The next morning.

The curtains add an orange glow to the morning light, every morning a perfect sunrise. It reminds Neon of the times I slept in a beach hut, watching the ocean emerge under the golden shimmer. For a moment his mind conjures the rhythmic waves, soft on the sandy shore and feels my heart beat to the same slow pace. A new day has begun. , I noticed how up close the light pours through every open space between The glass, no different from how it once came through the beach-hut walls, illuminating like brilliant fire-flies each dawn. The material is warm beneath my fingers, and when the sun floods the room, painting the colors anew, he feels a little of those golden rays soak into his skin.

"All 1st year students please head to the main hall." An announcement played from the loudspeaker, It boomed into my ears and caused me to wake up.
I got up from my bed and headed downstairs to the main hall.

The main hall was crowded as there was tons of freshmen who were gathered for the orientation announcement for new 1st years. Unfortunately I was at the back of the hall due to all the students in my way But I could see a woman at the front, She was in her late 40s and had blue hair with a butterfly in her hair. There were several teachers and staff behind her.

"Good Morning everyone and welcome to duel university." she stated. "I'm the chancellor of this house - Centurion. My name is Tokiko Cantrell. Its nice to meet you all!" she clapped.
"You're all a part of this house because you are brave and courageous." She declared. "-And because of that I expect great things from you all."
"You all should be proud to be a part of centurion."

"Classes start two days from now, So please feel free to explore the island in the meantime.

"Skye!" I heard someone shout my name as soon I exited the hall.

I turned and was greeted with the faces of my two best and closest friends, Wyatt and Haydn. I ran to them both before wrapping my arms around thorn in a hug. "Wyatt! Haydn!" I said happily as I hugged them . "You're finally back! Haydn wouldn't shut up about you." Wyatt told me. "Hey! I just wanted my best friend back. You wouldn't shut up either: Haydn told him. "Relax boys, you're both my best friends." I told them as I pulled away.
I knew wyatt and haydn from my old duel academy days. There were my first ever group of friend s and I loved them dearly.

It was then I saw a flash of blue behind Haydn. I smiled as I saw Ruby climb up my leg and sit on my shoulder. followed by the cat appearing from behind her. "Hey. Good to see you again, Ruby ." I told the cute feline. Wyatt, Haydn and all were all huge animal Lovers. We were like the three musketeers. Our ability love animal brought us closer. Wyatt and Haydn were so precious to me. I would do anything for them as they would do anything for me.

" Skye, when will we have another duel?" he asked me. "Well, I just got here. Probably tomorrow." I replied.. Me and my two best friends began walking into Duel University. "So,hay. How are things with you and Kerry?" I asked him. "Pretty good. Chau won't stop hitting on her though: he explained.
"Well, here's a little advice. Tell Chau to back off" I said.
Chau was a creepy boy from the rich hills of southern china. Although he looked handsome, He was a rich bourgeoisie guy who just wanted to show off his money and dueling skills.
I didn't like him.

"Skye's right, Haydn." Wyatt agreed with me. "Thanks, you two." Haydn said. Just then,I saw someone running towards me. She had light purple hair, a white dress and a huge smile on her face. "SKYE!" She yelled. *Plop* I was engulfed by in a hug by this person and they gave me multiple light pecks on the cheek .
"J-Joyce?" It was another one of my friends - Joyce. I met her in duel academy and beat her in a duel and ever since then we've been best friends.
She is a bit over-affectionate at times but I can tell she means well.
"Oh My god skye I missed you so much!" She said.
"Joyce, What are you doing her? I thought you were going to become a dancer?"
"I couldn't deal without being away from and wyatty and haydn for more than 10 seconds so I decided to come here instead!" She exclaimed.
"Wow. You really changed your career path just to be with us? I can't tell if you are crazy or just a good friend." Wyatt said.
"Why not both. Hehehe." Joyce giggled.
"well regardless, I missed you too. All of you." I told her. we all walked together.

" So anyway How are you guys-"

Suddenly, I felt a shoulder collide with mine, making me fall to the ground. I looked and saw the one person I hated the most besides Chau, of course. Her strawberry blonde hair that fell to her waist in locks, her jade green eyes that showed nothing but meanness in them. Celica Jiraya. She was always a mean girl. She always wore so much makeup, you could easily see it. She always flirted with other guys and is a Ra Yellow. She's even tried to hit on Wyatt, Haydn,. Luckily, they all rejected her.

"Watch where you're going, stupid." she said. "Excuse me, you're the one who shoved me!" I argued as I got up, my fists clenched. "Please, I am way better than you in every way." Cecilia said as she flipped her hair.
"How dare you speak that way to Skye?" Joyce said, but was held back by Haydn and Wyatt. "Calm down, Joyie." Haydn said as held her back. "I challenge you to a duel and we'll see who's the best I know for sure that's gonna be me Celica said as she took out her mirror and checked herself out. "I accept your challenge" I said. "Are you sure about this,Skye ?" Joyce asked me. "
I'm dead sure." I said. "Nobody messes with me and gets away with it." I said.

"Very well. We will duel tomorrow after lunch." Celica said as she closed her mirror. I glared at her as I clenched my fists tighter.