Project Superior: A Hero’s Awakening

Chapter 3: The Outside World



Jonathan woke up early, following his usual morning routine—showering, brushing his teeth, and heading downstairs to prepare breakfast. While busying himself in the kitchen, he called out to his children. "Violet! Aleksander! Brush your teeth and come down for breakfast!"

Hearing their father's call, Violet dashed to the bathroom, with Aleksander trailing behind, toothbrush already in his mouth.

As they got ready, Jonathan decided to check on Xavier. Entering the room, he stopped abruptly, eyes wide in shock. Everything in Xavier's room—furniture, toys, even the curtains—was floating, suspended in midair.

"What in the world is going on here?" Jonathan muttered in disbelief.

Violet bolted down the stairs, curiosity leading her to Xavier's room, with Aleksander following, still brushing his teeth. They joined their father, observing the scene with fascination.

Jonathan tried to make sense of the chaos. "Xavier, what are you doing?" he asked, his tone a mix of confusion and concern.

Xavier looked at his father, his face lighting up with an innocent smile, followed by joyful giggles.

Aleksander sighed, stepping forward. "Let me handle this." He snapped his fingers, and the strange antigravity effect ceased immediately. The room's contents floated back into their proper places with precision.

Jonathan stared in astonishment. "He's... gifted."

"Of course, Father," Aleksander replied nonchalantly, toothbrush still in hand. "I thought you already knew."

Jonathan blinked. "I didn't. Did you know he was gifted?"

Aleksander nodded. "Violet and I are gifted too. Gifted people can sense it in others. There's something distinct about their soul and presence—it's unmistakable."

Jonathan, still processing this revelation, motioned for Violet to head to the dining table. "Go have your breakfast, Violet." Turning to Aleksander, he added, "And you, finish brushing your teeth."

"Got it, Father," Aleksander mumbled as he shuffled away.

With the room back in order, Jonathan approached Xavier. The baby greeted him with a bright, toothless smile. Jonathan scooped him up, cradling him in his arms.

Once in the kitchen, Jonathan placed Xavier in his highchair and returned to finish breakfast preparations.

After cleaning up, Aleksander joined them, taking his seat at the table. The family enjoyed their meal, with Jonathan cleaning the dishes afterward while Aleksander and Violet entertained Xavier.

"Check this out, little bro," Aleksander said with a smirk, holding out a glowing orb of light. The construct shimmered, a swirling sphere of infinite colors and patterns that hinted at unfathomable dimensions.

"This," Aleksander explained, handing it to Xavier, "is physical demonstration of a limitless outer space—beyond physics, concepts, or even imagination itself."

"Though, it may be a fake", he continued, "It's still a sight to see". Aleksander said, handing the glowing orb to Xavier, who grasped it with awe.

"Why do you talk to him like he understands that?" Violet asked, raising an eyebrow.

Aleksander grinned. "Because he does. He's a genius, Violet. He might not be able to talk yet, but trust me, he's processing everything we say."

Xavier's tiny hands clutched the glowing orb, his eyes wide with wonder. Violet laughed softly, her little brother's reaction too adorable to resist.

Not satisfied with just one trick, Aleksander conjured multiple glowing spheres, juggling them in the air with ease. Xavier squealed in delight, clapping his hands.

Jonathan, wiping his hands on a towel after cleaning up, walked over. "Don't you two have school today?"

"Nope, it's Saturday," Aleksander replied, grinning.

Jonathan blinked. "It is? Huh, time really flies." After a brief pause, he added, "Why don't you take Xavier outside? Show him around the farm a little."

Aleksander nodded, leading Violet and Xavier to the front door.

"Cover his eyes, Violet," Aleksander instructed with a smirk.

As they stepped outside onto the sprawling farm, Violet removed her hands from Xavier's eyes.

Xavier gasped, his celestial eyes reflecting the beauty around him. Above, the sky was painted with stars, and the distant glow of New York City glittered on the horizon.

"Look up there, Xavier," Aleksander said, pointing to a massive ring encircling the planet, clearly visible against the heavens. "That's the Celestial Ring. It's been there since 1362, when a meteorite passed too close to Earth. The planet's gravity tore it apart, and now it orbits us forever."

Xavier reached out, his tiny hands grasping for the infinite sky. Aleksander chuckled, patting his brother's head. "You really are something special, little guy."

Violet smiled, watching as Xavier marveled at the beauty of the world around him. It was a day none of them would ever forget—a day filled with love, wonder, and the promise of extraordinary things to come.


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