More than a Game - The Dragonson Saga - Chapter 1 (standard:fantasy, 2068 words)
Author: Stodgy	Added: Jan 29 2003	Views/Reads: 3132/2249	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
This is the story of a roleplayer who gets the opportunity to live in his fantasy world. Chapter 1 is about surprises and making a vital decision that will alter his life forever.

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sigh. "Half Elf Wizard." Graham supplied. "Elf Thief" Said Kate. "Human 
Fighter for me" provided Chris, "Al what about you, Dwarf War Cleric." 
"Close Dwarf Fighter, I usually take the cleric just because I get 
spells as well fight.  If Mike wants answers at snap decisions I 
usually take the fight first so..." "Right then, You guys know what 
your doing" Michael looked around to see if anyone needed help, "well 
then, get to it." Allen set about rolling dice, and making a character. 
 After fifteen minutes he finished and handed it to Michael with a 
"there ya go Mike". Chris slid his character sheet across the table, 
"I'm done as well". "You've got to love fighters huh" said Graham who 
was still working on his spells. "Looks fine to me Al, Chris.  Ah 
thanks Kate. Mmmm that's fine again." Said Michael.  "If you guys want 
to go and grab some lunch we'll start when you get back." Allen grabbed 
orders from Michael, Simon and Graham then himself, Chris and Kate 
jumped into Kate's car and went down to the local greasy chicken store 
grabbed food and came back.  Lunch was fairly uneventful as the guys 
talked about the new game Chris had been playing. After everything was 
cleaned up Mike started with "Ok if we're all ready, yes, well then 
first things first, lets cut the crap and you all already know each 
other.  I'm not having one of those bar meetings or such.  Right your 
standing on a small hill overlooking a small town, the faint smell of 
wood smoke is in the air as you close your eyes and take a breath... 

-----oOo----- 

Allen, with his eyes closed took a deep breath.  He could feel a faint
breeze across his long flowing beard and smell a slight trace of a wood 
fire.  'Wait a minute, my beard' thought Allen as sound erupted behind 
him. "What the..." started Graham. "Where the hell are ..." began 
Simon. "Oh god my ears" panicked Kate. Allen whipped around and looked. 
 Kate the closest to him didn't look exactly like Kate but what Kate 
would look like with Elvan features, pointed ears, triangular face with 
sharp cheek bones, dressed in leathers and with a slender sword on her 
hip.  Graham had hardly changed.  His ears were slightly pointed and 
his cheek bones more defined, he was dressed in long blue robes and 
held a staff.  Simon looked rather comical, he was still Simon, same 
features, hair and eyes but bigger, bulkier with plate mail armour, a 
large Warhammer and huge shield.  Chris was not much different from 
normal except well toned and muscled.  He stood behind them all, 
wearing Plate armour, a sword and a long bow, and a very smug smile.  
Allen looked down at himself and seen a thick beard that went down to 
about his mid chest, his arms were huge and he wore a combination of 
Chain Mail and Plate mail.  Everybody started to talk at once, but 
Allen shouted over them "Chrrrrrrriiiiss."  At this everyone else spun 
to face him. Chris held up his hands "It's ok its not permanent.  Yet, 
no no no its ok let me explain.  Look all of you guys at one point or 
another have shared my views that the real world sucks, and if you had 
the chance you'd leave it in a heart beat.  Well here's your chance.  
Mike has the ability to transport us here, but he can only bring us 
back twice.  This is a fantasy world, full of goblins, dragons, and all 
the stuff we have only ever imagined playing games.  It's a world where 
we can make a difference.  From what Mike has told me, he is from this 
world.  He has told me that some people are born into the wrong world 
and even though he was born here, he feels more at home in our world.  
He is giving us the chance to live in the world we were meant to live 
in.  HEY MIKE YOU CAN BRING US BACK NOW." 

-----oOo----- 

Allen found him self sitting on the chair that he started in, in
Michaels gaming room and gave himself a reassuring pat down. "Chris 
explained it well" explained Michael, "You can go to that world, the 
one you were meant to be in, and do the things that you where meant to 
do." "What do you get out of it, all our money and stuff or something" 
said Simon sarcastically. "No.  All I ask is that you give me one of 
your possessions that means something to you.  Its monetary value is 
insignificant but I need items tied to this world to keep sending 
people to Karolen, the world that you were just at.  Look I don't need 
your decision right now, I can do this anytime you want, there is no 
rush, go and think about it call me and we'll talk more if you want." 
Allen stood up and started to leave, "I've got to think." "Hey you want 
a lift" called out Chris. "Na I think I'll just walk, thanks anyway.  
By guys" replied Allen as he walked out. 

Thinking back, Allen couldn't remember most of his time that afternoon
or night, he just kept going over the only things that tied him to this 
world, his mother and sister.  He loved them both deeply, 'but Mum has 
Phil' his step dad 'and Helen has Karl' her new husband was the big 
argument from the yes corner of his brain.  The next thing he could 
remember was the Sun coming up from over the hills, casting new light 
onto the sea.  Allen had made up his mind.  He was going. 

Allen woke up, his legs hurt but other wise everything was normal.  He
then remembered why his legs hurt, all that walking.  He was going.  It 
was nothing but an old decision now, just something to be acted on, 
even though it was only 7 hours old.  Allen was sometimes like that 
once a decision was made, which was usually why he was slow at making 
them.  After having a shower he walked into the kitchen to make him 
self a coffee and the kettle was already on, with a cup already 
waiting.  'Mmmm Chris must be up' he thought as he got himself a cup 
and made two coffees.  Taking the coffee's out on the balcony. 
"Afternoon Al" said Chris warily. "Is it, oh well." Replied Allen as he 
handed over a coffee and sat down. "You were out late", Chris paused 
and then continued "you make up your mind." "Yea, I'm going.  I assume 
your going but what about Kate" continued Allen. "Mmm, well I'm the 
biggest bastard in the world for not warning her but yea she's in." 
"You should know better, remember the necklace." Chris rubbed his check 
and chuckled "Yea, she sure doesn't like unplanned surprises." "So what 
now." "Well I give Mike a call, and we go when he can fit us in.  Until 
then just sit tight." 


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