Interceptor Posted June 7, 2004 Share Posted June 7, 2004 Just wondering. My father left my mom and me when I was real young, so I don't really remember much about him, and I was raised by my mom, a real old school Catholic.I mainly went to college to study the arts and design. That's what my major was, and if not for my eruption I'd still be looking to get into professional ad design. My mom liked that, she liked that I was involved with creative outlets, even though I was mainly just a graphic designer, and hoped to get a band together. After my eruption things between me and her changed a bit. You might remember about it, it was about 8 months ago, and there was a fight between some members of T2M and a supposed Terragen Nova (I'm not at liberty to divulge the exact circumstances, though they're in the blogs then if you want to look them up). In the battle I got caught up in it and erupted. I was rather fortunate, I got help with my new abilities right away. However my mother (who I still lived with) was told next to nothing about it. She was basically just told that I was safe and that I had erupted. So she took the time to look up a lot of information on the Opnet about the Nova phenomena, and really get her hopes up. She was hoping I had become one of the prodigy type Novas, the extremely brilliant and artistic genius types.Two weeks later I finally was able to talk to her and meet her again. She was...disappointed. My powers come from a build up of energy within my cellular structure, that has caused a lot of changes in me. I'm a lot stronger, and my tissues have become denser, even more so than other Novas, in response to the energy build up. I can also fly, by expressing that energy out through my lower body, similar to a rocket, though the exhaust isn't dangerous or anything. And I can also emit beams from my hands and eyes that can be forceful (my 'Stunner' beam from my hands) to deadly (my 'Hostile' beam from my eyes). These are what saved my life immediately after my eruption, I was able to use them in desperation in the...situation (sorry, due to pending lawsuits, there's only so much I'm supposed to say). My agent says that my powers are ideal for Elite work and has suggested I contact Devries or return their calls. I'm not so sure though. Hell, I've even been contacted by the XWF.But like I said, my mom wasn't too happy. She was really hoping I'd become a genius, and well...I'm not. She disapproves greatly of me using my powers for what might be their best application; protecting others from threats and emergencies. She's also not sure where her faith lies with my condition, despite the Pope's decree. She needs my help though to make it through, her own job doesn't provide enough. It's an adjustment, and it hasn't been easy. Sorry to get all...I don't know, sappy I guess is the word, but it's been the only bad thing that's come with my eruption so far I'd say, and it's obviously a big one. How have you coped, those that have parents still? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wakinyan Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 I never knew my parents. My grandfather has raised me for years and I still live with him now even after I erupted. He is a medicine man for the Sioux around here and you'd think he was a Nova for all the insight he has into things.I love him a lot even though he tends to wack me with a stick when I do something stupid. Now luckily him hitting me with doesn't hurt as much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
April Rice Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 My parents started out thrilled, but I think they were just happy I was alive. (I erupted when I crashed my car, so I could've been hurt or killed.) But now they're kind of weird about it. I don't really know why.Back before I erupted, they were always positive about novas - y'know, what with Project Utopia cleaning up the environment, public defenders in cities helping out, and everything else. They still are, really - just not so much about me. In fact, when I'm dormed down, they act pretty cool - my dad even gave an "Uncle Ben" talk about how I should try to help people. But whenever I undorm, they start acting uncomfortable, like they don't want to really deal with it or something.Mostly, I just stay dormed when I'm around the house, and it's all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kestrel404 Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 I visit my parents in florida every few months, and they're happy to see me. They're practical people, and they took the whole 'Nova thing' in stride. My dad was pretty close to retirement around N-Day, and since then he's invested his savings in whatever publicly owned, Nova run companies he could find. He's made a small fortune doing it, but now everybody has the same strategy.So I think they're both fine with me being a Nova. And if they weren't, it would take a mind reader to tell with my folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jager Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Never knew my father. My mom and I have always been close. Being a nova never really effected us in a negative manner. I guess when your mother wants nothing more than you to be happy, it's easy.Remind your mother that we are not always privy to His plans, and we should be patient and greatful for what blessing we have been given. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interceptor Posted June 8, 2004 Author Share Posted June 8, 2004 Thanks everyone for sharing. She's a proud and strong woman, she won't change easily regarding this, but hopefully in time. Meanwhile I want to do nice things for her, and show her the good I can do with my powers. I think given some time things will change, especially if I settle down with a girl she approves of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashnod Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Quote:Originally posted by Jager:My mom and I have always been close. Being a nova never really effected us in a negative manner. I guess when your mother wants nothing more than you to be happy, it's easy.Remind your mother that we are not always privy to His plans, and we should be patient and greatful for what blessing we have been given. When, exactly, was the last time you spoke with her, Jager? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Maybe I should start a thread about one's children.I am sad to say that my father died of aides in the mid 90's and my mother a year later of the same problem.I was their pride and joy in many ways,and their crutch in others.I think I loved them,but not as much as I should have.One of my grand father's is still kicking it.Hell he is in good health.I would call him a nova,if I didn't know better.He is a brave man,and did great many thing.I don't know if what he did can ever be thanked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian 'Very Bad' Blakely Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 My father died when I was 21. Stroked out. My mother is doing quite nicely, still teaching at Stanford in the Philosophy department. We don't speak anymore though. She finds my lifestyle abhorrent. It's unfortunate. I have to give her credit though, she's no hypocrite, she won't even accept money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostwriter Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 My mother is dead, and I have no idea where my father is. I have no children, and am long-estranged from my siblings.This all happened before I erupted, so you can't blame my node for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jager Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 I spoke to my mother last night, Ashnod. Why do you ask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashnod Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 Well, that is certainly intriguing. Either you are lying, or you lied a few years back regarding your land of birth. Either way, there is misdirection involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronin Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 I'll second that, Jag. Calling dear old mum last night just doesn't track with what I know about you, unless you've picked up some pretty heavy new tricks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronin Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 Didn't mean to derail your topic, by the way, Interceptor.Since you asked. My father died back in '08 of an apparent heart attack. My mother is still alive and presently residing with her second husband in the states, but our relationship fell apart shortly after I erupted. The love is still there, as I imagine it always will be, but she and I don't speak. She's not a bad gal for a baseline, but seeing her is like visiting an infant under the delusion it has authority over you and attempts to assert that authority with extreme aggression. Annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jager Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 Nope, we both did. Your's truly doesnt' talk to mom much, but I did when it counted, and do now when I feel it is safe enough to do so.Ronin, you are describing most adult/mother relationships. Being a nova doesn't normally change that. To some of our mothers, we never grow up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronin Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 Fascinating, Jag. I'm all a-twitter.And yes, I know. The humor wasn't lost on me. Realistically, though, it does detract from the relationship that she is short-sighed and a bit ignorant. Not for a baseline, but for me to relate to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jager Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 It sucks to realize your parents are not perfect, or even nearly so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronin Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 I still remember the day I found out that my dad wasn't really Superman. That he was just a man... who wore a cape...and spandex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jager Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 TMI!Way TMI!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Magnum Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 I love hanging around my parents and my brother and sister. When I'm not working I like to take them out to dinner and I've never seen them prouder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interceptor Posted June 9, 2004 Author Share Posted June 9, 2004 It's interesting you should bring that up Ronin, about your mother having authority over you, or rather thinking she does. I'd have to honestly say that mother certainly has influence or some authority over me. It's interesting regarding our condition that this is the case you know? With all our power, perhaps all the advanced intellect some of you received that this could still be the case is interesting to me.I was thinking about this the other day when my mother and I went to church and then out for breakfast. The Father gave a sermon regarding honoring your Father and Mother, and used as an example the relationship with Jesus, the Son of God and Mary, the mother. And what was interesting was how Mary could get Jesus to do miracles just by asking, outside of what scripture was supposed to predict. Basically the 'water into wine' miracle happened before Jesus was supposed to reveal himself. They were at a wedding, and there was no wine, and so Mary went to Jesus and said "Can you help them? They have no wine." and Jesus said something like; "What is is this to me? It is not yet my time." and Mary asked him again to help, and so he turned the water into wine. That stuck with me. That the Son of God still did as his mother asked. I don't know it just kind of makes me think. I mean if my mom asked me to do something, I'd probably do just about anything she needed, especially now that I've got all this power. And God help the person that tries to hurt her.I don't know I'm rambling. I think have a point in there somewhere. I'm probably going to take my mom out to dinner this week and see if she'll let me help with the rent this month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singularity Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 I like the intent of your story, Interceptor, however it is good sometimes not to listen to your mother.If I had always done what she asked, I would have killed myself several times, walked into traffic, lept off a tall building, and blown my brains out on numerous occasions. Not all of us have sages or saints for parents.Then again, I did deserve the comments at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stigmata Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 I don't know my dad, but I've always been close to my mother. Things are weird now. We were always poor, but now that I have some limited wealth she won't accept anything from me. I can't even get her to move out of her trailer, and she still insists on working. It's frustrating. I don't really understand it, she seems to treat me the same otherwise despite my aberrations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interceptor Posted June 9, 2004 Author Share Posted June 9, 2004 "If I had always done what she asked, I would have killed myself several times, walked into traffic, lept off a tall building, and blown my brains out on numerous occasions. Not all of us have sages or saints for parents.Then again, I did deserve the comments at the time."Hehe, don't get me started. My Mom's not the only in the house with an Irish temper, let me tell you. But yeah, I definitely know what you mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juri 'Salamander' McClendon Posted June 13, 2004 Share Posted June 13, 2004 They're kinda pissed at me, understandably, given everything I've been through and said after.They're happy I'm alive at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronin Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 I don't believe in Jesus, Interceptor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakurako Hino Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 I tend to leave matters of religion between Me (the material), God (the spiritual), and the Universe (the percieved).I believe in a God, but my belief is so complex, it'd take an Encyclopedia to fill. Filled with mathematical code and philosophical ramblings on the responsibilities that come with knowledge of the ultimate operating system. Reality.I met God one day while contemplating Unified Theory. Not in a physical sense, but on a spiritual level. I knew, on some sort of spiritual level, I was near the ultimate.Or perhaps it was something deep down warning me to turn back, for such a thing is not meant for mortal eyes or minds. Yes, I beleive my existance is finite and I will, one day, cease to be.I still have that feeling, somewhere in me, that I am not meant to have the power of a Goddess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronin Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 Well, not yet. Give it time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interceptor Posted June 14, 2004 Author Share Posted June 14, 2004 Quote:Originally posted by ronin:I don't believe in Jesus, Interceptor.Don't get me wrong Ronin I wasn't trying to be preacht or spread the Gospel or something. I'm a lapsed Catholic at best, so I'm the last one that should get preachy. I just thought the story was interesting especially considering what you were talking about.Just out of curiosity, when you say you don't believe in Jesus, do you mean that you don't think a person called Jesus ever existed, or you believe he existsed but you don't think he was the son of God? Just curious, I'm dropping the subject after that, like I said, I'm not the one to get preachy, and if I do start sounding like it, please tell me to shut it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interceptor Posted June 14, 2004 Author Share Posted June 14, 2004 Quote:Originally posted by Sakurako Hino:I tend to leave matters of religion between Me (the material), God (the spiritual), and the Universe (the percieved).I believe in a God, but my belief is so complex, it'd take an Encyclopedia to fill. Filled with mathematical code and philosophical ramblings on the responsibilities that come with knowledge of the ultimate operating system. Reality.I met God one day while contemplating Unified Theory. Not in a physical sense, but on a spiritual level. I knew, on some sort of spiritual level, I was near the ultimate.Or perhaps it was something deep down warning me to turn back, for such a thing is not meant for mortal eyes or minds. Yes, I beleive my existance is finite and I will, one day, cease to be.I still have that feeling, somewhere in me, that I am not meant to have the power of a Goddess.Now that had to be some kind of experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Magnum Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 I still have that feeling, somewhere in me, that I am not meant to have the power of a Goddess.God moves in mysterious ways, Sakurako. I'm sure I'm too young for my abilities, but here I am doing my best. Everything works out somehow, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakurako Hino Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 Interceptor, It was an experience that both frightened me, and opened my eyes, if only for a moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interceptor Posted June 15, 2004 Author Share Posted June 15, 2004 Quote:Originally posted by Sakurako Hino:Interceptor, It was an experience that both frightened me, and opened my eyes, if only for a moment.I imagine any brush with the divine is going to cause all that at the very least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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