//------------------------------// // Game Players 36 // Story: The Game Players // by GamePlayer64 //------------------------------// Game Life was telling Dark Speed of how Relaxing Massage became unconscious after they put Prank & Sea to bed. “Bounty Hunter… Dark Speed figured one day; The Game Players would have bounties by our enemies.” He said as he turned to Game “How much was your bounty?” Asked Dark Speed as Game paused. “Uh… Miss Point looted the body before I could do anything. Maybe she has the Hunter’s phone with my bounty?” He said as Dark Speed narrowed his eyes. “Who placed the bounties on us despite that protection you were given?” He wondered. “Don’t know but given the Abyss Network; I doubt they’ll still be standing after the King & Queen of VG unleash, they’re retaliation against those who don’t fear them.” Said Game as the door opened as they turned to see Miss Beauty. “Okay boys, you can come in now.” She said as Game rolled his eyes “It’s my basement, lady.” Muttered Game as they saw Fancy and Relax were snacking on some candy bars. “MY KING-SIZE BARS!!!” Yelled Game as he was freaking out by the sight. Fancy and Relax paused and looked guilty. “Sorry.” They both said. “I wanted to eat them before the expiration date.” He said in a whiny tone as Dark Speed turned to Game. “You know, you’ll destroy your stomach.” “I’ll live but how much I’d paid for those before I got my powers was wasted.” He said as Miss Point shrugged her shoulders at this sad sight. “Sorry Game.” Said Relax “I was so hungry that I needed something to eat. Anything in that matter.” She said apologetic as Game sighed. “Never mind but tell me, Miss Point. What is wrong with Relaxing?” He asked as Fancy and Dark looked at her as Relaxing turned to her mother. “Mom…” She said as Miss Point sighed. “I knew one day I have to explain to you, but it would be after you lost your virginity.” She said as the teens looked annoyed at them. “Sorry dear, I was joking. It happened over 8 years ago. I was hiding my abyss life from my family, so they don’t get hurt but I failed as a mother.” She said sadly. “Mom…” “It happened when you were 9 years old, a hired assassin from an Abyss Guild that wanted to take me down before I became a threat to them. Sweetie, you were hit with a dart that contained the blood of a hellhound demon.” She said as everyone looked horrified as Dark Speed narrowed his eyes. “That doesn’t make sense.” He said as they turned their sights to him “The monsters we fought never leave a corpse.” “True but demons do leave a corpse. They are created when a Private Space isn’t used much or too much human thoughts have been absorbed for so long. The dark thoughts gathered and formed hideous monsters.” “Scraps.” Said Game, Fancy and Dark. “Correct. When certain Scraps have consumed enough of their other brethren, they evolve. Evolve into demons of different forms and gain powers new to itself and others. It won’t stop after that; it will continue to grow until they are satisfied, and Scraps are never satisfied.” Spoke Miss Point as Relax looked scared. “So, it’s like a disease?” Said Game Life. “No, cursed. It won’t go away and those medicines I’ve been giving you haven’t helped in removing it and the necklace I've given you only to seal it if you’re wearing it.” Said Miss Point as Relaxing checked that she lost it as Miss Point hugged her with tears in her eyes “I’m sorry. I’m so sorry that I dragged you to be part of my living hell.” She said as Dark shut his eyes and lowered his head to show his condolence as Game and Fancy did the same. Relax hugged her mother back. “It’s not your fault. You’re not to blame.” She said with tears in her eyes as well. “You were just being a good mom.” She said as Dark Speed pulled out a book and absorbed the ability to use it. “What is he DOING?!” Yelled Miss Point as she was baffled by what Dark Speed did. “Purification. Dark will aid in this assisting in removing Miss Relax’s curse.” He said as he checked the information on his newly learned skill. [Purification (Active) LV1 EXP: 0% MP: 300] This skill heals and erases dark magic infection on living beings and objects. The stronger the dark magic, the less chances that this skill will remove it. “Dark is unsure if Purification can remove the curse in an instant but slowly removing it will aid in increasing its level.” Said Dark Speed as he walked up to Relax and focus on the new skill he learned. “Purification.” Said Dark Speed as pure white energy surged from his hands as he placed them on Relaxing’s head as a screen appeared over her. Relaxing Massage’s Curse: 99.1%, .9% Permanently Removed “Alright! It’s working!” Said Game as Dark Speed’s hands began to turn black. “Huh?” WARNING! HellHound Curse releasing recoil damaged to caster. Dark Speed quickly removed his hands from Relaxing’s head “WHAT THE?!” Dark Speed watched the black stopped to his shoulders as his arms disintegrated to ashes. Everyone was horrified to witness what happened as Dark Speed looked shocked. “@$%# me…” Through your 1st endurance of a curse, resistance has been created. [Curse Resistance (Passive), LV5 EXP:92.13%] – A resistance to all forms of curse and curse-recoil damage. “MEDIC!” Yelled Fancy as a nurse made of slime bounced in. “Medic the Slime is ready to aid.” She said as Fancy pointed at Dark Speed. “Oh my…” She was shocked to see Dark Speed was starting to bleed. “Slime to the aid!” She yelled as she created blobs in slime in her hands and placed them on Dark Speed’s shoulders as they witnessed bones growing from the shoulders, along with muscles and skin as Dark Speed had his arms back as he moved them and flexed his fingers. “Thank you…” Said Dark Speed as Miss Beauty, Miss Point & Relaxing were baffled at what they witnessed. “Fancy…” Said Miss Beauty as Game Life put his finger on his lips. “Shhh…” He said as they looked at Medic the Slime who was smiling. “Is… that…” “My monster.” Said Fancy. “Some of the Game Players tame monsters. We also train and evolve them into strong allies. Game has a monster that grows not only flowers but fresh vegetables. I fed Medic many healing potions and medical ingredients that she became a Healing Slime that not only heals wounds but manages to restore lost limbs.” She said as Game looked at Fancy. “Hey… How come you didn’t asked Medic to restore your lost eye?” He said as Fancy blushed a bit. “Uh… I was still hoping to use my lost eye to guilt my dad to back off from my life.” She said as Dark Speed snickered. “Using guilt to make a parent who’s a pain in the ass who insults your friends by calling them a plague of the crime he committed…” Said Dark Speed as he smirked “Dark Speed knew we’re a bad influence on all and Dark Speed enjoys it.” He said as Miss Point looked at Medic “How did you manage to make it possible?” She asked. “I discovered it by accident.” Said Fancy. “Our friend, Death Alchemist who was permanently paralyzed of his legs had them blown off after attacking a slime that self-destructs when slain blows them off. I had Medic to stop the pain and bleeding but when she healed him, she not only restored his legs but restored the nerves in them to make him walk again.” She explained as Relax looked at her. “Wait… if his legs are restored… Why is he still in a wheelchair?” She asked as Game cleared his throat. “Well, his doctor told his parents that he could never walk again. So, what would happen if he could walk again? People would find out what did to help their loved ones but what about those who will do it for money? Their greed will lead them in The Abyss, and we don’t want more hell on earth than it already is.” He said as Dark sighed. “It’s a cursed double edge sword with a painful backlash. How many will sell their souls for this forbidden knowledge?” Asked Dark Speed as he swung his arms around “All strength returned.” He said as he turned to Relax “The curse is still on Relaxing but only .3% is removed.” They smiled but he frowned. “The skill takes 500MP but Dark Speed refuses to continue out of his safety.” He said as Miss Point started to look furious “When the curse gave Dark Speed Damage, it felt like the curse almost entered his soul.” He said as Game, Fancy and Relax looked worried. “It almost eats away your soul… whoever made the curse wanted it to be deadly for the victim and the healer.” Said Game Life. “The Abyss is an endless cruel environment.” Said Fancy as Relax looked at Dark Speed. “Thank you for helping me and I’m sorry.” She said as Dark shrugged his shoulders “Dark Speed wants something in return from your mother.” He said as Miss Point sighed and started unbuttoning her shirt. “Didn’t think he was into older women.” “WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING?!” He screamed as she stopped “Dark Speed wants full-on immunity from your male hunting bitches! Not lust! All females of that sin-infected guild shall know Dark Speed belongs to no female!” He said as Miss Point buttoned her suit. “Sorry but it saved you from being killed.” She said, which made the teens look at her. “Dark Speed is out of here.” He said as he sank into his shadow. “He’s not coming back for a week.” Said Fancy as Miss Point looked at her “He has some limits of standing people.” She said as Miss Point sighed. “I don’t care anymore. If my baby girl’s curse is being removed, I'll be happy and grant him Dark Speed’s request.” She said as she looked at Relaxing. “Also given that the Game Players Guild is the only one that can remove your curse. Your life is now their responsibility.” She said as Game and Fancy’s eyes nearly popped out. “Wha…” They said as Relax was confused. “Huh?” “Sweetie Meds and I will be going on a trip across the world to learn on making new medications.” She said as she smiled “Now normally I place my daughter in the hands of my best friend but given she told me all about Game Life and how he is hormone dead to girls.” Game narrowed his eyes hearing that. “So… my daughter will be living here!” She said as they all looked shocked. “NO WAY!!!” Yelled Fancy & Relax. “I have the right to refuse.” Said Game as Miss Point clutch her hand on his shoulder “Gah…” “I could force you to marry my girl since you saw her naked.” She said as Game was reacting to the pain she was giving. “I… still… GAH!!!” He screamed as Miss Point was digging into his skin. “CHOOSE…” “ALRIGHT, ALRIGHT! SHE CAN STAY!!!” He screamed as Miss Point let go of him. “Who wants a drink of water~~~” She sank as she went up stairs as Game checked his wound to see actual blood coming out. “God… damn… That woman is @#$%ing scary.” He said as he turned to Relax “No offense.” “Non taken.” Said Relaxing “She was once an underground fighter champion.” She said, “And sorry Game Life for her actions.” Fancy looked worried but inside, she was jealous. “Uh… Mom? I could stay with her.” She said as Miss Beauty looked at her and smirked. “Just… to not leave Relax alone and feel uncomfortable with a boy!” She said as Miss Beauty smiled. “Fine but you are responsible for your own laundry.” Said Miss Beauty “Also, you need to ask Miss Meds for permission.” She said while smiling. “I will.” Said Fancy as her mom walked upstairs. “You’re all responsible for your laundry. Because of many reasons that co-ed housemates involved me getting stabbed, punched and kicked in the crouch.” Said Game “Also given that there are children also living here. Lock your door when using the bathroom and bring a set of clothes with you when you take a shower.” Said Game as Relax, and Fancy repeated his rules to make sure no accidents happen. “Also, for Sea Life, she will ask girl things that I’m not gonna answer. I’ll go make dinner.” He said as he walked up the stairs. “Oh boy…” Said Fancy as she turned to Relax “Sea Life is a twin with her brother, Prank Life. She asked me how I got big boobs.” She said while blushing as Relaxing blush as well. “I can see that happening.” She said as she held her chest. “I… have some… questions about Game Life…” She said as Fancy looked worried. “Yes?” “What kind of magic… Did he have it? I remember faintly… that he was in an outfit that fit a sage?” She asked. “Simple. He's [The Gamer].” “[Gamer]?” “I’ll tell you after you feel better.” 3 Hours Later Game was groaning as he got some news from Mama Sweet Meds. “I can’t believe she’s leaving to improve her medication creating skills.” He said as he was eating some homemade tacos with Fancy, Relax, Prank & Sea. “Well… at least she’ll be in Miss Point’s protection. Mom told me she’s a force that cannot be stopped in The Abyss.” Said Fancy. “Ugh… Learning about this Abyss thing is crazy… even for me.” Said Relax. “Is it necessary to learn how to fight? Can’t I be a healer or medic?” She asked. “They’re rare in The Abyss. So that’s a target on you.” Said Game as Fancy narrowed her eyes “Your cousin told me that. So, learning how to defend yourself is a must.” Said Game as Relaxing pouted. “Bull…” She held it as she looked at Prank and Sea “…crud.” She spoke. “Don’t remind me.” Said Fancy. “I learned the hard way. After being in a cell.” She said as Relax looked at her “Yeah, my cousin has a prison and I’ve been there after I learned of Game Life’s new magic.” “Prison… Dark Speed has mentioned some flaws in mine.” HE said as Relaxing looked at him with horror “Only for bad people. They tried to kidnap our schoolmates during a Fund-Raiser Music Concert for our school clubs.” He said, “We stopped them, and I personally made a humane prison because I’m not a sick monster.” Said Game as Fancy and Relax calmed a bit. “In fact, I should check on them, to see if they aren’t rioting or killing themselves.” He excused himself from the table as Relaxing looked at Fancy. “Don’t worry. It is humane.” She said as Prank and Sea continued eating while not understanding what was happening and they talked in big words. PRISON ID Game appeared as he was watching over the ID as he noticed some prisoners were tied up in silk cocoons as Diablo appeared in front of Game. “Greetings boss.” “Hey Diablo. How is the new job as a prison warden going?” Asked Game as Diablo smirked. “I am enjoying it. These prisoners have tried to escape ever since you placed them here. Tough Exo’s Bee Warriors have been an excellent group of guards. I also enjoy capturing those who break the rules.” He said as Game saw that some of the guards made them like Newton's cradle. “I can see that.” Said Game. “Also, we have that orc woman in solitary confinement who foolishly gathered the little mana she had within her to escape but failed.” Said Diablo. “Foolish indeed.” Said Game “Any other things I should know? Is the food supply low? Is the energy supply low or is sanitation horrible because I have 2 Slimes that can clean.” He said as Diablo nodded. “Well… the food supply for vegetation is good but we’ll need some more protein like meat. We have beans but some of the inmates are complaining about the increase of flatulence and the need of cleaning sanitation. So, we’ll need Soap & Scavenge to clean the laundry, the trash, and septic tanks.” He said as Game wrote it down. “Okay and I can have some of the monsters to collect some meat & asked Vivian to construct a meat locker.” Said Game as he notices that some of the prisoners were calming down. “I can see some prisoners are acting sane.” “Apparently since most of them have no family and since they must earn some as I’ll make them work the mana out of them. So, I’ll convince IQ & Death if they can construct some PCs and TVs for them to earn to watch but block all social media and emails so they can’t call for any friends to save them.” Said Game as Diablo looked at him. “Uh… I must ask something.” Game turned to him “You don’t mind Toxia & Azul being a couple, yes?” Game nodded since they are responsible for any of their actions. “I've been in a relationship with a Tame monster of the Game Players.” He said as Game shrugged his shoulders. “I don’t mind. I mean You and the others are responsible for your actions and are mature creatures.” Said Game as he walked out of the ID as Diablo sighed in relief. “Because I gotten that Succubus from Sharp Shooter's Monster Farm, pregnant.” Back at Game’s house Game came back to see many suitcases in his living room. “You got to be kidding me?” Said Game as Fancy and Relax smiled nervously. “Our moms literally gave us all the necessary things you need when becoming a roommate, clothes, toothbrush and toothpaste, money and… women’s necessities.” Said Fancy. “Ugh… I’m gonna have to buy more trash cans and trash bags.” Said Game as Relax looked worried. “I’m scared about being an Abyss member. So how do I become one exactly?” She asked. “Well… my mom told me 2 ways. The 1st one is being given powers from another or… kill someone who's already part of the Abyss.” She said as Game looked at her. “I doubt neither of them involves anything humane.” Said Game as he pulled out a contract as Relaxing read it. “Are you sure this won’t turn me into a slave?” She asked. “No.” They both said as they turned to each other “Avoid Exo for a while.” They both said. “Okay…” She continued to read and sign her name as a screen appeared before her. Relaxing Massage has joined The Game Players “Oh my…” She spoke. “Yeah… Also do you wish for help? We can help you in finding what you want to be?” Said Fancy as Prank and Sea jumped on the suitcases. “We can help too!” They both said. “NO WAY!” Yelled Game “You don’t have magic!” Said Game as Prank pulled out a slingshot from thin air and Sea summoned the Toy UFO from space. “What the?!” Said the girls as they smirked. “You forgot to remove up from your team, Big brother.” Said Prank. “We made our own magic! I am a Prince of Toys!” Cheered Prank as he put on a cape and posed like Super Mario from Super Mario World and Sea summoned 4 Porcelain Dolls & 4 Bisque Dolls who posed like knights & rode on large Narwhal Plush doll. “And I am the Princess of Dolls!” Yelled Sea Life she said while waving a Toy Scepter. Game, Fancy & Relax were shocked to learn their new powers. “I’m dead.” Said Game Life as he covered his face as Fancy placed her hand on his back. “No… we’re dead.” Said Fancy as Relaxing looked at the kids. “I am a little worried for them.” She spoke as Prank pulled out over 3 hundred building blocks from his inventory and used his Toy Magic to create large 8-Bit Version of Sea and Himself as Game looked at that power. “Okay as a Gamer as myself, I am impressed by their talent but as a Big Brother, I’m ashamed of myself for destroying their future of a clean and safe life.” He said as the girls sighed. “Model Life is gonna murder us.” Said Fancy.