You did not realize it when you woke up
this morning, but this is the day you become a super hero. Or you thought you
did not, but obviously you actually did. You packed your lunch and went to
school, as usual. You carried your cartoon lunch box, as usual.
Chemistry class started out like normal.
Being partnered with the hottest girl in school distracted you though. Despite
your shaking hands, and your tongue sticking to the roof of your mouth you
attempted to carefully mix the components to the specifications the teacher
wrote on the board. But your partner's posterior kept distracting you. The fact
that she was laughing at all of your lame nerd jokes did not help either.
At step five she asked you to the
upcoming dance. Your hands were shaking so badly you could not measure
accurately. The fact that you turned your head is the only reason the
concoction did not end up in your eyes. So you still have your eyesight, and
that's something.
As you said yes the toxic looking purple
goo violently expanded. The foam covered your hands, causing a tingling
sensation. There was no pain, but it was not pleasant. Eighteen hand washings
later your skin is still stained violet. Your chemistry professor has assured
you there are no harmful side effects from the compound you were creating.
Still, it's hard to be sure.
Lunch comes after chemistry. Opening
your box you find no trace of the meal you packed for yourself. Instead,
sitting next to the empty thermos is a note. A note from your past self. You
read with great trepidation, and trembling hands.
Dear me,
We have just had an accident. I ate all
of our lunch for breakfast. This may seem greedy, but I promise there is a
reason. The compound still on our skin will give us super powers, based on the
next thing we eat. Choose wisely.
Love,
You
Obviously precognition and an extensive
vocabulary will be amongst your powers. Your meal choice will determine the
last and greatest of your abilities. Looking around you see a few options. You
realize you must choose wisely as your responsibility to the world will be
determined in this moment...
To gain X-Ray vision and start the path
of a perverted gray hero, eat some carrots and turn to page 5.
To obtain mental powers such as mind
reading and telekinesis, destining you for a secret identity revolving around
government work after graduation, gobble some fish and turn to page 9.
For physical based powers and the life
of a mindless bruiser that makes it on looks and charm without substance, grab
some spinach and turn to page 15.
To choose the life of a villain and
powers of darkness and danger, leave the school, snack on the nearest baby and
turn to page 666.
In order to gain powers of domination,
teaching, and creating obedience, swallow the note itself and continue on to
the next page...
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