CHAPTER 1 – FIRST ENCOUNTER
“Get up, Takeshi! You are going to be late for your big day! “A voice called out from outside of a room. A young teen rubbed his eyes and checked out a clock beside his bed. “Takeshi! Get up now!” a woman’s voice yelled outside the room’s door, followed by loud banging on the door. “Alright2, I’m already up!” the teen hurriedly gets up and ran to the bathroom with a towel in his hand.
“Sheesh, look at you. Already a teenager but still struggling to get up in the morning.” A middle-aged woman nagged at the said teen. “Aunt Miya, I know that, and I sincerely appreciate your helps in helping me daily.” The teen said while giving a mini love hand sign. “You are going to register as a Hunter today, right? I wish you all the lucks in the world.” Aunt Miya said while returning the hand sign to Takeshi. “Thanks, Aunt Miya.” Takeshi said while heading out to his destination.
The destination? The Metamon Organization. An organization specializes in managing the current chaotic situation. The organization’s aim is to train ‘Hunters’ in efforts to combat the otherworldly beings wreaking havoc around the world.
“Look, mom and dad. Today marks the day where I, Takeshi Thompson, your son, will seek revenge on these vile creatures. Watch over me, mom and dad. “Takeshi mumbled to himself while holding a pendant in his hands.
“Hello, welcome to Metamon Organization, where we aim to restore mankind’s glory. How may I help you?” A kind receptionist greeted Takeshi with a business smile on her face. ‘Talking to another woman except my aunt makes me nervous’ Takeshi thought to himself. “Sir, are you okay? Is there anything that you need my help with?” the receptionist asked once again. “Ah, sorry. I just want to register myself to become a Hunter.” Takeshi flustered. “Have you already taken the necessary tests for registration purposes?” the receptionist asked. “Eh, there’s a test to become a Hunter?” Takeshi scratched his head while asking the receptionist. “Yes, there is a test to be passed if one seeks to become a Hunter. We cannot just approve a Hunter without proper qualifications, aren’t we?” The receptionist stated while holding back her laugh. “Hehe, sorry I’m just too excited to become one. So, where can I apply for this test?” Takeshi asked while hiding his embarrassment.
‘Man, I really embarrassed myself on the first day, eh?’ Takeshi thought to himself. “Attention, future Hunters and flops. I, Mr. Ryu will be overseeing your tests today. My advice? Focus and do your best in the tests. May the Binance be with you.” A stern looking man wearing glasses addresses the candidates.
The tests were fairly simple ones, some fitness tests, written tests and strategizing tests. “Candidate #7, Takeshi Thompson. Come in front to receive your results.” Mr. Ryu ordered. “Sir, yes sir!” Takeshi saluted before walking over to Mr. Ryu. “Congratulations, you passed the tests. You may proudly call yourself as a Hunter from today on. Proceed to the registration counter for further instructions.” Mr. Ryu handed Takeshi a golden pass. “Sir, thank you sir!” Takeshi saluted before walking outside of the test hall.
“Congratulations on your stellar results, Mr. Takeshi Thompson. May I ask what your codename as a Hunter is?” the receptionist asked Takeshi. “May I ask for any suggestions, Miss Alisa?” Takeshi asked the receptionist. “How about TaTo? It’s a short version of your name.” the receptionist said. “I like that. Thanks Miss Alisa.” Takeshi said. “My pleasure, TaTo.” Alisa replied.
“Now, I just need to summon a MetaMon from this insignia, right?” Takeshi fumbled around with a golden emblem in his hands. “Metamon, come!” he throws the emblem to the floor while shouting in hopes of invoking a MetaMon but failed miserably. “Meta Bunshin No Jutsu!” he chanted while making a weird hand gesture but still nothing came out. “Miss Alisa, is this insignia broken? I tried doing all sorts of things, but nothing was summoned. “Hahaha, TaTo, you are a funny guy. You have to drip your blood on the insignia before taming a MetaMon in the wild.” Miss Alisa hiding her face, probably laughing out loud.
“Okay, I got this. Miss Alisa said that I can either hunt one myself or look up the taming center. So, taming center it is!” Takeshi walked to the said destination.
“Hey, watch it!” a MetaMon bumped into Takeshi, causing them to fall over. “Ouch, watch it! Where’s my insignia? -!” Takeshi saw that his insignia glows and merge with the MetaMon in front of him. “How did?!” the MetaMon yelled out, shocked by the fact that Takeshi, a random Hunter it bumped onto, is now its Master.
