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The Person Beyond The Mask

Summary:

Capital City is a place known for its heroes, villains, unusual species, and its advanced technology. So what happens when the system everyone runs on teleports 25 of the biggest heroes and villains into a mansion making them fix their problems before being allowed to go back?

Notes:

This is my first ever fanfic! Sorry if there's any mistakes. I currently don't have a beta reader. This was inspired by Violet by ZiaraBZB! Have fun and I hope you enjoy this first chapeter!

(See the end of the work for more notes.)

Chapter 1: The system crashes

Chapter Text

The fight was raging around Chaos. Inferno, Atlas, Law, director, Spear, Veryan, Avalyn, and Lynx were all fighting different villains like Nyx, Demixion, Pierro, Grantator, Pirater, and others.

The fight had been going on for 3 hours and everyone had horrid looking injuries. Demixion had a stab wound, Inferno had burns on his hands, Spear had an arrow wound covered up, and many more had horrid wounds that probably needed instant help.

And sure Chaos had a lot of cuts and bruises but he was stuck frozen staring at his system message:

“System error: Teleporting players…”

‘What?’ Chaos thought. Questioning what players the system was talking about.

As Chaos read the system message, others in the fight began to stop and notice the system message. Eventually everyone in the fight stopped and all started talking at once.

“What the hell is this” Syrenix asked

“Agreed, why is the system malfunctioning?”Spear responded

“The last time the system malfunctioned was over 15 years ago and that caused an entire war” The director responded back.

“This is extremely bad-” Atlas began and then didn’t continue. Everyone turned to look at him. He was passed out on the ground and all around Chaos heroes and villains alike started dropping like flies.

First Spear, then Director, Syrenix, Inferno, and the rest of the heroes and villains in the fight until only Chaos was left, He looked at all the bodies on the ground, passed out and bleeding and realized something. If this was happening to everyone else this would happen to him and the whole world-

Then Chaos fell to the ground passed out like the rest of the heroes and villains

 

“System teleporting players…”

 

“25 players selected…”

 

“House found, healing wounds”

 


“Alarm going off”

 

BEEP, BEEP, BEEP, BEEP, BEEP, BEEP-

Chaos shot out of bed and covered his ears from the alarm blaring in the room.

God that damn alarm is so loud why couldn’t he just sleep in this comfy bed for a bit longer-

Wait what bed? What room? Then chaos froze, where was he? Who’s bed was this? Who’s house was this? The last thing he remembers is fighting in that big battle where everyone passed out.

‘What the hell. Who took me here? Was it the system? But that would mean I'm here with 24 other people. God, I have so many questions.’

“System rebooting…”

“HELLO PLAYERS! I am the system. Please go to the living room for answers. And DON’T fight. Fighting will have consequences…”

‘Ok well that answers one of his questions. But why would the system bring him and other players here? Well Chaos might as well go to the living room and try to get some answers.’

Chaos takes one more look around the room and heads to the door. Upon opening the door Chaos freezes and his face goes pale at the person exiting the room across from him. Inferno. One of the only two people Chaos didn’t want to see

“Uhhh… Hello bro?” Inferno asks him kind of like a question.

“I don’t want to talk to you of all people” Chaos responds with bitterness clear in his voice.

“Ok then. I assume you at least got the system message?” Inferno asks annoyed at Chaos’ tone.

“...” Chaos refuses to answer and instead looks around for a sign or something that would tell him where the living room is. After finding a sign saying where the living room was he then proceeded to start walking towards it continuing to ignore Inferno behind him.

“Ok bro, rude” Inferno grumbles. But he still chooses to follow Chaos in assuming he got the system message and found the living room.

 

The Living Room

Upon entering the living room, Chaos notices that almost everyone gathered there was a part of the big battle with some acquaintances of people in the fight. There's around 24 people there if you include him and Inferno who walked in behind him. The heroes are on one side, while the villains are on the other. Everyone was sitting on the long couches and talking with one another, meanwhile being hostile to the opposite side. Chaos noticed Perception talking with Pirater and went over to join the conversation.

“Hey Perception, Pirate.” Chaos nodded in their direction.

“Hey W- Chaos what’s up?” Perception responds, almost slipping up and saying Chaos’ real name.

Chaos then walks over and sits down beside Perception. Then notices that everyone's head turns towards the door waiting for the final player who was walking in. It was Spear. Chaos freezes again, with Spear being the second person out of the only two people Chaos didn’t want to see.

“Yo hello bro!” Spear calls over to Inferno as he starts walking over to him.

Chaos can’t help but glare towards them with hatred in his eyes

Inferno notices the staring and looks toward who it is and freezes for a couple seconds before looking away in shame. Chaos is the one person Inferno feels like he can’t face right now.

Spear eventually notices his expression and asks what's wrong but before he can respond, the system comes back online.

 

“HELLO PLAYERS. I have teleported the 25 of you here to finally fix your problems and get a break from your honestly terrible lives. And who knows maybe once I’m done with this little experiment you’ll want to quit your hero/villain lives and live like normal people. Because I know some of you need it.”

“To begin with a little introduction everyone will go in a circle and say your hero/villain name, your real name, your age, your species, and your power with its disadvantage”

“The system knows when you're lying and there will be consequences for it.”

“Finally if you have any questions just yell out System and i’ll respond. If I don’t respond you have the answer right in front of you or a player in this mansion knows the answer.”

“ And remember DON’T FIGHT.”

“Good luck :D…”

As the system finished its message everyone in the room was frozen. They have to reveal their personnel information? To the other side.. Even their own.. That's not good…

Guardian clears his throat and begins speaking “ Well I suppose if we have to do this I'll begin. I’m Guardian, known as MinuteTech. Please just call me Minute.” He pauses for a moment before continuing.

“I’m 23, my species is known as a voidling, and my power is called Defense. It creates a shield to protect people, its disadvantage is that it can only hold 24 people at a time.” Minute finishes and Atlas offers to go next.

“I’m Parrot, better known as Atlas. My age is 20, I'm an avian, specifically a parrot, my power is Pathokinesis. I can manipulate the emotions of people around me, and the disadvantage is that I can only use it on 5 people at a time and my power can be over powered if the emotions are strong enough” Parrot finishes and Inferno goes next.

“I’m Flame also known as Inferno. I'm 19, a blaze and tiger hybrid and my power is Pyrokinesis. It’s disadvantage is that I can’t create fire, only manipulate it, so if there’s no fire my power isn’t very good.” Spear decides to go next

 

“What’s up I’m ManePear, call me Mane, known as Spear. I’m 21. I’m a lion hybrid. My power is Velocity manipulation meaning I can manipulate speed. The disadvantage of my power is that I can only control the speed of objects I touch and not other people, not including myself obviously.”

“I’m Veryan, also called Lomedy. Uhh my age is 19, and im a bunny hybrid. My power is Phytokinesis meaning I can manipulate plants around me and its disadvantage is that I can only use it on vines and flowers.” He finishes nervously

The next person starts confidently” I’m Avalyn also known as Theo. I’m 20 and an avian like Parrot but I'm a cockatiel instead of a parrot. Oh and my power is Blast meaning I can blow things up. Sadly I can only blow up things within a 4 block radius.”Theo finishes still confident

“Hello! I’m Bing! Also known as JumperWho, Bing! I'm 19 and also a bunny hybrid like Lomedy! My power is Drone! I can send out drones to lift up heavy objects and spy on conversations! Although the disadvantage is that I can only send out 5 drones at a time!” Jumper finishes and the leader of the heroes association goes next.

“As you know I’m the hero Law and the leader of the Law heroes association(L.H.A). My age is 26, I'm a cat hybrid, specifically a caracal and my power is called Jurisdiction meaning I can tell when someone is lying. Although I can only tell when someone is lying 3 times before I need a quick break. But still don’t bother trying to lie to me.”

“I’ll go next”

“I’m Lynx known as Lopezz, the second in command at L.H.A. I’m 23. I’m a cat hybrid. My power is Cryokinesis meaning I can manipulate ice and I have the same disadvantage as Flame.” She vaguely motions to Flame before the next person begins.

“Hello new friends! I’m Solaris but my real name is Rejoice! I’m 17 and I'm just a human! But my power is Mending meaning I can heal wounds! I can only heal wounds that are not from mobs though. Lovely meeting you all!”

“Hello, I’m Rougent, also called Reina. I’m 20 and am also a human. My power is called connection. I can connect with someone and discover their backstory, this is obviously only done if necessary or someone gives consent. Also my disadvantage is that I can only get fragments if the backstory is too emotional or too complicated.”

“Hey guys my name is Motharient! I’m a moth hybrid and 23 years old. My power is Restorative, meaning I can heal mob wounds. Sadly I cannot heal regular wounds hence why me and Rejoice are a team.”

“Yo, I’m the director, my real name is Wifies. I am a border collie hybrid and I’m 20. I actually don’t have any power, I'm just super smart.”

“And finally I’m Noxtinial or Leo. I don't care what you call me. I’m just a human and I’m 26. My power is transparency. I can see through invisible players but only if they're wearing armour.”

“System: Villains please introduce your selves”

“Ok then I’m Cinder. My real name is Saparata but please call me Saps. I’m a fallen angel and 25 years old. My power is called Ember and things I touch turn to ash as long as it’s an object, not a human being.”

“HI HI HI. I’m Spoke , also known as Nyx!!!!! I’m a voidling and I’m 18! My power is Skiomorphing, I can manipulate the shadows of objects smaller than my own shadow! Oh and I also can’t create a shadow bigger than the original shadow!”

“Well I’m Demixion and my real name is Mapicc. I’m a demon hybrid and the same age as Spoke. My power is called limitless and I have infinite inventory space as long as the object is smaller than a sword.”

“So you could fit a child in there?” Chaos asks mischievously.

“I mean yes but- WAIT WHY WOULD I PUT A CHILD IN MY INVENTORY” Mapicc yells back in shock.

Chaos just giggles as he whispers a question to the system. That no one else can see.

‘Hey system…’

“Yes Chaos?”

‘Do I have to say both my powers or just one?’

“Only one power is required; you can reveal your second one if you want.”

‘Great thanks system.’

“Call me Dr3@m…”

“Well uhhhh I’m Chaos. Real name is Wemmbu. I’m only 16 and I’m an Ender dragon. My power is Spatial teleportation meaning I can teleport around in short distances. Uhhh it’s disadvantage is that if I use my power for too long I can pass out or suffer severe injuries.”

Chaos waits a moment to make sure he won't get punished for not saying his second power. Satisfied after no warning comes up he thanks the system and continues listening to everyone else.

“ Well I am Perception, my true name is Egg. I too am 16 as well as being a seraphim. My power is Perception meaning I can feel the same senses as the person I connect with. The only issue with my power is that I can not feel my own senses when in use.”

“Egg- Bro stop being so formal, chill out a bit.” Wemmbu laughs.

“Shut up bro.” Egg replies clearly embarrassed.

“Ignore them. My name is Pirater, real name Jaden. I’m a siren and I am 17. My power is hydrokinesis and has the same disadvantage as Flame and Lopezz.”

“I suppose I'll go next. The names PrinceZam, alias Syrenix. I’m also a siren, I’m 24, and my power is Siren song. I can use my voice to manipulate the person of my choice for 15 minutes until I need a break for another 15 minutes.” She finishes with a hint of annoyance.

“Pierro. Name Clown. Demon hybrid and 27 years old. Power Subpoena. I can summon twin scythes for 20 minutes before needing a break of 10.” Clown finishes short and simple.

“Hello lovely people. The name’s Branzy. Although you might mainly know me as Creator. I am also 27 and I’m also an Ender dragon. My power is creation meaning I can create anything I want. Only if I have blue prints though.”(For context, blue prints are very difficult to obtain.)

“The name’s Ashswag, known as Grantator. I'm 25 years old and I’m a glitch. My power is glitch. I can go through any surface I want although I can only use it 3 times before needing a break.”

“And finally… The Great Boosfer! Better known as Alatien. I am 19 and I am a beautiful alien hybrid. My power is that I can shapeshift. But my green color will stay the same even during shapeshifting! Meaning I cannot perfectly disguise myself with everything! Ooo also I’m a great rage baiter!!!!!”

System alert…

 

“Dear players. Thank you for complying with what I say! Now I ask that you try to use each other's real names and not your hero/villain identities. You know? Really get to know each other! Considering you’ll be stuck here for a while.” The system giggles like a little kid…?

“Oh!.. And you can’t leave the house unless you're going to get supplies from a nearby village or going on a fun little field trip of sorts. And everyone must go on these little errands or fun days unless I say otherwise.”

“Now I forgot to mention but.. You may call me Dr3@m. Have fun players!”

Dr3@m offline…

 

Once the system message finishes, Parrot immediately speaks up and explains how everyone should split up and figure out what this mansion has for them. As well as search for a way to escape despite what the system says.

“I suppose that would work but we shouldn’t be alone while searching.” Minute agrees.

“Alright everyone get into groups of 2 or 3 if needed.” Spoke yells.

Everyone starts moving at once trying to pair up with their friends or acquaintances.

Wemmbu with Egg, Jaden with Zam, Rejoice with squiddo, Clown with Ash and Branzy, Boosfer with Saparata, Spoke with Mapicc, Parrot with Wifies, Mane with Flame, Lomedy with Jumper, Lettuce with Lopezz, Theo with Reina, And Minute with Leo.

Everyone begins searching around the mansion and finds multiple cool rooms.

Wemmbu and Egg found the pool, with a hot tub and a sauna attached to it.

Spoke and Mapicc find the fully stocked kitchen.

Minute and Leo stumble upon the huge 2 story library.

Lettuce and Lopezz find the movie theater with a popcorn machine and snacks.

Saparata and Boosfer find the play room, which is full of video games and board games for everyone to enjoy.

Parrot and Wifies find all the bedrooms that come with their own washrooms and walk in closets.

Jaden and Zam find the secondary common room with 2 long couches and a big fireplace with a TV on top.

Clown, Branzy, and Ash find the basement. That’s locked? Wonder why that could be…

Rejoice and Squiddo find the med bay, fully stocked with medical supplies and potions.

Theo and Reina find the front of the house and 2 storage closets.

Flame and Mane find the training room filled with wooden weapons of every type and armour stands with diamond and netherite sets on them.

And finally Jumper and Lomedy find the Greenhouse stocked to the brim with plants and the materials to keep them alive.

Eventually everyone re-groupes back in the living room and discusses what they found.

“Egg and I found a pool” Wemmbu speaks up clearly happy about being the one to find it.

“WE FOUND A FULLY STOCKED KITCHEN!!!” Spoke shouts in excitement

“Minute and I discovered a 2 story library.” Leo adds calmly.

“Perfect for reading Parrot and Egg whispers at the same time.”

Eventually everyone finishes explaining what they found, agreeing to search for an exit again tomorrow.

 

25 Sleeping, 25 Remain…

 

???: Do they know what’s going to happen in a few days time????

Dr3@m: Not yet… And we are not going to tell them anything alright? You know what happens if we both interrupt what’s about to unfold?

Dr3@m: We could destroy everything… Only one of us can help or respond at a time…

???: Ok fine…