Chapter 1: Let's Get It Started

- Messenger Chat -

Shirou: I'm logging in soon.

Akira: How'd you set up your VR headset?!!

Shirou: Idk I just plugged all the wires in ig

Cass: There's a manual that comes with the helmet, Aki.

Akira: I lost it a while ago :3

Cass: Oh

Akira: Whatever, I'm plugging it all in.

Akira: Where's Izayoi?

Cass: He said he's about to log in and level up early. I'm about to do the same as well.

Akira: Alright, I'm logging in.

Ryuu: Wait for meeeee! T^T

Akira: Currently setting up my bed.

Akira: Shirou, Ryuu, Cass?

Akira: You still there?

Akira: I guess not.

Akira: Is anyone else online?

Akira: No?

Akira: Alright.

Shiko: Wait what

Shiko: WAIT FOR ME

- In Game -

World Chat:

Aki: IZAAAAAAAAYOOOOOOIIIII

Aki: CAAAAAASSSYYYYYYYYYYYY

Aki: RYUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

Aki: WHERE ARE YOU GUYSSSSS

Izayoi, who was grinding for EXP and mats in the nearest forest, noticed the message and sent her a friend request and then his location. Ryuu, on the other hand, who was scanning his skills and settings, noticed his name being mentioned in the world chat and immediately knew who it was.

"Aki. Send me your location." Ryuu told her, also in World Chat. (Because he wasn't so sure how to send her a message privately.)

"I'm going to where Izayoi is slaughtering the fluffy bunnies. Come with me." Aki replied and sent Ryuu her location. Ryuu followed.

"IIIIIZAAAAAAAYOOOOIII" she shouted in the forest.

"Stop shouting!" Izayoi replied, holding a huge rock. He looked at the girl and placed his palm on her head. "Why did you have to make your character short?"

"I just thought I would trick people with it. More importantly, do you happen to know where Cass, Shirou, and the others are?" she asked.

"No, not a clue. Have to ask them their IGN once I log out." Izayoi replied and started searching for another monster.

"Wait, what level are you?" Aki asked.

"Almost at level 9..." Izayoi replied.

Aki kept staring at whatever he was doing and got puzzled on why he was using a rock to kill monsters instead of the huge sword on his back. "Uhhh... If I may ask-"

"I don't wanna use it just yet. It's too tiring to use it all the time." Izayoi replied before Aki could finish.

"Hello." a voice said coming from behind. It was Ryuu, carrying a bow and some arrows.

"WHY ARE YOU ALSO TALL?!! I WANT A SHORT FRIEND IN THE GROUP!!!" Aki continued raging out as Ryuu tried to calm her down but is failing. Izayoi scanned the menu and invited the two to join his party.

"Err... Calm down now! I don't wanna attract bosses!" Ryuu said, starting to panic.

Aki went to the menu and searched for the party invitations. She accepted it but instead of accepting Izayoi's invitation, she found the name "Zora" in the squad members list. She suddenly gasped. "It's Shirou!"

"Welcome to Ferona's Orbs Online!" a loud voice echoed from Eris City (the biggest city in the game). "Oh- It's starting! Come on, let's go!" Aki said and dragged Ryuu back to the city. Izayoi followed.

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