Deep in the mountains we hid at Uncle's cabin it was hard to find even if you knew where to go. We started to automatically set up get comfortable. Ariel and Mom cleaned the rooms while me and Rex went and gathered wood for a fire. Dad and Uncle Russ left and returned a few hours later they explained that they were draining bank accounts and purchasing supplies at many different locations to throw people off only draw back was they had to go a long way to do so.
"I swear I didn't intend for any of this guys" I apologized numerous times but they all shook their heads and went about their business.
'New Quest - Apologize to them 80% complete' The only person avoiding me seemed to be Rex, and I hadn't apologized yet. He stayed in his room that they said was his and refused to come out. A week had passed and he accepted food but nothing else was spoken. Finally I decided I was going to talk to him even if through a door.
"Rex it's me can we talk?" I asked hoping he would come to the door and open it or even say something. However neither happened so I tried the handle and it wasn't locked so I walked in slowly. "Hey man I'm sorry that I dragged you into this it's not very fair for you huh?" I probed cautiously and shut the door. Still he remained quiet I could see him laying on the bed at the opposite side of the room. I walked over and sat beside him.
"I know it's not fair to me but what about you! these guys are after you because of whatever that videogame was that you figured out! I don't want to see you get hurt I hate that this all is happening and I can't help but feel it's my fault!" He started speaking as I sat down he jumped off the bed and just started pacing back and forth between the door and the window. "I feel that this whole thing is crazy and shouldn't be possible but so far it is possible. You killed two people and it's all my fault!"
"No its not your fault Rex its whoever created this 'System' I can't believe half of what is going on but it is. We will figure out what to do and be together the entire time ok I'm not going to leave you. Your my best friend always. As for those two guys they would've hurt us even worse if I hadn't stopped them so take it easy ok?" I consoled him as best as I could considering everything going on He finally stopped pacing and sat down beside me.
"I knew you would say that. You always find the best way to calm me down." He sighed patting my hand. "Now let's go see if anyone needs help." He finished standing up and heading to the door.
*Beep*
'Quest complete Apologize to them. Rewards now available'
'Accept' I thought immediately after seeing this new notification.
*Beep*
'Rewards 1500xp
+4 Luck
New Skill: Calm/Charm'
*Beep*
'Level Up Congratulations'
"Wow that's cool I will check that out later." I said before I left the room. I entered into the living room and found everyone already gathered around. "So what's the next step guys? I have no clue where to start or what to do here." I announced and spun around on my heel to give everyone a slight laugh.
"That's what we wanted to talk about." Dad said as he stood up and walked in front of everyone. "We went to town today about an hour or so from here and found some interesting news." At this he held up a piece of paper. He handed it to me and then turned around to everyone else. "Addy is wanted for murder assualt and fleeing the police!" Sure enough as I opened them paper a photo of me was displayed on it. It was a newspaper clipping and it had my current school photo displayed on it. Beneath my photo it listed the various crimes I was wanted for along with a number to call if I was spotted. "No one else was mentioned so for now u think it is best if we continue to lay low but Addy is no longer allowed to leave the woods around the cabin. We should also try to minimize the number of trips to town as much as we can."
"Wait a minute why don't we just grow our food and stuff? I mean there is plenty of room for a garden and some animals." Ariel asked innocently.
"Animals draw attention and the space for the garden is small it will not be able to support us." Mom answered her before anyone else reacted. "My question is how much is the reward for her?"
"The reward is $15,000 right now." I answered still looking over the paper. "That's insanely high for a 16 year old girl right?" I was happy but the charges we're wrong there were no cops and I only killed 2 people not 3. I began to think to myself while trying to figure out what to do. "I'm going hunting in the woods best to find some food and get some experience right!" I quickly put the paper down on the table and walked to the door as I was putting my boots on I noticed someone beside me.
"I'm coming with you." Rex stated no hesitation in his voice.
"Ok cool we can watch each other's backs now" I replied smiling at him.
*Beep*
'Would you like to invite "Rex" to join your party?'
'Yes' That's new to me I wonder what it does? I began to try and think of anything this might help me with.