Under the guidance of Jean-Michel Roget, Sector Security has managed to keep the Topsiders safe and the Commons under control with the use of ARC technology. New Domino City has never been safer. With his proven results, the high council has elected to grant him more power and a larger budget to enforce the policies of New Domino City.
Training our youths to be the very best, it can only be the Sector Security Junior Academy. We shape the future of safety. We turn boys and girls into strong, independent leaders. Enrolling in the academy, students can expect a top-notch education, the highest quality instructors, and the opportunity to succeed at every turn. Our rigorous program will prepare youths to be role models for future generations, master the art of dueling, and lead them to promising careers in Sector Security. Enroll today!
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An alarm clock went off at 5 AM. Aaron hopped down from the top bunk and shut it off. "Zane, get up." The fourteen year old said hitting him with a pillow.
The black-haired boy rubbed his eyes rolling over. "Why are you so excited?"
"Duel Runners test today." Aaron grabbed a towel and walked down the hall to the bathroom. He stepped into one of the shower stalls and let the warm water wash over him. "I'm going to pass today. I've failed five times, but today will be different."
After his shower, Aaron returned to his room and got dressed. He finished buttoning up the short sleeved, navy-blue shirt that had two pockets on the chest. He tucked it into the black slacks before putting on his belt; to his side was a holster containing his deck. He tied his black work boots before strapping on his Sector Security issued duel disk; the navy-blue duel disk had a small insignia for Sector Security on it.
He returned to the bathroom and brushed his teeth. He then ran a comb through the short brown hair on his head. "All set." He smiled at his reflection staring at the blue-eyes in the mirror.
Aaron walked back to his room to see Zane sitting on the bed studying his Sector Security codebook. "Ready for breakfast?" He asked putting the book in his bag.
"Let's go." Aaron said.
A girl named Sara was waiting for them in the hallway. Her purple eyes stared at the boys. Her shoulder length black hair was tied into a high ponytail. Instead of wearing the black slacks, she chose to wear black cargo shorts and black running shoes. "Notice anything new?" She pointed to her left sleeve.
"You earned a stripe. Nice." Zane smiled. "What'd you do?"
"Took down ten seniors in a row in duel class. The teacher thought I deserved it. I think they're cleaning bathrooms all week."
"Rough." Zane responded. "Let's go to breakfast." He pointed down the hall and started walking.
In the cafeteria, the group stood in line. Someone ladled scrambled eggs on to their trays, set two pieces of toast on it, and gave them a small carton of milk. The group of friends found their seats.
Aaron finished his breakfast before everyone else. "Where are you going?" Sara asked.
"Duel Runner course. I have a test today, and I plan on passing. I'll see you guys later." Aaron ran out of the cafeteria with a determined look on his face.
In the garage, Aaron walked over to one of the racks and grabbed a helmet. "Hey look, it's first turn fail." A boy shoved Aaron to the ground. His smile was visible while his eyes were behind a pair of aviator sunglasses. His friends looked the same all wearing the same sunglasses and uniform.
"Shouldn't you guys be in class?"
"No way. We don't want to miss you flying over the barrier, again."
"Shut up." Aaron pushed him aside putting on his helmet and a pair of sport sunglasses. He hopped on to the Duel Runner and put his duel disk in the slot. He grabbed the handles and revved the bike waiting for his instructor to give him the signal to go. He saw the hand wave and he was off. He kept accelerating along the straight path until he was at the optimal speed. The first turn was coming; Aaron maintained his speed. At the last second, he turned and swerved into the padded barrier. He flew off his Duel Runner and hit the wall.
Everyone who was watching laughed at him. Even the instructor was trying to hold back a laugh. Aaron walked over to the overturned bike and grabbed his duel disk. He tossed the helmet aside and put the sunglasses in his bag. "You didn't pass." The instructor said making a mark on his clipboard. Aaron sighed walking out of the room.
A security camera in the room had captured the incident. Students found the footage and watched it repeatedly laughing at Aaron as he passed them in the halls.
Lunchtime came. Aaron sat at his seat with a tray on the table. The sandwich had a few bites taken out of it. He put his head down.
"You okay?" Sara asked sitting across from him.
"Nope." Aaron responded quickly.
Zane sat next to him and rubbed his shoulder. "You could always be a stomp trooper."
"Not happening." Aaron mumbled.
He felt someone grab the back of his shirt; the boy had two stripes on his sleeve. "Nice failure." He threw Aaron to the floor. No one dared to interfere knowing that the boy had higher authority.
"Just leave me alone."
The boy stared at Aaron a little longer. "Aren't you the guy who uses those weak little monsters? This is too good."
"I bet those weak little monsters could take you." Aaron stood up and pulled his deck from his holster. He put it in his duel disk watching it power on with the green hologram for his cards.
"Bring it. I have a real Sector Security deck." He powered on his duel disk. The duel started with 4000 life points. "I'll take the first move since I'm a higher rank than you. First up, I summon the tuner, Vigilante Zeni from my hand. By reducing its attack to zero, I can summon Vigilante Gata from my hand. I tune Vigilante Gata with Vigilante Zeni and Synchro summon." The monsters' levels totaled to seven. "Come forth, Marksman Heiji Type 0!" The monster rose to the field with 2400 attack and 2000 defense. "Try to beat that."
Aaron drew his card. "One monster in facedown defense position. I end my turn."
The boy drew his card. "And I thought that you were pathetic on a Duel Runner."
"If you're so sure of yourself, attack it."
"First, I'll summon Comrade Swordsman of Landstar. All warrior monsters I control gain an extra 400 attack." His monsters all gained 400 attack. Comrade Swordsman of Landstar's attack grew to 900. His marksman's attack grew to 2800. "Marksman Heiji, destroy his facedown."
"My facedown was Key Mouse. I can add one level three or lower beast type from my deck to my hand. I select Sea Koala." Aaron showed the card before placing it in his hand."
"Comrade Swordsman of Landstar, show him some discipline!" Aaron winced watching his life points fall to 3100. "Your move, loser."
"I'm not going to lose." Aaron drew his card. "I have a special card in my hand. It's called Ayers Rock Sunrise." His expression remained calm activating it. "I can summon one beast type from my graveyard, but I won't be able to activate its other effect. I bring back Key Mouse." The small creature reappeared on the field in attack position. "I summon Sea Koala from my hand and activate its effect. I can reduce one of your monsters' attacks to zero. I select your marksman."
The boy clenched his fist watching his monster's attack fall to zero.
"Key Mouse, take him out." Aaron's monster tackled the marksman and reduced the boy's life points to 3900.
"That was pathetic, and I get to bring back the monsters I used for my Synchro summon."
"I tune level one Key Mouse with level two Sea Koala. I Synchro Summon Mist Bird Clausolas. One card facedown, and I'm done." The bird rose to the field with zero attack.
"No attack. Are you kidding me?" The boy drew his card. "I almost feel bad for you, but I don't. I tune level three Comrade Swordsman of Landstar with level three Vigilante Zeni to Synchro summon Goyo Guardian. I tribute Vigilante Gata to summon Freed the Matchless General. Goyo Guardian, let that pathetic monster have it!"
"Not so fast. I activate the trap, Threatening Roar. There is no battle phase this turn."
"You bought yourself some time. I end my turn."
Aaron drew his card. "I don't know if you're smart enough to remember this card, but I have another Ayers Rock Sunrise. I bring back Sea Koala. This time though, it's different because I can activate its other effect. For each beast in my graveyard, your monsters lose 200 attack. I have one." Aaron watched the monsters lose 200 attack.
"That's not enough to help you win."
"I summon Hyena from my hand. Mist Bird Clausolas can reduce your Goyo Guardian's attack to zero, and I'll have Sea koala do the same thing for Freed. Sea Koala, destroy Goyo Guardian." The boy's life points fell to 3800. "Hyena, Freed." The boy's life points fell to 2800. "Bring it." Aaron ended his turn.
"You asked for it." He drew his card. "I play Monster Reborn. Come back Goyo Guardian and wreck that annoying Mist Bird Clausolas!" Aaron's life points fell to 300. "Now Mist Bird Clausolas comes to my side of the field in defense mode. You're dead."
"I'm not out yet." Aaron drew his card. "I play Stop Defense and force Mist Bird Clausolas into attack position. Sea Koala will bring your Goyo Guardian's attack back down to zero. It's almost like you're wide open for an attack now. I summon another Hyena from my hand. To make sure this ends, I play Rush Recklessly and give Sea Koala an extra 700 attack. Sea Koala, destroy Mist Bird Clausolas." The boy winced watching his life points fall to 2000. Hyena, attack Goyo Guardian." The boy tensed up watching his life points fall to 1000. "Now, my other Hyena can finish this." Aaron watched the creature pounce on the boy and knock him to the floor and his life points to zero. "Call my monsters weak again." Aaron powered off his duel disk and put his deck in his holster. He turned around and walked out of the cafeteria.
A girl ran up to him with a red beret on her head and a cord over her shoulder signaling her high-ranking position. "Dean wants you in his office. Come with me."
Aaron nodded his head following her.
"Sir, I brought him." The girl said walking into the office.
"Thank you. You can go now." She nodded her head walking out of the room. Aaron took a seat in one of the chairs by his desk.
"Aaron, another failure on your Duel Runner test." He sighed looking over the folder in front of him. "It has become clear that you are not meant to be a Duel Chaser. You can go." Aaron sighed standing up and walking away; a notebook fell from his bag. The dean walked over and picked it up. "What's this? This is not a regulation notebook."
"It's nothing, give it back." Aaron tried to take it.
"Stand down." He ordered opening it up. He examined it closely. "These are designs for a Duel Runner."
"Yeah." Aaron responded nervously.
"It's an unusual design, but it looks functional. If I run this design by Chief Roget and have it made, would you be able to ride it and pass your test?"
"Yeah, I would. These Duel Runners are too big."
"You can go, but I will be holding on to this." He put the notebook in his desk drawer dismissing Aaron. He stopped Aaron at the door. "Remember that we allow for opportunity here. You just need to look for it." Aaron nodded his head walking out of the office.
Aaron returned to his room and sat at his desk doing his homework. Zane walked in. "What happened?"
"Nothing. He just chewed me out for failing my test."
"It'll get better." Zane slapped him on the back.
"Yeah." Aaron responded smiling weakly.
I might include characters from other dimensions, but I will modify their decks to be Synchro-based. Let me know what you think or what I should work on in future chapters. PMs and reviews are welcome.