A toast to us! We've finally done it." A man says pouring two glasses of wine. He hands one to his friend. "A perfectly united world under one banner."
His friend takes his glass and walks to the window of their high-rise office overlooking a big utopian city stretching as far as the eye can see "With the systems you've created the world will finally know true lasting peace, Mr. President."
"Hahaha I couldn't have done any of this without the help of my greatest general! The system WE made has no need for a ruler or a military anymore. It seems our role is done here."
"What a shame, it's a bittersweet feeling putting ourselves out of work like this, I was thinking I'd have some fun in this new world order."
"You know as well as I do why we can't…" he raised his glass "to saving the world!"
"May our exploits in the next life be even more grand!" They both took a drink of the wine which was laced with poison and dropped dead together.
...
In the deep void the sound of clapping could be heard as the souls approached a desk floating in the middle of nothingness. Many screens floated around the desk showing people from other realms achieving impossible feats, and having legendary battles. "What a display, I've watched many souls come and go through that world you called home among many others, but to actually unite an entire world and create a truly fair world government? I may as well say you beat life!" On the other side of the desk a skinny man in a white button-down shirt with a bolo tie, and thick framed glasses was sitting cross legged in his chair. He was grinning like a madman in front of the two of them.
"(I think this is like one of those reincarnation stories we used to read about as kids.)" the general whispered.
"That's exactly what this is, but I'm no ROB. As the god of Egoists, Jinpachi Ego, I reward the ultimate displays of egoism. Saving the world and being smart enough to remove yourself when you're no longer necessary isn't something just anyone could do. Sure, you two could have made that Utopia last through your lifetimes, but no one lives forever. Soon after your deaths your descendants would've waged a war that left your lives work in ruin." A screen appears behind them showing a war-torn version of the city they just died in, two armies face off, their leaders bear a striking resemblance to the president and general. "Had your genetically modified bloodlines continued everything you built would've gone up in flames within three generations. I applaud your sacrifices, but don't misunderstand I don't give a damn about saving a world. What I enjoyed is that your egos were so strong that you conquered a world and committed suicide in absolute confidence that there would be no others to be born like you in the future. You may hide behind high and mighty rhetoric about the greater good, but I am EGO. I know how proud and arrogant you both were from start to finish, so be free, let that ego run wild. As a reward, I'll let you spin the wheel for the world your next lives will be in. It'll at least be modern….-ish."
"If we're going into another world, likely one with absurd powers, do we get a system?" The president asked.
"No system, the last idiots I entrusted my systems to got out of hand way too fast." Ego quickly nixed the idea. "(One constantly tries to beat me up and the other thinks I'm his subject…)"
"Well what bonuses do we get in this new life of ours?" The president asked again. "It could hardly be called a reward if there are no perks to this new life."
"I'll let the two of you pick three powers to be born with." Ego answered. "Sound fair enough?"
"(Powers is too vague… I could end up with something like balls on my head…but I could get a body like an Ootsuki. What is the limit to what we can have?) I think-"
"Let's do it!" The general cut in.
"Alright," Ego confirmed.
"(That impulsive bastard didn't even check with me.) It seems it's time to spin for our new home world." A button appeared before them saying 'roll'. With a click the spin began.
After a brief eternity the reel stopped. Selected world: Arrowverse
"Arrowverse? That's the world of DC comics right?" The general asked.
"Yes, but it's more centered around the green arrow and the flash instead of batman and superman." The president answered. "You better pick good powers, their scaling goes pretty high nonetheless."
The general dismissed his concern "Hahahaha it'll be fine, you know enough about the world to cheat for us. Besides you got me, and I don't lose." The general was sure it'd be a fun venture. "Do we have any limitations on our picks?"
"Anything but a system." Ego answered. "Keep cause and effect in mind too. The choices you make here may alter the world you're going to. You could invite beings foreign to DC, cause certain events to change drastically, or even be born as the scion of Earth's destruction. All depends on what conditions must align for your origin stories."
"The scion of Earth's destruction? That's the exact opposite of everything we've dedicated ourselves to in life. We have to choose carefully, or our next lives could be under horrible circumstances outside of our control." The president trailed off into thought considering carefully what he should choose.
"Oh, that sounds heavy…but equally entertaining. No point fretting over it too much we'll find out when we get there. Give me the psychic potential of the phoenix force. AHAHAHA! I'm a cosmic entity already!"
"Marvel powers in DC? Tacky…Also you have to get there first, you said 'potential'. And did you already forget the cause-and-effect genius? If you're the phoenix force people can inherit your residual powers develop them to a point beyond even you. Did you ever read any Marvel comics?'" the president corrected him.
The general turned to Ego who confirmed what his partner had said. "You'll have to grow those powers yourself. You did say potential. I will at least make you the source, since it is your wish you will have to be the origin of phoenix force. That gives you a head start."
"Ok, the grind will be much more fun, and surpass me? Impossible." the general said excitedly.
"I like your moxie I'll save you a pick and give you a body that will help you grow stronger much faster, and your psychic powers won't end as an equal to the phoenix…assuming you get that far anyways."
Second power: Saiyan/ human hybrid body with enhanced S-cells and accelerated S-cell production (Dragon ball)
"(The psychic abilities of the phoenix and those hybrid genes, he's going to be pretty tough. Theoretically speaking he will get stronger every time he gets in a good fight. Plus, it will enhance his psychic powers. One day the phoenix will be a cute chick compared to him as for other Saiyans yeesh…. Enhanced S-cells he'd be a hybrid who could be stronger than 3 baby Broly's. With accelerated S-cells he would age slower, have a greater zenkai boost, and easy access to super Saiyans forms, albeit I doubt he understands the gravity of any of this, but he will indeed be a monster.) Hmmm I guess it's my turn then" the president Said. "Give me the wisdom of the Sage from God of high school, but I want my control of the fundamental forces to apply to the additional forces of DC's universe too." (What should I pick secondly? A body that could handle those eyes would definitely be necessary, especially if I intend to evolve it further.)"
"Not bad." Ego said. "(Already thinking of evolution. It's not impossible.) You greedily want more power already?" Ego was delighted to see their egos at work. "I'm a fair man so you get a freebie too."
Second power: Body and abilities of king Gilgamesh (Fate/Type-Moon).
"Nice! You might be able to fight me in this next life without security!" The general laughed.
"When I got my eyes, we weren't opponents anymore. Plus, I have Gilgamesh's powers from Fate and Type-Moon, Type-Moon Gil is a different kind of monster. He said fate, not any one rendition." The president responded casually. "Unlike you my power will be top tier at birth."
"Oh feeling tough are we, you might've been the brains behind our operation but we both know who had the brawn. And I have read GoH, you don't know how many gods are gonna want to take your eyes."
"You really think I could afford to be weak when so many people wanted my head on a platter before? And secondly gods already existed in DC, they won't naturally acquire knowledge of my eyes. That's why I chose it and if I create more gods that do know so what I have Enkidu."
"You seem pretty sure of yourself, let's see who got the better picks." The general was ready to fight right there.
"Shut the hell up! You don't have the powers or even bodies yet. To hell with your last pick too, I know what you need." Bellows Ego as his smile had flipped with irritation.
General third power- Great sage- "You don't seem to be the best decision maker, here's a guide. I'll tweak it to evolve based on your acquisition of experience and wisdom."
"Not a good decision maker?! I was the great general that helped conquer the world I'll have you know!" the peeved general barked back.
"Is arguing with the decrees of THIS God a good decision?" Ego asked.
"Touche'…well I'll get strong enough `to make it a good decision!"
"We shall see. As for you-" Ego turned to the president.
"I already know what I want." The president stopped him. "I want the flow and knowledge of flowing water crushes rock along with Garou's body evolutionary potential all from OPM. This way I won't cap out either and can keep surpassing my limits as necessary. You won't be the only one who keeps growing. It would be boring to just lay there and get stronger like Saitama, so let's see who fights the most battles and evolves the highest the demigod or the hybrid." He said side eyeing his comrade.
"Heh, not bad. I guess a fictional martial art might give you a fighting chance." The general sneaks in a diss.
"Ugh, just wait until we meet again. I'll show you why you didn't get a third pick." The president says not one to be outdone.
With that the two of them started to fade until they completely vanished from Ego's realm. Ego was left sitting alone at his desk. "Why do the promising ones always have to be such a headache? Whatever. I'll make sure they get their share of adversity; it'll build a little character. I should wipe their memory too, see if they keep those egos. A king and a monkey, reminds me of that old tale…maybe I could do something with that…Heh, I've got all the time in their world, I'm gonna have fun with it.