KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS IN OUR MILLENNIA

By: Blue Dragon

INTRODUCTION:

How does learning become more entertaining and more appealing than the
usual way? Learning shouldn’t be forced to an individual especially for the young
minds; it mustn’t be limited and should always be detailed and should show the
application of the study to our daily life so that it would be fully understood by the
particular person. In my own perception, the most entertaining way to teach is
through a series of stories to be read and understood by the reader. That is why I
created my own story that would give knowledge and principles to the people. My
story is generally about the extraordinary lives of each unique character of mine.
“Unique” because they have their own specialty and difference from one another.

My story is entitled as “Knowledge and Ideas in our Millennia” because it is

a realistic travel through time and through which my unique characters will be able
to learn a lot of knowledge from the past, present and the future and may discover a
life-changing event in their life. Join them as they do their part in their community
and you’ll be able to understand their personality through reading and putting the
thoughts in your heart and mind.

CHAPTER ONE: BORN RIVALS

In year 2250 D.C in the planet known before as Earth a technological

revolution occurred and Earth undergone changes from being a natural planet into
a semi-natural planet because most of its parts became artificial. Take note this is a
story not a fact or prediction. Earth today is Earth as you know it.
 Earth was since called neo-Earth, the new planet even though it is semi-
natural still it is a perfect “paradise” for most biological organisms. Neo-Earth is
composed of 2 artificial continents namely; Benzantine and Tech-zone and 1 natural
continent Green Shelter. Benzantine is an area populated with different races of
people with their own preserved traditions and culture; Tech-zone is an area for
scientific discoveries, experimental activities and home of several inventions for the
future; Green Shelter is the home for the wild life and diverse biological organisms
and purposely for the survival of which.

Well, that is my future, in the present there are 7 continents namely; Asia,
Africa, N. America, S. America, Europe, Antarctica and Australia respectively. Now
I shall go back to my story.

The most popular city in Tech-zone, Naturelock is known for its natural
perimeters and brilliant peoples living in it. It is divided in 4 divisions namely;
Seaside, Central Industrial Division, Nature Plains and Business Zone.

In Central Industrial Division, the center of most city activities and mostly
all public political buildings are stationed has one special educational center which
is known as AMU (Almighty Minds University).

In AMU dating June 10, 2250, an election will occur shortly. This election is
for the vacant positions of Master Brains Administration (MBA). There are 3 groups
for the election lead by Rocketjet Highflier, Rechz Highflier and Juanico del
Flammingo respectively.

An election is an event where members of a community or group have the

authority to vote or choose a particular representative for a particular position.
During the ceremony at the university, the students where gathered like herds and
was chatting really loud that made the principal start her unprepared speech.

Lordes: Before I officially start this very important election for this day, the 3
intelligent candidates will give their own propositions about many things here on
Naturelock but first of all…KEEP QUIET!!!..... (Sounded really loud)

All of the AMU students kept quiet after hearing the loud and fatal shout of
Lordes. Well, the students knew how “deadly” the voice of the principal is. Her voice
is actually very loud that it could cause ear deaf and sometimes destroy some
“porcelain”.

Lordes: Now…may I call on the first of the three candidates…this person is

the only inheritor of the popular Flammingo Clan, the richest clan in Tech-zone and 3 rd in
Neo-Earth…behold the 1st candidate…Juanico del Flammingo.
 Juanico: Thank you my dear principal for your money-rific introduction
about the “great” me. Well, Good morning to all inferior humans and my underlings, in
short all of you. I as the well-honored son of the richest personality in our dear continent
wanted you to know that I shall meet all demands in accordance to the repairing,
maintaining and improving all facility with my very own infinite money and not only that
I shall give gifts and allowance to everyone who will be loyal and true to me even though
it is fake…I still will do so. We already know…or not that most of our facility are already
“ancient” and already malfunctions that it could not be used by AMU students anymore. I
just want you to remember without ME there would be zero financial assistance to AMU
and maybe all the advanced facilities here are not built. I also want to tell you that anyone
who has financial problems is welcome to come to me and 100% I shall help you. So, I
have to order you to all vote for me and my money-rific wallet as the new president of
MBA…I’m calling for everyone, even my rivals. “Remember money, remember me”.

After Juanico’s speech many reacted violently against him and shouted
negatively in his preposition even the principal herself did not like which. Well, we
could see here that those boastful and arrogant people will never be supported and
so be nice and cool like me (joke). Alright back to the principal’s negative speech
toward Juanico’s…

Lordes: I did not like your propaganda in the extent of blackmailing people
and I have one thing to tell you…we could survive by our own effort and cooperation
without needing your help (Seriously said but still loud). Now may I call on the 2nd
candidate… these candidate is the eldest son of the family of scientist and known as
‘science shaper’ because of his great achievements in science especially in the fields of
biology and ecology. Let me call on the former leader of MBA for two consecutive years,
Rechz Highflier, our nature-loving man.
Rechz: Fresh and clean day to every one of us. I as a pupil of knowledge and
as a concerned citizen in our very own supercity, Naturelock am purely giving my whole
life in doing my very best in every service that I’m entitled with. I think all of you knows
that I am a nature-lover that is why I want to concentrate on natural problems and other
related subjects. We all know that the nature in our very own city is not natural anymore
that it is purely artificial and so I want to create rules in maintaining and improving our
environment in a natural way. I also want to establish unions that would care for our city,
Naturelock and even for nature itself. Dedication, true service, heart-felt programs and
many more are needed in becoming a leader and not especially by money… I have been a
leader for two consecutive years already, so please choose me again as your experienced
leader of this university, AMU.

There are plenty of supporters that shouted positively to him saying they
will be ever loyal only to him. Having lots of supporters is an advantage but
remember you must show the real you, ok?

Lordes: May I call on the last but not the least candidate, the younger brother
of Rechz Highflier. He is called the “impossible breaker” because the word “impossible”
is nowhere to be found in his vocabulary and own dictionary and for him there is nothing
impossible in the world. Here he is Rocketjet Highflier.

Rocketjet: Good morning to our beloved professors, hard-working officials,

brilliant co-students and to our Great AMU. I am an ordinary and simple person with the
perception of neutrality. I do not see people as diff. individuals with diff. status but as
unique individuals with unique personalities. I know that there are plenty of challenges
and problems that we face in our daily life some are huge while some are minute. I shall
make priority to the general problems faced by most of the public and I and my
companions will give possible and the best solution we can give that would benefit most
of us. I have one proposition which I want you all to agree when I become the leader
please do not put all your hopes to me. I know I am new to this career and as a new face
in the University, I do not have experience neither influential charisma to anyone among
you but I do have my word, courage and capability of being a leader of AMU and I just
need your cooperation, full support and most especially your trust. That is all and I hope
all of you shall be enlightened to choose the best-suited for the position.

Well, what do you think of my long and boring speeches? Is it heart-breaking

and deep-toucher except for the first, ok? I gave effort to those…I’m 15, too young
to give very good speeches. Let us go back again to my story.

The loud approval of the public has dominated the whole university. The
principal, Lordes immediately went to get the microphone and started her “official
start” speech. After the official election the AMU students went back to their own
home.
After 3 days in the Highflier’s Main Mansion, an aromatic smell filled
the house and made it attractive for all the people. Sheirley, the younger sister of the
Highflier brothers was cooking fried omelet with plenty of seasonings and her
specialty, nutritious salad with crunchy fried chicken. Rechz who was by that time
was taking care of his mini-natural garden filled with endangered species of wild
plants realized he needs to read his book about crisis faced by planet Earth
meanwhile Rocketjet was busy checking his website for suggestions about their
environment and the everyday problems met by the people of Naturelock and also
planned to read about the same book that Rechz planned to read about. After
sometime, the two brothers went to their small library where both coincidentally
met and they started their “cold” talk.

Rechz: Jet, I know we have been competitors in several or even most instances
but I think you already know that my hope will never be “extinct”. (Seriously)
Rocketjet: Me either, even though we don’t have mutual understanding like the
others……biologically we are still brothers right?
????: “Freezing” serious conversation!!!! (Very Loud)

Both were surprised and turned their sight towards the source of the
familiar sound and there stood beautifully their younger sister. Who by that time
wearing an apron and cooking gloves. Even though the Highflier’s are rich and have
several maids and plenty of helping hands Sheirley still the one who is cooking for
his brothers.

Sheirley: I thought I told you both not to talk like strangers, didn’t I? (Hastily
went between the two and pinched their nearest ear from her)
Both: Ouch!!! Sheirley!!! Stop it!!!
Sheirley: You both promised….. Why are you two always like that… (Makes
pitiful face)
Both: Sorry…ma’am….(Like small kids)
Sheirley: Oh!...forget it. I have finished cooking. So, let us eat…join me.
Come on! (Instantly had changed mood and ran downstairs)

Both stared at each other with a smile and together laugh like close best
friends. Both walked downstairs eager to see the most magnificent masterpiece,
Shierley’s aromatic recipe. Sheirley acts as their understanding parent, loving sister
and energetic chef and musician. Both know how great she is in cooking and also in
singing. Rechz who is a nature-lover, is really different from his brother Jet who is a
hi-tech person.

The two brothers didn’t show state of being “plastic”, just that the two are
different towards each other when their sister is there. Their sister is the most
treasured gift for them and they don’t want her to be sad or to be hurt at all. Isn’t
she lucky? Two shields for a maiden and there are no swords…whatever I’m
thinking…just leave it as it is.

At the dining room, the brothers saw their younger sister arranging their
breakfast with well-arrange utensils for eating. They also heard her singing the
melody sang by their mother “Blessings from God”. Their mother 2 years ago went
to Benzantine. According to their mother, she would study for cultural behavior of
the people but ever since they didn’t have anymore contact from her.

Sheirley: (music) I am blessed by an angel… (Music)

Rocketjet: Sheirley, do you remember again…you know (seriously)
Rechz: That was a beautiful song, right? But aren’t we…here to eat?...for our
survival, right?
Sheirly: Don’t be shy. Eat all you can. Oh! Today is the day the result will be
announced, right? Good for you two.
Rocketjet: Well, you are right but systematically, we have to pray first and
praise our lord.

After they finished the prayer and ate their delicious breakfast, the three
excitedly went to AMU and while on the road they saw lots of people boasting the
materials they got from the Flammingo family and according to what they heard the
people states that the higher the money, the more loyal the people are. Of course,
they didn’t understand what they meant but soon they will.
 At the opening ceremony, the principal will start to state the result of the
election meanwhile the three candidates namely; Rechz, Rocketjet and Juanico are
preparing themselves and was ready to hear who will win. The two brothers were
expecting that either one of them will win they were sure that Juanico will never
win. Who do you think will win? Naturally it is either the two but not in my story.

Juanico: ……hehehehe….(sound that is very sure and devil-like)

Rocketjet: ….hmmm… strange why are you laughing like a mechanical
clown with greedy voice of evil?
Rechz: It sounds like you already know what the result of the “battle of the
fittest” election.
Juanico: Just see… I have plenty friends you know…so, I am sure that I shall
win. Don’t even think of winning. (Surely said)
Rechz and Jet: hmmm…. (Doubtful)
And so at last, Lordes started her speech. The students of AMU kept
silent for the revelation of the new leader of MBA who won the election. They waited
patiently but eager to know. The principle is full of surprises and wanted
“suspense”, so the students changed mood and made them a freaking students of
eagerness because of which Lordes was forced to really start her speech.

Lordes: AMU has been a well-known and respected university in the whole
tech-zone. I am proud that our AMU has brilliant, fine students and who are born leaders
of the future. Three have tried their luck with a purpose of creating a better society and
leadership than before. I am standing here in front of you as the principal who have the
authority and privilege to declare the new leader of MBA for the year 2250. He gathered
almost 80% of the total votes in the election. May I break the suspense now? He is…
Juan…!!nico?!.. (Surprised).It is Juanico… (Doubtful) . Is this real?...Is the world gone
crazy now?

The principal, Lordes and almost all students started to chat between one
another. The students was confused and was thinking it was a joke but when
Juanico went in front and started his money-related boast about his victory, they
realize that there was something weird going on. And so, Juanico made the whole
AMU crazy for truth but before that Juanico started his speech.

Juanico: I knew It all of you could never resist my presence and MONEY.
Hahaha… Well, because of the loyalty you had given to me…I shall give you allowance
worth thousands and build new facilities in AMU for my fans club.

The students of AMU walked away from the place of Juanico to their
separate rooms, they totally looked disappointed and full of doubt besides which
they also didn’t acknowledge him as the new leader of MBA. Meanwhile the two
brothers kept silent and was both thinking of their own investigation.

Juanico: Hey! Where are you all going? I am still on my speech. Hey! You
two what will you say…hehehe…
 Rechz: You are a wild beast of deception waiting for a prey to be trapped.
In short, obviously the result was not real but a set up by a hunter.
Rocketjet:…Logically, it was an impossible result and I guess it was the
result of having large fortress of “people” build with the foundation of money.
Juanico: What are saying that I used my large domain to dominate this
election and alter the result, I would never do such…
The two brothers:…really…hmmm…

At the Profession room, the room for students who studies advanced
subjects about professions in life, the most brilliant students are grouped together
namely; Rocketjet, Rechz, Sheirley, Claudia, Jeferson, Light and some other
students. They were talking about the unbelievable result that was announced
during the ceremony that morning, being Juanico as the new leader and all.

Sheirley: I couldn’t believe it. Both of you lose from that money-boasting
pathetic loser. What would our most treasured AMU will be in the future…
Rocketjet: But look at the “Fluorescent” bright side…we will have new
facilities and…I really do not need the money and everything else…
Rechz: There is no bright side…the new facilities will just burn down the
already burned wild life sanctuary in the university. I couldn’t let that happen. I’ll file
some complain. (Then walked out toward the exit)

Light, one of the best friends of the Highflier siblings was just beside
Sheirley when they were talking. She is a well-known popular personality in
Naturelock because of her beauty, intelligence and good attitude, not only that she
won hundreds of medals, trophies and prizes from winning many contest in the
whole tech-zone. She I a shy type and mostly serious in everything she says. Also she
does not give jokes at all except when it is needed. She is mysterious in many ways.
On the other side is Claudia, the mathematics genius in the group who always put
and use math in anything she does and say is making some estimation on the
number of voters in the election.

Rocketjet: What are you doing Claudia? Is that another of your

estimations or something like that?
Claudia: Couldn’t you comprehend what I am doing. It is about the no. of
voters in the election, I think that there is something wrong.
Light:…There is something wrong. If we look upon the reaction of the
public to the result of the election, Jet or Rechz should have won.
Sheirley: At least my 2 brothers aren’t fighting right now. If one of them
has won, I am sure that a debate will happen here and soon the whole area would be a
blazing debate room.
Claudia: If there was a debate, they will just end up in draw. You know
how they debate, right? Mathematically, no one will win.
Rocketjet: Hey, I am still here. Think systematically people, we lose and
that money-crazy loser Juanico won…
 Light: I could hear your heart beat…your sad.
Rocketjet:…You know what…I don’t know how you do that.

A debate is an argument between two parties or persons in what they

believe in which normally in contrast with the idea of the other. I hope debates leads
to a united idea and realization and not rivalry and fighting.

Afterwards they change their sight to the other person in the room,
Jeferson. Jeferson was called the great designer of life because of his life-changing
designs in several things. During that time, he was looking at the buildings at the
opposite side and seemed to be thinking of something beyond the dreams of other
person. Sheirley went to talk to him.

Sheirley: Hey, Jeff…what are looking at?…the windy breeze at the

Academic buildings just outside the window or the people playing from a distance?
Jeferson: I am painting in my mind the beautiful scenery of the
environment from this position.
Sheirley: Cool! What are you using a paintbrush?
Rocketjet: I don’t think that was he meant Ley…
Sheirley: What do you mean?
Jeferson: What do you need anyway?
Sheirley: Just want to say hello…and to know how to paint in mind…so
howe?
Jeferson: Just imagine and feel the presence of the environment including
the minutest detail…could you feel it going into your inner self?
Light: Your heart will lead you to this mutualistic understanding…right?
Jeferson:… positive…

Paintings are presentations in which emotions and ideas are expressed by a

painter. Painters usually use such abstract colors to create life in their paintings.
What type of painting is Jeferson thinking? Emotions are feelings of someone to
something. May I ask you this what could you feel in this story of mine?

The two mysterious thinkers had joined and become a mysterious “well of
knowledge”. Take note it is a metaphor. Well, anyway like what I’m writing they
become more mysterious than ever. Sheirley and Rocketjet were somewhat not seen
and felt by the two. Meanwhile Claudia was already thinking of deep investigation,
really deep that no ordinary man could think of.

Investigation is an act of searching truth beyond the face shown by

something. What deadly investigation could Claudia would be thinking of? It could
be as deep as Marianas Trench, the deepest trench in the world or as deep as Pacific
Ocean, the largest ocean in the world. Whatever it is…I am sure it is deep.

After the unforgettable day, most of the AMU students went back to their
separate ways but someone didn’t go back to where she normally goes back to. Who
do you think it is? Obviously, Claudia was waiting like a lion in the dark waiting for
dawn to attack its prey.

Claudia: Well, what do we have here…50 meters away at 30 degrees is

the always stubborn Juanico, my target, my prey…hahahaha!

Then afterwards a sound of hunger has dominated her. I didn’t say this
before, Claudia is a food-lover but she is still slim and really likes to wear “nerdy”
sunglasses. She says it makes her look cool and smart.

She realizes that she hadn’t eaten yet and what do you think she would
think and do next?

Claudia:…I am so dumb. Three hours had past since my dinner time and
I haven’t eaten a thing, darn investigation of truth. But I have promised already to my 10
year old pendant to search the truth and justify the election. Before that, I think I have
some cookies left. Yes! Yummy crunchy cookies made by Filipinos in Benzantine.

Claudia followed Juanico to where the spoiled brat would go. After some
time, they had reached their destination, the humongous mansion of Flammingo’s.
Of course like most ninjas or stalkers would do she sneak to the mansion. Do you
know what happened next? She was lost and trapped in a dungeon with endless
mazes and was losing hope...joke she wasn’t lost at all she followed her surveying
instinct and found where Juanico is, in the large living room. She hid herself behind
the gigantic door where she silently listens with her sharp ears.

Juanico: Dad, you are really the best dad ever being a billionaire and all.
Father: You are my coolest child because you’re my only child…well,
anyway did you like my gift to you my child?
Juanico: The position is the best, dad. However the students…are kind
the not so “magnetic” to money and you know what…
Father: The AMU students are different from others my child, not only
they are brilliant but also they have pride and reputation to take care and protect…in
short “real” people.

In our present day, corrupt people really wins physical battles. Take note
battles are not like the battles in war. But they will never win the hearts and minds
of the people and someday they will pay through the humans’ law and Gods law. I
only want to advise this people to change in heart, change in mind for the people’s
sake and for your own sake. Now, what do you think will happen next to Claudia?

Claudia was getting bored listening to the Father-son talk when a person
from her back asked her something.

??? : Young lady, what are doing behind the door?

Father: Hon? Is that you?
 Mother: Yes…but who is this person, my dear?
Father: I do not know…I never seen her before.
Juanico:…hey! I know you, you are Claudia…sneaky rat.
Claudia: At least not an arrogant spoiled brat who uses money for
personal advantage…
Juanico: So, you already know…then…
Mother: What are two talking about? Juanico! Hon! What have you
done this time…I don’t want to hear the detail from another person but to you two only.
Juanico and Father:…dead…

The mother of Juanico was like a life-long questionnaire. Claudia realizes

that the mother dominates the whole family and she was “nice” and cool compared
to the two. But when she has the chance to escape, the mother hold her at hand and
asked Claudia whether she wants to come with her. Of course, Claudia went with
her without thinking twice because she thinks that the mother will not do something
bad to her. What happened next? Where did they go?

First, let us have a commercial. Did you know that I live in the Philippines,
the most precious paradise in my life and I wanted to give an idea to you all. I just
want to say make the place you live in a paradise. How? Ask yourselves. Commercial
ends…now let us go back to my story.

Claudia was accompanied by the mother of Juanico till they reach a vast
room, the masters’ bedroom. Inside she was asked a lot of questions and asked for
forgiveness for what his husband and son had done in the election. Well, Claudia
took the pitiful forgiveness talk of the rich mother and will already ask to go home
when…

Mother: Will you join us in our dinner?

Claudia:…(dinner, I’m pretty hungry) Well…alright.
Mother: But before that…Sheremy! Get a dress for the young lady!

And so, the maid named Sheremy went to get a beautiful dress for Claudia
as ordered by her master. Afterwards, the maid came back with an evening dress on
her hands and soon Juanico’s mother ordered Claudia to wear the dress with a smile
on her face. Well, our mathematics investigator wears the dress and put off her
nerdy sunglasses and that had made her look gorgeous and pretty.

During the dinner time, the rich father of Juanico and Juanico himself was
waiting for them but they weren’t expecting to see Claudia wearing an elegant dress.
Soon Juanico mesmerized by her beauty.

Juanico:…Wow! I couldn’t believe my eyes could see. Is that really

Claudia, the mathematics nerd of AMU?
Claudia: I don’t think this is a good idea but I am really hungry right now.
Juanico:…You could sit right beside me.
 Mother: No, she will sit beside me my dear.
Father: That is my sit. Where would I sit?
Mother: Sit somewhere else, after you altered the result of the election for
your son and making spoiler than ever. Now, do you have something else to say?
Father:…(I’m dead, she is angry)

They ate with total silence and Claudia now discovered the truth behind the
controversial election that the Flammingo family cheated in the election. Well, as
always she is thinking of a mathematical equation on how much quantity does she
need to eat and what time does she need to go. Quantitative facts are always present
in his words and way of thinking, in short numbers and exactness is a must in
everything she does.

Claudia: I have to eat less tonight because I am on a diet.

Juanico: I think you do not diet; you are already slim and beautiful.
Claudia: You are stranger than ever, spoiled brat. You are too nice to me
tonight, is it because your mother is here? Remember I know the truth and I will not think
twice on saying to my group about it.
Juanico: No, not at all. It is just that I never so you like this before,
never saw the beauty that lies within…
Claudia: You are really strange…

After they finished their dinner, Claudia changed fast and was going home
when Juanico followed her until the mansions’ main gates. Claudia was getting
really irritated and so she ran as fast as she could until Juanico is no longer at her
sight. Of course, she was able to go home without encountering the boastful spoiled-
brat Juanico on the road.

It would be another great day at AMU; the Highflier siblings are preparing
to go to the university when Claudia called in the telephone. The always variant
Sheirley answered the phone meanwhile Rechz and Rocketjet was taking care their
separate properties.

Sheirley: Hello! A sunny day to you…

Claudia: I have something important to tell you all about the elections
result. Meet up in the ceremony and also call the others, 6:30 in the morning. Bye now!
Sheirley: Wow…that was “stormy” fast. Hey! You two speed up will
you? Claudia called and wants us fast and Rechz please call on Light.
Rechz: What does she want to tell us this time…another of her
statistical tables or something like that…Let me handle the calling Ley, just get ready and
call Rocketjet who is busy checking his website.
Sheirley: Ok…Don’t let the food get cold.

Afterwards Rechz called Light on the phone and told her the news from
Claudia.