Chapter 2 - Chapter 1; “The End is where we Begin”[PILOT CHAPTER 2]

(Written while listening to: "The End is Where We Begin" by Thousand Foot Krutch, found on youtube)

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"As long as I remember the shape of my soul I will be alright."

-Jake the Dog - from "Adventure Time" by Pendleton Ward 

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'I died…- to a truck descending onto me from the sky.'

'One of the weirdest ways to die I can imagine, as far as the "real world" is concerned'

'And in the most cliche, overused way as far as web novels are taken into account.'

'Rip bozo, done and dusted and I couldn't do anything about it' 

'At some point my body went stiff, it felt like I was held down by some invisible immovable force.'

'I wonder if that's how people who are hit with "Kageshibari" feel.'

'Truly fascinating, curious indeed.'

I guess SOMETHING did happen after all.'

'How refreshing'

'At least it didn't hurt, that truck was HUGE! Although it did move suspiciously slow.'

'Now that I think about it. I had quite a lot of time to panic.'

'And something was wrong with the people around. Nobody even looked to be concerned with the prospect of imminent and gruesome death.'

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'I hope I wasn't hallucinating. That would make it a "Kazuma situation".' 

'And if it was, then at least I hope that I haven't shat my pants.'

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'Anyways.'

'Nothing can be done about that anymore.' 

'I should probably worry more about "now".'

'Which is…-'

'Difficult to tell what exactly.'

'I can't see nor hear anything. It's like a complete sensory deprivation'

'Even my heartbeat is absent…- Scary'

'A loose bundle of thoughts, just hanging around in the great nothingness'

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'Can't say I would recommend it'

'If I were inside some story this would be a perfect moment for some ROB to show up'

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'I wonder if something is going to happen'

Something happened.

"I" Blinked

'Huh? I can see again. I can breathe and…- my body is back!'

'I will take it as a win. Now what?'

He focused his gaze on surroundings. Immediately noticing several things.

The entire space around was pitch black, with the exception of a big white round platform he stood on.

And he wasn't alone there.

'Well fuck me sideways, it is real! I have finally met my very own ROB! I can already tell "He" is amazing, certainly the most benevolent and awesome ROB in the history of ROB's.'

'Just look at "Him", "He" is sitting like a king or an emperor, but instead sitting on a throne "He" claimed a simple white chair, certainly a proof of "His" endless humility. I am sure!'

'Hmm, if I had to describe "His" appearence…'

'"He" looks like a silhouette of a man though without any distinct features. "He" has an empty, flat face. Completely hairless. A very muscular build. Tall. "His" skin is perfectly white, but more like an abstract concept of perfect "white" than actual "color" that can be perceived by human eyes, which is never true "white".

'Damn this ROB so icy, worthy of Wigartha itself'

'Simply amazing, a true perfection of a being indeed. Now that I think about it, "He" does look like a mix of "The Truth" and Dr. Manehattan, which is fully reasonable! Considering how magnificent "He" is!'

'Okey, I have to calm down. I have been preparing for this moment my whole life! This conversation simply has to be perfect.'

'That is why, in case for this exact scenario, I have compiled and memorized my very own, original(At least I think so) truly revolutionary creation'

'I called it:'

'"Universal Transmigration Cookbook: an advanced guide to conversing with your ROB(work in progress)" or UTCb(wip) in short.'

'My magnum opus :)'

' The content goes as such:'

'"Cook No. 0: Don't annoy or anger your ROB. Just don't. It's not worth it".'

'"Cook No. 1: Don't ask stupid questions." This one can be quite tricky to do'

'"Cook No. 2: Control your thoughts at all times, for there is a high chance that your ROB can read your mind." Heh.'

'"Cook No. 3: In case your ROB offers you wishes for your next life. Don't make stupid wishes." According to my personal research this part is the most difficult one for many.'

'"Cook No. 4: Don't interrupt your ROB speaking and listen carefully to what They say. Commit it to memory carefully, as Their words may be laced with hidden meanings within hidden meanings and also riddles that may prove useful later".'

'"Cook No. 5: Don't try to argue or act like a smartass with your ROB. Why? Search: Cook No.0".'

'"Cook No. 6: Don't make your ROB bored. Why? Cook No.0 and No. 1".'

'"Cook No. 7: In a situation when your ROB falls under the jurisdiction of "Code Aqua" you can freely ignore all Cooks mentioned.".'

'"Cook No. 8: Don't make your ROB wait for you. Why? Again. Search: Cook No.0".'

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'Which reminds me, that I've been standing here for a while already, just thinking to myself…- and staring.'

'Though "He" hasn't moved even a bit this whole time. Maybe "He" is a statue…- I wonder if I should speak first.

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'But what should I say? Usually it's the ROB's that start the conversation. I can't believe I would encounter such a heavy obstacle so early into my great new life!'

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'Okay here we go'

"Hey! Wassup my Wig–

"DON'T YOU FUCKING DARE TO FINISH THAT SENTECE."

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'Well. That went great.

'Should have flexed my OG's instead.'

'But damn what a voice, like a cosmos itself speaking. Sounds both loud and quiet, far away and close, powerful and booming like–'

"AND CEASE THIS NONSENSE IMMEDIATELY, WORTHLESS FLATTERY WON'T BRING YOU ANY MERIT" The ROB commanded.

'Okay… No brownie points for me then- time for a plan B. Just be direct.'

"Can I… Ask "You" some questions?"

"Make them Yes/No questions" "He" demanded with a certain strain in "His" voice.

'...- Why though? No, Wait! Remember, Cook No. 5'

"Of course. So…- here's my first question."

He hesitated slightly, took a deep breath, slowly exhaled. Took an even deeper breath and asked nervously.

"So I know that I am already dead. I died very suddenly and I can' t do anything about it. It m-may be a useless or stupid question but s-still I simply must know it or I won't be able to find peace ever at all."

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"Is my family going to be fine?"

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The ROB finally moved a little. "He" slightly softened his posture. His "Face" though, still remained completely blank.

"Alright, that one is on me. So here's a freebie." "His" voice also slightly warmed.

"They have a rough time ahead, but shall persevere. Your younger brother is going to take care of your parents, though your family bloodline will end with him. They will never forget you as long as they live; they will miss you, but time shall mend the wounds."

"Regardless, they are destined to long and full lives, although through chaotic times. until peaceful death shall claim them."

"So yes, they are going to be "fine"."

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…- "" The guy exhaled the air he didn't even know he held in his lungs. 

'H-holy shit. my eyes stings a little. Okey deep breaths now. Calm down. It was probably among the best answers I could've asked for anyways.'

'Alright, now that the cat is out of the bag, it's time to think about what's next. I think it was a kinda good decision to start with that. Now gotta keep focus on what's ahead.'

"Thank "You""

He said with a slightly hoarse voice and straightened his posture.

"Alright I want to continue with my questions"

" Here we go. Ask away." The ROB exclaimed, "His" voice falling flat. "He" also raised his hand and started slowly rubbing "His" temple. 

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'Wha–...'

"Okay, so my next question is: Am I going to be transmigrated or reincarnated somehow?"

"Yes"

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'Huh. No elaboration this time? Alright then keep your secrets.'

"Can I choose which world I will be reincarnated into?"

"No"

'Can't win them all.'

"Do I get any wishes?"

"Just be glad that you aren't getting any curses from "Me"."

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'Huh?'

'I'm starting to think that maaaybe "He" doesn't like me that much after all ?...- Naah "He" likes me. Surely.'

"O-okaay. So, do I get some kind of system?"

"No"

"Are "You" going to give me some kind of awesome power?

"No"

"Do I get any kind of a "Golden finger?""

"No"

"Can I choose how I am going to look?"

"No"

"The family I am going to be born into?"

"No"

"Any help at all?"

""I" could beat your ass right here and now, how about that? It would help you, promise~."

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"No thank "You", I'll get a pass on that."

'Damn, that's harsh… I can feel it though, "He" is warming up to me!' He deluded himself.

'I also kinda feel that I might've slightly broken the Cook No. 1 there. Although I don't really know how. These were all perfectly reasonable questions!'

"Are you done now?"

The guy hesitated.

"Well, there's a certain elephant in the room that I would like to address, but I can't really do that with only Yes/no questions, so I would want to ask for a single open answer question. Can I?"

"Oh, this is going to be great. Go on, speak, don't be shy."

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"What's the deal with these?" He pointed towards his left which was also at the ROB's right side.

That's right. 

For this entire conversation up until this point neither have acknowledged it. But the guy and the ROB weren't the only things currently on this platform.

Just next to them, arranged neatly side by side, were a row of small empty cradles.

Seven of them.

All of them were made from polished wood of different colours. Each had also a different mark carved into them.

"Heh. You need not to concern yourself with them. These are just little surprise tools that can help you later."

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'Help ME later?'

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"I'm gonna be a dad?"

"You fucking donkey."

'I knew it! My ROB is also a memer! Truly great minds do think alike.'

'Wow the lore runs deeper then i thought'

"Alright that's enough. Just shut up. Now is the time for a briefing before your departure."

"But, before that there's one more thing…- boy." "He" leaned forward.

'Boy? Well that's rude. I'm a grown ass man…'

"TIE. THOSE. FUCKING. SHOELACES"

"He" basically spat every word, lacing them with venom.

'...- Or maybe not.'

"Right on it "Sir "." He kneeled to tie them quickly.

" If you can't do even such a simple thing correctly, then there's no hope that you will ever be able to get anything right."

"Point taken, I'll do better"

"Oh sure you will. Now back onto the agenda."

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" You are going to be reincarnated into the world you know as "My Hero Academia" though personally I would advise you to call it "Meta world". Good luck, you're going to need it. And try not to get yourself killed too fast, as this is going to be your final chance. No more reincarnations for you"

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"That is all."

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'Huh, I guess it could be much worse. That basically means I have a high chance to be born with a supernatural ability that essentially can be trained into "Awakening". So even if I get to be reborn with a mediocre quirk I could still circumvent that with training and enough creativity. 

'But that would be bullshit, I'm going to become a reincarnator, and all reincarnators get to manifest an awesome quirk or none at all.'

'And even then there's always the possibility of tricking All Might into passing down One for All and replacing Deku. Even if readers tend to disagree, if everything fails it is still a viable option to avoid obscurity. Although extremely selfish.'

'Not that it is a good option either. I don't really like the idea of some random phantom people hanging around inside my brain. How one could goon then, with a peaceful mind?. Terribly awkward. Just imagine… or maybe better not'

'Also I could be reborn in a completely different country or timeframe, though the chance is low, that's not how reincarnators work…- usually.'

'Thankfully the main anime just ended and just before the final episode released, I've binge watched the entire series, so the plot is still fresh in my mind. Though good memory was never my strong suit, I need to be careful not to forget the key plot events. Shame that I've never read the manga'

"Are you done?"

"Yes!" 'The guy confirmed nervously. I can't believe it. I just broke Cook No. 8.!'

The ROB raised a hand over "His" shoulder and snapped "His" fingers.

'Oh shit there it is. This Wi**a opened a portal!'

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"Get out. NOW."

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[Chapter End] The story has not ended yet!

Vol. 0 End, Vol. name "Prologue?"

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Author notes:

So...- thats it for the pilot chapters.

What do you think yay or nay?

I will come back when I have more...- or not will see.