The Digital Circus

Ripoff Headset..

In the real world

(Y/N) goes to the gaming store, longing for a new headset. "Hey, what's the cheapest headset here?" (Y/N) asks. "That beauty right there, it's $500." The cashier replies.

(Ugh, no money again

(Y/N) Leaves the store

"Im gonna accept it, I'm never getting a headset, I'm way too poor." (Y/N) says as they accidentally kick a worn out box containing some weird VR headset and computer that has a big sticker on it saying it's for free.

(Y/N) excitedly grabs the box and brought it inside her house.
They set it up in their room until it is ready to use.

"I wonder what game is this.. Let's just turn it on." (Y/N) turns on the headset, puts it on, and sees a weird, odd, misshapen tent behind the text of "The Amazing Digital Circus".

"This game is kinda wei- I'm not really feeling well.." (Y/N) starts blacking out and travels to a mysterious realm.

"Where... WHERE THE #*π° AM I!? Wait, huh?" (Y/N) asks herself. "Well this game's been.... Swell, so I'm just gonna take off this headset.... "

"You can't really take it off.. " says Ragatha. "Who are you people? Who am I? I need to take it off!" "Well then, do it quick before HE notices." Ragatha added.

Ragatha was the only one awake at the time in the realm, aside for Caine and Bubble. Ragatha has suddenly a lack of sleep and unable to sleep at night, perhaps one of the signs of abstraction.

"Who notic-" "Welcome, human! " Caine butts in the conversation.

"Seems like you've traveled to the digital realm at a time where not much is active, so get to your dorm for now, and I will introduce you to others in the morning, and get you ready for an adventure!" Caine added. "Uhm, excuse me sir? Why can't I remember who I am? Why can't I take it off?" (Y/N) asked. "Haha, No one can remember anything about themselves once they enter the digital realm! And you are in this realm for eternity!" Caine says before he dissapears.

"Well it's just me and you now, right? Let's get going, I'll help you find your dorm." Ragatha said, leading (Y/N) to their dorm. "Thanks... What was your name?" "Ragatha! And yours?"

"I don't exactly know.. He said no human can remember when they enter this realm.." (Y/N) answers. "It's okay, Caine will give you a new one tomorrow!" Ragatha says, approaching (Y/N)'s dorm. "Is this..... My room?" "Yes it is! Now go to sleep, you have a big day tomorrow!" Ragatha opens the door, pushes (Y/N) inside, and closes it. "Okay, this is weird.... *sighs* dont worry yourself, I will sleep in this... Uhh.... Realm.. And wake up out of here." (Y/N) assures themself. "I am getting sleepy.. *snores*"

The next
day...

"Huh?" (Y/N) says while yawning. "I'm still not back yet... I'm also starting to think this isn't a dream..." *knock on the door* "Oh boy, who is it now?" *opens*

"Hey..! My name is Pomni. Ragatha told me of your arrival last night, and I just arrived a few days ago too!" Pomni says. "Hello, Pomni.. Is this a dream or not? It's very confusing.." (Y/N) states.

"I don't know, but after a few days, I started feeling that this isn't a dream, and just accepted it. I think you should too, before you might go INSANE! U-uh.. Never mind, nothing to worry about.."
Pomni walks away.

"Wait- *sighs* maybe I follow Pomni's advice, or go insane.. AHH! CAINE!"

"Hello, new member! Time to head to the main part of the tent!" *dissapears*

"Uhm, why would "dentures" here just pop up and dissapear?
Oh well, time to get ready.."

Minutes later

"Caine, tell me this is an NPC this time. People have to stop falling for putting on the *π¶∆ ing headset on!" Jax mentions.

"No, it's not Jax. I met them last night and seems real." Ragatha answers.

(Y/N) is terrified. They had met complete strangers and little does she know that she will be spending eternity with them.