ADDIJAH:" really! how so?" 

ELLIS:" well... on our way here we weren't attacked by any monsters so i just made a wild guest that the closer we are to the second stage the less difficult it becomes.'' 

Yukio and addijah both looked at ellis very confused

ELLIS:" look! i just assumed that it's like that because it's similar to the video games i've played that's all.''

ADDIJAH:" okay i get it! only one way to test that theory of yours and that is to keep going forward. lets go!'' 

They continued walking until they noticed that the sun will be setting soon, they reached at the end of the forest, they were worn out and exhausted so they decided to sit and take a rest.

YUKIO:" mannn.. my feets are killing me..... and i'm so hungry and thirsty!!!!'' 

ELLIS:" me too...''

As they sat there complaining to each other they heard the same voice as before

ROBOT:" congratulations... you've passed the first stage. we'll now provide you with food and shelter and if you have any question's to ask, please feel free to do so.'' 

The voice suddenly disappears, in the blink of an eye addijah find themselves back into the white room as before, there they saw three well-made beds, prepared hot meals and a bathroom. 

YUKIO:" looks like we'll be staying in one room this time.''

ELLIS:" yeah looks like it.'' 

ADDIJAH:"hey guys i'm going to take a shower, i'm  sweaty and  i hate the stench of blood.'' 

YUKIO:" okay sure! i'll be going next when your done. i can still feel those creeps filthy hands all over me.''

ELLIS:" i'll go ahead and eat until you guys are finished.'' 

Time passed, they all took a shower and ate, just as they were about to go to bed a screen appeared on the wall. 

ROBOT:" hello survivors! here's the update on the first stage of the survival game. out of the 500 thousand participants that we started off with only 100 thousand has been eliminated so far.'' 

ADDIJAH:" what the hell! that's a lot!' 

ROBOT:" each of you have a chance of asking only one question and i'll answer each of them accordingly. you may begin'' 

YUKIO:" who are you? and why aren't you showing yourself?"

ROBOT:" i'm not a who, i'm just a robot which has been created by this system to guide you throughout this game. i go by the name robot.'' 

ELLIS:" what happened to the people who were eliminated, were they sent back to the real world?" 

ROBOT:" the ones that were eliminated didn't return back to the real world. if you die here you die in the real world as well.'' 

ADDIJAH:" what the hell!! so what about our families.... how are they supposed to react once they found out that we're dead and they don't know the reason behind it?" 

ROBOT:" when a person dies here, back in the real world it would look like they died a long time ago. the families of that person  will only have faint memories of them.'' 

ELLIS:" w-what the hell are you saying!!! n-no way....... this cant be real.'' 

ROBOT:" you may all be wondering why or how you ended up here. i'll give you an example, if your going through hard times such as struggling to earn money, depressed, suicide ect... our main goal is to target those persons and bring them to participate in this game. you cannot leave this game, however if you wish to leave you'll be eliminated, the only way out is the complete the 15 stages that i mentioned before. if you somehow managed to complete all the stages you'll be given the chance to wish for anything you want, weather it is to be rich or to have the most beautiful woman in the world.''

ELLIS:" so that explain's the weird notifications i got on my phone. that's how we ended up here! by accepting the offer that was given to us!''

YUKIO:" so basically it's saying that-.....'' 

ADDIJAH:" we're trapped back in time! and if we want to make it out here alive the only way is to complete all 15 stages. hey robot! i have another question-.'' 

ROBOT:" i'm sorry! i'm only permitted to answer only one question at the moment... i'll be taking my leave now! rest well.'' 

The three of them sat there in disbelief in total scilence.... yukio break the scilence in the room by asking.

YUKIO:" soooo... what type of problems you guys were facing for you to be in a place like this?'' 

ADDIJAH:" well... for me... i wanna escape proverty...i came from a very poor family, each day we have to struggle to make a living, so at one point i was very depressed because we have no money to buy food...  i want to earn a lot of money so that i can move to a different environment with my family, i also want to travel the world and know more about other people's cultures and stuffs like that, along with my dad and step-mom.''

YUKIO:" oh! that's pretty rough. i'm sorry you have to went through all that..'' 

ADDIJAH:" there's no reason for you to apoligize... afterall that's just the way life is for some people.'' 

YUKIO:" what about you ellis?" 

ELLIS:" i wanna make friends... real friends... i want them to be my friend for me and not just the money.'' 

ADDIJAH:" huh?" 

ELLIS:" i'm from a rich family.... it all started during middle school... i was often bullied for my appearance, the kids made fun of my yellow hair and eyelashes, they called me a freak and the teachers didn't care what happened to me. but everything changed once they found out who my parents were, they started being friendly towards me, everyone wanted to be my friend, and to be honest it made me feel pretty good. that was until i heard some of my classmates saying bad things about me behind my back and the only reason why they talked to me is because whenever they needed money i would give it to them.'' 

YUKIO:" so didn't your parents notice all of what was happening around you?" 

ELLIS:" they did! but they choose to do nothing about it. instead, they always compare me to my older siblings, they would often curse at me and called me a failure. being the youngest in the family is really difficult, especially when your parents expect you to be just like your older siblings.'' 

ADDIJAH:" that's horrible.... you must've been through hell.'' 

ELLIS:" i'm used to it so it's fine.'' 

They all got quiet for a while... ellis and addijah both turned and looked at yukio. 

YUKIO:" oh... guess it's my turn now. i guess the main reason i'm here is because...i.... want a boyfriend!" 

ELLIS & ADDIJAH:" huh?" 

ELLIS:" a boyfriend? hahahahaha hahahaha.'' 

ADDIJAH:" your joking right? cause that's a pretty stupid idea if you ask me!" 

ELLIS:" yeah no kidding hahahahahahaha.'' 

Yukio sat there watching ellis laughing at her and addijah staring at her looking confused.'' 

YUKIO:" it's not a joke guys... i'm serious!" 

ADDIJAH:" any girl can get a boyfriend if she wants, i don't see why you can't.'' 

YUKIO:" it's eaiser said than done! where i'm from the boys my age only wants girls with special features such as big breast and a fat ass, and as for me i have niether.. the boys would often call me funny names such as flat chest, and they would often say that i won't ever get to have a husband because i don't have any special features.''

Addijah and ellis sat there quietly looking at yukio, who was waiting to hear their response. 

YUKIO:" look! i know that my reason is pretty stupid but... for once i want to experience what it's like to date someone.'' 

ADDIJAH:" no one's judging you!'' 

YUKIO:" by the way...have you guys ever been in a relationship before?" 

ELLIS & ADDIJAH:" yes!" 

YUKIO:" what! really? at what age?" 

ELLIS:" 10''

 

ADDIJAH:" 12'' 

YUKIO:" whattt!!! that early?''

ADDIJAH:" you'd be surprised to see that the kids back in my country had their first relationship at age 9.'' 

YUKIO:" wow! that's insane.. even for you ellis, you must've had a ton of girlfriends once they found out you came from a rich family... afterall girls do love a guy with lots of money.'' 

ELLIS:" yeah! your not wrong. girls only wanted to be my girlfriend once they found out that i came from a rich family.'' 

They all sat down, not knowing what to say next.

ADDIJAH:" lets all make a promise! a promise to protect and watch each others back! let's all get out of here alive!'' 

ELLIS:" sounds great! let's do this!''

YUKIO:" yeah! count me in! i can't afford to die yet! not until i've experience what dating and loving someone feels like!'' 

The three of them made a promise that night and formed a group.