Futuristic Trapped OL

[Zoran]

As the bear focused on Ellis, Maverick got behind the bear running it through. The bear roared, spinning around quickly. Mavericks sword was again stuck, so he spun with the bear.

 

[Shanhub]

Orin and Mathias hurried and gave the final blows to the bear's neck. The bear then burst into a pile of meat to be collected as well as five potions and some gold. At the same time they all received XP. Maverick was quickly leveling up. At that point a computerized voice asked for everyone to report to town square. The only place big enough to house everyone for announcements.


"Hey maybe we'll get rewarded a bonus item for working so hard." Ellis said cheerfully.

 

[Zoran]

" How do we get to the town square?" asked Maverick enthused by the fight. "I really want to kill something else" "Also, that attack really hurt, what happens if we actually die?"


Maverick was rubbing his face where he had been smacked by the bear. He looked at his sword which was still bloody. Minutes later, the blood faded away.

 

[Shanhub]

Ellis quickly showed Maverick how to access the pain receptors. "You can adjust how much pain you feel in each fight." she said before opening up the map. "We can quick travel to the square. If you know the name of a place you can quick travel...that is....as long as the place is withing your level. See ya there." 
"Oh, and nothing really happens. It's like getting smacked or pinched. Then you wake up and reboot."

 

[Zoran]

Maverick typed in "The Square" into his map. An icon blinked on the map and gave him the option to "travel". He clicked on it and the scenery changed all around him. The trees became buildings and people appeared before him. After his world stopped spinning he looked around. He noticed all the shops and stores around the center. Alot of the shop owners were actual players. They were easily noticed because their names were green instead of blue or pink. He walked around until he found the sword smith.


"Hey there, I am new but I need some new gear. Two handed swords aren't really my thing." He said removing the sword from his back and placing it on the counter.


The shopkeeper (named "Goliath") stood up. He was enormous.


That name is fitting, thought Maverick.


"Hmmm, well your sword is a piece of junk, but I will tell you what" Said Goliath "Trade me this sword and all your gold and I will give you this".


It was a black sword in a black leather sheath. The sword was one-handed, slightly curved. The sword had saw-like teeth in the middle of the blade. Perfectly balanced.


"Why give me this sword its such a high level, its a lot better then mine" said Maverick in shock "Can I even wield it?"


"Well it has a low equip level, and none of the higher levels want it because it has low dps" Commented Goliath "Im just wanting to get rid of it."


"You have a deal" Maverick gave him all his gold and his junk sword. He walked away with a smile on his face, looking and his brand new sword. He slung it on his back, upside down, so the grip slung near his hip.


"Now to find my group"

 

[Shanhub]

Ellis and the others were standing center square staring up at a man dressed as a king. His title said 'Game Maker'. Everyone marveled. He was the one that created this beautifully mastered world. They were starstruck. Finally when everyone was gathered the 'speech' began.


"Welcome, gamers." he said.


"Is this an event? It isn't in the event log..." Matthias said flipping through the event log.


"By now most of you might be wondering why your paain receptors won't reset and you can't log out. I'll answer that for you now. You can't. No one can leave the game unless it is completed. Furthermore, don't let yourself die. As of now, if you die here you die in the real world as well. As an act of mercy I have given each of you, once you entered the square, a larger HP bar."


"He's joking right? I have my college entrance exams tomorrow!" Ellis cried.


"Why would you do something like this?" Orin whimpered. "I'm so hungry! I have gotta eat!"


"If you''re wondering why I've done this, I'll answer that too. I have always dreamt of this incredible world, and now it's mine. You can still live your lives in this world like you would in the real world. You can still eat, drink, and be promiscuous. Enjoy it."


With that said the king figure disappeared. The square was in an uproar. Lots of people were crying and just as many were throwing angry tantrums. Ellis crumbled to her knees. Her eyes filled. Was this really happening?

 

[Zoran]

Maverick arrived beside them panting. "Finally I found you!" He looked around, "what babies" He thought to himself.


"Hey, I gota log out now, but we can hang again tomorrow."


He scrolled through his menu looking for the logout option

 

[Shanhub]

"Dude...did you just miss what's happened?" Matthias. "You can't log out. No one can log out until we clear the game."


"And if you die here you die for real." Ellis said, tears streaming down her face. "I have exams in two days!"


Tears were pooling in Orin's eyes now too. "I'm so hungry I'm gonna die before someone beats the game!"

 

[Zoran]

"Wait, what?" Maverick looked confused. "why would someone do this?


An anguished look appeared on his face as he just stood there in shock.


"Come on, we can't stay here" Maverick turned and started walking, his head down, hands in his pockets.

 

[Shanhub]

Matthias grabbed Ellis and followed after him. Orin trotted with them, his stomach bouncing. They all looked fairly distraught. Ellis clung to Matthias.


"What do we do if we can't leave here?" Ellis asked after a while of walking.


"We could all split the cost of an Inn." Said Matthias dimly.

 

[Zoran]

"No" said Maverick plainly "We need to train if we are going to ever get out of here"


He headed towards the forest.


"Come on there is plenty of daylight left"

 

[Shanhub]

The three looked at each other and followed him into the woods. No one said it but they were all thinking the same thing. They were all wordlessly assigning Maverick the job of leader. He some how had the strength and the courage to carry on. Ellis looked at him with deep hopeful eyes. Maybe they could make it out.


"We'll follow your lead." Orin said deeply

 

[Zoran]

A bear reeled up on its hind legs, roaring in Mavericks face.


" I am not in the mood for your shit!"


He drew his new sword, the black metal gleaming in the sun. The bear roared again and sent a heavy paw his way. Maverick rolled under it and struck the back of the bears leg with his sword. The bear dropped to one knee and Maverick punched it face out of anger.

 

[Shanhub]

The three stood in disbelief for a moment before attacking. They were too shocked by how fierce he was. They fought harder than they'd ever fought before. The three of them tore that bear to shreds. There was no shred of mercy in their fight. Once it was brutally massacred to death Eliss started to search over the bear body for items.


"I think we should divide it up equally...but if there are rare items they should go to Maverick." Eliss said with a grin.


"sounds good." both boys said, nodding.

 

[Zoran]

Mavericks name sparkled and dinged, Indicating that he had just leveled up. He looked through his inventory and equipped his latest loot. He was shrouded with a black cloak and hood.


From behind the hood he looked up at them.


Shaking the blood from his sword and sheathing it he said, "we need more blood"

 

[Shanhub]

Three weeks passed from that day. They were all leveling up quickly, and advancing. They were getting closer to the boss. They were able to stay in a couple inns and gained two more members, both girls. One of which didn't talk much. She wore a red cloak that shrouded her in mystery. Her name was Aria.


"Well, with all of today's spoils we could afford some high class food." said Matthias. "Why don't we hit a town for a little while?"

 

[Zoran]

"so how do we beat this game?" asked Maverick


He was drinking wine which surprisingly enough was making him tipsy. He had his hood pulled down, which he didn't do often but none the less he was trying to enjoy himself.


"I think we should try to upgrade our equipment, most of use are already pushing level 20"

 

[Shanhub]

"That's a great idea!" Ellis said with a grin. "My pink armor is nice, but maybe some purple armor would be better."


"You girl!" Orin laughed taking a swig of beer.


They all laughed except for Aria who sipped her wine in silence a while longer. "The world is larger than our world. The game maker made it next to impossible. To beat the game we have to reach the last place in this world and kill the final boss. To get there you have to be a ridiculously large level and kill the hundreds of bosses before him."


"Way to be a buzz kill.: pouted Orin.

 

[Zoran]

"I see" said Maverick quietly, he shook off his mood, "No matter! This world is much cooler anyways" "So what should we do tomorrow?"

 

[Shanhub]

"Take on another boss!" cheered another girl, lifting her goblet.


"This world is cool, but think about what our real bodies look like." Aria said bleakly before standing and going to the room she'd gotten.


"I don't like that chick." said Orin. "She's so gloomy."

 

[Zoran]

"Haha" Maverick put on a goofy face before replying "Knowing my dad, he's hauling my ass to the gym everyday anyways."


"You know what, lets check out the market tomorrow" Maverick headed to his room, nodding them a good night.

 

[Shanhub]

Aria was leaned against her door, her hood down. It revealed her lovely young face. She had long blonde hair and shimmering green eyes. She was in no doubt pretty. She pinned him with her eye when he came up the stairs. She glanced him up and down. She was gloomy. Her expression was serious. Come to think of it, this was the first time anyone had seen her face at all.


"I don't mean to come off so...glum." she started. "And I am glad you've allowed me to join you it's just...you should all be very careful. It would be miserable if you actually lost someone." at those words she glanced down at the floor.

 

[Zoran]

Maverick examined her "at this point it doesnt matter" he looked serious "if we play it careful, we will never make any progress"


He walked towards her "The only reason we have made it this far is because me and the others are on the front lines" "Consider that" he said ruffling her hair and walking away.

 

[Shanhub]

She shook her head and slipped into her room. What could she do? She warned him. Shortly after Maverick had slipped into his bed Ellis poked her head in.


"Maverick? Can I sit with you a while?"

 

[Zoran]

He sat up and nodded.


"Sure" He ran his hands through his hair "whats up?"