Chapter 1: Trapped in a Digital Dream
Robi's eyes fluttered open, and he was met with an unfamiliar ceiling. He was lying on a makeshift bed, comprised of leaves and twigs, in a small, rustic hut. The air was crisp and clean, filled with the scent of pine and damp earth. He sat up with a start, his mind foggy. Where was he? This wasn't his dorm room or his parent's house. It wasn't even...
His thoughts trailed off as he looked around, taking in the wooden walls of the hut, the thatched roof, and the small, stone fireplace in the corner. This was...the game. Survival Hunt: Middle of a Forest. He had spent countless hours playing this game, escaping into its peaceful yet challenging world. But this wasn't the game. This was real.
Panic set in as he scrambled to his feet, stumbling out of the hut and into the bright sunlight. The forest was just as he remembered it – the towering trees, the underbrush thick with ferns and wildflowers, and the misty fog that clung to the ground. But it was all so...real.
As he stood there, frozen in confusion, a voice called out from behind him.
"Robi? Are you okay? You were thrashing about and muttering in your sleep. I was worried."
He turned to see Sumaiya, his senior at university, standing in the doorway of the hut. Her long, dark hair was tied back in a ponytail, and her bright brown eyes sparkled with concern. Robi's heart skipped a beat. He had admired her from afar for ages, but they had never really spoken until now.
"Sumaiya? What...what's going on?" he stuttered, trying to process the situation.
Sumaiya's expression was just as bewildered as his. "I don't know. One minute I was walking home from the library, and the next, I was...here."
Robi took a deep breath, trying to calm down. They needed to figure out what was happening. As they stood there, a soft, melodic voice spoke up, echoing in their minds.
[Survival System Activated]
[SystemCouple Edition Online]
[Goal: Survive Together.]
Robi and Sumaiya exchanged a shocked glance. What did this mean?
The voice continued, providing them with a rundown of their situation.
You are now trapped in the world of Survival Hunt: Middle of a Forest. Your goal is to survive for as long as possible, gathering resources, building shelter, and fending off monsters. The twist: you are not alone. You have been paired with a partner – in this case, each other.
As the voice finished speaking, a small, translucent window appeared before them, displaying their status.
Robi's Status:
- Health: 100/100
- Hunger: 50/100
- Thirst: 75/100
- Crafting Level: 1
Sumaiya's Status:
- Health: 100/100
- Hunger: 60/100
- Thirst: 80/100
- Crafting Level: 1
Their Partner Bond: 0%
The window disappeared as quickly as it appeared, leaving them staring at each other.
"So...what do we do now?" Sumaiya asked, her voice laced with uncertainty.
Robi took a deep breath. He had played this game enough to know the basics. "We need to gather resources, build a better shelter, and find food. And...I guess we should try to get to know each other better, too."
Sumaiya smiled, a hint of amusement in her eyes. "I suppose you're right. Let's start with finding some food. I'm starving."
As they set off into the forest, Robi couldn't help but feel a mix of excitement and trepidation. They were trapped in a game, with no clear way out. But with Sumaiya by his side, he felt a sense of hope. Maybe, just maybe, they could survive this together.
The sun beat down on them, casting dappled shadows on the forest floor. They walked in comfortable silence, their senses on high alert as they scanned their surroundings. Robi pointed out edible plants and berries, teaching Sumaiya what he had learned from the game.
As the day wore on, their hunger and thirst began to gnaw at them. They needed to find something more substantial to eat. Robi suggested they try their hand at hunting, using the crafting system to create a makeshift spear.
With Sumaiya's help, they managed to craft a serviceable spear, and Robi set off to hunt for small game. He wasn't long waiting before he spotted a rabbit darting through the underbrush. With a deep breath, he lunged forward, spear at the ready.
The rabbit didn't stand a chance. Robi felt a rush of excitement and pride as he brought down their first meal. Sumaiya cheered, clapping him on the back, and together they prepared the rabbit for cooking.
As they sat down to eat, Robi realized that this was it – they were really doing this. They were surviving in a game, together. The thought sent a thrill through him, and he caught himself stealing glances at Sumaiya.
She, in turn, seemed to be watching him with a soft smile, her eyes crinkling at the corners.
Their Partner Bond: 5%
The small window appeared once more, and Robi felt a flutter in his chest. They were in this together, and he was glad to have Sumaiya by his side.
As night began to fall, they settled down by a small fire, roasting their rabbit and swapping stories. The stars twinkled above, and the forest grew quiet, save for the occasional hooting of an owl.
Robi felt a sense of peace wash over him. This wasn't so bad, not with Sumaiya here. Maybe, just maybe, they could make the most of this strange, digital world.
But as they drifted off to sleep, the darkness outside seemed to press in, and Robi couldn't shake the feeling that they were being watched. The game had only just begun, and already, the stakes were higher than he had ever imagined.
The next morning, Robi and Sumaiya woke up to a new day, filled with possibilities and challenges. They knew they had to keep moving, to build a better shelter and find more food. But for now, they just sat by the fire, enjoying each other's company, and the quiet beauty of the forest.
As they sat there, Robi realized that he was actually happy. He was trapped in a game, with no clear way out, but he had Sumaiya. And that made all the difference.
Their Partner Bond: 10%
The small window appeared once more, and Robi smiled, feeling a sense of hope. They were in this together, and he was excited to see what the future held.
The sun rose higher in the sky, casting a warm glow over the forest. Robi and Sumaiya sat together, watching the trees sway gently in the breeze. They were trapped in a game, but they had each other. And that was all that mattered.
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