Chapter 2: Survive Sor Part 1

"They were my family. As families, we would argue 

but it got too heated and I was disowned. 

I ran away like the coward I was and I never mended the gap between us. 

My roots cut,

My leaves dried,

And I slowly died."

- Good Dragon

SPERO

 You won't change me. You can hurt me as much as you want but I'll fight you till the very last moment. I'll never give up. You'll think it's a waste of time but to me, I go by a saying, If you want something then you'll have to take it. 

We wanted to see if a ghost was here, we didn't think there was a killer ghost here. We would've been gone by now but no you wanted our souls. Our lives. Well fuck you, I hope you get to die again one day. 

I like you, kid. I shall grant you your wish if you so desire. This should be fun against Sor. 

And then I truly fell into the abyss. 

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DEAN

"It's funny how dreams are so real yet not. All in our heads. A simulator of anything. To pass time. To find joy in our sleep then in reality. People often say ignorance is bliss and they're totally correct. Not wanting to know is a double edged sword. Information that would've been helpful in the long run but not knowing means less responsibility for you. 

I often wondered if I ever got to be the best me in the future. The me in my dreams. The me who attained his goal. I wanted to be a video game developer and make a bunch of video games. I have great creativity especially for making a plot in video games. It's amazing how many ideas I have. Just dreaming for me can help me attain that creativity. Whether it's listening to music in the shower, just being by myself, or by sleeping and hopefully it's a dream that I can remember, that way I can think of something to talk about or write about. 

Making a plot for a video game or story in general is so interesting. You can prolong it but it gets boring. You can make it short and people would want more. You can branch off the main plot and make spin offs. A lot of what ifs. You can even have many of your fans write their own versions. Plot in general is so interesting and how people think to come up with them is so intriguing. 

The origin of spiderman, star wars, and of course batman. Many to name but none of them my own. One day I'm going to make a story so good, people will remember it. People will get interested in the lore. They would invest their time in finding the clues I put in. Rereading or replaying it. I want them to be invested in it. 

I love playing with my audiences' heart. I say to myself that to manipulate a person's emotions in a story, is to break your own… first."

I was sleeping… in a dream. I can't wake up. Like I'm sleeping in the real world but also in my dream too. How is this possible? There's no lights. I'm in this dark space, sleeping. It's like I'm the painter and painted myself in a dark room. I can see color but without light. Weird. I can see myself laying down on a bed in a dark room. I can see a blanket covering me. It's like being in third person view, seeing yourself. 

"Shhhhhhh. Be still Dean. Be quiet."

A random woman appeared out of thin air and sat down on the side of my bed. She was now beside me on my bed. I couldn't see her face as she had her back towards me. She had long black, curly hair. She was wearing a white button up with a plain black skirt and stockings. She had regular flats on. She began to comb my afro with her hands. 

"I can hear your thoughts, Dean. I can hear you explaining my details to them. How I look. What I'm doing." 

How does she know? Explaining to who? Wait, what are you doing? She leaned closer to my forehead and kissed me. 

"You were never supposed to be in this story but I decided to add you in. And it was for the better. Spero needs you. Have fun at the Hoax academy, you'll enjoy it. I know you will. I know you're all reading this. You're wondering who I am. I go by many names but you can all call me $#%!^@*. Sorry, it made an error. It's Lizzy. My name is Lizzy. Enjoy the story. There's more to come. This is… only the beginning."

What did she mean by Spero needs me? She turned her head around to where I was looking and smiled at me. She's Asian, doesn't have bangs and has her hair splitted in the middle, and has glasses. She had a black left eye and brown eyes. She had a dragon tattoo looking like it was biting her left eye, spiralling down over her neck. That's all I saw and remembered before I completely passed out. 

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I woke up and put my hand on my head. My head fucking hurts like a bitch. Everything feels so foggy. My vision is blurry. I feel so dizzy. What happened to me? My body is so weak right now. 

What did she mean by Spero needs me? Who was she talking to? Enjoy what story? What beginning and what is there to come? All I fucking got was her name, Lizzy. I think I'm crazy. I should probably get myself diagnosed and some medicine preferably some sleep medicine. 

My vision became clear and what the fuck is this. A blue screen appeared right in front of my face. It's literally like an RPG game. It uses base stats like vitality, mind, endurance. I'm confused as fuck. 4 classes and one of them has symbols as its name and description. Well let's take a look. 

PLEASE SELECT A CLASS

Summoner( Uncommon ) - Once you bond with a spirit, you will never journey alone in your life as you will have many friends that are big or small, different species, and sentient or not. They will fight alongside you in your endeavors. You're a king and they are your knights. They will fight for you. You will gain bonus mana and maximum mana will increase the further away you are from your opponent. They will provide resources to your vast journeys. They will accompany you to the very ends of your journey. As a retainer or an advocate, your home will be filled with life. And your death is surrounded by loved ones. The saying everyone dies alone is untrue to you. Your journey is filled with fun adventures and meeting new people and summons along the way. Gain 10% MIND. Gain 10 INT, 10 MIND, 5 AGI, 5 VIT, 5 END every level

Elementists( EPIC ) -Once you bond with an elemental spirit, you will step into the path as an elementalist where you will first use an element. Your journey is a life of research and science. To find out the secrets of this universe. You'll study the elements and expand upon it. To increase the element's utility or its damage potential that is the role of an elementalist. You are both a scientist and a warlock. Your journey is one of high risk and high reward. Gain 10% INT. Gain 10 INT, 10 MIND, 5 AGI, 5 VIT, 5 END every level

 @#?!*@)#$)(&%&$(???) - You have contacted $#%!^@* No bonus stats

Afro Samurai( Legendary ) - Once you make your bond with the Egors and through your ancient bloodline, you can now use the katana. As you were younger, you learned all the requirements of a samurai. You learned how to handle swords, wrestling, archery, horse riding, and strategy and various arts of war. You proved you have the quality of a samurai. You smile in the face of death. You thrive in fighting. Your journey is yours to dictate. You are not bound by rules, laws, and/or fate. No force stat points. Gain the ability to freely distribute stat points. Gain 45 stat points every level. 

I was offered four classes. One uncommon, epic, unknown, and legendary rarity. They all have their descriptions. I didn't have enough time to read over them. I just saw the Afro-Samurai class and just poked it. I need to help Spero right now. I pushed myself up and the option to finalize it appeared.

Proceed with Afro Samurai?

Yes No

I clicked yes. 

Class Initialization in… 

3

2

Everything began to hurt. It's like needles poking every single fiber of my body. I can't think. My brain. This piercing sensation. It feels like a spike is coming out of my brain. I fell face first and was lying on the floor again.

1

0

And I passed out yet again. 

Abilities unlocked

Suited up: Transform into your kimono outfit and replaces current clothing for increased 5% physical stats, reduced physical and magical damage(Has self repair, clothing is teleported to your soul)

My sword is my wand: Able to use any weapon as way to cast magic

Primary elemental blade: Your weapon will be imbued with the primary element of your chosen

Chained Bonds: Stab yourself with your katana to bind anything in chains

Last stand: &$%(#&@%(#) (Ability will activate when user is .01% hp) 

Ability Locked

Dominion: (Information Unknown)

Item received: Dungeon Key of Fate

QUEST RECEIVED: [Survive Sor]

PENALTY: DEATH OF SPERO VICEROY AND USER

REWARD: USER AND SPERO VICEROY LIVES

New title gained

[Godkissed]

[ Description: Kissed by the creator of the multiverse ]

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I slowly opened my eyes and lazily wiped my face with my hand. What the fuck was that dream? I feel like shit. Where am I? 

I felt my hand clutching something and then I remembered about the katana. It was still in my right hand. I'm so glad I didn't let go of it. I had difficulty getting up. I finally pulled myself up and I was swaying while I was walking. 

Oh shit, Spero. I forgot. Through the bedroom door, I saw Sor grabbing Spero's head in the bedroom. Now I remember, that fucker punched me in the face. 

His hands were glowing blue and so was Spero's face. It does look like Sor is draining his life force. 

'We'll help you, Dean.'

I heard something in my head. I must be trippin. I must've got hit too hard. I need to get back to Spero. I don't know what that ghost is doing but I have to at least do something. I started walking towards Spero and Sor.

We said we'll help you, Dean Inoue. 

I turned around to look. Nothing was around me. 

 "Who said that?" I asked. 

'We did.'

The katana started shaking on my right hand then 5 ghosts slowly came out of it. The katana aura glowed luminescent colors like colored steam coming out of the sword. I dropped it in surprise. What the fuck is going on. 

There's a red one, a blue one, a green one, a yellow one, and a purple one. There's not much to say but they look like ghosts in cartoons. Different color garbage bags. The purple ghost seemed like he was talking for all of them. 

'We heard that.' 

"You weren't supposed to. Who are you?" I raised my eyebrow. I picked up the katana. "How are you supposed to help me?" 

'There's no time to explain. Bring out your left hand. '

"Why should I trust you?" 

'Your friend will die and then you.'

"Fine but if you're anything like Sor I'm going to make whatever your… life? Afterlife, hell."

'We don't have much time. Hurry'

Fine. I brought my left hand out with my palm open. All of the ghosts one by one jumped into my hand. A pentagram formed on my hand and each end had a ghost symbol on it. It goes from purple, red, blue, yellow, and green. 

'This should allow you to take the katana out of its scabbard.'

Yes, finally. I've been trying to take the sword out before Sor hit me. I was tryna swing the katana straight at him. That shit wouldn't budge at all. This time, I was expecting it to not let me take it out again but quite the opposite. I've pulled the katana out easily. This should be fun now.

In the darkness, the katana glistened. The sword looks like it's reflecting light but there's barely any light in the hallway. I can even see my own reflection. The sword looks pretty sharp too, I assume it hasn't been touched as this house is abandoned and haunted by a ghost cuz of it. 

'There's more power to be given. You first must consent to agree and take it. We offer you a bond. The ghosts looked at me. Do you accept our power, Dean Inoue?'

EGORS ATTEMPTING TO BOND: ACCEPT OR REJECT?

WARNING: [WITHOUT BOND CLASS AND KATANA CANNOT BE USED]

"Yeah, I do. And thank you." 

[ !!BOND ACCEPTED!! ] 

[ !!BOND SUCCESSFUL!! ]

[ RESTRICTIONS ON ABILITIES ARE NOW OFF ]

[ KATANA CAN BE PULLED OUT OF ITS SHEATH ]

What is this power? I can feel everything. I can hear everything. How deeply Spero is breathing. The air around me. The stars in the sky. The warmth in the air but also the cold. The light shining down from the moon outside. I can feel it all. Wait, Spero is breathing? That means he's alive. I still have time to save him. I was going to rush in the room but something's happening to me. 

My clothing began to change. A kimono was forming over my clothes. Red flames on my left sleeve and blue waves swirling around my right sleeve. The yellow sun behind my back is surrounded by green leaves. And the purple stars coming from my waist down to my left chest of the kimono. I was still wearing my black Air Forces so thank God. 

'You're Godkissed? How?'

"What does that even mean?" I turned to look at them, "And who are you guys? What is this power? What is your name?"

'Questions for later. Stop Sor before he finishes absorbing your friend and gets even stronger.'

Fine, you're right. Thank you. Wait, you can talk in my head? Nevermind don't answer, I'll go help Spero right now. 

 I ran inside the room and Sor saw me. He let go of Spero and threw him towards me. I caught him with ease. 

"You were too late, it is done. I killed him." He grinned and opened his arms wide. 

I laid Spero flat on the floor. I turned to look at him and I gave him the death stare. 

'Spero is still alive, Dean but pretend he isn't. We have a plan; it isn't perfect but we have to improvise. Put Sor's focus on you before he realizes what's wrong with Spero and finishes the job.' 

'Alright, I'll try.' 

"So the quintuplets decided to take revenge after I killed all 5 of you." He shrugs and turns left and right. He raised his eyebrows and looked straight at us. "So you 5 bonded with a new born baby who has never experienced combat. It's laughable. This time I won't spare you, Egors, and I will absorb all of your essence. And really a katana, I'll show you a real sword." 

He opened his palm and a claymore appeared out of thin air. It is at least 20 inches long on the glowing red blade, 5 inches long on the black hilt, and has a cross guard that was also 5 inches long. With a huge marble that has a shield symbol inside it and the marble is in the middle of the sword. 

"This is a sword, a real sword. Wielded by a master, me, that has existed in 2 centuries. You can't compare to my level of expertise nor are your familiars strong like me because you're both young. And I finished absorbing all your friend's energy. You can't stop me." He laughed and swung his sword in a circle. "It's already over."

I grinned. I didn't say anything because there's nothing to be said. He got into an inside left stance. I got nice and low with my katana at my hip with my right hand holding the sheathe and the other holding the handle. Ready to unsheathe and slash at any time. 

The greatest feeling ever is proving people wrong all the time. And I'm going to prove him wrong. Sor rushed and I did the same, meeting him in the middle of the room.