A/N: Let me start off by saying that this story is not going to be epically long like 'Scott vs. The Indigo Prophecy (And Other Things)' or 'Ramona's Other Job' are set to be. I can't give an exact estimate as to its length, but rest assured that this story has a definite beginning, middle, and end. The Gaming Dimension, which has been used in my previous three Scott Pilgrim fics, will not be featured in this story just to change things up a bit.

After reading three Young Neil centered fics (actually the only three Young Neil centered fics. correct me if I'm mistaken) I thought I'd try my hand at one. G5 is meant to be a fictional parody of the T.V. chanel G4 TV as is its staff to avoid breaking the site guideline forbidding the use of non-ficitonal/non-historical people.

For those of you who don't know what G4 TV is the short version of the story is that it was originally a tv channel geared towards video gamers that eventually sold out and became something entirely different. You can get a better explanation on Wikipedia. Since there are barely any fics about Neil I decided to use him as the protagonist instead of Scott even though the plot of the fic seems slightly more up his alley.

I'm not exactly sure if this chapter is as good as my previous Scott fics, but you guys will be the judges of that. So review if you wish. The time frame of the story is set after 'Scott Pilgrim's Finest Hour'. References will be made to the movie if they suit the situation.

Long ago in the land of Toronto, Canada a hero arose. His name was Scott Pilgrim. To some, including me and pretty much the entire cast of characters, he was regarded as nothing more than a slacker, who had no motivation to do anything serious in his life. That all changed when Ramona Flowers skated into his dreams. Instantly captivated by her, Scott needed to know more about her and soon got a lot more than he bargained for. Ms. Flowers had left quite a chain of evil exes that all wanted him dead to ensure Ramona never knew what it meant to be truly happy. Scott, however, rose up to the challenge and sent them all to their eternal doom. Many people believed him to be the best fighter in the Province, but they were wrong.

There is another...

But before we get to the beginning of his epic quest we must first start out a little earlier.

Another party hosted by Julie Powers

Theme: fictional characters

"Remind me. Why do we keep getting invited to Julie's parties?" Knives asked Stephen. "She doesn't seem to like us and you two aren't even together anymore."

Knives Chau

18 and a half years old

"Believe me Knives. I often ask myself that very same question, but hey. A party is a party so I'm not going to complain about it. Nice costume by the way," he complimented.

"Thanks, Major," Knives said giving him a salute. Knives was dressed up as Chun Li and Stephen was dressed up as Guile.

"Nice costume indeed," Ramona said joining the three.

"This is weeeeird," Knives commented observing Ramona's Cammy costume. She even dyed her hair blonde to complete the costume.

"That's an odd color on you," Wallace said to Ramona finally breaking the Street Fighter chain of costumes though not by much. He was dressed as Sub-Zero.

"Scott begged and pleaded for me to dress like someone from Street Fighter. Did he put you guys up to this as well?" She asked Knives and Stephen.

"Yep. No idea why. Knowing him he probably came dressed as Ryu. Whole thing feels like a set up to a bad joke," Stephen said.

"Speaking of which, has anyone seen Scott or Stacey?" Knives asked.

We are Shatter Band! 1, 2, 3, 4!

Choose your destiny! Flawless Victory. Mortal Kombat!

"Does that answer your question?" Julie Powers asked the group as Scott and Kim began their cover of Mortal Kombat.

"You asked Scott to play at your party?" Stephen asked in mild shock.

"Yes. Given how Envy is half way around the world and whatever band you started in Volume 5 sucks, Scott was the last choice. Lesser of the evils I would say. And as for Stacey, she's being bugged by those three guys in the Boba Fett outfits over there," she said casually and walked away. The gang looked to where she pointed and saw three guys crowding around Stacey in her Princess Leia costume (which costume you ask. You decide). She was rubbing her temples and looked very close to snapping.

"Come on Stacey. Just say the line," John requested of her.

"Leave me ALONE guys," Stacey ordered the three.

"And if we say no?" Michael asked.

"Yeah. What are you gonna do about it?" Jack questioned. Stacey was this close to kicking him in the balls when someone else stepped in.

"I believe the girl asked you to leave her alone."

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"Oh shit. I know that voice," Michael said slowly rising up his head. "It's…it's...not Scott Pilgrim," he said with a feeling of relief.

"Sure sounded like him for a minute," John said exhaling his held breath.

"Kind of looks like him too," Jack added. "What's his name again? Oh that's right," he said snapping his fingers. "You're young Neil." Neil was dressed up as Han Solo from Episode 4 of Star Wars. His eyes narrowed at that name.

"It's Neil," he said clenching his fists. The entire party had seemingly stopped and was watching this little exchange. "I'm giving you people one chance. Leave now and this won't have to turn ugly."

"Why don't you make us leave," Jack challenged standing by his two friends.

"Neil," Stacey said trying to pull him away.

"It's ok Stacey," He said calmly pulling his arm away. A small gust of wind blew through the window as the four continued to glare at one another.

"Michael. Take care of this guy," Jack ordered.

"Right," he obeyed as the VS. symbol materialized.

Ready?

Fight!

Michael took a charge and aimed a jump kick at Neil. Neil's grabbed a close by chair and swung it into him. The chair broke on impact flinging him into the crowd. The crowd shoved Jack back into the fight and he glared at Neil.

"Come on!" Neil taunted and they ran at one another. They collided and Jack shoved Neil back. Neil dodged his punch, grabbed his arm, and tossed him toward the couch. Neil sprinted forward and threw out a kick, which Jack evaded. Neil seized hold of the nearby lamp and chucked it towards Jack. He shielded his face with his arms, but left himself wide open to a kick to the center of his chest.

Jack stumbled back and grabbed John's hand. He spun him into the fray and John delivered a kick into Neil's nose. Neil fell back and crashed on the floor. Jack stepped forward past his colleagues and shot down his foot. Neil caught it and fought to keep it away from his face.

"Shouldn't someone help him?" A random bystander asked then noticed that all the other bystanders were recording the fight on their phones.

"This'll probably be on YouTube in less than a half hour," Wallace estimated.

"Wallace. What are you standing there for?" Stacey asked him.

"Wait for it," Wallace said and then Jack went soaring over the crowd crashing on top of one of Scott's amps. Neil jumped up and parried Michael's punch. He ducked John's left hook and slammed his knee into his face. As he went down Neil blocked Michael's next punch, then the next, and the next. He ducked and drove his fist right into Michael's gut making him gape and clutch it. Neil went for a follow up, but John tackled him from behind. He drove his elbow into Neil's back and then Jack came barreling through the crowd. He kicked Neil across the face and some blood flew from Neil's mouth and onto the carpet. The trio started wailing on Neil not even giving him a chance to stand up.

"What's going on here! ?" Scott shouted and the three all stopped mid-kick.

"Shit, it's Pilgrim!" Jack said backing away from Neil; his friends doing the same. Scott might not be the most popular or liked guy on the block, but most of Toronto knew he was a good fighter especially after what went down at the Chaos Theatre.

"You mess with my friends you mess with me. I suggest you guys hit the road before…"

ZOOM

"…that was fast," Scott commented. He barely saw them rush out of the party. He saw a slightly bloody Neil on the floor and reached out his hand. Neil took it and Scott pulled him up.

"You alright?" Scott asked as the crowd started to disperse like nothing happened.

"Yeah. Thanks for helping me out and all," Neil said starring at the floor for the most part.

"Your face. It's covered in blood," Scott observed.

"It's no big deal. See ya," Neil said before Scott could offer him more help and turned around. Neil walked through the crowd of partiers and outside to the balcony. He rested his hands on the edge and sighed as Kim counted Shatter Band in again.

After six volumes (not to mention a movie) of being nothing more than a supporting character Neil thought this was his one chance to be bad-ass. But one slip up and Scott had to come in and save the day. He even blew it in front of Stacey Pilgrim. Nobody, not even Wallace, knew that Neil harbored a secret crush on Stacey. He had descended into a dark place a year ago. He practically became a shadow of his former self; much like the character Sonic the Hedgehog with his recent games.

When he saw Stacey something clicked in Neil's head and the dark cloud lifted though the moment was totally over shadowed by Scott really addressing him as Neil for the first time ever. How Neil didn't know Stacey, given the amount of time he spent with Scott and Sex bob-omb, was still a mystery to him. Neil wasn't sure what Stacey saw him as. He knew she didn't like him like him, but he wasn't even sure if the were genuine friends or just friends because they know the same people. Well he just blew his one shot to get her to notice him so he might as well not mull over this any longer. It's a lost cause and Neil knew it. He figured he'd sneak out the party and quietly drown his sorrows in Zelda or Tetris or one of the many video games he possessed when he felt someone's hand cover his.

"Hi, Neil."

"Stacey." Neil was surprised to see her standing next to him. He wanted to open his mouth to say something, but no words came to mind. "Um. Hi," he finally got out.

Hi? You and Stacey Pilgrim are finally alone and the only thing you can come up with to say is hi? Neil berated himself in his head.

"I just wanted to thank you for what you did," she said giving Neil a wide smile. He only continued to stare at her. "I could've taken those jerks down if I wasn't wearing this outfit. But it was still sweet of you to stand up for me." Stacey leaned forward and kissed Neil's cheek.

"Good night Neil," she said and walked back inside the party; warm hand slipping out of Neil's. He only gazed at her as she left and put his hand to his cheek. The spot where she kissed him almost felt like it was on fire. A smile slowly formed on his face.

Neil Nordegraf

Status: Totally in love

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It was then that Neil's mind was made up. He wasn't going to give up. Someway he would get Stacey to see him as more than a friend. And there isn't a thing on this Earth that's going to stop him!

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A/N: Unfortunately Neil there is something that can stop you and that's the main plot of the story. But hey. You still have the sub-plot of this story to work that out. See ya then readers!