"Hey come on Twilight, this is so much better than studying!" Spike called out from halls.
"Spike, I don't know what kind of magic that thing uses, but I don't like it," groaned Twilight flipping through a book.
"It's not magic it's called Virtual Reality and all your friends got one of these babies, besides you need to stop studying and enjoy yourself for once," said Spike waving his visor. That was thing new craze. Virtual Reality. The Equestrians had never experienced this kind of thing considering that technology was known very little in this magical world. But after it was passed down to their world by the humans, the ponies had found a new way to entertain themselves whenever they were bored. Now a days ponies could be seeing these visors as they walked around. But things were going to get even better when a new game called Sword Art Online was announced. But for some reason the humans hated this game. Whatever the reason, Spike didn't care he, he wanted the game when it comes out.
"Spike seriously, what's so great about Technical Reality when we have magic!?" groaned Twilight.
"First of all, it's Virtual Reality, second nopony ever knew these things existed, this is big!!!" laughed Spike slipping the visor over his head. "And besides when that new game comes out, everyone is getting it so it's gotta be good right?"
"Look, I know you want the game and that's fine, but I have friendship stuff I gotta work on, so just don't bother me ok?" asked Twilight.
"Alright fine, but you're missing out," said Spike walking out of her room. Twilight rolled her eyes and went back to her book.
"Aww yeah this is great!" Spike cheered as he swung his arm around as if he was swinging a sword before bumping into something. "Ouch," said Spike removing the visor. He looked up to see Luna standing there with the same visor over her eyes. She pulled them off and looked down.
"Oh dear, Spike I'm sorry, I didn't see you there," said Luna.
"It's fine, wait you have one too?!" Spike asked.
"Indeed, and I must admit, this is amazing!" beamed Luna.
"Haha, I know right, hey are you getting the new game?" asked Spike.
"Why would I miss out on the fun?" giggled Luna.
"Oh man I can't wait," squealed Spike.
"Yes, my sister is also planning to get a copy as well," said Luna.
"Princess Celestia too!?" asked Spike.
"She IS a princess, she needs so time to enjoy herself as well," said Luna.
"Oh man am I excited!" beamed Spike. The two laughed and chatted as they walked down the hall. It was only another week before the initial release. And everypony was hyped for it.
The year is 2025, the skies above Japan is clear and the ground was covered in glistening white snow. Nico sipped his cup of coffee as he flipped through the morning paper.
"Welp again nothing interesting," sighed Nico as he threw the paper on the table. He drank the last bit of coffee and placed the cup on the table. "Waiter check!" Nico called out. He looked around as cars zoomed past on the road. It seemed like forever since the SAO crisis along followed by the GGO deaths and the Ordinal Scale incident. But now everyone was living their lives as VR and AR slowly disappeared from society.
"Morning Nico!" a cheerful voice called out. Nico looked up to see his friend running up to him. "You mind if I sit here?" she asked grabbing the chair across from him.
"Hey Koharu, go on it's free," said Nico. Smiling, Koharu took the seat and looked over to the newspaper. "Reading the news again?"
"Hey I'm waiting in case any other idiots decides to bring VR back," answered Nico. Koharu giggled. Her black hair flowing in the wind. She really was cute when she laughed.
"It's not funny," said Nico.
"I know that sorry," said Koharu. Her green eyes shining in the sun. Eventually the a waiter walked out with a tray and a small clipboard with a slip of paper.
"Miss would you like something?' asked the waiter.
"No I'm good thanks," replied Koharu. The waiter nodded as he walked back into the cafe. Nico placed 5 grey coins on the slip of paper and got out of his chair. Smiling Koharu jumped out and followed after him.
"I thought you just came to say hello," laughed Nico looking over to her with a smile.
"Oh come on you really hate me that much?" pouted Koharu.
"I'm joking!" laughed Nico. Koharu smiled as she leaned into his arm. Nico gently wrapped his left arm over her shoulders and pulled her in.
"Where are you doing today?" she asked.
"Nothing much, just the usual," answered Nico.
"Chilling at home I suppose, is it alright if I come over today then?" asked Koharu.
"Sure thing," answered Nico.
"Yay," cheered Koharu.
"Excuse me young man, but do you think you can help me out with something?" asked a voice. The two stopped as a man wearing a brown jacket walked up to them.
"Um sorry who are you?" asked Nico.
"Oh my apologies, I'm Elusive, I just moved here so I don't really know my way around yet," said the man.
"I see, well what is it you need Mr. Elusive?" asked Nico.
"I just need to find the nearest Police Station, I'm meeting with a friend of mine," said Elusive.
"Well if you want the nearest station, if you just keep going down this path and turn right at the third stoplight you should find it three stores down," said Nico.
"Oh why thank you, I appreciate your help, and sorry for taking up your time uh.."
"Nico, and this is my friend Koharu," said Nico.
"Well Nico, Koharu, it was nice meeting you, hope we can get acquainted soon," said Elusive.
"Yes, it would be nice if we can get to know you Mr. Elusive," said Koharu.
"Well I must get going, don't want to keep my friend waiting," said Elusive smiling. "Have a great day and Merry Christmas,"
"You too," said Nico. Elusive waved goodbye as he walked in the direction he was told.
"What a nice man," said Koharu.
"Definitely," agreed Nico.
"Hope we can meet him again," said Koharu.
"I'm sure we'll run into him again, but for now let's just get going, you must be cold," said Nico.
"I am," said Koharu sneezing. The two laughed as they made their way to Nico's place.