Jason sat up rubbing his eyes, that was a very strange dream he just had. Looking around he was in a forest, why was he in a forest? The last thing he remembered was what he thought was his dream, but maybe it wasn't? They were on the bus for the end of year trip, there was that truck, followed by screaming, then they were in a white room. They drew lots then next thing he knew he was in this forest, a strange voice saying to go south. And what was this about praying to see a status screen? Jason wasn't one for praying, but he did close his eyes and meditated trying to see this status screen, and it worked. It was like a strange VR video game, he had health, mana, and a strange ability which seemed like it would need a lot of improvising, which he was fine with.

Jason wasn't going to dwell too much on this new life. He should have died in that accident, now he had a whole new life. He felt bad for his mom though, first she lost his father and now him. If only he could let her know that was okay somehow, but that would be something to figure out for another time. Looking around he saw some of his classmates there also, one of whom was already awake. "Oh hey, uh, Chloe, right?" Jason didn't really have any friends, but he was pretty familiar with everyone around his age at school. Looking at everyone else who was asleep he recognized their faces.