“ is used when people are speaking.

* is used when our protagonist is thinking, however this may also be used for other characters depending on POV.

Authors Notes;-

~ Hope you enjoy the Chapter. My release schedule will be completely random due to myself working in real life.

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Returning to some several hours before the present, one would see myself as I close my eyes recalling a variety of memories, times of happiness and times of sorrow. As I come back to reality I give a slight bow to the run-down house before stepping into a mysterious limousine labelled 'Takezó' on the side.

Soon after entering the limousine I was bewildered by the interior, it seemed futuristic in a sense. As I gaze around the interior I notice several buttoned panels, screens, and much much more.

… “Via, meet my Grandchildren.”

My grandfather speaks as he enters the silent, empty limousine while I think he could actually be somewhat crazy. However, a feminine voice suddenly replies as the interior appliances illuminate.

… “Pleasure to meet you Kazuto and Emily Yamada. I am the Artificial Intelligence known as 'Virtual Interactive advanced Intelligence' or Via for short.”

… “Grandfather”

… “Yes my boy?”

… “The car just spoke right?”

… “Pahahahaha.. that's a new one. However, in all seriousness Via is a software I had designed to deal with my daily schedule and... some other things.”

Wondering what was happening I fell into a daze before unknowingly entering the limousine and sitting down. Some moments came to pass as I tried to process what was happening before noticing Emily being the child she was, talking to Via.

… “Your here but you're not?”

… “That is so Emily.”

… “So you're not playing Hide 'N' Seek?”

Emily continued asking random questions to Via for a fair amount of time, during which Grandmother attempted to explain what Via was with little result. Meanwhile, grandfather continued his hysteric laughs at the sight of myself being dazed and Emily full of questions.

Silently sighing while pondering over who this proclaimed 'Grandfather' was; I noticed him reading the documents he had my father sign. Several minutes passed before he had finished the last page in which he mumbled slightly to himself, so quiet that I was unable to hear.

… “Via, process these documents ASAP.”

Grandfather pressed a button on one of the illuminated control panels in which something akin to a disk drive was opened. Suddenly, grandfather placed the numerous pages on the strange disk-drive look a like before it closed.

Silence was within the limousine as myself and Emily wondered what Grandfather had done. Some numerous minutes came to pass one again before Vias' voice could be heard once more.

… “They have been processed and completed Master Takezó.”

Grandfather gave a slight nod as he closed his eyes making me believe he was pondering something, seconds passed before he slowly opened them as he moved his gaze upon me.

… “Kazuto. We have something to discuss.”

… “Yes Grandfather?”

… “As you are aware we gained custody of yourself and Emily from your brute of a father. However, in doing so your surnames will change to my own; Takezó. Are you fine with this?”

I hardly had to ponder as I honestly wanted nothing to do with the man I once called 'father', he was a useless nobody using alcohol and gambling to deal with the grief he gained when mother died. However, he wasn't the only one upset after all.

I nodded towards grandfather receiving a smile in return. The hours came to pass as the limousine travelled through various types of roads before finally coming to an almost stop as we head towards two large gates with a large tribal dragon insignia displayed.

… “Well then you two, we're finally at your new home.”

Emily looked at me with a puzzled expression, in which I smiled in return guessing that due to her age she had no idea to what was happening. As we continue to approach the twin dragon gates they suddenly open as numerous armed guards give a salute directed to the limousine.

… “Armed guards..?”

As I mumbled under my breath noticing the numerous guards armed with shotguns, rifles and pistols grandmother smiled towards me.

… “They're only here for security. Don't worry as we've never had issues in the past but it is always best to have security as a precaution, especially with our family circumstances.”

… “Circumstances?”

… “You will find out in due time.”

Grandmother continued to express the soothing pleasant smile upon her face as we travelled up a rather narrow road, barely wide enough to fit two cars. Somehow it seemed minute after minute came to pass yet no house was in sight, I began to wonder where we were going.

… “I thought you said we were home?”

… “You are, this is the garden my boy.”

… “Garden.......?”

… “Pahahahahaha... Your face boy.. pahahahah”

As grandmother replied to my question grandfather fell into another hysteric laugh which seemed to be something I'd never get accustomed to. However, as he continued laughing he received a glare from grandmother that could even startle the grim reaper.

… Grandmother, Grandfather.. this is the garden?”

… “That it is Emily. I'm sure you will have lots of fun out here.”

… “ehehe, hide and seek will be fun wont it!”

… “I'm sure it will be, darling.”

While I continued to gaze upon the seemingly endless trees, bushes, flowers; Emily seemed to be discussing playing with Grandmother which I sighed to myself thinking even I'd get lost here let alone wanting to play hide and seek.

Eventually, time passed and the limousine came before a large white mansion looking house. As I gazed upon the building one would notice the countless windows, which I presumed to represent numerous rooms which probably aren't used much. However, the most notable feature was the large twin doors in the center also donning the same tribal dragon insignia as the gate we had passed.

… “Maaster Takezó, you have a message from Mr. Phillips.”

As we left the limousine I head Vias' voice come from grandfathers direction to which he replied as if natural.

… “Grandfather how..”

Before I managed to finish my sentence grandfather pulled out a small object, presumably a type of cellphone or a similar sort of device.

… “This is a customized device which works as a planner, Sat Nav, cellphone and much more. However, the most advanced feature is that Emily can access the device to give me messages when needed.”

I was simply speechless, this was something other-worldly. Grandfather grinned towards my expression rather than laughing, though that was probably due to his side hurting from either too much laughter or caused by too many beatings from grandmother.

… “Anyhow, less of the talking out here. Let us go inside.”

I nod towards grandfather as he heads inside while myself, Emily and Grandmother follow in tow. Once we eventually head inside the house, the interior amazes me due to the sheer size inside of the building.

While slightly dazed as I gaze around the room, I come to notice a trio of three people standing at the bottom of the white staircase. With closer inspection of the trio one would come to notice two men of different ages, both dressed formally and giving a noble bow with their respective right hands across their chest.

However, while looking to the right of the two men one would come to notice a middle-aged woman dressed in a dark blue dress greeting us with a curtsey. Wondering who the three people are I look to grandfather only to notice him smiling towards the three.

… “Jacob, how is Samuels' training going?”

… “Very well Master Takezó. However, he still has much to learn.”

… “So I presume he is ready to work?”

… “I believe so Master Takezó.”

… “Good.”

Soon after finishing his quick discussion with the elder man of the duo, Grandfather turns towards me before placing his arm on my shoulder.

… “Samuel you will be my grandsons aid, secretary, best friend, protecter and anything else he may need in life. Follow him with loyalty and devotion.”

… “It would be my honour to follow Young Master Takezó.”

Grandfather nods towards the man before heading towards one of the rooms, everyone seems to follow him so I do the same. Soon after following Grandfather we come upon a large dinning room with a table large enough to fit two whole families upon.

As Grandfather, Grandmother, myself and Emily take a seat numerous men can be seen bringing in a variety of trays of different sizes which are placed upon the table. Soon after placing everything on the table, the numerous men pull off the lids before they retire back into the room they had came from.

… “Well then, don't stare.. eat!”

With Grandfathers comment myself and Emily begin eating, the food was delicious as I ate things I haven't even seen before. While eating I noticed Grandfather and Grandmother whispering to one another making me wonder if something was wrong.

… “Something wrong Grandfather, Grandmother?”

… “Not at all boy. Just that it seems you have a rather large appetite for your size.”

… “oh.”

… “That's because Onii-Chan often doesn't eat so I can. Daddy rarely gives Onii-Chan money so Onii-Chan saves money in a secret box for food and anything I want.”

I shrug at Emilys' comment as I never felt grievance towards not eating nor when I had to buy Emily items. Although, there were times when hunger got the better of me and I had collapsed but that is all in the past now it seems.

While I shrugged the comment from Emily off, I noticed the anger upon my Grandparents face as she spoke about out past. However, rather than having them fret over the past I thought it best to put them at ease if only a little.

… “Don't worry Emily, that was in the past.”

… “That it is my boy. You don't have to worry about a thing, just leave it to us.”

As we continued eating the food upon the table Emily continued telling numerous stories making me smile in disbelief due to the nature of the stories. While Emily discussed the stories she mentioned about times when I had to fix appliances due to not being able to buy new ones, times when I had to fix parts of the house if they had ever withered.

However, not everything in her stories were sad as she spoke of times when I had helped her with school-work or played with her, creating origami for example. The time continued to pass before dusk could be seen setting in as one glanced outside.

… “Right then you two, enough of the chatter. Head on upstairs, take a bath and get to bed”

Grandmother spoke which I was rather thankful for as Emily continued to make awkward moments for myself while recalling the past. Since grandmother recommended a bath I decided to head there with the guide of my new.. apparent 'secretary' named Samuel.

… “Samuel, how old are you?”

… “27 Young Master Takezó.”

… “I see, Kazuto is fine.”

… “That cannot be Young Master Takezó”

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… “Why is that?”

… “I am but a simple servant... and Jacob is scary if I do something wrong..”

Hearing the silent whisper of the latter part which he tried to keep quiet I thought it was rather amusing and would like to get to know this 'Jacob'. Eventually we came to the bath which was half the length of a swimming pool, or at least that's how it seemed to me.

… “Pretty large isn't it Samuel?”

… “That it is Young Master Takezó”

… “So, why are you here?”

… “I am preparing to wash your back, or would you prefer one of the maids to do so Young Master Takezó?”

… “Rather Hilarious aren't you?”

… “I do try Young Master Takezó.”

… I can wash myself, you wait outside.”

… “As you wish.”

Samuel headed outside while I inwardly screamed wondering what I had gotten myself into. As I recall the events which had unfolded since meeting my Grandparents I sigh inwardly thinking that at this point nothing could surprise me.

Some time passes and I eventually head to bed only to recall my prior words.

… “Samuel, I was mistaken.”

… “About what Young Master Takezó?”

… “This house keeps surprising me. This... are you sure this is a bed?”

… “That it is Young Master Takezó.”

I sigh inwardly once more as I scratch my head, throw my clothes to the side and climb into a ridiculously large bed before falling soundly asleep.

Hours come to pass before dawn comes to shine, birds can be heard outside as I soundly sleep. However, this was not to last as a sudden beam of light hits my face leading me to awaken.

… “Good Morning Young Master Takezó.”

… “Morning.. what time is it.. why did you wake me anyway?”

… “It is 6:30Am and I woke you because it is daybreak.”

An emotionless expression falls upon my face as I look towards Samuel who returns my expression with a smile. Soon after having the 'emotion' contest with Samuel, I am guided downstairs for breakfast only to find my Grandparents and Emily waiting for me.

… “Uh.. am I late?”

… “Ehehe.. I beat Onii-Chan in waking up!”

Emily gives me a smile that could ease any atmosphere before I sit down beside her. As we begin eating I notice grandfather fidgeting as if pondering something.

… “Kazuto.”

… “Yes Grandfather?”

… “You're in 3rd year middle-school correct, what school?”

… “Yes Grandfather, Josen Middle-School”

… “How are your grades?”

… “Top of my year. However, I've actually already finished my exams ahead of time and I'm only attending because it is required..

Grandfather made a 'Hm' noise before reaching into his right pocket only to pull out the strange device he had used yesterday.

… “Via, connect me with Josen Middle-School.”

… “Certainly Master Takezó.”

Some time passed during which Grandfather spoke to whom I presume to be the principle and explained that I would not be attending the remainder three weeks of school. However, he also told him that I wont be moving into Josen High-school as I will be attending to 'St. Andrews', a school for the upper-class.

… “Grandfather, what is St. Andrews like?”

… “Hm.. Your mother went to it and seemed fine, an old friend of mine founded it.”

… “a friend?”

… “Yes, he's British but he opened numerous schools around the world for the upper-class or exceptional people who'd gain a scholarship.”

Grandfather informed me of what to expect when I attend school for example, that people may try and get close to me once they find out my name, while others may try to belittle me due to my prior back-ground if it is know. However, grandfather said Samuel will be attending with me and that he would ensure nothing happens.

… “Master Takezó, Mr Phillips said to inform you that the release will be happening in an hours time.”

… “Is that so. That reminds me, Kazuto do you like adventure?”

… “Adventure?”

… “Yep Adventure.”

Looking puzzled to what he was trying to hint towards I pondered for several seconds before giving in and asking.

… “Hmm.. I like seeing new things but why do you ask?”

… “Good, come with me.”

Grandfather raised from his seat and ventured through the halls of the house before heading down a staircase I hadn't ventured down as of yet. Once eventually down the stairs I ended up within a room full of numerous gadgets, computers and other unknown objects.

… “Samuel have the men bring those to the games room.”

Samuel who had been standing behind me nodded before heading upstairs to call other servants. Several moments later, the unknown oblong objects had been taken upstairs before Grandfather looked towards me.

… “Here, read this.”

I looked towards the small booklet which seemed to be less than 50 pages only to notice the label 'Dream Forth', a game I knew of since it was all people talked about in school prior to me coming here. Wondering why grandfather had a booklet for a game which is due to be released toda-.

… “Grandfather.”

… “Yes?”

… “Dream Forth it's suppose to be released today if I recall.. what connections do you have to it?”

… “Well, I own it?”

… “you.. own the so called 'world-changing' game?”

… “It's not that world changing.. sure it puts you in another world.. and sure the servers are so large we had to put them on the moon, well dark side of the moon to use the natural cooling effect of space. Anyhow, don't you want to play it?”

As I close my eyes in disbelief I think to myself that this household is full of wondrous strange things, what would another added to them be. Giving a slight exhale I look towards Grandfather.

… “Grandfather, this is just speculation but it Via related to Dream Forth?”

… “Yes and no. Yes, an Artificial Intelligence self-sustains Dream forth without human interference. However, the Artificial Intelligence running Dream Forth is sort of a second version, a daughter of sorts to Via.”

My discussion continues with Grandfather as I ask numerous questions regarding the game as I too was interested in playing in the past. However, due to my circumstances back then I knew I'd never be able to play so I gave up the thought but now things are different.

… “Then.. I shall go and play Grandfather.”

… “Good, go and enjoy since you have 9 weeks until school Stars

I nod towards grandfather and head to the games room to find Samuel and other servants setting up the oblong device.

… “Everything done Samuel?”

… Yes Young Master Takezó, the Capsule is now calibrated and ready for game-play.”

… “Capsule, is that the name of this?”

Samuel nods before pressing a button on the 'Capsule' which opens it to display a jelly-like substance inside. Wondering what the substance was while also thinking I should ask Grandfather later, I eventually climb inside.

Suddenly, as the hatch is closed everything goes pitch-black before I feel myself feeling tired as I fall into a deep sleep.

*Tring*

The scan on your iris and vein has determined that you are an unregistered user. Would you like to connect to 'Dream Forth' and create a new account?

Viewing the displayed message before me I wondered what I had to do since no keyboard nor any other form of giving commands were shown. While pondering on what to do I wondered if the system worked via voice-command or thought process, I tried voice commands.

… “Yes.”

*Tring*

Select the name of your Avatar?

Simply astonishing. I spoke like I had guessed in which the previous message window dispersed while another appeared to replace it. Wondering what name I should use for Dream forth I recall my circumstances of leaving a dark place and going into the light of a new home and family.

… “White”

User-name 'White' is available and has been accepted.

Another message appeared for several seconds before automatically dispersing. I ignored the fact that the message had automatically dispersed thinking it was natural.

Select your Gender: Male, Female or Neutral. Be aware Neutral restricts any mature content for users over the age of adulthood within your respective birthplace.

… “Male”

Dream Forth offers thirteen known races, Seven of which are open to the general public while others will be released through various events within the game. What race would you like to be?

Six versions of myself appeared each half naked only covering my 'man parts'. As I looked at the numerous versions of myself; I easily came to a conclusion on what race to choose thanks to the booklet Grandfather handed to me earlier.

… “Human”

You may alter your appearance

Numerous functions appeared before me listing ways to change my appearance such as Facial Features, skin tone, height, weight and so forth. However, I decided against changing my appearance due to not being ashamed of my looks nor physique.

… “The Same”

Select City/ Kingdom you wish to start at

… “Random, surprise me.”

Citadel of Galis, Kingdom of Rushford has been chosen at random, do you accept?

… “I Accept”

Your account has been created. Your stats shall be determined after you login.

~ Welcome to Dream Forth ~

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