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From Another World

Chapter 1 – From One to the Other

You every have that little part of you that wishes you could be somewhere else?

I had that, I still do, for me it was comic books, they were so life-like, many heroes we could relate to.

But for me it was both villains and heroes that I could relate with especially the villain of Doctor Octopus, or Doctor Otto Octavius. I was like him in my high school days. Nerdy, intelligent and not that strong.

Really, he was my inspiration to be a scientist and better mankind, I had even made plans to make a blueprint draft of a harness that can carry tentacles like Doc Ock.

Really the way he came to be was so interesting when you read his origin story.

I had always wondered what it would be like? To be Doctor Octopus, but in DC Comics, who knows, one can only dream.

A world of darkness is the last thing I ever remembered when I fell asleep that night.

My name is Norman Matthews, this is how my wish came to be.

Now is my time, as the world grovels before the genius that is…

DOCTOR OCTOPUS!

Metropolis University – Metropolis, DE - (January 23, 2010)

We come upon the scene today, LexCorp and WayneTech are visiting today for a science expo that has been hosted by Lex Luthor and Bruce Wayne themselves.

We meet a young man and his display; the young man's name is Markus Octavius, a student that has recently completed his master's degree in physics and just before his bachelors in Robotic engineering.

After long, grueling hours in the lab he had finally finished one of masterpieces, a harness with four mechanical appendages that are controlled by a neural interface with a chip attached at the head of the spinal column that allows telepathic control over them with the wearer.

As the fair continued, Lex Luthor seemed to be smiling at all the presentations, but seemed bored by all the displays made as many were of the same ideas with different names attached.

Markus who was now in the beginnings of his doctorate in nuclear physics he was one of the many students who believed that nuclear energy could still pave the way for the US and the world to cleaner energy with no ill effects.

Markus calmed himself by breathing and saw Lex Luthor, Bruce Wayne and some of their compatriots walk towards his stand.

"I think we'll see greater success in the next project Mr. Luthor we still have one last presentation." Bruce implored as he looked to Lex. "By the looks of it and the mechanical display we may be in for more than we bargained." Bruce finished as the group stopped in front of the young man's stand.

"What's your name young man?" Bruce asked the young student.

"My name is Markus Octavius, sir." Markus then shook both Wayne and Luthor's hands. As they finished their greetings the men came before his display, and Markus began.

"People everyday are always bickering about energy, most people though only look out for their interests and not the good it does for mankind, now we all can have opinions on that but, right now is what is what we're here for." Markus began to explain his work.

"Well, it would seem we have a visionary with us, Mr. Wayne." Luthor replied seeming interested in the project.

"Mr. Luthor let's see exactly what Mr. Octavius is offering us." Bruce countered Luthor's hurried attitude.

"As I was saying gentlemen, the first part of my presentation is something of a second issue to my heart and that is bionics and prosthetics, and to solve such an issue I present to you my latest creation." Markus replies as he throws off the sheet and people were astounded when they see what appears to be a metal harness with four mechanical tentacles.

"Leaps and bounds in prosthetics and bionics, with these arms wheelchairs and crutches can be a thing of the past with these." Markus excitedly presented his work before the group.

One of the scientists, Dr. Serling Rouquette questioned the young man, "How exactly do these arms work?"

"It's quite simple after attaching myself to the harness, I install this neural interface chip into a power socket at the top of my spinal column, allowing me complete control over what they do.

"They're also immune to radiation, rust and even a single arm can lift weighted objects into the tons." Markus explained as he installed the chip into the neural socket and the arms came to life before everyone.

Everyone was surprised to see the arms were doing exactly as the young man wanted.

"These are unfortunately the only ones I've made so far with the resources provided to me by the university, there made of a light-weight titanium-niobium steel alloy allowing for lightweight carry and near superhuman strength and durability for the arms." Markus explained in detail to the audience that was now gathered.

"Now ladies and gentlemen, on to the main event if you'll please follow me." Markus brought everyone's attention to the next display of small box with what appeared to be four conduits in the container.

"What you see before is also one of my new inventions; a prototype, long-term power source powered by promethium which has a charge that can last up to many years at a time depending on several factors; size, amount of energy input; the possibilities are endless. I call it the Megalopak." As Markus described the power disk, the crowd started whispering quite loudly many singing praises for his ingenious designs.

"Also, legally this product at this stage is under my name by right of patent protection. Now then for that demonstration I promised you all." Markus finished speaking as he put on his work goggles and his harness began the process of inserting the promethium tubes inside the power disk sockets.

As the each one is inserted the pack begins to power-up its charge finishes, Markus stores the device in a new containment holder for a period of radiation cooling, which lasts up to 48 hours.

With the demonstration finished the crowd roars in cheers and applause as the young man's inventions steal the show at the expo, at the same time two reporters; one a tall, yet well-built man in a blue suit and glasses and a slim, yet curvy reporter approached the young man a began to ask questions.

"Excuse me, Lois Lane and Clark Kent of the Daily Planet do you have any career intentions after you've finished your doctorate, Mr. Octavius?" Lois asked with a reporter's tone of seriousness.

"The future is open to many possibilities, I had considered starting my own company, or working for the U.S. Atomic Research Center, all I've dreamed of doing is creating a more sustainable world for everyone to live in and stop all these divisions of who's causing what in global warming or climate change." Markus began to explain and continued…

"I know that one day we'll all be able to look each other in the eye and realize that we all share this earth and want to at least even if not publicly acknowledged it, but silently understand that if we are to evolve, keeping this world and its nature pure is one of the best ways to do it." Markus finished off explaining his passion and reason for his inventions.

Clark was busy writing away his quote and story that he was fascinated by the young man's potential and intellect, that there are human out there that care for humanity and everyone in it and not in it for the money or power that comes from it.

Bruce and Lex, both approach the young with hands giving out business cards; "If you are ever looking for a career path, WayneTech is the place for you Octavius, you'll be going places." Bruce explained his pitch to the young scientist.

"Just as Mr. Wayne admits you've impressed us with your inventions today and how you wish to help solve the world's problems. Here's my card as well, LexCorp offers the same option for you my boy." Lex too made his pitch to the young scientist.

"Thank you, gentlemen I'll think of your offers for a while. Thank you for this great opportunity today." Markus finished his experiment depowering it and removing the chip and removing the harness.

After the events of the expo, Markus headed back for his apartment to rest after the long day, after ordering some takeout he started to contemplate the choice before him, work for Bruce Wayne or Lex Luthor?

As Markus was thinking the phone rang, Markus went to answer, and a voice came through, "Mr. Octavius, my name is Dr. Eugene Moon, I work at a genetics lab here in DC called Project Cadmus and I recently heard of your work at the expo."

"We would be honored if you would work for us after your new energy source would be able to assist us in our work and I assure you our goals are much aligned. Please thin about it and then call us back with your answer." Dr. Moon hung up the phone.

With this new offer, Markus was conflicted he fell asleep dreaming about the endless possibilities before him.

'What to do, what to do?' Markus thought to himself as he slept peacefully.

AN#1: Welcome to my new story, From Another World, an SI story of someone going into the Young Justice world but loses his memories of who he is from before.

(For reference, the harness being used is from Spider-Man PS4!)

AN#2: Who do you think Markus should work for LexCorp, WayneTech or Project Cadmus? Leave it in your reviews!

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