Hello readers! This is my second attmept at a Yugioh GX fanfic. I have to admit, I only watched season 3, since that was my favorite season, so I apologize if some of the characters seem OCC. I don't own Yugioh GX and never will. I only own the characters Ren and Kai. Constructive critisism and good comments. This story came to me on a whim, so some of it might not make sense. If it dosen't, please PM message me and I will explain it better. Also, Rei is one of my favoirte characters. I know she loves Judai, but I also can see her caring a lot about her friends and family. Enjoy! Don't like, don't read.

In the land of Aldenmor(sorry, I don't know what the other dimension is called), the world is covered in a shroud of darkness. The Supreme king rules over the people with an iron fist. The people, depending on their wealth, are divided into three sectors: Obelisk, Ra, and Slifer. The Obelisk people are the richest. Their wealth is represented by the color blue. The Ra people are neither rich nor poor. They are the middle class and they were the color yellow. The Slifer people are poor. They are often made fun of and people ofter ignore them. They wear the color red. Everyone in Aldenmor have a duel spirit, the psychological spirit that represents a persons personality. The spirit remains with this person until they die. People who don't live in these sectors, are now as nomads. Most of them live in Santorioum square, where people from all sectors can trade, sell, and buy stuff. Aldenmor has always been orderly and in line. Until now.

"I play Silent Angel in defense mode."

"Hm. Nice try, but I play guardian neos in attack mode!"

"Not fair!"

"Is too. And now, I attack your life points!"

"NOOOOO!"

Rei Saotome slumped her head in defeat. She had lost her duel to her best friend, Judai Yuki. Judai grinned and threw his fist in the air. His guardian spirit, Winged Kuriboh circled near his shoulder, happily spinning around near his partner. Rei smiled. She would never be a good enough duelist like Judai. He had the potential she didn't. He might be able to go into the arena and duel. Rei wished she could, but her parents would never agree to it. Plus, she was underage. Her guardian spirit, maiden of love flew over to her, gazing at her partner in worry.

'Miss, is everything alright?'

'Its ok Maiden, I'm fine.'

Rei yawned and stretched, falling to her back. Staring up at the blue sky, her thoughts went back to Judai. She smiled dreamily. Mhmmm Judai. Rei had been in love with him since she was 13. She was 15 now and those feelings still hadn't changed. She loved looking at him. The way his brown hair flashed gold in the sun, and how his eyes were that lovely shade of brown. Or maybe it was his personality. He was so upbeat and determined, that he gave everyone a positive and friendly vibe. Although he could be a little dense and oblivious at times, she still loved him.

"That was a good game Rei-chan."

"Yeah, it was Judai-kun."

Judai leaned back on the ground next to her. Rei picked up a piece of her long, straight cobalt black colored hair. She wished it were prettier, so that Judai would notice her. Rei looked up at the afternoon sun. It seemed brighter today, but that was probably just her. Judai looked over at his friend.

"Hey Rei-chan?"

"Yeah, what is it?"

"Your 16Th birthday is coming up,right?"
"Yeah, July 14, two months from now."

Both teens went quiet. Rei frowned. She was not looking forward to her birthday. At a girls 16Th birthday, they were no longer considered children and were declared women. Rei didn't want to become a grownup just yet. She wanted to enjoy the rest of her teen years before having to become an adult. Sure, on her special day there would be a huge party. Lots of people would come and want to know what she was going to do with her life. But Rei didn't want any of this. All she wanted to do was spend her time with Judai.

"Rei, its really not that bad. Really." Judai said, breaking the silence.

"I know Judai, but I don't want to be a woman."

Judai sighed. Both boys and girls reached adulthood at the same time. It was kind of a sentimental moment for both genders. But most of them looked forward to it. But Rei had always been different from the other kids. She was like a spark. Not quite a flame, but getting there. She had a mind of her own and when she set her mind to something, she would do it and nothing would stop her. Rei picked a dandelion from the ground and blew the white seeds. She chucked the dead steam into the forest, not caring where it landed.

"What did you wish for Rei-chan?"

"I wished that Ryo-sama wins the duel tonight at the arena!"

"Ha! You know he will! He's one of the best!"

Ryo Marufuji was the top duelist from the Obelisk Village, a village high up in the mountains. The people up in Obelisk were the richest of the three sectors. The people were known to be full of pride and dignity, and a little snobby and cold. Ryo was from the Marufuji clan. He was tall, calm, mysterious, and extremely hot. Rei had a crush on him when she was little, but it had worn away over the years and when she was told the sad truth. People from different sectors were not allowed to date or get married. Hell, they weren't even supposed to be friends. This had always been the case and things weren't going to be changing for a long time. Not that Rei cared. She was happy with her world and nothing could change that.

"So Judai, you coming to my house for the tournament tonight? Its all over the television!"

"You bet! Your mom makes the most awesome snacks!"

"REI-ONEE CHAN!"

Both of them cringed when they heard a childlike voice coming near them. Turning around, they noticed Rei's younger brother, Kai running towards them, his jet black hair was windblown and his Slifer red jacket open. His chestnut brown eyes, that were the exact same shade as Rei's, shone with excitement.

"Onee-chan! Onee-chan!"

"What do you want Kai?" Rei grumbled.

Kai plonked down next to Judai and stuck his tongue at her. For an 12 year old boy, he could be pretty annoying.

"Mother wants you."

"What does she need?"

"She wants you to go to Santorium square to get more flour, she's running low."

"Okay, is that all?"

"You haven't heard the best part! I get to go with you!"

"WHAT!" Rei shrieked.

Kai nodded in excitement laughed. Rei glared at him and stood up. With an angry expression on her face, she stomped off towards her house. Opening the door, she saw her mother in the kitchen kneading bread dough. Her long black hair in a braid, and flour on her face. Rei glared at her mother.

"Mama, why do I have to take Kai with me?"

Ren Saotome looked up at her daughter. She smiled and turned around, wiping her hands on her white apron.

"I'm sorry Rei, but I need you to look after him. I know he's a handful, but I'm busy and I need someone to look after him."

Rei groaned and plopped down on the couch. She loved her little brother, but he was such a pain in her ass, that she got annoyed with him very quickly. He loved to tease and cause trouble. Rei and a lot of other people feared it would get him into trouble one day.

"Fine. He can come, but if he gets into trouble, its your fault."

Ren smiled and nodded her head in thank you. She returned to her work.

"Before you go Rei, put on your nice Slifer vest. I don't want people to think just because we're poor, doesn't mean Slifer's can't dress nice." Her mother said with a hint of pride in her voice. Rei nodded and ran to her room, pulling on the light material. Before she left her room, she grabbed her duel disk and ran out of her house, getting money from her mother. When she returned to her little brother and Judai, Judai was gone. Kai noticed who she was looking for.

"He had to go home, his mom wanted him."

"Of course. Now lets go."

Kai miffed and waited for his sister to get her duel disk on. Kai proudly looked at his. He remembered when Rei turned 12, she got her first duel disk. He had been jealous, but now he had his own. When children turned 12, they were required to have duel disks.

"Sis, can I summon my own monster?"

"Fine. Just hurry up."

Kai grinned and drew his card.

"I summon Beta the magnet warrior! "

A creature that had a U on its neck and hands appeared, it made happy electronic sounds around Kai. The small boy laughed and climbed onto its back, sitting on the U part of its head. Rei smiled a small smile, remembering the times when She was twelve and felt the excitement of summoning a real life duel monster. Rei drew out her own cards. Smiling, she drew one of them and put it on her duel disk.

"I summon Outstanding dog marron!"

A curly brown haired dog appeared and licked Rei's face. She laughed and climbed on. Patting the dog, she pointed north and called out:

"To Santorioum square!"

The dog howled and charged north, with Beta and Kai right behind them. The journey was quiet and surprisingly peaceful. Normally, the forest, or as the Slifer people called it, The forest of despair, was a busy and sometimes violent place. Full of creatures that could eat you. That was why parents never let their children into the forest unless someone with a duel disk was nearby.

"Rei, how long will it take to get to the square?" Kai asked her

"An hour or forty minutes at the least." She replied.

Kai was surprisingly quiet the rest of the journey. Rei looked at him. He was never this quiet. He was always loud and obnoxious. Rei closed her eyes and tried to enjoy the rest of the journey. A while later, the sign that said "Santorioum square" appeared. Both dark haired kids stopped their creatures and dismissed them. Rei grabbed Kai's arm and dragged him(not so gently) to where the people were.

The squared was busy that day. Children in their respective sector colors ran around, adults and teens were buying and trading things, two Ra civilians were having a duel. Kai stopped and stared at them, a longing look in his eyes. Rei sighed and took Kai's hand.

"Come on Kai, we have a job to do."

"But I want to watch the duel!"

"You can watch the duel later."

"Why can't I watch it now?"

"KAI! Now is not the time!"

Kai miffed, but followed his sister to where they were heading. Eventually, they found the vendor selling flour, sugar, and other various spices and powders. Rei leaned against the counter.

"I need three bags of flour." She stated.

"Alright missy. Coming right up."

Rei nodded and glanced down at Kai. He was still pouting. Rei patted his head, causing him to glare at her.

"Cheer up Kai. When we're done, we can watch the duel."

Kai's eyes lit up. "Really Onee-chan?"

"Yes."

Kai grinned and hugged his older sister. The vendor put their bags on the counter.

"That will be 5 shillings missy."

Rei handed him 5 shillings and the two siblings took off. They headed back to where the duel was taking place. Kai watched it with absolute interest, as did Rei. She had to admit, the two duelists were doing pretty well. But Judai could beat their asses and she knew that for sure. Ten minutes later, a winner was announced. The small audience clapped. The winner flashed everyone a smile and stood on top of the podium.

"Alright," He announced. "Who's brave enough to challenge me?"

"I will!"

Rei turned to her little brother, who had his right arm lifted in the air.

"Kai, what are you doing? You barely know how to duel!"

The winner looked at Kai, sneering at him a little.

"What? A little boy? You probably just got your duel disk."

"Shut up! I can duel too!" Kai exclaimed.

"Prove it. Duel me and we'll see if you can."

"I will! I'm an even better duelist than the supreme king himself!"

Apparently Kai didn't realize how loud he'd said those words. Because the crowd suddenly went quiet. The winner of the duel stared at him, his eyes were wide and frightened. He pointed a finger at Kai.

"You...You did not just say what I think you said."

Kai was as white as a bed sheet. His hands were shaking and he clutched Rei's hand in fright. Rei grasped his hand.

"Come on Kai, lets get out of here. Lets go home."

Rei was just about to drag her brother off and make a run for it when a cold, strong wind blew. The crowd dispersed into two lines as a figure emerged from the crowd. Rei's eyes went wide as she recognized who it was. The way the figure walked, how his long red cape flowed behind him. His black armor and spikes shone in the sun. But his eyes were the most disturbing thing of all. They were gold. A piercing, cold shade of gold. The Supreme king Haou had arrived. He turned to the two Slifer siblings.

"Which one of you said you can duel better than me?" he demanded in a monotone voice. Rei shivered. Supreme King Haou was not someone you wanted to mess with. He was cold, ruthless, and cruel. He didn't care about his people. He ruled over all of them with an iron fist. Kai swallowed and stepped forward.

"I...I...did...your highness." he stammered.

The king stared at him coldly. He motioned for his guards to come over. Rei knew what was happening and she latched onto her brother. She refused to let go of him even when the guards tried to pull her away. Kai struggled to keep hold of his sister.

"Rei! Don't let them take me!" He cried.

"I won't let them! Let my brother go!"

The guards continued to try and separate the two siblings, but they refused to let go. The boy was on the ground, his sister pinning herself to him, refusing to let go.

"Stupid girl, get off your brother!"

"No! I'm not letting you take him! Leave him alone!"

The battle continued on for what seemed hours. Rei refused to let them take Kai from her. She promised her mother that she would look after him. She had a promise to keep. The supreme king nodded at one of his guards. The guard went over to the girl with a spear in his hand. He jabbed the girl with it. Rei gritted her teeth in agony. When did those stupid guards get electric spears? The guard kept jabbing her until she noticed her vision fading. The last thing she saw were those piercing golden eyes that never looked away from her until her world went black.

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