Fatal I'm afraid

"There's no easy way to say this," the professor told you, his face grave, "but, I'm afraid you didn't make it."

"What?" you ask, sure you must have misheard.

"Your injuries were fatal," he tries again, "your body crushed beyond repair but fortunately for you I was able to reach you before your brain expired completely."

"I, I still don't understand, my body died? But how am I here?" your voice sounds strangely flat and distant, it must be shock you think.

"Why, I saved you of course," he smiles looking more than a little smug, "the most essential part of you anyway. Your mind, your memories, and as for your body? I'm sure you'll agree your new form is a great improvement!"

The world spins around you and you find yourself facing a mirror to confront your new self...