BOOM!
Crack
Boom!!(x5)
Crack(x3)
Rumble...
"..."
Almost got three heart-attacks.
What the fuck is going on up there?
I distance myself from the source of the noise above, don't want to die from some falling rubble, or a stray attack from those monsters, up above.
It's probably an artificial explosion, with such firepower, no matter how strong or agile my body would be, would I even be able to escape alive? Maybe staying here for a while is best.
As I take another step back, I feel a familiar swirling energy behind me, as if caressing me like a gentle mother's hand.
I involuntary step a bit closer and find myself a feet away(2 normal feet) from my birth pod.
Oh? Is there more to you that I missed?
The Dark Energy is something I remember, but never saw, and after coming out, I didn't find any trace of it so it didn't come to mind, but apparently there was still a bit left in the pod.
I snuggle close, and scoop up a finger portion of dark energy, it looked almost like dark mist swirling in an intangible sate, dissipating immediately upon being taken out, but not before a bit got absorbed into my finger.
Looking at the finger again, it feels a bit stronger? No it's more like nourishment, as if it has developed a bit, just by taking in a small portion of the already diluted amount.
Where did the flood of Dark Energy that pushed me go then?
I feel a bit disappointed about such a loss, but then again if given the choice to leave today or stay longer, I would choose the former, since if I had missed this alarm, I am not even sure if I would ever wake up again.
As I was insulting the sour grapes and their nine generations, my inner genius was running at full speed
A portion of it might have been absorbed by me but the rest just dissipated like the one on my finger when in contact with 'air', or is it something else other than air, something it was isolated from?
It did feel like I was getting adjusted to the environment very fast, infact most of it must have dissipated while I was processing the Dark energy that flushed me out.
"It kinda feels like a waste..."
"..."
Okay, first I guess it was indeed a large volume that was lost mainly because of me!
And second! I didn't notice it before, but what's up with my voice, it sounds so...Demonic.
Leaving aside my vocal tones for now, I first decided to test out my body first to feel the differences before and after I take the last bit of Dark Energy in the pod.
I have a feeling it's still dissipating, so I'll make it quick.
Furthermore, the missing Dark energy's disappearence feels something that will bring me trouble if I stay here for long.
...
Speed test: Ready... GO!
My vision feels like a blur as I run as if friction doesn't exist, and reach my target, a small broken bark in a flash, without stopping I pass through
Starting velocity: 0.1 seconds for 2 meters, around 72 kmph(45 mph approx) and only getting higher.
My brain tries to calculate the speed as best as it can.
Human eyes can't accurately catch the speed of an object in fast motion. In fact they are pretty trash at it, the skill we see in those viral videos is purely experience and reflexes, no human can actually capture frames that fast.
Blurring, refraction, its own limits and other factors greatly hinder to determine the exact rate of frames an eye can capture.
But as for the person experiencing the speed? It's much better but even then a reference point is necessary.
Wthout other vehicles or reference points like stationary trees or signboards, it will be almost as ineffective as the first example.
That's why I first made signs or checkpoints I can track of, around this place in a circular path.
Even then this place is still too cramped to make an accurate approximate- is what I would say if my eyes were not straight up ultra high-definitioned pairs of lenses that can see even the depth, lines and the texture while in high speed motion.
Even then I did put sufficient effort to get as much space between the checkpoints as possible.
Next-
...
Strength+Stamina+Toughness test:
Now with sufficient acceleration, I incline my body angle, and start running on the fcking walls, yes if it's cramped then just take the longer way!
Gaining enough kinetic energy, I charge at a 5 meter tall boulder, infront of me, with all the force I can muster, the impact to be concentrated on my elbow-
Crash!
After the collision, I am pushed back on the track. A sizable caved in part, forming a crater is visible on it, even though I can't destroy it in one hit, it's enough to give me a estimate of one of my full power tackles.
I follow the track in a circle and loop back, this time with an even bigger momentum, crashing into it head-first
BAAM!!
Crack(x2)
Thud
I don't know what got to my head, I was about to use the same elbow to check for toughness, endurance and regeneration, if I had any.
It feels dizzy, but the dust cloud it created undoubtedly lead me to one conclusion- Iam good at Head-
Butting.
My horns...yet another thing I missed, though its only a few inches long, so I can't blame myself to disregard their importance, I must reflect on it.
Looking at its state, the boulder stood no chance.
But that's still just the start.
I started dragging it as I push forward with all my might, my goal?
To exhaust myself to the limit.
Easier said than done, stamina is one of the strongest traits of this body. But that doesn't mean it's expenditure can't be spedup.
Stamina can only be completely extinguished when you lift or push something in your weightclass, too heavy, you won't be able to push to your full potential, too easy, you will feel like you did something, only to remain at the same place for weeks until a noticable change occurs.
My original plan was to use the boulder as a push exercise, and the pillar on the main track for lifting...
But I changed my mind after almost a third of the boulder's mass got separated after my horn attack.
To exhaust Stamina, it has to be put to the test. And only those tests matter that are at the same level as your ability, only those can help you push harder, and aim for more.
I grip the boulder's cracked ends lift it, perfect.
I'll now walk around the track carrying it, until my legs can no longer move. I won't stop for a second. Using the ground as support to stay still is also not allowed, only my own muscles and stamina will be used!
...
Sense test:
Finally, Idecide to rest.
At the same time, I sense every thing around me, taking in as much information as I can- the air pressure, the non-existent humidity even after all that work, the dust particles sticking to me.
My smelling and hearing range almost encompasses this entire place, if I try focus on them individually, I can easily identify the sources.
Next I try to sense the insides of my body, I feel the beating of 6 hearts one after another in a cyclical period. Next to some of them there are empty spaces, as if more hearts could be fit inside.
I guess I am still underdeveloped...
but it's still better than staying here in a pathetic fetal position for eternity though. Besides, 6 hearts. They are more than enough.
...I wonder if I could find the more of the Dark energy in another place like this-
Why The Fuck am I thinking something like this, now? Concentrate!
After that, I was able to roughly deduce an alien organ system, inside me there are more than 300 organs from head to toe, most of their functions elude me, though some resembling lungs, livers, or spinal cords are present in different sets around my body.
But they should be in extreme harmony, to maintain me for my insane brain power, reaction speed, stamina, muscle and bone strength.
As for my mind, I couldn't really quite get a good look yet. Seems pretty impossible to check with just senses.
Anyway, enough tests, it's time for desert.
Without my awareness, I feel hungry for the first time since waking up.
Teeth test:
I didn't want do this one, but I had an idea that I felt like trying at the last moment, it even fits right into schedule, so I am not afraid that it will waste time, It even feels a bit exhilarating for some reason...
And so I sink my teeth into shell of pod, it's texture reminding me of a membranous layer of a fruit.
The more I bite, the sharper my teeth get, eventually, there is no resistance as if the shell became like jelly.
The hunger inside me intensifies and almost overwhelmes me, but maybe due to my earlier sense training, I am able to keep it on hold.
Slowly savouring the last bit of the shell left, I take out the last portion almost a bowel shaped fitting right in my two hands.
Bringing it close to mouth, I drink it all down my throat, even though my plan was too bath each of my limbs in it, I can't help them crave more of this substance, not just for the taste, but too simply devour, without leaving anything behind.
"Burp"
That was a nice meal, even though it was my first experience, it was something else entirely, I could eat that all day! It's decided! I must find more of it, even if I have to burn the whole world down in the proc-
[Ti- ×{}<\\=\\>-]
An almost mind-shattering amount of pain assaluts me, bombarding my senses as if trying to fry them simultaneously.
"Argh..TheFuck-"
My eyes widen with silent recognition, as I try to get back to thinking
My voice...
[Tin- H- Sys- Gui##××Req-]
But the agonising visions seem to have only pain scheduled for me today.