Welcome, players!

That was how everyone was greeted, unknowing of the fate that was about to be dropped on them. We were all playing PSAO, Pokemon Sword Art Online. Basically, Nintendo liked the anime show Sword Art Online, and decided to mix Pokemon and the show when they perfected virtual reality gaming.

But where are my manners? My name is Brandon, but in the game, people know me as Chimchar. Well, until I evolve, that is.

The game is simple: you are a human, but given Pokemon characteristics and abilities. And a sword. Can't forget that. This is my story, of how I survived this hell game.

Chapter One: The beginning of the end

So, the game starts out like any other: Character creation. You start by selecting what Pokemon you want to be(outside of legendaries). Then you choose what kind of sword you want. You know, like a long sword, hand-and-a-half... That was my choice. Perfect to slash and use my abilities, or wield it with both hands.

After that's over, you see a choice of whether you want to be more sword based, or move based. I'm a middle man when it comes to that, so yeah.

Now, it's finally time. READY, PLAYER ONE!

So, you get into the game, and it have to tell you, it's beautiful.

"Holy shit..." I mutter, and realize there was someone standing right by me. I look the person over, and realize she is an Eevee. She doesn't notice me, so I speak up. "Just a magnificent view, isn't it?"

She jumped at my voice, but relaxes when she locates me. "Yeah... I'm an Eevee, and you're...? No, don't tell me, I need to figure it out myself..." She looks me up and down. "I got it! You're a Charmander!"

i smile at her confidence. "No, I'm actually a Chi-"

"I SAID DON'T TELL ME!" Her face gets all concentrated, and it's kind of cute. "YOU'RE A CHIMCHAR! You have to be."

I laugh, and say, "Good job. But there's no need for all the excitement..." I stick my hand out to her. "Well, nice to meet you." She shakes my hand.

"Hey, since we've met, why don't we friend each other?" She does something with her menu, then I hear a *ding* as I receive some mail. I go to my inbox, and see its a friend request. I accept it, which makes her positively beam. "My first friend, and I just started the game. If that isn't progress, I don't know what is!"

"Have you been into town at all?" I ask.

She gasps. "OhmygodnoIhaventletsgo." She says real fast, then grabs my hand and yanks me towards town, where we notice a lot of people gathered. "I wonder what's going on?" She drags me towards the crowd, and asks someone, "Excuse me, but what exactly is going on?"

The guy(a Sneasel) looks at her and says, "The game producer is going to address us all."

"Thanks, mister!" She finally let's go of my hand. "Let's try to get closer!"

"Let's try to get the feeling back into my hand..." I mutter as I rub it.

"PLAYERS, WELCOME!" a voice booms. Suddenly, the figure of Satoshi Tajiri materializes. "We, at Nintendo, would like to give a slightly, more in depth description of the game. Should you open your menus, you will not find a "logout" option. That is because we have removed it. As we speak, we are moving your bodies to hospitals, in order to keep your bodies alive. But, death in here, means actual death. So, players, you need to fight for your lives. Good day, and may you live!"

Chaos erupted. Everyone was either, A: screaming, B:running, or C:both. Eevee and I ran out of the crowd, where almost no one was.

"Holy shit! How are we going to survive?!" I start freaking out.

"Hey, look, why don't we stick together? We'll have a better chance of survival!" Eevee grabs both of my hands into hers. "We can do it."

I start to calm down. "Yeah...ok... Let's do it, then."

Authors Note: and there is the first chapter. Sorry about no real action. That's next chapter. I'll try to pump 'em out as fast as possible. Wait, who's going to read this? I don't have any idea as to what they will call each other, so if anyone does read this, gives me some ideas. Thanks!

—TheDarkePhoenix