It's ironic I'm here right now because I was a pretty average guy...you could even say boring. I didn't mind what other people thought of me but I always felt like something was missing from the day to day stale lifestyle I had. Some people would say "try do something exciting like explore the world or sky diving" buy that didn't seem...enough. the reason I say that is when your done with that there's... nothing that is exciting anymore. earth is just boring to me.
That's why started reading fantasy novels and was in love with the idea of different worlds, magic, different creatures and many more. I would fantasize myself in these novels and ask myself "what would I do different?". Honestly I became obsessed with the daydreaming that I stopped caring about my normal life. If I could have the chance to fulfill this unrealistic dream than I would do it without a second thought. I love my parents, especially my mom who has always been there for me, but I could not help the intense desire for me.
I was going through the motions again like any other day when my like changed forever. I worked in a factory that payed decent money because I never tried that hard in school. I never could keep my attention very focused on subjects that didn't interested me such as science and literature. Anyway back the topic. I was working on the a a symbol line toning everything else like I always do...than I noticed something strange. It was quite. To quite. Taking a look around I was shocked to discover that everything has stopped like someone had hit the pause button. That's when I hear a gentle and soothing voice.
"Hello there young one"
At first I was pretty startled at hearing the voice but between how gentle it was and all the novels I have read I was able to calm down pretty quickly. that and if some being can freeze time than hardly anything I can do about it.
"H-hellow who am I speaking to and may I ask what you want from me?" I was pretty cautious but also trying to be respectful since usually theses kinds of beings don't like a bad attitude.
"hehe do not worry I am not here to hurt you but offer you a opportunity if you accept. You see I have been looking for someone who could do a job for me in another world of mine."
"can't say I'm not tempted...but what about my parents? they would be crushed if I died."
"mmm yes that is true but it is also one of the reasons I choose you because you care. I can create a fake you to live out the days you was suppose to live on earth so they won't miss you." she says and I can hear the warmth in hear voice.
At first I was hesitant for obvious reasons. if you step back it sounds like a deal from the devil or something because it sounds to good to be true. however this might be the only chance i ever get to do what I always wanted to do. "*cough* sounds good but there's many things that I would like to know such as: 1) what world and have I heard about it 2) will I get any bonuses or help 3) will I be born or taking over another body?"
"it's reasonable that you. have questions so I'll answer the best I can. yes you have heard about the world which is the same as the Harry Potter series in your world. yes you can request a few things and I'll do my best to fulfill as long as it's not to much. finally you will be birthed but you won't wake up right away. Now what kind of advantages would you like sweety" You could hear the mother-like care in her voice that made me smile.
this was naturally a lot to take in at once so I took a deep breath tried to sort out my thoughts to try to because I wanted my next life to be fun. "wow that is a lot to take in...I guess since it's the Harry Potter world than my first request is to have Tony Stark's IQ, elastic memory, and a healing factor that grows with my magic power." I asked her these because I didn't want to get everything for free and with the healing I can make my body ripped so I won't be useless without magic. also it will help me survive.
"mmm yes those can be easily be done but the healing is a bit harder. for this I will have a Phoenix bound to you in a body of baby that recently died. you will gain the healing properties of the Phoenix but this will not make you immortal. you may have a longer lifespan if you get strong enough but you can die by a curse or blade just like everyone else. although you will much harder to kill the stronger you become hehe" sounds like he was teasing me at the end but it gave me a powerful motivation to work hard. I will try not to abuse my power but I would rather have a lot of power to do what needs to be done when needed than wised I did and regret it.
"thank you I will do everything in my power to be worthy of your gifts and complete your task. By the way what is the task?" I rub the back of my head sheepishly.