*warp*
The living room's silence shattered as an inter dimensional noise burst forth, signaling their return.
"Uh!...M-Mio...not that am complaining but....we're back....so u can let go of me now...
Mike who just warped back to the present(their original timeline) with Mio who is holding on to him tightly in a warm embrace, says nervously and regretfully, seems he really doesn't want her to let go but has to be a gentle man, poor fella.
"Oh umm...y-yeah, I was just..."Your shirt was wrinkled, and...I didn't want you to look messy"(what the hell Mio!, that was the dumbest excuse in the book! You could have just told him the truth that I couldn't think straight with his scent lingering on my skin, I think I'm loosing my mind...)
Mio replies while letting go of him, as a delicate blush spread across her cheeks.
"Oh uh...t-thank you! (...her cheeks are red...don't tell me...i-is she shy right now!! How cute!...at this rate I might get a nose bleed, I can't take my eyes off her...)
An awkward silence follows after Mike thanks her, he seems to be lost in Mio's elegant figure, can't blame the guy though who wouldn't be lost when looking at Mio, from her blueish white hair, her extremely pretty and cute face, her mysterious looking blue eyes down to her voluptuous body, there's no other words to describe it, she's just so freaking hot!!!.
"Umm...M-Mikey?!..sh-shouldn't we...be discussing what we've learnt so far?!
Mio feeling uncomfortable in his gaze decides to break the awkward silence.
"Huh?!..about what? You?
Mike who still got his head in the clouds, replies instantly without thinking.
"I'm talking about the future!! You dummy!! *smack*
She snaps him back to reality with a smack on the head.
"Ow..!! S-sorry about that, right!..back to the pressing matters,...I have a lot of questions now...it's funny we went to the future to find answers to our questions but instead we came back with more of them,...like why didn't my interference cause a paradox is it a fixed point?!, what's causing the mysterious waves?, is the wave also behind the splitting of continents? and finally mom's letter...why did it's contents suddenly change?,...I guess we'll know when we read it, but more importantly..."Mio! Check ur ability list
"Okay...!!
She replies with a curious expression.
"(since the waves grant abilities,..then getting hit by it again will probably...) "System do I have any new ability? "
He investigatively asks.
#ANSWER-THE HOST HAS NOT ACQUIRED ANY NEW ABILITIES, WOULD U LIKE TO VIEW THE ABILITY LIST#
The system answers instantly like always with a feminine AI voice.
"Huh?! What?.. Wh...
"Umm Mikey!
Mio calls Mike's attention as he's still stunned by the system's Answer.
"Huh? d-did you get a new ability?
He asks anxiously.
"No...but there's something else on the screen" she says while pointing at the screen which is invisible to Mike.
"....system view ability list" he requests the system with a face filled with intrigue and curiosity.
#INITIATING COMMAND...VIEWING ABILITY LIST#
[ Ping! - A new function has been unlocked ]
[ Status window unlocked ]
[ Host can now view his status ]
[ Option -view status window ]
[ Yes ] [ No ]
"Uh.. y-yes!" He stutters and reads aloud as follows...
[ status Window ]
[ Name- Mike Morgan ]
[ Race- ?????? ]
[ Age- 17+ ]
[ Strength- 1 ]
[ Agility- 0.5 ]
[ Intelect- 2 ]
[ Stamina- 1 ]
[ Constitution- 1.5 ]
[Physical skills- Non Athletic ]
[ Mental skills- Quick thinking ]
[ Tip- Training or???? Can add stat points ]
"Uh...Mio a-are you...seeing this too?" He asks anxiously.
"...if your talking about my status window, then yes...I am" she answers with her eyes glued to the screen in front of her.
"Hmm...(this is starting to look more and more like a game...firstly I need to understand how these stat points work...) System! What are the average stats for a normal human?" Mike, inquisitive as always immediately asks.
#-ANSWER- AN AVERAGE HEALTHY HUMAN NORMALLY HAS A "0.5" IN STAT POINTS, HOWEVER IF TRAINED IN DIFFERENT ASPECTS, SPECIFIC STATS RELATED TO THE TRAINING WILL INCREASE #
"(Hmm...which means..my stats are somewhat normal,...it's a bit embarrassing to be non Athletic, but..I guess it makes sense cuz I've never trained in my life...atleast I got quick thinking in my mental skills hehe!..I guess I might be a secret genius hehehe!...)
"Uh..why the hell are u smiling like that?..., please stop, your being super creepy right now " Mio calls out to Mike whose face is lit up with a weird grin.
"...Ehem!!..right uh...Mio...how's ur stats looking? (There's no way her stats are better than mine, I'll get a chance to show off a bit hehe!...)" He definitely shouldn't assume such things right?!.
"I'm not...entirely sure if it's good or not...I'll just call them out!" She proceeds to reveal her stats as per Mike's request since he can't see it, her stats are thus....
[ Status Window ]
[ Name- Mio Cruz ]
[ Race-????? ]
[ Age- 17+ ]
[ strength- 0.9 ]
[ Agility- 1.8 ]
[ Intelect- 0.7 ]
[ Stamina- 2 ]
[ Constitution- 2 ]
[ physical skills- Athletic ]
[ Mental skills- Extreme determination ]
[ Tip- Training or???? Can add stat points ]
"Mike's eyes widened as Mio revealed her stats. 'Wow, your agility and stamina are impressive,' he said, his tone a mix of surprise and admiration. 'I didn't expect you to have such high stats in those areas.'
Mio smiled slightly, her eyes crinkling at the corners as she seemed to relax a bit now that the initial shock had passed. A faint blush rose to her cheeks, and she looked away for a moment, her voice casual as she said, 'I guess it's because I've always been athletic.'
Mike's gaze lingered on her face, and he couldn't help but tease her. 'You're like a super-athlete or something. I'm starting to feel like I'm holding you back.'
Mio's smile faltered, and she looked at him with a hint of defensiveness. 'That's not true, Mike. We make a good team. And your stats aren't bad either.'
Mike chuckled, feeling a bit self-conscious about his own stats. 'I guess not, but I'm still a bit worried about being non-athletic, besides the only thing good about my stats are my "Intelect" stat and mental skills. '
"Being non-athletic doesn't mean you're weak Mikey. It just means you have different strengths. And I think your quick thinking skill is really valuable. We make a good team because of our different strengths, besides you could still train your physical abilities. " she says with an encouraging smile.
"Thanks Mio....right!, back to the main subject " Mike regaining his composure says with a serious expression.
"...what's that?! " Mio asks completely oblivious to what he meant.
"I can't believe you forgot already...I'm talking about the LETTER!!" he replies surprised at her forgetfulness.
"Oh!..uh..! S-sorry, you know...with everything going on I kind of....
"There's no need to explain Mio, I understand" he cuts her words short with a reassuring tone.
"...Wait a minute Mikey...I still have a question" she calls out with a sudden curiosity.
"really...what is it?" He asks instantly.
"System what does the "Race" part of the stats entail?" She asks with a bold investigative tone.
"Oh yeah! (I totally forgot about that...)" Mike states in realization.
#-ANSWER- RACE IS THE SPECIFIC SPECIES OR BEING THE HOST IS#
"if that's the case then...why is there a??? on it?!" She continues her interrogation.
#ANSWER- THAT INDICATES THAT THE HOSTS RACE IS UNKNOWN#
"...unknown?! (Shouldn't it have something like human on it or are we not really...)" Mio's eyes widens in shock of the sudden revelation.
"Huh?! doesn't that mean...( I thought about the possibility of us not being actual humans but I never thought...wait this also means that besides humans there are other races?!...) *Gulp!* Mike gulps at the sudden Epiphany.
Mike and Mio suddenly glance at each other and both in chorus ask....
"Then how did we acquire these abilities?!!" ×2
#-ANSWER- THE REASON THE HOST HAS SOME UNREGISTERED ABILITIES IS UNKNOWN, BUT DUE TO BEING EXPOSED TO THE COSMIC WAVE, ONE CAN ACQUIRE REGISTERED ABILITIES, HOWEVER, THE WAVES MIGHT HAVE AWAKEN THE HOST'S DORMANT ABILITIES.#
"So that means...we were born with these abilities...(if that is true then..) System why didn't me or Mio gain a registered Ability and what causes the waves" Mike in awe of the previous info rebuttals with a thoughtful question.
#-ANSWER- THE REASON THE HOST DIDN'T GAIN A REGISTERED ABILITY IS BECAUSE THE HOST HAS ALREADY BEEN REGISTERED AT THAT "TIME"....#
#-ANSWER 2- WHAT CAUSES THE WAVE IS....ERROR! ERROR! THIS INFORMATION IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME #
The system's failure to provide information about the waves' origin sent a chill down Mike's spine. Mio's grip on his arm tightened, her eyes wide with concern.
"Uh...l-let's just focus on the letter for now" Mio gaining her composure tries to lighten the mood.
"Y-yeah...your right" Mike replies recovering from the previous shock.
"Come on...let's read it...together " he says with a smile.
"O-okay...." She replies nervously.
THE LETTER
~~My dearest son....if your reading this then that means, either the Apocalypse has started or in the worst case senerio you've time traveled.....
I know u must have a lot of questions, but I can only reveal this much at this time....
Firstly, you have to know that you and Mio are...special, and precious things tend to attract unwanted attention and so they are to be protected at all costs, which has been me and Mrs. Lily's(Mio's mom) job since you we're born...
But things have gotten far out of hand so we had to continue our jobs and mislead the "unwanted attention" as long as we can so you can fullfil your destinies.
Secondly, Mike...your abilities has the power to shape reality itself, it can either aid you or...destroy you, so u must learn to control it and stay away from the past no matter what. There are so many dangerous people in this world so please keep your abilities secret...at least till the Apocalypse hits.
Lastly, Mio if your reading this too...please keep him away from paradoxes and make sure to always be by his side....but no making babies though...hehe! Sorry terrible sense of humur, so take care of each other....and don't try to find me.
Ohh! and Mike...THE TIMEFLUX RESONATES~~
AFTER READING THE LETTER
"...they left to protect us?! Why?!...because of some stupid destiny?!" Mike's eyes narrowed as he processed the information. He thought about all the times his mom had been secretive, all the times she'd hinted at danger. "If they left to protect us from the 'unwanted attention'," he muttered, "then that means they're in danger." A spark of determination ignited within him. He took a deep breath, his mind racing with possibilities. "I have to find them," he said, his voice firming up.
"As Mio's gaze locked onto Mike's determined expression, her eyes widened in alarm.
'Mikey, wait,' she cautioned, her voice tinged with worry.
'We can't rush into this without a plan. We have no idea what we're up against." *grab* Mio quickly grabs his hand stopping him from walking through the door.
Mike who has a serious look on his face immediately says..."Mio, let...go of me"
"...what the hell do u think your doing?!" She asks with a pissed but worried look on her face.
"...isn't it obvious...I'm going to find my mom and yours, and bring them back no matter what!!" He says while gritting his teeth.
"And what are you going to do if you run into the dangerous "unwanted attention?!!" she yells at him.
"...you saw it on the letter right?! My ability has the power to shape reality itself...I think I can handle any danger that comes my.... "
*SLAP!!* before mike could finish that sentence he was halted with a slap that went across his face, the sound echoes across the Living room signalling the sudden silence.
"...you stupid jerk!...you've always been cautious, and handled every situation rationally!"
"...but now when it matters most, you're letting your emotions get the best of you!!"
"...and your ability that you're so confident in, you don't even know their limits or implications yet,"
"...and what's worse?, your mom said your abilities could also destroy you!"
"And...what about...us?!,...you promised you'll never leave me again and always stand by me....was there any truth to that?!"
"I'm not saying we shouldn't find them or anything...but...we should prepare and gather information before we go after them together! YOU DUMMY! *whack!* JERK! *whack!* DUFUS! *whack!* *sob sob sniff!*.
Mio with tears rolling down her cheeks sobs while gently hitting Mike's chest with her face pressed against it in complete sorrow.
"...I'm...really sorry Mio...I got overwhelmed by my emotions and almost did something stupid, (...Mio has never slapped me before...even though she kinda bullied me but she only smacked my head or hit me anywhere else...but...she did today and thanks to that I was able to snap out of it...if she hadn't...)
*sniff* "I-It's alright...but please don't ever try to leave me again ok?!" Mio interrupts Mike's thoughts while calming herself.
*wipe wipe* Mike wipes her tears with his thumb while gently holding her smooth face and says... "I promise I won't abandon you no matter what!".
"As they stood there, the world around them melted away, leaving only the gentle hum of the air conditioner and the soft beat of their hearts.
Mio's breath danced across Mike's skin, sending shivers down his spine.
Their faces drew closer, their lips almost touching, the anticipation building into a palpable tension.
Mike's mind went blank, his thoughts consumed by the warmth of Mio's body, the sweet scent of her hair, and the gentle pressure of her fingers on his skin.
In that moment, nothing else mattered.nothing could possibly disrupt this moment...right... *Ring Ring Ring Ring*
The phone's shrill ring cut through the air, shattering the intimacy of the moment.
Mike's head jerked back, his eyes snapping open as he stared at Mio in confusion, as if waking from a dream."
The phone's ringing pierced through the air, breaking the spell that had enveloped them. Mike hesitated for a moment before answering, wondering who it could be.
"Hello?" he said, his voice cautious. There was a pause on the other end, and then a familiar voice spoke up.
"Mike, it's Chloe." Mike's eyes widened in surprise.
"Chloe? How did you...?" He trailed off, realizing he didn't have her number saved.
"Never mind that," Chloe said, her voice firm. "I just wanted to check up on you, how's Mio have u given her her bag?! "
"...well she's fine....yeah I've given it to her" he replies reluctantly.
"Uhh..! Where are u right now?... She asks anxiously.
"Mmm...where I am?...well I'm at home, any problem" he replies.
"...just curious...take care bye" she says skepticaly.
"Okay...! Bye!! He ends the call.
After ending the call, Mike let out a sigh and glanced over at Mio. "Guess who that was," he said, his voice casual.
Mio snorted, "Chloe, right?" Mike nodded, and Mio's expression turned dismissive.
Before Mike could respond, Mio pointed to the letter. "Hey, Mikey, check out this last message. It seems important."
Mike's eyes scanned the page, his brow furrowed in concentration. As he read the words "The Timeflux Resonates", a shiver ran down his spine."( why am i suddenly feeling anxious...)
He felt a strange energy building up inside him, like a spark about to ignite. "The Timeflux Resonates," he whispered, the words barely leaving his lips before his body began to shake violently. "(what is this feeling it's like I'm having a seizure...)
"Mikey?! She calls out to him.
*thud!* Mike drops on the floor like a dead tree while muttering "I won't let you take her!" and shaking continuously.
"Mikey!!!" Mio yells while rushing towards him.