OK there have been some stories in anime and other places where some kid dies too soon and God owes him a favor. But it always happens in a few weeks, not realistic enough for me. so heres one more realistic and not as fast unfolding, because we don't need to squeeze things into a single season here.
The Chosen of God?
Chapter 1: God only knows...Accidents Happen
James Hudson was walking home from school when he saw a puppy sitting shaking in fear by a telephone pole just off to the side of the walk. It was clear some worthless person stopped and dropped it off here, either hoping someone would claim it, or it would just get crushed under the tires of passing cars, out of their sight.
He hated people like this, and he stepped over talking softly and reaching for the little dog when he heard a loud crashing sound....and a bright light shone all around him... and he looked around and saw a beautiful woman standing there with a white dress and the brightest glowing white wings, and she smiled as he looked surprised.
“I swear, I was only petting a puppy.” he said as she looked like she’d burst out laughing any second, but she expertly held it in.These first few seconds after Death people say the silliest things.
“Hello James, I’m here to tell you that you’ve passed on. You were struck by a truck just as you leaned down to help that little dog.” she informed him, as he looked sad and she felt bad for him too.
“Dead at 15...thats one short life.” he hinted while looking sad, as she agreed it was, then cleared her throat and he looked up to see why.
“Actually,” She said as a sheet of parchment magically appeared and she looked it over carefully.” You were scheduled to die at the age of 70, by massive heart failure, so this was a little too soon for you I’m afraid.” She admitted as he looked oddly at her for a second as she explained that it was the right time...for the truck driver...but they hadn’t seen that when he passed the truck would continue on further than expected.
“Sooo....” James asked slowly, as the angel looked away.” I’m Heavens collateral damage today?” He hinted as she struck a serious pose and said that Heaven NEVER has collateral damage...and he waited for her to go on.
“Be that as it may, I’m here to ask you what you want to do...return to your world and be saved by a Guardian Angel...” she said, as heavenly voices rang out at the word ‘angel’ and he smiled hearing it. “Or...you can live a new, full life on a different world... the kind your people have never seen before.” She mentioned as he looked impressed.
“What’s this new world like?” He asked as she left him know it was like old Earth during the Middle Ages...only more advanced. They still had Kings and Queens, Dukes and Duchesses, but they were also just starting in their Industrial Age with new machines being built every day.
“Sounds interesting,” he admitted and she told him that there, Master Craftsmen made everything by hand and Magicians and Wizards were real Professionals sought out for their brilliance and power, and he was sold. “Sounds like it might be fun, what kind of life would I lead there?” he asked as she just waved it back at him saying this was ,technically a mistake, so he could chose.
“Will I have to be reborn again there?” He asked as she shook her head no saying people get lost and disappear without a trace every day there due to ‘Magical Interference’ so a new teenager suddenly appearing might get some attention, but not be totally unheard of, and he agreed.
“We’ll see to it you have a good story lined up.” She said with a wink as he nodded, that white light hit him again, and he woke up under a big shade tree, breathing cool fresh air really close to a dirt road, and he was wearing old brown cloths and laced brown boots and a small staff was laying beside him.
“I see you made it..” he heard in his mind as he stood and looked around.”Pick up your staff it will protect you while you travel.” he heard and he asked how.
“Lay it horizontal in front of you at arms length and call ‘ Shield” she said and he tried it and a blue circle appeared there from his head to his feet. “This is basic defense magic here, so remember it well.”
“Ok looks easy enough.” he mentioned as she agreed.
“Now, point the wide end of the staff towards something and say,” Fire Blast” she said, and he tried and burned a bush to ashes and he looked impressed."All these skills will get stronger as you use them, remember, practice makes perfect!” She teased, as he chuckled and thanked her for this. “The little end will cause things to freeze, or can be used as an area effect weapon. Jam the little end into the ground and call ‘Freeze!” and he tried that too, and everything within 10 meters turned to ice instantly.
“That should get you started and keep you safe.” She added as he asked if this was all he could ever do, and she disagreed strongly.” I have given you the ability to use ALL Magic, and your new body is made for this world, so you have great reflexes and strength as well.” She hinted as he looked surprised.
“As you travel you will meet others who use Magic and each time you can, if you try and get help, learn new Magic abilities. Work hard and make friends and you will have a wonderful life here.” She added as things got dark, and a second later he opened his eyes and he was still there, asleep under that tree and he sat up and looked and that staff was right there, and he knew it wasn’t really a dream, and he started looking around and off in the distance a wagon was moving away, and he figured that way was as good as any, so he started walking.
Chapter 2: The Capital
The wagon disappeared after a while and James stopped for a breath when 4 men rushed him from the woods nearby. They had knives and swords and he fired a fire blast into one who dropped his weapon and tried to pat the fire out that took over his shirt.Two others ran in and James dropped to one knee and hit the ground with his staff and called ‘Freeze’ and they stopped dead in their tracks not 7 feet from him and their leader saw the way this was going, and he called retreat, and as James stood up the ice disappeared and the two men ran towards the woods screaming that they’d get him later for this, and he left out a deep breath as someone applauded from behind him, and he whipped around pointing his staff as a young woman in a suit of armor yelled ‘whooaa..’ and he stopped short.
“I’m a castle guard, sent out to patrol this road. I was riding this way when I saw you getting attacked, so I tied my horse to that tree and was coming to help.” She said putting her sword away, as James smiled and stood the staff beside him. “your pretty good for someone so young, how old are you anyways?” She asked as James said 15 and she nodded seriously.
“Where are you from, I don’t remember seeing anyone using both fire and ice at once.” She added as his mouth opened and out came a story of how he was from a far away village and he was whisked here by some strange power, and she looked surprised.
“More Sorcery then...” She whispered, as he just shrugged and said he didn’t even know where he was, or where the nearest town is. “I can see you get to the Capital. I’d have to report this attack and finding you here anyways, so come with me.” She said and they both got on her horse and away they went, and soon a massive city appeared and she smiled and said ,’welcome to Atlantia’ and he smiled and thanked her.
They went to the stables and put her horse away and he followed her to the main square and into a tall building that housed the Kings Mages and she introduced him to Glen, the Kings personal Mage and leader of the Magic Division of the National Army.
“You found him by the side of the road fighting bandits?” he asked as she agreed.
“His skills are impressive, they never stood a chance.” She said as he looked doubtful but looked James up and down.
“Out back boy...” he said and they all followed him into a practice area where 3 other young people were using magic on dummies there. “There...destroy that.” he pointed as James aimed and a fire blast hit it and burned it to ash in a second and he nodded seriously and mentioned that he certainly had the affinity for Fire then, and she reminded him James used ice too, and he huffed out loud thinking it.
“Freeze me then..” Glen said stepping out as the rest of the students stopped to see what was happening as James said he didnt want to hurt anyone, as a few laughed he could even say that.
“Trust me, I’ll be fine.” Glen added as James agreed, and bent down and froze the ground for 10 meters and Glen looked a little surprised that he couldn’t move his feet for a second, as James left him go. “Hmm, that was impressive...” he hinted as the knight smiled and said she told him so, and he looked less than pleased she rubbed his nose in it.
“He has 2 affinities at once??” One young woman asked softly, as another said he’d never heard of such a thing, as they all agreed.
“Where are you from boy?” Glen asked as the words came tumbling out and he realized that the story had already been made and it said that he lived in Atlas, a small town high in the Albatross mountains and that his Master taught him these 2 because he said thats all he’d ever need, and Glen looked surprised saying he never heard of such a town, and James said that he was out practicing and a storm came up suddenly and he passed out from the cold and awoke here along the road, and everyone’s mouths dropped to hear it and Glen ordered them back to work, and the knight away.
“I’ll see to this.” he mentioned as the knight walked away all smiles and James waved and thanked her for her help. “I am the King’s Royal Mage, and this is my school.” Glen told James after she left.”Since its obvious you’re a Mage yourself, you can stay here and take classes with me until we find a way to return you to your home.” he offered as James agreed, and his training and adventures in the Capital started that day.
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