Absolute Zero: History

The neon storm burst into the solar system like a space storm that could not be stopped. Its waves moved chaotically, but its direction was unambiguous - Earth FX12.

The element, beautiful and dangerous in appearance, like a dance of light in the darkness of space, was fast approaching, and the chance that it would pass the planet was less than 1%. As soon as the neons entered the atmosphere, the planet shuddered like a living thing that felt their onslaught. The air became heavy, saturated with an unknown energy. It seemed that nature itself felt the pain and fear, awakening hidden instincts in people. Everyone who didn't have training or neons in their bodies felt their bodies getting heavier and the aura pressing down on their shoulders like a mountain range.

In the SON's main headquarters located in the United States, there was an atmosphere of tension.

Gathered around a huge round table, commanders and strategists discussed the impending crisis. Every second, NASA was tracking the neon's movements, broadcasting real-time data. On a large virtual screen in front of them hung an image of the reporting AVI.

- The neon storm continues to intensify, - AVI was analyzing the data at an incredible speed, - The force is increasing due to merging with new neons that have a cosmic structure.

- This is already a problem, - Arco, a code-named captain from the Ukraine, wrung his hands as he stared into the screen.

- Calm down, - replied his colleague, a senior SON officer, 'We are operating at 150%, and so far the inhabitants are safe. Our energy barriers are ready to take the hit.

Arco sighed, raising his head.

- What about the homeless ? As usual, no one thinks about them ?! - his voice was full of anger.

- There's nothing to help them, Arko. They live outside the protected areas. After the storm, we can send phantoms to clean up the mess.

Arko slumped silently in his chair, clenching his fists. He realized that even his options were limited right now. Everyone around him was focused on the state of the planet, knowing that the safety of millions depended on them.

On the other side of the planet, Zero felt a wave of familiar energy pass through his body. He opened his eyes and looked up into the sky.

- Finally, - he smiled, breathing in the neon storm, - after six years, I'll finally have a real workout.

Everything around him was filled with the loud roar of mutants. The neon storm had awakened their instincts, and mutation - the process of neon absorption - had begun. Their bodies, adapted to survive in the wild, were now undergoing a transformation. One of the mutants, a massive creature resembling a giant king Kong, roared, filling the environment with rage. Its body began to expand, its muscles tensed, and its eyes glowed with neon light.

- Well, let's see what you can do, - Zero said, clenching his fists.

The mutant, upon seeing Zero, roared even louder and rushed at him like lightning. Its speed was already exceeding S-rank, but Zero remained unfazed. He dodged the attack, as calmly as possible, as if it was a normal movement.

- Not bad, - Zero said, dodging another blow, - But it's not enough.

The mutant swung, aiming for his head, but Zero simply grabbed his fist, stopping the attack in its flight. The creature tried to lash out, instinctively sensing the danger, increasing the distance, but Zero's grip was steely. His eyes glowed with confidence and his movements were crisp and quick. He delivered a blow to the mutant's chest, creating a powerful wave that would have sent the creature flying backwards. But Zero wouldn't let him do that-he held him by his fist.

- That's it... - Zero said with a smile, - But this is just the beginning, there's more to come...

The mutant howled, and a powerful aura began to emanate from its body, glowing with red neons. A hole formed in the middle of the creature's chest.... The creature fell to the ground...

- Here we go... - Zero said, raising his head.

He gazed into the distant horizon, where clots of neon energy appeared one after another. More mutants, more battles...