GRAVITY'S EMBRACE

CHAPTER 2 AWAKENING

Toby stirred from his slumber, clad in nothing but a pair of trousers. He followed Scar and Mr. Oliver outside, discovering himself within the expansive confines of an opulent mansion. The section he'd just emerged from was but a small part of this grand edifice, and they made their way towards the main building.

As they approached the entrance, Toby was awestruck by the sight. The door of the main building gleamed with pure gold, adorned with intricately engraved lions. Scar knelt on one knee and addressed the figure within, "Your majesty, I have brought the test subject and the scientist."

A woman's voice echoed, beckoning them to enter. The door swung open automatically, and they proceeded. The grand hall stretched before them, with a rich, red carpet leading to a majestic throne flanked by imposing pillars. Scar and Mr. Oliver bowed in deference, but Toby's attention was fixed on the captivating figure seated on the throne.

Her legs were long and slender, her form beguiling. Her visage resembled that of a porcelain doll, framed by cascading black tresses. Her eyes glistened with an alluring allure, and her crimson lips seemed poised to reveal secrets. She exuded a magnetic air of maturity and seduction.

"Bow, you insolent slave! How dare you stand before the queen!" Scar barked, trying to restore decorum.

Toby, however, seemed momentarily entranced, his gaze unyielding. He was roused from his thoughts only when the queen's patience waned. "Have you concluded your spectacle?" she questioned.

Toby snapped out of his trance, swiftly composing himself.

"How's the experiment going"

she asked mr Oliver

"I don't know it's confusing as you can see he's standing all right without any effect of the serum on him"

The lady frowned

"You know let me just go home the serum is probably fake the Chinese have scammed you" Toby shrugged

"Shut him up scar!"the lady said amusingly

Scar stood up cracked his knuckles and said

menacingly

"with pleasure"

scar said looking at Toby menacingly

As Scar charged, his right fist propelled forward with astounding speed and power, generating a swooshing noise that resonated through the air. Toby's heart raced as the imminent danger approached him, his body trembling with anticipation. The tension in the atmosphere was palpable.

In the heat of the moment, Toby's instincts kicked in. He had to defend himself. The incoming fist was a blur, an unstoppable force. But Toby wouldn't give up so easily. He focused on the fist, knowing that he had to keep it from making contact with his face.

In a split-second decision, Toby's body moved with a newfound agility. He leaned to the side and tilted his head, just enough to evade the trajectory of Scar's punch. The powerful strike whizzed past Toby's face, narrowly missing him by a fraction of an inch. Relief washed over him, but he couldn't afford to be complacent.

As the missed punch created a burst of wind that ruffled his hair, Toby assessed the situation. He realized that any contact with Scar's fist could be disastrous. The force behind the punch was enough to cause significant damage.

Realizing he had avoided a potentially dire outcome, Toby decided to create some distance between himself and Scar. He backed away quickly, his heart still pounding from the close call.

Scar, on the other hand, was taken aback by Toby's evasive maneuver. He couldn't believe his eyes. "How did he dodge that!?" Scar muttered to himself in disbelief. He couldn't accept that Toby's evasion was simply a fluke, and his frustration was apparent.

The battle raged on as Scar charged Toby once more, unleashing a relentless flurry of punches. Toby's newfound abilities allowed him to defend himself by deflecting Scar's punches with incredible reflexes. It was a spectacle of agility and power, with Toby managing to keep the upper hand.

Scar, however, was growing increasingly frustrated. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't seem to land a punch on Toby. His annoyance grew, and he muttered a silent command to himself, "berserk mode."

Suddenly, Scar's movements became erratic and unpredictable. His punches, once slow and steady, now became a blur of speed. Toby was caught off guard by the sudden burst of ferocity, and one of Scar's punches struck him squarely in the face.

Toby was sent reeling, his body propelled backward as he skidded across the hall. Pain throbbed through him as he realized his nose was broken, and his face was bleeding. Toby slowly got to his feet, his anger and frustration building. His heart pounded in his chest, and he could feel his body vibrating with energy. His veins pulsed with newfound power, and his eyes turned pitch black.

The transformation was swift and dramatic. Toby's body seemed to vibrate with intensity, and in an instant, he disappeared from where he had been standing. His movement was so rapid that Scar couldn't react in time. Toby reappeared right behind Scar, his presence sending shivers down Scar's spine.

Scar, now petrified, stood motionless, unable to comprehend the speed and power Toby had unleashed. scar said in his head, "Move! Move! Move!"

Toby's emotions were in chaos, but his newfound powers seemed to operate independently. His hands slowly rose as he summoned his extraordinary strength. With a single swift motion, Toby swatted Scar away like a pesky fly. Scar was sent flying through the air, crashing into a pillar and immediately going unconscious.

Toby turned slowly, his body trembling from the exertion. His vision was returning to normal, his veins no longer pulsing, and his eyes reverting back to their usual state. The world seemed to spin around him, and he felt a wave of dizziness washing over him.

The queen, who had been watching the entire battle with amusement, approached Toby, her laughter echoing in the vast hall. "Great! Now, that was what I was expecting," she exclaimed.

"You" the queen pointed at the scientist "leave!"

she commanded

The scientist, who had been hiding in fear, saw the turn of events and seized the opportunity. With a newfound sense of relief, he quickly made his escape from the scene, disappearing without a trace.

Toby, still trembling and disoriented, looked around and saw Scar lying unconscious on the ground. He couldn't comprehend what had just transpired. "What the hell just happened?" he muttered in bewilderment.

The queen bent down to Toby and asked, "You don't remember anything?"

Toby's confusion deepened, and he replied, "I only saw my vision going dark after seeing my blood on my hands."

The queen, still amused, muttered, "So the serum was triggered by your anger."

Toby was desperate for answers, his voice trembling as he asked, "What the hell just happened to me?"

The queen couldn't help but laugh at Toby's incredulity. The mysteries surrounding the serum and his newfound powers were only beginning to unravel, and it was clear that Toby had entered a world far beyond his comprehension.

"you are not the only one with powers, you know. Let me explain what's going on in the world right now. Three years ago, scientists discovered how to stimulate the human body with a genetic serum. It was a groundbreaking moment for genetic evolution. The original serum they created worked perfectly until the test subject exploded from overstimulation. That incident revealed that not everyone could use the serum. So, they began diluting it, which led to the creation of the different grades. Now, there are five grades: Grade A, Grade B, Grade C, Grade D, and Grade F. The serum injected into you was Grade S, one of the first-grade serums, and nobody has ever survived it. Yours was a pure accident."

"That serum was intended for creating other serums. Each serum stimulates your body differently. A Grade F serum stimulates a bit, Grade D stimulates a quarter of your genes, Grade C stimulates half, Grade B stimulates more than half, and Grade A stimulates almost all your genes. After being injected with the serum, you can continue unlocking your genes yourself, which can upgrade you from Grade F to the upper grades. The good part is that the more genes you upgrade, the longer your lifespan. A Grade F can live up to 150 years old, Grade D is times 2, Grade C is times 4, Grade B is times 6, and Grade A is times 8."

"So which grade am I?"

toby who was already sitting down asked

"Yours is absurd; you have completely unlocked all your genes, but your body can't handle the strain. The more you adapt to it, the longer you can last during combat. So you should meet some blockage. Scar was a Grade F6 awakened; you should be around Grade F7 or F8. As of right now, you are an evolved one," the queen explained.

She stood up and told Toby to get some clothes on because he was going to get registered. Toby knew his life was changing for good, and as he buried his head in his legs, he muttered, "I didn't sign up for this."