.hack//SIGN Fan Fiction / .hack//LIMINALITY Fan Fiction / .hack//Legend Of Twilight Bracelet Fan Fiction ❯ Episode Three: .hack//Liberty ❯ Lessons ( Chapter 16 )

Chapter Sixteen- Lessons- The Real World

 

Twenty-four hours passed since the attack of the Horsemen. Jeremie banged his head against his desk.

“Why is it all so difficult?” BT walked in his office.

“Simple. If it were easy then everyone would be able to do it. The fact that it's difficult is what sets us apart from everyone else.”

“Erm, thanks?” Jeremie said. BT laughed. “Wait. Why are you here?”

“Ryo wants to know if you're ready for your first lesson.” Jeremie nodded. “Good. I will be attending, for apparent comic relief. At least, that's what Ryo says. I'll bring him in.” She said, acting like his secretary. Jeremie laughed. The two then entered.

“Ah, Jeremie.” Ryo said. Jeremie acknowledged Ryo's attempt to incorporate his new name. “Are you ready for the first lesson?”

“Yes, of course.” Ryo brought out his steno pad.

“Great. Now, today we're going to learn about story-lines, plots, anti-thesis, thematics, genres, and characters: whether they are dynamic or static, and whether they undergo a change in personality or not. So, get out some paper.” He waited for a second as Jeremie got out a sheet of paper. “Good. Now, I am going to say and define those terms.” Jeremie put the pen on the paper and began to write.

 

Jeremie's brain itched. The lesson was only one hour complete, but his brain itched. He looked at Ryo.

“Okay, so I get pretty much everything. Now what?” Ryo laughed.

“I want you to create a character.”

“Okay.”

“But, this character must represent you. I want you to put all of your flaws, imperfections and problems into this character. At the same time, I want it to have all of your good traits. Name the character whatever. I want there to be a complete profile, background, and two-page intro written in one hour. I want the profile done on a separate page so BT can draw it out. Be very specific, else it not look like you want it to.” He laughed at Jeremie's expression as he put a timer on the desk. “Begin.”

 

Thirty minutes had passed. Jeremie was putting the pedal to the metal. He had already churned out the profile and the background story. Now he was contemplating what story he was going to write the character in. He looked at the few pictures he had on his desk and decided. He began to write.

“I never knew I would be in such a predicament: caught in a story that was so much bigger than I was. But, then again, it is always best to start at the beginning.” He wrote as the first sentence.

The timer went off as Jeremie wrote the last sentence. As he put the period on, Ryo reached over and grabbed the papers. He scanned it over briefly, stopped, and read it more thoroughly. He motioned BT over, whom then read it and glanced at Ryo. The two then looked at Jeremie.

“Okay.” Ryo said. “Give me a second to think.” Jeremie looked at the ground.

“I suck.” He said. BT looked at him.

“No. Actually, this is a most excellent story.” Ryo grunted. “The character is most definitely yourself.” He said. “And you start at the beginning of your adventures on being a dothacker. This is something I want you to continue writing. Each day, I would like you to write one chapter, no more, no less.” He looked at BT. “This could be a blessing. If he were to write the entire story, we may be able to publish it. It could be the one damning testimony against the corruption that is in CC Corps. Then again,” he looked at Jeremie, “it could upset some people, mainly your parents. Be careful.” He said. Jeremie smiled.

“I'm glad you like it.” He said. Ryo walked off, leaving BT alone with Jeremie.

“So, young one,” she said, “what do you plan to do after you save The World?” Jeremie stopped.

“I haven't thought of that.” He admitted. “I have no clue, except I will complete my training with Ryo. After that, well, who knows?” He said with a smile. BT laughed.

“Think a little more on it. That could come sooner than you think.” She said cryptically.

“Which, when translated, means?” Jeremie asked.

“Patience, young Jeremie. Just think of possible plans. Anything. To charge into life without a goal is suicide.” She stood up. “Trust me on that.”

Jeremie watched her exit. He stretched and heard his watch beep. Sighing he looked at its face.

“New message posted by Emily.” It flashed for a few seconds. Jeremie opted to roll to the computer rather than read it on his watch. He double clicked the icon and, as he waited for it to load, turned on his music. He looked back on the screen and read the message.

“Jeremie, meet me in the kitchen in ten minutes. Love- Emily.” Was what it read. Jeremie sighed.

“Great.” He marched downstairs, his side slightly hurting. “I guess that's an unerasable sin.” He muttered. He walked into the kitchen to find Emily waiting for him. She looked at him.

“Jeremie, I want to talk.”

“About?”

“Us.” Jeremie sighed.

“We're friends. That's all there is to it.”

“I mean, well, what happened to us?” Emily said. Jeremie laughed softly.

“You're the one who broke up with me.” He sighed. “It's just the situation. We can do it, just not as a couple.” He said, a small smile on his face. “Maybe what you saw changed your mind. Or, maybe it's my attitude towards everything that's been happening. Who really knows?”

“Yeah. Maybe. Well,” Emily said, “what did you do with Ryo and BT today?” Jeremie laughed.

“Well, we started-“ Tsukasa ran into the room.

“Trouble.” She said. Jeremie looked at Emily before walking to his room, Emily closely behind him.

Jeremie turned on his camera and accessed the network chat. He saw everyone's face and officially typed in the message that said `I'm Here'. Ryo smiled.

“Good. We just received the following message. I am streaming it onto the board.” He said. The board then showed the following message-

“Delta: Hidden Forbidden Holy Ground. Sircosgi. Badger. Alone.”

“Who is that from?” Jeremie asked. Emily laughed.

“Probably a trap made by Death.” Ryo shook his head.

“We have no idea who it's from.” He said as Tsukasa sighed.

“Is it wise to follow the instructions?” She asked.

“It could be beneficial.” BT said.
“And danger IS in the job description.” Emily added. Jeremie pinched his nose.

“What if something goes down?” He thought, then arrived at an answer. “Ryo, can the cameras be left on?” Ryo nodded. “Excellent. The two of us will dive into The World. Monitor our situations, and if things get too rough, call in the troops. Okay?” Everyone nodded. “I have a feeling that this could turn out to end bad. If I say to send in help, do not hesitate. It could be the difference in this fight.” Jeremie sighed. “If something happens that compromises the mission-“ Tsukasa interrupted.

“Then we'll save you.” Jeremie shook his head.

“No. Tell Helba to delete the field and all that stand on it.” There was silence.

“Isn't that a little too extreme?” Ryo asked. “Before you were saying to call in the troop-“

“I mean that if it's too much for us to handle. We can't allow for anyone else to fall.”

“But you two-“

“There will always be others to take up our cause.” He sighed. “Besides, I have an idea. For this, I'm gonna need twenty minutes with no interaction from anyone. I'll explain later.” He waved goodbye. “See you all around.” He flicked the video feed off.

“Jeremie!” He heard Emily cry.

“Turning microphones off.” He said, then froze. That was exactly what the people at the facility had said. He coughed. “Just for a moment. I need to speak with someone else. Okay?” He heard Ryo grunt.

“Call if you need any help!” Tsukasa said.

“Jeremie,” Emily started, “why?”

“Just trust me.” He said before switching over to another computer.