Cosmic, Power, Knowledge, and Reality

A bullet, not from the front, where the supposed enemy is, but from behind.

How do I know this? The glass-paned bulletproof window was shattered from the outside to the inside. There's a bullet in front of my body, so logically, if there's an apparent hole in my head, the shell would fall off at the same angle as the projectile's straight direction.

Anyways, I have thought this through, and the more you think about it, the more terrifyingly interesting it will be.

First, the girl's squadron wasn't on guard from my movement. They were on guard because I was shot suddenly.

Secondly, there is an unknown third party out to get me.

These first two should be obvious.

Thirdly, I may have deducted who this third party is. According to the situation, I was shot almost instantly after I went out from my cover, which indicates that they were waiting for me from the beginning till the end.

They shot at me hesitantly. Since there is a little time delay from when I went out to when I got shot, a professional sniper wouldn't need that much time.

I picked up the bullet that killed me from the ground. 'Hmmm... 5.45x39mm Codename: OP sniper ammo, the most potent sniper ammo to ever exist. Reserved only for the United States army. Yup! This guy is most definitely a pro.

Is the U.S.. plotting against me? ' I thought hypothetically.

I supported this theory since the bullet is highly guarded by the U.S. and only used at a high stake mission. Therefore it's implausible that some other organization, constitution, or country could acquire this rare and guarded piece.

I contemplated my next decision but came up with.. nothing.

I've died.

Now what?

The time malfunctioned.

Am I to be trapped here for eternity?

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In a space devoid of everything. A place where time, color, and space are none existent.

A place of the unimaginable.

4 portals appeared simultaneously, and 4 figures with divine features came from each portal.

One of them has a body of a beautiful, mature woman with hair that reflects the universe itself. She has unparalleled beauty and a perfect body that any man or woman would lust for. Her name is Cosmic, the living embodiment of space and cosmos itself.

And another has a body of an old man that brims with intelligence. He has a white, long, yet majestic beard. His name is Knowledge, the living embodiment of cognitive, logic, and knowledge.

The third individual's body is that of a devil. His face is exceptionally handsome and mature, with a well-developed body that oozes the aura of masculinity. He is everything a woman or man wants. His name is Power, the living embodiment of potent, capability, and power.

Then come forth the fourth presence. It's a young teenage woman with white hair and a pair of yellow, enchanting eyes. She is seductive, alluring, and has a hypnotizing beauty. She is Reality, the living embodiment of reality.

"It's been a while since we've been here. I greet thee, pillars of existence, my brothers and sisters." Cosmos greets the other three harmoniously while bowing elegantly.

"Ah.. the smell of the void, it's been exactly 13.8 billion years since we've been here. I accept your greeting, Cosmos. How have you been after all this time?" Knowledge replied.

"It's been rough, but I'm hanging on," Cosmos responded to Knowledge.

"Yo! Sister and grandpa and brother, Holy shit! It's been 13.8 billion years already! Time surely passes on real quick when you're a God. Hahahahaha!" Reality flies towards Power and slaps his back while saying this.

"Stop it, Reality, and get your ugly ass off me!" Power said while trying to push Reality away from his body. Reality got annoyed but decided to shrug it off.

"Ehem!" Knowledge coughed to bring everybody's attention. Everyone was silent and listened to the old man's speech, "I'm sure you all have felt His presence. He has awoken, as it seems. However, His presence isn't.. as it used to be. He is weak."

"I sensed His power. It isn't as great... Is this the effect of reincarnation?" Power said curiously to Knowledge.

"I may have omniscient. I may be all-knowing. However, I am not strong enough to predict the fate of those stronger than me." Knowledge replied.

"But isn't He weaker now? Couldn't you at least see a glimpse of His future?" Cosmic said desperately to Knowledge.

"*sigh* Cronos is much older than me- than all of us combined. He is time itself. Even in His weaker form, His essence remains the same, is what I am capable of understanding." Knowledge is explained to the pillars. "I know you are in love with Him, Cosmic. However, He is now different. He is reinvigorated and reborn as a curious child named Killigan Everheart. He will have a different personality, interests, and unfortunately... He may not look upon you the same way as the past."

(AN: Cosmic won't be mc's love interest, just sayin')

At this, Cosmic frowned but decided to remain silent. Everyone still remembers what happened here, in this place devoid of everything.

"Shouldn't we rejoice? He has made a great sacrifice, He died for us, and his death brings forth a mantel of hope. We must be grateful for his return!" Reality chirped, trying desperately to light up the room with her joyful act.

"Hahaha! Reality is right! C'mon' be grateful for once. Remember what He always said to us when we were drowning in sadness, "Sadness is a feeling of obscurity, to cover up those you deemed fragile, child, you don't cover up holes with holes.""

Power tried to cheer up Cosmic but instead was given tears.

"Tha- thank you, Power." Cosmic said while tears of memories leaked from her eyes like a graceful waterfall.

"Aww." Reality says as she flies towards her and hugs her tight. She said, "Group hug!" and the others hugged her. Even the elegant Knowledge lost his posture and began hugging her like a father embracing her long-lost daughter.

"Alright, now what?" said Reality excitedly.

"I shall send my servant to come to pick Him up and later will offer Him options that can alter His path once and for all." Cosmic said as she wiped her remaining tears.

"I do not like where this is going. Cosmic, what do you intend to do?" Asked Knowledge.

"I may have an idea." Cosmic ominously said.

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