I'm Grant Ward

The Afghan desert was shrouded in gloomy darkness as Sergeant David Blake made his final mission. The twilight crackled like a grim reflection of his struggle. He moved with precision, knowing the traps and subtleties of the terrain, but tonight was different. An unexpected mistake and the detonation of a pressure bomb turned the mission into a deadly battlefield. With a deafening explosion and a cloud of dust, David was thrown off his feet.

He felt an intense pain before consciousness faded, and then the world around him disappeared. David found himself in a white space, devoid of form or color, but with a comforting presence that enveloped him.

"Welcome, David Blake," the deep, resonant voice seemed to come from every direction at once. It was God.

David looked around, perplexed, unsure of what to say. The sight of the heavenly surroundings was so different from anything he had ever known.

"You have a choice to make," the voice continued. "Your mission on Earth has come to an end, but you can reincarnate as a character from any fictional series or film you wish. Take with you all the knowledge acquired in your life, your skills and your experience."

David processed the offer. His mind, still clouded by the pain of death, began to work quickly. He imagined several possibilities, but one stood out. He had knowledge of a spy series with a complex character, Grant Ward from Agents of Shield. He was a character with combat skills, strategic intelligence and, most importantly, a history that could be changed for the greater good.

"I choose to reincarnate as Grant Ward," David said with determination.

The light around him shone brightly, and before he could process anything, the sensation of being in two places at once enveloped him. When the light dissipated, David was in a dark and familiar room. He touched his young body and realized that he was a 17-year-old teenager in the year 2000.

The new Grant Ward opened his eyes to a small room, with walls covered in band posters and world maps. His young body was immersed in teenage clothes and the feeling of being so fragile was new, but he was the same experienced man as before.

He stood up with renewed determination. Looking around, he saw photos of his family on the bedside table. His older brother, Christian, and his younger brother, Thomas, were in an old photo with their parents. Grant Ward's face was set. He knew that if nothing changed, his parents' house would be the target of a destructive act.

Hearing screams coming from downstairs, Grant cautiously descended the stairs. He found Christian, a muscular and aggressive young man, pushing Thomas to the floor. The scene was a replica of many moments from his childhood.

"Stop it, Christian!" — Grant shouted, his voice still full of youthful frustration, but with an unusual hint of authority.

Christian turned, his expression of contempt turning into explosive fury.

"Who do you think you are, Grant?" Christian growled, advancing on his brother. "Stay out of your way!"

Grant stood his ground, his military training and life experience washing over him, helping him keep his cool.

"I won't let you hurt Thomas," Grant said firmly. "If you keep going, I'll have to get involved."

Grant's parents came downstairs, drawn by the noise. His mother, a tired and worried-looking woman, looked sadly at the scene. His father, a stern and authoritative man, intervened.

"What's going on here?" his father asked, his voice deep and commanding.

"Christian was beating Thomas again," Grant explained. "I was just trying to stop it."

His father, who usually stood by Christian, looked at Grant with a mixture of surprise and doubt. But when he saw the situation, he decided to intervene.

"Christian, go to your room," his father ordered. "And you, Grant, go calm down."

Grant realized that this was only a small step forward, but a significant one. He knew that his presence and his knowledge could make a difference.

Later, Grant sat in his room, planning what he would do next. His mission was not only to protect his brothers, but also to find a way to change the course of future events. With the knowledge of his past life and the ability to deal with complex situations, he was determined to use his skills to right what was wrong and protect his family.

As the sun set, Grant knew that he was just beginning his new journey. He was on the path to making a difference, not only in his own life, but in the lives of those he loved.