Author's note: Like I said, Mat, it was for your own good. You didn't believe me when I warned you that script format was against the rules, and if I hadn't done that, you probably would've continued making script format stories and then get in REALLY hot water when someone reported them all. Don't worry, I won't report any other stories of yours unless you fail to heed my warning. Sorry.
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Chapter 3: In the Game
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SATURDAY 06:48 AM - RPGAMES BACKSTAGE AREA
We all woke up. "We aren't due to begin until 7," I said, checking my watch. "What would you girls say to a little wander before the show?"
"Sure," Sam replied. "Sounds good." We began to look around.
SPIES' VILLA
Normi had already woken Clover up. "Come on, Clover! The RPGames show begins showing at 7! We need time to make the popcorn!"
Clover jumped out of bed with a start. "Oh, yeah! Sam, Leo, and Alex are on this week! Leave the room for a moment, please, Normi. I need to get dressed and give them a good-luck call."
As soon as Normi was out of the room, Clover got out her X-powder.
RPGAMES BACKSTAGE AREA
Sam's X-powder rang, and she got it out. Alex and I got next to her. The call was from Clover. "Hi, girls, Leo. I just wanted to call to wish you three good luck."
"Appreciate it, Clover," Sam responded. "But Leo thinks there's something rotten in Denmark here at RPGames."
"Yeah, I kind of had the same feeling. Like, the way that guy called you and Alex by your nicknames. How in the world did he know about those?"
"Now that you mention it," Alex concurred, "that does seem a little strange. Do you think they might be plotting against us because we're … well, we'll think about that later. Thank you."
Sam hung up. "Nice of Clover to give us a good-luck call. Hey, Tina D.'s office is right over there. Let's check it out."
As we approached, however, a man stopped us. "Hold it, you three. You don't have permission to enter Tina D.'s office. He doesn't accept visitors."
"HE doesn't accept visitors?" I questioned.
"Er, I mean, SHE doesn't accept visitors. Sorry, sometimes I don't pay attention to what I'm saying." He checked the time. "Whoops, it's almost time for the show. Come with me, quick."
07:59 AM - SPIES' VILLA DEN
Normi brought two cans of cola into the room and set them on the table. Clover followed with a bowl of popcorn. Taking the remote, Normi turned the TV on to the RPGames channel. "Come on, Clover, hurry up! The show's about to start!"
"I'm coming, I'm coming." Clover sat down with Normi. The RPGames logo came on screen, and Tina D.'s voice chimed in. Hello, folks, and welcome to the only RPG game show in the country, RPGames! I'm your host, Tina D.! Time to meet this week's RPGames contestants!
First, the TV displayed my image and my stats. Here is Leo, a hunter with a keen eye and a stable composure.
Sam's image and stats came next. This is Samantha, a mage whose magic is nothing to underestimate.
Alex showed up third, stats and all. And last but not least, I show you Alexandra, a thief who's a master of stealth.
Tina D. then began to explain what we would go up against. The land of RPGames is a vast land with five main areas: Hunter's Forest, Mirage Desert, Winter Plains, Treasure Beach, and Silence Ruins. It may take forever, but they'll have to explore them all to win!
Will this team over the RPGames challenge, or will they fail just like so many others have? Time will tell, and they're going to start, right after this commercial break!
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Wow. Took me all day to write this chapter. Didn't have much time to work on it, though, so that might have something to do with it.