Thread: ..::Iᴍᴍᴜʀᴇᴅ::.. [BᴏʙSᴀɢᴇᴛ & Iʀᴏɴɪᴄ]

It was rumored that an online virtual reality game would soon be available to the public in two years. The source was anonymous and those who heard about the big topic of discussion stereotypically shrugged their shoulders, saying that technology wasnt that progressive enough to be able to create something so elaborate. Those who fed into the rumors continued to keep the idea of this new gaming style alive while many had given up on the notion. A year later after the gossips had been sparked a light was when NerveGaming, a distinguished gaming company, finally publicized what everyone was waiting for There truly was going to be an online virtual reality game. Swiftly after the reveal they announced they would allow 50 lucky individuals to test the game before anyone else, sending those blessed victors the headgear and console required for the new age styled gaming. The name of the game was under construction at the time, later being revealed as Scheme Online, a perfect name for a game that was just getting started. A month passed before the release date was distributed, February 19th, 2023. It was January 3rd and the tension couldnt be more glorified. The night before Scheme Online was released there were lines that protracted for what seemed like miles outside of the gaming shops. Everyone wanted to get their hands on the updated new world gaming equipment. Zira was one of those folks who couldnt wait to try out the raved product, waiting in line herself overnight just to get her hands on her new toy. She couldnt sleep for weeks, wondering about all of the infinite potentials that she could manipulate within her new virtual home. Inopportunely she wasnt selected to become a tester for the game, and though she was hurt she left her imagination to fill in the blanks until she could check out the invention for herself. Once she acquired her NerveGaming equipment she hastened off to swiftly get home and try on the technology she had been waiting for since the rumors had germinated. The setup only took a half an hour to her astonishment before everything was ready to be playable. Once the adrenaline settled in a sense of surrealism soaked into her body. Was she really about to dive into this unknown world? She shook the lingering pessimistic thoughts out of her head. There was no time to be so negative when she was so eager for this game up until now. Taking a seat on her bedside she gripped at the headgear and inspected its details. The surface was smooth, the logo of the brand sliding against her fingertips as it was engraved into the headwear. She felt ready now. Gingerly she laid down on her back and pulled away her snow-white tresses so it wouldnt get stuck in the headgear or cause any discomfort as she was about to place it on. Another lingering thought made its way back into her skull, nagging at her to think this over a bit before indulging. She had enough of the judgments her mind was giving her and grabbed the headpiece reluctantly before forcefully capping it atop of her head. She laid her head back and let out a long breath of air to simmer down her boiling nerves. It took a second before the gaming device roared with wind from the fans kicking on, causing her consciousness to drift off into another reality. The white loading screen burst to life, the words Scheme Online spewed across before the login screen shortly replaced it. Since this was a new game she had to create a character along with her username and password. It was always so difficult to pick out a badass username for others to see, Zira pondering on the idea for longer than she should have. A unisex name would best suit her and finally she came up with the username Ziv, meaning bright and radiant in Hebrew. The username is short and sweet, just how she likes it, and she was surprised that she was able to pick something so simple without it already being taken. Hello, Ziv, and welcome to Scheme Online! Please choose you avatar and we will get started! Bold letters read on her screen before the two gender icons rotated around, awaiting for her to click on one. Since she was a female many males would poke fun of her or attempt to reward her with riches just because, and she wasn't about that style of gaming. To take the ease off from her first time playing she chose a male avatar , picking him out to be a dagger wielder, meaning he was a rouge, with an Indian-styled theme to him. No one would suspect her true identity. Alright, it looks like you're good to go, Ziv! Have fun and explore this new world around you. If you need help, swipe and tap on the 'H' for further guidance. the words filled her vision once more before everything faded to black... Ziv fell to the ground, rubbing his head whilst letting out a small groan as it ached from the impact. His eyes were hard to adjust to the new lighting, his hands rolling into gentile fists to rub his eyes to see if that would help to see things more clearly. Slightly his eyelids opened, letting his pupils adjust to the bright light that was the sun above him. He had just realized what had happened in this instant, pulling his arms in front of him to see that Zira was actually a he! No way... He muttered under his breath as he moved his phalanges around as if he never had them to begin with. His chestnut hues dropped down to his somewhat bare chest, wanting to cover his skin in a natural reaction but reminded himself that he was indeed a he and no one would tell the difference. Stumbling up to his feet he brushed off the dirt and grass that clung onto his clothing before taking in the sights before him. There was a city nearby while everything around him were grasslands and forests. Everyone had to be meeting in the city to check out all of the action. His heel pivoted around as he pranced off into the city's direction. Entering inside of the gates he would see vendors, taverns, inns, bars, everything that you could ever imagine. His face lit up with delight before rushing around, scoping everything out for the first time. In his inventory he started off with 100 Gold, which wasn't a lot but could do him well starting off. He purchased a beverage to wet his whistle that had become parched during his walk, the cold drink hitting the spot all the way down until the last gulp. There was so much to do, Ziv going towards the quest boards to pick a couple of quests up to get his level up and to see what his abilities were and what he was capable of. He found out he could perform any combo or attack he wanted and as long as he practiced he would increase his damage skill as well as parrying. Time passed by in a flash, the sun starting to set but not enough to cause the cotton candy colored skies to be replaced with cosmic darkness. He sat under a tree by himself as he ate an apple that had fallen from it, savoring the taste as he enjoyed this magnificent sight before him. There was no such thing as having this good of a day back in real life. He had to savor every moment before he had to log out and go back into reality. Suddenly, his avatar pixelated as it was being transferred. He dropped his apple in surprise as his hands extended outwards as he tried to grasp on what was happening. Did he accidentally click on something? He blinked and before he knew it he was sitting down in the plaza in the city, everyone's avatars popping up alongside him. At least he wasn't the only one experiencing this abnormality. Maybe it was another announcement since it was opening day. System Announcement. System Announcement. a female voice chirped repeatedly until everyone arrived. Tons of voices filled the air, all of them asking the same questions that were rumbling through his mind. Why were they here? What is this announcement about? Why does everyone have to be here? It was getting late and Ziv didn't have time to listen to the announcement, knowing it'll be on the website for him to check later. Swiping his screen he opened up the menu, clicking on the log out option until the button disappeared as soon as he touched it. His eyes widened before tapping at where the button use to be to see if it had become invisible a glitch that could've happened. Nothing wouldn't budge. H-hey! I can't log out! A female voice shrieked into the air. What are you talking about. See, it's right here... Wait, where did it go?! I just had it a second ago! A male voice replied to the girls, only to find he shared the same issue as her. Before long everyone was talking about how their log out buttons disappeared before a holographic masked figure appeared out from the sky, hovering above everyone. He was so large that his shadow casted down on them, the once warmth from the light turning dark and cold from him blocking the way. Attention Players. Welcome to my world. The Grand Master spoke aloud, his voice booming with power as everyone quietly ceased their chatter to listen to what he had to say. My name is Orion Vesper and as of this moment, I am the sole person who can control this world. The chattering began, those speaking to each other asking what does he mean by his words until he started to speak again. I'm sure you've already noticed that the log out button is missing from the main menu. But this is not a defect in the game. It is a feature of Scheme Online. A Feature? Ziv spoke under his breath as he placed a thoughtful finger on his chin, thinking deeply on why it was a feature. Doesn't the Game Master realize that it means they're stuck in here? You cannot log out of Scheme Online yourselves and no one on the outside can shut down or remove the headgear. Your bodies will be transferred here to remove all possibility of you leaving. The Game Master continued, the crowd breaking out in dismay. Come on. stop joking around. This isn't funny. Someone shouted near the back. You're just being an asshole now! Someone else chimed in their two cents. What's he talking about? He's got to be nuts! I hope you relax and attempt to clear the game. But I want you to remember this clearly. He continued, his voice deep in sound and tinted with sadistic traits. There is no longer any method to revive someone within the game. If your HP drops to zero, you will be forever lost. Gasps and shrieks were sounded off as they realized he wasn't joking around. There is only one means of escape and that is to complete the game. You are presently on the lowest floor of the game, Floor 1. If you make your way through the dungeon and defeat the Floor Boss, you may advance to the next level. Defeat the final boss on Floor 100 and you will clear the game. Clear all hundred floors?! That'll take forever! The Beta testers never made it anywhere near that high! A male shouted loudly for those around him to hear. Finally, I've added a present from me to your item storage. Please, see for yourselves. Everyone opened up their main menu and opened their storage up on their screens, a mirror hidden in there. When you complete the first floor boss it will change your avatar to what you look like in real life. That is when the transfer will happen. The deep voice rang in the air once more. The headgear covers players entire head with a high-density signaling device so it has the power to transfer ones body into the virtual world. Right now, you're probably wondering 'Why?' Why would I do all of this? My goal has already been achieved. I created Scheme Online for one reason... to create this world and intervene in it. And now, it is complete. This ends the tutorial for Scheme Online... Good luck players. And with that final speech he disintegrated into pixels, vanishing from their sight to leave them with nothing but the horror they are now faced with.