Level 6: Voscoville

The moment I clicked, loud, upbeat music started to play. I felt a wave of something warm wash through me. I was transformed into a CGI character! Then, before I was prepared for it, I was dropped down at a very fast speed. I was screaming madly. I could now see a road below. I shut my eyes tightly once again, prepared for the crash and ready to die. But it didn't come. Instead, I was dropped gently to the ground. It was nighttime. After my eyes got used to the dark, I noticed that the road I was standing on was surrounded by various shops. They all were closed. There wasn't even much light to read what they said. I began to search for the so-called gear. I felt something glow and beep on the silver belt I was wearing. I couldn't make out what it was.

I was still examining it when when I heard a bike roaring in the distance. Within the blink of an eye, it was infront of me. The rider was a girl. The engine was still vrooming loudly and the headlight provided enough light for me to realize I was standing in a ruin. The rider removed her helmet. I could make out long, mauve-dyed hair. She was wearing a tight leather outfit, the features of which I couln't make out.

I was startled by the appearance of this person when she addressed me. "We've been looking everywhere for you. Where did you go?"

"errrrr....."

"Oh, no need to explain those freak programmers probably messed with your code again"

'So she knew she was made by a programmer and she's a gaming character', I thought 'Interesting'

"Anyway, I'll explain everything later. I was leading a search party for you. Hold on a sec"

She then turned and spoke in her earphones; "Found Fren. We'll be at HQ. See you there"

Then turning to me she said, "The thing you're holding in your hand is your badge. Give it a click and your bike will be here."

I did as she said and within a millisecond, my 'bike' fell from nowhere to infront of me. It was a sweet ride. It was a metallic purple. I always wanted to try that!

"Fancy a race?" the girl asked. I had probably figured out that I was supposed to be too bold to reject any dare. "Sure. Why not?"

"Absolutely love that spirit of yours. That's what keeps the gang alive. The HQ location will be shown on your bike's navigator. Good luck."

With that, she hopped on her bike and speeded away.

"Time to check out what this sweet can do." I said smiling to myself.