Chapter 7: Reviewers & Gamers (Elvira's Narrative)

"Shit, Dean!" I shouted at him, "You knocked him out!"

"Well maybe Necro shouldn't made me as his opponent," he said as everything went back to normal including himself.

Necro sighed as she rub her eyes with two fingers. She said, "This is going to take longer than I thought. Get him fed once he wakes up. I meet with all of you later." She walked out of the arena leaving us with the unconscious Markiplier.

James hit his gem to deactivate the armor. He said, "Well that's just fucking great. We can get him to my quarters until he wakes up. Your name is Dean right?"

"He just left when he figured you were going to ask him." said Doug.

"Oh, well can you pick him up?"

"I don't know. He's short but he looks heavy. Let me try."

When Doug tried to get a hold of him he couldn't lift him up. "Damn what the hell does this guy eat?!"

"We'll both carry him." said James, "Grab an arm." They worked together to help Mark up and drag him out as I follow.

...

They drop Mark onto James's bed as they took a break. They sat down on the couch and I sat on a comfortable chair. James asked Doug, "So when did you got split personality?"

"I believe Dean said he appeared at a convention I went to. It was Pax I think because he said he played a game with some kid there. I don't why he would appear because of a kid, but that's what happened."

"Huh, interesting. So who are you again?" James finally asked me.

"I'm Elvira, and it is true what I say. Doug and I are friends." I said happily.

"How did you two come across each other?"

Doug explained, "She actually came all the way to Chicago for the interview because I was looking for more actors. What I didn't know at the time was that she was a Hacker sent to protect me from the Virus Society. Because I did received a corrupted Oculus Rift but Dean knew there was something wrong with it so he got rid of it. That action made the Virus Society try to kidnap me. That Albert guy almost succeeded if it wasn't for Elvira to stop him."

"Dr. Carroll?" said James.

"You know him?" I asked him.

"Yeah back in Blue Rose Prison. He was the one who put microchips into our bodies to prevent us from killing ourselves. They're not in us in any more because someone shut them down."

"Mark," I said, "Mark was the one who tried setting you all free at first." I then remembered my friend. Captain Charlie Harkness the man who laid down his life for Mark.

"So it was him?" said James, "I've never heard of him before until Angry Joe told me."

"Angry Joe is here?" said Doug.

"Yeah he's actually next door to me. He's out though trying to get some Scores."

"Man I wonder who else is here?"

"Tons," I said, "Especially from YouTube. You know there are reasons why we have Divisions. It's mostly based on our personalities. People who are part of the Flamel Shona Division express anger, bravery, and are based on strength most of the time, but fire arms are quite popular for being used as weapons. People who are Ventus Tempesta are the Jokers of Game Over Prison, speed is our best ability, but we tend to get risky just for the fun. People who are Aqua Scylla are the most wisest, they're serious and open minded. Not to mention that they can adapt to any kind of situations, even match the technique to fighting skills of their opponent. Finally there are the people of Enigma Letha, in all honesty they are the most unpredictable bunch. When I've fought one of them it was difficult to predict their next move. Also they are just as crazy as the Ventus Tempestas. I guess you can say that they are a jack of all trades."

"Now that makes sense." said James.

"Huh?"

"Well when I tried getting to know one of the Enigma Letha's. They weren't all that talkative. You know how the saying is that the quiet ones are the most dangerous people?"

"Oh, well of course."

"So do you do YouTube or you're just a Hacker?" asked James.

"I thought about YouTube but I decided no because it'll take too much time and effort. Also us Hackers are usually always on the job."

"Why wait for so long though?" suddenly said Doug.

"Sorry?" I said, "What are you trying to say?"

"I've been thinking about what Necro told us. On how all of this started? If Ryan just needed to find the other ones with the Chiron Code. Why wait 20 years later?"

"... I guess that's a good question." I said.

"Sorry did I miss something?" said James.

Doug said, "Oh, Necro said the reason Ryan was capturing most gamers is because he's been looking for others with the Chiron Code. I have it and so does Mark. Necro said that there are five, which is including her, me, Mark, and Ryan. The last one she said...Well in this case "he" said is his daughter, Brooke. I'll explain that whole "he" thing to you later."

I said, "If he had to wait 20 years it could be because of Brooke. She was born on the year he tried to commit the ritual. But he didn't took her on that day because someone else stolen her... So wait does that mean someone else knew she had the Chiron Code all of a sudden?"

"But remember that Necro said she was taken by a society called The Organization." said Doug.

"... Why does that sound familiar? I think there's files about it, but I can't access them here. I would have to do it back at headquarters when I get the chance."

"So what's the difference between a Hacker and a 1st Class Hacker?" said James.

"1st Class Hacker deal with the most gruesome missions. This mission I'm doing now is considered suicide because Ryan would even allow the prisoners to kill us. This place kind of drives everyone to be heartless."

"I'm just glad a few of us have the sense to work together." said Doug.

"...Char...Charlie.." suddenly said Mark in his sleep. Is he dreaming about my friend?

"I've forgot." I said, "He knew my friend."

"Who's Charlie?" said James.

"He was a Hacker." I said, "He was my first friend when I've first became one. When I had no one to talk to he was there to make me laugh, to make me smile. Whenever I feel down he was like the monkey on my back that tells me to shine. Charlie was ordered to be in undercover at Blue Rose Prison. He was the one who watched over Mark. Sadly he was killed by Albert Carroll by his own weapon."

I place my hand over my abdomen as I said, "I've gotten a taste what death was like for Charlie. For Albert stabbed me with my own weapon while trying to kidnap Doug. For what it seems, Mark was there to see Charlie's death."

"I'm sorry." said James, "I didn't mean to-,"

"It's fine. Just promise me one thing guys. If you see Albert, leave him to me."

"Will do."

Mark was quiet again. He didn't speak Charlie's name in his sleep.

"So Mark is more of a commentary let's play gamer?" said James.

"Pretty much but he does more than that. He livestreams for charities and he does skits with other YouTubers. In a way he's the heart of YouTube. At first he was everyone's light until... Someone close to him past away. It took him a while to recover but he pushed on. But at times I think he needs someone to be his light."

"... Is any of his friends here?" asked Doug.

"Yamimash, Jacksepticeye, Lordminion777, Muyskerm, CinnamonToastKen, Some of the GameGrumps but sadly two of them died by the Virus."

"I've haven't heard any of these YouTubers before."

"I've heard of the GameGrumps." said James, "Besides there are more gamers here than Reviewers. If most of these people were Reviewers this place will be called something else."

"Huh, now I wonder what this place could be called?"

"I've actually met Jacksepticeye here. He's part of the Ventus Tempesta Division. Haven't seen him lately so he doesn't even know that Mark is awake.

"So Doug, you've seen Necro's daughter right?"

"Yeah, she was sleeping in one of those Standby capsules."

"What did she look like again?"

"Black hair and pink spiky bangs."

"Sounds like an anime character." said James.

"Well that's what I saw."

"But still kind of weird."

... (Brooke's Narrative)

... "How long are you going to rest?" said my master, General CrimsonGhost. I open my eyes as I see that I'm back in my quarters. I was 7 years old at the time, and the person who trained me to be an assassin was a 13 year old girl, CrimsonGhost. She was the first one to become General at the most youngest age. I've always looked up to her.

"Don't you think you've slept long enough?" she said as she look down upon me with those mint green eyes. "They forced you to be on standby for a while now. You can free yourself anytime you want you know? He has no power over you."

"But it hurts every time I try." I said.

"... You're kidding right? You were trained to deal with pain physically and mentally. This is nothing. Time to wake up Captain RavenHollow."

All of a sudden when she said my code name pain hit me as I awaken inside a Standby Capsule. The wires that were attach to my body release me and drained the green liquid so I can breathe normally. The capsule opened as I walked out. I couldn't help but laugh as I said, "Leave it to my Master to wake me up. So typical."

When the alarm went off I could only assume it's to alert the guards. "At least I've got a minute to recharge." I clap my hands and got into my Assassin's uniform with a Hacker Gem for addition. I summon up my dual swords and walked out of the room. I was greeted with five Viruses rushing to stop me. "I was wondering when I was going to warm up?" I said as I Glitch to kill all five of them. Sadly I sort of pulled a muscle in my right shoulder.

"Dammit!" I moved my arm around to make it feel better, "I know it's been a while but how fucking long have I been asleep?!"

"Too long." said a man who just came in. He's a Hybrid Virus though, they're quite rare nowadays. "Ryan wanted to wait until your birthday to wake you up."

"Ryan, Ryan?" I said as I know the name is familiar, "Of course! My dear Uncle. If you could kindly show me where he is I might let you live today."

He chuckled as he said, "You amuse me child, but I'm afraid I have to put you back into Standby."

"Hilarious, even if you are a Hybrid Virus you're no match for me."

"You shouldn't underestimate him so, my dear Niece." said Ryan who appeared behind him. As I turn to face him I see that he's still controlling his son's body. "You've haven't age one bit, Uncle."

"You flatter me. Instead of fighting about this, let's have a little chat. I assure you'll come to understanding my intentions."