Chapter 13 - Nova corp

This has to be a sick joke right? I mean I didn't even touch and only fed her some of my biomass to sustain herself. I glanced at Gali who was playing with my daughters teaching them how to use their own cosmic power. 

I only knew Gali for a year and his father is still going to hunt me down for what I did. Though, I'm confident that I'll win with low difficulty but still I feel like I'll be hunted over and over by Galactus. 

'Raphael, how long until she gives birth?'

[ It all depends on her consumption but the most probable date is a year from now. ]

'Will her stomach grow larger?'

[ Yes. ]

'Then when will she notice that she's pregnant?'

[ Few months or so until noticeable change is seen. ]

I inwardly sighed since I can't do anything and what's done is done there's nothing that I can do. I didn't have to question if I'm truly the father or not since the energy is still mine and Galacta mixes together. The girls are gonna be pissed once they find out. 

'I'll think about it later for now…'

Seeing them smiling calms me down and just let it go since there's nothing I can do. I don't want to buy some milk. The best is just to face it, especially how Gali needs the most nutrition and the only one capable of providing it is me. 

"Hmm? You've been staring at me for some time now? Did something happen?"

Gali finally noticed me and only shook my head since I don't want to tell her right away and need to find the perfect moment to tell her. 

"It's nothing, I was just enjoying your three plays."

"Hey daddy, where are we going now? Are we heading back to Mommies?"

Scarlet cutely asked.

"Depends on what you like to do? We can explore other planets if you want?"

"Oh I want to explore, Daddy!"

Nova eagerly said where her eyes seemed to excitedly shimmer in starlight. I chuckled and patted their head. Good lord, how can something this cute exist!? If anyone dared to make them cry I'd obliterate their entire planet! Well, not really but close enough.

I don't want to give bad examples to them and let them think that they could do everything they want without consequences. 

"Alright we can visit xandar. I recalled that this planet is perfect for sightseeing."

"Yehey!"

The two became more excited and made me like a proud father. Hope I don't spoil them too much for doing this. Now I took the moment and went to the furnace where burning flames of the celestial remains and decided to take it into my being. 

I took out my Cosmic clone that I've been building and reabsorbed it back into me while adding the Celestial power. I've grown more powerful because of this and understood many things about the universe. 

The living tribunal would only appear if an imbalance of Mystic or Magic power is used and the scenario where the side of good and evil is being overtaken. He won't appear if it is just cosmic being fighting and doesn't tip the scale of good and evil. 

Fortunately I don't really use much magic and only use Cosmic energy as it is more malleable than magic itself. I went and took the anvil and hammer to make my own blacksmith workshop later in case I made more weapons. 

When that was done, I sensed my planet clones started to spread itself throughout the Galaxy to infiltrate them. There were few primitive races that I was willing to help and turn them into some kind of worshipper which I didn't mind. 

I understood that faith itself is important if applied correctly. Though the most interesting is a planet similar to earth with history nearly the same except for getting introduced with another alien race. 

I let them be for now and decided to place my main body into it for later. I made a quick identity in their Civilization and got into their space programs since I made to let them join earth eventually. 

Maybe I should rename earth as Terra. That aside, every other planet was just primitive with few having Celestial Seed which I let the clones consume. 

[ A/N: That place is where Oppai Odyssey starts, if you haven't played the game then I recommend you do. It will be fun but make you have some tissue 😏 ]

"I'm done, let's go."

We flew into the sky while I made sure to return the place to its original state where no one had an idea what had just occurred. Few hours later, we arrive at Xandar having taken that time letting the girls get used to their bodies and enjoy the moment. 

"It's been a while since I've been in this place. I was lucky that they had a bioorganic virus that I ate when I was hungry."

Gali shared her experience in Xandar as we secretly descended into the planet since even their secured network won't handle cosmic beings like us. 

The beautiful and advanced architecture was really interesting along with the atmosphere being truly like earth. Xandar is home to the Nova empire and their Nova core. 

"Wow! Daddy look over there!"

We decided to change into more appropriate clothes trends on the planet, the same with the people. Their technology was interesting in that I speed my clones into gathering information even though I can just use cosmic power, I still prefer using the old ways. 

"Nova, don't get too far from me and make sure to not use your power unless you're in danger, Got it!?"

"Yes, daddy!"

I smiled before looking around the place where it just feels like earth with few aliens here and there that were humanoid. 

From what I got from the Celestial's memory is that they go to planets and experiment on them before letting each evolve then return to judge them. 

Our planet is one of them which is why It is better to scour other planets soon. Maybe while I'm here I'll try to have a meeting with the Nova core as a way to have diplomatic relations. 

The whole world of earth could be convinced to make me their world leader. I mean I would be the central emperor but the council of people would exist. Maybe I should discuss how to handle the change in the government system.  

We would be in an intergalactic empire and would ideal to have a new system in place. I'll let my clones discuss with my brother.

Seriously am I starting the Imperium of man? Yeah I'll do that with a clone of mine handling the paperworks. 

I put my thoughts aside and went to buy some snacks for the girls which happens to be a food similar to cotton candy. The girls were ecstatic when given each and tasted the sugar. I glance to the side and notice how Gali was drooling.

"Hungry again?"

"Ah, well…yes…I ate a lot but I don't know why I've been growing hungrier." 

I only nodded wanting to tell her later when it's the right moment and produce some biomass that could only be seen by her and started to absorb it. 

"Thank you so much~!"

"Now that I think about it? What does my biomass taste like?"

"It's like marinated chicken that is dipped in gravy."

"Huh…Can you tell me any other biomass that you've eaten with different tastes so I can try replicating it?"

"Wait, you're willing to do that!?"

"Well yeah, I would have been extremely bored on that planet if it weren't for you and my daughters."

"If you say so, well…"

Gali started to list things that she has eaten in her lifetime and pondered how old she was but I don't want to ask the age of a woman. 

"Daddy, I want to go there!"

Scarlet pointed at one of the buildings and used my power to see what she was looking to find. It was a place similar to a zoo where alien creatures are caged. Now that caught my interest since it will give me even more creatures in my DNA library.  

We went inside paying for the fee that was paid by Gali who still had some currency of the Nova Empire. The place we jumped was packed with creatures that had description in their biology.

I easily got things from them to further evolve my hivemind. My daughter's were enjoying themselves seeing the wondrous things. When we got enough, we went to find a place to grab lunch. 

We bought a literal feast of many different alien meals that I'm curious what it tastes like. 

"Girls make sure to have some manners when eating, okay?"

They nodded before we dig in with our meal and can say that it was a rather interesting texture and taste. My daughters were quite messy eating but were happily enjoying their meal. 

Few minutes later, we paid for our meal and went back outside to get an overview of the whole city that was rather relaxing. It was then the siren sound could be heard and I stared at the sky seeing a fleet of ships heading their way to the planet. 

"Jeez, here I thought I could relax."

"Daddy, are we going to fight them?"

Scarlet excitedly asked and received a pat from me.

"Yes, Scarlet. This is perfect since we can have good relations with the Nova corp."

I stared at the ship that was still in the process of entering the atmosphere and with the Nova core quickly responded while evacuating the civilians.

"Gali, can you take care of the civilians while I handle the enemy?"

"Sure, just give me some extra biomass for my hard work."

"Aren't you getting greedy?"

I chuckled then flew into the sky where Scarlet and Nova turned into their true form where I made my eldest daughter into endless small needles that move like yundo's arrow. 

The Nova corp who was flying nearby were dumbfounded at what they were seeing and I tapped into their communication to tell them about the situation.

"Hello, can you hear me?"

"I-I can! This is the Nova prime speaking, identify yourself."

"I am Enzo Stark, Codename: Apeiron, I am from the Milky Way Galaxy within the planet called Earth."

Aperion, my hero name which means infinite, boundless, principle of all matters. I was planning on using Yaldabaoth but realize how unpronounceable it is for children and appear intimidating. 

"Earth? The same one as Captain marvel came from?"

Oh they know about captain marvel nice. 

"Yes, my purpose for being here is merely to observe as our planet is currently at the development of interstellar travel. However, now the situation has changed. I would like to be my assistant and gain a diplomatic relationship with your planet."

"Why would we believe you and not think you're the reason for this current invasion?"

"You don't have to trust me. I am just letting you know."

"Very well, please assist us and discuss your current predicament at a later date."

I nodded and didn't blame them for being on their toes since they were currently being invaded by an armada. I resumed my fight with my daughter, easily decimating endless hordes of alien ships.

At that moment my back formed a swarm of microscopic biogenetic insects and assisted everyone where damaged ships were repaired while the enemy was being eaten away by it.  

I let the Nova corps handle the ship that managed to enter their first defense and flew straight into space where an enormous fleet ship was visible. 

They were immediately blasting me with their artillery but it didn't hurt me and merely stood and absorbed their attack head on.

Once it was done, I saw their faces dumbfounded and cowering. Though, I know they have families back in their Kree empires but this is the end for them. 

"My turn."

I held a scarlet pointing at the tip before small cosmic energy forms on it that soon turns into a massive laser that decimates the mother ship.

There was nothing left when the blast dissipated and it took a moment until the other ship realized what happened and tried to escape. 

Fortunately for them, I let them escape and continue invading other planets. I know that the Kree Empire and Nova Empire have deep hate for one another but I will remove that unnecessary hate if I can. 

Though, enough that it won't tip the balance of good and evil or I'll be toasted by the living tribunal. I descended back to Xandar where I assisted the remaining ship and destroyed them. 

I didn't use any cosmic power since it would be overkill and didn't want to warp reality. I'm only doing that if the threat calls for it and this is not one of them. 

The battle was over before it could even start. At the very least it didn't cause much collateral damages. I flew back down in mere moments seeing the Gali was with the Nova corp and went towards them where the Nova Prime was looking at me along with the rest of the Nova corp who held their weapons at me preparing to fight using their Nova Force. 

I didn't know about it and knew that it was not magic nor cosmic power. A unique form of energy that they use in their suit. 

"Are you the one who calls himself Enzo? A Terran?"

They were looking at my appearances and couldn't help but be in awe at the cosmic armor and appearances I display. 

"I am, forgive me if I did not notify any of you and appear rather suspicious but I swore that I am not responsible for the armada being here. It is all mere coincidence."

"You don't have to worry. From the looks of it this is a usual rogue armada from the Kree empire. However, we do like to ask a few questions regarding your arrival and be under strict supervision until then."

"We don't mind."

We were taken into custody for questioning along with Gali since she needed to be with me. Though, we weren't taken to a prison rather just a small hotel where we were under close watch and house arrest.

I made my children turn back into their human form and laid into the bed. 

"Well I'll be taking a shower."

Gali said while I sat in the bed looking at my two daughters who were playing and watching some television. I let them be as I pulled my consciousness back to earth where my clone was currently giving their reports. 

"Oh kiddo you back. Did something happen?"

"Yeah, few things but mostly regarding the diplomatic and government system that we need to establish from our intergalactic movement."

"Oh have you found a planet to collaborate with?"

Reed Richard asked curiously.

"Yes, However, we still haven't decided on the name for the empire?"

"Couldn't we just call it earth?"

Doctor Strange said. 

"That would be our capital. For now I'll report what I've gathered and decided on our next action."

I told them everything that they needed to know about Xandar and discussed the system that we would establish in the interstellar movement we are doing. They seem to agree that it was important to have a world leader representative and in the end I was elected. 

This is going to be troublesome but I don't mind since the other would be the head councils. When we finished, I quickly pulled my main consciousness back to xandar where I glanced to see Gali finishing up showering with only the bathroom.

"Ah, so refreshing~!"

"Uhm…you do realize I'm here?"

"As if you'll do anything when the children are here."

I rolled my hands and laid on the bed with hands on the back of my head still thinking about the future. Let's cast that aside and take a moment to sleep. 

Several days later, we were given an audience with the head of the Nova empire and gave their acknowledgement for the diplomatic relations with earth while also giving them gratitude for my assistance in depending on their capital planet.

It was boring politics and ended with just signing a treaty between our planet and their. This time, we tried our best to help repair the damage done by the invasion. 

After a while, we decided to head out into space once again but this time heading my way to a spot that was interesting. 

"Are you certain you do not need any rewards?"

"I appreciate your concern but providing Nova corp soldiers into my planet is more than enough."

"Then we hope to have a safe trip."

I nodded and shook their hands before flying into the sky along with Gali and my daughters who remain in their human form. 

"So where to?"

"One of my clones found a treasure and wanted to test something."

I'm unsure if it would be of any use in another universe but if I'm able to absorb and replicate it then perhaps I can. We flew into space for several hours until we arrived on a desolate planet where Gali immediately understood what's going on.

"You're planning on stealing an infinity stone?"

"The power stone to be precise. I was planning on getting the Reality Stone First but its whereabouts are unknown to me."

"Hmmm, I only know the Mind stone is currently in the possession of the Asgardian."

"Then that is our next destination."

I am eager to taste a god again if I can. I won't kill them but just infect them and siphon some of their biomass. 

Now then we descended into the planet finding ourselves in an abandoned ruin and walking around the place sensing where the power stone was.

There protected by laser force build was an orb that had the power stone stored within it.