With the appearance of the first monster which was later on called 'Chao'. People started awakening to the strange phenomenon called 'super-powers'.
These people were later on called heroes because most used their powers to protect the peace of the. I was among the first to awaken and was also the one who defeated the first monster that appeared before.
Some years later ninety-nine percent of the world had awakened to super-powers but not all people became heroes as some abilities were not combat suited. The world had adapted to the change and super-powers were incorporated into our daily being.
I on the other-hand, participated in most monster subjugations and also fought against heroes who used their powers for evil. At that time, I thought that was all there was to the world.
The fame I had, made me to be dubbed 'the world strongest hero' but after few years in the limelight, I vanished or so the story goes but in truth I was imprisoned.
Trapped in a void of darkness where my voice cannot escape. Not knowing how long I had been there with my two hand bound by chains pulling against each other, therefore stretching out my body.
"Those damned Gods, I was deceived" I began cussing at them without a care of if my voice was reaching them or not but i was soon interrupted by a soft soothing voice. "Why not join us Ray, we have spoken amongst ourselves and your powers have proven that you deserve to ascend and join us in decimating the humans".
In truth, I don't think it would turn out like this. Twenty years ago, i was approached by a tall slender looking woman, She was dressed in black along with her faced being covered by a veil.
"I am a familiar for the God Ouroboros. My name is Rose", she said while showing me a tattoo that looked like a snake swallowing it's tail.
I was skeptical at first but she told me about the Gods being on the side of humans, them needing me to join their cause and all other whatnot. I was bought by the idea and went along with the woman to the meeting of the Gods.
That's all i could remember prior to my coming here, though once in a while the come with offers to make me join them. "DAMN!!!" I suddenly shouted. "All I need is a chance, i will come back much stronger to take your heads. Mark my words you damned Gods".
Suddenly I saw a bright light shining, soon the light shaped into a white snake the size of an arm. "I agree with your cause, my brethren have gone too far".I was scared but astonished at the same time, I mustered up the courage and asked for help to escape.
Silence filled the room but it was soon broken by the sound of the chains breaking apart. "I will aid your escape but in turn you would become my apostle. Don't worry I will also support your revenge so i don't think there is any downside to this deal".
Knowing that this was my only chance at escape, I agreed. "Heed my name. I Ouroboros, the God of birth and death, hereby appoint you as my first disciple". At that instant, the same tattoo I had seen on Rose's hand appeared on mine and i felt a surge of power residing in the tattoo.
"I cannot return you with your present body or powers, as it will alert the rest Gods but i shall send you into the body of boy who has attempted suicide and is on the verge of death. Even without your powers, I trust that you would be able to survive. Build on your strength with the powers I gave, become stronger and prove to me that i made the right choice of joining the side of the humans".
I was surprised but that later soon changed to happiness knowing that I could later on come back for revenge on the damned Gods that locked me up for I don't even know how long. My consciousness soon started fading, it was accompanied by pain which only lasted for a moment.
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I opened my eyes to light of day, laying faced up at the ceiling while lying on the hospital bed. " Where am I? How long have i been imprisoned?" these were among the many questions that flooded my mind but suddenly I felt a rush of memories pouring in giving me the details on whose body I had taken over.
"Wally Parker, not bad for a name" I said to myself. Recalling the situations this body had been in, I understood why he attempted to die.
According to the memories, He lived with his mom and younger sister. Their family was harassed regularly because they were not rich. The only hope he had was shattered because his main super-power attribute was just invisibility and with this scrawny body, I guess he was not suited for combat.
He was also a victim of bullying which was the main driving force that pushed him to jump of the roof of his school."Tch... Poor kid, I will make sure to pay back all your regrets and better the life of your family. It's the least i could do for helping out with my revenge".
My hospital door was opened and a woman, probably in her early forties accompanied by a young girl stepped in and started crying while approaching me. "Wally, i don't know what is going on. Have i failed as a..a mother? I also asked you what the problem was but you never gave me an answer. Please don't leave me and your sister alone".
She started crying profusely and I believe this body was moved because I also felt tears trickling down my cheeks. "Huh, I don't really know this people but i suddenly feel the need to cry with them", I said to myself while attempting to clean the tear off my mother's face. It was a teary reunion but I was later discharged that day.
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By the next day, I guess things were back to normal because i was woken up to start going school again. I looked around the room in search of a way to check for the date and found my phone, "Hahahaha... So I was locked away for thirty years. Those damned Gods really did me dirty" I said while chuckling to myself.
I proceeded to the mirror in an attempt to arrange my school cloths. "I guess he was bullied for his pretty face or something. If only I had this in my past life, probably would have found a wife. I said to myself.
Wally Park was not soo physically fit but also not did not leave his body unchecked. He had dark blue eyes and silver hair which was left to grow out, around six feet tall. "I can build on this. Yeah, Let's go" I said as if to cheer myself.
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At school [note; students are not permitted to use their powers in school premises without the supervision of a teacher].
The class was rowdy, well that is to be expected there was no teacher at that time. I sat quietly observing the flow and the power system of the class, it was pretty much cliche with the loudest and rough looking at the back and the studious in the front. "How nostalgic, to think i would go to school twice but i wonder do what they teach kids nowadays" I said to myself.
I was then rudely interrupted by a rough looking kid accompanied by two of his friends. "From the memories i believe his name is Max, then that should be Dave and Alex as well. Hah, Wally's bullies have already arrived".
He suddenly blurted out, "I can't believe you ratted us out, come to roof during lunch break; it seems as though you need a good beating to keep your mouth shut" he snorted while the Dave and Alex where mocking me with taunts.
They left after passing the message and i was approached by a light skinned beauty, I was mesmerized by her dark blue eyes, blonde long hair and attitude that seemed like she was from a classy family."You're an old man Ray, come on snap out of it" while slapping my cheeks as if to wake from a dream.
"I will advice you, to report to a teacher", she said with an elegant look on her face. I replied asking her for name and why she was helping me but I was met with a cold response. "Don't get me wrong, I am not helping you, I just hate Max and his gang. Oh and by the way my name is Flora", she said while leaving.
Time passed and it was already lunch break. I calmly stood up headed to the roof for my date with the bullies. "Wally, I will get revenge on this bullies who pushed you to the extreme. Just watch and see".
I had gotten to the roof and met no one and upon waiting for a few minutes Max and his friends arrived. "Tch...Let's get this over with" I said with an arrogant expression on my face. "See this punk, it's jumping down the roof knocked some screws lose in your. Don't worry a good beating will solve all your problems", Max blurted out in anger.
"Yo Max, let me have the first crack at him. It's fun beating down on this loser, we don't even need powers for this" Dave said with a grin on his face, Max nodded giving him the go ahead. "But don't break his will too much. Leave just enough for both of us" Alex said while squatting down in an attempt to rest.
Dave approached me while mocking, swinging his fist in an attempt to knock me down. "Huh...What's this, his fists are soo slow. Well these guys aren't a bad warm-up for me, I just need to reduce my strength just to leave them with a few injuries".
One...two...three...four, I kept dodging all his punches but i guess that made him annoyed and he swung his fist wide. With a simple bend, I dodged the punch and replied with a heavy blow o his mid-rib section. "Ouch, I'm pretty sure that's gonna hurt" and with that , Alex was sent hurtling towards the door.
The rest two were surprised at the development but still weren't ready to back down. "Time for the hunters to get hunted" I said with a smug grin on my face.
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