Ionic Manipulation

July 4th, 1990 - Earth

Kamar-Taj, Kathmandu - Nepal

In the tranquil grounds of Kamar-Taj, while David began the practice of developing his abilities, the Ancient One meditated in her chambers, her mind consumed by the prospect of David's untapped potential. As she thought about it more, she was surprised by the intricacies of his power—how he unconsciously channelled his chi to fracture the molecules in his immediate surrounding, reshaping their atomic structures to produce ions and removing electrons from some atoms to produce anions, then adding those electrons to other atoms to produce cations and he could manipulate all of them innately. 

It was a revelation that even surpassed her expectations; the rarity of such a versatile ability was not lost on her, especially among inhumans known for their extraordinary gifts. Though from looking into the past she knew his deceased older sister also possessed extraordinary abilities.

Meanwhile, in the silent setting of the garden, David sat in the silent meditative position he often found his mother in, his young mind grappling with the newfound complexities of his powers. He could feel an innate connection to the ions swirling around him, and while he was practising the manipulation of the ions he was met with a sudden revelation—the ions he once effortlessly commanded now eluded his grasp, their abundance was diminishing. Confusion clouded his thoughts as he attempted to discern the cause of his sudden setback.

Unbeknownst to him, the Ancient One, observing from afar, had intervened, halting the unconscious flow of his chi that had fueled his manipulation of ions; she knew that constantly using his chi to just randomly generate ions would limit his potential. As David struggled to make sense of the dwindling number of ions in his vicinity, a determination sparked within him—a resolve to delve deeper into the mysteries of his powers.

His mind buzzed with questions and uncertainties, yet beneath it all lay a glimmer of excitement—a sense of adventure that urged him forward. As he pondered his next steps, whether to just ask his mother, rest for the day, or maybe study what ions actually are, he hadn't decided yet. 'Maybe instead of just randomly practising I should consult mum about a plan to help me improve and understand my powers,' he mused.

July 18th, 1990 - Earth

Kamar-Taj, Kathmandu - Nepal

Over the past two weeks, David found himself forgetting his desire to approach his mother about structuring his training regimen for his new abilities. When he thought about his dilemma, he realised the importance of pacing himself—he was still just a toddler, after all. There was more to life than constant work, that was how he lived before he was reborn. He was still developing both physically and emotionally; he needed time to mature mentally as well. "I can't squander this second chance," he resolved, determined to strike a balance between work and play.

Though he knew he was in what seemed like the Marvel Cinematic universe, David couldn't be entirely certain. He had never heard of humans using magic in the movies. Relying solely on his meta-knowledge might not suffice, so he decided to enjoy this life, while still working hard to grow stronger. Over the past two weeks, he had spent his time getting to know the other inhabitants of the temple. However, his attempts to connect with the elder masters were met with lukewarm responses, leaving him to find solace in the company of his beloved uncle Wong and his doting mother.

Today, finally deciding to get serious, David sought out his mother, eager to revisit the subject of his powers. As noon approached, and she had completed her teaching for the day, he approached her with a mixture of excitement and trepidation. "Mummy! Could you tell me how I can get better at using my powers again?" he asked, his enthusiasm evident. She chuckled in response, teasing him gently about his delayed inquiry. "It's fine, my dear. I expected you to forget for a month. What changed?" she asked with a smile, her affectionate demeanour putting David at ease.

Excitedly recounting his recent experience, David spoke of how he had been playing outside when the skies darkened, and rain began to fall and as the storm was brewing he felt a stirring within him—a connection to the ions among the clouds, even at such a great distance from the source. As the thunder rumbled overhead, he experienced a surge of exhilaration, the feeling of being connected to something appeared again. "It was incredible, Mum! I could feel the ions in the air, and when the thunder struck, it was like a jolt of electricity coursing through me," he exclaimed, his eyes shining with excitement.

His mother, recognising his curiosity, decided it was fine to help build his foundation, laying the groundwork for him to realise his potential on his own. "Okay, darling. I'll construct a study plan for you to understand ions and all that they are, begin teaching you about chi manipulation, and you can discover how to use your powers from there," she promised, her smile a testament to her unwavering support.

August 18th, 1991 - Earth

Kamar-Taj, Kathmandu - Nepal

Over the past year, David had been receiving lessons on ions and the products generated through the manipulation of ions. His mother had focused on ensuring he understood the essence of his abilities. At first, upon learning that he could manipulate ions, David envisioned himself capable of godlike feats, assuming he could eventually manipulate all matter with ease.

However, as his studies progressed, David came to grasp the complexities and limitations of his powers. His mother patiently explained that his ability to manipulate matter was contingent upon his own chi—the bio-electric energy that enveloped all living beings. He would break apart molecules into atoms and alter their charge adding or removing an electron from them, thereby generating the ions he could innately manipulate. The energy needed to generate these ions came from his own reservoir of chi. 

And so he remained determined to master his abilities, while still enjoying his childhood. He recognized the importance of honing his skill in generating ions using his chi—a task his mother had promised to guide him through after he completed his studies. With anticipation building within him, as he had completed his studies, David eagerly awaited the commencement of his chi training, knowing it would mark the beginning of a journey towards unlocking the full potential of his extraordinary gifts.

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A/N

After spending the day going through the ionic manipulation wiki, seeing how much potential there is and all the different applications, I took some of what was on there filled in some stuff so I could use it in my story and I've made plans for how his would work, although I understand some people prefer an extremely op character, that's just not what I want to write.

I'm going to try releasing at least five chapters a week from now on with at least 1k words each going forward. Also sorry, I think this chapter is mostly an info dump, I'll try and space that stuff out in the future, don't forget to leave power stones if you enjoyed.

P.S

I've noticed it's confusing which sister I'm talking about, I'm talking about kora from season 7 of agents of shield, in the normal timeline she killed herself before daisy was born.