Darkness
Endless , chocking darkness.
A dull ringing gnawed at his thoughts.not sounds,not quite pain,but something else like the scrape of metal across bone ,it pulsed wave of pain crossing all over his body.
"Binding to host, host ,do you accept?"
The voice was mechanical,layered and yet far too alive ,it words run through my mind creating echo's
Where am I ? Why aren't I died what is happening
The memories began coming back in flashes ,ash streaked skies . Blood blood blood soaked courtyard ,my blood mantel stabbed me . He betrayed me ,a betrayal that carved deeper than his sword .
Blood blood Marie's blood ,I could feel her ,her limp in my arm,her warmth I spent every day yearning for ,it's fading faster then the fire raging around me
"Binding to host ,host, do you accept
I can't speak,my lips can't move.but something in my core stirred,clawing from my soul accepting what might be another chance to live , another chance to finally redo everything,yes yes I accept.
A sudden pulse like a heartbeat made of lightning struck through my spine
Binding complete, welcome host to the evolvable physique system
"Initializing...."
Name : Arion
Race : Human (mutated physique: evolving)
Level : foundation stage 1
Exp : 0/100
Core sync: 12%
Physique tier: mortal grade (upgradable)
Combat role : us assigned
Trait slots : 1/3
Strength: 0/100
Stamina : 1/100
Agility : 2/100
Instinct: 15/100
Mutation energy: 0
He gasped
A real breath
Air air ,sterile cold and sharp filled his lungs that hadn't moved in years, his eyes snapped open . Squirting due to the blinding white light from above stabbing his eyes
Beeping sounds, white sheets, a spinning object moving slowly
Warmth familiar warmth
A sudden dread washed over him , his thoughts were too slow , why was he is this place , where was this place?
Beep ... Beep... Beep
The sound of the ecg monitor rang steadily,then a sudden spike a loud erratic beep.
Arion's heart raced as the monitor beeping intensified the room felt cold as the alarm echoed through the sterile wall.
Nurses rushed in their footsteps heavy ,panic evident in their movements.
"Doctor, Doctor!you need to come quickly"! One of them shouted ,her voice trembling.
In a flurry of emotions,the doctor's arrived,pushing past the nurses.one of them leaned over Arion's wrist checking his pulse,his brow furrowed with concern.
"He's... he's recovering " the doctor muttered under his breath " I don't understand his vitals,they are stabilizing at an incredible speed. This isn't possible"
He motioned to the nut"call his parents we need permission for tests"
At a home Arion's father, a tall and imposing figure was seated at the dining table, sipping his morning coffee,his expression was s unreadable,has his eyes scanning a news report on his tablet,when his phone rang.
His hand trembled slightly as he reached for the phone,his heart skipping a beat as the hospital's number flashed on the screen,they hadn't gone in a while causes they always came back dishearten.
"Hello" he answered,his voice gruff.
"Mr Vance " the voice on the other end urgent but polite " this is brayeal medical facility. There's been an emergency... you son,Arion he's awake.his recovery is happening at an extraordinary pace.you need to come right now "
The world seemed to stop for a moment.his heart clenched ,Aron alive ,his son
His mind raced ,and in an instant he told his wife who was beyond lost of words tears falling from her eyes,and they both rushed to the hospital.
Arion's parents rushed into the sterile, bright room.the doctors stepped aside giving them space as they approached the bed,the air was thick with tension.
His father,Marcus Vance,leaned forwardhis hands gently touching his son's forehead the touch trembling with emotions. Arion's body was still weak ,too weak to react fully,his breathing was slow and steady now ,but it was clear he had a long to go.
"Is he going to be alright"Marcus asked the doctor,his voice full of emotion and concern
The doctor nodded "physically,he's stable but we still don't fully understand this rapid rate of recovery, it's unprecedented"
A cool silence fell over the room ,the doctors exchanged nervous galances
The doctor cleared his throat "His vitals are improving,but he still needs a lot of rest and we need to run a lot of test , we recommend you come back later when he might be responsive .
Lily , Arion's mother nodded looking reluctant to leave but holding Marcus so he leave " we'll be back tomorrow morning"
She looks at Marcus saying "we have thing to do ,make him feel like he never left ok "
They left the room together,the weight of the unknown pressing down on them.