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Chapter 6 Getting to know my new life

I wake up, feeling pressure on my left and right. Both girls are soundly asleep still in my arms. I guess I let myself fall asleep and they followed suit. I slowly grab hold of Cindy and move her gently to the left side of the couch, laying her head down on the armrest. I then do the same with Julie. Once free of the girls, I get up and walk to the kitchen feeling starved.

I open the fridge and see the power is still on. For how long who knows. Hell I do not even know how wide spread this is. Media is a total blackout. No news is not good. Is this the end of civilization as we know it? I think to myself.

Well survival is the first and foremost priority. Food, water, weapons, ammo, clothing for summer winter are needed and out door survival gear may be needed later.

If shit hits the fan staying in the house will no longer be an option if gangs start to form and begin pillaging the area. Rape murder and worst, slavery will not be uncommon. Sigh what the hell. This is America dammit. I know the military should be able to get a handle on this, but looking at it in reality, this is similar to a surprise strategic attack on a massive scale internally. How many people will be off base on a Saturday? At best, most bases will be operating with minimal forces. Man what a cluster fuck this is turning out to be.

While thinking that move thru the house to make sure all blinds are closed and fully cover the windows, closing any doors not needed. Once I am sure the house is secure from leaking light outside, I turn on the lights in the kitchen and dining room, slightly illuminating the front room where I can see the peaceful faces of the two sleeping girls. I then go to the hallway closet and grab two blankets and place one over each girl. I then head to the kitchen. Looking at my watch it is now 2 am. Fuck it, I am hungry....

Taking out a three steaks I had in the freezer, I put them in the microwave to defrost, then grab some onions, potatoes, bell peppers and chop them up for some southern fried potatoes. Adding in the bell pepper was my own twist.

Taking out two frying pans, I heat them both up and add the ingredients for the potatoes, to slow fry them to a crisp, all the while I am able to cook the steaks one at time waiting for the potatoes. In between I grab a couple of tomatoes, some salad, and a few carrots chop them up for makeshift salad.

Then I grab three beers from the fridge and place them with a glass each, on the table. As the sizzling steak begins to give off it's aroma, the girls begin to stir. First Julie then Cindy looks up with a sleepy and confused expression, but when they smell the steak a smile creeps on each of their faces and rush over.

“Need any help Scott?” Cindy asks

"No, no got it, almost done to be honest” I reply with a smile

However Julie does not ask and simply goes to my cupboards and starts grabbing plates, then knives and forks to set the table. Then she heads to the fridge to look inside and sighs. Shakes her head then grabs a measuring cup from the counter I had sitting out, making sure it was clean she grabs the vinegar, oil and salt and makes a salad dressing. She does all this without a word, nor a glance at me.

Eh? Did I fuck up and do something wrong now? I wonder.

“Eh? Julie is everything ok?” I ask hoping to clear up any misunderstandings.

Julie looks at me, then simply walks over to me, looks me in the eyes with those beautiful green sparkling eyes of hers, then takes her hands and places then on either of my face and pulls my head down and plants a wet kiss on me.

Forcefully, her tongue enters my mouth and greedily begins to interact with my tongue, our saliva intermixing. Taken by surprise, I at first just stand there kissing her back, but then my arms find their way around her waist and bring her in close and I return the kiss with passion.

Go with the flow go with the flow go with the flow

After what seemed an eternity we draw away, out of breath and breathing heavy, I slowly turn to see Cindy staring with an amused expression.

“So you finally remembered about me?” Cindy asks amused.

I then smell a burning aroma coming from the frying pan,”Crap” I say out loud, but laugh.

The three of us sat down and begin to eat our meal.

“So who is going to begin?” Julie asks out of the blue

“Begin what?” I ask back.

"Everything that has happened today! Where do I begin? Oh yeah, the fact I almost got gutted like a fish with a sword to start, then I drank that liquid and all was well, right? Then the pain that followed and then the younger me, or the sudden flat chested Cindy for that matter” at that Julie chuckled.

“Or the fact I saw you stark naked” I reply in an amused voice.

“SCOTT!” Julie cried out visibly not amused.

“That is not a good memory for me, had it been under different circumstances........, oh man, really Scott??” she asks perplexed.

Cindy sitting and watching while eating, “so tell me about this getting gutted thing and the liquid I am still not clear on that.”

I add,” you know, how did you not notice that goblin in the changing room with you when you were getting undressed with that big mirror in there?”

Julie looking at me then at Cindy, finished chewing her steak and swallowed. “That is the thing Scott, when I entered nothing was there. Then suddenly a shimmering light appeared and that is when I called out to you. Remember that?”

I nod remembering her first time calling me.

“Then when the goblin materialized, well that is the only way I can explain it, it materialized out of the light. That is when I yelled for you. I guess the yell startled it and it thrust the sword into me. My god I hope I never go thru that again.” she continues with a pained expression on her face recalling the painful memory, and finishes.

“So, it just appeared out of thin air?” Cindy asks with interest. I listen closely as well.

“Well not immediately, first the light appears, then it took, I will say about 15 seconds or so for it to fully materialize. To be honest I am not sure of the exact time, but it was not immediate.” she says in thought, with a frown slowly forming on her face.

“So why did you not run when you saw the light?” Cindy asks again with interest.

Taking a bite from her salad, Julie speaks”Well first off, I was bare ass naked, and secondly I did not know what to make of it, sure now if I knew then what I know now, naked or not I would have ran.” Then she looks at me with an embarrassed look.

“So you saw her in the buff, huh Scott?” Cindy looks at me with a wicked smile.

“Yups, even saw the before and after version of her in the buff”, I tease.

“Really Scott?” Julie now huffs and pouts.

“Even with the sword sticking out of you, you were beautiful kitten.” I try to give her an innocent smile.

Julie looks at me with an incredulous look, then a slow smile creeps on her face,”Just you wait, one day I am certain the tables with be changed!”

“Moving on to the next subject, the windows that pop up in thin air” Cindy says with a concerned look.

That was the monster in the room that we all had been avoiding all day or really not had the time for as we were running for dear life.

“So lets see what those notices say, I have a few unread ones it is telling me every so often and is annoying as hell.” I say to them. Every 30 min a message flashes in front of my eyes stating I have unread messages and do I wish to read them, and just as abruptly I always answered no as there s no time.

“Ok so now how do I get them to pop back when I want them?” I ask out loud in thought.

“Try Display notices” says Cindy.

“Hmm ok. Display Notices” As I say that I see a screen that says:

System MessageYou have 8 unread notices, do you

wish to read them now?Yes or No.

I say ”Yes!”.

Cindy and Julie both are doing the same and say yes out loud as well.

NOTICE!WELCOME TO NEW EARTH!

WE HOPE YOU WILL ENJOY YOUR NEW LIFE!

As a Gamer of New Earth you will experience breath taking events,

life or death situations and many adventures, that other

species can only dream of. You, the Gamer can walk the path of

Hero or Villain, Healer or Destroyer, think of it and it can be yours,

if you are willing to put in the time, blood and sweat needed to get there.

Want to be a King with a Harem of Hundred of beautiful women?

Or an Empress with any man at your beck and call?

Venture forth and take what is rightfully yours!!

NOTICE!1st KIll Award!

After having tasted your first kill, you can now start

accumulating skills and profession as well as titles.

You may only have 2 active professions and 5 titles active

at any given time. To gain skills you can do this by

performing the act successfully and understanding it and its nature.

For example, simply swinging a sword is not a skill, but knowing h

ow to use it and understanding the various tactics in using it, is a skill.

Same goes for healing, putting on a bandage does not mean you

understand healing, but understanding the body helps

to a better understanding of the skill.

After attaining a skill, title of profession, you will have to take

the time to improve them as well to gain more of their benefits.

For your first kill, as you killed a Goblin,

you have been awarded with Goblin Hunter title.

We hope this help you in your journey!

NOTICE!Title Awarded: Goblin Hunter

Having killed a goblin you now know and understand them.

They simply do not ,like you and want to eat you.

What more is there to understand you ask?

Venture forth, and find out, and gain more experience with this title.

Benefits: +5% XP when killing Goblins and Goblin like creatures

+5 Str +3Dex +3Vit

Experience to next level of goblin title mastery 450/3000

NOTICE!Skill Awarded: Unarmed Combat.

Congratulations!! For successfully performing unarmed combat,

you have acquired the skill unarmed combat.

Benefits +10% damage

Str +5 End +3 Vit +3

Skill, level 1

Experience to next level 35/100

NOTICE!Skill Awarded: Field Medic

Congratulation!! For successfully performing the Field Medic skill

you have acquired the skill Field Medic.

In times of battle you are able to keep a calm about you and

tend to the wounded with care. Your calm not only brings them

comfort,but also raises the healing they receive.

Bandages applied by you will have a 5% bonus effect.

Any potions given to them by you will also have 5% bonus effect.

Prior knowledge of Combat Medicine due to your years of

experience in a combat zone entitled you to this skill

when you applied the potion.

Benefits: +5% healing.

+5 Wis, +3Vit +3Dex.

Skill level 1

Experience till next level 25 of 100

NOTICE!Skill Awarded: Stealth

Congratulations!! For performing the stealth skill successfully,

you have been awarded the skill Stealth.

Hiding in the shadows to watch or avoid your enemies is

not an easy task, but you pulled it off admirably.

Benefits: Stealth +5%

Dex +5 End +5

Skill level 2

Experience to next level 160/250

NOTICE!Skill Awarded: Sneak Attack

Congratulations!! For having performed the sneak attack skill successfully,

you have been awarded the skill Sneak Attack.

Benefits: Stealth +5% Damage X2

Str +3 Dex +2

Skill level 1

Experience to next level 50/100

Note Sneak Attacks can only be performed with Short

Swords or Daggers and will be awarded as such.

Note: Dexterity effects stealth. For every 25 pts of Dexterity

you will gain 1% stealth skill.

NOTICE!Stealth increased to level 2

Skill increased by 1%

NOTICE!Skill Awarded: Sword Mastery

Congratulations!! For performing the Sword Master skill successfully,

you have been awarded the skill Sword Mastery.

Benefits: Able to use a Sword skillfully

+10% damage,

Str +10 End +10 Vit +10

Skill level 1

Experience till next level 50/100

NOTICE!Skill Awarded: Dagger Mastery

Congratulations!! For performing the skill Dagger Master successfully

you have been awarded the skill Dagger Mastery.

Benefits: Able to use Daggers successfully

+20% damage

Str +5 Dex +5 End +5

Skill level 1

Experience to next level 40/100

As I read the last notice, I was a little overwhelmed and pissed. What the fuck?? Welcome to New Earth?? Enjoy your new life?? What the fuck??? I ball my firsts and clench my teeth, my face is probably turning red with anger....

“Scott? You ok? Asks Julie concerned while watching me.

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