S4 League: The Virus Within

by ChillStep

On August 4th, 2026 Mankind has released the first Virtual reality system. However things take a slight turn for the 1000 players who have joined the game. There is a virus infestation and no one is able to log out. Now it's every man and woman for themselves as they fight the virus's and try to survive. Will Chaos, the protagonist, survive? or will he be one with the game forever

1. Prologue

DISCLAIMER AND NOTE: I DO NOT OWN S4 LEAGUE. THIS STORY IS BASED OFF THE GAME, HOWEVER SOME OF THE ELEMENTS IN THIS STORY ARE NOT IN THE ACTUAL GAME ITSELF. THIS STORY ALSO HAS SOME SWORD ART ONLINE (SAO) ELEMENTS IN IT.
Now please enjoy ^-^

Prologue:

I've always wanted to escape the real world. I've always felt like I didn't belong. I was tired of my boring routine, tired at seeing the same boring old places all the time. I hated being on the ground. I felt trapped, bound to the earth. I always wanted to fly, to go where the impossible was possible. I wanted to be free like a bird in the sky. One day my wish came true.

It was August 4th, 2026 when my wish was granted. A new virtual reality futuristic shooter named S4 League was released with 1,000 copies. Stores immediately sold out 5 hours after its release. I managed to buy one of the last 3 copies, but that was a mistake 999 people and I did.

After buying the game and the virtual reality gear I needed, I went home and up to my room. I was alone at the time because my mother was working late that day. I got it set up and ready to play. I lied down on my bed and looked around at my room one last time before closing my eyes and saying three simple words I would regret…

"Game Start Now"

I felt myself getting lighter and moving at high speeds. I dared not open my eyes until I was sure I had stopped

Once I opened my eyes I saw I was on a large illuminated circle. There were no walls surrounding it, just darkness. In front of me stood a touch panned, two boxes with instructions were on the screen. Make an account is what the instructions said. I quickly made one and was then greeted with 6 different pictures. Each one showed a male with different outfits and hairstyles on. I chose the one with what seemed like a space outfit. The panel then disappeared and I felt something going up my legs. I looked down and saw a circle of light around my legs. It began moving upward, engulfing my whole body. I closed my eyes as it began moving up my head.

When I opened my eyes I saw I was wearing the outfit I had chosen. Three big words appeared before me. Welcome to S4. At that moment the ground shook, the large circle I was standing on cracked and shattered.

I fell into the Darkness