CAPTAIN NEUTRON : the Light of Hope

School / tryouts

Morning in Marcus's Room:
Darnell: (squinting at the glowing meteorite) Marcus, what's this? It's like something out of a sci-fi movie.
Marcus: (grinning) That, my friend, is the neutron star fragment. Remember the meteor shower? It gave me superpowers. I can create energy orbs, manipulate stuff—it's wild.
Darnell: (leaning in) Superpowers? Seriously? Man, I want some too. Imagine being Black Falcon with actual powers!
Marcus: (holding up a finger) Hold your horses, Darnell. If we find another fragment, it's yours. But for now, let's test my abilities. Maybe I can shoot energy beams or lift the TV remote telekinetically.
Darnell: (excited) Yes! And you could be Neutron Star—defender of the living room! Okay, first test: Can you make the pizza box float?
Marcus: (concentrating) Here goes... whoosh! Look, Darnell, it's levitating!
Darnell: (impressed) Dude, you're like a cosmic magician. Next test: Can you beat me in Street Fighter? Ryu vs. Neutron Star!
Marcus: (grabbing the controller) Prepare to eat Hadoukens, my friend. Round one, fight!
Later, in the Virtual Arenas of Soul Calibur:
Darnell: (grinning) Marcus, you're good at this. But can Neutron Star handle a sword? Let's see you as Mitsurugi.
Marcus: (swinging the virtual blade) En garde! I'll slice through evil like a neutron-powered samurai.
Darnell: (narrowing his eyes) You're not bad, but I've got moves. Watch my Kilik—staff skills supreme!
Victory Dance After Sports Games:
Marcus: (panting) Okay, Darnell, you're the fighting game champ. But let's settle this on the court. Basketball—Neutron Star vs. Black Falcon.
Darnell: (dribbling) You're on! But remember, I've got agility and strategy. You've got...what? Cosmic slam dunks?
Malik's Interruption from the Next Room:
Malik: (yelling) Marcus! Keep it down! I'm trying to snipe here!
Marcus: (whispering) Sorry, Malik. We're just testing superpowers. Carry on with your Call of Duty heroics.

Marcus: "Darnell, you can't tell my parents! My dad's got strong opinions about superheroes, and he might get mad."

Darnell: "I get it, but we just met yesterday. What if something bad happens? They should know."

Marcus: "I know we just became friends, but I need you to trust me on this. I promised I'd only use my powers for good."

Darnell: "But what if they find out anyway? Then we're both in trouble."

Marcus: "Look, Darnell, I really need you to keep this secret. If my dad finds out, he might make me stop being a superhero."

Darnell: "Alright, I won't say anything.

Marcus: "Thanks, Darnell. I appreciate it."

Scene: Buckeye Junior Valley Middle School Office
Dr. Angela Wright: (smoothing her lab coat) Good morning. We're here to enroll our son, Marcus Wright. I'm Dr. Angela Wright, astrophysicist at the Columbus Observatory.
Mr. Samuel Wright: (adjusting his glasses) And I'm Mr. Samuel Wright, also an astrophysicist. Our boy's got a cosmic curiosity, you see.
School Secretary: (looking impressed) Ah, the Wrights! We've heard about Marcus. His certificates are quite stellar—honor roll, science fair winner, and that impressive star chart he submitted last year.
Dr. Angela Wright: (proudly) Yes, he's our little comet. His birthday's on August 11—the day the Perseids meteor shower graces our skies.
Mr. Samuel Wright: (leaning in) Speaking of meteors, we found something unusual during our last stargazing trip. A fragment from a neutron star. Marcus touched it, and—
School Secretary: (leaning forward) Fascinating! His passion for science shines through. We'll make sure he has stellar opportunities here.
Dr. Angela Wright: (nodding) Thank you. Marcus is ready to explore the cosmos within these walls.
And so, with certificates in hand and the universe awaiting exploration, Marcus Wright stepped into the halls of Buckeye Junior Valley Middle School—a star destined to shine academically.

Marcus: (nervously adjusting his backpack) Mom, Dad, I hope this school is ready for a cosmic enthusiast like me.
Dr. Angela Wright: (smiling) Marcus, you'll shine like a supernova. And look, there's Dr. Celeste Nocturne—the science teacher. She's legendary.
Mr. Samuel Wright: (whispering) . Let's keep the superpowers under wraps.
Dr. Celeste Nocturne Approaches:
Dr. Celeste Nocturne: (graceful and composed) Welcome, students! I'm Dr. Nocturne, your guide through the cosmos of knowledge. Some call me the "Stellar Educator," but you can just call me Ms. Nocturne.
Marcus: (wide-eyed) Wow, she's like a constellation in human form.
Dr. Celeste Nocturne: (noticing Marcus) Ah, our newest star pupil! Marcus Wright, right? Astrophysics runs in your veins, I hear.
Marcus: (nervously) Uh, yes! I mean, I love stars, galaxies, and—um, science.
Dr. Celeste Nocturne: (leaning in) Marcus, let me share a secret. When I was your age, I devoured books on neutron stars. Their immense gravity, their pulsars—I dreamt of unraveling their mysteries.
Marcus: (eyes wide) You studied neutron stars too? But you're a teacher now!
Dr. Celeste Nocturne: (wistful) Yes, life took me from research papers to lesson plans. But the cosmos still whispers to me. Neutron stars—the remnants of colossal explosions. Imagine a city's mass squeezed into a sugar cube. That's a neutron star.
Marcus: (excited) And their magnetic fields! They're like cosmic lighthouses, beaming radio waves across the universe.
Dr. Celeste Nocturne: (nodding) Exactly. And their slow spins, like ancient dancers waltzing through time. Some even emit gravitational waves, ripples in spacetime.
Marcus: (remembering his secret) Yes, fascinating! I can't wait to learn more.
Dr. Celeste Nocturne: (leaning closer) Marcus, keep that curiosity burning. We'll explore the universe together, one equation at a time