(WARNING: Some of Season 4 Spoilers may appear; if you do not wish to see the new character decks then this is not the story for you. By the way, the Yu-gi-oh GX series has ended Thursday, March 27, 2008 in Japan with the last episode being 180 of Season 4. This story is a continuation after that episode and will begin with Season 5 with Episode 181 (or Chapter 1), which is after the defeat of the true-Darkness. If you don't know who the true-Darkness is, don't worry about it since that is not a villain in this story. So, I won't spoil that part of Season 4 for anyone who wants to find out on their own. If you did not watch the rest of the series, you won't be lost, I'll try to explain parts as a go along with the story.)

Disclaimer: I'm pretty sure everyone knows that I, Yokai Summoner, do not own these characters or the show. I may have changed each character's purpose to the series to fit this story, by accident and purposely, but it's close enough what would actually happen over the time skip; plus, that's why they call it FanFiction.

This story takes place after Season 4, as I said, where most of the characters, including the minor ones, are all involved, even the ones from the original series will join later. For now this story is going to be Arc 1 of Season 5. I just watched the Japanese versions already, and the ending is okay, but Jaden and his friends can still go on. As long as, the cards and the show stay on air, it couldn't hurt to continue their adventure, but with the other minor characters more involved in the storyline, unlike how some characters just disappear.

Intrigued, yet? Well… Here we go…

Chapter 1 (Ep. 181) - The New Journey (Part One) Jaden VS. Syrus

Three months later, the story starts with Jaden, Syrus, and Chumley hanging out together, just like old times. They were at the number one restaurant in Damino City, stuffing themselves with fried shrimp and orange juice, and Jaden was filling them in about his time during the three month skip.

Jaden had been traveling and helping other duelists' who needed a little push in the right direction. While helping other duelists' improve their skills, he had been training and was invited to join the Pro Leagues, along with Syrus, Zane, Aster, Chazz, Atticus, Jesse, and Axel. He was going to meet with his old friends and perhaps, one day, duel them once again.

Syrus, on the other hand, was training in those three months, as well. He was practicing his new inherited Cyberroid Deck and improving his skill each time. He bumped into Jaden while getting lunch at this restaurant in Damino City. They both were attracted to the famous fried shrimp that the restaurant was famous for, and they both ordered together at the same time.

Then, they saw Chumley, who just passed by the restaurant. He was still an intern for Pegasus as a card designer at Industrial Illusions. Just he passed by, Jaden and Syrus called to him, asking if he would join them.

He was so surprised that first thing he said was, "SURE!" He asked them. "What are guys doing here?"

Jaden and Syrus both happily answered, "We're hungry!!"

Chumley, who was so busy working, that he forgot that it was time for his lunch break. He ordered the same what Syrus and Jaden were having, the number one item on the menu: Fried Shrimp and Orange Juice combo meal. Then, they all went outside to eat on the restaurant's patio furniture. They ate and talked. Until…

Syrus exclaimed, "Hey, those were my shrimp!!" He was getting tired of Jaden stealing his food off of his plate. Just like Jaden did back at the Academy.

Jaden replied, "Oh…Really…I thought they were mine." He didn't realize that he was finish with his meal and was already eating off of Syrus' plate.

Syrus yelled furiously, "How can they be when it was on my plate." He just couldn't understand it, that even if Jaden matured, he still mistakenly steals his food.

Jaden calmly answered, "Uh…Sorry. You know…You need to chill-lax Sy. It was only food."

Chumley sighed and said, "Wow, seems like yesterday that you two were fighting over fried shrimp back at the Academy."

Jaden and Syrus only smiled and thought of the exact thing.

Syrus replied sympathetically, "Yeah, good times. Sorry Jay, if I got carried away. I'm just so hungry from training."

Jaden thought to himself, training…huh. That gives me an idea.

Jaden asked Syrus and Chumley, "So, is anyone up for a friendly duel?" He continued, even though that they look surprised at Jaden's sudden question, "You know, to celebrate for old times, and it is the last day for summer break, just so you know." Jaden continued, "And, pretty soon, I'll need to be in shape for the Pro Leagues myself." Then thinking to himself, hopefully, Chancellor Sheppard won't have too many missions for me this year. He remembered Sheppard's request that, even though, Jaden was able to join the Pro Leagues, he should be in tip-top shape, incase for another fiasco, like the incident that happened with Darkness (three months ago) and all the other villains before him. Sheppard just knew that Jaden will always end up being the only one, THE HERO, who could stop these villains, since he could see both the spirit and the real world.

Syrus finally answered, "Sure, I'm interested in dueling, especially for practice with my Cyberroid Deck," but his stomach growled with hunger, and he then remembered why he came to Damino City in the first place, "…Oh, but wait, I'm still hungry since you took all my food off of my plate."

Chumley added, "Yeah, besides, don't make me rush. I like to taste my food, unlike someone here." He added while smiling, "Besides, I have to work, unlike some people. I need this Delicious food energy."

Jaden then asked, "Who…Me?" He added jokingly, "I work…at my own pace." Then, he started to laugh because he realized that his work is probably not really work, since he doesn't get paid like Chumley.

"Well, I'm more interesting in dueling and chilling, than tasting my food. I mean life is way too short. Anyway, I'm so excited that we just get to hang out, like old times, instead of worrying about someone trying to take over the world or destroying it." Jaden added finally.

Syrus and Chumley both agreed with Jaden. Then, finally Syrus bought more fried shrimp for all three of them, mostly to apologize for his outburst, and they continued to eat.

Then ten minutes later, Jaden and Syrus were ready to begin their duel. They moved over to the restaurant's alley, where it was very narrow and dark, but still good enough space to duel. Plus, they didn't want to be in the way of the restaurant's customers. So, while Jaden and Syrus traded decks and shuffled them, Chumley joined them, but continue to eat. He stood there leaning against the restaurant brick walls just watching and cheering them both on with his mouth full of food, but he wasn't alone.

The three friends had not realized that the whole time that they were arguing about fried shrimp, a guy with sleet, neat, black hair, wearing black sunglasses, and a short, black leather jacket with a dark-green turtleneck sticking out, and matching black jeans, was watching them with interested. He seemed like he was just spying on them, studying them, and taking mental notes in his mind. He was toward the end corners of the restaurant, by the large dumpster that was deep within the shadows, where it was much darker. The three friends were not even aware of this newcomer's presence since no light seems to have ever entered that area in a long time. It was much too dark to even tell where you are at, but the man did not seem afraid of the shadows. He was preoccupied with his thoughts and the duel that was starting.

Then, Jaden and Syrus gave each other their decks and the duel began. They both yelled, "Get Your Game On!"

TO BE CONTINUED…

(End of Chapter 1 (Ep. 181) - The New Journey (Part One) Jaden VS. Syrus)

Author's Notes:

(Please comment so I know if this story can survive; I don't want to continue to write this story if something is wrong with it, but hopefully, the little subtle spoilers are not going to be a problem. Let me know what you think, and I'll update with the next chapter as soon as I can.)

Next Time:

Jaden (Neo Neos Deck) VS. Syrus (Cyberroid Deck)

As their duel continues with only one being the winner, the outcome of this friendly duel ends, and who is the mysterious man spying on our heroes. Will he be a friend or foe?

Find out next time on

Chapter 2 (Ep. 182) – A Mysterious Mission (Part Two) Jaden VS. Syrus

Thanks for Reading!