Setting: Broad National High School Tournament – 64 teams. National spotlight. Only one will reign.At the heart of it all… a rising team called Royal Court Academy.
Scene 1: Royal Court Academy Gym – Pre-Tournament Practice
Coach (yelling):"This isn't just another tournament. This is where you make your name. Play smart. Play together. Play like you're already champions!"
The team is huddled:
King – Calm leader. Power: Crown Mode (superior court vision & predictive reflexes).
Mia – King's girlfriend. Power: Gravity Step (manipulates gravity mid-move).
Treasure – Trickster. Power: Teleport Touch (can instantly blink short distances with the ball).
Jasmine – Defender. Power: Lockdown Field (creates a pressure zone around ballhandlers).
Cadel – Cold-blooded shooter. Power: Iron Handles (can freeze any pass or dribble into a perfect rhythm).
AJ – Unpredictable energy. Power: ??? (mystery — hinted to awaken later).
Ebun – Fast-paced guard. Power: Momentum Flow (builds speed with each successful play).
Scene 2: First Match – Royal Court vs. Westline High
The gym is full. Cameras. Scouts. Journalists. The whole country watches.
Opponent: Westline High – aggressive, physical, but under-trained.
First Half:
Mia floats through defenders mid-air like she's dancing in zero gravity.
Jasmine locks down Westline's top scorer — he doesn't score once.
Treasure teleports behind the defense, reverse-lays it in with flair.
But King is quiet... eyes half-closed, almost bored.
Scene 3: The Crown Activates
Final 2 minutes. Tie game. Westline starts pressing.
Coach: "King! You waiting for an invitation?!"
Mia (smirking): "Or are you scared to shine in front of your girl?"
KING (eyes glow gold):"…Time to rule."
CROWN MODE: ACTIVATED
The court slows down for him.
He sees passing lanes before they open.
Throws a no-look dime to Cadel.
Steals the next pass like he read the future.
Then drills the dagger 3-pointer from the logo.
Final Score: Royal Court 72 – Westline 64
Scene 4: After the Game
Treasure: "You see the way King switched on like a lightbulb?"Ebun (glancing at Cadel): "Some of us shine in quiet ways…"Cadel: "...And some people talk too much."Their eyes lock. A flicker of something deeper begins.
Mia (walking beside King):"Third quarter? Really?"King (grinning):"I needed some drama for the fans."
National Player Rankings – After Chapter 1 RankNameSchoolPower
Zane Akano Black flame Academy Voltage Slam
Telvin Brook Academy Pyro Sync
Mia Royal Court Academy Gravity Step
King Royal Court Academy Crown Mode
Cairo Sand Edge High Sandstorm Glare
NOTES:
Zane & Telvin still dominate headlines — they haven't played yet.
Mia's graceful dominance earns her the highest debut.
King's final minutes earned him the spotlight — but can he sustain it?