I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh! GX. I know there are similarities between this story and Crossing Boundaries, but there is no romance in this story.
Chapter One- Supposition
Jaden clutched the letter in his hands, his eyes reading the acceptance line once again with joy before looking up and beaming at his parents. "I've finally been accepted. It's really happening."
"Of course, son," his dad said, fangs showing as he spoke. "You're fifteen now and can now attend a most private school."
Mrs. Yuki rose from the couch, went over to Jaden, and hugged him. "Your father and I are so proud," she said, no fangs showing as she spoke. "I wasn't sure if you would be accepted."
"I had no doubt," Mr. Yuki said.
Jaden didn't blame his mom for doubting for he was a half-breed. His mother was human while his father was a vampire. Vampires tended to marry their own kind, but Jaden's father did not. Instead, he fell for a human, dated, and married her. Jaden was born the year after they married. His father was cold and unfeeling for a vampire and had the pale skin, dead heart, and fangs as well. He loved his wife and son, the latter he spoke to about vampires, certain Jaden would become a vampire the night of his first day of school.
Jaden dashed upstairs to prep his backpack so that he would be ready for the new school year which would be in two days, a Monday. He was excited to start school as he would see his best friend again: Syrus Truesdale.
Syrus and Jaden met in eighth grade and in the same class. The two clicked almost instantly. Syrus sensed Jaden was a half-breed and that prompted him to confess that he was a pureblood: The son of two vampires. He also said he had an older brother who was a sophomore and a vampire.
This private school he was going to was meant for those born to at least one vampire or- even rarer- a werewolf. Most of those who went to this school became vampires by the end of their first day at this school. There was a possibility that one could become a werewolf, but that was rare, according to Mr. Yuki. There was a small number of them when he was a student but the vampires greatly outnumbered them.
No one was quite certain how one became a werewolf, though one widely spread belief that one's genes was the cause and it made sense as well. It explained how some pureblood vampire children did not follow their parents and, for some, their siblings. A half-breed, like Jaden, could be either one due to his human side. He wanted to be a vampire to please his dad and because of what he had heard about werewolves which had come from his dad.
The idea of being a werewolf sounded horrible. He had been told that when night fell, they sprouted tails, wolf ears, and long nails. They also desired human flesh when in their half-wolf or full wolf form. The full moon rendered them unable to speak except as a wolf and they thought as wolves. They tended to be aggressive toward those who weren't their kind.
Yeah, being a vampire definitely sounds better, Jaden thought as he zipped up the bag and tucked the letter in a front pocket. I know they can look human; Dad does it often enough. It's not necessary to look human at school, but some do it. The thought of drinking blood does sound awful; maybe that's why vampires are cold and unfeeling: It would help them feed without any concerns or worries about their victims.
I've seen Dad feed from Mom once in a while. Obviously, he doesn't drain her or turn her. He just takes enough to sustain himself for a few days and Mom falls into a deep, peaceful sleep.
I don't know how vampires increase their numbers in other cities, but our city has the private school, though vampires could occasionally turn humans into vampires. Dad says it involves the vampire drinking a little from the person and then feeding them vampire blood. I'm sure the werewolves have their way of turning people: A bite from them, but why haven't they done so, outnumber the vampires? Maybe I'll find out if I talk to some before I'm turned.
"It's nice to see Jaden excited to go to school," Mrs. Yuki said. "He usually doesn't like school, but he got decent grades."
"He knew he needed grades good enough to pass," Mr. Yuki said. "We've told him for years that doing good in school would be rewarded by being a vampire when he turned fifteen."
"Dear? Why didn't you turn him before?"
"It is painful to become a vampire," he answered. "I was taught at school that turning children and teenagers is a risky and potentially lethal endeavor. It is better to let children grow up human until they're fifteen and accepted to the school. They have a way to ensure that they survive the turning."
Mrs. Yuki wanted him to elaborate but knew that asking would do no good. Certain aspects of her husband's alma mater were not spoken of except between current and old students. She did know that most students were vampires but there were a small number of werewolf students. She was certain that they stuck together for protection against the overwhelming vampire student body.
Vampires and werewolves had the same sharp eyesight and hearing, but only werewolves had sharper noses. Both races had superior strength and speed as well. The similarities ended there. Vampires could hide their undead appearance, could drain their victims or take a little, the latter including memory removal of the attack and injuries healed with a little blood consumption.
The werewolves were a group she knew little about since Mr. Yuki disliked to talking about them. Jaden might be able to talk to some Monday. He has to be as curious as I am and speaking of Monday…
"Dear," she said carefully. "Suppose Jaden becomes a werewolf?"
Mr. Yuki fired a sharp look at her. "No," he said. "He will be a vampire. He wants it and I want it."
"But just suppose…?"
"Well…he is a half-breed so his genes could go one way or the other…if he becomes a vampire, I would naturally be very proud. If he becomes a werewolf…" He shook his head. "I don't know how I would act or feel."
"How soon would we know? The following morning?"
"No. Once one is turned, they can go home soon afterwards. He may interact with the head of whatever one he joins for a little bit before coming home. We'll know before bedtime." He headed to the door. "I need to feed. I'll be back in a little bit." He opened the door and left.
Mrs. Yuki sighed and leaned back in the couch. Her husband was certain Jaden would be a vampire. It was clear why: He was a vampire and wanted his son to be like him. Jaden also wanted to be a vampire, but she felt that he didn't seem suited to be a vampire for they were, for most part, cold and unfeeling beings. Mr. Yuki was like that but was warm and loving toward his wife and son.
Jaden was a cheerful and friendly boy with a bit of shyness when meeting someone new. She couldn't imagine him as a cold, unfriendly vampire. She rose, went over and up the stairs, and knocked on Jaden's door. "Come in," he called and she did so to see his easy grin. "Hi, Mom. Where's Dad?"
"He went out to feed. I wanted to ask you if being a vampire is what you want."
"Of course it is. I mean, Dad says I will be and I can't imagine being a werewolf after what Dad said about them."
"It's just that you don't seem suited to be a vampire. Just know that it doesn't matter to me which one you become, I'll still love you."
"I know, Mom," Jaden said as he hugged her. Once I'm a vampire, my personality will change to match my new race.