When the game becomes reality (OLD WORK)

Chapter 5

When approaching the building they had spotted, they noticed that it wasn't a building at all. It was a wall, probably three or four blocks tall if they would measure it like that, mostly made out of cobblestone, small patches were filled up with other stone variations. The wall was encasing a island of sorts, as it was surrounded by a huge lake. There was a small pathway to what looked like an entrance, secured by fences, two gates and fully lit up by lanterns. There seems to be no other way in.

This place was on full lockdown.

"Wow..." "This is definitely a player base..." The two stared at the wall in front of them, watching as the crow perched itself on top of it and trilled. Blade took that as a signal to waddle onto the wooden path that led to the only entrance. Dream followed his pet, with George close behind him.

Once they made it across, they stood in front of an iron door. Hesitantly, the masked man raised his hand and knocked, the loud sound echoing over the lake. There was movement on the other side, the clear sound of boots on gravel and stone coming from the other side of the door.

Slowly, the door was opened and Dream was immediately met with the blade of a sword, the glittering blue surface indicating the material it was made out of. Nervous blue eyes peeked around the corner, almost hidden behind an iconic green striped hat.

"Um... Hi?" The sword lowered almost immediately when seeing the two people that stood in front of him, the door now opening to fully reveal Philza on the other side. As expected, he was forced to wear his usual skin outfit too, sporting the green and dark grey clothes his character wears as well as the well known hat. There was a red pendant sat on his neck, the same that the crow is wearing, just bigger. He also still wears the wristbands he seems to never take off, but that was about it. No large wings or long blonde hair, just the clothes.

"George? Dream?" The brunette grinned at the older and nodded. "We saw your crow and decided to follow it... hoping it would lead us to other players." The blonde nodded and stepped aside, motioning for the two to come inside. "It's getting dark, so I want to make sure everything is closed before the mobs come out."

They nodded and walked past him, watching as he immediately closed and locked the door with a bolt. These things exist here? "Sorry about the mess and all... I wasn't exactly expecting other people to show up."

The inside of Phil's little fortress was more spacious than they had thought. In one corner was a small farm, probably only 8 or 10 blocks in total, with what looked like wheat and potatoes. In the opposite corner was a small cabin made from oak wood. It wasn't anything special or fancy, just a simple house that would provide shelter during rain or storms. There was a second house of sorts, but this one had a flat roof and no windows. Through the open doors you could see chests stacked on top of each other. The last corner held a staircase that leads deep underground, probably to mine.

The whole place was lit up with lanterns and torches, the buildings connected through paths. There also was a ladder that would allow someone to climb on top of the wall if needed. The "mess" would probably mean the items scattered around near the storage, probably dropped in a hurry when hearing someone knock on his door. "You call this a mess? It's amazing!"

Phil scratched the back of his neck, smiling a bit. "It's nothing special, just a safe spot to hide in." "You kidding me? We slept in a cave surrounded by dirt! Meanwhile you have a house and farm!" "There was a village nearby and a ruined portal... they traded some food for the gold, but all the houses were full, so I couldn't stay there. Went back to my spawn and made this instead."

"Speaking of food... we're starving!" Dream sighed and crossed his arms, watching as George basically begged Phil for food. The older just laughed and motioned for both of them to follow him into the house. "Yeah I got some. I can make baked potatoes if you're patient enough."