If you readied my profile, you probably already know that I often borrow other people work in order to make the show more exciting in my own hands (if you haven't readied my profile than I strongly recommend you do, before coming to a conclusion as to what kind of person I am). After reading some fanfics involving Konami-kun (the red hat duelist's name) I can't help but want do a fanfiction of him as well. This story follows with Konami being in Duel Academy and when that's over he will be going to his journey in 5ds, but there won't be any Synchro Summons until they are close to their graduation. You can basically say this a retold version of Hiyuusha's Tag Force story, I will be borrowing some of his ideas that happened in his Konami's life but everything else is all original! I hope you all enjoy my work.

- Chapter 1 -

The New Transfer Student

It was just any ordinary day in Duel Academy. The sun was bright, the seagulls were flying around while making noise, and a fancy ship carrying a new student, who was relaxing on his seat nonchalantly with his hat covering most of his face

The ship made it to the harbor and stopped while it's driver informed Konami that he reach his destination

"We're here at Duel Academy! I hope your stay here is a pleasant one!" He said happily over the intercom

Konami simply got out of his chair as he walked out of the ship before giving his thanks to the individual when he got out side Konami saw a creepy-looking person, who seemed to be smiling at his arrival

"So, you must be the transfer student I've heard so much about." Pro. Chronos said happily "We're all looking forward to having you at our Academy, Konami-san." The boy kept surprisingly straight face as he grasp the man's appearance. Why the hell would any man want to wore makeup and dress like that? Was he a transvestite or something? But he decided to be nice. "Thank you, Mr.-"

"Please, call me Pro. Chronos" the man said "Come, I shall take you to the Chancellor's office, he is eager to meet after hearing how well you passed our Entrance Exam." Crowler quickly walked away from the boy because he didn't want Konami to see the disgust on his face. It wasn't towards the boy, but towards his red clothing and hat. "An outstanding duelist like him shouldn't be wearing red in this Academy, he must be elites of Obelisk Blue: Asuka Tenjouin, Jun Manjoume, and especially Ryo Marufuji are the finest examples and Konami will make a great addition to the trio." he thought to himself.

Red Hat caught up to him and looked at the man curiously "I'm sorry, did I say or do something to offend you?" Wondering what the quick movement was all about.

"Not at all, dear child." the man assured him "Like I said, the Chancellor is eager to meet you, Konami-san. We can't keep him waiting!" The man said happily. The logic suited him but the sudden movement seemed too quick to him.

They entered in the Principal's office revealing a bald old man with a smiling at the two while sitting in his chair. He got up off his sit and walked towards the new student in his academy. "You must be Konami." The man said cheerfully "Welcome to Duel Academy."

"Thank you for accepting me in your academy, sir! I promise you won't regret it." Konami said while offering the man a friendly handshake he wasn't smiling, but tone was assuring and sincere.

The man compiled to his gesture and politeness "I'm Chancellor Samejima, we aim to create the next generation of duelists. Study hard to become the next King of Games."

"Hmph! They'll learn in no time when they see my skills in action." He thought to himself confidently. Konami nodded and said "I'll try my best, sir!"

"After hearing how well you aced our Entrance Exam, it has undoubtedly proven that you are good enough to be an Obelisk Blue student." The Chancellor said, which caused Chronos to be more giddy than a schoolgirl in anticipation at the man's words. "That's why-"

"Umm, well actually, Principal Samejima." Konami frowned

"Eh?" The only thing that the two men could say at the young man's interrupting

"I humbly request to be in a student of the Slifer Red Dorm instead of the Obelisk Blue Dorm."

An awkward silence come into the room. This is the first time anyone in Duel Academy has ever turned down an offer to become an Obelisk Blue just to be a Osiris Red and who could blame them? Obelisk Blue has the best living standards, best food, best students, and pretty much has everything Osiris Red doesn't, so the thought of someone wanting to be a with the lowest dorm than the highest was too hard believe.

"U-Umm" Crowler said worriedly "Konami-san, I strongly recommend you reconsider your decision."

"My decision is final." The young man simply said. "I want to be in the Slifer Red Dorm."

This time there was no awkward silence, just Chancellor Samejima laughing at the look on Chronos' face. The man shook his head, which turned into a calm, collected expression on said "Konami-kun, would you please stay here with the Chancellor for a moment? I'll be right back." The man quickly left the room and made his way to café. He needed something to drink because the thought of Red Hat being a Osiris Red duelist made him feel dehydrated. There's no telling how much he'll need to quench his thirst.

-GX-

Chronos was sweating bullets "This is unacceptable!" He thought to himself "There's no way I'm going to let such a talented duelist like him be anywhere near those Slifer slackers especially that dropout boy, but he won't listen to me! What do I do? What do I do?!"

"Man, look at him go." Judai laughed "He must be pretty upset."

You're right Aniki" Sho agreed "I don't think I've ever seen anyone sweat that bad since... well, ever!"

Asuka sighed as she watched her teacher dab his face with his napkin. As much as she hated to admit it, Sho was right. The teacher was sweating profusely and the makeup he wore daily was running down his face. "I wonder if he's in some kind of trouble. I mean, not to be rude or anything, but usually he's the one making you guys sweat."

"Maybe" Judai shrugged "But I think it'll be funnier to let him sweat it out before finding out what's bothering him."

"You know, I think it must have something to do with the new student that's suppose to come here, maybe that's why." Sho whispered.

"New student?" Judai asked "What're you talking about Sho?"

"You don't know?" Asuka blinked in shock "There's suppose to be some student is coming today. Word has it he's transferring out of some high school back in Domino City. He aced the Entrance Exam and everything too."

"Whoa really?! He must be a pretty good duelist then!"

"Of course, he is!" Manjoume cut in as he approached the group peeling open his pork bun sandwich he drew. "You don't really think this academy would let in some idiot do you?" he paused, as if he only just realized who he was talking to, "other than you Osiris Red scums anyway."

"Huh? Manjoume? What are you doing here? Syrus asked

"I'm not going to stand around here and watch Tenjouin-kun get corrupted by being with you jokers." Manjoume hissed

"Really Chazz, I don't need someone looking after me all the time" Asuka sighed "Besides it kind of annoying."

Manjoume opened his mouth to speak but paused when Professor Chronos seem to be approaching them briskly.

"Manjoume-san, Tenjouin-san. May I have a word" he said sweetly like he does with all his Obelisk students

"Of course, Pro. Chronos," he smiled arrogantly, standing up

Asuka frowned, not knowing what's going on. "I guess, something important has come up?"

"Yes, this is of the upmost importance." He nodded furiously, "as such, it needs to be handled..." he glanced at Judai and frowned "discreetly."

"I... see. Asuka glanced at Judai and Sho, "We'll be right back"

"Okay" Judai mumbled while eat his food, earning another glare from Chronos.

"So, what's this all about?" Asuka asked

"You see, it's... it's the new transfer student!" Pro. Chronos despaired, "I had hoped to talk him out of it but..."

"But what?" Chazz asked "Did something happen?"

"Yes! That fool... that fool decided to join the Slifer Red Dorm!" Crowler wailed.

Asuka raised a brow incredulously. That was the big issue that had him so worried. "And what's the problem with that?"

The two turned to her in shock.

"What's the problem? He's going to be stuck with the dropouts Tenjouin-kun!" Manjoume shouted "It absolutely can't happen."

"Precisely!" Which is why I called on you two. You are one of the best Obelisk Blue has to offer! If anyone can talk him into rethinking this horrendous decision, it is you two!"

"Understood! We'll make him realize his mistake!" Manjoume declared

"I knew I could count on you!" He smiled brightly, "Now, off you go... make plans and such... yes yes!

Asuka sighed "I can't believe that's what got him so worked up."

He shooed the two away, returning to his flurried pace as he despaired over his prized transfer student's choice

"This is a serious issue Tenjouin-kun," Manjoume argued "Such talent can't be wasted away in the Osiris Red Dorm! He needs to be with the elites!"

"I'm not too sure..." Asuka sighed, "Anyway, we can discuss this later. I want to finish my lunch."

"Fine, but we'll handle this as soon as possible."

-GX-

"So, that's why you want to be in the Osiris Red Dorm." Chancellor Samejima said "You truly are a very interesting young man, Konami Kotou."

"Thank you, Principal Samejima." Konami said softly "But given what I've informed you, I don't think I can trust any student in this academy except for that one person I was told to befriended by someone dear to me."

Samejima frowned after hearing what the child got through telling him about his past life, it was the saddest story he has ever heard in his entire life. He was thinking of something to make Konami feel better about himself, wasn't doing this because he had to help him... He wanted to.

"I assure you not everyone of my students are like the ones you met in your life, Konami. If you give them a chance they may be one of the best things that has ever happened to you."

The young duelist was silent.

"You don't have to trust them yet, but at least get to know them long enough for them to earn it from you."

"I'll make an effort to know and befriended some people this academy. You're a good man, Chancellor but please... let's keep this a secret between us okay?"

"I give my word, Konami-kun."

When their conversation was over, a certain teacher barged in the Principal's office to get Konami "Sorry for taking so long, Kon-" noticing the depressed looks on their faces "Is something wrong?"

"It's nothing." Konami told him "We were just bored, that's all. Are you going to take me somewhere else, now?"

"Yes, I'm taking you to th-" Chronos' eyes widened fully grasping Konami's appearance

He was wearing a Slifer Red Jacket with a white shirt underneath it, black pants, red shoes, and had a red hat with the Duel Academy Logo blazoned in it's front on top of his head. The man couldn't help but wonder how long had he been gone, but didn't dare to ask out loud.

"Just come with me." The man asked nicely, believing this well all pay off

Manjoume scowled "Bah! You'll see, I'll have him wear blue and white in no time!"

"Look like you'll have to get your chance." Asuka told him "Looks like Crowler is about to send him over here."

"What? He's here?! Judai asked slamming a hand on the table while using the other to help him glance around.

Sure enough, he saw Konami. He was a boy their age standing next to Crowler scratching the back of his head sheepishly.

"Is that him...?" Sho asked

Asuka nodded "I believe so. Looks like Crowler is sending him over."

"Heh, now it's my time to shine!" Manjoume smirked, waving at the boy over once he looked at them.

The boy seemed to frown for a moment before shaking his head and walked over towards their direction.

The boy sighed "Sorry for the trouble, but apparently Professor Chronos wants me to sit you guys."

"Not a problem," Manjoume smiled, pulling a seat between him and Asuka, "take a seat new guy."

"Thanks." The boy nodded, doing what Manjoume asked.

An awkward silence settled over the table as they all thought of what to say

"So..." Judai started still munching through his drawn sandwiches, "Tell us about yourself New Guy. Where you from?"

"Domino." Konami answered simply, not bothering to say anything else.

"Domino? Hey isn't that where the Duel King is from?"

"Probably. He doesn't have anything to do with me, if that's what your asking." Konami explained

"Hey, aren't you hungry" Asuka asked, "you look kind of starved, don't tell me... you didn't eat anything on your way here."

"Well..." The boy frowned "Not really. The ship food looked horrible."

"Well what're you waiting for new guy?" Judai grinned "Go draw a sandwich."

"Draw... a sandwich?" the boy asked

"Heh, it's something custom to this school," Manjoume explained, making a stand, "Come on, I'll show how it's done!"

The boy still didn't smile and said nothing. He knew all about Draw Sandwiches. Unbeknownst to Manjoume, it was not something specific to Duel Academy, but something Konami has been doing ever since he was a child. Although they didn't need to know that yet.

Making their way to the sandwich pile, Manjoume smirked as his group gathered around. "Alright, watch carefully! I'll show you how an Obelisk Blue does it!" he raised his hand, his eyes narrowing as glanced into the great pile. "Hi-Yah!" he shouted dramatically, stuffing his hand into the pile and pulling. "This time it'll be...!"

Pork Bun Sandwich

"Again?! No way!"

"Looks like luck isn't on your side Manjoume." Judai laughed.

"Grr... darn it! That Golden Egg Sandwich will be mine!" Manjoume growled

"They have that here?" Konami asked with a raised brow hiding underneath his hat

"Yeah. It's so rare that one person might draw it every other month though." Judai explained.

"Ah if only I could taste it just once..." Sho drooled "I hear it's like heaven..."

"Hmph, no Osiris Red is ever going to draw that Sandwich!" Manjoume growled "The only ones who has ever managed to pull that off are Obelisks Blues, obviously!"

Asuka frowned "Uh, Manjoume-kun? I don't think that's quite right, but I won't mind having one."

"Mind if I try?" Konami asked

"Yeah, go ahead new guy" Manjoume grunted "Not like your going to do any better than me with red jacket anyway."

"It isn't "new guy". He explained, stepping in front of the pile.

"My name is Red Hat" he stated "My likes include drawing the Golden Egg Sandwich. My Special Skill is drawing the Golden Egg Sandwich." He turned to the group and still wasn't smiling.

"And my hobby?" he plunged his hand into the pile, grabbing the first thing he touched and revealed it to all

The Golden Egg Sandwich.

He handed the package to Asuka with care and actually gave her a smile "For you, mademoiselle." he turned to Manjoume, took his Pork Bun, and said "Thank you!" while walking out the door peeling open and eating the sandwich as he was heading out the door.

Asuka blushed. One thing was certain: things will be a lot more interesting around here.

-GX-

Konami yawned, leaning back on his chair as his first day in class came to an end. As expected, Professor Chronos was harsh and ruthless towards all the Osiris Red student except for Konami, no doubt thinking that "little" talk with the two Obelisk back at the café had convinced him to join the Blue dorm.

He sighed.

All he wanted to do was blend in like any ordinary person. Was that really too much ask?

"Hey! You!" a harsh female voice called out to him.

Konami turned, raising a brow as he glanced up at the two Obelisk Blue girls Junko and Momoe who seemed to be glaring at him. He turned his seat around back and forth making sure he was the only person they were talking to before pointing at himself for confirmation.

"Yeah! You!" Junko hissed, placing her hands on her hips, "Come over here real quick!"

Konami shrugged, grabbing his bag to stand. He sighed "Alright, you two... what's with the staring?" he asked boringly at the two Obelisk women.

Junko scowled her pointed brown her was settling nicely on her head as she regarded him coldly

"Word is that you've been messing around with Asuka-san." Junko grimaced "And we don't like it."

"Who?" Konami asked

"Who?!" Junko asked with widened eyes "Ha! As if you don't know know!"

"She's the Queen of Obelisk Blue and the one you gave that Golden Egg Sandwich to!" Momoe commented "Everyone is talking about it!"

"Oh! You mean that girl." Konami realized "What about her?"

"Stay away from her!" Junko shouted, stomping her foot in annoyance

"Why?" Konami asked

"Because she has better things to do than to waste her time on lowly Osiris Red like you!" Momoe answered

"Huh?"

"Yeah, so why don't you hang out those dropouts and try not to corrupt us elites into failures like you!" Junko mocked

"Are you two insulting me because of my color?" Konami asked curiously

Junko's eyes were narrowing at the teen as her patience with him were wearing thin. "What if we are, slacker? You got a problem with that?!"

"Nothing, I just think it's ridiculous for you hate and judge me just because of my uniform."

Junko opened her mouth to speak, but get the chance to when a certain female walked into the classroom "Huh? Junko and Momoe? What are you still doing in cla-Huh? It's you!"

"Ah, Asuka was it?"

"Asuka-san. What are you doing here?" Junko hissed "I thought we agreed to let us handle this?!"

"Handle this?" Asuka asked with a frown "What are you talking about?"

Konami turned to her with a plain expression "They were saying I should keep my distance from you because I'm a Slifer."

Asuka blinked in confusion "Keep your distance- Junko! Momoe!" Asuka scowled "Don't tell me you two are picking on other students again?!"

"What?" Junko frowned "He deserves it!" Look at him! He's a filthy dropout!"

"More than that... he gave you a Golden Egg Sandwich!" Momoe stated "That can only bode ill."

Asuka sighed, a large beat of sweat drooping down her face "I swear... you two can be a real piece of work sometimes you know that? Besides it's none of your business who I spend my time with."

"Asuka-san! You can't mean that!" Momoe said sadly

"Spending time with some worthless slacker... he'll rub off you!" Junko scowled

"I can handle myself just fine," Alexis sighed, "Besides I've been told to show him around on Professor Chronos' orders-huh?" her eyes widened "Where'd he go?"

"Who knows." Mindy replied

"I think it's better he's gone! Honestly, the nerve of some people!" Jasmine said bitterly

"Nerve, indeed" Asuka scowled, glaring at her friend before glancing around the room, "You there!" she shouted at Daichi studying diligently in the back.

"Huh? What can I do for you ladies?" the boy asked, smiling kindly "Where you perhaps interested in my theories-"

"Never mind that!" she scowled "There was a guy here, with a Red Hat! Did you see were he went?

"Red Hat...?" Misawa asked "You mean that new transfer student? Yes, he said he was going to explore the campus... but what does that have to do with-?"

"Darn it!" Asuka snapped, taking off in the hallway and leaving the boy with her friends "I can't let him get away."

"This is friggin' stupid!" Konami thought to himself "Who cares about being in the Obelisk Blue Dorm? The only reason I came to this academy was that I needed a roof over my head and for paying my respects to "him". Besides, even if it wasn't for that promise I made with that guy... I'd still want to go to the Slifer Red Dorm." He was now thinking about this person and himself years ago.

"Konami! When I get the chance I want you to meet someone." a young man said to him back when he was a child "When you two meet each other, I honestly think that you two will be closer than any friends or family could never hope to be."

The younger Konami widened his eyes "Are you serious?! How can you be so sure?!" the boy asked in shock

"Because I know you two better than anyone." The man stated as a fact, but to Konami it was his opinion since there are two more people who know him just as well or even better than this person does. He had the common sense to not say it out loud though.

"Is it a boy or a girl?" The child asked curiously

"Hehehe... that's a surprise! But this kid is around your age!" The teen said cheerfully

"But what if something happens to you?" Konami asked worriedly "How will I meet this kid?"

"That's easy." He said, earing confused look from the boy "All you have to do is-"

"Hey, you hat-wearing bastard!" a harsh and familiar voice called out to him, breaking his thoughts. It was then Konami became aware of surroundings. He was standing in the Duel Field near the ring and saw an angry Manjoume and two of his goons blocking the way Konami came in.

"Oh, it's you." Konami said boringly

"Don't regard to me half-heartedly, you son of a bitch!" Manjoume shouted "I go out of my way to convince into joining Obelisk Blue instead of joining those Slifer slackers and this is the thanks I get?! Who do you think are?!" Causing his two Obelisk goons to stare at the scene between him and Konami speechless with wide eyes. Sure, they've always seen him when he is mad, but never like this.

"You really didn't convince of anything, dude." Konami said "All you did was show me how to draw a sandwich, but care to tell me what you are talking about?"

"I'm talking about how you humiliated me in front of everyone by drawing the Golden Egg Sandwich and especially for having trying to steal my girl away from me!" Manjoume said grimaced

"The Golden Egg draw was unintentional, but that aside, Alexis is your girlfriend?" Konami asked but knowing full she wasn't

"That's right, so stay away from her you hear me?!" Manjoume angrily

"Sorry, but you don't strike me as the kind of guy she would fall for." Konami said

"Are you disrespecting me?!" Manjoume asked while a vain was starting to appear on the side of his face and eyes filled with hate

"Maybe." Konami said while looking away from Manjoume. It wasn't out of fear, but something in his tone would lead people into believing that he was half annoyed and half amused at the sudden rage he was getting from the Obelisk.

Finally, one of the two Obelisk spoke "How dare you a fool out of the great Manjoume!" the blue haired student with glasses said

"Yeah!" the brown haired one agreed "This is the next King of Games right here, Slifer and don't you ever forget it!"

"More like the King of Lames, if you ask me." Konami commented while scratching the back of his head sheepishly

Manjoume grunted while clutching his right hand into a trembling fist that begged to be released before shouting "I'm gonna mess you up!"

"Man, you're noisy." Konami said while rolling his eyes "So, how do you plan to do that?"

"By crushing you in a duel!" Manjoume declared "I'll teach you to make me angry and for trying to steal my woman away from me!"

"Again, you don't strike me as the kind of guy she would fall in love with and besides it's here choice to decide who she wants to be her man, not yours." Konami said with his arms crossed

"Shut up! Now get out your deck and Duel Disk, so you can duel me!" Manjoume demanded

"No thanks." Konami said with his arms still crossed

"What?!"

Konami closed his eyes and said "I got better things to do than waste my time on the likes of you." he turned and walked away from the group with his hands in his pockets

"Does that red punk really think he can to mock us, elites like that and get away with it?!" the blue haired Obelisk asked with a scowl

"Come on, Manjoume-san!" the brown haired one said "Teach this has-been duelist how Obelisk Blue students do things up here."

Manjoume scoffed "Forget it."

"What?!" The two Obelisk said in shock

He also turned his back, but staring at Konami while he was still talking "Why should go out my way to duel someone who is afraid to face me." Manjoume taunted

Konami stopped walking, which caused Manjoume to turn around and smile "He fell right into my trap!" He thought to himself proudly

"What did you say?" Konami asked but didn't turn to look at him

"You hear me."

This time Red Hat did turn to look at him revealing a glare that had the eyes of a potential murderer. The group widen their eyes as fear slowly slipped down their spine from the murderous intent coming from him. "What was your name again tough guy?" He asked in a low voice with venom.

Manjoume steeled himself as he answered the boy's question "Jun Manjoume!"

"Alright, Manjoume!" Konami said naturally "It's time to duel! Right here! Right now!"

-GX-

As Konami and Manjoume got up in the Dueling Ring, a certain Slifer trio came right on time as they entered the field.

"Huh? I don't think I've ever seen that guy around here before." Hayato stated

"Of course, you haven't Chumley." Sho said "He's the new student of this academy."

"Are those two gonna duel?!" Judai asked in excitement "Awesome! I wonder if he can beat Manjoume?"

"Of course, he won't beat Manjoume!" the brown haired one stated "This guy doesn't stand a chance."

"And didn't we tell you clowns this is place for Obelisks only?" the blue haired one commented

"This room is meant for every duelist is this academy." a feminine voice stated as it's owner came to the field

"T-Tenjouin-kun?! What are you doing here?" Manjoume asked with a slight blush as he stared at the beautiful woman

"I was looking for the new transfer student, but could tell me why you and Red Hat are about to duel?" She asked

Chazz sent Konami a death-glare. She came looking for this clown? Was that little stunt he pulled in the café enough to win his love's heart so quickly?! He was going to savor destroying and humiliating him in front of her.

"Why not?" Judai grinned "Who needs a reason to duel?"

"Aniki..." Sho sweatdropped

"That guy's name is "Red Hat"?" Hayato asked confused

"I believe that's his nickname since that's what he called himself. We don't know his real name." Asuka confirmed

"Oi! New Guy!" Judai shouted to get the teen's attention, which was successful

"Yeah?" Konami asked

"What's your name? I mean, your real name?" Judai asked

"It's Konami." He said simply

"Konami..." Asuka whispered to herself

"Well, Red Hat, I hope your ready to lose in front of everyone." Manjoume said confidently. "This is great! Once Tenjouin sees how much cooler I am compare to this guy, she'll be all over me!" He thought to himself.

Konami was digging through his bag to get both his Duel Disk and Deck. When he got out his Duel Disk everyone widen their eyes, some in awe and the other in shock when they saw his Golden Duel Disk. He inserted his deck and stared at Chazz.

"You ready?" Konami asked

"Yeah!"

DUEL!

Konami - 4000

Manjoume - 4000

"Since your new, around here. I'm going to cut you a break and let you go first, Red Hat!" Manjoume declared "Since your going to need all the help you can get."

"Your going to regret doing that, pal!" Konami replied "My turn, draw!" he roared add a card into his hand "I set one monster face-down and end my turn."

"Heh, I was expecting something more challenging." Manjoume said "My turn, draw!" He added a card to his hand "I summon X Head Cannon in Attack mode!"

The white light materialized the mighty robot with a mighty cannon barrel appearing to the field readying itself for any battle to come it's way

-X-Head Cannon- LV4 - (1800/1500)

"Now, X-Head Cannon, attack his face down monster!"

The machine prepared its barrels in affirmation at its master's orders. It fired lasers out from its barrels coming straight towards Konami's face down monster, revealing it to be a Command Knight. He shielded himself with his word and redirected the blast right back at the opposing monster.

Konami - 4000

Manjoume - 3900

Manjoume grunted "I set one card face-down and end my turn."

"My turn, draw!" Konami roared as he added the drawing card to his hand "I summon Marauding Captain in Attack Mode."

The brave and noble knight materialized on to the field proudly as he awaited his owner commands

-Marauding Captain- LV3 - (1200/400)

"Next, I'll activate Marauding Captain's special ability! When he is Normal Summoned on to the field, I can Summon another Warrior monster in play! I choose Dark Blade."

The dark warrior from the underworld came out from its dark portal to the field winging both of his swords viciously and strongly at his wielders opponent.

-Dark Blade- LV4 - (1800/1500)

"Pssh, So what if you have a monster the field with 1800 ATK points?" Manjoume argued "If you attack my X Head Cannon, they will destroy each other."

"That would be true, if it wasn't for my Command Knight." He stated earning a confused look from the Princeton "You see, Command Knight's special ability allows all of my Warrior-Type monsters to gain an additional 400 ATK points." Konami explained.

"What?!" Chazz asked in shock

The monsters roared as a red aura covered their bodies as they felt power flowing into their very beings.

-Dark Blade- LV4 - (2200/1500)

-Command Knight- LV4 - (1600/1900)

-Marauding Captain- LV3 - (1600/400)

"Now, I'll switch my Command Knight in ATK position!" Konami said as his monster stood on his feet and stared at Manjoume.

"Now, Dark Blade, attack his X-Head Cannon!"

The dark warrior nodded in affirmation at his owner's words and charged straight towards the mighty machine. He jumped into the air, turning around to increase the force of his blades as sliced the monster in two, causing the creature to explode.

"Grrrh" Manjoume covered himself and grunted from the blast

Konami - 4000

Manjoume - 3500

"Don't forget about my two warriors, Manjoume." Konami reminded "Command Knight, Marauding Captain, attack him directly!"

The two monsters charged as they attacked him with their swords, sending the Obelisk flying as his back hit the stadium floor hard.

"Guaaah!"

Konami - 4000

Manjoume - 300

"Manjoume-san!" His Obelisk goons shouted

"I end my turn."

Judai whistled "Konami is an awesome duelist! I can't wait to get a crack at him."

"N-No way, Konami-kun is doing even better than Aniki did when he fought Chazz!" Sho spoke shocked without thinking

Judai frowned "You didn't have to say that out loud, Sho..."

Sho sweatdropped realizing his error. "S-Sorry Aniki..."

"To think he would overpower Manjoume-kun so fast and easily..." Asuka thought to herself "Konami-kun, just how good are you...?"

Chazz got up angrily as he stared at Konami with defiance "Alright! It's time for me to get serious!" Manjoume stated My turn, draw!" He shouted as he added the card to his hand "I activate the Spell Card, Pot of Greed! This lets me draw two cards!" Chazz did as seem satisfied as a result the cards he drew from his deck. "I activate the Continuous Spell Card, Frontline Base! This card allows me to Special Summon one Level 4 Union or lower monsters from my hand to the field." He explained " I summon Y-Dragon Head in Attack mode!"

The small mechanical dragon was summoned on the field as the machine let out its robotic shriek

-Y-Dragon Head (1500/1600)

"Next, I Special Summon Z-Metal Tank in Attack mode!"

The mechanical one-eyed caterpillar came to the field joining its lettered ally

-Z-Metal Tank (1500/1300)

"Y and Z?!" Sho asked with widen eyes

"N-no way, he couldn't be..." Hayato said in shock

"At least, he destroyed X or else Konami would've been in real trouble." Judai commented

"Finally, I'll reveal my face-down card, Call of the Haunted!" Manjoume revealed shocking everyone except Konami "Come back to me, X Head Cannon!"

The blue lettered machine came back to the field

-X-Head Cannon (1800/1500)

"Judging by the look on your face, I take it you don't know what your in for." Manjoume commented

"Actually I do, I'm just not impressed is all." Konami replied, which provoked Manjoume

"Oh yeah?! I combine these machine monsters to form the mighty XYZ Dragon Cannon!"

The three machine monsters flew into the air as they joined together to form the powerful mechanized menace

-XYZ Dragon Cannon- LV8 (2800/2600)

"Uh-oh." Hayato comment

"This is bad." Judai said

"Next, I'll activate XYZ Dragon Cannon's special ability! By sending away any amount of cards to my hand to the graveyard, I can destroy the same amount of cards on the field. Since all three of my cards have been dicarded, your little knights are finished!" Manjoume explained, not for Konami but for the people watching their duel.

The machine fired from the three parts of its mechanical body as it destroyed all of Konami's monsters to bits.

"XYZ Dragon Cannon had more power and devastating abilities than Konami-kun's monsters. They didn't stand a chance against it at all." Sho stated

"Here I come, Red Hat! XYZ Dragon Cannon, attack him directly!" Manjoume shouted

The powerful machine fired from the three parts of its metal body once again as it went straight towards Konami, who didn't even the least trace of worry or concern on his face. The blast caused an explosion as Konami Life Points dropped as a result.

Konami - 1200

Manjoume - 300

"Not so tough now, are you Slifer?" The brown haired Obelisk commented

"Maybe now, you'll show us, elites the respect we deserve!" The other one said

"To think Manjoume would make a comeback so quickly...!" Hayato said

"I wonder if Konami still has a chance to win? I mean, one attack like that and he's a goner." Sho stated

"Don't worry, a duel isn't over until it is over." Judai commented

Chazz laughed "Still think I'm not worth your precious time, Red Hat?! Maybe this will teach you not to mess with the one and only Manjoume!"

The smoke dissolved as it revealed a completely calm and collected Konami who appeared as if he had nothing to worry about and as if the attack from XYZ Dragon Cannon didn't even faze him

"Is that all, you got?" Konami replied shocking everyone

"What did you say?!" Manjoume asked

"You've disappointed me, Jun Manjoume. I'm ending this duel!" Konami declared "My turn, draw!" He added the card to his hand "I summon Gearfried the Iron Knight in Attack mode!"

The iron warrior came to the field readying itself for any challenge

-Gearfried the Iron Knight- LV4 (1800/1600)

"Next, I'll activate the Spell Card Release Restraint! This card allows me to tribute Gearfried the Iron Knight to Special Summon Gearfried the Swordmaster from my hand or Deck."

The iron knight groan in agony as its armor was starting to break. When it was destroyed it revealed a strong swordmaster who spent years of his life behind the suit of armor.

-Gearfried the Swordmaster- LV7 (2600/2200)

"That's his big play?" Sho asked curiosly "But its still weaker than Manjoume's Dragon Cannon."

"Hmph! I knew you were bluffing!" Manjoume said

"Now, I'll activate the Equip Spell Card Lighting Blade! This card only be equipped to a Warrior-type and gives that Warrior monster 800 extra ATK points."

The warrior grabbed on the blade as he felt its power following within him

-Gearfried the Swordmaster- LV7 (3400/2200)

"N-No way! Now he's stronger than my Dragon Cannon!" Manjoume said in shock

"Not that it matters because thanks to his special ability he doesn't need any points to beat your Dragon Cannon. Whenever he is equip to a equipped card, I'm allowed to destroy one monster on your side of the field." Konami explained

"What did you say?!" further shocking Manjoume

"Gearfried destroy XYZ Dragon Cannon!" Konami shouted

The warrior swung his sword strongly as the electricity of the blade went into the machine's system causing the mechanical menace to have a malfunction and explode as a result

"Now, Gearfried the Swordmaster, wipe out his Life Points!" Konami roared

The warrior swung his sword once again as he send a blast of electricity straight towards Manjoume. He electrified by the blast as he fell to his knees in shame and defeat.

Konami - 1200

Manjoume - 0

"Heh, I was expecting something more challenging." Konami mocked prompting Manjoume to stare at him bitterly and angrily

"That was an awesome duel, Konami!" Judai congratulated "I almost thought Manjoume had there."

"Thanks for the praise and concern." Konami replied without smiling

"Oh! By the way, I'm Judai Yuki! The small one with the glass is Sho, the big guy is Hayato, and the blond haired girl is-"

"Asuka Tenjouin." Konami interrupted "I was informed by her two little friends about who she is."

"Say Konami! Care to duel me, now?" Judai asked cheerfully earning a confused look from the boy before Konami could open his mouth to speak, Asuka's was faster.

"Sorry Judai, but I have to show him around the academy now." She informed

"Lucky...!" Sho and Hayato thought to themselves

"Aaaah! Can't you do that later?" Judai asked disappointed

"No." Her voice and decision was firm leaving no room for argument

"Come with me, Konami-kun. I'll be your guide in showing you around this academy."

"Alright, later Judai." Konami said the Slifers then turned to the defeated Obelisks "And I'll see you blue Smurfs later as well."

At the word "Smurfs" Judai, Sho, and Hayato covered their mouths to keep themselves from laughing out loud. Asuka honestly didn't know whether to join them since they had this coming for while or show some sympathy for her fellow peers because she thought it was wrong to kick someone when their down. Nonetheless, she decided to say something before things get out of hand.

"Please follow me, Konami-kun. If you continue to stay here you won't learn your way around this school." She said as she put her hand on his wrist to make him look at her

"Don't worry, Asuka. I'm coming with you." Konami said which caused her to let go of him and followed her as they took their leave from the Duel Field

"Red Hat Konami...!" the fallen Manjoume said bitterly and hatefully "I'll make you pay for this someday...!"

-GX-

After showing him around almost the entire campus the last place Alexis was about to show him was his dorm until someone decided to take care of that for her. "Actually, I'll handle it for you, Tenjoiun-kun." an older man spoke as he appeared before the teens

"Eh? Professor Daitokuji? Where did you come from?" Asuka asked

"Who is this guy, Asuka?" Konami asked

"I'm Professor Daitokuji." the man introduced and ignored the girl's question "I teach alchemy and I am the headmaster of the Slifer Red Dorm."

Konami widen his eyes in shock "You're the headmaster of this dorm?!" he asked

Daitokuji nodded "Yes, and you must be the new transfer student I've heard so much about. I hope your stay in our dorm is a pleasant one." Banner welcomed

"If the dorm is filled with some good people, then I'll be fine." Konami said with a plain face, but with a friendly voice.

"Konami-kun, please follow me." Daitokuji said

"Alright." he turned to look at Asuka as he walked towards his dorm with Daitokuji "Bye Asuka."

"Bye Konami-kun." She said with a smile before walking back to her dorm "I wonder if who's more interesting... Konami-kun or Judai" She thought to herself

"This is your new home, the Osiris Red Dorm." Daitokuji said

"My kind of place." Konami commented he looked down and saw a chubby cat walking towards them.

"Meow."

"Oh hi, Pharaoh." The man said happily "Konami-kun! This is Pharaoh, he's everyone's favorite. This dorm is so great that even cats love it." The cat came walking towards Konami fondly as the feline rubbed his head against the boys leg as he started to purr

"Oh my! This is quite rare!" Daitokuji spoke surprised "You're the second person I've ever seen Pharaoh warm up so fast. He must really like you, Konami-kun."

Konami kneeled down so he can pet the cat and stroke its fur gently and lightly "Who's the first?" He asked

"Judai Yuki."

"Judai?"

"Have you two met each other yet?" Daitokuji asked

"We've met, but what's my room number, Professor Daitokuji?"

"Your room is Room 204." Daitokuji informed him Konami gave him his thanks as he went up the stairs but before he could reach half way Banner stopped him "Oh, but before you go..." Konami turned to look at the man to see what he had to say "It's dinner time, so eat first."

Konami decided to do what his teacher said as he came down from the stairs "Okay..."

Banner smiled "Dinner is at 7:00 pm. The meals around here are first comes first serves. So if you come late, there may be no food left."

"Thank God, I had the common sense to listen to him..." Konami sweatdropped

Daitokuji brought Konami into the Slifer Red Cafeteria as he was getting his students attention "Eyes forward, students. Please join me in welcoming a new student." The students gave their teacher the attention he asked for especially Judai since he knew who Daitokuji was about to introduce.

"Konami-kun has transferred to Osiris Red Dorm. I know you'll all get along, now Konami-kun, please introduce yourself."

Konami sighed "Fine Professor..." Konami complied "My name is Konami Kotou, but you can call me "Red Hat" if you want. I come from Domino City and no... I don't have anything to do with the Duel King if that's what some of you were planning to ask me. I look forward to my stay here in this dorm and Duel Academy with all of you."

The Slifers had different opinions of the new student; whether he would be interesting, boring, skilled, or lousy. A particular Osiris Red group already knew the answer to their question

"This guy is alright in my book." Hayato commented

"Yeah, I like to know him a little bit better." Sho agreed

"I don't care what anyone says, things in Duel Academy just got a lot more interesting around here." Judai said cheerfully

Banner grinned "See? You've already made some friends here. Judai, Sho, and Hayato, after the meal show Konami-kun our rooms."

Judai smiled "Leave it to us!"

"Good. Now let's eat." Daitokuji said

2 hours later

"Phew! I chowed down big time!" Judai commented "Alright, Konami we'll take you to your room!" He grabbed Konami by his wrist as he pulled him from his seat.

"A-ah! J-Judai?!" Konami asked while trying to keep his hat from falling off his head

"Aniki! Wait up!" Sho called out

"We shouldn't run for an hour after we eat!" Hayato frowned

"Whatever! Let's go!" Judai shouted with energy

"Do we really have to rush?!" Konami asked

They entered into Konami's room as the individual looked around to see how things looked on the inside

"No roommates? Then you get this room all to yourself." Judai commented

"How lucky can this guy possibly be?!" Sho thought to himself in both enviously and jealously

"But if you get lonely, stop by our room." Judai said cheerfully

"Thanks, what's your room number? Konami asked

"We are Room 201." Hayato told him

Judai yawned "Well, it's getting late. Time to catch some z's."

"You were so full of energy when you dragged in here..." Konami deadpanned as he thought to himself

"Yeah, Konami looks pretty wiped out." Sho agreed as he misinterpret Konami's face as a sign of exhaustion

"See you tomorrow." Hayato said

"Class starts at 8:00 AM. Don't oversleep." Sho informed with a smile

"Thanks guys."

"Don't mention it, man." Judai replied as he yawned

Konami closed his door and put down his things and went straight towards his computer to talk to someone very important to him. He hoped the person was still home and at the computer at the time, which turned out this person was there.

"Ah, Konami-kun!" The older individual spoke in relief "How was your first day in Duel Academy? Your not causing any problems again, are you?"

"Nope." The boy replied

The individual gave him a look

Konami sweatdropped "I'm serious!" He said

"Alright, I'll take your word for it this time." The individual replied "I see, you're still wearing red clothing as usual."

"You know I have to because when you lose a bet, you have to honor it. Even if "he" is not here to see it, I still have to honor it."

"That's always be one of your good points, Konami-kun." The individual said "So, do you plan on being on the Next King of Games?"

Konami laughed at the person's words, which caused individual to have a confused look, not knowing what's so funny

"I will never be the New King of Games because I am the God of Games." Konami stated proudly

This time the individual laughed at Konami's words but even harder

"How can you ever be The Duel God but don't even have the skills to beat The Duel King?! What kind of God gets beaten a King? Seriously, you always knew how to make me and the others laugh even when you were just a kid." The person said with teary eyes

Konami face was red both out of embarrassment and anger "Whatever, man. It's getting late and give the others my regards okay?"

The older female stopped laughing and smiled "Sure! Good night, Konami."

Konami smiled back "Good night, Anzu Onee-chan."

They turned off their computers and Konami went straight to bed to get some sleep.

What do you guys think? Should I continue this series, was it to your liking? Please leave your thoughts about my creation so far.