Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters from Baldur's Gate 2, Baldur's Gate 2. They belong to Bioware and Black Isle. Forgotten Realms, Dungeons and Dragons is owned by Wizards of the Sword Coast.

Chapter 1

"Hey, what am I supposed to do? I told you that you should've played the Bhaalspawn or whatever. You're the more experienced player!" Ash shouted over to Fay-Ane.

"Well, who said he wanted to be the main character?" Fay-Ane retorted hotly.

"Shut up and let me heal you guys! I'm just getting the hang of this game," Harlina said with her eyes glued to the monitor.

"Oh, this is so much fun! We should get more of our peeps to play with us. A four member party is kind of pathetic." Alex grinned at the rest. "I say more of those sexy elves would do the trick!"

Harlina peeled her eyes from her monitor for the first time since she started playing the game and looked at her watch. It was time to head home.

"Harli, time to go?" Fay-Ane asked knowingly.

"Maybe you should stay awhile longer. Its pouring outside... and there's lightning and all."

Before Harlina could answer, there was an overwhelming flash of light and our four friends found themselves losing consciousness.

A cloudless blue sky greeted Fay-Ane when she opened her eyes. What in the world? She got up quickly and scanned her surroundings. Where were the others? Where am I? Fay-Ane slapped herself in the face. Ouch, ok so this isn't some stupid dream I get from playing too much Baldur's Gate. The nearby bush stirred and Fay-Ane turned her attention to it. She reached out and...

"Ahhhhhhhhh!"

A high pitched scream rang through the air. Fay-Ane covered her aching ears, cursing under her breath. Harlina ran out from the behind the bush, eyes wide in terror. She looked at Fay-Ane questioningly. Fay-Ane glared at her friend, her hands still over her ears. It was only then that she realized her ears were different.

"My ears! What happened to my ears?"

"I'm sorry if my screaming did some permanent damage to them. I'll repay you! I'll..." Harlina stammered as Fay-Ane looked thoroughly distressed.

"Not that... they... they grew! They're pointed!"

"Oh my gawd! They are pointy!" Harlina stared and prodded one. "They feel real. Is it really..."

"Owwww... why the hell did you do that for? You nearly ripped off my ear!" Fay-Ane turned, glaring daggers at Harlina.

"Hey you two! Man... you people sure dress fancy!" Alex called out as he emerged from the thick vegetation.

The two females immediately looked down at their dressing. Fay-Ane was dressed in elaborate elven robes with embroidered runes decorating the edges. Her belt contained various compartments holding money and small vials of potions. She was carrying two magical long swords swung across her back and under her robes she found a pouch which appeared to be a bag of holding. Fay-Ane looked over at Harlina who was dressed in a standard cleric robe, busy examining her club in childlike awe. Alex looked every bit of a fighter with his full plate and powerful two handed blade. He appeared to be checking out his backpack for food.

"I know this is absurd... but did we somehow get sucked into our computers? Why do we look like our Baldur's Gate characters?" Fay-Ane asked her two friends.

"Fay do you have any food?"

"Hey I got this way cool sling in my backpack!" Harlina exclaimed gleefully holding up the sling.

"Guys, have you seen Ash?"

"Ohhhh... Fay... you've got pointy ears!"

"Hey Alex, her pointy ears are real you know."

"Is anyone listening to me?" Fay-Ane roared, finally getting her companions attention. "And would you stop pulling my ears!"

"Sorry Fay," Alex apologized. "Um... I'm hungry."

"Where did Ash go? Do you think he got... um sucked into his computer and got here?" Harlina asked, still fiddling with her sling.

"Well, more importantly, at this moment, is whether we have our character skills 'cause we've got company and they ain't friendly," Fay-Ane answered grimly.

The trio found themselves surrounded by pesky globins ready to pounce on them. Alex charged at them blindly hacking and slashing as he went. Fortunately for them, they did have their character skills. The globins were easily dispatched and the three friends searched the corpses for any valuables. They then decided to search the area for Ash, though after hours of searching, it proved fruitless. Night had long fallen when they gave up their search. Worried about their friend and their new surroundings, they each slept a restless slumber, hoping that morning would bring a better day.
They were awakened by the sound horses making a slow but steady trot through the forest. Hastily packing their things, they ran towards the noise and found a merchant caravan passing through. Alex was the first to act as he instantly jumped from the cover of the trees and halted the entire caravan.

"Bandits?" The merchant called out. "Fool, you think I travel unprepared? I have something special for the likes of you!"

"So you wish to challenge the great, almighty Alex! You shall regret the day you crossed my path!"

The merchant's six fully armed guards suddenly became apparent to him. They smiled wickedly at Alex ready to deal much pain to him as they drew their swords. Oh, Alex you fool! Fay-Ane thought to herself. Perhaps she could charm them all and get the hell out.

"Fay-Ane, you must do something, I mean... you're more experienced!" Harlina whined while she tucked Fay-Ane's sleeve. Sighing, the elf came forward from the bushes to try and stop any unnecessary bloodshed. All eyes averted to the elf, the reaction she brought about ranged from awe to fear to hostility. Her potent aura made them nervous and there was no denying the fact that she was a rather powerful spell caster. The merchant eyed her suspiciously before he spoke, "I doubt you're in the league of this scum of a bandit here, evlen one."

"He is no bandit. Alas, years of adventuring has taken a toll on him. He just has delusional thoughts of great power and finds it very hard to express himself. We only wish to ask for directions. Please, I apologize on behalf of my crazed my friend here." Fay-Ane arched one of her eyebrows giving Alex a warning look to keep his mouth shut.

"Very well then. I supposed you would want directions to Athkatla, City of Coin. You're not very far off. About two hours away, keep heading North- west. I have to be on my way now. Perhaps we shall meet again." He whipped his horses and they began their steady trot.

They headed for Athkatla knowing that the chances of finding Ash there would be much higher (Well, he was playing as the Bhaalspawn after all). Besides that, they needed to restock on their supplies and were longing for a good hot meal. Alex and Harlina decided that it was best to have Fay-Ane as their leader since she probably had the entire game burned in her brain.