Alice In Borderland (various x reader)

Episode 2

"Allow me to enlighten you... these cards, are the only way to end your nightmare. To clear the game, you must collect all the cards."

I was so confused; did he mean the game my friends died for. I remembered last night when Kuina picked up a card from the golden table as she supported me out of the death place of my friends... thinking about it made me almost burst into tears so I distracted myself by listening to the strange man speak.

"Only one person may return to the normal world. The world we have been taken from. It is not the rest of Tokyo that has disappeared only a select few of us extracted from our previous lives and brought to this country."

"Only one?" I whispered almost to myself. I had only played one game but realised I would do anything it takes to go back to my old life, especially if staying here meant I would have to play more of those games.

"It is impossible to clear all the games individually, playing 52 games alone is effectively suicide. That's why we've united. To allow one person to leave. That is the objective of the Beach. Now... I have been told by Kuina that you have only played one game, correct?" he questioned to which I just nodded my head.

"So, I will explain to you that with every game you play you are given a visa, if you enter a game with a higher number, it will be harder but if you win your visa is extended for longer. For instance, if you clear a 3 of hearts, your visa will only be allowed for 3 days but if you clear a 10 it will extend for 10 days. Once your visa runs out..." he drew his hand over his throat in a chopping motion and a shivered slightly. "You may also not know what each of the categories are, Spades are a test of physical endurance, Diamonds are knowledge, Clubs are teamwork and Hearts are betrayal..."

I glanced over at the big wall of cards once again noticing that the 2 of Diamonds spot had not yet been crossed out. My memory flashed back to the previous night, and I recalled that I played a 2 of diamonds.

"Last night..." I stumbled out "I cleared a—"

"Two of diamonds, I know." He cut me off "See I knew you would be happy to join the effort of the Beach. So now I will go over the rules with you, but first Mira..." he turned to face the pretty woman and asked her to explain the Beach.

"Together, all of us built this small organization. The electricity is produced from a fuel powered generator. We use rainwater as our water supply." She giggled at the end covering her mouth with a dainty hand.

"Which brings me back to the rules of this, paradise. We only have 3. Rule one, always wear swimwear wherever you go. That way no one can conceal any weapons. Rule two all cards are the Beach's property."

He walked over to a table and picked up a card that lay atop it. He flipped it round displaying the 2 of diamonds I won yesterday.

"Anyone who has contributed cards will be promoted in numerical order, because after our collective efforts send out the first person, it won't be long before we can gather enough duplicate cards to send out more people. The lower your number, the faster you will get to leave. So, work hard and get rewarded... This brings us to the final rule of the Beach which I hope doesn't apply to you... Death to all traitors."

A chill went up my spine as he said that, and I shook on the spot wondering how I got into this position.

"You my dear have helped greatly after only one game... the two of diamonds! One of us is closer to leaving this country. I thank you and will consider promoting you. And now enjoy the Beach and whatever you desire. Feel free to drown yourself in alcohol, get high on drugs and have sex as much as you want. Enjoy life while you still can!"