A/N: This is my first Yu-Gi-Oh GX story, which is both an adventure story and a romance between Jaden and Alexis. Ever since watching Yu-Gi-Oh GX, I've been wanting to write a story about these two, but I was unable to come up with anything until now. I hope you enjoy and I hope it isn't too cheesy. Enjoy

Chapter 1 – A new threat

The day had gone normally for Alexis Rhodes, teaching kids at the same Duel Academy she'd attended and hoping she could help turn them into pros. It had been eight years since she'd graduated and four years since beginning work as a teacher. Alexis was a popular teacher amongst both the boys and girls. She often got annoyed when she'd hear the boys whisper to each other about how "Ms Rhodes is so hot,". She decided not to say anything against it, because she had a feeling it would happen regardless. She was living in the same dorm building as she had during her time as a student, now helping Fonda Fontaine watch over the female Obelisk Blue student. This was necessary, as many more females were attending duel academy then when Alexis was a student, which required additional supervision.

Despite them all moving onto different paths, Alexis had managed to stay in touch with her old friends. She often rang Chazz, Hassleberry, Syrus and Zane, while often spending a few weeks of her summer break catching up with Mindy and Jasmine. There was one person however she hadn't heard from. The one she wanted to see again the most. That person was Jaden Yuki. Over the years of being students, she had developed feelings towards Jaden, but had been unable to tell him how she felt. Because of this, she would not tolerate any Obelisk Blue's or Ra Yellows' making fun of the Slifer students while they were in her class. This amazed many of her students, because Alexis was considered one of the best Obelisk Blue students the academy had ever had. When her students asked her about this, she would tell them how despite being a Slifer student for his entire time at the academy, Jaden Yuki was probably the best duellist the school had ever had. This led to many students being less mean to the Slifer's while also encouraging the Slifer's to try harder as both students and duellists. Alexis took it as no surprise that despite not being there, Jaden was still an inspiration to many students.

She often spent her nights looking out the window and wondering where Jaden had gone. Last she heard, he was travelling the world looking for challenging duellists. On the one hand she was happy he was doing what he loved the most, but on the other hand she wanted nothing more to see him again. This reminded her of something that happened a few summers ago, when she was spending time with Mindy and Jasmine. They had gone to a club for what Mindy and Jasmine described as 'partying'. In reality, Alexis knew they had gone to swoon over hot boys. Alexis was just glad that it wasn't her brother Atticus, that Mindy and Jasmine were swooning over again. They'd tried to introduce her to a few boys, but as always, she declined. This time however, she let it slip that she was already waiting for someone.

Flashback

"You're waiting for someone? Do tell," questioned Mindy interested.

"You know who I'm waiting for," sighed Alexis knowing it was pointless to deny it.

"You're still waiting for Jaden, aren't you?" asked Jasmine, as Alexis nodded and blushed.

Although Mindy and Jasmine weren't the best duellists, they always knew Alexis had feelings for Jaden. Not long after they'd started at Duel Academy it was clear to both of them that Alexis was falling for Jaden, despite that he was in the lowest dorm and her the highest.

Shortly after they all sat down at a nearby table to discuss this.

"Why didn't you tell him how you feel?" asked Jasmine curiously.

"I don't know, properly because I didn't think he felt the same," replied Alexis truthfully.

"How do you know that?" asked Mindy just as curiously.

"Well I went to talk to him after the Pair Duel Tournament and I was going to tell him how I feel, but we also talked about me, and the way he spoke made me feel that he still only saw me as a close friend and rival. So I didn't, because it seems he doesn't feel the same!" explained Alexis.

Mindy and Jasmine understood why Alexis had done what she'd done, but they felt obligated too tell Alexis something she really needed to hear.

"Alexis you'll never know unless you tell him," stated Mindy.

"You'll regret it for the rest of your life if you don't," added Jasmine.

Alexis was amazed by those statements. She never thought she'd hear such wise from Mindy and Jasmine, but she knew they were right. After that night she vowed that if she ever saw Jaden again she would tell him how she feels.

Flashback end.

As Alexis continued to look out the window, she kept wondering where Jaden was and when she would see him again. Suddenly, she felt looking out the window wasn't enough. Alexis had a sudden urge to go towards the beach surrounding the island, hoping that doing so would help her feel closer to Jaden. She got out of bed, put on a blue robe, along with some shoes and headed towards the sea. Alexis quickly told Fontaine she was going out for a bit, just so Fontaine would be aware that Alexis wouldn't be there should trouble break out in the dorm.

Alexis quickly made her way to the shore. She could not help but think that the cool evening winds and salt air made her feel more at peace. Little did she know, the peace would quickly be interrupted. Out of nowhere, Alexis heard a cat continuously mow. She could swear that the sound was getting closer to her. Alexis turned towards the direction of the sound. She saw a creature she had not seen in a long time. It was Pharaoh, Professor Banner's cat. It had been a mystery where the cat had disappeared to. Rumour had it he was travelling with Jaden. Then something else happened that Alexis was familiar with. The cat opened his mouth allowing the spirit of Professor Banner to come out.

"Alexis is that you?" asked Professor Banner.

"Yeah, its been a while," she replied still surprised by the sudden appearance of her old professor.

"Quickly, come with me, its urgent," said the spirit who started moving down the beach, as Alexis and Pharaoh followed.

Alexis wanted to ask Banner why he was here and what was so urgent, but the spirit was moving so quickly she didn't have time to stop and ask questions. It wasn't long before Alexis spotted something odd lying in the sand. This appeared to be the thing the professor's spirit was moving towards. The closer they got, the more it looked familiar to Alexis. Before long they reached their destination and Alexis realised, that what they were moving towards was a body. Alexis turned the body over and upon examining the brown hair and red jacket, she realised who it was in an instant. It was none other than Jaden Yuki.

Thanks for reading, please leave a review to tell me what you think and I hope the first chapter was enjoyable.