The Final Quest Online

Chapter 5

Charles fixed his bag and took his shoes off to pass by the metal detector. He was still huffing , darting his vision around him to find Christian in the waves of people .

Where the hell are you Christian?

He cursed under his breath as the guard was busy scanning his bag.

Welcome sir. Please proceed to your respective game pod number 00024 .

The guard swept its bionic eyes and it gave Charles a sudden whip of fear and darkness.

Something is really wrong with this place.

He nodded and ran as fast as he can towards the left wing of the Game Centre.

He logged in into the screen , and searched the name of his friend in the registered gamers.

"Gottcha."
A hand landed on his shoulder gingerly .

Christian?! Where had you been ? I've been looking for you--

Suddenly , he felt his heart pause.
He quietly turned back as he had seen a face he was also expecting.

Xaerina .

His thoughts poked his head.

Relax. It's just me. Christian bought some weapons on the shop. What's the rush?
Xaerina tilted her head while she pinched Charles' face.

" Nothing. I'm just worried about you guys. I thought you won't make it. "
Charles finished logging in and placed his hand on the screen. 

He was waiting for the verification for his identity as Xaerina continued to eat another pink burger.

Want some ?
Her mouth was still full of bread crumbs .

No thanks , I could see you are so hungry.
He suspended a laugh behind his face.

What's funny?
Xaerina munched the rest of the burger and took her handkerchief .

Just take those crumbs on your face. But you look cute anyway.
He winked and reached for her arms .

Here.
He held her hand and guided the handkerchief on her face.

Xaerina was very different from her character in the game.

In the real world , she has a short black hair that hung above her shoulders.

Her eyes were not crystal blue  , instead it was like a pair of obsidian rocks gleaming beautifully everyday.

She was not even that thin compared to the game , but still Charles really preferred her real identity  .

What's with the creepy staring Charles?
Xaerina poked his stomach as his eyes beamed towards her face.

Nothing. The crumbs are all out.
He gingerly answered and retrieved a step backward.

Lovebirds!
Christian's voice echoed into the place and it made all the players draw their attention towards them.

Come on bro. Your embarrassing us.
Charles pulled his bag and gave him a friendly gesture.

Don't make me feel I'm the outcast guys ,please.
The three of them chuckled as they walked  towards the  empty seats near the cafeteria.

Are you guys ready ?
Christian asked.

Do we have any choice then?
Xaerina smiled and stared at the huge screen above their heads.