Herobrine in Marvel...again

Chapter 45: 34 Baby days



(Somewhere in the Universe)

"It appears the Progenitor has fallen," a booming voice resonated across the void, carried by a figure whose massive, metallic form dwarfed the stars themselves. Arishem the Judge, one of the Celestials, floated amidst the vast expanse of space. His glowing eyes scanned the endless cosmos as he continued, "The Horde has struck again. Zgreb the Aspirant has already begun his search, likely to resurrect the Progenitor. But this event may serve a greater purpose."

In response to Arishem's call, four colossal figures emerged, each tearing through the fabric of space itself with an otherworldly precision. Gammenon the Gatherer, Ziran the Tester, Nezarr the Calculator, and Oneg the Prober stood in solemn silence, their immense forms pulsing with cosmic energy, awaiting Arishem's command.

"What has occurred, Arishem?" Oneg's voice echoed, deep and methodical, betraying his curiosity.

Arishem turned his piercing gaze toward them, his presence commanding awe even among his peers. "A planet has been identified. It is unlike any other we have encountered, a world teeming with life of unimaginable potential. It is the place where the Progenitor fell, struck down by the Horde in ancient times. This world, Earth, carries the echoes of the Progenitor's essence and the Horde's lingering corruption. This anomaly cannot be ignored."

Gammenon the Gatherer's mechanical features lit up. "Do you intend for us to harvest it?"

"No," Arishem's voice thundered, sharp and final. "You will carry out the First Host. This planet must be evaluated, its potential weighed. However, do not interfere with Zgreb the Aspirant's actions. His pursuit is his own, and his obsession with resurrection will not alter the task before us. Follow him, observe, but focus on the mission."

Nezarr the Calculator, his form shimmering with countless lights as if an entire galaxy resided within him, spoke next. "What is the directive for this First Host, Arishem? The test?"

"You will initiate the test," Arishem said, his tone cold and resolute. "The seed of creation and destruction both resides in this world. Let the experiment begin. Observe the results. And then we shall judge."

Ziran the Tester's glowing eyes flickered. "It is always a matter of judgment. But will this world endure the test? Or shall it crumble like so many before?"

"That," Arishem said, his voice a thunderclap that reverberated through the endless void, "is for the experiment to determine. Go now. Set the process into motion. And when it is done, we will decide if this planet is worthy to join the cosmic order, or if it is destined to fade into nothingness."

The four Celestials nodded in unison, their enormous forms glowing brighter as they prepared to descend toward the young, vibrant world. They tore through the dimensional boundaries with ease, their cosmic forms casting long shadows over the stars.

(Earth)

Beneath the vast skies of a still-young Earth, primitive life thrived in chaos and harmony alike. The land, the oceans, and the skies teemed with creatures vast and small. Humanity's ancestors scurried among the trees, unaware of the gods who now gazed upon their fragile existence.

Zgreb the Aspirant arrived on the planet, his attention fixated on the Progenitor's remains buried deep within the Earth. His silent obsession grew stronger with each passing moment, his mind consumed by grief, even as the other Celestials ignored his plight.

(Gaia)

"Why does this fragile planet keep attracting trouble? First Ender, then Horde, and now a Celestial?" Gaia muttered as she paced, her radiant form brimming with irritation. Her connection to Earth allowed her to feel the overwhelming presence of Zgreb, and it made her feel oddly annoyed—as if someone had barged into her house uninvited.

Oshtur sat nearby, cradling the tiny fire-haired toddler Agni, who was currently attempting to grab hold of her flowing, silver locks. "Hmm, now that you mention it, Gaia, Ender did once call Earth the 'cosmic testing ground' for every powerful being in the universe. I guess he wasn't wrong."

Ignia, the Phoenix Force herself, stood nearby, watching with an uncharacteristic softness, though she clearly wanted to snatch the little one into her own arms.

Gaia sighed. "Leave it to our husband to summarize millennia of my suffering in one glib comment."

Agni, however, was paying no attention to the adults. She suddenly pointed in the direction of Zgreb's presence with a determined expression, her tiny face scrunching up in adorable concentration. "Boom!" she declared with great conviction, her small hand emitting a faint pulse of psionic energy that shot off toward the Celestial. Though it barely registered as more than a cosmic breeze, all three women froze in stunned silence.

"Did she just...?" Oshtur blinked, staring at the little girl in her arms.

"Use psionic energy," Gaia confirmed, her frustration melting away into a radiant smile. She clutched her hands to her chest, her voice almost squealing, "Oh, look at her! She is so determined! I could just hug her forever!"

Agni, seemingly satisfied with her "attack," puffed out her chest proudly and looked at her mothers as if expecting applause. "Boom!" she repeated, throwing up her arms triumphantly.

Ignia's eyes sparkled with unrestrained pride, practically vibrating with excitement. "Did you see that? Did you see that?! Using psionic energy at such a young age! She's going to surpass even me one day"

The Phoenix Force grinned nervously as ger two 'sisters' glared at her but quickly resumed boasting. "Anyway, it's not surprising. After all, she is the child of the Phoenix Force and Herobrine. Extraordinary talent runs in her veins!" She beamed with pride, ready to sweep Agni out of Oshtur's arms.

"Our daughter," Gaia and Oshtur corrected simultaneously, both giving Ignia a sharp look that silenced her for a moment.

"Fine, fine. Our daughter," Ignia grumbled, crossing her arms. But her fiery pride couldn't be suppressed for long.

"But it's clear she gets her raw power from me. I mean, come on, she's already throwing energy around like a experienced psionic. A Celestial? Pfft. Agni will eat Celestials for breakfast by the time she's walking. I could bet she will challenge Eternity himself before her first century!"

Oshtur raised an eyebrow, amused. "Ah, yes, because consuming a galaxy is just a casual milestone for toddlers," she said dryly.

"Why not?" Ignia shrugged, completely serious. "She is mine. She is born to be unstoppable."

Gaia rolled her eyes. "Your perception of power is as skewed as ever, Ignia. She is just a baby."

"A baby who boom-ed a Celestial," Ignia shot back, grinning smugly.

Meanwhile, Agni had decided the adults weren't paying enough attention to her triumph. She puffed out her cheeks and gave her mothers a determined glare. "Boom! Boom!" she demanded, waving her hands for emphasis.

"Oh no, she's upset!" Gaia panicked, rushing to the little girl. "Don't cry, my precious one! You are the strongest, the most amazing!"

Oshtur chuckled, patting Agni"s head. "You have already made your point, little one. But no more psionic blasting today, okay?"

Agni blinked up at her, seemingly considering the request, before breaking into a toothy grin. "Boom!"

The three mothers collectively melted at the sight.

Ignia, ever the competitive one, leaned closer. "See? She even smiles like me. That is my girl."

Gaia and Oshtur exchanged exasperated glances. "Ignia," Gaia said with a sigh, "can you just stop trying to monopolize her accomplishments for five minutes?"

"Never!" Ignia declared dramatically, sweeping Agni into her arms and twirling her around. "This is my star! And if you will excuse us, I need to teach her the art of fiery explosions. Maybe a supernova or two to start—"

"You will do no such thing!" Oshtur interrupted, snatching Agni back with a firm but gentle hand. "She is still learning to walk, let alone destroy celestial bodies!"

Agni giggled at the back-and-forth, waving her tiny arms in delight. "Boom!"

Gaia could only shake her head, a fond smile on her face as she watched the chaos unfold. "Ender's going to have his hands full when he gets back."

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I need you thoughts on this chapter, honestly I don't really know what to write when it comes to too OP beings like Celestials, Phoenix Force, etc.


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