The rest of the day goes by in a blur. I had taken advantage of not having responsibilities and pushed my current situation to the back of mind. Today was a wake up call. I'm not here for fun, I wish I was. Unfortunately I am a puppet to give the gods entertainment and to walk whatever path they decide to turn me on. Starting tomorrow I need to start planning everything out. For now let's put an end to this day and start anew in the morning with a more clear mind.
Opening my eyes I awake to a view of a galaxy and stars painting a background behind it. I forgot how beautiful space can be. The endless possibilities of what could be happening. I wonder if I'm in the Milky Way or some other galaxy.
"I see you are enjoying the view." At the sudden words being said I look to around and right behind me is Zeus.
"I have a lot of questions for you?"
"Yes you do I can hear them all in your mind and I will answer a few for you but this time I'll let you actually ask them no mind reading answering this time."
Giving a somewhat doubtful look I prepare a mental list of which questions should be asked first, "First one, why me? There had of been others that you could've chosen as well or even chosen someone from that world but why me?"
"A little surprised you're starting with that one number 3 on your list is better."
"I thought you said no mind reading"
"Can't help it but I don't know why I chose you I just did there was no reason other than you were someone who had died very recently on Earth and it would be easy to reincarnate someone that hasn't been dead for awhile. Next question."
"Alright second one, what is your goal in all of this it has to be more than just to get entertainment?"
"There is something else I hope to achieve with this but that is a matter for the Gods and unless you plan on becoming one in the future it doesn't concern you. Next one question the good one."
Damn Zeus making me have more questions from an answer I guess more to figure out on a later day, "Alright third question, what was up with all of the blessings and those class choices as well?"
"I did say that we would give you a small gift didn't I. Well those blessings were our gift to you and I don't have much control over the system for the most part it does everything. I may step in here and there to tweak some stuff like the last class. But other than that it does everything else. Takes more work away from me having to govern every little thing. Last question since our time is almost up so choose wisely."
"What should I do before I set out on whatever path it is you've laid out."
"Hmmm that's tough because on one hand I could say learn but thats no fun since you already plan on exploring the world so you can just learn it as you go plus you could leave that to others since you're already thinking of traveling with your friends. So instead the best option is to train. Get a better grasp of your power strengthen yourself learn to wield different weapons or find one you want to wield. You will know you are ready when we speak like this again. For now wake up."
I open my eyes again but this time to a familiar room. Not as exciting but more comforting, anyways some things need to be discussed with the others. Making my way downstairs I hear a lot of commotion coming from the others. Hurrying downstairs I turn towards the noise and immediately get tackled by someone.
"Hey there runt been awhile since I last saw ya."
Only one person I know would chose this kind of way to greet someone. Looking in front of me is a roughly nine foot tall half draconian with jet black scales covering him and long jet black hair to match, "Chris when did you get back! How did your trip go with April and sister Maddy?"
" We just got back this morning actually. But they're taking care of some stuff we brought back before making their way back here. I didn't care to wait so I came here first. I heard that you all got your systems unlocked, how did you all do compared to April and I?"
"We'll have to talk about that later actually. When April gets back we'll hold a meeting between all of us. A lot needs to be said. For now lets just enjoy you the fact you made it back in one piece somehow."
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Another hour or two go by and Chris catches us all up on what they have done the past 2 and a half years while they have been gone. When the door opens and two other people walk in. One of them being a slightly tanned female warrior in silver colored armor with a mace at her side with shoulder length dark brown hair. Then following in right behind her is another woman in simple leather armor with fair skin, long white hair, and thin pointed ears.
"I've missed being home." Aprils says while taking a deep breath and stretcthing.
James, Thomas, Erika, and I all run over to greet them. Excited that for the first time in a long time our family is whole again and all of us are cramped into this small place again. We all spend the rest of the day catching up and have dinner together as a whole again. Once dinner is coming to a close I look over at Chris and give him a light nod.
"Sister Lillian thanks for cooking dinner it's nice to have a home cooked meal from you again. James, Thomas, Max do you want to see something cool I can do now." Both get up and reply excitedly following Chris out back. I slowly get up and just before I head out back I come back to thank sister Lillian for the meal and drag Erika out back as well.
April sighs and gets up as well "Glad to see some things haven't changed here. I'll make sure he doesn't break anything thanks for dinner sister Lillian good to be back home."
"You're welcome April and just make sure he doesn't go to crazy although you might be surprised by another one of those 4." After they are all gone sister Lillian turns to Maddy. "There is something you also need to know and it's about Max."
Out back Chris is waiting for the rest of us to show up. But in the meantime he is showing off a new skill he got from his new class. "So what do you two think pretty cool right."
Thomas expecting something even crazier was a little let down but nonetheless still amazed at what he has seen. Meanwhile James with a face that is all too predictable and eyes full of amazement asks "What else can you do?"
"I'll save that for tomorrow for now there is something we need to talk about isn't that right Max."
"Lets all take a seat first since there is a lot to talk about and a lot I should tell you all first before I continue any further." Everyone getting situated and ready for the sudden discussion. I take a deep breath and hope for the best. "So first thing the other three already know my stats but you two should know as well." Pulling up the system screen like the time to get past the guards at the temple I make everything visible now for all of them to see.
Chris sits up wide eyed at what he is seeing, "Are you serious so not only are you not a human but a demigod whatever that is and some weird sounding class. But more importantly why are your stats already that high!"
April shakes me back and forth, "Max can't you stay weak so I can protect you. Don't get stronger than me."
"Both of you calm down I'm going to explain everything just let me say everything ask questions at the end. So first my stats are that high because I received major blessings from all 12 major Gods. I have seen them as well, in fact last night Zeus and I spoke for a little bit. He likes to read your mind even when he says he won't." Which is something I need to remember for next time we talk. "But I am going to be thrust upon a difficult path one that won't be easy to walk. For a couple of reasons but the main one I know is purely for the Gods entertainment. I know we all planned to travel together but this puts a big hazard on our plans. Also my class is called the One Above All because eventually I will stand at the pinnacle of everything. Not only will my presence makes things more dangerous to all of you once I'm told that it is time but it won't be the fun relaxing adventure we initially thought. So if any of you want to stay or travel without me I understand."
A long silence goes on and I keep thinking why the hell did I say all of that I could've kept my mouth shut and maybe I would still have friends that would travel with me. But as I keep getting lost in thought Chris comes over and punches me as hard as he can sending me flying back. "You idiot although some small things changed who cares. I'm always up for a challenge and this is the best kind of challenge possible."
April comes over and helps me up before kicking me as hard as she can back to the group. "I agree with Chris on this one although I'm a little scared because of what could happen to any of us. Just because things will get difficult I'm not abandoning our dream. But I do appreciate you telling us instead of keeping it a secret."
James gets up and comes over to help me up this time without being hit. "I don't know about Thomas or Erika but you can count me in still Max. I'm not going to let you guys have all the fun.
"Hmph James speaks big but we all know without me to explain things to him he would never understand. But I feel the same Max we all collectively agreed to do this eventually so I'm not giving up now you can count me the mighty Thomas on board."
Everyone turning to look at Erika the last one to decide. "Fine I'll stay as well I mean not like I have much of a choice. I'll be dragged along regardless. Plus you guys can be fun sometimes I guess."
"Thank you all for still agreeing to be with me then once we head out. But for now we need to plan out everything carefully and we need to train as well. I asked Zeus what I should do and he wants me to train and he will let me know when it is time so until then. Here is what we should do."
The night carries on as we formulate a plan of action for the future. Coming up with a multiple ways on how we can pursue our goal of going on a grand adventure. Figuring out who should do what, who wants to do what, also working on strengthening ourselves for the challenges that lie ahead.