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Part One
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WrathofRiku: Way to go, fucktard. You got me killed again.
LockandKey15: That so wasn't my fault! If you'd quit running ahead of me like a fucking bull, maybe we could actually complete the challenge!
WrathofRiku: I'm the muscle, I'm supposed to be the one heading in first. You're the healer! Your job is to heal!
LockandKey15: You were out of range! What was I supposed to do, fly over to you?!
WrathofRiku: This is why chicks shouldn't be allowed to play. You think you're sooo adorable with your little raccoon tail waving around behind you, but you can't fucking play the game!
LockandKey15: Nice. Way to be totally sexist, asshole.
WrathofRiku: I knew it. Fucking chicks... Why don't you go grab your boyfriend and have him teach you how to play, sweetie?
LockandKey15: Why don't you kiss my ass? Let's settle this.
LockandKey15 has left your party.
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Riku Griffin stared at the screen in complete shock as his character fell backwards in defeat and the screen turned to greyscale. "What the fuck?! How did I lose to that chick?!"
He hadn't thought much of it when LockandKey15 had challenged him to a PvP battle soon after their little rift. He was playing a total juggernaut of a character, a huge, buff guy. Just the size difference between the two characters was laughable.
But now the little half-raccoon girl was doing a victory dance, her pink pigtails swaying around as she taunted him.
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LockandKey15: Wowww... I just challenged you 'cause I was bored, but I didn't think you'd tank that hard. Two minutes? That battle was weak.
WrathofRiku: You must have cheated. Who played for you?
LockandKey15: Dude, I live alone. Just me, myself and I. And I just handed you your own ass.
WrathofRiku: Well at least I know I didn't just lose to some kid.
LockandKey15: So it's better to be beaten by a 25 year old?
WrathofRiku: That depends. Are you hot?
LockandKey15: Wow... WOW.
WrathofRiku: What? I'm a 28 year old guy, and you just kicked my ass. That's kinda sexy.
LockandKey15: Holy shit... Are you seriously trying to hit on me now?
WrathofRiku: What if I am? You just said you were single.
LockandKey15: I said I lived alone. I never said I was single.
WrathofRiku: Same difference. You're a girl playing video games. You're probably single.
LockandKey15: ...Right. I'm done with this conversation.
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Rolling away from his computer to grab a drink, Sora Ryan had to stop to shake his head. Everyone always assumed that because he played a girl character, he was himself a girl. ...Morons.
This guy in particular seemed especially stupid. He'd been arguing with him for days now, but then he couldn't stop himself from messaging the asshole every time he saw him online. He actually looked forward to it.
Sora rolled his eyes as the chat window he'd just closed opened back up. Apparently, WrathofRiku wasn't about to let their conversation die.
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WrathofRiku: So... What's your name?
LockandKey15: Wellllll, my stripper name is Glitter, but everyone usually calls me Sora.
WrathofRiku: ...
WrathofRiku: I can tell you're being sarcastic, but I kinda just got a boner.
LockandKey15: Nice. That's special.
WrathofRiku: I'm Riku, by the way.
LockandKey15: Ah, yes, because my brilliant deductive skills couldn't have guessed that...
WrathofRiku: Damn, you're feisty. Where're you from?
LockandKey15: Right, like I'm gonna tell you.
WrathofRiku: Well, we're obviously in the same region. That's how we were matched up for our party. I'm from Destiny City.
LockandKey15: ...Good for you.
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Sora cringed a little. This guy was probably in the same apartment complex as him right now, with his luck. Why did he have to be matched up with another Destiny City player?
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WrathofRiku: C'mon... I told you. Why won't you tell me?
LockandKey15: Maybe because you're a total creep that's hitting on me through a computer game?
WrathofRiku: Yeah, but it's not like I'm really gonna spend the time and energy trying to actually track you down in real life. I'm too lazy for that shit.
LockandKey15: That's not reassuring, dumbass.
WrathofRiku: So you're 25... That means you probably have a job, right?
LockandKey15: Well yeah? Not sure how else I would pay for my apartment. Or my sweet computer setup.
WrathofRiku: Right, like a chick could put together any kind of decent setup. I bet it's weak.
LockandKey15: I bet you live with your parents. Still hanging out in Mom's basement? Working at McDonald's?
WrathofRiku: Actually, I've just stepped into the realm of home ownership, which is more than you can say.
WrathofRiku: And by the way, I work from home. I'm a programmer.
LockandKey15: Wow, there's a shock.
WrathofRiku: Well what do you do then?!
LockandKey15: I'm a nurse.
WrathofRiku: What kind of nurse has time to play video games?
LockandKey15: The kind that works at a private practise. 9-5 weekdays, I got it made in the shade.
WrathofRiku: Well shit. That's pretty sweet.
LockandKey15: Yeah, it's all right. I get to assist with surgeries sometimes.
WrathofRiku: Surgery? How does a nurse get to assist with surgery?
LockandKey15: It's a dermatology clinic. They do minor surgeries all the time. The doctor lets me hand her stuff. It's pretty awesome, though derm surgeries can get super gross.
WrathofRiku: Sounds nasty. But kinda cool, I guess.
LockandKey15: So what kind of programming do you do?
WrathofRiku: Eh, simple stuff. I build websites for people.
LockandKey15: Simple stuff? Coding websites isn't exactly simple.
WrathofRiku: It's simple to me.
LockandKey15: Some kind of genius, eh?
WrathofRiku: Nah... Just got lucky, I guess. Everyone has something that comes easy to them.
LockandKey15: Like kicking your ass came easy to me?
WrathofRiku: ...Shut up.
LockandKey15: Aww, did I hurt your fragile little ego?
WrathofRiku: We're fighting again. This time I'm gonna win.
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Sora smirked as his character once again knocked Riku's on his ass. There was a reason that he would only play the tiny little girl characters. They were light on their feet and could easily take down a huge guy like that. Her speed was way higher than Riku's character, so she basically just avoided all of his attacks and hit him with her magic every so often. Without a healer to back him up, he was pretty much screwed.
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WrathofRiku: God damn it, can't you stay in one place?!
LockandKey15: Nah, don't think so.
WrathofRiku: Jesus, how do you keep beating me?!
LockandKey15: Look at your character, Riku. He's 8 feet tall and his shoulders are twice as wide as his hips. He's top heavy. His muscles throw off his balance. You're basically only good to stand in one spot and swing your sword, which is almost as tall as your guy! Yeah, you have a one or two hit KO, but if you can't actually hit your target, you're useless.
WrathofRiku: ...I might be totally in love with you right now.
LockandKey15: What, has nobody ever told you the truth before? You'd be much better off tanking as a human and dual-wielding. You'd be able to actually move around and hit stuff, and then maybe you wouldn't die every time I fall a little bit behind.
WrathofRiku: ...You're right. You're totally right.
LockandKey15: Everyone is so quick to choose the huge muscular guy... Yeah, he looks cool, but he's just not practical. Not when you're in such a small party. Why do you only want to run with one other person anyways?
WrathofRiku: I hate larger parties. I'd honestly rather run on my own, but I needed a healer.
LockandKey15: Well, you might wanna try out that new build. I think you'd like it. Swinging two swords is pretty badass, and you'd actually be able to see in front of your guy.
WrathofRiku: Would you still run with me though?
LockandKey15: Uhm... I guess? You shouldn't really need me to heal you though.
WrathofRiku: Well then kick some ass with me.
LockandKey15: Yeah, but if you're starting out with a new character, you're going to be eons behind me level-wise. Lemme make a new one too.
WrathofRiku: Fine, that'll work. Gonna play as the bunny this time? ;)
LockandKey15: Oh fuck off.
WrathofRiku: What should I name him?
LockandKey15: "GiganticAsshole"?
WrathofRiku: ...Ansem.
LockandKey15: Whatever. I'm naming mine Aescuna.
WrathofRiku: Chicks...
LockandKey15: Men...
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Sora nearly jumped out of his skin when his phone started ringing, snatching it up quickly, "What?"
"Damn, Sora... What's got you on edge?"
"Sorry, Kai... It's this asshole I'm running with in Freedom," he apologized for his outburst, "The guy is seriously sexist, and it's driving me nuts."
Kairi DeLuca scoffed, "Sora, are you pretending to be a girl again?! You know what happened last time! You don't want to be on 'To Catch a Predator' again, do you?"
"Hey, I helped put a total creep behind bars. Besides, I don't think this guy is a pedophile. He's just a jerk."
"Whatever, Sora... I'm not bailing you out when he hunts you down and tries to make you his bitch."
Sora just rolled his eyes, "What did you need, Kairi?"
"Oh, right. Nami, Roxas and I are going out tonight. Wanna come?"
"I dunno... I promised this guy I'd run with him tonight..."
She huffed a little, "Sora, quit wasting your life on that stupid game and come out with us! We're gonna get drunk, it'll be fun!"
"...All right, fine... When did you wanna meet?"
"Couple hours? Over at Axel's?"
Sora smirked, "Of course Rox would want to go there."
"Don't mock him, Sora. At least he has a crush on a real life person and not some weirdo on the internet," she scolded him, sounding irrate.
"Axel is pretty fucking creepy, Kairi. He's been perving all over Roxas since the first time we went to his bar," Sora reminded her.
She paused for a minute, "Well... That may be true, but... Ugh! Whatever! Just meet us there at six."
"Fine, fine..."
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WrathofRiku: Where'd you go? I'm going through the tutorial with him now. Shit's sooo much easier...
LockandKey15: Hey, I'm probably not gonna be able to run with you tonight. I'm going out with some friends.
WrathofRiku: Oh. Well, that's okay. Tomorrow?
LockandKey15: Depends on how hung over I am, haha.
WrathofRiku: Maybe I'll go out tonight too... There's a new bar I've been wanting to check out. It's owned by some weirdo with this crazy red hair, but all my friends keep saying that the drinks are the best in town. I wonder if Xion'll go with me...
LockandKey15: Uhm... Maybe you shouldn't go out tonight. One of us has to have our wits about us tomorrow, right?
WrathofRiku: I've played this game completely smashed countless times. It's an art.
LockandKey15: Okay... But hey, that bar sounds kinda fucked up.
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Sora was about to have a heart attack. There was no doubt in his mind that Riku was talking about Axel's bar. He had to talk him out of going there...
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WrathofRiku: Nah, it'll be fun! I'm gonna call my friends now. Talk to you tomorrow?
LockandKey15: Okay...
WrathofRiku has logged off.
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Riku lifted himself out of his desk chair, stretching out his long limbs before grabbing his phone. He hadn't been out in awhile, but it definitely sounded like fun.
"Yo, Xion! Wanna go out tonight? Check out that bar that Leon's been yapping about?"
His best friend laughed, "I guess so. Want me to invite him?"
"Sure! Have him bring Yuffie," RIku suggested, "I wanna get hammered tonight."
"What's the occasion?"
Riku shrugged, "Dunno. Some chick I've been talking to on Freedom said she was going out and it made me wanna go out too."
"Seriously, Riku? You're still fucking around on that game?"
"It's fun! Just because you can't appreciate the finer aspects of gaming-"
"I don't care, Riku. I just do not care. I just want to make sure you aren't falling for some girl over the internet again. You can't keep getting your heart broken by strangers... You're too damned old for that."
Riku frowned, "I'm not falling for her. She gave me some good advice on my game and I took it."
"Shit, Riku... You've got to stop talking to her before it's too late. I can see exactly where this is going."
"Ohh, hush. Let's meet up at Axel's at six. I'll buy us some wings," he told her before promptly hanging up.
Riku crossed the hall from his gaming room to his bedroom, still a little in awe by his new home. He'd finally took the leap and bought a small house, and it was the best decision he'd ever made. All of it was his... No nosy neighbors telling him to turn the volume down on his games, no shitty landlord riding his ass about menial things.
He just wished he had someone to share it with.
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A/N: Yay for a RikuxSora fic! I haven't done one of these in a longgg time. Just for reference, the game is totally made up. Freedom doesn't exist anywhere online (at least not the one that's in my brain.) I did, however, sort of use Tera Online as a guideline for the character types and stuff. But I'm not trying to follow any one game's rules or anything.
I feel like this fic is going to be totally adorable, and I'm super excited to keep writing it. It's not going to be long. It might even end up just being a threeshot or something. But it'll be cute!
Lemme know what you think by leaving a review!
Also, yes I am still working on my other stories. I'm about to put out another Internship chapter here in a few hours. But I got the RikuxSora bug under my skin and had to write it.
Love ya!
Simply Rexene