Chapter 8: Act VIII: The Explosion of Creation(Updated)
'BOOOOOOM!'
'FZZZZZZzzzzzz'
-A moment later-
"Wow, what was that?" asked Void, uncertain of what had happened.
"I don't know, but it probably wasn't stable?" replied Dimension.
Suddenly, the space began to vibrate.
'ZZZZZZZzzzzz'
From within the space emerged an object, specifically a small white sphere, roughly the size of a fingertip.
'SHHHRrrr'
'WOOOOOOSH'
"Look! Something appeared," said Infinity, unsure of what had happened or how, as just before the explosion, he felt as though part of himself had been absorbed by it.
"Did you feel that before the explosion too?" he asked.
"Feel what?" asked Dimension, not entirely understanding, though he had a vague suspicion.
"Do you mean that part of me was absorbed?" asked Void.
"Yes, but I don't know why," said Infinity, still pondering what had happened and what was currently happening, thinking about the white sphere that seemed both immaterial and material at the same time.
"It looks as if it's infinite," said Infinity.
"Let's take a look inside," said Dimension, reaching out to grab the sphere but finding that he couldn't touch it.
The reason was its state of existence and nonexistence. The new creation was still stabilizing, and its complete stabilization could take hundreds of years.
"Try controlling it with energy," suggested Void.
"Okay," said Dimension. The idea worked, and the sphere fell into Dimension's hands, now ready to be examined.
".........." He didn't know what to say at the sight; he was stunned when he looked inside the sphere.
"...Listen… no, just look for yourselves," he said, unable to find the words and passing the sphere to the others.
"What's so shocking?" asked Void curiously.
"You have to see it for yourself," said Dimension, his gaze shifting toward Infinity.
"........." Infinity was also stunned by what he saw and passed the sphere to Void.
"WHAT IS THIS!? How is this possible?" Void asked, not knowing what to make of the phenomenon.
"What have we created?" he asked, a mix of curiosity and disbelief in his voice.
"I don't know, but you all saw that infinite space within it. I also felt that it's a dimension... but not on the same level as this one—it's lower," said Dimension, trying to figure out how it happened while explaining what he had observed and felt.
"You're right; I felt that it's infinite. But what is it, a dimension?" asked Void.
"It's likely a dimension since Dimension said so," replied Void, slightly excited.
"Wait, look!" said Void, still staring at the sphere, noticing that it wasn't static. Even though it was infinite, it still had a point of origin from which energy was being emitted.
"Something's forming in there!?" Void said, surprised.
"What do you mean?" asked Dimension, unsure of what was happening inside.
"In this space, other spheres are slowly forming, but I feel their connection to me is weaker than this one," said Void, still unsure of what was happening.
"Maybe we can go inside?" Infinity suggested.
"Try it," said Dimension.
"Okay," replied Void, directing energy to create a passage, but he disappeared after doing so.
"What? Where is he?" asked Dimension.
"I don't know, but I think he's inside the sphere. Let's check," said Infinity, looking into the sphere and seeing Void within it.
"He's inside. Let's go," said Infinity.
"Alright," agreed Dimension.
-A moment later-
[Outer Realm]
"HMMMMMMM."
"This is strange. I feel a weaker connection, and overall, this entire space feels weaker," Void said.
Suddenly, Infinity and Dimension appeared next to him.
"What's going on?" asked Dimension.
"I don't know, but the energy here, as well as the dimension itself, seems weaker," Void said, examining the dimension.
"You're right," said Infinity.
"But look at the spheres here," said Infinity, scanning the area and pulling one closer with energy to examine its contents.
"Hmmm, it's the same as here, but I feel it's even weaker, and inside are other dimensions," said Infinity, pondering what they had created.
"I'm going inside," he said and vanished after speaking those words.
[Inner Realm]
"This is strange. This dimension is infinite too, but its space is so weak that I could destroy it with a single touch," he said, unsure of what was happening.
Moments later, Void and Dimension appeared beside him.
"What's going on?" asked Void.
"I probably don't need to tell you; see for yourself," said Infinity, watching as Void began to look around.
"This is strange. This dimension is different," said Void, staring into the distance.
"Yes, but there are other spheres here too. Let's take a look at them," said Infinity, pulling another sphere closer.
"I'll enter this one too," he said, stepping inside.
[Universe]
"HMMMMM."
"This dimension seems finite, and its structure is so fragile that it feels like it might collapse at any moment... but not on its own—because of me," he said, examining the universe around him and feeling its vibrations.
"If you can hear me, don't come in here!" he said, sensing the others' attention on him.
"Alright, we'll observe from the outside," said Infinity, transmitting energy as a form of communication.
"Fine," replied Infinity.
Moments later, Void said, "Look over there! That's matter!" Dimension pointed his energy toward something beginning to condense in the universe.
"You're right, but how did it get here? Matter didn't create it," said Infinity, baffled by what was happening.
"There's very little of it, and it's almost undetectable," said Dimension.
"Yes, but not just that. I see other things... look over there—it's as if a sun is forming, but extremely slowly," said Infinity, still unsure of what was happening as he looked around and saw many things. However, it would take millions of years for the first sun to form.
"Yes, but how is this happening?" asked Void, confused by the situation.
"Maybe it's because of this energy?" suggested Dimension.
"I don't know, but let's return later and see what happens," said Infinity, rejoining the others