"B-but that's impossible," I said, my voice trembling. "This isn't real." 

"Apparently it is, Sweetheart," said the man. "We're standing here, fighting for our lives." 

"But how?" I ask. He shakes his head. "How did we come to be? I have no idea, but we're here." I gasp, hearing a noise overhead. "Don't worry. Everything will be fine." He comforts me. I shiver, suddenly cold. I look down at my clothing, and see the clothes my avatar was wearing. "What is happening?" I ask, suddenly crying. "Why is this happening to me?" 

My crying stops abruptly when another girl suddenly appears out of nowhere. "Where am I? I was just playing the game, and-" "You're in Nalka," I interrupt. "The land of the Challenger," Her eyes widen. "But..." She trails off, stunned. "Yeah. We know," Says the man. "By the way, I'm Gabe. Welcome to Nalka."