LooneyAces here with a new story, as part of the Strangereal-ID4 (Independence Day) Triology. This story will have no action. This story talks about the events of Mobius 1's youth and his journey to becoming an air force pilot, and with the support of his family and two best friends. This is the prequel for the upcoming story SHATTERED SKIES. Anyway, here's chapter 1.

Chapter 1: The beginning.

[Preston, Delarus. Usean Continent. 06:30 hours. April 3, 1995]

The alarm clock goes off, waking up the 14 year old who was sleeping. The 14 year old kid had short brown hair, cut in military style, had brown eyes. For his physical appearance, he was scrawny, but he wasn't a weakling either. He's trying his best to work out. 14 year old Brian Fenton is your average, awkward, nervous and friendly teenager. Like most teenagers, he has crushes on girls, and dislike of bullies. However, he has a noble and honest spirit, intolerant towards injustice and abuses of power. Since he grew up bullied most of his life, he learned on his own that true strength is having the courage to fight against abuse no matter one's power and having compassion for the innocent, but at the same time, as a Catholic, trust his faith in God Almighty Himself. He is also an extremely dedicated person, and that dedication is what made him decided to pursue his career choice of becoming an pilot for the Republic of Delarus Air Force.

Brian got off the bed and stretched his before making his way to the bathroom and into the shower. After the refreshing shower, he went to get prepared. he puts on his brown scapular before putting on his clothes, which consist a pair of blue jeans, a black T-shirt that shows a orange ribbon insignia and the words Infinite-111, and red converse shoes. He looks at himself in the mirror one more time.

"Brian, you're gonna be late!" One of Brian's sisters called from downstairs.

Brian sighed before grabbing his backpack and heads downstairs. In the kitchen, Brian finds his to little sisters, 11 year old Katherine and 9 year old Summer. Katherine, or Kathy as everyone calls her, is known for having the brains and social skills in the family, even for an 11 year old. She had light brown hair, aqua color eyes and wore a pink shirt and jeans. Summer is known for being the most energetic, as well as having similar personality traits to Brian himself. She had brown hair and brown eyes just like Brian and wore a blue shirt and red pants. Anyway, Brian noticed Katherine flipping over papers, going over notes, and strangely, his old middle school notes

"Kathy, why are you going through my middle school work?" Brian asked.

"This is my last year in elementary school. I will soon enter middle school. This is a time where I need to start pursuing my career choices. If I want to become psychologist, I need to work very hard and keep my grades up." Kathy said.

"Kathy, I've never seen you get anything lower than an A minus. You have the commitment." Brian said.

"Thanks, big brother. By the way, Happy Birthday." Kathy said.

"Thanks. Anyway, I better get going before I become late. Later." Brian said before kissing his two sisters on the head.

Brian starts walking in the direction of his school. It was only a 5 minute walk from his house. As he nears Legacy High School, he noticed his best friends AJ Foley and Amanda Manson were waiting for him by the front entrance's stairs.

"What's up, Birthday boy?" AJ said as he fist pump Brian.

"Morning, AJ. Morning, Mandy." Brian greeted.

"Morning Brian. Happy Birthday." Mandy said.

Brian look at his friends closely. AJ, a dark-skin boy with turquoise eyes, black hair and a good muscle built, wearing a red shirt with a number 4 on it, green jeans and brown shoes. AJ is known at the school for his obsession and knowledge of cars. A typical car guy. He's also known to be obsessed with money and getting a girlfriend. He has been Brian's best friends since kindergarden. Amanda is a girl with blue eyes, silky black hair, starting to show the features of a young woman, and wearing a purple top, black jeans and grey combat boots. Amanda, who prefers to be called Mandy, is known for being a vegetarian, a frequent protester, an anti-war activist and most of all, known for being a Goth. She has also been Brian's best friend since Kindergarden. Unknown to Mandy, Brian also has strong feelings for her, however, Brian has one problem, and that is he is too afraid to admit his feelings for her, risking that it might ruin their friendship.

"Thanks." Brian said. "Well, we better get to class before the bell rings."

Brian's friends nodded in agreement. The trio heads inside, stopping at their lockers to grab their materials before going to their first period, Osean class. The teacher didn't arrive yet, so it gave the trio enough time to have a small and short conversation.

"So, Brian. Knowing you, I've taken you've heard about what happen yesterday at the Osean Continent." AJ said.

"Yes. A big victory for the Allied Forces." Brian said.

The trio knows that a large-scale war is taking place at the Osean Continent, which is across the ocean from the Usean Continent. Offically known as the Belkan War, the trio hopes that this war doesn't spread to Usea, or that any Usean countries like Amber, Erusea, or their home country Delarus, doesn't get involved.

"I also heard that the air unit that destroyed that Belkan bomber unit is actually comprised of mercenaries." Brian said.

"Ustio is hiring mercenaries? Mercenary pilots? Never heard that before?" AJ said kinda surprised.

"Oh great, just what this world needs. Mercenary pilots." Mandy said rolling her eyes.

"Mandy, I know that you're against war and mercenaries, but what else Ustio can do? Their air force is almost annihilated." Brian said.

"Get Osean pilots to defend their bases." Mandy replied.

Brian, Mandy, and AJ continue to discuss about the Belkan War until their teacher show up.

Later in the school day, Brian is at the school's library. He has just picked up a book on the world's military aircraft. He was about to check it out when he saw Mandy nearby, reading a Gothic novel. Brian couldn't help but stare at her beautiful blue eyes. They were like diamonds, the way they sparkle in the light. Brian has strong feelings for her. Heck, he even like her as a kid before he even liked girls. Everytime he thinks about her or sees her, his heart beat 1000 times faster. However, Brian couldn't tell Mandy how he feels about her for he fears rejection, her not liking him back, and the possibility of ruining their friendship. Brian sees Mandy as the most beautiful girl he's ever know. Heck, he didn't know how he could tell her if he had the courage to do so. The only people that know Brian's in love with Mandy is his family and AJ. Brian was lost in his thoughts, he didn't know Mandy already approached him and was waving her hand in front of his face.

"Earth to Brian. You okay?" Mandy asked.

"Huh? Oh, sorry Mandy. Just spaced out." Brian said, but not before blushing.

"Oh..okay." Mandy said.

Brian and Mandy goes to check out their books.

By the end of the school day. the trio heads to Brian's house to celebrate his birthday for the rest of the day. For Brian, this particular year, 1995, will be the beginning.

That's the end of this chapter. I Almost forgot, Brian, Mandy, and AJ share the same last names and similar personalities to the three main characters of Danny Phantom. You can learn more about that on my Deviantart page. There will be some DP influence and references but don't worry, this is an Ace Combat story. I know it's a start, but please review. :)