A large holographic display appeared again in the sky.
đź’¬ SYSTEM VOICE (bold, metallic tone):
"Congratulations, surviving players. You have completed your initiation."
Everyone cheered softly, but the screen continued:
"But this... was only the beginning."
Suddenly, the image zoomed out — not just showing the current world, but revealing countless worlds swirling in a cosmic storm.
Players looked at each other in confusion.
đź’¬ SYSTEM VOICE:
"This game spans across the multiverse. Over 100 universes have selected players. This is the Grand Tournament ."
Gasps echoed in the room. Even Ayaan clenched his fists.
đź’¬ SYSTEM VOICE:
"The rules are simple: you will enter other universes. You will fight. Only one universe must survive. If at least one player from a universe remains alive... your entire universe wins. If not... your universe will be ERASED."
Silence. Some players dropped to their knees in shock.
đź’¬ Sofia whispered, tears in her eyes:
"If we lose... our whole Earth... everyone we know... gone?"
💬 A mysterious deep voice interrupted the system — a shadowy figure appeared. It was an alien human, their eyes glowing:
"This is not simply a game... It is the test to choose the Ultimate Universe."
đź’¬ Alien Human continues:
"Your intelligence so far was only a small test. Now... prepare to enter the true battlefield —
SYSTEM VOICE:
"Before entering the Multiverse Combat Zone... all players must be equipped with adaptive combat uniforms. Please proceed to the next chamber."
The players glance around. A wide futuristic room opens, filled with shimmering capsules.
đź’¬ Danny (grinning):
"Bro... we're about to cosplay for real."
đź’¬ Ayaan (half-smile):
"Yeah... but this time, it's not for fun.
Each player steps into a capsule — a blinding light scans their body.
Moments later, they step out in their new combat uniform — sleek, fitted, glowing faintly.
Sofia steps out last. The moment Ayaan sees her — a strange spark flickers in his mind.
His breath catches.
đź’¬ Sofia (confused, shy smile):
"Ayaan? Why are you staring?"
đź’¬ Ayaan (nervous, forcing a laugh):
"N-Nothing... it's just... when you wore that dress... it felt like... like something that already happened."
đź’¬ Zoro (grinning):
"Heh. You guys ever heard of the Red Thread of Fate?"
Everyone looks at him.
đź’¬ Zoro (serious for once):
"They say... when two souls are destined, their fates are tied by an invisible red thread. Even across time... or multiverses."
A new voice speaks — Yoruichii walks in, adjusting her gloves.
đź’¬ Yoruichii (softly):
"That's true. I've read about it too... In this game... strange things happen. Strong bonds might be... no coincidence."
đź’¬ Sofia (blushing, soft voice):
"I... I felt the same spark. The moment I looked at Ayaan for the first time."
Ayaan's heart pounds. The others glance at him knowingly.
Comic Relief Moment
Suddenly Jonas shouts from across the room:
đź’¬ Jonas (grumpy):
"Hey! Abdul! Where's MY uniform? They gave me some... weird cape!"
đź’¬ Abdul (teasing):
"Go to your own team, big!"
Laughter breaks the tension.
The room shook softly as the portal preparation sequence began.
A glowing panel rose from the floor. On it were hundreds of names — real names crossed out, replaced with new titles.
đź’¬ SYSTEM VOICE:
"Before entering the Multiverse Combat Zone, each player shall be assigned a battle codename."
"These names will become your identity in this war."
Everyone looked at the screen as names appeared, one by one:
AYAAN → PRINCE
ZORO → AIZEN
DANNY → DESTROYER
ABDUL → GRAND PRIEST
JONAS → BIG BANG
đź’¬ Danny (grinning):
"Brooo! 'Destroyer'? That's badass!"
đź’¬ Zoro (smirking):
"'Aizen'? Heh. I like it."
đź’¬ Abdul (sweating):
"'Grand Priest'? I hope they don't expect me to preach!"
đź’¬ Jonas (laughing):
"'Big Bang'? Well, that suits me! I'll blow 'em all away!"
Ayaan glanced at his title: "PRINCE."
His eyes narrowed thoughtfully.
đź’¬ Ayaan (inner voice):
"Prince… of what fate? I have to find out."
đź’¬ Sofia (smiling softly):
"I think it suits you."
A faint blush crossed her cheeks.
đź’¬ Yoruichii (walking past, smirking):
"Don't get too comfortable, Prince. The real war is about to begin."
The lights dimmed. The portal surged with energy.
đź’¬ SYSTEM VOICE:
"All players... Prepare for Multiverse Transfer."
A massive countdown began on the walls: 10… 9… 8…
đź’¬ Ayaan (raising his voice):
"Team — stay close. No matter where we land next… we fight as one!"
Everyone nodded.
đź’¬ Zoro:
"Together till the end."
5… 4… 3…
đź’¬ Sofia (gripping Ayaan's hand softly):
"Stay alive, Ayaan."
đź’¬ Ayaan (firmly):
"I will. We all will."
2… 1…
The room filled with blinding light as the team stepped into the portal.
Their silhouettes faded — ready to face the unknown Multiverse
As the portal's light faded, Ayaan and his team were standing in complete darkness.
Then—slowly—the world around them began to form.
A massive battle arena unlike anything they'd ever seen appeared before them.
Sky of shifting stars, buildings from different timelines, floating islands from strange universes.
But before they could speak—
A sudden high-pitched static screeched through the air.
đź’¬ Zoro (looking around):
"...Did you feel that?"
No one replied. Everyone was suddenly frozen.
A strange GLITCH appeared in the sky.
Time seemed to bend.
The walls, the people, even the light around them — all started to distort like broken pixels.
đź’¬ Zoro (whispering):
"...What is this...?"
He looked down. His hands were fading and reappearing.
Everyone around him was completely still... as if trapped in time sleep.
A single phrase echoed in Zoro's mind:
đź’¬ "This is not just a multiverse. This is a LOOP."
Suddenly—
đź’Ą BOOM!
A loud explosion rocked the battlefield.
Everyone jolted awake—gasping, confused, panicked.
đź’¬ Ayaan (panting):
"What was that…?"
đź’¬ Sofia:
"It was like… we disappeared for a moment."
đź’¬ Zoro (shaken):
"…No. Time was rewritten. I saw something… something we're not supposed to."
Everyone fell into silence again, staring at Zoro.
Was it a glitch?
Was it the future?
Was the game more than just a game?
Zoro slowly raised his head, eyes burning with curiosity and fear.
đź’¬ Zoro:
"We're not just fighting other universes..."
"…We're fighting against TIME itself."
⚡️TO BE CONTINUED….