Rhomann Dey POV
“wakey wakey. Kid wake up. HEEEEY! Can you hear me? Shit I think he’s dead” I was speaking to no one in particular. It was just really awkward waiting for this kid in front of me to gain consciousness. His driver’s license said his name was Richard Rider. He had been sleeping on the ground for the last 30 minutes.
“Hmm is his arm supposed to bend that way?” I hate alien planets. It’s always hard getting used to what’s normal and what’s not. The only human I have ever met was that dick Star lord and he could hold onto an infinity stone for a prolonged period of time, so these guys must be resilient right?
So why is this human still unconscious after such a minor accident.
[this human will wake soon. Prepare the speech] the inorganic hive mind of the Xandrian World mind gave me my orders. It’s still weird receiving orders from an entity within my own mind.it makes me feel like I’m crazy but whatever.
“Aah my head hurts. Why can’t I feel my arm?” the boy in front of me whispered to himself.
Maybe he doesn’t know I’m standing here. Oh yeah he was still out cold when I was shouting.
*clears throat* “hello there my name is Rhomann Dey the acting Nova Prime. My home planet Xandar has been destroyed by Thanos the ball sack faced titan. After killing all my people, he left me alive to witness their fall.”
I changed my voice to mimic Thanos annoying righteous avenger voice “My name is Thanos I only kill half the populace of a planet.”
“What bullshit he killed us all. Anyway what was I saying yah. After Thanos let me live I retrieved the Xandarian world mind, it’s kind of like all our culture, history, scientific progress, knowledge and a couple thousand wise Xandarian souls rolled into a software program. Well that’s putting it lightly if you want more info read the wiki.” *looks directly at the camera and winks*
“Now after downloading the Xandarian world mind into my brain. I gained access to the full power of the Nova force but its killing me, which is why I decided to go to the next planet Thanos is most likely to visit and kill him in a suicidal rage, against the will of the world mind. Anyway flying through space took out a lot out of me. Now I need your sorry ass to pick up my mantle.” ok the kids taken the bait time to reel him in.
“Why me you ask? Am I special? Am I the chosen one? No. don’t let this get to your head. It just so happened that you are the only one driving these backroads when I landed. I will be dying soon so I need your confirmation that you will kill Thanos avenge my people and um yah maybe start up the Nova Corps again. What do you say?”
“I think I’m fucking dying man” oh my goodness this kid is hopeless. Are those tears. Shit.
The kid continued speaking “I can’t die here. In the middle of the woods with some creepy crazy asshole. I want to live. I am destined to rule. My father will acknowledge me and I will take his throne and his legacy will be known. I just want my mom to smile. I want her to live” he began sobbing after that little announcement.
“oh fuck you where royalty. It must be divine intervention for me to find a Kings son on this huge piece of rock. You want to protect your people. Your mom. Then say yes. Take on our legacy. Take on the NOVA CORPS LEGACY! Avenge our fallen. Please”
The boy looked up. I don’t know if that look was determination or shame from him shitting his pants. Damn the kids almost dead.
“yes I agree” finally he says the magic words. I can finally rest. I can finally see my wife and daughter.
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A bright light was released from my body. As bright as a shining star. A new star shall be born tonight. A new Nova. Fight for us kid. FIGHT!
RICHARD RYDER POV
The crazy man before me burst into a supernova. I had no words for the beauty in front of me. Maybe I was dying. Had I chosen to go to heaven. What would have happened if I said no. Whatever it’s my time now. That or throwing away all my anti-psychotic medication was finally catching up to me.
The light consumed me. I felt safe. I felt happy. At peace. Was this what I was missing. Death. Peace. Acceptance. MJ.
[Hello Richard Rider you have been chosen as the new host of the Xandarian world mind and Nova force]
Ok what does that mean
[ You are the new Nova Prime. It is your duty to create a Nova Corps and bring justice to the universe.]
World mind. What’s happening to me right now.
[You are being reborn. I am fixing all your injuries. I have taken notice of a genetic phenotype which wishes to express itself within your genome. Should I allow it.]
My abilities. YES! DO IT!
[Good the stronger you are the better it is for our cause. Procedure complete. I wish to inform the host that he is now the permanent host of the Xandarian world mind. Our knowledge is at your disposal. Our capabilities will be stronger as the hive grows. Find more Nova corps members and the strain of the Nova force and world mind will be reduced. Until the resist using your Nova Force powers to their fullest extent. A warning must be made through with the increase in Nova Corps members your upper limit power reduces but world mind will strengthen.]
Ok cool.I'm going to pretend like i understand the ramifications of what you just said. So what new powers do I have?
NAME: RICHARD RIDER
AGE: 16 YEARS
SPECIES: HUMAN[MUTANT]
ABILITIES (NOVA FORCE):
Superhuman Strength: You are able to channel the Nova Force for the purpose of increasing his physical strength to vast levels.
Superhuman Speed: By channeling the Nova Force properly, you can grant yourself the ability to run and move at speeds that are beyond the physical limits of the finest human athlete.
Superhuman Stamina: Due to the Nova Force's augmentation of your musculature, your muscles produce considerably less fatigue toxins during physical activity than the musculature of a normal human.
Superhuman Accuracy: With the Xandarian World mind’s help, you can shoot beams of energy with an accuracy of millimeters
Superhuman Agility: your agility, balance, and bodily coordination are enhanced to levels that are far beyond the physical limits of the finest human athlete.
Superhuman Reflexes: your reflexes are similarly enhanced and are far superior to those of the finest human athlete.
Superhuman Durability: your body is highly resistant to all forms of conventional physical injury.
Flight: you can use the Nova Force to propel himself through the air at tremendous speeds.
Energy Generation: you can channel the Nova Force and expel the energy in the form of extremely powerful concussive blasts
Regenerative Healing Factor: In spite of your great physical resilience, it is possible for you to sustain injury. On the rare occasion that you are injured you can purposely channel the Nova Force to rapidly heal damaged bodily tissues. However, the Nova Force cannot regenerate lost limbs
Xandarian World mind: The World mind is a sentient collective created to govern and maintain all forms of Xandarian culture. The World mind contains all knowledge collected by the Xandarian people including art, science, history, and philosophy. You can access any aspect of this technology by communicating with the World mind verbally or mentally. your bond with the World mind is highly useful in the fact that the World mind is crucial in helping you maintain self-control when tapping into the full might of the Nova Force.
EQUIPMENT
* Nova Corps Uniform:To further stabilize your body during your manipulation of the Nova Force, the World mind has specifically modified your Nova uniform. The material of the uniform helps to contain and regulate some of your powers by siphoning some of the energies of the Nova Force. The uniform also has self-repairing capabilities, allowing it to seal rips and tears on its own. the helmet you use with your uniform resembles and feels like cloth when you are not wearing it, though it adopts a metallic look and feel when you wear it. you can also alter the appearance and nature of his uniform to suit your needs.
The helmet contains radio circuitry enabling you to pick up radio transmissions, monitor transmissions, telescopic sights, night vision sensors, and heat imaging sensors, as well as overlay a visual heads-up display for tracking energy signatures. The helmet also contains a synaptic scrambler to use on opponents in close quarters.
*note all Nova force abilities can only be used when your suit is in combat mode*
Ok this is a lot to take in. So this uniform you speak of is the source of my power?
[no it is not. The Nova force and the World mind are the sources of your power. The suit allows you to access that power.]
Ok so if I don’t feel like wearing my suit in combat mode 24/7 then I’m essentially defenseless.
[not entirely you still have your mutant abilities]
Oh shit I almost forgot about those. Tell me what powers do I have when I’m not all powered up.
[sorry. I am unable to predict in what way your mutant ability will manifest itself]
Ok disappointing. wait where am I. why can’t I feel my body?
[your body has been taken to a hospital. About 10 hours have passed since your accident. You cannot feel your body because we are currently conversing in your mindscape. If you wish to regain consciousness and leave just will it and it will be]
Why didn’t you tell me this before?
[you did not ask.]
…
Ok thanks. Time to face reality.