-Notice-
(Y/N = your name, obviously)
(Y/N POV)
I would be what you would call, the average American.
I like sports, movies, the internet, food, etc as much as the next guy, but of course, my favorite hobby being video games.
I had your basic 9-5 job working as a developer for EA, and it was my dream to take my love for games into reality by creating them.
I had a stable income, a small group of close friends, and a nice home to go to each night. Everyone would say I had it going for me, and that my life was great.
Except its not.
Growing up was relatively easy as my parents were laid back enough to let me do what I want. While that sounds great and all, I always felt like I was missing something in life. I never had a girl that I particularly liked in school, and even though my parents assured me that I will find somebody my doubt grew each day.
I felt lonely each night, wishing that one day I could get away and find a spark to keep going. On my 23rd birthday, I had a gathering with my friends to celebrate, and as I blew out the candle I wished for a change. What I did not expect, was for the wish to actually work.
The next day I wake up to the sound of my alarm blasting its dreadful soul-sucking noise to drag my lazy ass up. I slam on the clock to shut it off and peep at the time.
8:32 AM
"Shit I'm gonna be late"
I throw back the covers and throw suitable clothes on in a flash
"If I show up late one more time they're gonna kill me"
I quickly snag a protein bar from my pantry and rush to the door, only to sneak a quick look at the calendar.
"It's Saturday, I have off"
I let out a sigh of relief, but quickly change to anger
"So I did all that for nothing?"
I flop onto the chair nearby and sigh
So much for being late
I go off to make a cup of coffee only to realize that I had no more left
"You've got to be kidding me"
I decide to run to the store to buy some, and while I'm at it go buy a coffee from the local cafe
------ Time skip to the cafe ------
Waiting seemed like an eternity as my body began to feel like it was shutting down. Now was not the time for this, I'm in public to Christ's sake. While waiting for the coffee someone caught my attention. He was strikingly familiar like I had seen him before.
He had blonde hair put up in a mohawk with the sides shaved off. He had a black dust mask covering half his face, complete with a white muscle shirt with black and gold coloring. He seemed anxious, not wanting to be there, did he chug 3 cups already? He seemed to want to burst through a wall just to run away.
I eyed him a little, and eventually, he caught my look and I panicked. I turned away to seem like I wasn't staring, but let's be real, it was pretty obvious. I grab my coffee and turn to leave, but decide to wait so I could hear his name.
The worker walked to the counter with the next order
"Drift? Your coffee is ready!"
I recognize that name, but how could I really be sure it wasn't an act. Surely there is no Fortnite universe out there. I haven't played that game in months, there is no way he's real. Right?
He hurriedly grabs the coffee, receiving more stares from people confused on the name. Were they aware too? Some had a skeptical look on their face, not sure if it was an act or reality.
I notice his face get red as he goes to grab his cup
"Thank you" I hear him mumble to the worker.
He rushes out of the cafe and into the streets of the city. There was no way I could let him go without seeking the truth. I maneuver my way out of the cafe and turn to the direction he faced. He was off and going, speedwalking through the streets trying to get out of view. He looked like his was going to the pace of Running in the '90s, but I luckily was able to keep pace.
He shoots a glance behind him and notices me following, and he quickly breaks into a faster pace, close enough to a run.
"No, stop! I want to ask you something! Please stop for a second I'm not going to hurt you!" I chase after him, I have to know the truth.
"Leave me alone, I'm not in the mood for an interrogation right now" He shoots back at me
"If you could stop for just a second, that's all I ask!"
"Fine, but just one question, I'm in a hurry right now"
"I was wondering... that.. if.." His eyes are lasering through me, kind of intimidating noticing his physique. He was muscular, more than me, and now I was hoping to make it out of the conversation with all my teeth.
"Well?" Drift said impatiently
"Are you really from Fortnite?"
"No" He turns away, but not before I grab his arm
"Tell me the truth"
"You grab me like that again and you won't be able to see for the next two weeks" He threatens
"S- Sorry, but please, tell me. If you are, then why are you here?"
"First off, you said one question, and second..." He trails off, hesitating with his answer "Yes, I am from 'Fortnite' or whatever you guys call it"
"No fucking way, maybe my wish came true after all."
"Wish? I hate to break it to you man but I have a girlfriend, I'm not into other men."
"Girlf- other me- No! No, no no no I'm not gay. It has nothing to do with that. I wished for change, and I guess it's coming at me."
"Look it was nice talking to you..."
"(Y/N)"
"It was nice talking to you (Y/N), but I really have to go" He turns to walk away again
"Why are you here though? What happened?"
He stops and sighs, putting his hand on his forehead in dread.
"I... got sent back... through the rift."
"Rift? Those blue butterfly looking things that teleport you?"
"Yes, the one I was forced into was the one similar to the one that brought me to the island, but I don't have much time or chance of making it back."
His shoulders slump, I could tell he was upset about that last thought of never going back. I approach him and lay a reassuring hand on his shoulder.
"I want to help you"
"How? All I have is instructions on forming a rift, but it's too sciencey nerdy for me to comprehend."
"May I take a look?"
"Have at it"
He hands me the piece of paper listing the instructions. I take a look at it before noticing something wrong.
"Drift this is a shopping list from Brite"
"Hmm? Oh shit sorry, heh, wrong list."
He quickly snatched the list back, rummaging through his pockets to find the right one. I couldn't help but crack a smile, something on that list caught my eye.
"Condoms?" My feeble attempt to hold back a chuckle broke my attempt at holding a serious face.
Drift paused, heat rising in his face. He looked like a deer in headlights, which didn't help ease my laughter.
"I- I don't know what you're talking about," After this first encounter I know that he's a terrible liar, especially when he's caught off guard.
"At least the ship is confirmed"
"The what?"
"Nothing"
He finally digs through enough pockets to pull out the correct set of instructions. The list is fairly short but lengthy for each step. All we need is to select a certain point and cast a very specific frequency in order to cause a disruption or a rift in space.
"I told you, very nerdy and complicated. I don't know if I'll make it back in time, I might never see her again." He turns away and sheds a single tear, I notice it the second it hits the ground.
This is my chance to help, to bring change to my life, to make it much more than it already is. I have to help Drift get back, I can't leave him like this.
"Come with me, I can bring you home"
"How?"
"You know, I'm somewhat of a scientist myself"
"Now isn't the time for memes"
"Sorry, but I was a major math and science geek in school, I could help you"
"Are you sure you know what you're doing?"
"Trust me, I will get you home."
"I hope you're right" He extends his arm outward to me, I shake it with confidence.
"Let's get started"
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AAAAA I hope it's somewhat decent
This is the first chapter I'm writing so I'm sorry if it is trash AF
Critiques would be very appreciated
Holy cow 1400 words, I felt like I was writing an essay
It may be a while until Calamity and the Reader meet so please be patient!
I want to develop some character background and how they came to the island.
Hope you guys enjoyed! More chapters coming soon!
~Rino