Episode 101

**2027: Ten Years Later** is the pilot of *Talk About Random: New Beginnings*, first chapter of Season 1, and the 101st chapter overall in the franchise.

The story begins with the descendants of Sylvestre and Lani. Lance, twin brother to Sylvia, states that something is missing and wants to get to the bottom of it. However, he and Sylvia hold a powerful object, both halves of the Garnet Lavaliere and a Neopian is seeking after it.

## Chapter Summary

Sylvia and Lance introduced themselves as the twin babies that were born in 2017 from the previous series. Now, a decade later, they are nine years old. Both of them then explained on what has happened throughout the ten years (2017-2027) after the Shadow Four were defeated. Buizel is a professor in Neopian Central University. Blayne is living with them, alongside Sylvestre and Lani, which he did not change his habits. And finally, Zappz went into marketing and helping out with the family shack but it dwindles and rises constantly. However, it's only the beginning of the story as someone begins their plan.

In a dark alley in the downtown Neopian Central, in broad daylight, a Neopian begins their scheme as he hunts down what is called the Garnet Lavaliere, a powerful necklace rumored to grant the owner(s) powers. However, he then discovers that the necklace is split into the Ruby and Sapphire Lavalieres, which prompted him to hunt down both of them. Meanwhile in Neopian Central University, Buizel, now a professor, teaches his class about the 1988-89 War that ravished Nashport to near obliteration. A student asked Buizel about Professor Howl’s involvement with the war. It was revealed that Buizel studied heavily on the subject for his thesis. He dismisses his class and advised them to study for their upcoming exam. Right after he dismissed, he had a strange feeling that bares resemblance to the battle against the Shadow Four.

In the Junior-Kawena house, the entire family enjoys dinner, in exception of Lance, who seemed depressed. Sylvestre asked that if he’s okay and if not, he can finish his dinner and walk to his room to think about it. In their thoughts, the twins kind of despise Buizel inventing school and was approved by the state council, including King Altador and Queen Fyora. Salem then comes over and comforts Lance, which he thinks about what is missing in his life. Out of the blue, Lance’s necklace begins to glow, freaking out both Lance and Salem. In an abandoned warehouse, an alarm sounds, waking up the same Neopian. He was notified that the necklace he’s hunting for a while is found, thanks to the glowing. He turns off everything and heads out.

Back in the household, Emily, Sylvia’s best friend, comes over as well and asks about Lance’s mentality. Sylvia responds to Emily’s question, but her necklace too glows. All four: Sylvia, Emily, Lance, and Salem, ran out the bedrooms and bumped into each other. Sylvia and Lance are surprised that both their necklaces are glowing and they yell for Sylvestre. They have a family meeting about the necklaces, which according to Sylvestre, the necklaces from Wave, gives good luck. However, Buizel comes over.

Buizel stated that he has something urgent to tell the family and Sylvestre jokes about him grading essays. Sylvia strikes back at her own father. Buizel notified them that he sensed some sort of danger, and he was right. A figure froze Buizel entirely, which shocks the family. The figure then introduces himself as Borim, and he’s after the twins. Borim and Sylvestre have a brief conflict that ended with the twins being kidnapped and knocked out Sylvestre and Lani.

## Characters

### Protagonists

In the order that they appeared:

* Sylvia Junior-Kawena
* Lance Junior-Kawena
* Sylvestre Junior-Kawena
* Lani Junior-Kawena
* Buizel Servier II
* Blayne Kemper
* Zappz Dreyar (mentioned)
* Howl Hawkins (mentioned)
* Audrey Spindrift-Dasher (mentioned)
* Darrell Spindrift-Dasher (mentioned)
* Gadget Slipstream (mentioned)
* Wave Pull (mentioned)

### Supporting/Other

* Nancy
* King Altador (mentioned)
* Queen Fyora (mentoined)
* Salem Wallace
* Emily Gallagher

### Antagonists

In the order that they appeared:

* Borim (first as 'Neopian' then revealed his name)
* Cimetiere (mentioned)
* Geraldina (mentioned)

## Trivia

* An iconic line was mentioned in the chapter, which is from Don Siegel's 1971 action/thriller film, *Dirty Harry*. (“You could ask yourself this question… Do I feel lucky? Well… do you? Punk?!”)