Chapter 1: Typhon Nanites
"First an asteroid of unknown origins began hurtling towards our planet. Where did it come from, why did it chose to hit now, those questions have still been left unanswered. Once the asteroid hit, a black cloud covered the sky blocking out the sun and changed life forever".
"The asteroid released sub atomic particles that affected all life on earth, these particles were dubbed typhon particles and as they came in contact with organic matter they began to mutate. Animals all across the world grew more ferocious and powerful, they lost their sense of loyalty and fear of humans after all we were no longer at the top of the food chain".
"Tirelessly humanity fought these beasts and to no avail our weapons were completely ineffective against them and we suffered being hunted by these beasts for almost 3 generations but then all of a sudden there was a new hope. The next generation of human (if you can call them that) were born with crazy and unbelievable abilities. Though we have no concrete way of testing this because every leaving cell has been infected with typhon nanites but we think the same thing that caused a mutation in animals also caused the mutation in us".
"But instead of being turned into monsters like other animals, humans took longer to undergo the mutation process but we subsequently have more control and we retain all our mental capacity. Well that is the leading theory anyway, but as far as we know it could be wrong."
"As for the Typhon Nanites, we call it this because Typhon was the Father of Monsters and Demons in old mythology. See what they did there kind of clever right anyways, the particles from the astroid had a strange effect on technology".
"It interrupted the radio frequency crippling phones and it also gave off radioactive isotopes like ions blocking communication and crashing satellites. Which is why nowadays it is hard to even get your hands on phones".
"Phones were ancient means of communication pre human evolution. Okay, now for a little history. Can you tell me who was the first....." the teacher then stopped in the middle of her sentence.
This was Ms. Reed the home room teacher for class A4, she was a 5'9" red head who was only 27. This was her third year teaching but she was a very experienced fire user who was drafted to help keep the rowdier kids in check. She walked over to the board and picked up a marker from beside the board.
"You know I am a pretty easy going person but I believe in the old ways. You know before everyone had powers, a little thing called respecting your elders. Just because some of you are stronger than me does not mean you can disrespect me in my own classroom" the marker she was holding suddenly burst into flames as she threw it at one of her students.
The student with no discernable reaction on his face caught the flaming marker and threw it out the window. A small explosion followed causing the students outside the window to scatter.
"Sorry Miss Reed, I was just resting my eyes. It won't happen again", apologized a tall dark skinned guy with his hair neatly cornrowed back. He was wearing all black clothing, black skinny jeans with a black sleeve-less hoodie, a black facemask (the ones you use while sleeping) covering his forhead and two earrings one black and the other purple that radiated a strange glow.
He also had a dragon tattooed down his left arm. His whole being gave off a dangerous vibe. His eyes also had a look of nonchalance, almost like nothing could faze him.
"It's okay I'll let it slide this time" as she glanced down at her watch.
"You know what since there is only 30 minutes left in class and today is your first day, let's introduce ourselves to one another and try to get to know one another, starting with me. I am Mrs. Reed and I will be your home room teacher for the next two years until you guys become seniors".
"My hobbies are teaching, eating Ramen, cooking and playing with my pet Lizzy. Now your turns" she said as she smiled and gestured to the students. The student systematically introduced themselves until it was my turn.
"My name is Morpheus Nightwalker, I am a pretty simple guy who lives a pretty simple life. There is nothing I hate more than complications. My hobbies are sleeping, dreaming and ummm thinking about white fluffy sheep. mmmmmhmm big white soft, fluffy sheep".
"Hmmmm, Nightwalker. I belive there is a senior with that same name that I taught during my first year here. What is your relationship with her. Just wondering, you don't really have to answer. I am just a little curious" asked the teacher making sure I didn't feel like she was prying.
"Oh it's fine, that is a fair question, she is my sister" replied Morpheus disinterested in the conversation, just itching to be able to close his eyes and return to sleep.
"Ohhh sister, really the two of you. Listen not to be rude or anything but ummmm you know Samantha is white and you are auuuum, you know auuuuuuum not white" she said half embarrassed wondering if she over stepped her boundaries.
"Black, I think the word you are looking for is Black and if you think thats is weird both my "parents" are Japanese. But don't rack your brain thinking about it we were both adopted" replied Morpheus without looking at the teacher.
"Sorry, about putting you on the spot but you know in this day and age it is extremely rare to find people who are adopted. I hope I didn't embarrass you or anything like that" the teacher said holding her head down.
"Don't worry, it takes more than that to stress me out" said Morpheus with an impartial look on his face. Why would something like that embarrass me, it was just the fact of life.
He was adopted by the elders of the Nightwalker clan. They without a doubt saved his life, before meeting them he was in a very dark place but the elders came to him and showed him that the darkness is not to be feared, it is a tool and when used correctly it can be lethal.
He had an insurmountable debt to repay and continuing the Art of the Night was the best way he could thank them, not only that but he was damn good at what he did. He was also thankful for his brothers and sisters, who just like him were also adopted.
After all the elders don't care about your past or anything you did before they found you, the only things they care about are results and efficiency. As long as you didn't break the rules you were welcomed with open and loving arms.
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[At the back of the class]
"Nightwalker what a strange name" whispered a boy to his friend beside him.
"Man shut up, you don't get to make fun of people's names, your name is silver. You are literally name after an element on the periodic table" laughed his friend.
"Well in my defense, silver was very precious back in the day and it is really shiny and cool looking, like me. But a name like Nightwalker makes him sound like a zombie or vampire or something" joked the first friend. They then when on to do vampire impressions and make zombie noise.
Jason Blackwell, the guy behind them just looked at them and shook his head before looking over at Morpheus. He didn't know Morpheus but he knew the name Nightwalker, he had heard his father mention it multiple times. Honestly a vampire would be much better he thought to himself before looking away trying not to draw attention to himself.
Jason Blackwell looks like your stereotypical delinquent thug. He wore jeans with a skulk belt buckle around his waist and I white t-shirt with a leather jacket covering him. To make him even more dangerous he was 6'4" and built like a gorilla but this wasn't really what made him menacing, it was the fact that he was a fifth teir enhancer, fourth teir transformer and a third teir manipulator giving him an accumulative teir of twelve.
Which was top notch, in terms of power for first years. In fact he was one of the most powerful first years the school has ever seen based on power distribution alone. Not just that but his father was a very prominent man in the underground world, giving Jason alot of sway in the streets.
----Bell rings----
"Okay class, I leave it up to you guys to finish getting to know each other after class. Tomorrow is more history as well as the next day but then on Thursday we will be learning about society and specifically how it relates to powers and tier systems. I know most of you know this but we have to start with the basics and after that lesson we will learn the elective classes you can take".
"Ohhhhh and if we have time I will teach you subjugation but only if we have time. Okay take care and make good choices" shouted the teacher as she waved the students out of her classroom.
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