//------------------------------// // Gamer Dad's Birthday // Story: The Game Players // by GamePlayer64 //------------------------------// A cold and snowy morning greeted the day as Game Life woke up earlier than the screen could appear. He walked to the kitchen as he cooked breakfast and other foods as he made some lunches for Mama Sweet Meds, Prank & Sea Life. Game Life went to school in his van as he brought Sea and Prank for their education. Game and the other members were the only students in school since the other students who took the bus or walk couldn't make it without entering an ID. The members decided to study for once since they regretted using their Gamer magic to get to school on time. "OH… We've really @#$&ed up." Said Tough as she agreed to be part of IQ and Death's experience on kinetic energy for free sweets. "Well, given that some of us skip school on purpose for our personal interests. We couldn't let our folks make us do after-school classes." Said Death as Exo was doing some jumping Jacks. "Maybe if we're lucky, classes are canceled and we can goof off for the rest of the day." Said IQ as Game was watching the snow outside. Fancy noticed it and wanted to say something but got interrupted by the announcement. "Attention staff and students who came for their classes. Due to the recent weather we're experiencing, all classes are canceled for the day." Game Players: *Cheering for joy* "Please be careful when going home. Have a good day and be safe." "Finally! Some good news." Said Tunes "Since the school is close and we closed the 8-Bit Cafe, let's hang out there for a while." She suggested as everyone but Game Life agreed. "Uh… you guys go, I have to go somewhere important." Said Game Life as everyone looked at him with shock and horror, even Dark Speed was surprised. "What?!" Screamer everybody as Game Life got the clothes for the twins "You take the twins with you, Tunes. I'll catch up with you in time." Said Game Life as he left the room as Fancy looked suspicious. "He's doing it again." She said as Dark Speed raised his brow. "Again?" Asked Dark as she looked at them. "On this date and another, he goes somewhere, no matter what that I don't know about. He's been doing this for a decade." She explained. "Must be important for him." Said Sharp "How important is it to him?" She asked Fancy. "He even missed the game store opening for his pre-ordered games." They've all dropped their jaws. "Something that makes him miss a game release? What could it be? Asked Large. "Let's trail him. He might be hiding cool things." Said Exo as she smirked "Perhaps some ~hentai anime or manga~." She sang as Fancy strangled her. "Don't you dare say that about my man!" She said angrily. "*GAG* (Hoarse Voice) I'm sorry. Forgot he preferred games over sexiness." 20 minutes later Tunes was following Game Life was he was driving through the snow and traffic at a far distance as he was heading for the Natural Park near the woods where was connected to his house. “Wait! I know that forest. Its where The View is.” Said Fancy as her friends look at her. “What the hell is The View?” Said Exo. “I heard of it.” Said Large. “The View is where this hill has a huge tree on the center of it. They said that area is where you can see a perfect sunrise and sunset, you forget your stress and frustrations.” He Explained “Damn…” Said IQ & Death. “Well that might have explains the secret. He’s going there to destress himself.” Said Sharp. “No…” Said Fancy “He’s been going there everyday ever since Hearts & Hands Day. They looked at her as they saw Game Life parked and headed deep in the forest. “Come on! After him!” Said Exo as they parked and followed him through the forest. They all followed Game Life to an old abandon mansion where he entered inside. “Whoa…” Said everyone. “What is that?” Asked Sea. “Its a realy big house, like Fancy’s.” Said Prank as Dark Speed narrowed his eyes and looked amazed. “Wait… Dark Speed knows this mansion.” They all looked at him “Dark Speed was told by Grandfather. This mansion is over 200 years and holds a mysterious murder.” They all gulped since old murder cases are Dark Speed’s bread & butter in Murder Mystery novels. “The owner of this mansion built his home in the center of this forest before the trees could grow strong and spread across the area. He held lavious balls to not only impress the royals but invited the poor. One fateful night; he was murdered, cause of death; unknown. All the old police detectives discovered that the wound was made by a creature with sharp claws. Some say it was a bear, others a cougar but the odd thing is; the slash marks had no known relative in the animal kingdom. “No known relative…” Said Death as IQ looked surprised. “The unknown creature… perhaps it was an Abyss Monster. Thought up by the owner’s enemies?” He said as it was possible and the only way to escape with murder. “Let’s Professor Layton it later. After Game Life.” Said Exo as they march inside. As they opened the door and viewed the inside of the building; dust and cobwebs covered nearly everywhere, plant life grew inside as moss started to grow on the ceiling. “This place is the noble shit lovers for beauty.” Said Exo as they witness Game Life climbing up the stairs. “Where’s he going?” Asked Large as they followed him to the Master’s bedroom.They all took a peek instead of Dark Speed as he used his shadow magic to peek. “Happy Birthday dad.” Said Game Life as everyone looked shocked. “Dad?” Said Fancy quietly. “I… have been doing great. I’ve got some work and can pay for the gasoline for the van. Anyway… I got a girlfriend that you wanted me to get so badly. Don’t know why you want me to get one? Hope you ejoy your day with mom.” Said Game Life as his friends were amazed and sad for him. “Damn… he didn’t ditch us for lust, just time with his parents.” Said Exo. “Dark Speed… should have let him be.” He said with sorrow. “Gamey…” *Growling* The Players turned around to see a large black wolf behind them “DOGGY!” Yell both Prank and Sea happily as the others, even Dark Speed backed away as they pushed the door off it hinges. The loud crash made Game Life turn to the sound to see his friends and siblings. “WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU ALL DOING HERE?!” He screamed angrily. They all turned to Game as they looked nervous except for Dark Speed. “We, including Dark Speed, were suspicious about your actions and followed you. Dark Speed apologizes for his actions.” He said as they all apologize for following him. *GROWLING* They turned to the wolf who was growling at them “Sharp… will you kindly-” “If you shoot Mack, I will kill you all!” Yelled Game Life as Fancy’s eyes widened. “Mack? MACK! It's me, Fancy!” She yelled as Mack sniffed her, he looked surprised and wagged his tail. *BARKING HAPPILY* “I miss you so much!” Said Fancy as she hugged him as Mack licked her. “Okay, getting Fluttershy vibes here.” Said Large as Fancy looked at her friends. “This is Mack. He’s a wild animal that Game and I took care of when we were kids. He was a wolf pup when we found him in the forest through Game’s backyard. He lost his pack after some people believe wolves are evil and deserve to die to protect the forest. We nursed him to health and fed him a lot of raw bacon.” she said. “Lucky bastard.” Said Exo. “He’s been our friend even after we let him go. We taught him to howl Saria’s Song before he grew up.” “Great song from the N64 era.” Said Large. “Plus, he’s now a father.” Said Game Life as he pointed to a large white wolf with a litter of pups. “Lucky bastard.” Said IQ & Death. “I’ve been visiting him once a month to give him some meat because Fluttershy’s Animal lover group had been stopping Mack and his pack from hunting prey.” “God damn it!” Said Sharp. “No human is allowed to mess with the food chain.” Said Dark Speed as Fancy coughed in her hand. “So this date and the other…” She noticed many birthday cards for fathers and mothers. “You’ve been…” “I’ve been coming here to pin them on the wall to celebrate their birthdays. I’m… embarrassed to let anyone else know about my promise. It's personal to me.” Said Game Life with a blush expression. “We understand.” Said Tunes as she was petting Mack. “And we’re sorry big time for this intrusion.” “Its alright. If it wasn’t for Fancy, Mack would order his pack to eat you all.” Said Game Life as they looked a bit scared except for Dark Speed. “Understandable.” Said IQ. “Happy Birthday… uh… Game Life’s dad.” Said Death. “We’ll bring our own cards next time.” He said as Exo noticed a faded white outline. “Uh… let’s go to the Café.” Said Exo. (“Game Life pin his cards in the room where the victim died in… I’ll let this slide since its a memorial wall.”) They all left as they petted Mack and waved goodbye. “Bye Mack. Take care of your puppies.” Said Fancy as they look back to the Mansion and wonder if they can solve the unknown murder case but that is another time.