The truth behind his parents secret
As Raven stepped onto the second floor, a gust of wind blew in, bringing with it the scent of perfume.
"What are you doing, Mia? What's the rush?" Raven looked at her in astonishment, watching her dash into her room.
"Don't you know? It's time for the grade 10 students to claim their lockers today!" Mia's words echoed around the room.
Raven shook his head, his hair moved like a wave, making a whispery rustling sound.
The grade nines picked their lockers out two weeks in advance.
He never touched his locker in his previous life. It just sat there collecting dust.
Every time he approached his locker, which was next to his first crush, he could feel his heart rate increasing and his face growing hot.
Every time he sees her in the hallway near their lockers, his heart skips a beat and he turns a deep shade of pink.
Raven sighed, trying to push away his troubling thoughts, and stepped into his room, the quietness seeming to emphasise the weight of his thoughts.
[Raven, I can provide you with tips and strategies to improve your interactions with others. Would you like me to analyse your previous encounters and provide insights?]
Raven stumbled as he closed the door to his room, muffling the sounds of the outside world.
"No! I don't need love help." Raven's voice was stern, and with every step he took, his chair shook as he stomped his way to it.
As Raven settled into the chair, the computer monitor's warmth enveloped him in a comforting embrace.
In order to begin his search, he looked into the most downloaded video games online, as well as searching through Twitch to find the most popular titles.
Raven scrolled through the YouTube views and then requested Vanessa to analyse which video had the highest chance for success.
Vanessa gave him a selection of games that would be suitable for those just starting out streaming, and he was filled with joy.
She also conducted an insightful examination of the time slots that brought in the highest viewership.
After scrolling through the list, he came across a game he used to love playing in his teens: Overwatch.
The game, which began as a team-based 6v6, evolved into a 5v5 format six years later.
Raven clicked the download button for the launcher and then purchased the game.
He then found a streaming software and asked Vanessa to craft the channel and add a one-of-a-kind profile picture.
After setting everything up, he scoured the internet to gain more knowledge and enhance Vanessa's usage.
Raven's natural curiosity made it easy for him to take advantage of the AI system, allowing him to explore various subjects and increase his understanding.
Raven dedicated a significant amount of time to studying and researching the events of the past that had occurred during his lifetime.
His primary goal was to gain an understanding of the defining points in history and the people who had a major influence on it, so he could use the knowledge to help build his future.
Vanessa quickly digested the information, and it felt like it was seared into Raven's memory.
As the days drifted on, Raven established a daily cycle of studying, discovering, and honing his techniques.
He created a steady income and a large fanbase on the internet through his gaming performance, and live streaming for hours at a time.
His twitch followers skyrocketed to over 3000 when they witnessed his precise, almost aimbot-like accuracy.
Vanessa's repetition of muscle memory corrections gives Raven the ability to gain targets faster than the average human.
His YouTube account, which displayed his twitch clips, became popular, and many people accused him of cheating because of his impressive accomplishments.
He also took advantage of Vanessa's information passing abilities, using it to boost his academic and personal pursuits.
Through her guidance, he felt the joy of mastering new writing techniques, solved difficult math equations, and heard the musicality of a new language.
Raven's passion for knowledge went far beyond his academic studies; he wanted to explore the unknown.
He ached to discover the hidden knowledge his parents had alluded to before his rebirth.
Whenever he had a chance, he discreetly investigated his family's past, looking for any hidden secrets or connections that could shed light on his purpose in this new timeline.
One evening, as Raven delved into his family history, Vanessa interrupted his thoughts.
[Raven, I found something weird with your blood and your family's blood.]
Raven paused, and hurried and asked, "What's wrong with our blood?"
[Your blood doesn't match with anyone in the family. That's saying; you're adopted.]
Raven's heart raced as Vanessa's voice reverberated through his mind. Adopted? He hadn't anticipated this revelation, and he felt a shiver run through his body as his thoughts spun out of control.
He took a deep breath. "Are you absolutely sure about this, Vanessa? How can you be sure?"
[Through extensive analysis of your family's medical records and genetic data, I have determined a lack of biological connection. There seems to be a discrepancy between your blood type and that of your supposed parents.]
Raven's mind raced, searching for clues that would reveal the answer to his identity.
He felt his curiosity grow stronger as this newfound information unfolded.
"Vanessa, can you dig deeper? Is there any information about my birth parents? Any clues that might lead me to them?" Raven asked, his voice filled with determination.
[I can only provide you with the information in your head, as I got this information in a memory when you were young and rushed into the hospital because of your appendicitis rupturing.]
[If you search all over the net with blood test samples, it might be possible, but that would take a tremendous amount of time.]
Raven studied the clock, its hands slowly turning in the silent room.
He stopped when the stars shone in the night sky.
[Reminder, you go to school tomorrow Raven.]
Raven didn't respond and stuck the middle finger up in the air.
He went on his phone and set his alarm for 5am and rested his head on the soft, cold pillow.