Captain Carol Posted July 13, 2019 Posted July 13, 2019 So in our discord server our monthly prompt this month was “Gamer x” which means could be “gamer girl” or “gamer guy”. So I took the opportunity to write something about one of my fav gaming topics, esports! Cuz, surprisingly, this happens a lot, where players get sick the day of a big match or tournament. So! Without further ado, pls enjoy! oh! And expect some cute artwork of some of the character soon! Part 1 Nerd Flu. At every convention, every Lan event, and every tournament, there was always an awful sickness that plagued the halls and arena. The 2020 North America League of Legends Grand Finals were no exception, as 21 year old Allie Berdrau would quickly find out. The young athlete groaned as she plucked the thermometer from her mouth and stared at the numbers. 101.4, no wonder she felt like crap. She glanced up at her appearance in the mirror and frowned, baggy eyes, pink rimmed nostrils, a pale complexion. She was sick. Oh well, tough luck for her. Allie put the thermometer back on the nearby shelf, swiped a finger beneath her damp nose, before lifting her shirt up and over top of her bra. The brown haired player grabbed a large wad of tissues and stuffed them down her sweat pant’s pockets. It was going to be a long day. She left the bathroom, her dark brown hair in a quickly put together pony tail. It was loose and messy, much like the clothes she wore. “Nihren! Almost ready?!” A voice from down the stairs called. “Coming!” She winced at the congestion in her voice and how much weaker it sounded. God she hated this already. Comms were gonna be a nightmare today. She pulled her backpack over her shoulders and headed down the stairs. In the living room area were a group of guys, all dressed up in these suits and jerseys. “Nihren? You alright?” “I’m sick.” She replied with a groan. There were flashes of frowns and panicked expressions between the other guys. “How’s your voice?” One of the suited men asked. “Hurts to speak, a lil raspy and stuffy.” She admitted with a sigh. “I’ll go make some tea.” One of the jersey wearing guys said and quickly rushed towards the kitchens. Allie nodded as she finished the rest of her steps down the stairs and quickly slumped next to the other guys on the couch. “If you don’t feel up to it...” “Save it Alteria.” She snapped quickly. “I’m not getting subbed out. I’m fine, it’s just a cold.” Allie said followed by a sharp sniff. Her cup of hot tea soon arrived and she cupped it in her hands. The owner of the org, Aaron, he was such a dad. Always getting the 5 of them whatever they needed whether it was groceries, coffee, medicine, whatever. “Bus will be here in 4 minutes, last chance. You’re sure you’re up for this?” Aaron asked. The 5 other guys all looked to her for some sort of answer, and she nodded. “Yeah. We got to do this.”
Captain Carol Posted July 13, 2019 Author Posted July 13, 2019 39 minutes ago, Ben Drowned said: continue please this is so good^^ its a WIP! And sorry for no sneezes yet! But there are some in the next part
MzMental Posted July 14, 2019 Posted July 14, 2019 Im not as avid of a gamer as I'd like to be, but I do enjoy them. My boyfriend and I play video games together when we're home sick, so this story hits home for me already. Please continue!
Aitanawww Posted July 17, 2019 Posted July 17, 2019 Amazing description, I wish to be at her gaming event and get her cold!!
Captain Carol Posted July 18, 2019 Author Posted July 18, 2019 On 7/14/2019 at 3:33 AM, MzMental said: Im not as avid of a gamer as I'd like to be, but I do enjoy them. My boyfriend and I play video games together when we're home sick, so this story hits home for me already. Please continue! Aaaaah Thank you so much! On 7/16/2019 at 12:18 AM, LimeyBlimey said: I am already liking this! Please keep going! Thank you and I plan to! On 7/17/2019 at 4:00 AM, Aitanawww said: Amazing description, I wish to be at her gaming event and get her cold!! Big same tho!
Captain Carol Posted July 18, 2019 Author Posted July 18, 2019 Thank you all for the support! And on that note Part 2 is here! And yes I fixed the font size!! enjoy! Playing Through the Cold Part 2 The bus ride was less than eventful. Most of it was each of the guys going to the back of the bus to take turns getting changed and having their makeup done. Allie was always last to have her’e fine because she always liked to have more time for her makeup. “I mean they picked Akali every time it’s open, I don’t know if-“ “Nihren!” From the back of the bus her name was called. Allie nodded and slowly stood up. She shuffled down to the back of the bus where there was a sort of makeshift locker room/makeup stand. Their team makeup artist, Cindy stood there with a sympathetic smile. “Caught the nerd flu?” She half joked. Allie nodded as she sat down, anything that wasn’t about the game she had to save her voice for, or what was left of it. “Nervous?” Cindy asked as she brushed some fine powder lightly along Allie’s eyelid. Once done Allie shook her head. She couldn’t be nervous, this was too big to her career for her to be nervous about. “First girl to win the a championship.” Cindy said. “Has a nice ring to it.” Allie lips curled into a smile and she slowly nodded. Her featured crumbled however as the once prickling sensation in her nose burned to the point of no return. She quickly lifted her finger to signal Cindy to stop as her breath hitched softly. “Hihhhh...hehhhh...” She hitched quietly as she yanked one of the tissues off the table and pressed them to her nose. “Huhhshiew!” It was definitely one of her more softer sneezes and yet it had soaked the poor tissue. She let out a tiny groan as she tossed the tissue and quickly pulled up two more to press to her nose and blow harshly into. “Guess there’s no point in putting any makeup on your nose huh?” Cindy commented as she softly rubbed her hand on her back. Allie let out an exhausted moan after pulling her tissue off her nose but slowly nodded. “My nose is all red and gross. I would like to not look all dead before the games please.” She said with a groan. Cindy couldn’t help herself as she let out a small giggle. “Very well.” She dabbed a brush in some foundation and lightly brushed it along the tip of Allie’s pink tinted nose. The feeling was definitely nice at first, soothing even. That is until a tickly sensation started to build up along the tip of her nose. She whined and scrunched her nose up a little, forcing Cindy to pull the brush off her nose. “Hihhhh...I-I...have to...” She flailed her arms about for the nearby tissue box, trying to get a hold of them. “Hihhhh...Hit’shiew!!!” A squeaky and wet sneeze into something...soft. Her eyes opened up to find a tissue cupped to her nose. “Bless you Allie.” Allie’s cheeks went a rosy red when she realized that the tissue was held there by Cindy. “Maybe after you win...you an I could...go take care of that cold of yours.” She offered in a flirtatious tone. This made Allie’s cheeks turn a deep rosy that wasn’t due to a fever. “U-um thanks.” She said pushing the tissue off her nose to grab for a fresh one to blow into. It was a wet gurgly blow and left Allie still feeling rather stuffy. Cindy went back in with the brush, lightly touching her face and nose with the powder to smudge and hide away any redness. “There.” She said. Allie opened her eyes and smiled at her more presentable appearance. “Thanks Cindy.” She said standing up and went to rub at her nose out of habit. “Try not to rub your nose so much sweetie.” Cindy said with a sympathetic smile. “You’ll smudge it.” Allie immediately lowered her finger, sniffed hard, and nodded. 20 minutes later and the bus came to a halt outside of a massive convention centre. Allie could already hear the screeching fans outside, chanting their names. “Falcon! Falcon! Falcon!” Allie couldn’t stop herself from rolling her eyes. This wasn’t usually her cup of tea on her best days, let alone on her worst. Fans at their best could be amazing, but there were always the gremlin trolls that came out to annoy her. Hopefully that wouldn’t be the case today, as she made her way towards the front, behind her 4 other teammates. Top lane she had Xyzl, a 18 year old rookie with a very aggro play style. Their Jungler went by DayStar, and had a thing for playing the off meta champions to help give his team whatever it was they needed. In the midlane was Oberan, a top shotcaller and an expert on how to play the map. Their ADC, eRaineR, known for his late game team fights. And that left Allie, or as the world knew her, Nihren. She was the support player, the team’s team fight shot caller, and one of the first female gamers to make it to a North American LCS Finals. It was a huge step in her career if she won today. The other four players went out first once the doors opened, Allie being the slow and reluctant one to get off last. She had on her own jersey now which was red with a large falcon on the front of it, her gamer tag on the back. She stepped and took in a small breath from her mouth, taking in the sight. There were people lined up along the barricades, all of them cheering and screaming the player’s names. Allie put on her best smile as she walked over to the right side barrier to greet some fans. She sniffed sharply before saying “hi”. She took a few photos and signed some jerseys. “Nihren!” A voice called out to her that caught her attention. “Right here!” It was a younger fan that was wearing her falconsGG Jersey. This made Allie smile as she knelt down to the younger girl. “Hi!” She said as she held up a marker. She scrunched her nose up as a sudden itches welled up in her sinuses. She wouldn’t sneeze, not now. “Do you want me to sign your jersey?” She asked followed by a quick and quiet sniff. The fan nodded and Allie quickly went to work, signing her signature “Nihren” in fancy cursive, followed by a quick heart at the end. She gave a quick wave as she stood back off and moved on, strutting towards the entrance to the hall as quickly as possible without looking panicked. Once inside the cool aired building she stepped off to the side and quickly pulled the bottom of her shirt up and over her nose and mouth as the itch became unbearable. “Hihhhh-Ihhhchmph!! Hehhhshmmph!” Two muffled sneezes into her now snot soaked jersey. She cringed and frowned at the disgusting sight, knowing she’d definitely have to change. A few minutes later her teammates came inside as well as her coaches and org owner. “I’m gonna need a New Jersey before the game.” She said to Aaron, followed by a thick and congested sniffle. “I can get one for you in 3 minutes.” He said with a sympathetic smile.
Willowwhip Posted July 18, 2019 Posted July 18, 2019 Oh yes. This is nice. I wasn’t too sure on the first chapter; I don’t follow esports or LoL, but I’ve been won over and now I love it. More please~
Captain Carol Posted July 18, 2019 Author Posted July 18, 2019 8 hours ago, Willowwhip said: Oh yes. This is nice. I wasn’t too sure on the first chapter; I don’t follow esports or LoL, but I’ve been won over and now I love it. More please~ AAAAAAAH!!!! Thank you so much for such kind words!! I was worried that my esports story wouldn’t attract an audience. Thank you thank you thank you!
djm4991 Posted July 19, 2019 Posted July 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Captain Carol said: AAAAAAAH!!!! Thank you so much for such kind words!! I was worried that my esports story wouldn’t attract an audience. Thank you thank you thank you! I followed LoL eSports for awhile. Regardless, I really enjoy this story too! Especially that little interaction between Allie and Cindy. 😳
Captain Carol Posted July 19, 2019 Author Posted July 19, 2019 45 minutes ago, djm4991 said: I followed LoL eSports for awhile. Regardless, I really enjoy this story too! Especially that little interaction between Allie and Cindy. 😳 You’ll love who they’re playing in the finals! -though it isn’t any of the real people-
Captain Carol Posted July 20, 2019 Author Posted July 20, 2019 Thank you all for such positive feedback! I’m really glad so many people are enjoying this! Part 3- The Main Stage Half an hour later and Allie was feeling worse. She was sure her fever had spiked because everything was dizzy and a little fuzzy. She had gotten a New Jersey thankfully, and her pockets were now stuffed with tissues. “Hihhhhh...hehhhh... Heh’xchiew!!” A quick soft sneeze into her arm left her sniffling as she sat around with her teammates, dreading the moment of having to go up on stage in front of thousands of people. The makeup once on her face now smeared away from the constant rubbing. The players and coach were currently sat in a room staring at a tv that had the broadcast running. Currently a few desk analysts were talking about the set that was coming up today. “Falcon GG, the rookies defining the odds as they had a bit of a rough start to the Summer Split, now looking to win their first ever championship.” The analyst said, making Allie roll her eyes. Sure they were rookies, but all 5 of them had been around playing the game for years. Allie glanced around at her teammates, who were all doing their own thing, preparing for the match ahead. This was usually how it was just before they went out onto the stage. Everything was quiet for now, the only noise being made was Allie’s soft and liquidy sniffling. There was a knock on the door and Coach Alteria stood up to open it. “Two minutes.” A voice said from outside. The door shut and Alteria clapped his hands together. “Alright team.” He said. “Let’s get up, get ready, and win this.” “Weakest pep talk ever.” Oberan said with a smirk. Allie let out a small chuckle and stood up slowly. She just about stumbled a little before standing up straight and regaining her balance. The other guys stood up and all lined up. “Soooo...we’re supposed to line up top, jungle, mid, support, adc.” Alteria said reading of a sheet of paper. Xyzl would stand at the front towards the door, DayStar right behind him. Oberan took his sweet time getting up and eRaineR was already behind the midlander, leaving a gap for Allie. Allie meanwhile was leaning against a chair with a tissue cupped over her nose, giving a big soggy blow. “That’s nasty.” eRaineR teased with a smirk. “Shut up...” Allie groaned through the tissue which she quickly tossed away, before joining her teammates in line. She swiped her finger under her nose and took some deep breaths in through her mouth. “You sure you’re gonna be good?” Oberan asked his support player. “Yeah I’ll be fine.” She said followed by another sharp sniff. There was another knock on the door and soon the team would leave the tiny room and head down a white painted hallway. Already the cheers could be heard down the hallway. Allie took a deep breath before she stepped out into the darkness of the arena, the only few lights was the screen up above with a countdown and the many lights coming from the stands. The five players walked up to the stage and all lined up on one side. Allie glanced behind her to see across the stage were the shadows of 5 other players. Above the FalconGG players was a screen playing a montage of both team’s top plays a loud buildup in music only for silence to fill the massive arena. A loud voice echoed through the arena. “Ladies and Gentlemen! Welcome, to the League of Legends North American Summer Finals!” From the stage in total darkness Allie quickly swiped her fingers under her nose and gave a loud and harsh sniff. “Playing today, the number one seeded team out of NA, they are the super team that rocked the world at the Mid Season Invitational, Team Solo Mid!” The audience roared throughout the arena as lights lit up behind the FalconGG players and shone down on five players in black and white jerseys. “Playing in the top lane, he’s considered to be one of the most aggressive players in the game, it is GodBrawler!” Allie half ignored everything else being talked about through the arena, as all of her effort was going towards the building itch in her nose. The loud voice echoed through the air but Allie could no longer hear it. She lifted her fingers and scrubbed them back and forth under her irritated nostrils. “And in the bot lane as the Adc, Brokeeeeen Arroooow.” The announcer dragged on the name. “And now, fighting for their first ever Championship Title, the guaranteed spot to go to the World Championships, give it up for FalconGG!” Blinding lights suddenly appeared above Allie, stunning her vision and eyesight for a moment. All eyes were now on them as the five players stood tall on the main stage. “Playing from the top lane...” Allie’s thoughts once again returned to her nose, as an almost unbearable itch grew in her nose. She sniffed harshly. It was the lights, it had to be, they were going to make her sneeze. “Hehh...” her breath hitched softly as she struggled to keep her arms crossed over her chest. She had to sneeze so badly. “Playing from the mid lane, Oberan!” Crap, she was next. Allie didn’t breath, she didn’t dare, but she couldn’t hold it back. “Hehhh...ehhhh...” her mouth dropped open slightly. “And in the support role...!” All eyes and camera’s were on her. “Hehhh...hihgnnxxt!!” She clenched her teeth together and stifled a quick sneeze, leading to a quick head bob. Her eyes fluttered open and the entire audience around her remained cheering as if nothing had changed. “The first female player to make it to a North American Championship, Nihren!” Allie flashed a tiny smile followed by a quick sniff that had her frame jolting just a tad. “And the ADC for FalconGG, rookie of the split in Spring, eRaineR!” The crowd around them cheered a little louder now as eRaineR was known as the fan favourite on the team. “Give it up for FalconGG!” The crowd roared and there was a tiny chant somewhere screaming “Falcon Falcon Falcon!” Allie let out a soft sigh of relief as the lights dimmed a little, giving her a chance to finally let it out. “Hih’xchiew!! Ehhh...eh’chiew!!” She sneezed twice this time into her hand. “Come on.” ERaineR said with a smile towards Allie as they headed towards their boxes. Now the games would begin.
NickG1998 Posted July 21, 2019 Posted July 21, 2019 Please continue this amazing story keep up the good work
sprinkles287 Posted July 25, 2019 Posted July 25, 2019 This story is hitting all my buttons - and I’m typically more into male sneezing. Thanks for writing this! I’m happily awaiting more wonderfulness.
Captain Carol Posted July 25, 2019 Author Posted July 25, 2019 48 minutes ago, sprinkles287 said: This story is hitting all my buttons - and I’m typically more into male sneezing. Thanks for writing this! I’m happily awaiting more wonderfulness. Aaaaaah thank you so much I’m glad! On 7/23/2019 at 11:19 AM, Willowwhip said: *whispers* I believe in you, Allie. “Nihren! Nihren! Nihren!” 1 hour ago, sneezy24 said: This is amazing! Please keep going. On 7/20/2019 at 9:34 PM, NickG1998 said: Please continue this amazing story keep up the good work It’s a WIP progress, next part coming soon tho!
panic!attheeverywhere Posted July 28, 2019 Posted July 28, 2019 I wasn’t sure if I would be interested in this prompt, but you’ve definitely sold me on it now. More please!
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