Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Season 5: Light and Darkness

Chapter 9: Let's Save the World Again!

Trueman was travelling in his dark shadowy form and he was communicating via the dark mind connection he held with Nightshroud.

"Why did you stop me from continuing my attack on Jaden Yuki, my master?" he inquired.

"Because," came the voice of Nightshroud, "my plan is in motion. Your attack and subsequent capture of Vellian Crowler was merely the beginning and opening performance of my big performance for Jaden to endure."

"What is your plan, master?" asked Trueman within his mind.

"It shall become more clear in time." said Nightshroud cryptically, "I have already gathered some new followers and my most faithful servant is awaiting orders. I shall need him soon. And we need to make our influence known across the other dimensions."

Trueman felt a tinge of annoyance. He frankly considered himself to be Nightshroud's most unexpenable ally.

"I sense your aggravation, Trueman." said Nightshroud contemptuously, "You are indeed a valuble assailant but you are merely my creation, made to do my bidding. My servant obeys me simply because he is like me...he is one of many true spawns that bring about my very essence and existence."

"I understand, master." said Trueman in a defeated voice.

"Now no more petty questions...everything is going well so far and revenge shall soon be mine." concluded Nightshroud and he ended the mental mind connection between himself and his creation.

Trueman travelled onward searching for more dark people to possess in Nightshroud's name.

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At Duel Academy, Chancellor Sheppard had arranged a meeting in the main duelling arena, Jaden and Alexis by his side. He looked very serious, angered at his Vice Chancellor's defeat.

Everyone was gathered, teacher and student alike. Miss Dorothy, Miss Fontaine and Professor Sartyr came in, looking stern as they led students into the arena and stood waiting for whatever news Sheppard, Alexis and Jaden had to divulge. Students were just as curious but were sure that something was wrong. Damon and Belowski were also there. Belowski looked as dreamy as ever, but he was looking around for someone, and Jaden sadly assumed it to be Crowler. Damon must have realised something was wrong as he rarely left the forest.

Sheppard cleared his throat and spoke for all to hear.

"I have deep regret to have to inform all of you that the Academy has just experienced an assault, as, just beforehand, predicted by Jaden Yuki here." He gestured to Jaden, whom was listening to both Sheppard and a horrified and indignant Professor Banner's retorts on Nightshroud's diabolical ways.

"In this assault came a tragedy. Dr Vellian Crowler, Vice-Chancellor of Duel Academy has been defeated by a servant of the dark entity, Nightshroud for trying to protect our guest, Professor Rhodes and myself, and he has been subsequently sent away to the World of Darkness." continued Sheppard, looking down upon his staff who were all gaing from one to the other full of fear and fury for Crowler's downfall and the return of Nightshroud, and also to his students, many of which seemed mixed between fear and amusement.

"For those I see who seem unconvinced, you should know better and believe more freely." said Sheppard solemnly, "This Academy has been ambushed by the World of Darkness before. And Nightshroud is our worst enemy. Plus Jaden here has seen many unusual threats as he and Professor Rhodes will confirm. And think also of the past. Say for instance, the battle at the Mirac mansion some years ago. I am sure your parents have informed you of this world newsflash, and the many miracles that took place after."