Chapter Four

New Friends

Log entry May 19, 2009

The last lead Dractaros had lead to a dead end; only thing we got was some text, I wonder at times what really did happen. I will help out if I can though I wonder at time am I really helping at all. I am an admin, an employee of CC Corp, the company that says that The World is doing nothing to affect people at all. I'm logging in today to perform my usual rounds to make sure that everything is going ok in The World today.

As I logged in to Lambda, Carmina Gadelica the cultural city, I looked around, this city, build on the water, was split into sectors, these sectors are accessible by boat only, Chaos Gates would be a waste of space. People liked this place as it was big, so many people could trade, the buildings stood tall and well built. I saw a dozen people talking about trades, to think that what's happening and no one knows, they just go about their usual business. I received an e-mail at that moment, I checked it, it was from Dractaros saying, "Draconair, I'm sorry but I'm not getting on today, I have to see my brother, I haven't gotten anything worked out with the text, I'll be on tomorrow. Dractaros".

So he's out for the day, nothing to do but my rounds, I headed towards the merchants to restock, as admins are players in The World also. I walked down the street to the item shop, the city was crowded just as much as usual, I stopped at the shop when Reako approached me. "Draconair, what you doing?"

"My rounds, what else"

"I thought you might be with your usual party members, which reminds me, Lios wanted a question answered"

"What?"

"The characters Dractaros and Drako, we are unable to locate them, they are blocking our scans, you usually go with them, care to explain"

"Yes I do, what I do is none of your business or Lios', and besides, what would I know about what they do"

"It does matter when they bypass our watch, no one but Helba has been able to evade observation by us, you being friends with these two just adds up"

Her ears were standing up threateningly, I was sure that she thought she was right, what is she doing taking it so personally. "So because my friends do whatever they want, you blame me for its cause"

"No, I have evidence that you're the cause"

"Reako lets not talk here, let's talk at Delta Hidden Forbidden Holy Ground, k, less people listening"

"Very well, but I expect you to tell me everything" She turned and ran off towards the Chaos Gate.

Why is she so mad, I recall that she was more lax about people, I decided that I should restock and proceed to the field.

"Welcome my lady, what can I get you?" I bought some Resurrects and Antidotes as my stock was very low on those two items, I handed the shopkeeper the money and left, "Thank you my lady, come again soon".

I walked towards the Chaos Gate and selected Delta, the city disappeared and reappeared as a different place, Mac Anu, the Delta server. I didn't want to stay long; however, a character approached me and asked, "HHHIIII, what's wrong maiden?"

I looked at a young male blade master, he had steel armor with steel gauntlets branching from his armor, he also had cut off gloves on his hands, he wore goggles around his head, and had lightning blue hair, lying untamed on his head

"…"

"You look upset, is there anything I can do to help" He asked.

"Your sweet, but please, go about your business"

"But my business is to cheer people up, your upset, so my business is to cheer you up"

"Sorry, but no I have something important to do"

"Well if you ever want to talk to someone, call me" He sent me his member's address and left, his name is Grunty, interesting. I turned to select the field, what's with Rea, I wondered. After entering the last keyword, I was warped to the field, the church field, nothing was different this time, the weather was still very stormy looking. I looked at the door and saw Rea waiting for me, "Bout time you made it, inside now", she stepped inside, I followed.

As soon as I entered she started off, "Tell me now, why have you betrayed CC Corp"

"What are you talking about?"

"You gave your friends information to block our watch over them, and before that we detected several other moments where they ignored our orders and proceeded to violate the rules"

"What rules? Incase you haven't noticed, there are no rules to the game, people do what they want, some PK, some play for good, some for evil, some for whatever they want, including hacking"

"But they are trying to overturn what we are doing for people!"

"And what makes you say that!"

"Because that's the goal of all hackers!"

"So because you think that's all hackers goals that you blame my friends for a crime they aren't committing!"

"How would you know?"

I was really pissed at her and lost control, "Because my friend is trying to do what your not!"

"What?"

"His brother, Draco the Dragon Champion fell victim to something inside the game; he's in a comatose state and has been for more then a year now!"

"But"

"But nothing, you blame then of destroying The World, what about The World destroying his life!"

"That's impossible, no one can go comatose from playing a game, it's not possible"

"You may say that but check the reading for yourself, or go to Japan to see for yourself!"

She looked absolutely shocked, I was so mad that I didn't care; I turned around and prepared to leave. Before I left I said, "You may think I've lost it, but I will help him out in anyway I can, even if I have to fight CC Corp myself, I will risk it all for him". Reako didn't see it, but I was in tears, I gated out after that leaving her still standing there shocked.

As I gated back into Mac Anu, I stood there for a moment to clear my eyes, I then selected Lambda and warped there in an instant. I walked to an opening just across the Grunty ranch, a grassy area that was empty, I wanted to sit and think about what I just did. I told off Reako, my friend in CC Corp and my supervisor. What came over, me, what came over her, why did she make me do that?

"Excuse me, you want to trade?"

I looked up and saw someone was talking to me, a tall male heavy blader, 6 foot tall at least, wore a tattered dark blue cape and hood that hide most of his face, his hair was a dark brown, his eyes hidden underneath his hood. He wore a blue vest that extended to the ground also trimmed in yellow, underneath was a dark silverish tunic, with black pants and brown leather gloves and boots.

"…"

"Are you ok?" He asked.

"Please leave me alone" I buried my head into my arms again, I heard him sit down next to me.

"It's unusual to see an admin cry in the game, what's wrong?"

"I would rather not talk about it"

"Well you shouldn't hold your feelings all bundled up inside"

This came from a different voice, I looked up and saw a second character, a male blade master, wore a chest plate of red and white colors, his hair was blonde and neck length, he also had garments of black colors, brown gloves and black boots. He hide most of his face with a Dark-red cape that was raped around his mouth.

"Squall, good to see you" The heavy blader said.

"As you Arcanis" Squall replied.

I wanted more then anything to be left alone right know, "Please just leave me alone" I said.

"But you're a mess, even an admin in your current condition could get killed by a Pker easily" Squall said.

Arcanis leaned towards me and said, "Like in the real world, you may need help with a problem, please tell us what's wrong"

I didn't know what to do for a moment, then I told them, why I didn't know.

"I got in a fight with my friend who is also my survivor, I'm afraid I'll get fired and not be able to help my friend"

"What do you want to help your friend with" Squall asked.

"That I can't say" I replied.

"Why?" Squall asked.

"You wouldn't believe me"

Why do you say that" Arcanis asked.

"Because logically, it's impossible"

"So you can still tell us" Ancanis said.

"…"

"Come on, stranger things have happened before" Squall said.

"… Well, ok. My friend's brother fell comatose while playing this game, I want to help him out as he's been in a coma for more then a year now" I looked at them, they looked like they didn't believe me. "I know you wouldn't believe me"

"Is he a 24 yr old man that lives in Japan" Arcanis asked.

"What!" I exclaimed.

"I had to go to the hospital yesterday, while I was there, I saw a man in a coma, being curious, I asked what was wrong with him. The nurse I asked said he's been Comatose for a year, and they don't know why" Arcanis said.

"What?" Squall said confused.

"Yeah, I saw him, barely alive, it was strange"

I looked at him, surprised that he believed me, this is surprising, he believes me.

"So, that's what's wrong, well, if there is anything I can do to help, just send me an invite or e-mail" He sent his Address to me.

"Your full name is Omnipotent One, why you called Arcanis?" I asked.

"You should know, what a name, people ask what to call me, because of my long name"

"Call me to" Squall said, he sent his address, his full name was Squall Warheit.

"Thanks, I don't know how to repay you"

"Any time" Arcanis said.

"It's the right thing to do" Squall said.

"Well, got to get going, later, remember, you ever need help, just tell me when you need help, oh, tell me your friends name" Arcanis asked.

"His character name is Dractaros, but his real name, I can't give out"

"Thanks", with that, Arcanis logged out.

"Well I'm going to go form a group, if you need anything, just call" Squall left towards the Chaos Gate.

I sat there for a moment, wondering what to do when e-mail came to me, what now, I opened it, it was from Reako. I wanted to just delete it right away, however, the first words caught my eyes. "Draconair, I'm sorry for what happened" What is she up to, "I want to talk to you, maybe we can work this out, same field again, please come". The mood she has in this letter is far more different then before, what's wrong with her. I got up and proceeded towards the gate and selected Delta.

I just warped in when someone called my name, "Draconair", I looked to my right and saw Drako, he approached and asked, "Where's Dractaros".

"He's with his brother today"

"Ok, you fine, you look as though you've been crying"

"Yeah, just dealing with something"

"Well hope it works out, I got something to deal with myself, so take care" He ran off towards the city. I decided to not keep Reako waiting, I selected Hidden Forbidden Holy Ground and was warped to the field. The field didn't change any from the last time, I walked towards the door, I stopped before entering as I heard something. I leaned closer and heard someone crying, who's crying, is it Reako. I stepped inside the church and saw it was Reako, she was sitting on a bench.

"Rea, you ok" I asked.

She looked up at me, her brown eyes filed with tears, "Oh Draconair, I'm sorry" She wailed.

"What's wrong with you"

"Oh I was wrong to scream at you, I'm s-s-so sorry"

"Relax Rea, calm down and tell me what you mean"

"O-o-ok, I had n-n-no right to get mad at you"

"Sh sh, calm down, clam down"

"Oh Draconair, why didn't you tell me"

"Tell you what" She interrupted before I could say another word.

"About your friend's brother being in a coma"

It hit me hard, she believes me, "Rea, why do you believe me?"

"Because the same thing has befallen another, my brother"

I suddenly felt very stupid, this whole time they had the wrong idea of each other.

"Rea, why didn't you say anything before?"

"Because I thought no one would believe me" she buried her head into her arms again, all I could think of was comforting her.

"Rea, I'm, I'm sorry for yelling at you, if I'd of known"

"So, we're in the same boat together"

"Yeah" I looked at her and said, "Why don't we help each other"

She lifted her head and looked at me, "What do you mean?"

"I mean we help each other to save the other, you help me save my friend's brother, and I'll help you to save your brother"

She looked as though a miracle had happened, and said, "Thank you".

I don't know why destiny has brought us together like this, but I learned that some people will listen to you. I decided that she could be very helpful in finding answers to the comas, I guess I'm needed after all.

End of Chapter four