South Down: Well here we go, then.

For a moment that seemed like an eternity, all three boys were plunged into darkness.

As soon as the headphones were placed on their heads, what felt like a surge of electricity flooded their brains. Shock coursed through their bodies, and for a split-second, it was like they were falling through an endless void.

And then, it was over.

For a few moments, all three boys remained with their eyes shut, as if fearing what they would see if they unveiled them. Stan was the first to open them, fluttering them for a few seconds before widening them completely. Once he did, he saw they were in the middle of town.

"Kyle?" He said, nudging his friend. "Kyle, open your eyes."

Kyle did as Stan said, opening his eyes and looking around. He looked confused for a moment, then a little disappointed.

"Are. . . are we in the game?" He asked, surveying his surroundings. "Is this Phone Destroyer?"

The town looked like the one they lived in, but at the same time, there was something off about it. Kyle walked over to one of the houses and placed a hand on the wall, trying to see if it was really there. It felt solid, like an actual building.

Even so, the boys could tell they weren't in South Park anymore.

It was then that Stan felt something in his pocket. Pulling it out, he saw his phone, and on it, a picture of himself as a Native American. His Stan of Many Moons card.

"Kyle, Ike, look at this," He said, calling them forward. They gathered around by his sides as Stan swiped through the phone, causing it to show multiple different pictures. One of Poseidon Stan, one of Program Stan, one of Stan the Great, and one of Toolshed.

"Well?" Kyle asked.

After a few moments of deliberating, Stan swiped back to the picture of Program Stan and tapped on it. As soon as he did, he was enveloped by a flash of blue, causing Kyle and Ike to divert their eyes away from him. After the flash disappeared, Kyle and Ike hesitantly looked back at Stan, and their eyes widened in shock at what they saw.

Stan was no longer dressed in his normal brown coat and blue hat. Instead, he was in his Program Stan form.

"Holy shit!" Kyle blurted out in shock.

"Woah!" Ike exclaimed.

Stan took a moment to look down at his arms and body, which were now covered in black with blue stripes. Then, he grinned.

"Neat," He said, impressed as he placed his phone back in his pocket. "So we are in the game."

Kyle and Ike quickly followed suite, whipping out their phones. In moments, Kyle was now Gunslinger Kyle, and Ike was Scout Ike.

"Alright, so we're officially in the game now," Program Stan said. "Now then, where are the other gamers-"

"H-Hey fellas!"

The three boys whipped around in the direction of the voice. Standing on the sidewalk a distance away stood Jimmy Valmer, but he didn't quite look like himself. Instead of being dressed in his normal clothes, he had a brown coat on and a cross around his neck.

"W-What's going on?" Friar Jimmy asked.

"Jimmy, you're in the game, too?" Program Stan asked as he, Kyle and Ike rushed over to him.

"Not just m-m-me," Jimmy replied.

At that moment, a familiar voice shouted, "TIMMY!" and the boys looked around to see Timmy Burch, in his Pope Timmy form, wheeling towards them.

"We just got here," Friar Jimmy explained. "We were waiting for more of our pals to show up."

"Um, out of curiosity, how many other people are here?" Kyle asked.

"Quite a few, I think," Jimmy said. "Some are still here, but others have spread out further. Think they may be looking for the key."

All three boys' skin went pale. "Well, shit," Stan whispered. "Um, we were planning on doing that, too. Is there any way you can help?"

"Sure thing, fellas," Jimmy replied happily. "Follow me."

Not too long afterwards, the three boys were following Jimmy and Timmy to South Park Elementary. Or at least, the digital version of it.

As they headed towards it, they noticed several familiar faces nearby: DogPoo waved at them from on the playground a distance away; Officer Barbrady was scolding a few jaywalkers across the street; the Goth Kids were lounging about on school grounds, smoking.

"Why are we here?" Kyle asked as they entered the school. "I mean, it's not like we're gonna find the key in here."

"Wouldn't want people eavesdropping in on us," Jimmy explained. "You never know who may be listening in on us outside."

Walking through the hallway, they passed by Mr. Mackey in the counselor's office, writing something down in his notebook. "Hey, kids," He said as he saw them pass by. "Have fun, m'kay?"

"Sure thing, Mr. Mackey," Kyle replied before the boys continued onward.

Eventually, Jimmy and Timmy led them into an empty classroom. "Alright, here's a good place we can talk," Jimmy said as they all sat down in the empty desks.

"Alright, Jimmy, what is it you want to tell us?" Kyle asked, leaning down on his desk.

"Alright, fellas," Jimmy said, beckoning the boys closer to him. "While I was here, I heard a couple of the girls talking. Apparently, there's a map that tells the location of the key."

"Really!" Stan exclaimed, causing Kyle to shush him. "Where is it?"

"It's. . . hidden in a small cave," Jimmy said. "In the sea, sort of near the town."

"What are you talking about?" Kyle asked. "There's no sea near South Park."

"There is in this version of South Park," Jimmy clarified. "It's near where Stark's Pond should be."

"Well in that case, how are we gonna get there?" Stan asked.

"TIMMY!" Timmy cried out.

"That's a good idea!" Jimmy agreed. "Timmy could turn into a Pirate Ship and send you there."

Stan and Kyle exchanged glances. That was one of Timmy's card abilities.

"Well then, what the heck are we waiting for?" Stan asked. "Let's go, before someone else gets the map first!"

The other boys voiced their agreements and began to set off. As they did, they didn't notice a small figure, hovering outside the open window, watching them.

"Teeheehee. . . dumbasses," Cupid Cartman whispered as it flew away from the window and towards the woods. Soon, Sheriff Cartman, Paladin Butters, Powerfist Dougie, and Scott Malkinson appeared from their hiding spots.

"Alright, anything to report, Cupid Me?" Sheriff Cartman asked.

Cupid Cartman hovered near the larger Cartman's ear, whispering into his ear. The other boys couldn't see Cupid Cartman, but they did see how Cartman's grin grew.

Eventually, Sheriff Cartman turned to the other boys. "Alright, guys, there's a map that can lead us to the key, and it's located in a cave across the sea!" He exclaimed to them. "Get ready boys, we're gonna go on a pirate hunt!"

"But Eric, you don't have a pirate card," Paladin Butters pointed out.

"Who gives a shit?" Cartman asked. "Now come on, we got to get that cave before that sneaky Jew and the others do!"

With that, Cartman headed off in the direction of Stark's Pond, the other boys following suite.

In the (real) South Park, Kenny was on his knees, his head bent in front of Theresa's legs.

"(You like that?)" Kenny whispered.

Theresa grinned, her head leaning backwards as she gazed up at the sky. "Yeah," She breathed. "You sure know how to use those hands of yours."

"(I've had tons of practice,)" Kenny replied slyly.

"You sure aren't lying," Theresa said, her smile growing. "I don't think any guy before has done a better job than you."

"(And. . . finished!)" Kenny said, standing to his feet. "(Those shoes won't be coming off any time soon.)"

Theresa raised her foot up and admired her newly-tied shoelaces. "Good work," She said, impressed. "I was having such a hard time tying them myself. Anyways, a deal's a deal. Here." She handed Kenny $5.

"Sorry I couldn't give you more," Theresa apologized. "This was the best I could do."

At that moment, a female voice called out, "Theresa! What are you doing back there?"

"Nothing, mommy," Theresa replied timidly. Quickly, she headed back towards her trailer, er, tiny home, vanishing through the door, leaving Kenny alone with the dollar bill.

Kenny looked down at the bill and sighed. Even with this meager amount of money, it still wasn't enough to get him those headphones. And with all the people who were entering the game by the minute, there wasn't much people left to get money from. Still, unwilling to give up, Kenny headed off, hoping there was someone else around who could use their shoes tied.

He hadn't gotten far when a boy blocked his path. It was Nathan.

"Hello, friend," The disabled boy said, his eyes squinted in Kenny's direction. "What are you up to?"

"(Um. . . nothing,)" Kenny replied, confused. What was Nathan doing here? What did he want?

"I take it you're looking for those new Ubisoft headphones, am I right?" Nathan asked, smirking when Kenny's eyes widened in response. "They are pricey."

"(Yeah,)" Kenny replied, his shoulders slumping.

"Well fear not, friend," Nathan said, his voice as cool as the wind. "For I have what you want." As he finished talking, he produced a pair of Ubisoft headphones.

Kenny's eyes widened. "(Holy shit!)" He exclaimed, eyeing the headphones. "(These are mine?)"

"They're yours, friend," Nathan said in a faux-friendly tone, handing the headphones over to him. "Don't worry; you don't need to give me anything in return."

Hesitantly, Kenny took the headphones. "(Why?)" He asked.

"Just a gift," Nathan replied. "From a friend. See you in the game."

Kenny looked down at the headphones, then at Nathan, then back at the headphones. Finally, he exclaimed, "(Thank you!)" Then, he rushed off in the opposite direction, desperate to get home as fast as he could.

Nathan watched him run off. As he did, a grin grew across his face.

"No," He whispered maliciously. "Thank you."

Kenny couldn't believe it. For once, his luck had changed for the better.

He burst into his house, not even acknowledging his parents as they screamed profanities at him for shocking them with his entrance. He just rushed up the stairs and towards his siblings' room.

Kevin was too busy downing a bottle of alcohol to notice Kenny's entrance, but Karen immediately sprang up to great him. "Hi, Kenny!" She said, rushing into his arms.

Kenny pulled his parka off his head, exposing his golden hair. "Karen, I've got some great news," He said, speaking clearly without his parka. "I'm gonna be gone for a bit. Well, not really, but regardless, I'll see you soon."

"Where are you going, Kenny?" Karen asked.

"In here," He said, lifting up his iPhone for her to see.

Karen's face scrunched up in confusion, but Kenny didn't bother to explain. "Karen, I just want you to know I love you," He said. "If this works out. . . when I come back, your life will be a better one." He planted a kiss on her forehead, and then headed out the door and into his room. As he did, he plugged the headphones into his iPhone.

Jumping onto his bed, Kenny looked down at his phone and took a deep breath.

This was it. It was now or never.

Closing his eyes, he placed the headphones onto his head.

Then, he was plunged into darkness.

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