Chapter 1: An Ordinary Day
I wasn't very sure of how everything came to be...how the worlds became separate...where every dimension is different with its own rules with its own problems and solutions. Where all the stars, the sun and the moon is very much the same, but its inhabitants are completely different. "To each is his own", as they say, turns out to be very much true. I have been very aware of this theory: Multiple Dimensions and its Prime. A sound theory that it can be proven, although we have no means of any type of inter dimensional travel in our 21st Century civilization. But enough of that...this is the story of which of epic proportions took place on Earth, my home, my real home,...and then into a new world of where dreams came true and nightmares that you can never wake up.
It begins with me and my friends, Chris and Robert, getting ready for our 23rd Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament Regional's. It was a first time for me and Chris, since we had no idea where to go or where the tournament was going to be held, so Robert agreed to carpool with us and be our professional guide. I always wanted to go dueling to a major tournament where everybody from every corner of the nation come together and mettle with their dueling skills. And since we were to convince Chris' parents to let him come along, they were kind enough to help pay for our hotel room in Charleston. We were buzzing with excitement and hoping to get the highest rank we could get in the results. Robert was filling us in about how to watch out for duelists who watch duels looking for novices for easier way to get to the top. With our constant conversations and a couple of pit stops to keep our legs well-regulated, we finally arrived and got everything moved to our room. Practicing our new combos and strategies and reviewing every card we could keep out of our decks from the ban list. I couldn't keep my eyes open...
"Jesus, how many cards are they gonna ban?", turning to Robert, "next thing you know it they'll ban Star Eater".
" Ha ha, I know that's what I was thinking, and i don't know. They'll probably do it for a couple of years."
"Hey guys?", Christopher called out from the bathroom, "can you pass me a another toilet paper roll? I ran out."
Oh I don't believe it, I thought to myself "You used up an entire roll already?!"
"No, Nicky, shut up!", Robert covered his mouth trying not to laugh from our outburst, "they just didn't put any new ones since we got here. So can you please get another roll for me?"
"Jeez, you're worse than my little brother", getting up from my bed and started out the door
"Well it's not my fault the maids aren't doing their jobs!"
Turning to look at the bathroom door and then to Robert, giving a quick signal to him to teach him a lesson in manners.
"Alright, but remember...you asked for it."
"Wait...WHAT?!"
Leaving him unanswered I gave Robert a sly look.
"Be right back." I said in a sing-song voice.
"NICKY, I'M SORRY! DON'T LEAVE ME WI..", the loud ker-klunk from the door was the last I heard before going downstairs, with a victory smile, to have a talk with the kiosk clerk.
The next morning-From the hotel cafeteria
*BURP* "Man that was good!"
"Damn, Nicky! I wonder what else you can fit in that stomach of yours?"
"Very funny, Chris", I said while throwing a crumpled up napkin at him didn't do anything. After a nice hearty breakfast of bacon eggs and anything else we can get our hands on in the cafeteria, we couldn't wait for the tournament to start. Looking at the television, the news anchor was just giving a new scientific report.
"In other news, scientists have recently discovered a solar flare captured on camera. Apparently, this is like no other, in fact we've been told that this would be a great event in scientific history as to no one knows how this phenomena will affect our atmosphere, but scientists theorize that it cause a giant flash in the sky. There hasn't been any proof whether these flashes will be harmful, but are working around the clock to watch the solar flares and advising the public to keep their sun block lotions handy and be wary of the temperature and electronic appliances in your homes and your local areas. Again, there is nothing to worry at the moment, but it is better to be safe than sorry."
"Hey guys, the tourney starts in another hour we should get going", getting up from his seat and grabbing his things, we followed suit and exited the door and heading straight to the convention center. Chris and Robert were conversing on our way there.
"Can you believe that towns like Charleston and Wilmington are way better than Jacksonville?"
"Oh, totally, I wish I could live here." Looking at both the boys, I can see why. The town is twice as pretty and cleaner than Jacksonville.
"Don't worry. There is no doubt in my mind that will live somewhere better."
"Hey look, we're here...wow, it's packed today. Have you ever seen this many people, Rob?"
"Yeah, but that was a couple of years ago. They're probably just doing some big contest or some big star is here"
Maybe the green power ranger is back, that'll make his day...again, I thought. I almost didn't notice Robert talking to me.
"Hey Nicky, you excited?", I turned to him with the smile, "ha ha ha ha, I thought so!"
"Well why I wouldn't I be? I never been to a place like this before, let alone being somewhere other than Jacksonville."
"I know. Just stick with me guys, and well do our damn-est!"