It was a rainy night at Domino City. The sky was pitch black as millions of city lights shined everywhere, and in one of those lights, an older teen sat busy at his desk, filling out paperwork.

Zane Truesdale, Mr. Perfect, Kaiser, whatever you want to call him rested his white-sleeved elbows against the dark hardwood desk. His black fountain pen continuously signed his narrow signature.

Zane sighed impatiently and checked the time; 11:49 p.m. "Isn't this for secretaries and managers?" He asked to no one. It was silent except for the heavy pattering against the tinted glass windows. Most of Domino's lights were in his view if he turned around. Yeah, it was like one of those fancy offices CEOs of large companies have. Maybe the 19-going-on-20 year old teen didn't have it quite as fancy, but it was reliable he guessed. After all, it was just for his home.

Finally the silence was broken from a sudden ringing from his cream-colored phone. He picked it up and fit it between his ear and shoulder while shifting and continuing to sign papers.

"Zane Truesdale, how may I help you?" He said for probably the 50th time that day. Between moments he said,

"Yeah I'm alone,"

"Yes, I wish to know…"

"Why?"

"…So Mr. Seto Kaiba says this meeting is urgent, do you accept?" The female voice on the other line concluded.

Zane quickly lifted his pen before he could make a skid mark from shock and surprise. "Excuse me?" he said, trying to hide his curiosity and bewilderness.

He listened again, except closer this time. "How do I know this isn't some kind of prank?" Zane interjected when the voice finally finished.

"It isn't," the voice said in a matter-of-factly tone, "Mr. Kaiba is too busy to speak with you despite the great importance, it's your choice Mr. Truesdale. Mr. Kaiba has chosen his six duelists including you to participate in protecting the Data Keys. It's your choice whether to turn down this challenge. Further discussion in this matter will be tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. Tell no one of this."

With that, the caller hung up. A buzz cut the line as Zane just held the phone in his hand, staring at nothing. His vision unfocused as he thought deeply, what's the matter? I've been in situations like this plenty of times. How do I know this is real? Data Keys? What about them? She didn't give me enough information… He set down the phone and pushed aside his papers. He sat up suddenly and closed his blinds briskly. He switched off his lights. In the dark, there was a soft thump and a tired and stressful sigh.

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A blonde with gray-gold eyes staring brightly at the ceiling was deep in thought. Alexis Rhode's thumb was pressed against her lower lip. "So Data Keys, Hm?" She said aloud. More crisis stuff, eh? From Seto Kaiba to boot too! This is too sudden to be true… but still, all of have learned to be on our guard and nothing's certain in this world. Five other duelists… I think I know who. Tell no one…Secrets, secret, secrets!

A door down, Atticus Rhodes paced around his room, strumming his acoustic version of a guitar. His electric (yet nightmarish) guitar sat innocently in the corner. Posters of pop stars and models littered his walls. It was a room of a typical teenager and wannabe pop star.

"Atticus Rhodes, famous rock star. Almost twenty, shares a house with his sis, brown haired- and brown eyed Mr. Handsome is one of the six duelists to save the Data Keys, whatever they are!" He commentated while flashing poses in front of his mirror. He set his guitar down and wiped the cheesy, optimistic look from his face. A dark and more serious look appeared as Atticus thought about the situation. "Man, it's almost twelve and I really don't fancy thinking about the Key stuff from mister Rich Boy. Time to hit the hay!" With that he switched off his lights and jumped on his bed without changing.

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Jaden Yuki laid back in his red office chair, his socked feet crossed on his desk. A strawberry Pocky stick stuck out of his mouth. He sucked on the end while thinking about what the voice had said. "More saving the world stuff, eh?" He said. He finally crunched on the biscuit before grabbing another.

His mouth broke into a casual grin, typical of someone like Jaden. "Hah! Who am I kidding! It's from Seto Kaiba, this'll be a piece of cake. Yeah sure I had to save the world about a dozen times, but who knows! This is way different! Secret missions with Mr. Kaiba and five other top-ranked duelists! Man, I can't freaking wait!" He kind of pushed himself against the desk too hard, resulting in crashing to the floor.

His room door burst open as Jaden's secretary (yes he has a secretary) looked at him alert. "Mr. Yuki, are you alright!?" she asked like a worried mother.

Jaden helped himself up and grinned while flashing a peace sign, much like he did at he DA Examination building. "Yeah I'm fine!" He sat himself back on the seat. His secretary closed the door and returned to her position at her office.

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Chazz Princeton laid face-down on his luxurious bed. He breathed deeply, heating the covers. Blah blah blah, save this, save that. Honestly! This is like the… fourth time!? Oh my god, if Seto Kaiba wants me, fine, I'll go. But really! Yeah, yeah Data keys, whatever. Can't a 18 year old guy get a break? Who are these five other people anyways? Jaden…? Great. Zane definitely… Lexi? That'd be nice.

And so then Chazz was drowned in his own fantasizings and thoughts, squishing a pillow over his spiked head,

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"Alright I got it!" A silver-haired teen sat cross-legged on an expensive looking sofa shouted impatiently. He flipped open his cell phone. "Hello?" Aster Phoenix said, trying to hide his bad mood.

Five minutes later he dropped the phone from his hand. His blue eyes wide. "Trick or not, I'll be there tomorrow. Hell yeah, I'm ready for this!" He kicked backing a lax position, his eyes closed. A casual sigh escaped his lips as he pulled the security remote from his suit pocket and turned off his lamps.

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It was early the next morning, the cool sky dyed a brilliant pink. Zane stood on his porch, observing the sunset with his arms crossed. The air was fresh and smelt of rain from last night's storm. A cold breeze blew no and then, lifting and rippling his blazer's tails while doing the same to his parted bangs.

Zane's teal eyes were half lidded, light reflecting through its depths. "It's over two hours from now…" He said quietly, contemplating his thoughts.

And for sometime, he stood there. The digital numbers changed completely: 8:00

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No nothing much happens in this chapter, some blabberish about the "chosen" ones. Reviews appreciated, my damn alerts aren't working, I probably missed like several updates and reviews.

-Kaisre