New Kid on the Block

Yuuta Suzuki walked up to the Kaiba Dome for the Duel Academy Entrance Exams with his duffel bag in one hand and his acoustic guitar in the case strapped to his back.
'This is the best way for me to become stronger.' He thought to himself.
"Well ladies, that's it. Mark all the no shows, no shows." A man in a suit said to two women wearing white shirts and yellow skirts.
"Wait, I'm here to apply. The name's Yuuta Suzuki."
"I don't see your name on here. Did you take the written exam?" One of the women asked.
Yuuta panicked and thought of an excuse.
"Yeah I took it. I was informed by the chancellor that there was a mix-up with some of the applicant papers and mine was misplaced."
"Very well. I'll go inform Mr. Crowler that you're here. You'll need to go down to arena number 4." The man in the suit said.
The man went inside and went over to a man in a blue blazer who was sitting in an enclosed section for the teachers and officials.
"Excuse me Mr. Crowler, but one last applicant is here to take his exam." He said.
"Did you just call me Mr.?"
"My apologies Miss, I'm new here." The man apologized.
"I AM a man and for your information I have a PH.D in dueling, so I've earned the title Doctor. Tell the applicant he'll have to come back next year."
"Oh come on Dr. Crowler, we have time for one more."
"He was just a bit late. Let's give him his chance. After all, Chancellor Sheppard said he didn't want a repeat of last year."
Dr. Crowler's eyes widened in embarrassment remembering that he cut a third of last year's applicants after being called Mrs. Crowler several times that day. They had to compensate the families with settlement checks to keep them from suing, causing them to cancel the yearly field trip and costing them thousands of dollars in food and dueling equipment.
'There are already enough talent-less slackers here. I'll just have to take care of him myself.' He thought.
"Very well. As for the proctor and deck, just leave that to me gentlemen."
Yuuta made his way onto the field just as Crowler finished putting on his duel vest and special duel disk.
"You, what's your name?"
"Yuuta Suzuki."
"Very well Yuuta Suzuki, I'm Dr. Vellian Crowler Department Chair of Techniques at Duel Academy and I'll be your opponent. As you know, if you win you'll be accepted into the Academy."
'Unbeknownst to him and everyone watching, I'll be using my personal deck rather than one of those pathetic test decks. He doesn't stand a chance.' Crowler thought.
Yuuta set his bags down and activated his duel disk which looked very strange to everyone. It was just a white tablet, then once it was turned on, a black board with a red outline came out of it like the holograms, but it was solid.
Three guys in long blue jackets were watching from the stands.
"I've never seen a duel disk like that before. Have you, Chazz?"
"No I haven't. Maybe it's a new prototype."
Crowler: 4000
Yuuta: 4000
"Let's duel!"
"I'll start. For this first move I'll start nice and easy. I play the spell card Confiscation. This lets me pay 1000 life points and in return I get to look at your hand and send one of your cards to the graveyard."
Crowler: 3000
Five holographic cards appeared in front of Crowler, showing him Supreme King Dragon Darkwurm, Foolish Burial, Card of Sanctity, Polymerization and a second Supreme King Dragon Darkwurm.
"Ah yes, I remember these spells from when I was a naive rookie. I'm not sure about these monsters though. I'll send your Card of Sanctity to the graveyard. Now I'll place two cards face down and summon Ancient Gear Frame in attack mode!"
Ancient Gear Frame: 1600 ATK
"And finally, I'll activate my Gear Frame's ability. By discarding a card, I get to add a very special card to my hand. Your turn, young scholar."
"Sure thing. I summon Supreme King Dragon Darkwurm in attack mode."
Supreme King Dragon Darkwurm: 1800 ATK
"Now I'll activate my Foolish Burial spell card to send another Darkwurm from my deck to the graveyard. Next my Darkwurm will attack your Ancient Gear Frame! Supreme Flames!"
Crowler: 2800
Yuuta: 4000
"I end my turn."
'It's obvious those two face downs are traps. I was hoping I could get him to use one and give me an idea of his strategy. I just don't understand why he didn't use one.' Yuuta thought.
"My turn and I play Heavy Storm. And that young scholar will destroy all the spell and trap cards on the field!"
A gust of wind picked up and destroyed Dr. Crowler's face down cards.
"Why would you destroy your own face downs?"
"Now now, you mustn't speak out of turn."
Soon a black fog started to cover the field and two golden monsters peered out.
Wicked Tokens: 1000 ATK
Back up in the stands, some others were watching with their eyes glued to the action.
"Bastion, could you explain what just happened?"
"You see Syrus, the two trap cards that Dr. Crowler had face down were called "Statue of the Wicked", it creates a Wicked Token monster when destroyed. That's why he played Heavy Storm."
"So, is there still a chance Yuuta could win?"
"As long as those tokens aren't sacrificed for a stronger monster this turn, yes."
Back over where Chazz is sitting, he and his "friends" are watching enjoying the duel.
"A card that strong can't be in one of the test decks. Crowler must be using his own."
"Then this is over. Nobody can beat the deck of an expert like Dr. Crowler. What do you think, Chazz?"
Chazz grinned.
"I'm going to enjoy watching Crowler mop the floor with this guy. Personally though, I wish he did this to all the second-rate duelists who apply here."
Meanwhile, a guy and two girls were watching from the walkway.
"What a elitist snob. Bullying a amateur with his very best cards."
"You're too soft, Alexis. We haven't even seen what this guy can really do yet."
"Selena's right. Besides, we have a chance to see Crowler's super rare card."
Crowler grinned with glee.
'I should get out of the classroom more often!' He thought. 'But all good things have to end and I am a busy man. I'll just have to finish this up now.' 
"Are you ready for your next lesson?"
"Yeah, don't hold back!"
"Very well. I sacrifice my two Wicked Tokens to summon my Ancient Gear Golem!"
Ancient Gear Golem: 3000 ATK
"Well there it is, Zane."
"We're about to see why it's so legendary."
"At least the guy's showing some backbone." Selena smiled, looking at Yuuta.
"Golem attack with Mechanized Melee!"
The Golem punched Darkwurm, causing it to explode.
Crowler: 2800
Yuuta: 2800
"And if you're thinking about putting your monsters in defense mode that won't help you either. Ancient Gear Golem's ability allows it to deal damage to you even if your monster is in defense mode. Face it, my Golem's too powerful."
"A monster's strength doesn't determine the winner."
Crowler and everyone else stopped and paid attention to what Yuuta was saying, confused and interested.
"The thing that defines a duelist is their spirit. I activate the ability of the Darkwurm in my graveyard. If I control no monsters, I can special summon this card from my graveyard."
"So that's why you used Foolish Burial."
"Yes and now I'll summon another Darkwurm to the field. Now that I have two Dark attribute monsters on my field, I activate Polymerization to fuse my two Darkwurms into a diabolical botanical creature and one of the most dangerous of dragons."
Yuuta clasped his hands together and shouted. "I fusion summon the vicious, voracious and venomous Starving Venom Fusion Dragon!"
Starving Venom Fusion Dragon: 2800 ATK
Everyone looked in shock and awe at the sight of the plant-like dragon before them.
"What is that thing?"
"I don't know. But we're about to find out."
Chazz and his posse were amazed.
"What's up with this kid, Chazz? Have you heard of any of these monsters?" The blue-haired boy asked.
"No, now be quiet! I wanna see what this dragon can do."
"I think you're dueling quite well for a amateur. But next time, try playing a monster with more attack points than my Golem."
"I knew my dragon had less attack points which is why I'm equipping Starving Venom with Dragon Treasure. Now my dragon gains 300 attack and defense points."
Starving Venom Fusion Dragon: 3100 ATK
"Starving Venom Fusion Dragon, attack that Ancient Gear Golem! CARNIVOROUS SOARING BITE STRIKE!"
Starving Venom Fusion Dragon soared up into the air and swooped down at the Golem, opening the giant carnivorous plant mouths on it's wings and biting Ancient Gear Golem's arms off, causing it to explode.
Crowler: 2700
Yuuta: 2800
Everyone was in amazement. First they see Yuuta summon a bunch of monsters they've never heard of, then fusion summon a monstrous dragon they've never seen before, and now destroy a expert's legendary rare monster.
"N-n-no this can't be! He was my best monster!"
"That ends my turn."
Back up on the walkway above the stairs, Zane and the girls watched on in amazement.
"That is one impressive dragon."
"Yeah, but where did he get it?"
"Who cares. At least I know there's going to be someone here that takes dueling as seriously as me. Not to mention the competition he'll be."
"If I didn't know better Selena, I'd say you're interested in him."
Selena's face became red.
"I-I...Let's just watch the duel!"
'I WILL not lose to this amateur!' Crowler thought. 'He won't be allowed to make a mockery of my deck!'
Crowler drew his card and smiled.
"Excellent. With this, I'll flunk this little punk out of here."
"For my turn I'll just set a card face down. Your move, young scholar."
Yuuta drew his card and smiled.
"I summon White Wing Magician!"
White Wing Magician: 1600 ATK
"Now Starving Venom, attack Professor Crowler directly!"
"It's DR. Crowler and I don't think so! I activate the trap card Unfinished Ancient Gear! This precious little trap allows me to summon a Ancient Gear Golem from my hand, deck or graveyard in defense mode to intercept and block your attack. Sadly though my Golem's attack and defense points will be cut in half."
Ancient Gear Golem: 1500 DEF
"Then my dragon will just destroy your Golem again."
"Oh no it won't, because when I use Unfinished Ancient Gear to summon my Golem it can't be destroyed the turn it's summoned!"
Starving Venom swooped in and rammed into Ancient Gear Golem at full speed and when the dust cleared, they were both still standing.
"I end my turn then."
"Ha, if that's the best you can do, I don't see how you'll be passing this exam."
But when he drew his card, he got a spell card he couldn't even use in this situation.
"Looks I'll just have to end my turn."
Bastion and Syrus were on the edge of their seats.
"Incredible! Simply remarkable! This Yuuta fellow isn't just going against a professional, but the head of duel tactics for our academy and is holding his own, winning even."
"Yeah, but I'd like to know why I've never even heard of any of his cards."
Yuuta smiled and drew his card.
"I told you earlier a duelist's spirit is what matters, and now you'll see what I mean. When dueling you need to put your heart into it, and when you do your deck will sense it and reward you. And that's exactly what just happened!"
Everyone looked on wondering what he was going to do next.
"I'm activating Starving Venom Fusion Dragon's special ability! Once per turn he can copy a level 5 or higher monster's ability and use it as it's own. So thanks to your Golem he can deal you damage even though it's in defense mode."
"N-NO WAY! THIS CAN'T BE POSSIBLE! I've never heard of such a card!"
"Well it can and it will! Starving Venom, attack! CARNIVOROUS SOARING BITE STRIKE!" Starving Venom swooped down and chewed Ancient Gear Golem into bits of scrap metal with it's carnivorous plant-like wings.
Crowler: 1100
Yuuta: 2800
"And I'm not done yet. White Wing Magician, attack him directly!"
With a wave of her wand, White Wing Magician blasted a little tornado from her wand at Crowler, taking the rest of his life points.
Crowler: 0
Yuuta: 2800
Chazz and his goons were shocked beyond belief.
"No way. There's no way Crowler was beaten by some random flunky."
"He's got a future here."
Then as fast as shock had washed over them, the same happened with confusion. The duel was over and yet the dragon was still there. It started flying around the arena with everyone backing up on pure instinct. It eventually stopped and flew over to Yuuta. Yuuta put his hand on the dragon and stroked it's head.
"Thank you Starving Venom."
The dragon then disappeared.
"I'm going to Duel Academy."