Another day at school... as 8th graders, Lan and Dex were now in Electopia middle school, a vigorous training school for young Netbattlers havin high goals. Since Mayl and Yai wanted to go to cooking school and computer tech school, they hadn't enrolled in the school. They still lived in the same area, however...
"Class, please welcome Fida Rinochez, Nehrah Kankarya, and Jason Grabourne, three students from our neighboring Solar System, Bala. The system itself is an exact replica of ours, with the exact technology limits and planet size. It is named after the only known planet sustaining life, Bala. If, in a small tournament, they delete any one you, the idea that they have better technology than you is not an alibi for saying you lost. Got it?" Mr. Famous said, before dismissing the class. "Hi! I'm Lan Hikari from ACDC Town!" Lan said, right after class. "Hello... is your NetNavi MegaMan? I heard that you were the top NetBattler in the world! I am staying in your world permanently, so... I would prefer that I explore the Network without any interruption for a few days." Fida answered. "Heyyyy, that's what I did with my normal navi 2 when I moved here! Something is very fishy..." Lan mumbled.
"Jack In! Rune.EXE execute!" Fida said as he jacked into the Network. "Rune, be careful. I have no idea what to expect here. "I do. There are a few mettaurs and larks, as well as volgear, vulgear, and boomers. Nothing I can't handle..."