Aurora Academy Day
A sprawling gothic-style building Aurora Academy dominates the landscape Gargoyles leer from the rooftops and towering spires pierce the bright sky . MARVIN RYLAN, 16 ,American-Filipino ,
a mix of nervous excitement and apprehension etched on his face , Approaches the imposing gates He clutches
a worn torn satchel
Marvin: Wow..
He looks up awestruck Students in futuristic uniforms move purposely through the grounds some practice combat techniques
In the courtyard other huddle in small groups their hushed conversations hinting at shared secrets
Marvin: This is.... Intense.
He glances at a holographic billboard showcasing past Aurora Academy Graduates many with incredibly powerful auras One image shows his parents his father a Stern but pround SS+. Ranked hunter and his mother a radiant SS+ ranked hunter There's even a glimpse of his grandfather. An iconic SSS+ Hunter
Marvin: Guess i have big shoes to fill (nervous chuckle)
He spots four other teenagers Standing near a fountain. Each radiating power That is almost palpable They are ELIANORE , KAITO , LILIA and AXEL. His fellow UR+ classmates He hesitates. Then walks toward them his satchel swinging.
Marvin:alright.... You got this ... Just act natural
He takes a deep breath composing himself
he approaches the group with a determined smile ready to begin this new chapter of his life
Aurora Academy common room
A vast high ceilinged room buzzes with activity students in sleek futuristic uniforms mill about some study holographic displays others engaging in lively conversations the air hums with the low thrum of advanced technology Elianore a striking girl with fiery red hair effortlessly manipulate arcane symbols in the air with a flick of her wrist. Kaito a towering figure with a stoic expression practicies silent combat stances Lilia nimble and quick expertly dismantles a complex energy weapon Alex all raw power and confidence effortlessly tosses a Heavy training weight around Marvin approaches hesitantly..
Marvin: Hi 👋..
Elianore glances up her eyes flashing with curiousity Kaito barely registers his presence Lilia continues her work but her eyes flicker toward his
Elianore:you must be Marvin
Marvin:yeah thats me... It's..... Nice to meet you all .
Axel stops his weight- tossing a smirk playing on his lips
Axel:The famous Marvin Rylan .. heard your grandpa's a legend
Marvin:he is . Yeah . A little intimidating honestly.
Kaito:Your reputation precedes you..(said quietly)
Lilia puts her weapon down turning to Marvin with a wry smile.
Lilia: Dont let kaito scare you he's just intense about training
Elianore: he's right though the Rylan carries weight
Marvin fidgets with his satchel strap.
Marvin:im just.. trying to make my mark.. you know? Not live up to expectations
Alex: Expectations are overrated Strength is what matters. And trust me you've got plenty of that.
He flexes his biceps grinning
Marvin: we'll see about that..
A beat of silence then a shared smile breaks the tension the beginnings of a team are forming
The Academy Simulation Lab day
The lab is a vast circular chamber dominated by a holographic projection of a crumbling dungeon Jagged stone walls dripping water and lurking shadows fill the space Marvin Elianore Kaito Lilia and Axel stand at the edge their futuristic uniforms shimmering slightly in the projected light each wears a neutral headset.
Instructor 0.S :Ready trainees? This simulation will test your teamwork and adaptability. Good luck
The projection flickers and the five are instantly immersed in the dungeon the holographic environment feeling shockingly real
Elianore:This is.. Intense..
Lilia:Wow It feels so real!
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Kaito:Lets move. (Immediately said)
Axel: i fear nothing LETS GO!
Flexing his muscles
Marvin: wonder if i can eat jolibee here
Kaito takes the lead his movements precise and economical Lilia flanks him her bow already drawn Axel brings up the rear radiating confidence Elianore casts a protection spell a shimmering barrier enveloping the group
Marvin: I'm ready...but hungry?
Marvin activates his aurora support abilities
Enchancing the group's speed and defense they encounter a wave of grotesque shadowy creatures Kaito engages them head on his fighting style brutal yet effective Lilia's arrows strike with deadly accuracy Axel's raw power shreds the creatures Elianore maintains the protective barrier weaving additional offensive spells
Marvin: I'm boosting your speed and defense!
He channles his power the dungeon floor around them glowing faintly the creatures fell faster with each wave
Axel:Good Job! Rylan! GOOD BOY
Marvin:....
Despite Marvin's support a stray shadow creature manages to break through the defenses striking Kaito
Kaito:Tch!
Marvin: I should've anticipated their flanking maneuvers I apologize..
Kaito: ....kaito shakes it off but it's clear there's a lack of coordination
Lilia:we need better communication next time lets focus on coordinated attack pattern less ... Improvisation.
They push deeper into the dungeon the simulation throws increasingly difficult challenges their way exposing further flaws in their coordination the holographic environment shifts and changes the dungeon becoming more treacherous
AXEL: COME ON COME ON WOOAHH
Marvin: There's too many of them ! Move !
Flaming Shields!
Flaming shields that instantly burned the shadow creatures not a single one can get past
Axel:Boi damn. Nice flames dude. First time seeing a support class do that.
Lilia: Impressive!
Elianore: cute flames
Kaito:.... Not bad
Marvin:costs alot...i feel drained...so hungry
Instructor 0.S: Simulation ending Analysis commencing
The holographic environment dissolves The five stand in the lab slightly breathless their bodies sore the experience feels entirely real
Aurora Academy Simulation lab
The simulation has ended the holographic dungeon has dissolved leaving the five trainers Marvin Elianore Kaito Lilia Axel in the sterile white of the lab sweat beads on their foreheads kaito clutches his side a faint purple bruise blooming on his arm where the shadow creature struck Red Warning Lights Intermittently across the control panels A jarring alarm blares
Instructor 0:S: Trainee immediate evacuate system failure imminent. Repeat immediate evacuation
Panic flickers across their faces Elianore rushes to Kaito's side checking his injury
Elianore:Kaito are you alright?
Kaito:fine just a scratch(wincing)
He tries to play it off but his hand shakes slightly as he touches his arm
Marvin: that wasn't just a simulation was it? It felt... Real.
Axel:Way Too real Bro! the way it broke through the system's supposed to be impenetrable
Lilia checks her bow her expression grim
Lilia: We need to get out of here now..
The alarms Intensify The sparks fly from a nearby consule The air crackles with energy
Elianore:The instructor said system failure what if the breach wasn't just in the simulation?
Marvin:What If those monsters... What if they're real
Axel: Really now Bro! They can catch these hands of iron if they dare! though i will definitely lose
They exchange a dawning look of horror the lab door hisses open revealing a corridor bathed in emergency red lightning the sounds of chaos echo from beyond
Marvin: SPRINT FASTER THAN FLASH!!!
Axel:QUICKER THAN QUICK FASTER THAN FAST RAHH!!
Kaito:RUN!
Lilia: WAIT FOR ME!!
Elianore: !!!!!!!!
They sprint towards the exit the fear palpable the first taste of real danger has arrived.