3.1 | Complete Me ✔

Exhaustion

It was 4:30 on a mild Friday, and everyone was assembled outside of a  shady looking shop Saber had called them to.

"Let me answer the question on everyone's mind," Saber said. "This is a game shop that specializes in virtual reality."

"Really?" Wally gasped excitedly.

"That's awesome!" Richard added.

"We're here to play some stupid video game?" Divya asked irritably.

"Actually, we're here concerning my play," Saber informed. "This production is my most important work, and I'm going to great lengths to make it perfect. I'm here to channel some inspiration and wanted you all to partake in the experience."

"Sounds good to me," Bruce grinned.

"Let's do this!" Scarlett raved.

Saber led them inside. There were only a few people browsing the displays, but she took them down some stairs, into a room far away from the public. Inside was a man, tinkering with some controls on a massive machine that resembled a series of cryogenic chambers.

He turned and smiled at them, a very handsome young man with tanned skin, purple hair and a muscle bound physique. 

"Everyone, I'd like you to meet Zephyr," Saber introduced, going over to give him a hug. "I've known him for years, and he's helped me with many of my earlier works."

"It's a pleasure," he greeted in an accent, snaking his arm around Saber's waist.  "The program is all set. I have everything ready."

"Thanks a ton, babe," she said, walking over to one of the chambers. "There's only ten?"

"I hope that's okay?" he asked, turning to count everyone present. "Oh crap--"

"Don't worry," Zain drawled with a large smile. "I'll sit this one out."

"Okay, then. Hook us up," Saber said.

Zephyr directed the ladies to one set of chambers, and the men to another.

"The concept is very simple," Zephyr explained. "Whatever you envision will manifest in the cyberscape. I designed the setting in accordance to Saber's play, so it helps to think 'dragons and magic'."

Kaldur glared at the man as he climbed into his chamber, and Zephyr gave him an unsuspecting smile. In a matter of moments, everyone was situated and he submerged them in the VR.

"Oh my goodness," Zane gasped.

They all woke up in a lush field, surrounded on all sides by scenic mountains, trees and a marvelous skyline.

"This is incredible."

"I can't believe this is actually happening," Desiree said, looking down at her clothes.

"You look magnificent," Wally said in awe.

"So do you!" she grinned, wrapping her arms around his neck.

"Everyone looks great," Saber remarked, glancing at Kaldur. "Nice face tat."

"You too," he drawled. 

Scarlett burst into laughter. "You guys have the same exact face tattoo! It's great how in sync you are."

"You're one to talk!" Saber snorted. "How come your outfits match?"

"Whoops. Must be a glitch in the programming," she shrugged innocently.

"I guess your babe isn't as talented as you thought," Kaldur sneered.

Saber narrowed her eyes on him before rolling them. "Well, feel free to explore at your leisure. I'm going to go get inspired."

She trudged off, sighing deeply as she tried to take in the serene beauty all around her. Zephyr was a true master of the arts. They'd been working on numerous projects for over five years. He was one of her most reliable ally and an effective resource when she needed to destress of get inspired. He was like a sister to her.