PROJECT: Earth

Chapter 1: prologue

My name is Mark O'Neill, I'm twenty years old and live with my parents and little sister in a small silent town. I go to a college in the city, studying medicine, hoping to become a doctor one day. As a kid I've always wanted to be a superhero, but you know how that goes when you grow up, you got to face reality and choose an actual career since it's just a little impossible to be a superhero, right? I didn't know it back then but today is the day my whole life changed…

Blades clashed, an orange blade clashed with red ones. A duel that would decide whether I'd live or die. The exhaustion was getting to me, I could barely defend myself from the incoming attacks. A voice told me to keep going, but I couldn't. I was too busy thinking how I got into this mess. In literally one day so much has changed in my life. After today nothing would go back to the way it was.

Whoops, that's a bit too far ahead, a little confusing isn't it? Let's start from the beginning shall we?


Just like every other day I sat in the train on my way to school. The small town I live in is outside of the city, so I have to get up early almost every day just to make in on time.

''I wonder if today's going to be any different from other days. Nothing ever happens around here. I can't believe I always thought that the city was something special. I suppose that's what you get when you grow up outside of the town.'' I thought to myself, thinking back at the old days when I was just a kid.

''Another day, another class with Goodson and his rants about how important schoolwork is, ugh.'' While mentally complaining about my homeroom teacher, I didn't notice my train arriving at its final destination. What I also didn't notice was a not so happy looking girl, waiting on me next to the train.

Nathalie is pretty much my best friend. We grew up the same town and we both went to the same school when we were younger. My mom and her mom used to be friends before we were born. Atleast that's what my mom always tells us. Nathalie her mother passed away after she was born, the only thing she has left are pictures of her mother. That's why she loves taking pictures and always wanted to do something with photography for the longest time, but never got a chance to chase her dream. Her dad doesn't really supported her and wants her to become something like a doctor. Because of this she literally started doing the same study I'm doing, which is nice because after middle school we started to see eachother less and less until we started at the college two years ago, that's when we started to hang out again. She told me she had made up her mind about a job as photographer but she still loves taking pictures as a hobby. After being reunited after all these years we've been looking out for eachother again, just like the old days.

''Mark! I can't believe you're late. Again!'' Nathalie nearly yelled at me. ''How can you be late? Were you daydreaming again? No, no let me guess, you fell asleep in the train?''

''Good morning to you too.'' I said rubbing my tired eyes. ''For your information I just didn't notice the train had stopped. I mean c'mon it's early, I can't help it.''

''Very funny.'' Nathalie said putting her hands on her hips. ''That's not going to help the fact that we're going to mis our bus.''

''Just relax we're gonna be fine.'' I assured her with a nervous smile. I doubt we're going to be fine. We still have to catch a bus…

''Ugh, just like every other time you're way to relaxed. We're going to get in trouble because of it again…'' Nathalie said letting out a sigh. ''This is going to be the third time this month!'' She said while dragging me along.

''You know we could just make a run for the bus and hope we get there before a huge crowd forms.'' I said starting to run pass Nathalie. ''C'mon hurry up!''

After running for a moment I came to a hold at the bus stop waiting on the bus, slightly catching my breath. I didn't notice I left Nathalie behind as she came running around the corner, completely red-faced. She stopped next to me, resting her hand on her thigs, trying to catch her breath.

''Can you for once, not run off?'' Nathalie said through her panting.

''Right, I keep forgetting you're not as fast as I am.'' I said looking at Nathalie trying to regain her breath. Nathalie shifted her hands from her thighs to my shoulder so she wouldn't fall over. After catching her breath a bit she flipped me off with a smile.

''You better get that smug grin off your face, or I'll help you with it.'' Nathalie said regaining her composure. ''You know it's rude to leave a lady behind and make her run after you.'' She said putting a hand on her chest and mimicked a noble woman's accent.

''Oh fair maiden please forgive me, please don't send me off to the hangings.'' I begged with a smile. ''But seriously you shouldn't skip gym class so much, you'll get fat.'' I continued earning a punch to my arm from Nathalie.

"Aww you know exactly how to sweet talk a girl. No wonder you don't have a girlfriend." Nathalie said giving me a death glare. Before we both broke the silence with giggles and laughter.

This is the thing about Nath, she may not like all my jokes but we share the same sense of humor. I always tell her it's because her crazy matches my crazy.

Just then the bus finally arrived at its stop. The doors opened to let its passengers out. After all the people got off the bus, I got swarmed by what felt like a million of people, who wanted a seat in the bus. I can't blame them, the bus is really late… In the process my phone fell from my coat, shattering the glass, making sure it would need to be repaired.

''Crap, now I'm gonna have to get this repaired.'' I said frowning at my broken phone. Nathalie laughed at my misfortune. (AN: Never forget kids, friends help you through these kind of situations, best friends on the other hand will just make fun of you.)

''It isn't funny Nath! Don't you know how much the repair is going to cost? Not to mention how long it's going to take?'' Nathalie patted my back and gave me a sympathetic face.

"Come on Mark it's not like you don't have money to pay for it and I'm pretty sure your parents would pay for it if you really couldn't pay for it.'' Nathalie said smiling at me. "Now let's sit before those seats get taken." Nathalie said as she made her way to two free seats. I was still looking at my phone. A little bummed out at what just happened.


After sitting in the bus for half an hour, we finally arrived at school, obviously way to late. We both knew our homeroom teacher Mr. Goodson wasn't going to be very forgiving about us being late again. Goodson's probably a nice guy if you get to know him, but as a teacher he is kinda… Hmmm, how do I put it, ah yes an ass. He is probably a little overworked and stressed to add to the list, he's just one of those teachers that follows the rules like his life depends on it. We walked into the classroom and were met with Goodson's angry eyes.

Looks like I'm going to have to take the blame for this one…

''How many times have I told you two to take a bus earlier! This is the third time this month! You two keep being late to my class so I suppose I can't let you two enter my class.'' Goodson said with a sharp tone. He probably hasn't had his morning coffee yet... hehe…

''It's not Nathalie's fault Mr. Goodson, atleast be reasonable and let Natalie in, she's late because of me.'' I tried to reason with him, some people in the class started to whisper. Bargaining with a teacher, not the smartest idea…

''Oh, is that so? Well then I suppose I can let Nathalie participate in my class, however you are not allowed Mark and remember another slip up like this and you're in a lot more trouble. It's very honest of you to tell the truth but this is the final straw, you two are just late every single time. I just can't let you enter my class.'' Mr. Goodson said before turning back to the class. Nathalie took a seat with some of her friends and gave me an awkward smile, before I walked away. Leaving the classroom.

"Late again Markie?" A voice said from across the hall. It was Roxanne my ex-girlfriend. Ever thought damn my ex is fucking insane? Roxanne is probably that times ten. Seriously that girl was still obsessed with me, even after I broke up with her more than 2 years ago. She couldn't stand it when another girl had my attention and mostly went bonkers every time she saw me talking with Nathalie. Never really understood the obsession anyway…

"Yeah, kinda my fault though. I was being way to relaxed again, I got up late and nearly missed the train.'' I said putting my hands in my pockets. ''I suppose it's alright Goodson still let Nathalie in.'' I looked over to Roxanne who gave me a sour look in return at the mentioning of Nathalie. You've got to be kidding me…

''Hanging around with her again, Markie?'' She said walking up to me. ''It's a shame you chose her over me, we could have been so good together.'' Roxanne said running a finger underneath my chin, giving me a seductive look.

''I didn't choose her over you, hell I haven't had a relationship after we broke up.'' I said slapping her finger away, making her frown. ''You know damn well why I broke up with you.''

''Yeah, yeah because you thought I was being overprotective. But I have to be, you hang around that bitch way too much.'' Roxanne said looking into the classroom where Nathalie was sitting, making me frown at what she called Nathalie.

''I can't believe you! This is why I broke up with you!'' I said getting angry with Roxanne. ''Why can't you just accept that I have other female friends beside you? Are you really that obsessed with me?''

''Oh Markie, you are so blind, the fact that you can't see that it'll only take one thing for her to jump into your arms is just painful.'' She explained as the sour look returned on her face. ''I just couldn't let that happen then, and I won't now. You'll come crawling back to me one day. I just know it.'' Roxanne said pushing me aside and walking off.

Goddamn she's one crazy girl…


The rest of the school day was pretty uneventful. We had some lessons on treating patients and wounds, before the day ended with a lecture about broken bones by my favorite teacher Goodson (NOT) and ofcourse he gave us an extra homework assignment. Typical Goodson, handing out extra homework…

The bus stopped at the train station, while I was deep in thought about what I was going to do when Nathalie spoke up, waking me from my daydream

''Don't forget to swing by tonight so we can prepare for Goodson's fieldtrip. My dad is working a night shift so he won't throw a tantrum when he finds out I had you over.'' Nathalie said reminding me for the third time.

''I won't mom, I'll be there around eight, don't worry. I won't forget.'' I assured her earning a giggle from her. ''You go on ahead, I still need to get my phone fixed and the faster I do that, the faster I get my phone back.'' I said earning a smirk from Nathalie.

''Just promise you won't forget to stop by. We really have to prepare for this fieldtrip or else Goodson's going to explode.'' Nathalie said giving me a serious look.

''I promise I won't forget, c'mon have a little faith in me.'' I said nudging her a bit earning a few more giggles as she started giggling I began tickling Nathalie a bit making her laugh.

''Mark stooooooop! Fine get your phone fixed, just make sure you're on time tonight!'' Nathalie laughed before escaping my grasp and walking off towards the train giving me a wave.

Apparently Goodson gave us an assignment for the excursion for next week, which means we aren't spending a lesson in the classroom, which sounds like a win in my book.

''I didn't even know there was a phone shop near the station'' I thought aloud as I passed a newly opened shop which looked like some kind of repair shop. ''Well its worth a shot.'' I told myself as I entered the shop

An older looking man in what looked like some sort of lab coat stood behind the counter. He looked like a man who knows what he's doing. The man greeted me and asked me what he could help me with. In response I showed him my phone. Before I was able to ask if he could fix it for me he took it from my hand.

''Don't worry about it buddy, I'll be able to fix it.'' He assured me. ''Looks like your phone's screen needs a replacement and the processor inside is broken. It'll take me a bit longer but it'll be quick.'' These kinda things often cost a ton and take for ages, there goes the money I was saving.

''I'll be right back.'' The man said taking my phone into a small workshop behind the counter.

I couldn't believe my ears, this weird guy was going to fix a broken phone in only a few minutes? Just like that? This guy must be some kind of pro when it comes to fixing phones or maybe he's a wizard, a phone wizard, pff what am I thinking…

I was pretty damn surprised when the man came back from his workshop a few moments later with my phone repaired, he was finishing putting it back together with a small tool. The lights on my phone glowed a bit orange, which may I add looked pretty freaking sweet. This is going to cost me most of my savings isn't it? Screw you fate!

''That was insanely quick… That's gonna cost me extra isn't it?'' I asked a bit afraid of the answer.

''It's for free, don't worry about it buddy, just don't let it happen again.'' My eyes lit up with amazement at the mentioning of the repair being free of charge. Great service, quick and free of charge.

''Man, I thought I was lucky for finding this place randomly, but this really made my day sir! Thank you!'' I said gratefully accepting my repaired phone. Best. Day. Ever.

I thanked the man dearly for repairing my phone a second time (It was free after all!) before leaving his shop, he just smiled at me as I got to the station to wait for the next train to arrive. Now it's finally time to go home…


After an exhausting train ride home, the sun had already set and the last cold winter winds were kicking up, which wasn't all that lovely if I say so myself. I can't believe it's almost spring… yet these cold winds keep coming back…

I felt my phone vibrate in my pocket as I neared my neighborhood. I pulled out my phone and read the messages I hadn't read yet.

From Nathalie:

''Don't forget! Be here past eight, that's when my dad leaves!''

''Really? Reminding me a third time? C'mon I asked you to have some faith in me… :P'' I send back a bit annoyed at her text. Although it's really sweet of her to remind me…

''Fourth* time! Don't forget :)'' A new message showed itself almost instantly on my screen making me smile.

''Fine, around eight. I'll be there no problem.'' I send back before checking the other message I got from my little sister.

From Gremlin (Emily):

''Next time you order something online please let me know, k? that little box of yours could have been frozen in this god awful weather.''

''Hey! Winter is beautiful! Don't disrespect the best season of all!'' I send back as a joke.

''Mark… Don't get sidetracked. The little box, what's in it?'' Emily send back within seconds.

''Right the little box, how are you sure it's mine?'' I send back a bit confused. Pretty sure I didn't order anything…

''Your name is on the package, so it's your problem =p'' Emily send back after a moment of typing.

''So the package has my name on it, but you took the liberty to open it up and check what's inside? Rude :('' I send back, meaning half of the message although it was meant as a joke this wasn't the first time Emily opened my mail, she knows I hate it.

''I got curious!'' She send back. ''Now hurry up and take it off my hands, I've got silver promo's with my duo! Cya nerd!''

''Who does she think she is? Calling me a nerd? She plays more than I do… Well, I might as well go home and check this box out and see what's inside.'' I said to myself while walking home.

Not noticing the menacing red and grey figure perched on top of the rooftops near me, keeping its visor focused on me.


Authors note

Emerald here for a freaking third time, I just keep being dissatisfied with these first couple of chapters… So for the third time since the chapter has been live I'm adding things here and there! Just small updates and grammar fixes, which most likely add new ones eksdee. Anywho this is chapter one version 5.0 or something… I lost count _ Maybe this time I will be satisfied with the results. Down below you can see the added authors note from last update and the original underneath that one. Anyway gtg bye! (Future, future) Emerald out!

Emerald Here with a quick side note after the chapter has been up for about nine weeks or so. I corrected some mistakes in the chapter and some things I wasn't satisfied with, mostly because some of the mistakes I made were horrible, lol. Still hope you enjoyed the chapter. Down below is the original authors note for the chapter with a bit more clarification on things. Anyway (future) Emerald out…

Well there you have it folks, the first chapter of my very first fanfiction ever! It's a bit of a slow start with split up small chapters in the beginning, but I promise the upcoming chapter are going to be longer (around 4.5k up until 5/6k.). This is like version 3.0 of this chapter. I changed so much stuff in the last few days and I think it's finally ready to be uploaded. I really hope you all enjoyed it (don't worry action is coming :P). I've never written an English story like this before so excuse me of any mistakes in the story. The next chapter will be available shortly after I post this one, wouldn't want to let the excitement build up to much (or would I? mehehehehe). See you guys in the next chapter,

Emerald out.