The start of a dream

It's the year 2050, and most of the human population is decimated after a radiation attack from extraterrestrial beings. As the survivors emerged from the ashes of civilization some discovered they obtained new abilities. Some could manipulate fire, while others soared through the air. Even animals began to change and became even more ferocious and formidable.

The remnants of human and animal life were unexplainably transported to a new land called the dark continent. There the aliens proclaimed themselves as their sovereigns, humans were created by them as slaves to fight the creations of other Aliens. It was a sick game to pass the time of their infinite lifespans.

In 10 years the Aliens would connect all the continents their "Slaves" inhabited to the central continent for god knows what. After a series of debates and infighting that almost arose to a civil war humanity created the Ascension Association which only a select few could become members to. This meant that those with powers could rise to the top easily while those who didn't were left behind. The world fell back into order after the creation of the Ascension and humanity awaited it's fate.

The "gifted" as they were know soared to the forefront of humanity. They lived in power and luxury and could command the common people as they wish. Those who lived without powers lived in regular cities with ordinary lives but some were unfortunate enough to live in the desolate slums abandoned by civilization.

Kai resided in Bandel, a neglected city half buried in sand. As there were no official records of the inhabitants of Bandel city it became a haven for criminal activities. The Bandel cooperative ran the city as a criminal enterprise. There was no limit to what you could gain or sell in Bandel city. From illegal narcotics, unlisted weapon, and assassins to corpses, newborn babies, and blood slaves.

As the child of a thief Kai became street urchin. He spent his days on the street begging until he learned how to cut purses, pick locks, and steal food. Years on the street made him streetwise and sharp to the the secrets of Bandel and it's shadowy background. Usually Kai got away with his loot but this time his luck ran out. He was beaten up by a rival gang members in an alley and left for dead.

Kai laid motionlessly onto the shifting sands of Bandel. He felt his body sink into the golden dust he had been around his whole life. He forcibly moved his head and looked at the lifeless eyes of Gayo. Tears slowly streaked down his face as he cursed his awful luck. What had he done to be born into this godforsaken life. If only he had surrendered the money to the street thugs, Gayo would still be alive, probably hungry but neither the less laughing and enjoying each other company.

Kai chuckled at the sick irony of life. Why bother to continue fighting to live when most people die anyways. Unless he became "gifted" which he wasn't born into. But the odds of him gaining powers were close to none. As he closed his eyes to await the embrace of death Kai saw a figure walking towards them.

The man was extremely tall and extravagantly cloaked against the desert elements. He definitely didn't belong to the slums of Bandel. He looked at Gayo and shook his head.

"Dead" He said as he confirmed Kai's suspicions.

"Kill me" Kai said with a defeated hoarse whisper.

"Silly child" the man shook his head. "There so much more to discover in this world! Let alone the universe!" He bent down and reached inside his cloak.

Kai gasped as the man pulled out a glimmering golden scorpion. Each of its eight legs housed rows of vicious hooks, that complimented the center tail which was adorned with gold jewels. Kai had never seen a creature like, he watched in curiosity as the man carried on.

He gathered some tree branches and and started a small fire. He started fanning until the embers glowed a violent red. Satisfied the man took apart the Scorpion. Kai mumbled in protest at the dissection of the beautiful creature. But the man kept on.

As he pulled each leg apart, the golden delicate meat of the scorpion was showcased. Kai drooled uncontrollably and his stomach growled. The man continued on and skewered the legs onto the burning fire. Soon the scorpion legs turned into a golden brown and he reached for it's tail. He milked the stinger until golden dewy substance came out, the man put the drops onto the scorpion meat until it started dripping with the substance. The excess fell onto the sands and a horrible erosion occurred. The sands instantly turned black and broke apart. But the poison had no effect on it's own body!

He looked over at wide eyed kai "Do you want some?" he smiled.

Kai nodded as hard as he could, and the man took a piece of the meat and Kai quickly opened his mouth. As soon as it went in his eyes flooded with tears of joy, the taste was indescribable. The meat was soft yet firm and savory yet sweet. He had never tasted something so delicious in his entire life.

"Golden eight legged sand scorpion" The man said with a smile. "A drop of its poison has enough toxicity to kill 100,000 thousand people. But poison has no effect on its own flesh, and even adds a sweet flare to it. To get a taste of it along with its meat is a taste of heaven." he laughed with delight.

"Out in the world there are dangerous and terrifying beats with flesh so ripe it melts on the tongue. There are trees containing fruits of legend and ponds gushing with rich liquids, Valleys with bountiful harvests and Mountains housing edible jewels. To venture out, conquer, savor, and evolve from these exotic flavors is what it means to be a gourmet hunter! Is life still not worth living?" He asked Kai