Summary: Superheros didn't exist... Until the virtual reality sensation known as Cape took the world by storm. Imagine playing the part of a hero and never worrying about getting hurt or being in any real danger. Well you know what they say, it's all fun and games until you become trapped within the fantasy.

"And now, here's reporter Lucy Chung with the story on what is rumored to be the most advanced and most affordable virtual reality to ever exist. Lucy?" The screen cuts to a woman of Asian descent, flashing a large white smile and clutching a Channel 7 news microphone in obvious excitement.

"Thanks Hank," She starts, "I'm here at Game Source on Libson Road with the manager, Freddie Smith." The camera zooms out to reveal a tall lanky man wearing a green polo with the Game Source logo printed proudly on the shoulder. "So Freddie, tell me a little about this new game."

"Well Lucy," The manager grinned, adjusting his large glasses on his thin pimply face, "It's called Cape. It is a virtual reality game that allows you step into the dangerous and exciting world of superheros, without having to worry about getting seriously injured or squeeze into ridiculously tight spandex." They laugh.

"So how does this game work, exactly?" Lucy asks, eyes wide with interest.

"It's pretty simple, actually. All you have to do is install the software with this disk and your computer is automatically linked up with a super advanced AI, located at the Cape headquarters. Then all you have to do is put on this helmet," He holds up a sleek blue helmet that has a sort of dark visor meant to cover the wearer's eyes, "and BAM! You enter an amazing virtual world. You create your avatar and select a power type. The game makes up a situation to explain where you came from and how you gained your powers. You come up with a name and enter the world."

"That sounds amazing!" Lucy flashes a 100 watt smile again as the camera zooms back in to frame only her face. "Well folks, you heard it here on Channel 7 news first! Cape doesn't actually come out for 3 more days, but you can go to the nearest Game Source store in your area and pre – order today. I'm Lucy Chung, signing off."

Preview of Chapter 1:

"Hey, I know you! You used to be Batman's sidekick!"

"Not sidekick; partner."

"Whatever. You're a legend man!"

"Thanks. I'm actually working on something now…"

"Yeah?"

"Yeah… What do you think about a team? Me, you, and some other teens… The first superhero team on this game ever."

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The preview above only includes the dialogue from this particular scene.

This is a ridiculously short prologue to kind of see if anyone is interested. This story is obviously AU where are favorite heros are normal teens who control virtual characters in a computer generated simulation. The (fake) technology of the system gets explained more in depth in the first chapter.

Of course this all depends on if I get a good response. Leave a review saying whether or not you think I should continue.

Peace, Love, and Batman

-Some1GetMyCape