Oh wow, who thought I'd write yet ANOTHER Yugioh GX fan fiction?!

Jaden: "I did…"

Ok, that's it. I've had about enough of you.

Neos: "I doubt it."

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All: "I do not own Yugioh GX. (We are just characters)"

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~~~Jaden's POV~~~

The clock ticked down in the class room, as everyone waited for Chancellor Sheppard to come and make an announcement.

"Oh man!" I exclaimed, leaning back in my seat. I wear my Slifer Red Jacket in pride, not forgetting how many time's I've been offered to move up. I was almost about to get ready to sleep, but the new competition that was near was just too exciting!

"Calm down, Jay," Alexis said, groaning slightly. I tilted my head to the side in confusion, then shrugged.

"Yeah, slacker, why don't you just go to sleep or something?" A guy with somewhat spiked black hair said to me. That's Chazz. Always calling me a "Slifer Slacker," but the truth in the matter is that HE'S a Slifer Red too. And I'm actually one of the best duelists on the campus.

"But it's too boring!" I exclaimed one last time before a tapping noise was heard. I turned around and saw Chancellor Sheppard at the mic.

"Welcome to yet another year at Duel Academy. This year, we have exchange students from the other branches of Duel Academy. North, South, East, and West." Sheppard began.

At hearing North, Chazz wrinkled his nose. "So, there is an exchange student that thinks he's almost as good as 'The Chazz'?" he said in an obnoxious tone. That caused me to sigh.

"…Ok, but before we begin, let's have Blair Flannigan say the oath." Sheppard concluded, signaling for Blair to go over. Blair freaked me out at times. She recently developed a crush on me, and it's kind of uncomfortable.

Blair raised her right hand. "We the students of Duel Academy solemnly promise to abide by the Academy Regulations, to solve all conflicts by dueling, to show respect to our professors, and our fellow peers, unless they plan to take over the world." I was astonished as she lowered her right hand. She ACTUALLY REMEMBERED the oath. As she walked away, she turned at me, and winked. I somewhat groaned, and didn't notice the look of jealousy from Alexis.

Hasselberry chuckled. "So much for her crush on Chazz." I nodded, still in shock. As the teachers applauded to her, Sheppard cleared his throat.

"Now then, as I said, we have invited duelists from the 4 other branches of Duel Academy…" he continued, when Hasselberry said something to me.

"Duel Academy has world-wide branches? You learn something new everyday…" he said.

"This Rules! I really got to get my game on!" I said, exclaiming in my love of dueling.

"And now for introductions. Coming all the way from West Academy, Adrian Gecko!" Sheppard said, introducing a man with somewhat spiky red hair and a weird looking outfit. He was wearing a necklace, but I still didn't understand it. He had his hand up, and waved.

"Hailing from West Academy, please welcome Axel Brodie!" Sheppard continued, as a muscular African-American walked into the room, with only a red undershirt, and a black jacket, and a millennium looking necklace. He had a serious expression glued on his face. He walked up and stopped next to Adrian, who was standing next to Chancellor Sheppard.

"Next, joining us from our branch in the south, Jim "Crocodile" Cook!" Sheppard said, introducing a man with a bandage covering one of his eyes, and wearing an Australian hat, and actually holding a crocodile as he ran over to Sheppard. He raised the crocodile.

"G'day, Mates!" he exclaimed in an Australian accent.

"And last, leading the pack at North Academy, It's Jesse Anderson!" Sheppard said, introducing yet another student. There was a round of applause, but then there was a silence in the room.

"This is Awkward" Crowler said.

"No, it's just plain rude!" Bonaparte said. Those two were like a duo together.

"That's weird. A no show?" Adrian said, looking around.

"Jesse? Jesse Anderson? No way, he's the kid with the Crystal Beast deck." Chazz said, suddenly remembering the name, as it seemed.

I turned to look at Chazz. "Crystal What?" I asked. I've never heard of them, truth be told.

Hasselberry mimicked my action. "Come on son. What do you know?" he asked.

Right now, Chazz had his arms folded. "A couple of years ago, Pegasus created some cards, but his corporation didn't release them. My family offered millions, but he refused to sell." Chazz said, beginning a story.

"I don't get it. What are they made of, gold?" Hasselberry asked, confusion in his voice.

"RULE 1!" Chazz exclaimed at Hasselberry, "Never interrupt the Chazz when he's in the middle of a long monologue. Legend of the deck goes way back, to the Ancient Romans…" I sighed as Chazz went on and explained the history of the Crystal Beasts, which started to catch my interest. What would happen if I contact fused one of them with Neos?

"…and he gave them away to a tournament winner.." Chazz finished.

"So, this Jesse kid must have been the winner right?" I turned in my seat. "Sweet! I gotta duel this guy!" At that moment, a boy with blue hair walked in, panting. I immediately recognized him as the new kid a met a few moments before. He rubbed his hair in embarrassment.

"Sorry, folks, I guess I got lost." he said with a grin, "This school is a lot bigger than ours.." he finished, running down the steps.

"Hey, you're the new kid!" I exclaimed. "Hey, have you seen a kid named Jesse?"

He nodded.

"You have? Where?" Sheppard asked.

"Right here. I'm Jesse." Jesse said, "I must have been so excited meeting you, I just plum forgot!" he finished.

"I get that a lot" I said, grinning.

"Well, getting back, Jesse Anderson!" Sheppard said, re-greeting Jesse. "We also have an exchange Professor from West Academy. Please welcome, Proffesor Thelonius Viper!" he finished, as a creepy proffesor walked up.

"Now!" he said in a slightly scary voice, "This year, I want to test how good you Duel Academy kids are. Each one of you is going to be required to wear a "bio band" on your wrists. Also, we are having a partner tournament. The Bio Band will read your duel energy, and the pair with the most energy is Duel Academy's strongest pair!" he explained, and then said, "Now, pick a partner."

I turned to Alexis, who was looking around, as I noticed Jasmine and Mindy picking each other as partners.

"Hey, Lex. You know, we've dueled AGAINST each other, but we never dueled WITH each other." I said. Alexis nodded, and noticed what I was about to ask.

"Jay, if you want me to be your partner, just ask…" Alexis said, rolling her eyes.

"Ok…do you want to be my partner?" I asked. Immediately, Chazz looked like he had lost something.

"WHAT?!" he exclaimed. I sighed, remembering Chazz's 'crush' on Alexis.

"Chazz." Alexis said, in a rather strict voice, which caused me to gulp. "Sure, Jaden, I guess I'm your partner." she said with a smile.

What did the smile mean?

END OF CHAPTER