Today was finally the day. The day I finally buy my own OASIS system and haptics so I could venture into the OASIS without having to use the system I was given that was pretty much out of its time. I could still use it (my family and I were given free OASIS systems and haptic gloves), but it wasn't good enough, for me that is. It could still do everything every other OASIS system could do, but I wanted to make an upgrade. The new system I was buying was future-proof, which meant I can buy better components in the future without having to let it collect dust and waste more money on another system with newer components. Like a desktop computer. There were so many features that I could spend a long time explaining them all.

The second I got the confirmation in my email for my package, I went outside and waited, pulling out my phone and checking my social media. Of course, my friends were in the OASIS, collecting coins quickly. Out of all of them, I was the one who was able to get more faster. What seemed like 30 minutes or an hour, my package arrived from a drone and written on the white box holding my equipment was the obvious "FRAGILE" written in black. I put my hands on the box and the drone slowly removes its very strong grip on the box. This thing was freaking heavy, but soon, it'll be SO worth it. I put it down and I looked at the drone, bowing towards it and before it left, it performed a 360. I couldn't help but laugh a bit and wave goodbye as it ascended and flew away.

I bring my package inside and I make a break for my room. Thankfully, everyone was already logged into the OASIS on their systems and that meant everything was quiet. Or they could be sleeping. I make it to my room and I close the door. I set the box down smack-down in the middle of my room and what I saw nearly made me fanboy. The system was very intimate to the Alienware Area 51 case. It was simple too: plug the system into a power source, connect it to the internet with a single cable, and that's it. After about five or ten minutes, everything was set up. To make the experience better, I put in extra money towards a large omnidirectional treadmill, which meant I could walk or run in ANY direction.

I looked at everything in success and smiled a little. I unplugged my older system and tucked it away in my closet on my bookcase. Thankfully, it was Friday, which meant the OASIS was online. Tuesdays and Thursdays were the days the High Five would keep the OASIS offline so that families and friends could be together in the real world. Until they changed that on special occasions and holidays, the OASIS would be closed those days. Before I could do anything else, I go about my daily routine: brush my teeth, take an early shower, get dressed, etc. I dress myself in a Hazbin Hotel shirt featuring Angel Dust, one of the characters from the webseries by Vivziepop, a pair of dark blue jeans, my special red and black headband I tie around my head, and some Overwatch socks before putting my red and black Nike shoes on. I was a pretty big fan of pop culture, especially things that majority of the world didn't know about.

I walked back to my room and kneeled to my console I dubbed "Phoenix", plugging in the cables from the previous system and pressed the power button. I am them greeted with an amazing startup sound, which was probably a nod to the Xbox One startup sound whenever you used a controller or the physical button to turn on the console. I stand on my treadmill, adjusting the waist strap around me by making sure it's secure and tight enough before turning it on and testing it by walking straight and then running for a few minutes. I then walk around in a circle to try the "omnidirectional" feature and the moment I do, man I am surprised. I mean, the year we're in, we have the technology for it. I put on my visor that I bought myself, a visor I've owned for a few years, customized to my liking and I smile as I'm greeted with two words.

PASSWORD REQUIRED.

I made my password a phrase because it was the easiest for me. I loved quotes. I cleared my throat, ready to speak my password.

"I GOT CUPS ON MY EARS!" I said. Bonus points if you can guess what quote that was from and who said it.

PASSWORD ACCEPTED. WELCOME TO THE OASIS, EDO.

Welcome back, indeed.