A light kept blinking rapidly in my face. After a couple of seconds it died down. To be replaced by another bright light which was a mix of brown & blue.

I tried opening my eyes only to be met with light, again.....light. Not the alien like light in my mind....But actual light! I quickly looked around and saw others in the same dazed situation. Looking closely I remember some of them from the plane.....Getting back to the present. I once again observed my surroundings more closely.

I seemed to be in a grassy plain surrounded on three sides by a forest that seems to get thicker with every step. In the background I also see some mountains. Interestingly enough the air seemed clearer too, I thought. After feeding my inner curiousness, I decided to observe myself. I seemed to be in the same condition I was on the plane. I was wearing slim jeans with a shirt I got from a research program. It read "Knowledge is Power." For my physical appearance, I couldn't really see my face. Making a mental note to myself to find a mirror but my physical body was still as lean as before. If people say seekers of knowledge have to be weak, I would partly disagree. I'm weak at heart not body. After all to study longer you need longer life.

Since a healthier body means a healthier life. I went to a local gym once a weak. I wasn't particularly buff but I liked to run so I had a pretty lean body type.

Looking back at the people who were also looking around. I could hear whispers continuously spreading around the plains. Until some idiots decided to shout out "Is this the after LIFE!" while the other said "Are we in heaven?" I almost laughed.....almost.

??? - "NO." said a ominous voice. That clearly rang out through the plains. Everyone startled looked around to find the origin of the voice only to be met with..... nothing. Even I felt a jab of fear, the voice could not be unidentified which meant it was in a higher place. Since the surroundings were covered in forest. I looked up only to be met with three suns. I gasped we aren't in heaven or in the after life. We're on a different planet!

??? - "You might me wondering, where you are right now." said the omni potent voice again.

The people suddenly starting asking questions rapidly, some looking to the sky and praying while others touched their heads to the floor. Some dangerous looking guys were mixed in.

??? - "Silence. Don't interrupt me a second time." Said the voice, without a hint of emotion. Unsurprisingly everyone shut up. While the voice continued.

??? - You weren't meant to die. Those with otherworldly powers killed you." said the voice. Ignoring or I guess he couldn't see the dumbfounded expressions on everyone's faces.

??? - Due to the mistake of my servants. You died a unfortunate death. In exchange, I will give you a second chance at life. You are now reborn into a new world. I won't be giving you any further information other than....."

people - WHAT! You killed us! What is this world! Can't we go back! Voice erupted everywhere. Suddenly a heavy pressure settled on our shoulders. Everyone then calmed down.

??? - Didn't I say not to interrupt me. In exchange....I will be giving you one power that you can be born with in this world as well as your memories. All you have to do is say the name of it. By the way its better to have some form of knowledge of the power otherwise its useless. Since if you have the ability to use fire but don't know how its useless. Also how do you say it, you won't be able to receive godly powers. Such as time travel, creation, and invulnerability.

Everyone was freaking out. They couldn't believe what this voice said. Some started to pinch or hit themselfs. Thinking this was some kind a dream. Then a handsome blond haired man yelled out "Super Strength"  

After a while nothing seemed to happen. Confused the young man tried testing it by punching the ground. Suddenly a small crater appeared where his fist met the ground.

"Holy shit!' People shouted.

Suddenly people decided copying the man and yelling out super strength or super speed. A few separated themselves from the pack by yelling out telekinesis, fire breath, and etc. I on the other hand blended in with the crowd and just stared at the dumb asses. They didn't have too yell out the name, just say it. Sighing.. I began to wonder what kind of power I should choose. Choosing super strength or speed was simple to use and powerful but at the same tim had weaknesses. All the other powers seemed to be attack based except for the rare few that kept to themselves.

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After a couple of minutes, I had a epiphany. I finally thought of a power that suited me. I was a scientist who had studied Metallurgy in Harvard. Still I that was my major, the subject that I studied extensively was "Biology." The study of living organisms. I couldn't cover everything but I knew the anatomy of over a hundred animals as well as their physiology. Therefore a power that I knew most about is < Transformation >. Barely whispering it under my breath. I felt no change until a clear ringing echoed in my head.

< Blessed with 'Transformation' >

Thinking how odd this was another ringing echoed in my head followed by a message.

< Transformation - able to change ones form into living or non living organisms. Only able to use 20% of transformed animal. >

Thinking this information was useful, I tried using my power. I first started off with a simple transformation of trying to change my muscles. It was difficult at first but after a couple of tries, I got the hang of it. Taking a deep breath, I concentrated deeply into my brain and reconnected a portion of the visual part of my brain to my eyes. I also indented the central portion of my eyes so that I could have Hawk like vision. Taking off my glasses, I looked around and it was beautiful everything was crystal clear. I could adjust my sight too. Suddenly a ringing could be heard.

< Permanent Transformation attribute added >

Like before it was followed by another ringing in my head.

< Permanent Transformation - can change a body part permanently, can be reverse if knowledge is known. >

Internally excited with this power, I let a smile slip onto my face only to  hear a voice to my right.

?? - Hey, whats your power? Wanna join up?

Turning to look at the voice, I see a group of people probably in their mid twenties. Leading them was a brown hair girl with sharp feature and curves. Cursing my luck, turn back and keep quiet.

?? - Oh? That's mean. Not much of a talker huh? Anyway my name is Jane nice to meet you.

Turning back again, I gather up my courage.

Thad - "Umm...I don't want to join. Sorry." hating my meek voice, I heard a reply.

Jane - "Come on, don't be like that it's not safe by yourself." pouted the girl slightly.

Before I could reply with a "No." Again. One of the other members next to Jane, who was the handsome young man from before replied first.

Young man - "Lets go Jane. We don't need him anyways we already have strong people."

Hating his attitude, I put a smile on my face and answered quickly.

Thad - "Sorry..I actually wanna join, my names Thad by the way."

Jane - "Great! Whats your power?"

Thinking about how disadvantageous it was to tell my ability.

Thad "...Do I have too."

Butting in the young man from before said arrogantly.

Young man - "You probably picked a dumb power and regret it now right."

Thad - "....."

Jane - "Don't mind Tank. He's just joking ha ha ...ha. Anyways everyone told each other our abilities and we'll tell you so it's fair if you told us. It's okay if it bad. She said sweetly.          

Regretting what I was about to say I replied.

Thad - "Transformation."

Jane - "Umm, specifically what can you transform into."

Thad - "...mostly animals, I think."

Suddenly a chuckle emerged from the guy Tank. Followed by full blown laughter by the members behind them. Jane then seemed to become angry, noticeable an actual fire was slowly surrounding her.

The guy seemed to become nervous and replied.

Tank - "We were joking again...Jane. You know us ha ha, right  THAD!"  He suddenly sent a murderous glare my way.

Suddenly my inner coward returned.

Thad - "Yeah...." I replied hesitantly.

In a flash the fire seemed to be gone and the smiling Jane returned.

jane - "Great! Everyone gets along. Now lets go explore....." Before she could finish. The voice returned.

??? - "You can now, explore the land. In this world there are a few like you. Who are all referred to "Destines ones"  Don't worry this forest is free from danger. Well....Other than yourselves.