[ Location: Frostwell Residence - Vivan's Bedroom ][ Date: March 30th, 1985 - Saturday Morning ]
I woke up with a gasp.
My hand flew to my nose instantly.
Dry. No blood.
'Good. My brain didn't melt overnight.'
I sat up, rubbing my temples. The headache from the psychic backlash with Vecna was gone, replaced by a strange, hollow clarity.
My Occlumency shields were up, humming in the background of my mind like a firewall.
'I need to take stock. I've been running on adrenaline for a year (subjective time). If I'm going to fight a Hive Mind God, I need to know exactly what I have in my pockets.'
"System," I whispered. "Full Status Report. Detailed view."
A massive blue holographic screen filled the room.
[ USER STATUS: VIVAN FROSTWELL ][ Points: 4,182 ]
[ CORE ATTRIBUTES ]
Strength: 28 (Description: Peak Human+. You can crush a brick with your grip.)
Agility: 35 (Description: Bullet-Timer. Your reaction speed exceeds standard biological limits.)
Vitality: 40 (Description: Tank. You heal 4x faster than a normal human.)
Intelligence: 55 (Description: Genius. Photographic memory and rapid processing.)
Spirit: 120 (Description: Tier 1 Esper. High mental energy capacity.)
I frowned at the Spirit stat. 'Vecna is 520. I need to quadruple my output just to survive a staring contest with him.'
I scrolled down to the Skills.
Telekinesis
Current Level:10 (MAX)
Mastery: 100% (Capped)
Capabilities:
Heavy Lifting: Can lift objects exceeding 5 tons (e.g., Vans, School Buses).
Precision: Molecular manipulation (sharpening wood into needles), picking locks.
Flight: Can levitate self and others for extended periods.
Combat: Force pushes, chokes, tripping, disarming.
Perks Unlocked:
Multitasking: Can control 3+ independent objects simultaneously with distinct vectors.
Gravity Well: Can increase gravity in a specific zone to pin enemies (Used on Basilisk).
Matter Reconstruction: Can repair or alter simple physical structures.
Remote Viewing
Current Level:5
Mastery: 98%
Capabilities:
Astral Projection: Can project consciousness out of body to scout.
Thermal Vision: Can see heat signatures through walls/darkness.
Inter-Dimensional Sight: Can see into the Upside Down/Void.
Assist Mode: Can link with other psychics (Eleven) to boost their range.
Psionic Synergy
Current Level:1
Effect: Amplifies output by 200% when physically touching another Psionic user.
Magic
Current Level:3
Mana Pool: 500/500
Status: Stabilized. Allows casting up to Year 3 spells fluently.
Spells Known
Utility:Lumos (Light), Alohomora (Unlocking), Accio (Summoning), Diffindo (Cutting).
Combat:Expelliarmus (Disarm), Protego (Shield), Rictusempra (Tickling/Stun), Immobulus (Freezing), Arresto Momentum (Slowing).
Forbidden/High Level:Obliviate (Memory Charm - Used on Lockhart).
Transfiguration & Special Abilities
Metamorphmagus:Mastered
Effect: At-will physical alteration. Can change hair color, facial features, and skin tone instantly without potions or spells. Used for disguises and camouflage.
Animagus Form:Phoenix (Legendary)
Effect: Full transformation into a magical firebird.
Abilities: Flight, Immense Strength (can carry heavy loads), Healing Tears.
Cost: High Mana drain.
Apparition
Current Level:3
Mastery: 20%
Effect: Teleportation.
Limit: Short range (10-20 meters). (For long range Requires Line of Sight or strong visualization.)
Occlumency
Current Level:3
Effect: Mental Fortress. Can resist basic to intermediate intrusion. Provides resistance against Hive Mind influence.
Telepathy
Current Level:2
Effect: Short-range mind-to-mind communication (used with Shikamaru/El). Can project "loud" thoughts.
Illusion & Mental Manipulation
Current Level:2
Effect: Can project visual or auditory hallucinations into a target's mind (e.g., Spiders, Giant Chickens). Works best on weak-willed targets (Draco, Crabbe, Goyle).
Memory Reading
Current Level:2
Effect: Can scan surface thoughts and recent memories of a target.
Observe
Current Level:1
Effect: Scans a target to reveal:
Name/Entity Type
Stats (Strength, Spirit, etc.)
Threat Level
Portal Manipulation
Current Level:1
Effect: Can sense thinning between dimensions (Rifts/Gates).
Restriction: Cannot open portals at will yet. Requires Level 10 OR Regicide (Killing the Ruler) to control the Upside Down.
Passive Skills
Magical Resistance (Level 1): Reduces damage from magical or energy-based attacks by 10%. (Helped survive Voldemort's spell).
Venom Resistance (Max): Complete immunity to biological toxins, poisons, and venoms (Essential for handling Basilisk venom).
Parseltongue (Permanent): The ability to speak with and command serpents.
"Okay," I muttered. "Skills are solid. But gear wins wars."
I opened my Inventory.
"Dump it," I commanded.
Flash.
My bed was suddenly covered in loot.
I picked up the Glock 19. It felt heavy, cold. The magazine was loaded with bullets that shimmered with a faint green oily sheen—Basilisk Venom.
'One shot kill for anything biological. Maybe even a Demodog.'
I set it aside and picked up a vial of glowing pearlescent liquid. Phoenix Tears.
'Instant Heal. I have three. That's three extra lives right there. Thank God Lloyd didn't buy them heh, not that I would have sold them anyway. Sure, I can craft more... but that requires actual tears. Yeah, no thanks. I'll save the crying session for when I'm desperate for points.'
Then the books. Advanced Occlumency. Curses and Counter-Curses. Magical Drafts and Potions. Charms etc. I ran my hand over the leather covers. I had stolen these from the Restricted Section right under Filch's nose.
'I need to read these. Actually study them. I already completed half of every book. The System gives me the skill, but the books give me the nuance.'
I picked up a jar containing floating eyeballs from 'snape shelf'.
' Also Basilisk skin'
'Why did I take this? Right. Lloyd wanted it. I should probably sell it to him before it starts smelling.'
And finally... the red stone.
The Philosopher's Stone.
It pulsed with a warm, rhythmic beat. Infinite gold. Infinite life.
'I could be the richest person on Earth. I could be immortal. But right now? It's just a paperweight. I need power, not money, What's the need of it anyway? Why did system didn't take it?! Well forget it, Now its mine'
I shoved everything back into the Inventory with a wave of my hand.
'Time to grind travel method.'
I stood up. I looked at the bedroom door.
'Walking is for peasants.'
[ Ability : Apparition. ]
'Destination: Kitchen.'
CRACK.
The world squeezed. My stomach did a backflip.
POP.
I appeared in the kitchen, right next to the refrigerator.
"GAH!" My mom screamed, dropping a carton of orange juice.
"Morning, Mom," I said, catching the carton with Telekinesis before it hit the floor and floating it gently onto the counter.
My mom stared at me. She stared at the juice carton.
"Vivan?" she breathed. "Did you just... pop into existence?"
"I walked in really fast," I lied smoothly. "Ninja stealth. Remember? I told you I was taking classes."
"Ninja..." she blinked. "Right. And the juice?"
"Reflexes," I poured myself a glass. "Want some toast?"
She looked like she needed a drink stronger than juice, but she nodded. "Toast. Yes. Toast is good."
RIIIIING.
The wall phone rang.
"I got it," I said.
I picked up the receiver. "Frostwell residence, the wizard speaking."
"Vivan?" It was Max. Her voice sounded annoyed, but underneath it, I heard excitement.
"Hey, Madmax. What's the sitch?"
"The sitch is that I'm currently standing outside the cabin," Max said. "Hopper isn't here. I'm picking up El."
"The Girls' Day Out," I grinned. 'Operation: Mall Rats.'
"Yeah," Max hesitated. "Are you... coming?"
"No," I said. "This is for you two. No boys allowed. You need to bond. Teach her how to be a normal teenager, Max. Buy her clothes that aren't flannel. Teach her that 'bitchin' is a good word."
"I was going to do that anyway," Max scoffed. "But... thanks. For setting this up."
"Don't mention it. Just keep her safe. And if you see Billy..."
"I'll handle Billy," Max said darkly. "See you later, Vivan."
Click.
I hung up.
'El and Max are safe. Bonding. Good.'
I drank my juice in one gulp.
'That leaves me free for the day.'
I looked out the kitchen window toward the edge of town. Toward the old Steelworks factory.
Yesterday, when the he touched my mind, I felt a connection. A thread. It wasn't just in the tunnels under the lab. It was gathering somewhere else. Somewhere dark, damp, and full of rats.
'The Rats,' I thought, my eyes narrowing. 'They're exploding. Melting. Forming the biomass.'
I grabbed a piece of toast.
"Mom, I'm going out!"
"Where?" she asked, still eyeing the juice carton suspiciously.
"Just exploring," I said, opening the back door. "Checking out the local architecture."
I stepped onto the porch.
'System. Equip Glock 19. Equip Wand.'
The weight of the gun appeared in my shoulder holster (invisible under my jacket). The wand slid into my sleeve.
"Vecna is watching," I whispered to the empty yard. "Time to blind him."
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