I awoke in a thick clear liquid around me smelling of medicine and dirt the door to the pod slid open as I gained feeling in my limbs. Reaching for the helmet I removed it and brought my legs forward stepping out the pod. Realizing I was nude for some reason " Well where are my clothes did they dissolve in the liquid?'' The room was dark so I was unable to see if there was anything I could wear. "I remember there''s a control panel over here somewhere" taking my time in the dark I headed towards the panel and pressed a button.
The room was illuminated in light blinding me for a second. I noticed I still had some of that medicine liquid on me I left a trail of it all the way to the panel from the pod. Which had a pile of clothes folded and prepared over to the side along with a towel. Walking over towards the towel I wiped all the gunk off my skin and as I did I noticed the changes I thought only existed in the virtual world turning out to be real all along.
There was a mirror next to the clothes and the sexy woman staring back at me was a sight to behold. My skin was always a tan color but it had this gray pale coloring to it that was just unhealthy looking. Now its glossy and supple the color has deepened and become a light bronze color. My hazel eyes have become more pronounced with an added purple-gray lining around the irises. My cute nose and sharp chin are more pronounce giving me this air of quiet confidence highlighting my other improved features.
My hight included I''ve grown a good 3-4 inches which filled me out a little more with increased muscle and giving room for my enlarged bosom it''s a good one or two sizes larger and the shape is more rounded and perky. leading to my killer waist and that could make a coke bottle jealous and a four-pack of abbs that I never thought I could see on my body. Turning to the side I eyed my lovely round and juicy butt I would hug it if I could, so scrumptious looking. Then those toned thighs and legs that belong on a track star Ummm so nice....... " Man I might become a narcissist if I''m not careful."
Cough cough! "Asandria I don''t mind you admiring your self, but were short on time so why don''t you get dressed."
"Ahhh" I jumped and turned around finding my mom in sleep clothes looking with a face of amusement. " Don''t sneak up on me like that, where did you even come from." A red face, I grabbed the change of clothes and started getting dressed. "Well I wasn''t trying to sneak up on you the AI informed me of your training completion, but when you were just standing there for over five minutes checking yourself out I had to get you moving along. Things have changed in the past few days the evaluation was moved up to tomorrow and the Family heads will be in attendance."
In the middle of sliding on my nice black and blue jumpsuit I stooped to look up."Really tomorrow I thought I had like three more days what changed." " The family heads got involved somehow and there interested in the performance of the younger generation you especially I suspect."
That gave me pause, I mean really for little old me how curious could they be. " Don''t worry about it I''ve seen your training data everything looks good your more than prepared, excelling even compared to some of your peers. But we have no time for this hurry follow me to your room I have some data and tips you need to look over before tomorrow morning it might give you a slight edge on the competition."
Zipp with my jacket fully on I walked towards my mom following her towards the hall to the living area. "So I still think you just throwing me into the virtual world was kind of mean. Right after you and aunty just whisk me away and ruin my birthday all in a few short days and weeks."
Pausing Mom just stood there just realizing I think that she missed the fact it was my birthday the day I was dragged here. "I''m so sorry Asandria I was too distracted and angry that day, I still thought you were not my original daughter then I''ll make it up to you I promise." She responded not looking back as we walked on she was so quiet after that, we continued to walk to my room in silence I regretted my rashness on the subject it was not fair the way I approached it. "Mom I''m sorry I was not trying to blame you just remind you for a second. And stop calling me Asandria I''m to use to Asa its just more convenient."
She turned to me and smiled as we approached my room we walked in, the room before I am completely different from the one I left before my training. The gray spartan layout is gone replaced by light blue paint, a fancier desk, and bed replacing the old ones and the best touch some of my old items and stuff from the orphanage. "Wow, I don''t know what to say...thanks."
"Your welcome I know this can''t make up for lost time but I hope it can help. Your aunt is to thank for retrieving your personal items from the orphanage, show her your appreciation the next time you see her. The data on your peers and evaluation are on the terminal built into your desk, get some rest, and be prepared for tomorrow." Finishing her words mom waved me goodnight as she walked out to go back to sleep.
I glanced at the clock on my PAL 3:38 am. That gives me a little more than six hours till the evaluation, plenty of time for me to look over this data and rest. But do I really want to be here and do all this, sure I have a family now but is it worth all the complications that come with my new status. Mom and auntie seem nice but what about everyone else from what I gather this evaluation is very important to core members of the family. It determines my fate from here on.......the deceit and intrigue that nobles live with the wars and lust for power that plagues the upper class do I really want in that life. Sure the luxury and privileges are great but it comes at a cost of duty and corruption.
Man, this thought process is too depressing for now I''ll let future me solve it I have tomorrow to worry about. let me get a quick nap then on to opposition research. Flopping on to the bed Asa drifted of to sleep unaware of the storm brewing over the horizon.If you discover this tale on Amazon, be aware that it has been stolen. Please report the violation.
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Universal Earth Time(UET) 04/4/16,003 , Evaluation Day, Telten
I got ready for the evaluation early this morning, all my preparations and research was finished two hours before the designated time of the gathering which is at 10 am. Located on the primary town training grounds and arena behind the main manor building. Speaking of which this manor is huge it spans half a mile long and a quarter-mile wide, its six floors high with two basement levels. The design I heard is modeled after the capital building of an old earth empire called the USA whatever that means, apparently they had control of around half of the earth at one point. I''ll have to do more research on it later its an interesting topic.
My breakfast was light just eggs and some toast, the juice though was heavenly it was this clear blue color and the sweet tartness was just so good, I want more but they ran out of stock in the kitchen. Apparently the evaluation is split into three age groups and the elite and regular sections. Ages 7-11 youths, 12-16 early teens, and the 17-21 young adults. I''m designated to participate in the young adult elite section because a potential heir to the family is expected to perform on elite levels.
No wonder why mom and auntie were so concerned for me and just dumped me into a virtual two years of education and training at accelerated levels there was no way I could have been ready for this otherwise. And then there are the main power players in this years tests the people that mom gave me data on last night the elite of the elite. Tesal one of my cousins from the female mainline, she''s a combat and tactics prodigy. Dent a distant cousin also from the female mainline he won''t ever be able to inherit because he''s a man but his knowledge in all noble subjects are deep and his combat skills are in the top three of this generation. Also, there''s Alada from the main male line she''s like a jack of all kinds of girl she has skills in many subjects but not very strong in a particular one she''s always fourth in the ranking. Then there''s Fauder the main heir of the male mainline a true genius in all areas combat, tactics, leadership, and noble subjects.
He''s the person everyone has to hope on for the future of the Family''s development I might have a shot beating the other three but with him, it''s a long shot at best. But you never know miracles can happen I''ll just do my best and hope I don''t run into any of them before the finals in the last round.
Beep!, Looking at my PAL a notification just came it''s a message from my aunt wishing me luck. With a wide smile across my face, I replied thanks. There is one thing I appreciate about Aunt Helena is that she always takes the time to check in on me even if she only uses a few words, it''s nice to know someone cares.
"Ok time to get ready, its almost 10 am now" Beep! right, when I said that my PAL had another message come in, this time from the evaluation community calling all participants to be on the training grounds in 15min. Taking my jumpsuit jacket from last night I left my room heading towards one of the back entrances. Along the way, I saw several teens and kids heading in the same direction talking among themselves some nervous some confident.
Leaving the manor the training ground was on full display taking up about one-sixth of the surface area of the town its a massive facility. With several arenas withstands multiple fields for drills and at least two pool complexes the training grounds are truly a place where entertainment and training meet. Following the directions from my PAL I''m heading for the main arena, other groups are splitting of heading for there respective gathering spots. Mom told me that the twins and little Selera are also participating in their respective age brackets elite sections. The twins being 12 are in the early teen''s age group and Selera being 9 is in the youth group. Mom is cheering them on and Aunt Helena is going to be watching me Dad who I have not met yet is still on a mission so he is watching through a virtual stream.
Proceeding on the route it brought be to the center field of the main arena, all around me the regular elites are lining up on there designated spots determined by rank and skill level. Expecting to be placed in the back because I''m unranked, the route instead took me directly to the front row facing the audience and the seats of honor. Making me stand right where I did not want to be in the center of attention along with the other genius elites. To my left stood Alada who seemed to be the first of the main elites to arrive.
"Well, I should have known it would turn out this way." Alada looked toward me with curiosity trying to determine what my words meant. She is a nerdy cute looking 17-year-old girl with pale skin and red hair with some freckles sprinkled on her face complimenting her round emerald eyes, standing about 5''9 she seems to be hiding under a baggy jumpsuit. But I can see she has a sexy figure under there.
"Well well look who the wolf dragged home this time, a street rat" My thoughts were interrupted by the arrogant voice of someone. With narrowed eyes, I turned seeing a large muscled youth about 6''5 and 18 years of age with tan skin and brown hair. His sharp narrow steel-grey eyes and sharp features gave him the look of a wolf on the prowl. " Who are you calling a rat mangey mutt." My response put a frown on his face but before he could continue someone else jumped in.
"Now Dent don''t bully our newly found cousin she has enough problems on her hands already being thrown into the pit when she just got here. She most likely won''t pass anyway so don''t get so worked up I already feel bad for her." The silky voice of Tesal killed the tension in the air. Standing at 5''11 Tesal was a 19-year-old bombshell of a girl with her tannish brown skin a trademark of my side of the family. Her curves and figure could give me steep competition with exotic almond-shaped purple-blue eyes and curly black hair she could be one of those women that wars were launch over.
I didn''t know if I should be happy she stuck up for me or mad that she doubted my chances today."Thanks, but I will be passing today." Tesal looked at me with amusement and a small smile " well if you say so girl good luck." She walked up and stood between me and Dent Facing forward toward the stands where all the adults and elders were sitting. Dent with a sneer did the same.
Minutes passed by and it was only a few minutes till 10 am looking around almost all of the 500 young people participating in the elite section were here. Then Fauder finally showed walking up behind the rest of us he stood to Aladas left my first impressions were silent confidence complemented by a little pride. Fauder stood at 6''3 with a lean toned build his skin had a sunkissed look to it gleaming in the light, he had brown hair and eyes a dark brown that was full of wisdom and intelligence. Overall he reminded me of a lion looking over and ruling the savanna.
He spoke no words only looked over the rest of us and gave a polite head nod, Alada and Tesal responded in kind and Dent just glared at him. When our eyes meet I saw recognition and then indifference. I also noded back but in my heart I swore then to show up these prideful Elites and prove my place in this family and this world.