Creation Online

Helen's POV

The pod hissed as it shut behind me. My skin was already dry from the liquid I was usually submerged in as I walked to my bathroom and took a quick shower. I put on some clothes and stared at the time. It was almost close to nine in the morning.

'I guess all that time looking through the templates, creating some monsters, and talking with U.I. took more time'. I needed food and sleep.

I bounded out of my room and down the stairs. Passing Mom on the road I winked at her with a greeting following.

"Someone's excited". Her voice followed me. I smiled but didn't say much as I knew she was right behind me.

In the kitchen sat Dad with a cup of coffee in hand. I paused. The action though was more out of reflex than anything else.

"Morning Dad". I smiled at him as I took a seat across from him. Blue eyes stared at me with confused shock. Then he looked at my ma who raised an eyebrow at him. That must have done some trick as he exhaled and smiled back at me.

"How was your night?".

'I guess the plan is to let it be unsaid as much as possible '. I thought. "Was nice, the quests were very annoying. I don't get the point of being OP but not able to kill things". I complained quickly.

"Maybe a message".

"Part of the Storyline?". Dad added. I frowned and shrugged.

"Still sucks. Has to fight this dragon and ..."

"You fought a dragon already?!!' Dad exclaimed leaning forward to his eyes so wide they almost were popping.

"Yeah, yeah. Chill Dad". I waved at him to be calm. " Now get this. The dragon was my kid" I leaned back with a smug face. Mom and Dad frowned, looked at each other then back at me.

"Kid?".

"How?".

I smiled as I proceeded to tell them all about the game. From the beginning to the end, I kept talking. About the Universe form, about my children and how OP they could be, about the lost world and my fight. How I had to figure out everything.

By the time I was done Dad and Mom were so bright with smiles that I worried their cheeks hurt.

"What?. I could try and see if I can get a slot for you both". I tapped my jaw. "I still need gods after all".

Dad burst out laughing and waving his hands. Mum was just smiling.

"We're good kiddo. Just glad you're having fun". I froze at the word. Kiddo was quite common but it had been quite a while since I heard it. A smile split my cheeks.

"Dad, I believe the game could and might have in-game cuisines. You and Mom wouldn't want to miss out on new food. Especially cooked by players with chef professions".

Dad and Mom shared a glance then sighed. "We'll see about it".

"Alright, time to eat. Is Dester still in the game?". Mum looked to Dad who shrugged them and rose to go check.

*

The Creation Online forum was on fire. Comments, threads, and deliberations. Some creators were trying to teach some folks the best way or best universe forms to make while others were handing out templates for potential powerful administrators.

Luckily each of these creators was raving on the public forum and I didn't have to go there. Entering my page I noticed a blinking notification to my left topmost side. Clocking on it the icon expanded to show a Followers Chat happening on my page.

Confused I did some searching and found out what was going on.

"These, are my fans". My video had drawn in lots of people and those who followed me could chat amongst themselves on my page chat room.

[@Zuggyman - Hey she's Online]

The chat seemed to freeze for a good five seconds before a cacophony of chats exploded. Lots of questions were thrown at me and lots of praise too. One question piqued my attention.

[@RackOfLife - What's the game like?]

I thought deeply about this question wondering if I should answer. If my answer gets out then it may spoil some people's interest or love in the game.

'Who cares?'.

On the other hand, there wasn't that much of a rule about what to talk about. Sure, they didn't want us revealing stuff. Said stuff was never highlighted.

[@Hildelith(CREATOR79✋⚫) - I can't and won't say much. But just know. There can only be 100 creators]

The chat went mad with a lot of people ranting and raving about what I said. Lots of comments were stupid but I just smiled.

[@Zuggyman - If this is true then how please do you think the Alpha testers are getting introduced]

"Hmmmh. Should I... Let's drop a hint".

[@Hildelith(CREATOR79)✋⚫ - I hope people don't go full Olympians in here]

"That should work right. Is it too obvious". She scratched her head.

The chat went mad with confusion and some people seemed to think correctly but we're not sure. More questions for clarity came but she had no reply or answer for them. Then a new question came again.

[@Bankai - What was that fight with the dragon about? Wasn't it too early to make such a boss in the game]

I laughed at the question but decided this was something that I could say since it was long past and besides they saw half or more than half that battle.

[@Hildelith(CREATOR79✋⚫) - The devs made that storyline for some reason. Not sure. Turns out the dragon was the creator's child. AKA me. Still unclear why such a half-cut story was made. The point is he was kinda pissed I didn't know about him and ignored him. Which I did not. I didn't even know he existed]

[@RackOfLife - Aren't you a creator? Can't or don't you know everything about your universe?]

[@Zuggyman - Probably not. That would have been too OP and stopped any potential upcoming storyline]

[@Baronet - That sucks. Didn't the Creators make those admin dudes? And those other players say something about templates for creating anything you want. Make something for that then]

I blinked in surprise. 'Why didn't I think of that?'.

[@Hildelith(CREATOR79✋⚫) - Not sure what to create for that though]

[@Lollipop - Why not make a system. That would be quite exciting. A player-made system]

[@RackOfLife - Personally, I think creating something more would be best. You said you didn't know about the dragon and creators should definitely be aware of such things. Why not create something that erases this ignorance? Creates a sense of omnipresence. Something like a peeping tom]

[@Bankai - That sounds good man]

[@Bankai -> @RackOfLife - You are a man, right?]

[@RackOfLife - ....]

I ignored the madness as I clicked on the link that Rack of Life had sent to me. It was tagged with the Akashic word and sent me to a wiki on the Akashic. There were a lot of things.

Leaning forward I began reading through the information. It was nothing like reading for an exam and was more of something I enjoyed as I mentally made calculations and tried to see how some things would work.

I was done with the Akashic soon enough and found myself researching keywords that had popped up underneath the Akashic.

I returned to the chat with the new information I had and a bit of questions.

[@Hildelith(Creator79✋⚫) - So did some digging and I like what I'm seeing so far but honestly, all that information that it could gain and glean, it would sorta be a waste to just know it all, and only me. I mean if I knew it that's no problem but then wouldn't it just end there? I don't think I have any skill that has to do with good memories. What if I forget something I'd been informed on]

[@RackOfLife - that's a good point]

[@BookWorm - Maybe a Library?. That way all that knowledge is stored]

[@Lollipop - Even better it creates a text of history. If you guys are creators then you're definitely making worlds. That's what that lost world business was about right? Right?. Right?. Anyway, with the world and the inhabitants that come and maybe goes, hopefully not, the library will have an all-rounder knowledge on everything]

[@Bookworm - Yeah, yeah. Would be like those system tags where you get a sword in a game and it starts telling you some half-redacted knowledge on some long lost empire. Cool. Please do that]

[@Bankai - What would be cool is if somehow, someone or people could gain access to it.]

[@RackofLife - Indeed]

[@Bookworm - Just not only nobles. I'd hate that]

[@Lollipop - I think nobles always have a way of making things work to their favor unless of course creators have a hands on deck way of approach?]

[@Bookworm - Please have a hands-on deck way of approach]

I laughed at his plea but said nothing about it. Rather I smirked mischievously and typed.

[@Hildelith(Creator79 ✋⚫) - It might be the work of the gods]

[@Hardman - Is that a way of telling us something?]

[@Hildelith(Creator79✋⚫) - Time to go. Thank you very much guys for the ideas. Love it. Don't buy those templates you're being offered. And if by any chance you are in the game do endeavor to meet me. I'll treat you]

I went off after that last message eager to do some more research. While I already had an idea on my 8th Ring I did think I could add something to the other rings.

The question of access had brought an idea to me. Another task for one of my realities. I could barely hold back my smile as I clicked away at my Holo screen. To my right a notepad filled with scribbles, drawings, and more lay. It was time to complete my Universe's form and move ahead in this game.

'For all I know, I'm the only one with an incomplete universe and I'm lagging'.