It was hard for me to believe it. Really hard, that I'm just going to be killed by someone so close to me, someone for who I did everything in my power to make happy. It's like all I did was for naught. It was frustrating and I was feeling... empty. Huh, I can't even feel my legs and arms, it's like they're not even there. Cut off like a branch from their main solid trunk. The stickiness of my blue checks' shirt to my body and black jeans to my legs indicates that I'm losing a lot of blood.
Moving my head weakly to the one responsible for my current condition, my eyes landed on a very thin and raged looking fellow.
This man was my father, standing at a height of 5'7 in. holding a kitchen knife with both of his hands smiling creepily at my condition he put me in.
"Hahahahah..hahahahah, I did it, I really did it, I killed you at last, now I can finally get your insurance money after your death. Hahaha....Haha, it must look like somebody else killed you." said the man. He started to walk towards me, the knife now in his left hand.
So, he was after that money all this long. To make it short, my mother died six months ago during her trip to the safari. The bus she was on had an engine failure, the driver lost control and due to it the whole bus flipped a couple of times injuring the occupants more. Out of 24 including the driver and the guide, only 18 survived the accident. My mother was from the surviving bunch. But the guide and the driver died on the spot.
But tragedy struck once more, my mom didn't survive the trip to the hospital. Turns out a piece of glass rammed through her lungs getting stuck in it and losing a lot of blood and oxygen in the process.
We received the news right after the accident, but it was already too late. The main part of this was the insurance company refused to give us the money. Saying that my mom took a large amount of money before going on the trip and transferred it to some man named John Willims. Further investigation done by the cops told us that the guide on the bus was the man my mom send money to. He also died in the crash. Turnes out mom had an affair with John for almost a year and was moving with him the next day, without letting us -her family- know. She cheated on my father, left me, for some nobody. I say, Karma is a real Bitch!
Dad got angry because not just he was cheated on but also lost the money he and mom raised from their Marriage, but due to the preparation of her funeral being near he left the topic. We didn't get the money in the end after all.
We grieved for a month; I mean only I grieved it just for the show. But Dad got into a depressed state. Lost his job, gone mental, became alcoholic wasting all the money we had saved, attacking whoever makes him angry. And he finally snapped when we were completely broke.
I did everything in my power to get him out of his state, but nothing worked. And this is the moment I found myself in.
He finally reached me, sat on my stomach, -which hurts like hell- and put the kitchen knife to my throat. I squeezed out "Dad....d... ad....ple.... please.... don'-"
But he didn't let me finish, as he slid the knife slowly and painfully cutting my throat. Blood spurting all around the floor and his attackers face. Let me tell ya it hurts like hell. Like a hot knife cutting through butter. I looked up at him, begging him to release me, spare me but he just looked at me with a merit full eye with a creepy smile. Enjoying it fully.
I saw black spots in my field of vision. And I fell dead strangled by my father. My eyes losing all its spark, and I can't help but think 'It's all her fault!'
I learned something that day. Never let your women out of your site. Who knows what she'll do behind your back. If not, the thing that happened to me will happen to everyone. I was ashamed of calling myself her son.
That day I died, that day Nikolas Brad died, killed by his own father.
I woke up with a jolt, holding my neck with one hand and my lower back with one hand. Everything seems to be perfectly in order, no blood loss or any type of grave injury.
And then I noticed where I was and where I was sleeping on. I was sleeping on a regel looking sofa, red in color, black highlighted around its corners and a drink stand on each side.
"Finally, you're awake, I was beginning to wonder whether you were alive or not."
I was startled by this rich voice coming from my back. Turning towards it I saw a man in a butler uniform carrying some boxes. He was looking at me with a mixture of amusement and annoyance.
I said "Sorry sir, I didn't mean to impose but I have no idea whether where I am or who you are. The last thing I know was that my dad killed me and then I saw nothing but black."
When I started to speak, he crossed the room-which I then confirmed was an office- and started to pack everything which was on the office desk. There were lot things I didn't know. On my left was a large glass rack with shelfs, filled with things gods' know's what. On the bottom right corner was a simple ring, beautiful silver or whatever metal it was, incased in it was a shiny blue liquid swirling around madly.
It was simply Divine.
"Ahh, I can understand what you felt in that time young lad. But don't fret, My Lord has saved your soul so you could be reborn into a great person in the future." said the Butler.
I turned around in shock and responded "Lo-Lord, so you are saying that someone has that much power and your lord has that to take my soul just after I died? Who is he? God? Why did he take my soul in the first place?" I asked my voice dropped too sarcastic in the end.
"Patiance lad, all of your questions will be answered. The Lord I've been talking about -My Lord- is none other than the God of this Omniverse himself, a part of the Megaverse!! He can do anything and everything. That's why he was able to bring your soul to our realm."
I was kind of shocked scratch that, I was totally shocked. You will too when you just happened died, and the God of your verse just pulled your soul to his domain. That's scary!
I asked my voice breaking "O-ok I kind of understand. But did he tell you anything about why he pulled me to his office place? Because I am nobody in front of him you know. I am a little mortal when he is a freaking God of this Verse. What is Megaverse anyway, I only know about the Universe, Multiverse, then Omniverse and the void?"
"Hahaha you really are a very curious one indeed lad, and it's true about the second part as well but just with something confidential. But for you I'll make an exception. You see after the omniverse was formed; many other high beings of power decided to make their very own omniverse's. That's why there are multiple omniverses in this Megaverse. Due to the balance of the scale tipped the universe corrected itself by making infinite number of multiverse and omniverse together forming the Megaverse! And the Void you've been talking about is the barrier between the Omniverse's, it is the rule of the Megaverse itself! My lord is the ruler of this Omniverse which is a small part of the Megaverse. Unfortunately, he has been assigned to a different part of the Megaverse to rule, that's why all the cleaning and repacking. He's got a promotion."
That stopped me short. It's not every day you learn about the origin of the universe, multiverse and omniverse all together. And what Megaverse really is and what the Void does is only the cherry on top. And the God he is been talking about is only a small part in the Megaverse is only frightening. Just imagine how many strong beings are there in the Megaverse. I may just pee on the spot. Oh, but there was more...
"But before his departure, he wanted to do something good in his now previous Omniverse. Meaning you. Seeing as you have a lot of Karma points, he decided to help you. But before you ask, I have to tell you that I have no idea how much you have or how did you get it in the first place, it's confidential." He spoke. The butler now walked towards the opposite side of the shelf I was observing first and opened it to remove a lot of cloaks, pants, jeans, a lot of blazers and one-piece suits. Packing them one by one. His Lord seems very stylish.
I was thinking of the possibilities I have during this situation. It's not all the time you see a God who is giving you a helping hand. My mind raced with possibilities I could have in this situation. All the scenarios, all the calculations were running in my mind.
My thoughts then turned towards the ring on the shelf on my lift side. It was like it was calling me, saying to me that I must wear it. If I think about what the Karma points really do, then I have a plan already running in my mind.
Seeing my look, the butler said "I see that you have already formed your mind. So then ask away what do you want? But we warned, you can't wish what the Karma points you already have, you cannot exceed them. The consequences will be severe! According to my estimate and total Karma points you have, all together 5 boons."
5 boons huh. Not a bad number for a start. My mind was running with possibilities and situations in which I could make a lot out of these 5 boons. My eyes then turn towards the ring on the left side.
I asked the butler "If you don't mind me asking can you perhaps tell me what that ring is?" Pointing towards the ring on my left side.
The butler turned towards the pointed direction and raised an eyebrow. "You want to know about the Ring?" Seeing me nod, he continued "Well the Ring was given to My Lord during his earlier days of conquest, by the person who is now the one of the most powerful God in existence. He kept it as a memento. He couldn't wear it because of the conditions the ring has on them. Its metal is made up of the strongest substances found in the Megaverse, you don't need to know. Forged in the deadliest and the hottest flames by 7 Grandmaster Blacksmiths, the Galaxy Blue liquid you see incased there in reality is the energy and power of a being of Arcane time -before the Age of us Gods, way before us- who died in a Omniversal war. The Ring was supposed to be an engagement Ring to him. The one who gave him the ring wanted to marry him, but he refused. That being was, however, not angry but was pleased by his response. Now it's nothing but an object for dust to sleep on. Now, may I ask why you wanted to know about this ring young lad?"
It was kind of cool to see him talk about an object which is now nothing more than a memento now. But I was quite surprised as well by the Rings' history.
Power of an Arcane being huh, now I really want that ring!! Suddenly as I said that phrase the ring in question let out a soft hum and started to glow ever so faintly. I turned to the butler, for only for me to see his gobsmacked expression. Eyes widened, he walked towards the shelf and took the ring, which was rather clean to be honest. Examining the Ring for a few seconds he walked towards me and said "Interesting very interesting indeed. You see, My Lord didn't wear the Ring because the Ring didn't like him in return. The ring is almost sentience. My Lord was rather depressed when the ring didn't choose him but.... Anyway, let's continue. This Ring has chosen its master in your young lad. It doesn't have a name, but I often hear it from that being say that 'whatever it's master desire the Ring will grant it.' But don't yet wear it, we have much to discuss."
He said while giving me the Ring. I kept it on my left palm and closed it. Feeling its power was intoxicating.
"Now that you have gotten a very powerful object, I can't just give it to you for free. You gain some, you lose some they say. So, I'll be deducting your Karma points for it."
I was kind of shocked and saddened by that. Don't get me wrong, I am very happy about it but losing my hard-earned points getting reduced so fast is a very hard blow to my heart.
"How much Points do I have to lose to get this ring sir? I hope it's not too much." Unconsciously I squeezed my left fist where the ring was rested and with no one noticing the ring gave out a small blue light before it vanished.
"Don't worry, the total cost deducted is equal to 2 boons out of the 5. Congratulations, now you have only 3 boons left, choose wisely young lad."
Damn, 3 boons left huh but still losing 2 of my wishes is extremely cheap because the Ring seemed to be of more value than that which has cost me
Moving on, I should choose my next three wishes very carefully fully, because I'm going to the new world with a new life and new opportunities. I'm not going to miss it. I'm going to enjoy it fully. But one thing comes to my mind....
"Sir, what are the conditions and criteria for the remaining wishes I have."
He just smiled at me and answered "Good lad, Haha Haha you are smarter that you look. So then, for the remaining wishes, first; which world you want to go to. Second; what changes do you want in the said world? And third; any one power within the parameters. That's all."
I was in the right in asking him about the conditions for the wishes. Hmmm...Yess!!!
"First; Harry Potter Universe, with me being Harry Potter himself.
Second; I want...........
Third; I want to be a Blood Mage; I want the whole aspects of Blood to be in my control.
I hope it is within the boundaries."
The butler took a thinking pose for a moment his eyes closed. Before I could ask, he opened his eyes and smiled at me saying "Good choices Lad, your first wish has been granted, second wish is also granted although the last part is not within my power because an entity is in place to protect the bloodline but other than that, all's clear. And third, it's a bit extreme but I'll allow it. Granted!!"he finished and bowed towards me. I was about to thank him when I was incased in a white and golden light. And I understood that it's time to start my next great adventure.
"But wait, what's your name and who are you??!"
He laughed "My name young lad, is LAPACE MOONSTONE, the head Butler in the service of My Lord Satanael. And as for who I am, people of your world call me Random Omniversal Being or simply as ROB. Nice to meet you."
I couldn't say anything because of the shock and stupidity of it. The freaking ROB is the Head Butler!!!?? What the fuck!!!!!
But one thing that I didn't let go of was the feeling of being left behind by his own mother. He vowed to himself that every woman he will meet in his next life, even if the woman be Lily Potter. He will not let that happen ever again. He will control them himself. Unknown to him the Ring intensified his feelings even more.
And just like that he was eaten by the light only to see darkness.
What. A. Day.