AN: Sorry for the lateness of this post. I wanted to do some last minute checks.

To clarify something about this story: I will not be using Unique or Loyal in the dromes. It was never really a thing in the show, with Kaz using Chaor on the same team as Blazer and Zhade. Otherwise it should be essentially how the card game is played. If not, then I will say when I deviate.

Now then, let us see Jon get properly introduced into the world of Chaotic and Perim.

CHAOTIC-OUTSIDE OF CRELLEN DROME.

JON SNOW

As Jon walked side to side with the floating metallic object- the voice had called it a Drone- he began to think of what question should be asked first. He settled for the one that was the simplest. "So, where am I?"

"Yes, that is the most common first question. To put it simply, you are in Chaotic. It was founded and created by the same individuals who made the card game that is popular where you and everyone else comes from." The Drone explained. Its voice was more calm than before, or was that just Jon's mind panicking?

"Okay then." Jon said, still amazed just from looking around at everything that was going on. From the moving floor, to the additional people around who would occasionally fade out of existence with a blue light like Intress did in the battle.

"So how did I get here? One moment I was in my room and the next I was here after touching this symbol." Jon asked, pointing to the chaotic symbol on his Scanner, which was a smaller version of the box he was given to store his cards when he first began the game.

"There are two answers to that question. First of all, you were admitted to this place because you proved yourself to be skilled at the game. Perhaps you had a long winning streak or showed marked improvements in a short amount of time. Either way you were chosen for your skill, and this is why you are here. As for the second answer, you have not left your room. Since you are holding the Scanner, press the center button, and then touch the rightmost part of the outer button twice." The Drone requested.

Jon did so, and suddenly he was looking himself in the face. Except the one he was looking at was sleeping in his room.

"That is the you that has stayed behind. While you are here, you are also living out your life just as before at home. When you wish to head back, press that button and it will show you if your regular self is nearby. It will then glow again, and you will press the symbol again and be sent back. The you in Winterfell will gain all of your memories. Simply press the button again and you will be once again split between Chaotic and Westeros. And if your next question is 'how is this possible' then know that you will be unlikely to gasp exactly how. To put it simply, the founders of Chaotic created this place first, then created the card game and the scanner system in order to fill it with those who are worthy. Now, we have reached the 'Port Court" as it is referred to." The Drone said as they floated off the moving ground and reentered the building Jon first arrived in.

"Here, you can watch other matches, both new and recent ones, as well as enjoy food and beverage of your choosing. This place is mainly meant for meeting and connecting with your fellow players." The Drone explained as they moved through the tables. Stopping at ones with black tops.

"Here, you can insert your scanner and look through your entire deck. This can be done to trade or register new cards you scan into your deck. You can also use these tables to look up cards and their stats." The Drone explained.

Jon put his scanner in, and saw a format like the drome match appear. Jon spun the circles and his cards appeared on the table. Clicking on Marquis Darini brought up the full card as well as some additional information.

"What is this?" Jon asked as he looked over the info.

It said that he was the cousin of the Mipedian royal family, and that his favorite location was the Mipedim Oasis.

"Ah yes, I was getting to that. Arguably the most important part of the information. You see those circles on the ground over there? From there, you can port directly to Perim, where all the creatures exist." The Drone explained.

Jon looked at the drone, and then back at the circles. There was no way he just heard right. But with the day he was having…

"Are you serious?"

"Yes I am. Look! As we speak that female is walking towards it with a location scan-The Riverlands, no relation to the Westerosi one, I assure you- visible on her Scanner. And there she goes, heading to the Riverlands to search. Once you are in Perim, you can scan additional creatures and locations and gear into your scanner, and then use them here. You can not however use them in the card game, as you do not have the physical cards." The Drone said, walking Jon through the process.

The Drone then sent out a metal arm, and grabbed Jon's Scanner. "In order to scan, press the up button and then the center button and hold it. That will begin the scanning process. When you wish to head back here from Perim, simply press the center button by itself. That is the easiest and arguably the most important part of the scanner."

Jon tried to wrap his head around it all. "So, I can actually go anywhere I have a location scan of? Without turning into a creature?" Jon asked.

"That brings us to the more specific cases. To put it simply, you can, but not all. You have location cards from the game that you will not be able to port to. Or more specifically, you will be forbidden to port to them. This is for your own safety, as if you were to go there, you would almost instantly die."

"Like what?" Jon asked as he looked through the locations on the table.

"The Phlogiston and the Flame Gate. They are in fact right next to each other, but due to what their current condition is, they are currently inhospitable. If this ever changes, you will be informed and the ban will be lifted. As for other locations, some Chaotic Players will give updates on what is going on in certain locations. This will let you know how safe or dangerous a location is, and you can make the choice if it is worth it yourself. Since it was brought up, Mipedim Oasis was a relatively safe location the last time someone went there. The Mipedians who live there can be gracious hosts to those who do not insult them, and they may be understanding of accidents, but if you try to enter the Palace uninvited, they may turn on you quickly. Contrast this with the Lava Pond, where it is constantly dangerous, but with enough paths to be navigated safely. Or the Forest of Life, where little danger besides the creatures occurs. Mount Pillar and all its separate locations are constantly ranked among the most dangerous, as the Danians are very territorial." The Drone said as it brought up images of those locations one after another. Each accompanied by a letter representing how dangerous it was.

"As for the second part- being yourself, that also carries risks. As a human, you will be less able to defend yourself than the creatures of Perim. To give comparison, press the whole Scanner button down for five Seconds." The Drone ordered.

Jon did so, and writing appeared on the table.

WHITEWOLF

COURAGE : 45

POWER: 25

WISDOM: 30

SPEED: 20

ENERGY: 30

"These are your stats if you were a creature. Some attacks deal different amounts of damage depending on stats, so this will let you know. Your Courage is much higher than average for a human, as it your Power, though that by a lesser margin. Wisdom and Speed are about average. And Energy, well you know what happens when energy hits zero." The Drone ran through the numbers.

Jon gulped. Zero must mean he dies. But it looks like Ser Roderick's training may give him an edge in some cases.

"If I do die here, what will happen to me in Winterfell?" He asked.

"Nothing. Same if the reverse happens. You will be stuck here, but you could live here or in Perim. Some players in the more war ravaged parts of Essos learned that the hard way." The drone explained.

"So then, I just go to Perim, scan new creatures and gear, and face other players doing the same here?" Jon summarized.

"There is one more thing you should know. The Codemasters. Each Drome has one, and winning seven matches in a single drome will allow you to battle the corresponding Codemaster. However, should you lose five matches in a single drone, the win count for facing the Codemasters is reset to none. This was implemented after several players challenged their friends and had them lose on purpose to up their own win count. It acts as a penalty to discourage such intentional losses and make sure the victories were actually earned. The Codemasters are excellent players with unique skills and scans, and facing them is a privilege for those who earn it. If you do manage to beat one of them, they will give you an Ultra Rare location scan for you to use to scan the same creatures they used. But you should be aware that of the thousands of players in Chaotic, the number of players to beat a single Codemaster is only a few dozen. Even fewer have managed to defeat multiple Codemasters.

"Well then WHITEWOLF, this has been it for your initiation. Good luck in all your future scan quests and battles." And with that the Drone floated off, leaving Jon both surrounded, and alone.

SEVERAL HOURS LATER

PORT COURT

Jon spent the time walking around the tables in the Port court, talking with other players, getting everything straightened out. So far it looked like everything the Drone said was true.

Jon figured that since he was still asleep in Winterfell, he may as well go to Perim and check that out.

He looked through his location cards, trying to figure what would be a good first location to arrive at. When he spotted Mipedim Oasis, he figured it was the best bet, remembering what the Drone said about it. At only C, it was relatively safe.

He walked over to the circles on the ground, stood in one and pressed his Scanner. He was surrounded by light and the next moment he was out of Chaotic.

MIPEDIM OASIS

When the light cleared up, Jon immediately felt heat from the air itself.

'Oh right. Mipedians live in a desert.' Jon thought, immediately regretting his decision. He was still in all of his northern clothing. The complete opposite of what he should be wearing.

Jon began to look around. There were plenty of trees and buildings made out of stone.

And all around Jon, were the lizard like creatures that make up the Mipedian tribe. One building- Jon assumed it was the palace where the Mipedian royalty lived- stood almost as tall as Winterfell.

Jon walked down the streets. Despite being so different, he saw some stuff that he remembered from when his father brought him to White Harbor. There was a market selling stuff that Jon could not make out. He figured that location was his best bet at scanning something.

'But first, the location.' Jon thought. It was probably best to test this whole scanning process before he tried it in a crowded area.

He turned the Scanner so it faced one of the buildings, and he pressed the buttons the drone told him to. It let out a blue light and Jon thought he could see numbers and letters floating around, until a replica of the Oasis location card appeared on the scanner.

"Okay, so that is how it works." Jon muttered to himself. He began walking to the market, a bit curious what could be sold.

But he would not find out.

Jon felt himself be pushed to the ground. He looked up to see no one there, only for a Mipedian to appear before he could blink.

He was smaller than some of the others Jon saw in the distance, and his skin was golden. He wore golden brown spaulders on his shoulders and braces on his arms. On his head were several horns, and behind either side of his face were red frills that Jon learned from Maester Luwin could be puffed out for intimidation purposes.

Jon recognized him as Zhade.

"Well what do we have here? A spy for one of the other tribes?" Zhade asked no one in particular as he put his foot on Jon's chest. Jon could not move it off of him. The only reason he had not been crushed was because Zhade did not want to. Yet.

'He is way stronger than me. At least twice.' Jon thought to himself as he moved his hand over his scanner, ready to get out.

Suddenly, another Mipedian appeared. This one had orange skin, and a purple cloak ripped in part by spikes on his back. If not for his slouch, he would be a full foot taller than Zhade.

Jon recognized him as Sobjekt.

"Enough games Zhade. The human is no threat. Why do you do this every time a new one comes here?" The elder Mipedian spoke in a tired voice.

Zhade sighed and removed his foot from Jon's chest. "You have forgotten how to have fun." He complained half heartedly. He then used his tail to pull Jon back up to his feet.

Sobjekt walked up to Jon. "Apologies. Zhade is a Stalker. One of his duties is making sure that Chaotic Players and other creatures in our territory do not break the law. Rest assured, he will not become an issue unless you make him one." He explained both the purpose and the threat.

Meanwhile that little prank reminded Jon of something he had only momentarily forgotten. This was not Westeros. He was in a foreign land, and he needed to have his wits at all times.

"No problem. I understand why. I suppose it is hard living in a desert." Jon offered. He had heard about Dorne, but this was his first time seeing what it is like.

"Indeed. The majority of our territory is in desert land. That is why we have to be protective of places like here. Without it, we would have little hope of surviving, let alone competing with the other tribes." Sobjekt explained as he and Zhade walked with Jon.

"We could always take the land and territory with more resources." Zhade spoke up.

Sobjekt growled for a moment. "You have been working under Biondu for too long. He is an excellent warrior and Elite, but to do so would invite more repercussions than we could afford."

Jon listened to the two creatures discuss their own tribes politics. A few hours ago, these creatures were nothing but images on cards for a game he played in his spare time. But now? They were just as alive as he was.

After a while of talking, Zhade stepped in front of Jon. "Alright human. As recompense for my trick earlier, you are free to scan me."

Jon nodded and pulled his scanner back out. He pressed the same button he did earlier for the location scan, and watched as the Light focused on Zhade. Soon, a Zhade card appeared on his scanner. Jon read the Mipedian's stats.

Zhade- Common

Energy: 30

Courage: 70

Power: 55

Wisdom: 30

Speed: 65

Mugicians: 1

Jon noticed that it did not include the invisibility effect. But that made sense, A specific effect of invisibility was not usable in a drome. A Mipedian could stay invisible in combat in ways the game just did not allow. Instead, the invisibility itself was stronger, lasting more than just the first round of attacks.

"Thanks." Jon told the large creature.

"Don't worry about it. Just stay out of our battles and we won't bother you." Zhade said before tuning to Sobjekt. "I gotta go. Siado and Uro are probably on their way back from hunting Slurhk. They will probably have to report to Darini when they get back."

And with that, Zhade departed.

Turning to Sobjekt, Jon asked, "Who is Sluhk?"

Sobjekt's eyes filled with hate. "An Overworlder. One who has been a thorn in our tribe for years. Kinnianne is the ambassador of the Overworld, but for all her talks about peace, she is silent when he is brought up."

Jon was reminded about the Westerlands. Father said they were allies as they all obeyed the Iron Throne, but he should be wary of them because they used dishonorable actions. One specific rumor about a mother and her children came to Jon's mind.

"Well then, Thank you Sobjekt. It has been nice meeting you and seeing the Oasis." Jon told the large creature. He then took his scanner back out, and disappeared from Perim.

CHAOTIC- PORT COURT

Jon was once again standing on one of the white circles in the middle of the open area. Remembering what he learned about scanning, he went towards an open table and placed his scanner in it, confirming that he wanted to keep the Oasis and Zhade scans he had gotten.

Once they were in his deck, Jon received a message on the scanner.

WHITEWOLF, YOUR NEXT SCHEDULED MATCH IS A 3 ON 3 MATCH AGAINST PLAYER GOLDMIND IN THE TIRASIS DROME IN THREE DAYS AT NOON. YOU MAY CHALLENGE OTHER PLAYERS TO EARLIER MATCHES IF YOU WISH, BUT FAILURE TO SHOW WILL RESULT IN A FORFEIT.

There was no sign of who sent it, but it was obvious that this was an official match.

Jon checked his scanner for what was happening back at Winterfell, and noticed that it was showing his other self beginning to wake up with the new day.

'Well, better let myself know what is going on' Jon thought as he pushed the buttons to return home. Fading again from Chaotic as quickly as he came in.

WINTERFELL-JON'S ROOM

Jon awoke slowly from his sleep. He opened his eyes and out of the corner he saw his Chaotic container again glowing red in a steady pattern.

Figuring that doing the same as before would fix whatever it was, he pressed the glowing part again.

Then the memories started flowing in from his other self.

Drones.

Dromes.

Creatures.

Transforming.

Rothar.

Canon of Casualty.

Perim.

Zhada and Sobjekt.

Scanning.

Goldmind.

Jon was facing the ceiling on his bed as he came to grips with all the memories flooding into his head. This new world, where no one knew who he was. The other world, where creatures fought over control over land.

Despite the fear that he was going mad, Jon found himself smiling.

In a way, it was a challenge. If he could manage to make a name for himself there in Chaotic, he would have some way to prove his worth, even if most people in Westeros would not believe it.

He had a match against this Goldmind player in a few days. He better get ready.

He pressed the same buttons that brought him back to Winterfell, and headed back to Chaotic.

AN: And there we have the first journey to Perim. Hope you all enjoyed it.

This chapter was mainly getting the exposition out of the way, and getting Jon used to Chaotic and Perim.

I added a lose condition for the Codemasters, in part because I thought seven wins was a bit too easy. If that were the case, then Players who battle everyday would constantly be facing Codemasters every few days. The rule is based on Heaven's Arena from Hunter X Hunter, where it was 10 wins to challenge a floor master, 4 loses to get kicked to the bottom floor again.

I gave humans stats to explain injuries from attacks while on scan quests, as some attacks work depending on what the opponent's stats are.

As for location dangers, it will be like my Power Shift rankings.

D: Places like the Forest of Life, where only the creatures in it pose a danger. Forest of Life and such.

C: Locations that are themselves dangerous in addition to the creatures. Mipedim Oasis, Iron Pillar.

B: Actively dangerous locations, or locations with specific dangers. Places like Gigantemtopolis, or Gothos Tower. Mount Pillar is usually at B due to Danian hostility.

A: Very dangerous locations such as Lava Pond or Storm Tunnel.

S: The most dangerous locations. Prexxor Chasm with the Blight.

I am planning on expanding the cast, but for now it will only be Jon as he learns about everything. Tune in next chapter for his first 3v3 match in Chaotic

Hope you all stay safe during these times.