"Ahhhhh! Fuck Fuck!!!!"
Here I am screaming at the top of my lungs! I mean who wouldn't, when you are barreling down with endless turn into an unknown void with no light or whatsoever.
How I got into this, you ask? I'm not sure either!
The last thing I remember is that I went out with my friends to the premier of the latest Deadpool and Wolverine movie in Los Angeles and we enjoyed it so far. After the movie, we talked about so many cameos the movie had and a lot of what ifs, like, if we're somehow sent into that universe, what would we do?
My answer earned me a lot boos and teasing jabs from my friends but I don't care, it is what it is. A little boring yeah, but real and practical.
What would I do? Of course, live as long as I can. Avoid danger unless necessary and stay alive. That's what you ought to do as a normal human being in an alien and villain infested world where powers and odd objects are like a walk in the park in this godforsak—uhm maybe not, because there was one with a hammer.
So yeah, armed with my knowledge in Marvel, that's exactly what I wanted to do. Survive. But—
If ever I get some powers—you know, like the Marvel fanfics book I've read online, then maybe.
I won't promise anything but let's just say, maybe. Now, that would be really interesting. Of course I have to assess If I can survive or not. Otherwise, it would be useless to have fun in some fights if you are 75% certain your ass will be kicked.
Anyway, that's what I said but my friends just laughed at it.
I shook my head, chuckling for their lack of understanding but I shrugged it off since that's what real friends are like.
Then I spotted an old man in a cane who seems to want to cross the street. I called out to my friends and said that I'll help the old man cross the street and I 'll catch up to them. For once, I wanted to experience to be a good samaritan.
I stopped and went to the old man right away. I offered my help which he gladly accepted. However, when he smiled and looked at me, I was so surprised because he had an uncanny resemblance to the old GOAT and the father of Marvel, Stan Lee minus the aviator glasses, who passed away a few years ago.
He noticed me staring at him and I said that he looked like Stan Lee. He laugh loudly and said I'm not the only one who noticed that. I even told him about the movie we just watched and my friends and I talked about it right after. Don't ask me why because I'm wondering too why I suddenly became talkative. It's like we knew each other before.
Then we proceeded to cross the street. As we were in the middle part, our conversation led to him telling me—"You never know, maybe it may happen to you."
I chuckled at his reply thinking how ridiculous it would be when I suddenly heard a loud horn from the other side. Yup! There it is, a truck speeding towards our position. It probably lost out of control because it was so fast that for a few seconds, it's already in front of us.
Strangely, I noticed the old man smile while all I can say is—"Fuck, my browsing history!"
I shielded my eyes from the headlights of the truck when suddenly, a force yank me back though I didn't feel any pain. I squinted my eyes to see what's happening and for a second, I saw myself standing before the truck, but a blinding light force me to shut my eyes close.
While in mid-air, I heard the old man said—"Off you go, kid! You got some interesting ideas about superheroes, huh? But before you go, I have a gift for you! I look forward to the things you'll do, hahaha."
This is it. This is a goodbye then. I won't be able to see my beloved Emily Willis, sigh~
Then I felt a force that flinched me because I feel like falling. Scratch that, I AM falling uncontrollably.
I opened my eyes and saw nothing but darkness and all I can feel is the gravity from who knows where, pulling me into it.
The fall keeps getting stronger in high speed. I flung my limbs just to find the balance but failed and it even made it worse because I started spinning. I couldn't help but shout as loud as I can like a loser.
Now back to my to my current predicament.
I am still falling and I lost count how long I kept on spinning.
If there was a ground that is waiting for me, then I'm screwed because I'm sure I'll turn into a meat paste once we meet. I am anticipating it, bracing myself— but I'mnot sure if it'll help in any way. Then I suddenly remember, good ole truck-kun came crashing into me and I saw my own body in front of it so I'm assuming I am dead by now. If I am dead already? Then I won't turn into a meat paste because I have no body. Aha! I'm a genius! But why do I keep fucking spinning?!! Do souls even have weight?
If you ask me how can I even see now that I don't have any organic eyes anymore, then who should I ask? I don't fucking know. All I know is that, this author is dillusional—oh right, he's on my team! Ahem! This is definitely a negative one star experience rating.
Due to my resilience, I somehow relaxed a little when I realized I won't feel any pain anymore. So I resigned to my fate, whatever it is that will happen to me, I gonna let it all go. I don't know how but all these crazy shit happening to me seems easy to accept. So I said to myself, 'Go on! Do your worse!'.
The moment I felt peace, I suddenly realized that I wasn't falling nor spinning anymore. Rather, I was lying face flat on a solid white ground.
I look around and saw a vast expanse of whiteness. I 'stood' up from the ground and turned around only to see a massive entity in front of me. He was shaped in human form but massive. I'm not sure if it were horns but I see something protruding out of his shoulders and the back of his head. At the same time, his image was filled with galaxies and stars so I can't see his feature. He was sitting there quietly, not moving.
When I recognized him, I couldn't help but cursed out loud. I'm in the deepest of shit I've ever been because sitting in front of me was Eternity. A cosmic entity character in Marvel. Of all the worlds out there?! Why did I have to be sent to this fucked up universe? And lastly, why did it all came true?
I have a lot of questions in my mind but for now, I can only sigh in frustration thinking on those kinds of powerful beings specially that purple potato.
As I'm lost in my own thoughts, I heard Eternity 'speak'.
"Interesting..."
Hearing that, I can only reply stupidly cause I don't know what to say. Honestly, I don't know why am I even here.
"Uh, Hi. How is it going?
"So you've met HIM and sent you to me...hmm HE even gave you a gift."
Truth is, I don't know if he's talking to me or he is talking to himself and I don't know what he is talking about.
As if on cue, a panel suddenly lit up in front of me.
[Universal Template System Activated]
[Please Draw a Template]
[Draw? ]
I subconsciously selected draw so the panel changed into a roullete spinning fast.
[Randomly Selecting a Template]
[Stop?]
I selected stop and the roulette suddenly stopped, displaying a 'One Piece' card in front of me.
[Congratulations, One Piece Template has been selected. Updating System, Quest and Shop panel. Update complete.]
Then another panel displayed in front of me showing my information.
Name: Glenn Peterson
Age: 21
Title: N/A
Points: 0
*Quest*
*Shop*
I was in daze, savouring the fact that the legendary system is real. If this is the gift Eternity is talking about then this is pretty awesome! But I have a hunch that based on my experience getting here, and the weird old man who looks like Stan Lee, it's a no brainer to assume that the one he's talking about is One Above All. And the fact that I got transmigrated in this universe.
Suddenly, Eternity spoke interrupting my thoughts. Taking my attention away from the system.
"Since you're here, make your wish, little soul."
His voice was like a sound of multiple voice speaking at the same time but more on a lower note.
I don't mind him interrupting my thoughts though, cause it's fascinating to see him in person. It's so magical and realistic at the same time. I can't still believe that this is happening to me right now.
I'm about to reply to Eternity when the stupid part of my brain took me over. I remember this place is the center of the universe.
"Uh, can I have one free more wish? Uhm don't worry, I'm sure my second wish is just simple to you."
"... "
I'm getting nervous on my presumptuousness but I held it in. He must've read my mind and figure out my second was simple because he relented.
"Very well."
I heaved a sigh of relief hearing his reply. I spent time pondering on what would be my first wish and I felt it shouldn't be outrageous. Otherwise, he might get annoyed and blast me to pieces.
I think and think.... And think and think.. when I suddenly remembered my answer to my friends when I was still on a normal Earth—To survive!
Thinking it through, it should be a perfect wish I can ask for him without being too much to handle.
"Please give me an immortal body that can adapt to any circumstances with a handsome face and a good size dick."
"..."
I'm nervous. He was silent for moment, probably reading my thoughts on the standard of handsomeness in my mind and what's the size of a good dick but in the end, he finally said what I want to hear.
"So it shall!"
I looked at him expecting a special effects like in a magic show but there was none. Faster than the blink of an eye, I suddenly have a body. A six foot and two inches tall young man with green eyes and brown hair. I have a fair skin and distinct jaw line as well as thick eyebrows. I have big eyes and my cheeks are symmetrical. My face was pretty clean with no beard or moustache. A pretty boy standard in American society.
All in all, I am very satisfied with my new body.
"For my second wish, could you perhaps send me to earth preferably in Los Angeles? Uhmm... Please?"
"..."
Eternity didn't answer this time. With a one-second blinding light, I found myself in one of the secluded alley in Los Angeles. However, something isn't right with my surrounding. Despite that, I couldn't help myself laughing out loud due to the excitement and happiness I'm feeling right now. I mean, who wouldn't? I got an immortal body, a handsome face and I got a chance to meet my favorite heroes in the flesh.
After good laugh, I looked around and saw two robbers in action, mugging an asian teenager. However, the trio looked stunned looking at me who appeared out of nowhere. A lunatic with a few screw loose for laughing out loud with no particular reason.
"Ahem! Don't mind me. Go continue on with your business." I said with my hand shooing them away.
The two robbers didn't budge. One guy continue to mug the teenager while the other pointed his gun at me.
I flinched at first then I remember that I'm now an immortal man. My arrogance shot up a notch and I smiled. I spread out my hands in welcome and shouted while laughing maniacally.
"Go ahead, fuckface! Shoot Me!!! Hahahahaha. You'll soon know that pointing a gun at me is futile. Come on, shoot!"
The other guy now also turned to me as they watch me laugh.
The next second, I finally heard what I was wishing for.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
"Hahahahaah, your guns can't do a thi—pffff."
I looked at my mouth and my body in disbelief. My body was riddled with two holes and I vomited blood. Somehow, one bullet missed.
When they saw me stop talking, the two robbers finally came to their senses. Seeing me bath in my own blood, they felt tensed and hurriedly ran away not bothering to take the asian teenager's purse.
As for me, I'm still in shock and I finally felt the pain. I thought I was immortal. Damn! I felt betrayed and cheated by Eternity. This doesn't suppose to happen. What I'm picturing out in my head was that I would be like Wolverine and Deadpool. But it seems that I was scammed by a cosmic entity.
I fell to my knees and slowly my body fell limp forward. My senses are getting dull and my sight was getting dimmed. I groaned in pain while I still managed to blurt out, "Fucking hell, I've just arrived."
As I was losing consciousness, I vividly saw the teenager running to me with her phone in her ear. Then I remember, the concept of immortality is infinite lifespan not invincibility from any harm. That means that I have an eternal youth but I can still be killed through murder.
'Fucking stupid', I cursed myself internally.
And that's the last of my thoughts before I depart from this short-lived reincarnated life.