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Rated: 18+ · Interactive · Action/Adventure · #2295726

The remastered version of the original NanoCorps. Survive two weeks of being shrunken.

Chapter #1

The Mysterious Package and Challenge

    by: K.Bonez Author IconMail Icon
The sun dipped low in the sky, painting the city of Towerel in a warm, golden glow. Within the headquarters of the NanoCorps, an imposing yet welcoming stronghold perched on the city’s outskirts near the lake’s shimmering expanse, the air was filled with a rare sense of calm. It was a brief respite, a chance for the guild members to relax and bask in the fading light of the day.

Quentin Andross, their steadfast leader, reclined in his chair, savoring a steaming cup of tea infused with a hint of magma, an exotic gift from the sorceress Xaria. Zeke, the wise marksman, leaned casually against a wall, meticulously cleaning his trusted sniper rifle. In one corner, Atomic Vile, the silver hulking brute, was curled up like a giant cat, snoring with enough power to rattle the stone walls. Viz Archer, ever vigilant, inspected his cybernetic arms, the blue light of his optics reflecting a quiet focus. And Beta, the AI brain, projected streams of data and algorithms across the air, his presence silent yet undeniable.

It was in this moment of tranquility that a faint, mechanical buzzing cut through the peace, turning every head in the room. The sound pulsed from a small package resting innocuously on a table near the entrance, its faint blue glow casting eerie shadows on the polished stone.

Scar, the hedgehog who was always the quickest on his feet, darted forward with the lithe precision. He crouched beside the package, his eyes narrowing. “What's this weird glowing present?” He murmured.

Jackal Waltz, the lightning thief, eyed the glowing parcel. “Maybe a high-tech geek fan sent us a very special present?”

Ryx, the blind flame swordsman, stepped closer, his heightened senses feeling the strange pulses of energy radiating from the box. “Hmm...It’s not just glowing...it’s humming with something...unnatural.”

Aimée Thérèse, the shadow-sniping markswoman, flicked a switch on her scouter. The green glow of her visor bathed her face as she studied the package. “I’m reading an energy signature, but it’s unlike anything we’ve seen...don't think this is an ordinary fan gift.”

Quentin rose from his chair, his curiosity piqued. He approached the table, gently lifting the mysterious box and examining its smooth, polished surface. “Hmm...no name or address...I wonder who sent it?”

As his fingers traced the package’s edges, a flicker of light danced above it. A holographic projection snapped to life: an image of a bespectacled scientist with a neat lab coat and an excited gleam in his eye.

“Greetings, NanoCorps.” The scientist’s voice echoed crisply. “I am Dr. Van Micro, a researcher in the field of interdimensional travel. I heard your guild takes on any request and how strong you are, I have a unique challenge for you.”

Zeke walked over to Quentin, his voice calm but tinged with suspicion. “A challenge, huh? Care to elaborate, kid?”

Dr. Van Micro’s holographic image smiled faintly. “Contained within this package is a teleportation device of my own creation. It will send you to a world unlike any you’ve encountered, filled with challenges and discoveries. However...there is a catch.”

A line of text materialized in the air: “Upon teleportation, you will be shrunken to the size of an ant and survive for 336 hours.”

A stunned silence rippled through the group.

Cross, the stoic Drangua, frowned, his blood-red eyes narrowing to slits. “Shrunken to ant size for...336 hours?” He repeated slowly.

Petire, one of the Three Stooges, scratched his bald head in confusion. “Wait...how long is 336 hours again?”

Beta answered without missing a beat. “Two weeks, Companion Petire.”

Petire’s eyes bulged. “T-TWO WEEKS!? We’ll be tiny for two whole weeks?!”

Amber, the Majin, tilted her head, her tentacle-like hair swaying thoughtfully. “Uhh...is this some kind of joke?”

Xaria’s lips curved into an amused smile. “Oh no, Amber dear, he’s serious. I can tell by the look on his beaming face.”

Dr. Van Micro’s holographic eyes twinkled. “Indeed. I assure you, this is no jest. This world has been carefully chosen to test your skills and adaptability at your most vulnerable. You will face dangers such as giant creatures, towering landscapes, gigantic humanoids... you may even find unexpected allies or predators.”

Sharper, another of the Three Stooges, swallowed hard. “And if we get...you know... squished or swallowed?”

Dr. Van Micro nodded thoughtfully. “To protect you, I’ve included a temporary protective barrier. But as for being swallowed alive...well, I haven't tested it out, but let’s just say you’ll have to stay on your toes.”

"Wonderful..." Sharper’s face fell, clearly disappointed.

Quentin, however, was already turning to his team, his eyes alight with a familiar determination.

“Sounds like fun to me and it is a once-in-a-lifetime challenge.” He said with a grin. “I'm in.”

The room erupted in a chorus of murmurs and nods. Even the more skeptical members felt the pull of adventure, of the unknown.

“Well, if the kid's going, guess I'll join in as well.” Zeke said, his voice calm but resolute.

“Same.” Viz added, flexing his cybernetic fingers with a metallic click.

Quentin nodded, his voice firm. “Alright. Zeke and I will lead. We’ll need four more volunteers. The rest of you will stay here and keep watch over the headquarters and handle oncoming requests. If there’s any trouble, we’ll need your eyes and ears.”

Hands went up, laughter mixing with excited chatter as the team assembled. The choice was unanimous: the NanoCorps would take this leap into the unknown.

Quentin set the package down and turned back to the projection. “Dr. Van Micro, we accept your challenge. We’re ready.”

The holographic scientist beamed, his eyes sparkling with anticipation. “Excellent! Then prepare yourselves, NanoCorps. In moments, you’ll find yourselves in a world of towering grass blades, colossal insects, and wonders beyond measure. Good luck and may your courage guide you.”

With a final flicker, the hologram vanished. Silence fell again, but it was no longer the calm of relaxation. It was the charged hush of warriors on the edge of an adventure.

Soon, the NanoCorps would find themselves in a world where even a single blade of grass would tower over them like a skyscraper.
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