Chapter 4
Justin soon came to a laboratory some ways away from the Elder's chamber. He knocked at the door and was greeted by the sight of… Dr. Elefun?
"The surprises just don't stop, do they?" thought Justin.
"So, you're the new Guardian, hmmmm? Let's get down to business then." He walked over to a bare wall, and then pressed a button. The wall flung up, revealing a computer screen.
"This is the ultimate in DNA configuration technology. First, the interface will read your mind, and then you can enter whatever abilities, powers, and weapons you want. When you're finished, all you need to do is step into this pod, and the interface will change your DNA accordingly, and equip whatever weapons you chose."
"Okay." Responded Justin. "Let's get started then!"
Justin walked up to the console, and began to enter some information. "Let's see...I've always like Transformers, so I guess I'll make myself half Cybertronian...like Sari!" He typed that in, and kept going. "Weapons...duh, Transformer guns, why not? Also, a lightsaber, cause those are cool...ooh, I can give myself ki control! Awesome!"
Justin pressed the confirm button, and the pod popped open. Justin got into the pod, and it closed.
What followed for him was the WORST PAIN IMAGINABLE.
His body was twisted, and his insides felt like they were on fire. His throat felt like it was in acid, and his brain torn in two.
Finally, it ended, and Justin stepped out.
His pajamas were gone. Instead, he wore a black jacket with a gray shirt, sweatpants with one red stripe on each side, and black and red NIKE's.
"Wow, I Iook awesome!" Exclaimed the newly changed teenager.
"That's not all," said Dr. Elefun. "Look in the mirror."
Justin did – and was met with a cartoony version of his own face, along with spiky hair!
"The mind scan predetermined your new look, as well as configuring your DNA." Explained Dr. Elefun. "You'll be able to blend in with others, no matter what universe in this unit you go to."
"Not only that, but the interface also equipped you with the ability to open dimensional rifts."
"Why?" Justin asked.
"It's how you'll enter other universes, as well as summon different tools you may need. Don't rely on it too much though, your own strengths are what matter. Now, the only thing left is your new name. After all, you can't go around with your old one."
Justin thought for a moment. "I'll call myself….. SHADOW X.
Right then, a giant red Xshowed up on his gray shirt.
"Well, that's appropriate." He said. "Look out multiverse…. Here I come!"
He immdiately opened a rift and ran out into subspace. Dr. Elefun also left the room. Suddenly, there was an electrical surge, causing the DNA machine to activate. It began to create a new body, based on the previously entered data. Unfortunately, the electric surge caused it to change a few things. When it finished, the pod opened, and a figure fell to the floor. He slowly got up, and looked at himself in a nearby mirror. Digusted, he smashed it and opened a rift, walking through it. He whispered one thing as he left - "Must...find...Shadow..."