Protoss Overmind
Chapter 1: Afterlife, Reincarnation, and Exposition.
What happened? I … I died. How? Why? I don't remember. Why do I remember
"Open your eyes" a being said. I had eyes? Still? I did. When I opened them, I saw a hooded figure with tendrils of light spraying from his back and surrounding me. It was Inarius from Diablo. "Wha … wha …" I stammered. "Do not fear, I am Inarius. You died" he said. "I already know that, but I don't know how or why." He twitched, almost surprised. "Impressive, but the how and why is not important. You will remember in time. Just know that you have impressed those infinitely your greater. Just know that you have impressed them so much that the have elected to reincarnate you." What?
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I don't have that many memories from my past life but I am fairly certain that I wasn't that remarkable. "ok." I said slightly flabbergasted. "How, exactly, did I impress these … beings. And also, are you Inarius? Right? " He is visibly surprised. I can't tell if it is pleasantly so or not. "Yes, I am. You continue to surprise. As to the answer of your first question, I don't know. But I am starting to see the hints that lead to the answer already. Just know that it is not just a single glorious act, but the way that you lived your life." "The life that I had before, the one that was observed" I said and then swallowed nervously. Inarius tilts his head. "You were aware that you were being observed, most claim to believe but are either alarmed or start to pray when it is revealed that they were being observed." I swallowed again and said " I remember always theorizing that we were being observed but never could prove it. I never let myself think too much about it too much or else I would become paranoid or would become Deadpool."
Inarius spoke again "interesting. Who is Deadpool." "A guy who went insane, found out that he was being observed, and then started talking to his observers. It is a thing called 'breaking the fourth wall." I finish saying with my pointer finger up. "Curious " He responded. "Don't find him. He infuriates everyone." I warned. He didn't respond. "OK. What am I becoming when I quote-unquote "reincarnate." He paused, probably for dramatic effect, "A protoss/zero hybrid." A hybrid. "A hybrid! But I don't want …" I pause, unsure what to say. He tensed. "You don't what?" I paused "I don't want to destroy the universe." He relaxed. "then don't. " I was confused "what do you mean? What is my purpose as a hybrid? Amon built them to destroy the universe and replace it. What am I meant to do if not that." "Build" He said. "build." "what?" I asked. He seemed to take a breath.
"There are zerg and protoss who grew an understanding with each other and have developed a form of with each other, but they have asked for a leader, protector, and leader to help them build a brand new civilization. Your purpose is to help them do this as well as protect them from whatever threat appears to confront them. And before you ask this is an alternative universe. The history you know has occurred exactly as you may or may not remember with the exception of Raynor and Kerrigan had a child who now leads the Zerg Swarm and a storm made from various unknown eenergies has spawned connecting two universes. Your… people plan to move to this new universe to make a new start. This is where you come in. This is your form." I look like a protoss with zerg like mandibles on the side of his head and 8 tendrils of light splayed behind my body. "Ok. Cool." I said. "Also, I should warn you that this event is also causing minor tears and portals to other universes as well. They are not big or strong enough, like the storm proper, so some people or creatures that you recognize may appear, briefly or permanently. Worlds may also appear as well but the storm keeps them somewhat safe as well as makes it difficult to travel to them as well."
Ok,, that's a thing. "Why am I being told this. Shouldn't I just be told that did good so I am being reincarnated and then be dropped into the deep end?" He seemed to contemplate this For a second. Finally, he spoke. "Because this storm has made things many times more dangerous for everyone. It has connected my universe with others, including those of the storm or heroes. And those beyond. No one, including those you impressed, know what is going to appear nor what it will do. We have, however, observed creatures, or what we think are creatures, moving within the storm. And several phenomena have occurred that I cannot explain, and my betters refuse to explain what is going on. A plague has appeared in the burning hells and angels are cutting each other down in the shinning heavens. I will be returning to Sanctuary to prepare it for what ever comes out of the storm. You venture to wherever you feel is best for your people. So despite all that I have told, we are basically "throwing you into the deep end." Once you are reborn it is "sink or swim" out there. We ,Lilith and I, may be contacted but it cannot be guaranteed. This may be the last chance we speak to each other." He says with some regret. Ok. That is kind of sad. "When do I go there?" I asked. He responded with a clap and I was surrounded in darkness.
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