Games can be cool, scary or just a way to forget your troubles for a moment. Are the stories real or just based on a movie, or someone`s imagination?
It was boring Saturday morning and Briana was alone at home. Her mother and brother went on holidays for four days due to mother`s invitation to the meeting of doctors in one of hotels. Girl checked through many pc games, trying to find a game to play. Soon she found a game Will Rock and decided to play it. She got to the computer, started it and put the game in. Very soon a start menu showed with many options and picture of a young man caring a gun. Briana clicked start game button and game started. Once again a different background appeared only this time it had two columns; one of each side. Girl clicked to get the game start and had to choose difficulty of the game. As soon as she chose the difficulty, the game started. A picture of Greek gods appeared as narrator began to tell the story.
The civilization of the Ancient Greeks once reigned supreme. Its gods ruled the universe from atop Mt. Olympus, and the world flourished under their protection. But nothing lasts forever.
Then a picture of battle between Romans and Greeks appeared and changed as story continued.
In battle after battle, the power hungry Romans wore the Greeks to the bloody end. The Greek gods were locked up in their castle in a secret Olympian city, never to see the light again. They were guarded by Prometheus, who `d been forced to do so against his will. All hope was lost for Ancient ones. Or so they thought.
Once again picture changed to reveal a group of men dressed in togas, one of them swinging the locket with ORA written on it.
An extremist group called The Olympian Restoration Army wanted to bring back the ancient ways. They`d been quiet until now. This is where our story begins…
Briana shook her head as she thought: ˝ Looks like another group, who wants to harm others by trying to bring the past back. I would like to have an adventure instead of being bored. It will be like Tomb raider or Indiana Jones. ˝
Just as picture began to fade away, it froze all of sudden. Briana was surprised, but before she could figure out what was going, there was a flash of strong gold light and was pulled into the game. After almost endless falling Briana was laid down in of streets of Chicago.
Briana`s POV
I woke up with slightly headache and groaned: ˝ What a ride. After such a fall as this, I shall think nothing of tumbling downstairs! ˝
I got up and looked at myself. I wore dark blue hoodie, black pants and sneakers and by my feet lay a black backpack. I picked it up, checked it and found an envelope with name and an address of who the letter was to be delivered. I closed the back pack, put it on, held the envelope and tried to find the address. It was easier said than done, for I had no map and clue of where I was. I walked aimlessly through the streets, looking at the address from time to time. Suddenly a strong gust of wind blew the envelope out of my hands and away. I chased after it; not knowing where was I running to. Just as I was about to lose it, a young man caught it. He had a bit tanned skin, brown shoulder long hair and brown eyes. He was dressed in a green t-shirt, jeans and sneakers. I stopped and looked at stranger, before I came to him slowly. He said as he offered me the envelope: ˝ Hi. Is this yours? ˝
I smiled as I took it and said: ˝ Yes, thank you for catching it . It is windy today. ˝
I didn't like strangers, but the young man was kind and handsome. As I looked at address, then at street, I turned to young man and asked: ˝ Could you tell me where I can find the person I`m looking for? ˝
He looked at address and said: ˝ Dr. Richard Headstrong? I know him. I was on my way to his office. We could go there together. ˝
I thanked him and we went to the dr. Headstong`s office. As we walked, I said to young stranger: ˝ My name`s Briana , sir. I come from Slovenia. ˝
He told me his name: ˝ Pleased to meet you Briana. I`m Will Rock. ˝
I couldn't believe it. I met the character I play in the game, only this time he was real. Soon we arrived at the building, went in and up some stairs. We arrived to a hallway and there was door with tag Dr. Headstrong, specialist of cryptology written on the door. I knocked and voice said: ˝ Come in. ˝
We entered what seemed like an office with news articles, some ancient writings hanging on wall and a world map. Among those and many other items was a man in late 40tees dressed like an adventurer and wearing glasses. It was dr. Headstrong and he looked from a map of Greece, as he said: ˝ Will, I`m glad you arrived. I have some important news. ˝
He looked at me and said: ˝ You must be new student I heard from University. ˝
I was surprised, but said as I gave him the envelope: ˝ Yes, sir. I arrived an hour ago. I have a letter for you. ˝
He took, opened it and read the letter, then smiled. He asked me: ˝ How good are you at archeology? ˝
I replied: ˝ I like it a lot. I like history from prehistoric era to October revolution in Russia. I like to learn from the past. ˝
Dr. Headstrong thought a little and said: ˝ You would be perfect for our expedition. What is your name young lady? ˝
I looked at dr. Headstrong and said: ˝ My name is Briana, sir. ˝
Cryptologist said as he smiled: ˝ Welcome miss. I just received an invitation from the students from Athens, Greece. They found some interesting ruins in Olympia at the base of mountain Olympus. ˝
Will and I got interested and then dr. Headstrong said: ˝ Would you like to join the expedition? ˝
I smiled and said: ˝ I would love to. ˝
Dr. Headstrong said, excited: ˝ In three week- two weeks- ten days will take a flight to Greece , where we will have an escort to the archeological sight. We might discover some ancient artifacts. Till then you need a place to stay, Briana. ˝
Will said to dr. Headstrong: ˝ She can stay in my apartment. ˝
I agreed and Dr. Headstrong gave me a book of how to study cryptology and an old scroll with something written on it. I smiled and thanked him, before I went with Will out of the office. We went to Will`s apartment as I was wondering of the trip. Once we arrived at apartment, Will opened the door and let me in. We came in hallway, put our shoes down, I was given slippers to wear and we went to the living room. It had a sofa, an armchair, table, bookshelves, window and a TV. I went to sofa and put book on table with scroll on it, before I sat on sofa in front of table. Will went to kitchen and returned with two glasses of orange juice. I was given one of them, then Will sat down on sofa. He said to me: ˝ I guess you are interested in Archeology like me. ˝
I was surprised and asked: ˝ What made you interested in it? ˝
Will shrugged: ˝ Emma Headstrong, dr. headstrong `s daughter introduced me to department. Before that I had never knew how interesting it could be. That`s why I`m still in. ˝
I took a sip of juice, put glass on table and took the scroll as Will did the same and took the book. I unrolled it and saw some sort of images with ancient writing beside them. We looked at the scroll, opened the book and I got notepad and pencil from my backpack. Once backpack was put back in its place, Will opened the book as we began to read the first chapter. Two hours later we took a break and as Will went to prepare dinner, I looked at the scroll one more time. The writing looked a lot like ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics. As I continued to wonder about scroll and the writing, my thoughts were disturbed when Will called dinner was ready. I put the scroll on table and joined Will in dining area, where we had dinner together. After dinner I washed the dishes and rinsed them, before putting them in their places. While I went back to studying the writing on scroll, Will went to get a blanket and a pillow for me. I read another chapter of book, trying to learn what scroll meant to say. I looked at each of the symbols carefully, looked for them in book and wrote the meanings of them. I had to stop, for I was getting tired and as I closed the book and put it on table together with notepad, pencil and scroll, Will returned with pillow and blanket. I got up, picked my backpack up and went to bathroom. I put on my pajamas, brushed my teeth and braided my hair in a braid. I came out of bathroom, holding a backpack and went to sofa. I thanked Will for his kindness, bid him goodnight, lay down on sofa, covered myself with blanket and fell asleep. Little did I know as I slept of mysterious forces waiting to be awakened. It will make us choose, but each choice may have changes on everyone.