Real World

Kevins' Apartment

As the FIVR Pod powered down Kevin opened the hatch so he could get out and stretch his legs. The sun was already down and the city lights illuminated his apartment. "Wow, I thought I had it bad but, then I saw your apartment. I am now thankful for what I have." a voice stated as Kevin was stretching. Shit...

"You should see your face, relax it's just me Marc with some security guards from Blackrock. So...guess what happened after someone ended up on everyone's radar?" Marc said as he looked at Kevin.

Kevin sighed as looked at the man who was sitting at his little dining room table. Two guards were with him, one was watching him and the other was watching a video screen on the door that led to outside his apartment. The screen was split watching both ways and a direct line of sight facing outward. Both men had tactical gear on with weapons drawn and ready. Damn...shit hit the fan.

"I am going to get a drink of water, and I am guessing shit hit the fan?" Kevin responded.

Marc laughed, "Oh no sir. Shit hitting the fan would be preferred. This was like throwing a grenade into an enclosed space, do you have any idea what we are having to do to cover your ass? You are lucky management is starting to like you a lot. Now, do to what has happened we are going to make an offer to help you out, if you do not take it...you are on your own. Sign this NDA real quick so I can tell you the offer."

Kevin read through the NDA, it was basic bread and butter in reference to a Blackrock project called Hypnos. He quickly signed it and waited. "Ok, so you probably heard rumors about long-term immersion right?" Marc asked before continuing. "Well it is real, Blackrock had planned on making an Announcement next Christmas but, with what you unleashed we are going to announce it with your Rise of the Vampire scenario in 5 months instead. A one-two punch to promote Fate and earn a steady income that our investors will love. Now we are going to offer you, your people, including all the people that dropped their guilds a chance to do long-term immersion before it launches. If you agree we are leaving now to go to a Blackrock facility and put you under. You will be pulled out once a week for evaluations, where you will be out of Fate for about 6 hours. No more. So...what would you like to do?"

"Can I call my friends real quick and see what they think before committing one way or another?" Kevin asked Marc. Marc nodded, so Kevin picked up his comm unit and started a group call.

Real World

Blackrock R&D facility-Unknown Location

Kevin watched as the drones passed over as he and the rest waited on Blackrock to finish prepping the Long-Term Immersion Pods. 15 people were present and Kevin only knew 4 of them directly, the rest were virtual strangers. Kevin, Matt, Jared, Bree, and Jordan had already been here for 6 hours and the rest about 4. Everyone was tired and ready to either get started or to go back to bed but the appointed time to start was here so they waited. "So Matt, what is the word man? We left the Swords and we were promised a lot and now...now we are on the run in both Fate and here in real life. What did you do dude?" a Hispanic looking man asked Matt.

Matt at first just looked at him before he responded, "Relax, everything will be taken care of it is just going to take some time. I have never led you wrong and in the next couple of weeks we are going to bring more people to the other side."

"Matt...We are risking a lot. I dropped out of one of the top-ten to follow you, the promise that we would be a part of something big. You also promised we would earn some money and that the new Guild will not bleed us dry as the Swords did. Well I have heard a lot of talk and now we expect some action brother." the man said

Kevin sighed...time to step up even though Jared had asked him to keep quiet, he wasn't going to allow Mat to take all this shit for nothing. "I am sorry but I do not know your name but Matt is a good man and if he gives his word he will keep it. Have some faith and trust because I assure you the people involved in this are risking a lot trusting you. Ok?"

The man started to stand and respond when 6 security guys came in, "Sit down Mr. Sanchez. If you wish to leave do so, we won't stop you but be warned people are already looking for everyone here. Now group Alpha lets go, Beta group, will be leaving in 5 minutes." 10 minutes later they were deep within the facility dressed in sensor suites while technicians hooked them into the new Pods. "Ok people, these are very similar to FIVR Pods but are designed for long-term immersion. While you are under you will have to eat and sleep like you would in the real world or you will suffer adverse effects. If for any reason you have an emergency eject, wait for technicians to come and get you out. We have been trained to work with this equipment and you have not. Any questions before you guys go under? Ok, remember to treat Fate like you would the Real, eat, sleep, and rest. Good luck and have fun."

Kevin sighed as another needle stuck him and more fluid were injected. All of it was part of the prepping of getting them into long-term immersion so they would not suffer any adverse reactions to the nanites. The nanite gel would stimulate muscle tissues to make sure they would not weaken while they were under. In the next 10 minutes they would be sedated and then the next time he woke up he would be in Fate. Knowing his people they were probably worried about where he was, it was already noon inside the game.

Fortress of Midnight

Personal Quarters

Jacob slowly started to move as he awakened, as he started to open his eyes something slammed into him and suddenly kissed him. A warm body slowly grinding on him as he woke to the bliss of being home. "I sent you in here to make sure he was back, not to seduce him without us Chal!!" Eiloma called from his door.

Chalxae slowly stopped kissing Jacob but did not stop grinding on him as she turned and looked at the High Elf-Vampire, "I just wanted to make sure he is alive dear sister and can you think of a better way to make sure he is alive? From what I can feel he is very alive..but we must be thorough. Come back in a few hours or join us..." with that Chalxae leaned closer to Jacob as she slowly ground her clit on his hardening cock. "Master, can you smell her. That High-Born slut wants your cock. We have all craved it for so long. We all know that you have wanted us, but you have always held yourself back. Give in Master, go over there grab that slut by the neck and kiss her. Pin her against the wall and rip that prim and proper dress off her. Fuck her like the slut she is, she wants it, Master. If not, pin me to the bed and fuck me, I want you too. Claim me like you own me. I have not had a hard cock in me in so long Master and I have been dripping wet waiting for you to take me like a slut ever since you threatened to eat me. When you threatened to eat me I...."

Before she could continue to tease him Jacob roared and threw Chalxae against the wall and pinned her there with his hand around her throat as he controlled his lust and need to do everything she had said. The feelings both physical and mental were stronger now, they had warned all of them that this was one of the side effects of Long-Term Immersion. "Enough my little shadow, you have made your point. Eiloma...my eyes are not down their dear one they are up here...I need you to check to make sure the other Immortals are here. We have some things to tell you what happened in our world, make sure the War Party is ready after we have had something to eat we will be leaving for the Tomb. Make sure Jigibs is ready to run everything while you are gone. We will be back later after we are done there."

Eiloma ran, she was wet and wanting to fuck him but something had happened in the Immortal world that had delayed their return to this world. That worried her, but the fact their enemies here could reach him there where they could not protect Jacob made her afraid. She would have to trust the other Immortals to keep him safe there.

"So my little shadow, you enjoy waking me up to tease me knowing we do not have hours to waste so I can properly enjoy every inch of your body," Jacob said as he ripped her panties off and slowly drove his hard cock in Chalxae dripping pussy. He didn't allow her to move and Jacob did not move either, he just held himself in her, "I want you to remember this feeling, having all of me inside you. Can you remember this?" The Drows eyes were starting to turn to a bright red as her Vampiric side started to take over as she nodded her head, "Good, remember that feeling. If you do this again, when I do fuck all of you, I will tie you to a chair. I will make you watch as I fuck your sisters, I will do everything you described and more to both Eiloma and June, but all you will be able to do is watch. Am I clear?" Chalxae vigorously nodded her head at this point. Jacob smiled to make sure she knew he wasn't mad and kissed her while he lifted her off his hard cock and placed her onto the floor. "Go get ready to leave please, we have much to do today." Jacob sighed, it was going to be a difficult day and now he was going to have blue balls on top of it.

Chalxae smiled as she sauntered back to her room with the rest of Jacobs female War Party members, June saw her and smiled. "So he finally fucked you? Despite the fact we were not there, Is it my turn yet?"

"No, but I finally got that dick inside me at least and I think I cracked his shell. No, no sex for either of us. Something happened in the Immortal world that is why he was so late coming here to our world. Jacob wants us all at Mess Hall where they will explain what happened before we have to leave." Chalxae responded while she continued to smile and walk. Fenwyn opened their door and stared at Chalxae which caused the Drow to giggle, "What never seen an almost fucked Drow that is still very horny before?"

Fenwyn smiled and laughed, "Now I have, you going with us like that or are you going to get dressed?"

"If I thought it would get him to fuck me I would in a heartbeat but he has to much sense of duty," Chalxae said as she entered to room.

Fortress of Midnight

Mess Hall

"So that is what happened and why we were so late today. I am sorry and it will not happen again. For the foreseeable future we all will be in this world a lot more than our world." Jacob explained to his War Party and every other being that held any position of power in the Fortress. It was a full staff meeting while the Immortals ate an early lunch/late breakfast. The staff nodded and worried, they could do nothing but they were informed of their troubles. They slowly trickled out until only the War Party and Eiloma remained.

"Well, now that everyone knows we can move on. We have to head to Eternal Night, you four can continue to power level as we go but we all have to go and get clothing for the Ball that is in 2 days. All Vampires have to be there. While we are there I am going to price the plans for Stone Overseers Office Blue Prints, hire more Unbonded. You four can check out the Pit and see if you can find anyone willing to accept your Bond and make your own War Party. Bring money because it will cost to spring them from the Pit. You guys can also check out the city both the Library and the House of Remembrance are amazing, but stay together. It is dangerous so do not go anywhere alone, the other Houses either hate us or want to use us for their own ends, understand? Darren, I will try to get an introduction to the Master of Shadows for you, Tarren and Zakoc I will introduce you to the Sergeant who trained me. Yilme, I am sorry but I have no idea who trains mages in the city but I am sure if you ask one of the Tomb Guardians that they will point the way. Question and/or thoughts people?" Jacob asked

Darren smiled and turned, "I got one. Why do you reek of sex?" the question caused Jacob and Yilme to blush while Tarren and Zakoc to whistle and cat call, "We got a lot of shit going on and you are getting your rocks off...Dude, stick to the plan."

Chalxae snorted, "Please, he didn't have sex. He is a dam pussy tease though, that is for dam sure!!!"

"He will have us in his room to discuss things that had happened during the day or what we have to do and he will strip down naked and flaunt his cock in front of us. He is a major pussy tease." June added while Eiloma silently nodded.

"You three refuse to leave and I need to clean my armor, take a bath, get ready for bed, or you come in before I am ready for the day. How is that my fault?" Jacob retorted but all three women just stared at him unflinching.

"Master Longstrider, I am disappointed in you. Didn't your father teach you better? You cannot flaunt yourself in front of horny women and not expect them to want you. Then you don't fulfill the implied offer...I am disappointed in you." Miss Dotts scolded from the doorway to the Kitchen...Jacob hung his head in embarrassment while all his friends laughed now, Immortal and Local alike.

Tomb of Eternal Night

Inner City

"Holy shit, considering how big this place is I expected more people," Tarren stated as they passed through the gates of the Inner City.

"Yeah, after the War of Survival, they never reclaimed the Middle or Outer City. Both were heavily damaged because of the fighting and 2000 years of neglect has allowed all sorts of monsters to pop up but it's actually tamer now that the Bloodfang Clan is working with the Tomb Guardians. Having the Bloodfang Clan in this region has helped stabilize this area because they are forcing all the Clanless Orcs and Goblins to join, leave, or die. It is slow going though if you want we can swing by their home and I can show you the Fortress of the Forgotten, Kiera'tan, and Blood Haven. All three places are friendly and probably places you can pick up some quests. I am going to the Pit if you guys want to come or are welcome, either way, Thelgrum will be leading your escort for today." Jacob stated as he led the carts toward the Pit, he had to hire several people so he could continue to expand his Fortress.

"Eiloma before I forget, who are we losing among the Unbonded? Who is going to return here opposed to signing on with us permanently?" Jacob asked the Seneschal

"Everyone is staying mylord. You have earned their trust and loyalty. If you keep your promises, no one will come back here." Eiloma responded.

"Good, I do not know if the Pit will have everyone we will need but I can hope," Jacob responded as they continued deeper into the city.

Tomb of Eternal Night

The Pit

Jacob waved over his favorite Clerk, "Hello sir, my friends here will need your assistance in guiding them through the process of acquiring Bonded. Will you assist them as you once assisted me?"

The clerk was flattered, "Of course Lord Executioner, I am always ready to assist you and your House. This way Younglings, now how can I help all of you? What type of Bonded are you looking for today?" The four newest Vampires looked slightly confused but Darren quickly took the lead. Jacob smiled as they started to browse what Unbonded were available and wanted to leave. Jacob had other things to do and signaled another Clerk over.

"Ma'am, I am looking to hire several Unbounded today for a 30-day contract and if they wish to stay after it will be extended. Can you help me, ma'am?" Jacob directed to the Gnome.

"Of course mylord, how can the Pit assist you today?" she stated while she waited on his response.

"I need an Engineer who specialized in R&D, Merchant, Bowyer, Enchanter, Glass Blower, a Brew Master, someone to run a Bar and eventually an Inn, and I might be looking for an apprentice Mason. Also maybe 12 general laborers." Jacob responded while glancing back at Eiloma who nodded at his last request.

"That is a long list of specialized labor mylord if you will give us a couple hours we will have the paperwork together on all available Unbonded that fit your needs. Would you like to wait here or not mylord?" the gnome asked but he indicated he was going to go. His friends were still looking and evaluating so he nodded to Thelgrum to make sure he kept an eye on the 4 as he led Eiloma, June, Chalxae off further into the city. After stopping by the Cities Administration office and spending 30 Gold for the Blueprints they needed, Jacob stopped at the Bank. It was covered in dust and cobwebs but two clerks were present, "So you wish to exchange a unit of Silver for Silver Coins and you want to know the exchange rate? Well mylord, a unit of Silver is worth 20 Silver Coins and you can exchange up to 50 Units a day. Would you like to do so now?" Jacob surprised the Clerk by saying yes and started placing the Silver bars on the table. The clerk sputtered but quickly started counting while the other ran off to get his silver coins. 50 bars for 10 bags and he was off to shop for clothing....fun stuff.

3 Hours was how long it took for Eiloma, Chalxae, June, and Yilme to find the right gowns, but they had good news. Captain Isiah had found Jacob while they were waiting and because they lived outside the city the Queen had offered to let them come early so they could change and prepare before the Ball actually started and Eiloma had immediately accepted the offer without even looking at Jacob which caused Isiah to laugh. He also told him that envoys from the Bloodfang, Earth Splitters, and Noble Undead would be present for the evening and that the Queen wanted our House to keep an eye out for all of them. Jacob agreed that he would keep an out for the guests to make sure no one messed with them. As they were leaving a messenger caught them and gave Jacob a letter before running off. Odd, he had talked face-to-face with everyone he needed to so who had sent him a message?

Jacob Longstrider

Head of House Longstrider

Royal Executioner

Lord of Midnight Fortress

Dear sir, I send this request because I am in need of your aid. Before the end of the War my family had estates in the unclaimed Outer city and with the fighting all but done there I am requesting your aid. I am in need paperwork proving the legitimacy of my Houses claims on certain mines, but due to the Curse, I cannot retrieve these items on my own. I would only trust another Vampire of Honor to retrieve these deeds. Will you honor me and retrieve the items? If so you can return them to my House at any time day or night. This letter contains the coordinates of the Estate below.

With all respect and Hope,

Lord Lucious Oberon

Head of House Thorn

Quest Issued: Honorary Agreement

Description: House Thorn has paperwork providing proof of their legitimate claims to mines, retrieve the paperwork proving their legitimacy and return them to Lucious Oberon.

Requires: Level 25 and 5 people

Rewards: Variable

Dungeon dive time, and a dungeon that was within their level range too. "Eiloma, do you feel like going on a Dungeon run tomorrow?"

Real World

Unknown

"Well, did we find anyone or anything in the sweep?" Daniel Combes asked into the comm as he looked out on the city.

"No Sir, all targets are gone and all locations have been sanitized. More then one group is currently looking into everyone on the list as well. Operatives for the Swords of Light organization are very interested in Alpha 5 target. Orders?" the other person asked.

Daniel cursed, the elders were going to be pissed that they had failed to get even one of the targets, "Continue to watch last known residence, finances, and comms of all Alpha targets. They are the priority." After he hung up on the mercenary Daniel started to prepare the report for the Elders, even if they had failed to acquire any of the targets. Knowing that someone was protecting them was valuable information as well and very few organizations could have pulled that off that quickly.

Daniel sighed as he looked at his email, all of his Blackrock contacts had failed to give up anything. Upper management of Blackrock had made it very clear if anything leaked, whoever had done it would be found dead by accident. They were not messing around and all the more powerful guilds were interested in what was going on now. The one oddity was the Shadow Daggers were not looking as much as they usually did, which told the rest they knew something. The question was what?