AN: Hehehe, a small surprise for everyone! Here is a short story that introduces Noah home world and life and introduction of some new characters.
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Long before Noah stepped into the sea of stars aboard the Astral Express, he was first a son and an older brother. At the Alden home, Noah is moving through the kitchen, he place the cookies on the oven to baked. He smiled as he sets the timer.
Noah's home world had no Aeons, no paths, and no multiversal politics but it wasn't exactly ordinary either. It was the birthplace of a new kind of humanity: the Genestella.
After a mysterious event known as the Invertia Incident, meteors carrying a strange energy called Mana fell to Earth. The radiation from that energy cause an irreversible mutations to the pregnant mothers and families trying to have children. The Children born after the incident began to develop unusual abilities, stronger bodies, faster reflexes, and the potential to go beyond human limits. These children became known as Starpulse Generation or commonly called Genestella.
Genestella are born with a natural energy inside them called Prana. It enhances their bodies automatically, making them stronger and more agile than regular humans. With training, they can control this energy even further, performing feats that most people could never even dream of.
Noah was part of the prestigious Alden family, known for their strength, values, and standing legacy. His grandfather, Caelus Alden, had once been a legendary hero who fought during the conflict between normal humans and Genestella. Caelus stood for equality and coexistence, believing both sides could build a better future together.
His father, Haruto Alden, was once considered the strongest Genestella of his generation. Calm and thoughtful, Haruto chose a quieter life away from fame, choosing to live simply with his wife, Elena, a renowned historian, who often reminded Noah that true strength isn't always about power, it's also about purpose.
Noah also had twin younger siblings, Touya and Mahiru. Both were exceptionally gifted Genestella, known as a Dante and a Strega, rare types who could manipulate mana to perform advanced forms of magic. While their talents stood out early, they looked up on Noah as their idol. The three shared an unbreakable bond, often sharing snacks and cocoa.
The timer beeped, snapping Noah out of his thoughts. He opened the oven and pulled out a tray of warm, golden cookies.
"Perfect. Just as planned," he said with a small smile.
"Whoa! That smells amazing!" Touya popped his head into the kitchen, reaching for a cookie—only to get his hand smacked by Mahiru.
"No sneaking! We're not eating until everyone's here," she scolded. "And instead of stealing, how about helping? Go grab the tea and cocoa from the porch."
"Ow! You didn't have to hit so hard," Touya muttered, rubbing his hand.
"That's what you get for trying to cheat," Mahiru huffed, arms crossed.
"Alright, alright, that's enough," Noah stepped in calmly. "Touya, help Mahiru with the drinks, please."
"Fine..." Touya pouted but did as told.
Soon, the three siblings gathered around the table outside, sharing cookies, sipping cocoa and tea, and enjoying their usual bonding time under the starry night sky.