Love is the New Meta ~ [DBD Killers x Reader]

Chapter Four - The Calm Before the Storm

Y/N's Perspective

"This is only the beginning."

Cryptic messages aren't usually my thing, and this definitely didn't explain anything. Words of encouragement might've been a bit better, but thanks anyways. I thought to myself as I got my things situated within my spot inside one of the cabins. I didn't have much, especially since I threw my toolbox during the last Trial. Oh well. I was bound to get something from the next Trials. Hoping that I even escape them in the first place.

Once I was good to go, I walked out of the cabin and over to the large campfire within the center of the campground. More than several Survivors were already there, including Dwight and Claudette. I took a seat next to Claudette, as I was most familiar with her. Upon sitting down, I felt a glare burning into the side of my head. I glanced over and immediately recognized the one who was giving me said glare. Nea Karlsson.

What's her deal? I thought as I warmed my hands by the fire, even though they weren't that cold. Despite the various conversations going on around me, it still felt so stiflingly quiet. Out of pure boredom and awkwardness, I struck up a conversation with a nearby Survivor. Quentin Smith.

"So... how was your Trial?" 

I didn't really have any other ice breaker questions. I knew nothing about these people. Well, close to nothing. I never really paid any attention to their in-game lore. I probably should've, in hindsight. In response to my question, Quentin simply glanced up, but didn't respond. He simply went back to staring into the fire. It was better than not acknowledging my question at all, but still...

I let out a sigh and turned my gaze towards the surrounding forest. I wondered if anyone tried to run out of this forest. And if they saw something out there. Or maybe it's just an endless forest, who knows? I mean, how does the Entity's realm even function in the first place? There's no concrete evidence of... well, anything. At all.

Ugh, these questions are hurting my head... I inhaled deeply and exhaled. I was pulled out of my thoughts when two loud voices approached from the nearby cabins. I turned to look at them, and out of consideration as well as greeting, I waved toward them. Surprisingly, they waved back. The one with the orange hair even smiled and spoke.

"Hey newbie. How's the Entity's realm treatin' you?"

I let out a soft chuckle.

"One star. Cabins aren't as good as the reviews make them out to be." 

I tried to lighten my mood with a joke, hoping that it wasn't met with an overwhelming silence. Thank goodness, it wasn't. The recently-arrived pair sat down and laughed. Some others by the fire also let out a subtle snicker. Except for Nea. Who just rolled her eyes.

"They certainly aren't much to write home about, if that phrase can even apply anymore. I'm Mikaela. That's M-I-K-A-E-L-A. Weird, I'm aware, but you oughta know." 

Mikaela explained. Then, the girl to Mikaela's left spoke as well.

"[I'm Yui Kimura.]" 

The girl spoke in Japanese. Which was surprising. What was also surprising was the fact that I could understand her perfectly while still picking out that she was still speaking a different language. They both moved seats and sat a bit closer so that they had an easier time speaking to me.

"So, who was your first Killer? I think I went against the Cenobite? Or Pinhead? Whatever he goes by," Mikaela shrugged. "I never bothered to really learn their names. Especially since they're trying to kill me."

"I went against the Ghost Face. It was... an odd Trial, to say the least. I'm surprised I even survived." I debated explaining what the Trial had in store for me, but I had a feeling that wouldn't be welcomed by the other Survivors. I kept it to myself. No point in fanning the flames that are already blazing.

"[I went against the Oni. Fitting for his name. He was a demon to face against.]" Yui began to explain.

"Ya think?" Mikaela butted in, causing Yui to give a soft laugh.

"[If you want, I could tell you the best advice to stay alive when facing the Oni.]" Yui offered. Silently, I thanked whatever god was out there for giving me such wonderful allies to speak with.

"That would be great! I just wish I had a notepad to get all this stuff down..." I patted my pockets just to check. "I don't have the greatest memory for stuff like this. Advice and all that."

"[No worries. I'll help you to the best to my ability-]"

"Seriously? A notepad is what you're worried about? How'd someone like you survive the Trial?" Nea interjected, venom practically falling off her words. Yui was quick to spit back.

"[Don't act like you haven't died numerous times in the last Trials. You haven't escaped at all recently, and I'm sure you didn't escape your first Trial either.]" I put my hand up to my mouth, astonished at how fast Yui was to put Nea down. And again, silently, I thanked my luck for giving me such good allies, because I definitely wouldn't have been able to say anything back. Anything convincing, anyways.

"Well, if everyone's getting so fired up, I might as well introduce myself," A girl from across the campfire spoke up. "I'm Kate Denson. I like to play the guitar."

"Jeff Johansen." And that was it from Jeff, who was sitting next to Kate.

"Laurie Strode. Come to me if you want to learn how to really fight back against the Killers." Laurie wasn't saying that to be cocky, and I could see it in her eyes. She didn't seem like one who would hesitate to fight back.

I should be careful with what I say around her... I took a mental note. The others that were there didn't bother to introduce themselves. Too preoccupied, or not paying attention enough to care.

"It's nice to meet all of you. I hope for good luck in our next Trials," I started standing up and stretching. I hadn't been able to sleep ever since I had gotten here. I turned and went to head back to the cabin that Claudette showed me to get some shut eye. Upon finding the bed, I crashed on it immediately and passed out.