Hello, everyone and welcome to my Fic, Millennia Chronicles! This is the first chapter and while some things may appear to be cliché, I promise that it changes rather quickly. Also, this chapter is a bit short since it is a bit of an introduction, but the rest are about twice as long. I've done through Chapter 18, so if you rate me I'll post more.

CHAPTER 1: Dawning of a New Era

The wind blew through an 18 year old, Ryan's, auburn colored hair as he stood in the Zephyr Fields when a white helicopter soared overhead. It was early September and Ryan was aware that the helicopter he had just witnessed was dropping of the latest incoming freshman at Seto Kaiba's official Duelist Academy. Ryan had come to really enjoy this place. The island was located near Fiji and seemed to never have bad weather. In addition, Seto Kaiba had the island totally revamped. There were fields, caves, forests, beaches, and even deserts located in different areas of the island, although, the beautiful and unique environment came with a price. The Duelist Academy was very rigorous in its training, and had the threats to back up its world renowned reputation. It raised some of the best duelists that the dueling world has known.

Regardless of his physical stature, Ryan had established his reputation at the Dueling Academy. Being 5 foot 10 inches and only 115 pounds, most would see him as a target for bullying. On the contrary, his silent temperament and popularity, due to his dueling talent, made him one of the most feared, yet respected, duelists on the island. He was a member of Obelisk Blue, the dorm in which the most elite duelists stayed, and was arguably the best duelist attending the Duelist Academy. Ryan usually liked to have time to himself in order to ponder life's questions. Before he attended the Duelist Academy, Ryan was going to pursue a career in philosophy. Nobody, including his closest friends, knew of Ryan's true reason for dueling and for attending the Duelist Academy. Seen as the dark and silent type, Ryan was much more then that; a tortured soul that was attempting to find redemption through asking the right questions and gaining the Truth. Ryan applied many philosophical theories to not only his life but to his dueling as well.

"Show me the truth," Ryan though to himself silently.

Suddenly a finger tapped him on the shoulder. Ryan quickly turned around as he saw a boy who was about his age and height, but was much more muscular than him. This boy was also one of Ryan's closest friends on the island, Ben.

"Hey, Ryan," Ben said with an excited tone ringing in his voice, "I had a feeling I'd find you here, they just dropped off the freshman, we have to get to the main Dueling Hall for their placement tests."

Ryan had almost forgotten. The incoming freshman must duel members of Obelisk Blue dorms. Depending on their success in the duel, the freshman were placed in one of two dorms, Osiris Red, for the duelists who are novices, and Ra Yellow, for the experienced and potential Obelisk Blue duelists. The Obelisk Blue dorms were reserved for seniors who showed extreme talent while in the Ra Yellow dorm during their previous years.

Ben and Ryan began to head back to the main dueling hall. Discussion amongst Ra Yellow and Osiris Red duelists occurred as Ryan and Ben passed by. Ben also was one of the elite. From the moment he entered the Dueling Academy, Ben was known for his modest attitude. Ben's deck, on the other hand, was known to come down hard on his opponents without much warning. Ben was quickly placed into the elite group of duelists that were attending the Duelist Academy from the moment of his arrival. He was normal, a care free type that enjoyed a good time with his friends. Known for sometimes being a bit overzealous, Ben simply loved being a part of the Dueling Academy. Unfortunately for Ben's enemies, regardless of this lighthearted outlook, Ben carried some major distastes. He didn't like overly arrogant newcomers that felt they would run the school. He also, wasn't particularly fond of pessimists. While Ben and Ryan appeared to be opposites, Ben saw Ryan as more of a spiritual and silent type opposed to one that was simply down all of the time. Regardless of Ben's elite dueling skills, he would never be bullied. Unlike Ryan, Ben was a fighting machine. Being a black belt in both Soo Bahk Doo, and Capoeira, as well as having some street fighting knowledge to back him up, Ben wasn't one to be toyed with. Some say that although Ben is usually modest and reserved, when pushed to the proper limits, can become as rough as the plethora of divine angels found in his deck.

Ryan and Ben came to the front of the main Dueling Hall. As they walked in they could see 4 different platforms where testing was going on, as well as arena seating all around. Some eager freshman stood with their standard Duel Disks on arm, waiting for their moment to shine or crumble, while other pushed and shoved acting like pre-pubescent boys. Ryan and Ben made their way up to the Dueling register station for attendance purposes.

"Ben Farrow from Obelisk Blue signing in," Ben said to the official in charge of attendance.

"Very Well, Benjamin, you are signed in. And you are?" the official stated, directing his attention to Ryan.

"Ryan DeLaurentis, also from Obelisk Blue," Ryan stated apathetically.

"Ryan you are up next in Arena 1 against Trevor Scanlon." The official stated.

"So it looks like you're up first, eh?" Ben said quizzically.

"Yes, it does." Ryan replied looking down at his deck.

"Well I really feel sorry for this Trevor kid." Ben said. "He's got to go up against the best on the island for his placement test. He's destined for Osiris Red."

"I don't know my opponent; therefore I won't pass judgment on his abilities yet." Ryan said in response to Ben's compliment, "Knowing that you don't know is the path to true knowledge."

"Here he goes again, quoting philosophers" Ben replied playing on Ryan's stern and wise nature. "You do raise a good point, though."

"Trevor Scanlon, please report to Arena 1" an announcer over a loudspeaker broadcasted.

"Well, that's my cue." Ryan said as he made his way to the Arena.

"Good luck, Ryan!" Ben shouted form the stands. "Not like I think you'll need it!"

Everyone began to shift their focus to Arena 1 as Ryan was entering it. Whispers could be heard about how Ryan was supposedly one of the best, and that this new kid was definitely done for. Ryan stood in the arena making final comfort adjustments to his Duel Disk, when the floor on the opposite end of the Arena began to raise revealing Ryan's opponent. The boy seemed to be around 16 and was plump for his age. He had dark brown hair and a mix of freckles and pimples on his face. Ryan looked on and almost appeared irked by this challenge.

"Heya!" the boy said. "My name's Trevor, and I'm a huge fan!"

Ryan hated being treated as a celebrity. He also hated the tone of this boy's voice. It sounded screechy and giddy, two things that Ryan wasn't favorable of.

"Duelists, are you ready?" the judge that stood in the Arena said.

"You better believe it!" Trevor replied "I'm going to be the one to take him down!"

Ryan simply nodded showing the judge that he was recognizing his statement.

"This will be a 4000 Life Point duel, and the new arrival, Trevor, will get the first move," the judge explained. "Duel Start!"