The Unlikely Heroes

Chapter 10

It was wonderful. The four stepped out onto the bridge and gazed all around. There were about a hundred websites floating around. Most were connected to other sites, while a few were untouched.

Not far away from their bridge, was a bright green site. The door opened and a little green owl flew out. He caught sight of our friends and zoomed over. The owl was named Duo, for he was the mascot of Duolingo (a language learning website). He hopped from one shoulder to the next looking very happy. Bob held him in his hands and found that Duo was very soft.

After Duo left, Bob, Fear, Beluga, and Help continued along the bridge. It was a lot longer than it seemed, but they didn't mind. Jimin had disappeared from their minds after discovering this strange new place. Finally, someone spoke.

"It's a-" Help started.

"What?" Fear urged in awe.

"A realm abyss," Help finished.

That did the trick. Everyone whipped around and stared at Help (after saving Beluga from tripping off the bridge).

"What's that?" Bob asked.

"Well," Help said. "It's kind of like a big bag that is stuffed with certain things. Like, this one is filled with learning websites. Though, this abyss is the smallest I've ever seen."

The other three didn't care about the size of the abyss. They cared more about dangers and protection. And one more thing popped into their heads. Jimin, the four thought.

"The plan!" Bob exclaimed. "What time is it?"

"12:00 p.m.," Help replied.

They all sighed in relief. This was their one chance and it had to work. Everything had been talked over many times after the finalization, so they all knew it by heart. Just seven more hours until it was carried out.

With the plan back in focus, it was hard to appreciate the wonderfulness surrounding. Well, Bob, Fear, and Beluga thought it was wonderful. Help had been in this situation before and thought otherwise.

A realm abyss is dangerous. One wrong move and you could be falling through abyss after abyss. Forever. Help talked more about realm abysses while they walked.

"Just don't fall off the bridge is the main rule of a realm abyss," Help said. "There are many different kinds such as Disney, books, learning, and others. Each abyss has things that have some trait in all of them. For example, there are many with mystery novels."

"So, are we from an abyss?" Beluga wondered.

"No. Real people are in a real world. Not an abyss," Help explained.

"Should we get some rest before the 'big thing'?" Bob asked.

"That's an excellent idea!" Help said.

They continued to the next website and entered. The Settings door was easily found and almost exactly the same as the other. They each picked out a chair or couch and slept.

***

Far away, Jimin was struggling. He was trying to find a way out. It was very easy to look around, because the viruses hardly watched him. Perfect for me, Jimin thought. I just have to get out soon and get food. How long has it been? Oh yeah. 3 days. So far, he had checked the floor and all the walls. The last place was the ceiling.

Jimin started running his hands along the ceiling. It felt cold and damp. Many ridges were found and a few gaps. There was one crack bigger than the rest. Jimin slid his fingers into the crack and pulled. Then, something amazing happened: it gave way. A metallic click echoed around the room. He froze; a virus was coming! Jimin quickly placed the tile back in the ceiling and sat down. The virus came around the corner and looked inside.

"What's going on here?" it asked.

"None of your fried circuits," Jimin replied.

"Are you trying to be funny?"

"Well, it's the best thing I can think of at the moment. You know, I haven't eaten real food in three days. THREE DAYS," He emphasized the last words.

The virus laughed and few away. Jimin sighed with relief. As soon as it was out of earshot, he climbed back on the bench and felt around for the panel. Well doing so, Jimin hummed "Friends." Almost immediately, he found it. Instead of tugging it slowly, Jimin pulled in quickly. The ceiling panel gave way again and was set in a corner. And with that, he climbed out and onto the roof. He was free!

***

"Only one more hour!" Beluga called.

"Thanks, Beluga," Fear thanked her.

There was on hour until the "Big Thing," as Bob called it. They wanted to go now but Help said they had to wait. It was very important that they strike while the iron is hot.

With extra time, the quartet practiced using their weapons. Help made a makeshift target for practice. Fear and Help quickly mastered their bows. Bob and Beluga dueled with swords; they traded using the shield. The wand was not used as it might burn a hole in the building. Fear and Bob went out and found a cooking website; they needed breakfast. They went in and looked around.

"No one's here yet," Fear stated.

"Good. Let's grab chicken and waffles," Bob said.

They took the five plates of chicken and waffles. Jimin will need something when he gets back. I wonder if he's eaten, Bob thought. They proceeded back to the website, which was called Find your Home Furniture. You typed in what you wanted, and it would suggest the best store (Duolingo is the only real website I have mentioned so far).

Once they returned, they ate in the Settings room. The chicken and waffles were wonderful. Fear had managed to grab some syrup, too. They put Jimin's into the fridge for when he returned. By this time, it had been an hour.

"Time to go," Help said.

"Finally!" Beluga exclaimed.

They were ready to leave now. Weapons were once more secured, they ran over the plan a couple times, and they stepped out into the site. Many people were in the site now but paid no attention to our friends. Instead of transporting in the active website, they went back in the setting's room and were swished away to When in Doubt.