Hey, here with a rather strange choice for a story, Gun Gale Online: Lucky Shot. Honestly, I'm just here to make fun of the ridiculousness this series has, as well as see if I can write a good character, mainly because my character will be taking over as protagonist. Anyways, here goes!
Prologue: A Not so Serious Deal
"OK, you mean to tell me that you found out this guy is somehow able to kill people through this new game with a gun that supposedly has the ability to do so, have yet to found out who he is and want me, a kid who just got out of SAO, a death game, a while ago to track down this murderer calling himself Deathgun, which is a dumb name to begin with?" A boy repeated to make sure he didn't hear a mistake.
The boy is 17 years old at this point in time, with brown hair that reaches down to his neck with bangs swept to the right, blue eyes behind a pair of rectangular glasses, and pale skin, wearing a green long sleeved shirt with a brown hoodie that was hanging on the back of the chair, black cargo pants, and white sneakers.
"Yes." The man he's talking to answered. This man was a government official that is the lead director of this investigation and wants a kid to help out.
"I just like playing video games. Why do you want my help?" The boy asked.
"Due to your experiences in virtual reality as well as your history, the murderer wouldn't suspect a kid coming after him. And if you think he can't kill people from inside a video game based on what I say, you shouldn't be worried about dying for real." The official said as a counterargument.
The boy thought about what he said as well as the circumstances. He has the right to say no, but this guy is dead set on him helping out. Still...
"I'm telling you, I'm not entering. You know my history, you know my reasons, yet you still insist." The boy sat back on his chair as he said the last sentence.
"And why I am is to help you. Look, you don't have to shoot anyone if you don't want to. All I need you to do is buy us time to find out his methods."
The boy stared at him with a blank expression for some time before answering, "Fine."
"Oh? Great, I'll-" The boy puts two fingers up, getting the man's attention.
"On two conditions."
"And that is..." The official was curious about it.
"Transfer the stats I had in SAO. That way, this investigation can go faster." The boy said in annoyance before continuing, "And find a way to transfer my music into the game. I like to have something nice to listen to while I'm in there."
"...Deal." The official agreed with a moment of hesitation.
"Thank you. Mind if I have another slice of cake?" The boy asked as he looked at his empty plate.
After lunch, the official arranged for a special room in a hospital to access the game the next day. The boy woke up the next morning and after hearing about the room, he made his way over there. Along the way, he decides to cut through a park to cut time. There, he spotted a girl sitting on a swing. She was rather cute, but doubts came in when he saw a guy come over and sit on the swing next to her.
Letting out a sigh, he mumbles to himself. "Lucky guy."
Realizing that he has other business, he makes his way to the hospital where he goes to the counter.
"Excuse me, but do you have a room reserved for..." He started to ask until he saw a list. He sees his name and points at it, "There."
"Oh, you're him. Yes, I was told about your situation. I'll escort you to your room." The nurse said rather politely.
The walk was quiet on the way to the room, which was on the third floor for some reason. After entering the room, he sees that the game was already set up next to the bed as the nurse got out some cords.
"I'll need these to regulate your heart rate, so please take off your shirt." The nurse said.
The boy was blushing a bit, but understood. After doing so, he sat on the bed to allow the nurse to attach the cords to his body. "Good luck."
"Uh, thanks." He simply said as he puts on the visor and laid down. Taking a deep breath, he then closed his eyes and saids, "Link Start!"
Next thing he knew, he was at the character avatar menu. "Welcome to Gun Gale Online, please select your avatar."
Seeing none that fancied him, he chooses the option to customize with a smirk. "Oh, I'm gonna be here a while."
After some time, he has his avatar and types in an alias that just popped into his head.
"Dumas."
Entering the game, he sees himself in front of a mirror, where he sees his new look. He now has red spiky hair, yellow eyes behind a pair of motorcycle goggles, and gave his skin a slight tan. He is also now wearing a red scarf around his neck, a green sleeveless shirt under a black trenchcoat, red full fingered gloves, dark green pants, and black boots.
"I... think I went a bit overboard." Dumas said to himself as he feels his face.
"Not really." A random voice said, surprising him as he turns towards the voice. It was just a random dude.
"Uh, you sure? Hair like this ain't exactly common." Dumas pointed out.
"True, but your design is more creative than other bland ones really. New here?" The guy said.
"Yeah. You mind telling me where I can get started?" Dumas asked as he crossed his arms.
"First, get a gun. There's a store on the next two blocks over, you can't miss it."
"Thanks."
After that conversation, Dumas begins the walk through... a rather bleak environment. "Wow, I'll give credit to SAO, the place was... alive at least. Too depressing for my taste."
Though, the guy was right about the store, it has a sign that stood out saying "market". After entering, there was screens showing off various guns that have a lot of credits to even buy.
"How much do I have?" Dumas said to himself as he pulls out his menu. "A thousand? I can't even buy a pistol with this. Now what?" Looking around again, he spotted a girl nearby looking through one of the menus, who stood out with her bright blue hair. He walks over with the best confidence he's got and called out.
"E-Excuse me, miss?" He asked.
She glances at him, looking a bit annoyed as she responds back, "Yeah?"
"I-I was hoping that you know how to get credits faster. I want to buy a good gun to start out with."
"This is your first time?" She then looks down and back up, checking him out. "Your look seems rather... unique."
"Like yours is?" He thought, but kept himself from saying it out loud. "Thanks. I try to stand out from the crowd."
"Well, if you're looking for a lot of credits, you can try out that game." She said, pointing at a game that was behind him and around the corner.
The two walked over to get a better look, which he sees the game called "Untouchable".
"Hey, come on!" The robotic gunman said.
"OK. How do I play?" Dumas asked.
"You enter from that gate and dodge the bullets fired at you along the way. If you tag him, you win." The girl explained.
"Sounds simple enough." Dumas said with a smirk.
"Thing is, no one has beaten it." The girl said as she pointed at the numbers on top of the house. "That's the amount if you win."
"...You're telling me that the credits there are all the attempts combined and if I win, that's how much I get?" Dumas summarized.
"Yeah, pretty much." She said.
"Why's that?"
"Well, mainly because the gunman switches to a wicked fast mode about halfway. By the time you see the bullet lines, it's already too late." She answered.
"Bullet lines?" He mumbled to himself before hearing the girl in his ear.
"Look, someone is lining up for an attempt."
The guys next to the runner were motivating him as he got ready. Once the gate opened, he sprinted down the line. Soon after, he then did a strange pose which then bullets flew past him.
"Was that what you meant?" He asked.
"Yeah, it's a defensive assist system. Except for a sniper's first shot, the lines will show where the bullets are aiming, giving you time to avoid them." She answered.
"I see."
The guy was doing pretty well that the crowd watching was cheering, until about three fourths of the way, the guy lost his footing and got shot.
"Game over!" The robotic gunman said as the numbers increased again.
The guy was walking back as the girl talked some more. "The area is too narrow for effective movement, so you're forced to charge straight on. That's the farthest anyone has gotten."
Dumas stood there in silence for a moment before walking over to the gate.
"Wait, you can't be..." The girl was cut off when he placed his hand on the game starter.
3... 2... 1... GO!
He ran down as fast as he could as the gunman set up his shots, the lines showing up on his body. He quickly strafed to the left to avoid them as the gunman fired, missing them. Next three shots, strafed again to the right. Now it got interesting after the gunman reloaded, rapid firing the bullets at him. Still quick on his feet, Dumas ducked and jumped as the last three aimed at his legs.
"Gotcha now!" The gunman said as he reloaded right before firing.
Lucky for Dumas, he was just quick enough to land and slide under the bullets.
"Got you!" Dumas said with a smirk.
However, the gunman wasn't out as Dumas noticed a glow from the gun barrel. Instinctively, he jumped up high to avoid lasers shot at his previous position and landed, touching his palm on the gunman before backing away.
"Tag, you're it." Dumas remarked.
The gunman was in as much shock as the crowd as he got on his knees in shame, the gold from inside coming out like a waterfall. After the numbers went down to zero and he got his prize, he exits the game where the girl was.
"How!? Your reflexes were good, but those lasers went way too fast from that close to miss you! How did you do that!?" She questioned.
"Predicted the predictions." Dumas answered with a shrug.
She just looked at him in disbelief before sighing, "Anyways, need help to look for a gun?"
"Sure, that's much appreciated. Oh, I forgot to introduce myself. Dumas." He said, holding out a hand.
She shook it in response, "Sinon, nice to meet you."
Done! Kind of pushed into it, but honestly, I just wanted to get started on the story. And yeah, my character's alias is named Dumas, the reason as to why will be revealed later. So, hope you liked what you saw, I'll see you next time.