Chapter 1

Bastion Misawa sat on the harbor staring out at the ocean, it was indeed his last year at Duel Academy. Yet, somehow, it felt like it had all been wasted somewhat. He had still not gotten the recognition he deserved. He sighed deeply, almost everything has changed now, Syrus was stronger, Jaden became more serious, Alexis was obviously in love with Jaden (just showing it more), and Chazz still was Chazz. It wasn't fair, why didn't anything change with him? Why did everyone else get the glory? As he looked out upon the ocean, he noticed a fish bobbing out of the water. "I understand little guy, being a small fish in a big ocean, and obviously no one gives a damn on where you swim," Bastion said and thinking Great, my companion is a fish.(note the sarcasm)

As the fish swam away, a slim figure sat by Bastion. The presence was less than overwhelming, but it took Bastion by surprise. He looked over to see who it was, surprisingly enough for him, it was Mindy. She wasn't smiling as she usually was. Bastion could only wonder what happened, but he didn't seem to care. Lately she had been getting into arguments with him and Chazz over random things that happened. She pretty much ignored Jaden, but even he noticed a drastic change in her from over the summer.

"You can only wonder what it'd be like for people to notice and respect you. Most people only have one or the other. Look, Bastion people respect you and think 'God, he is smart' so at least you have that," Mindy said almost sounding a tad angry or jealous.

"Why were you even eavesdropping?" growled Bastion.

"I wasn't, I needed to talk to you and as I came, I overheard you talking to a fish," Mindy smirked. Bastion turned his head, which was too much of a low blow. He let out a low growl which made her giggle slightly.

"Okay, what did you want to talk about? Please not let it be about some guy," asked Bastion mockingly,

"That's cute," Mindy said sweetly, "but no, I just wanted to apologize for being a bitch lately, I didn't mean to take my anger out on you and Chazz. I just had some bad crap happen over the summer." She took a deep breath and stood up. "I really am sorry," she said. Bastion observed how her voice had become softer

"Don't worry about it," said Bastion calmly. Mindy was the type of girl who was a people person so upsetting people would obviously get to her. As Mindy left, Bastion kept thinking about the first thing Mindy had said on the harbor. How could she possibly understand? And how did she become so serious? This does not seem right at all thought Bastion, suddenly scientific curiosity kicked in his system.

Mew Kazurinu: I do believe that could be better
Mindy: YOU MADE ME AN EMO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mew Kazurinu: I am sorry, but you shouldn't worry about being emotastic

Mindy: I don't wanna be an emo
Bastion: I do not understand crazy authors and fangirl-like characters