Academia

~August 2021, Omnia Academy~

(The sun goes shining brightly over the pristine halls of Omnia Academy. As the roaring summer comes to an end, a few new students had arrived at this institution)

Kel: Is this the place?

Lo: Sure looks like it. (parks the Pod at a nearby area) I'm so glad that we'd be able to study here.

N: Sure bet. Now I can see where Uzi does her usual school life from back then.

Uzi: Hey, that one's gotta be different if you consider that we'll be doing it in the daytime.

N: Yeesh. Easy already.

Kel: N's right. This is an important part of our teenage lives & it's easily one of the requirements for future jobs.

Lo: You can say that again. (looks at the school's logo) Well, it appears there will be more to discover here.

(Suddenly, a pipe appears & something got shot out of it. It is when Mario landed in front of the windshield)

Kel: GEH! Oh, Mario. Glad to see you here.

Mario: Likewise...

(The gang then walks unto the halls, with each room being designated on classes of special interest named "Clubs")

Uzi: This... is completely unlike the classes I've been in.

Lo: Well it says here that the academy is known to have student-made classes. They had ranged from cooking & politics, to combat and criticism.

Mario: That's a lot's-a fun!

Kel: (reads the pamphlet) Alright, we should be close to the Ethics in Heroics class.

N: There it is.

Kel: Alright, Uzi & N. Since you two wanted to redeem yourselves more & be accepted in society, this class would be great for y-

(Just as they enter the classroom, they had encountered a familiar face)

Maya: Lo, Kel. There you are. (hugs the two)

Lo: Maya. So you're entering this class as well?

Maya: not just that. I'm teaching it!

N & Kel: Whuuuttt?!

Lo: Wait... are you seriously taking Ms. Fisher's words literally?

Maya: Yeah. Since this body once used to teach kids, I figured to do the same to future heroes. (looks at the class) & Between you & me, I think there are a few people we might've known of.

(Amongst the other people in the class, Desti, FightingMario54321, & a white-haired cat girl happened to be a few familiar faces that took a class here)

Uzi: Well, it looks like it is our stop. See you guys at the opening ceremony!

(As Uzi & N enter the class, Maya then spares a glance onto Mario, whom he quickly shuffles away. Upon considering what happened back at the new "Universe", it seems they're too embarrassed to look at each other)

Kel: (to Lo) It looks like Maya wasn't the only one with butterflies in their stomach.

Lo: This reminds me, what clubs would you be joining?

Kel: Not much. I'll be taking Music Dynamics and Spiritual Guidance Clubs. This seemed to be too related to my ancestor's line of work.

Lo: I can tell that. (thinks a little further) & yet there would be more to discover...

~Opening Ceremony~

(As crowds had surfaced in the auditorium, Lo & Kel were not the only ones to feel excited about the start of the new semester)

Lo: (reads the pamphlet) Wait a minute... it says here that the duration of the student's enrollment changes depending on how well they performed. Even the academy's elite only lasted a single school year to get themselves graduated.

Bob, having taken up Customer Services: Looks like I need to bring up my A-Game to sca- I mean... maintain my hotel business.

Kel: I just hope you all know what you are doing, especially seeing my husband took up both Meme Research & Power Clubs.

Lo: What would I say? I had to improve my training as a Special Meme Guardian. Also, my mother insisted on taking them both.

Kel: I can't complain about that. You're gonna become a great guardian, I know it.

(Suddenly, the lights dim down as SMG1 & 2 walk on stage)

SMG1: Attention everyone. I know you all were looking forward to a new semester. But unlike the other schools, this one enables students like you to use your passion as a way of learning.

SMG2: Omnia Academy is renowned to have special "classes" that can benefit anyone learning here. There is no wrong way to spend your time here, but there is one rule: Both passion and growth are key to a better future. Both of these are crucial to achieving graduation faster.

SMG1: As leaders of the Meme Research Club, we are hereby welcome to have you in this school year.

(As everyone claps, the curtain above raises to reveal a giant screen sticking out of it)

SMG2: And this year is going to be special as well.

SMG1: This year is the very first to welcome a virtual support body for the entire school.

(The screen turns on to reveal a cube with 3 arrows protruding away from it. Then a symbol of Alpha & Omega appears over the symbol)

Everyone, meet A.S.H.O. The Artificial School, Headmistress of Omnia.

ASHO: It has been an honor to finally meet you all, as both advisor & mentor of the whole year.

SMG2: She would function like what you expect at online classes, with webinars & vast problem-solving capabilities. ASHO can be found anywhere throughout the academy to ensure you would have a productive time.

(Lo then looks at Uzi, who looks sternly at the screen)

Lo: Is something wrong?

Uzi: I don't know... but this symbol & voice sound a bit familiar...

SMG1: Now everyone, let's celebrate a new year at Omnia Academy!

End of Ch. 53