Leo stared at the screen in anticipation. The display showed ten golden cards.
[Congratulations, one bonus card has been found.]
Correction, The screen displayed eleven golden cards.
[Due to this being your first Gacha, The Gacha System has altered the probability of some categories.]
"Well, don't keep me waiting. Show me what I got, and give me something big!" Leo said, filled with excitement.
[Item: 3X Giant Jawbreakers (Ed, Edd n Eddy)]
'My disappointment is immeasurable.' Leo frowned. 'While it's a classic cartoon, why?! I wanted something badass, not some hard candy that I can't even fit in my mouth.'
[Item: Bat Grapple (Batman Arkham Series)]
'Better… but kind of limited. I don't have Batman's body. I don't have the core strength to even use it properly.'
[Item: Complete Herb Set (Resident Evil Series)]
'Say what? Finally, something useful. Green to heal, blue to cure, and red to enhance.' Leo suddenly froze.
A thought formed in his mind. 'Wait… can I grow them? I need to do some research. How hard can it be to grow some herbs?'
[Item: Ghost's Combat Uniform (Call of Duty)]
'Awesome. I haven't played COD in a while, but it's impossible to forget Ghost. I wonder if Ghost's character exists in this world's version of COD. Would make a pretty cool cosplay if it did.'
[Schematic: Stimpak (Fallout Series)]
'Another BS video game healing item. Though, it won't be easy. From what I can guess, schematics only give me the knowledge to make it. They don't provide materials or a sample. Hopefully, it isn't too hard to make.'
[Skill: Ezio's Free Running, Parkour, and Climbing (Assassin's Creed Series)]
'Parkour time! I've always wanted to try free running but never had the courage. Hopefully, Ezio's skills can change that. It would suck to be a parkour master who's scared of heights.'
[Ability: Sheldon Cooper's Eidetic Memory (Big Bang Theory)]
'I always wondered how something like that works. Do I have to try to recall a memory, or will I just remember everything automatically?'
[Template: Bob Belcher (Bob's Burgers)]
". . . . What the fuck!" Leo's brain froze. "What the hell, System?! No disrespect to Bob, decent father and better cook, but seriously?! He's a normal guy! No powers! No special skills!"
[Template: John Nolan (The Rookie)]
'I guess that's better. He has basic firearm training… but I still don't feel satisfied. The Bob Belcher template really messed with me. It just doesn't make sense.'
[Template: Dexter Morgan (Dexter)]
'I'm not sure how I feel about this. He's a serial killer. Then again, he might have some useful skills. He does know Judo and Jiu-jitsu after all… that would definitely be helpful in a fight.'
[Summon: Om Nom (Cut The Rope)]
Leo stared in silence as a long-forgotten memory surfaced. Even though he might regret it, he knew he had to do it.
"System, summon Om Nom."
___
Om Nom's POV
It was dark, cramped, and lonely.
"This brings back some old memories," A Voice spoke. A voice? Where did it come from?
The dark room began to shake, as if the entire world was being picked up and carried away.
"What the hell, there are no air holes. How the hell is he supposed to breathe?" A crumpling noise filled my ears.
For the first time in a while, I saw light.
"Aww, aren't you a cutie," The Voice spoke.
The light blinded me, my vision was hazy. As it cleared, I saw it. A massive creature, Its appearance was strange and confusing.
"Let me get a closer look at you." The Creature grabbed me and raised me into the air.
It had strange, long, and thin limbs. It was unsettling.
"You are the weirdest thing I have ever seen, and I already love you. You can call me Leo. You're going to be living with me now."
So its name was Leo.
Leo pulled me closer, hugging me tight.
It was a new and strange feeling, but it was nice, comforting, warm, safe.
It felt like home.
I don't know why, but I hugged Leo back.
___
Leo and Om Nom hugged for nearly half a minute before a faint growling interrupted them.
Leo raised a brow, a small smile forming. "Sounds like somebody's hungry… and I think I've got something you'll love."
Leo sent a mental command to the System. A blue light appeared in the air, the same kind that appeared when Om Nom was summoned. The light took the shape of three orbs. In an instant, they transformed into three massive jawbreakers.
"If I remember correctly, you only eat candy. Hopefully, you like these. Just try not to chip a tooth."
Leo placed one jawbreaker in front of Om Nom and the rest on the table.
Leo couldn't help but examine Om Nom's appearance. He was weird… but cute.
About the size of a basketball, green skin, four tiny stubs for feet, a single antenna on top. Two massive eyes that were so close together they practically merged into one, And finally a set of razor-sharp teeth.
Om Nom suspiciously sniffed the jawbreaker. He liked the smell, but he had to be sure. He tapped it with one of his stubs, it felt solid.
Final test: a lick.
As his tongue grazed the jawbreaker, his eyes widened in amazement.
One thought filled his mind: delicious.
Om Nom tackled the jawbreaker, licking it frantically.
"You like it, huh? Just be careful. It's pretty—" Leo's eyes widened as Om Nom opened his jaw. "Don't!"
Too late.
Om Nom bit into the jawbreaker… but his jaw didn't break.
Surprisingly the reverse happened, the jawbreaker cracked. A piece broke off.
Om Nom stared at the broken piece, then quickly stuffed it in his mouth and began to suckle contentedly.
'I should've seen that coming… in the game he did crunch and swallow those red and yellow candies.'
Leo cracked his fingers and stretched his back and forearms.
"System, can you show me my card?"
[Item: Bat Grapple (Batman Arkham Series)]
[Item: Complete Herb Set (Resident Evil Series)]
[Item: Complete Herb Set (Resident Evil Series)]
[Item: Ghost's Combat Uniform (Call of Duty)]
[Schematic: Stimpak (Fallout Series)]
[Skill: Ezio's Free Running, Parkour, and Climbing (Assassin's Creed Series)]
[Ability: Sheldon Cooper's Eidetic Memory (Big Bang Theory)]
[Template: Bob Belcher (Bob's Burgers)]
[Template: John Nolan (The Rookie)]
[Template: Dexter Morgan (Dexter)]
Leo examined the cards on the screen.
He was going to need everything he could get for his plan to work.
Now, you may be wondering—what is Leo's plan? Let me explain.
The Marvel Universe was dangerous. The question was, how is he supposed to survive?
So, he decided to take notes.
Take Iron Man, for example.
Tony was untouchable. Partly because he was stupidly rich, and partly because he was a super-genius.
The Hulk? Undefeated. His pure strength was unmatched.
Doctor Doom? Basically a terrorist. Yet the government never arrested him. Why? Because arresting Doom meant war with his country.
So if Leo wanted to survive Marvel, he needed money, smarts, and Power, and lots of it. He also needed a personal army, so no one would mess with him but that can come later
"System, I want to use—wait. I want to activate every skill, ability, and template, please."
[Are you positive you wish to use the following cards? (Y/N)]
"Yes." Leo said without hesitation.
He regretted it instantly.
A sharp pain filled his head. His vision went dark.
His mind went blank.
'Not again.'