@mako That was a flash-forward; or you could consider chapters 2-8+ a flashback. He also has the tree and caterpillar in chapter 1. The last 7 chapters have been part of showing how he gets to that point.
@CelticMutt If we get a Spider-Man (Supaida-Man) parody, would you want them called something like 'Suppaida-Man' (Sour!-Man) or 'Shoppaida-Man' (Salty!-Man)* or would you rather a more original name? (Like 'Metal Prisoner' for not-Iron Man)
* Sorry, I love puns.
So, her parents died a typical, pointless death. Instead of grabbing her and jumping from the cliff together with her, they push her off deciding it's better for themselves to be eaten. Jumping from cliffs isn't a good idea. If it wasn't for plot armour, she'd likely die. If you're going to...