Thraxans[3]

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This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, and incidents are either the products of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

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[▪︎City Of Thraxa, Thraxa▪︎]

"...Brother? You mean th——"

"Yes, Andressa and I had a child together. I told you, son, I've started a new happy life here."

Omni-man faces Invincible and finishes his words for him.

Speechless, Invincible just stares at the playing and happy child quietly but then, a massive frown etches itself on his face.

"Th——That doesn't make any freaking sense! You told me, dad, you told me I was a fool for trying to defend humanity and that they weren't worth my time because they are inferior species.

"These people have even shorter lifespans than humans so what makes them special enough for you to repeat this whole thing again!"

Furious and frustrated, Invincible yells at him with his arms wide open and his posture lowered a little.

This startles Andressa and the child but I just flash them a comforting smile that sets her mind at ease and makes the child burst into laughter.

Seeing this Invincible straightens up and calms himself down while Omni-man just sighs .

"Mark, I know you're upset and I understand but this is something I can't really explain to you. It's complicated. Just know that I've changed and that I'm not the man I once was."

Omni-man puts his hand on Invincible's shoulder and says with a fond smile bedizening his face.

"Well, you clearly aren't anymore. Color me impressed Nolan, I didn't expect this from you. Not again at least."

I chip in as I crouch to the child's level and extend my finger to him with a harmless smile on my face. He reaches out to me and grabs my finger and then starts giggling while Andressa just lies there watching with a smile.

Hearing me, Invincible just turns to watch with a weird look on his face as the child plays with my finger and Omni-man does the same but he has a smile on his face.

"His skin though... it's not normal. From what I know about Viltrumite DNA, this shouldn't happen. He should look as normal as a normal human should be unless..."

Observing the child, I comment offhandedly and smile along with the child as he tries to put my finger in his mouth to no avail.

It seems that Thraxan and Viltrumite DNA aren't as compatible as that of a human. Still, it's fascinating to think about the advantages of the child considering he's only three weeks old.

It wouldn't be a stretch to call hybrids of these sorts perfect soldiers if you take into consideration their eventual mental and physical advantages.

"I was coming to that. Look at your brother Mark."

Omni-man nods at me and then turns to Invincible.

"His skin? Yeah, it's purple but he isn't supposed to be human so I don't see why that has to be a problem."

Invincible shrugs with a nonchalant look on his face, his eyes locked on the bubbly baby.

"Your brother's skin tone isn't the only thing that's different. He's almost four weeks old but he looks like a one-year-old by Earth's standards.

"He's aging too fast and I suspect it has something to with his Viltrumite DNA. I suspect he'll slow down when he gets to your age or when he hits puberty but how much it'll slow down is still the question."

Omni-man explains and this brings concern to Invincible's face.

"You think he's going to...how long do you think he has?"

Invincible asks softly, concern and fear evident in his low voice, his eyes flash with a light of sadness.

"Hundreds if not thousands of years, don't worry he'll be fine. He'll live a long healthy life amongst these people if we go by Earth's standards but in Viltrum...that is a whole different story."

He waves his hand dismissively and explains the last part with a grim voice, his face serious and hard as stone.

"He'll be eliminated. To them he is imperfect, a stain in the Viltrumite legacy, a flawed organism not fit or worthy to survive. A flaw they'll have to erase....did I get that right?"

I add as I draw my finger from the child and stand up, my face cold and without expression.

Omni-man's eyes immediately widen in shock while horror flashes across Invincible's eyes, his mouth open in disbelief.

"H-How do you know this?

Omni-man asks with a little breakage in his voice due to his surprise.

"That's not important at the moment, just know that I understand your people just as much as you do."

I shake my head at him, my face still expressionless.

"Is it true Dad? Will they kill him because of that?"

Invincible turns to his father and questions, still in disbelief as he clenches his fists tightly.

"...Yes Mark. According to Viltrumite law, your brother will be executed because of his genetic 'flaws'. They would deem him...unworthy of life."

Omni-man looks down and sighs sadly. Invincible just look at his face and clicks his teeth in anger.

"I've only known him for a few minutes but no way am I going to let those people judge my brother's life as if he's nothing. Don't tell me you're just going to sit there and let that happen."

Invincible growls and looks at his father's face as conviction flashes across his eyes.

"Of course I won't, that's why you're here. I need your help and Prime's in defending this planet from their inevitable attack."

He raises his head and says strongly—a little loud—looking at Invincible and me with pleading eyes.

"You realize you're asking us to fight against an army of Viltrumites right? I understand if you ask me but the last time you and Mark fought, he barely left a scratch on you. What makes you think he'll stand a minute chance against an army of seasoned Viltrumites?"

I raise an eyebrow in confusion and ask as I fold my arms against my chest.

Well, it's unlikely they'll send an actual army just to capture an elite officer like Omni-man but they'll still send a considerable force of at least five adult Viltrumites.

If it comes to that, Invincible—as he is now—will only serve as something to even the odds without really doing anything substantial like killing or maiming one.

"They won't send an army. At most, they'll send three and even those ones aren't elites like me. Those ones will be doing important tasks like conquering new worlds.

"They also don't expect you guys to be here so we'll have the element of surprise. Between the three of us, we'll have a massive chance against them.

"...I need to know if you'll be with me Son."

He explains and extends his hand to him, looking at Invincible with hopeful and loving eyes.

"...Of course, I will Dad. You think I'm going to stand there and watch them murder a baby!?"

"Thank you, son. What about you Prime? Will you help me fight against my people?"

Omni-man smiles at Invincible's answer and then turns to me and asks hopefully.

Silent, I glance at Omni-man, Invincible, and finally the baby who is giggling as he crawls towards me and then smiles.

"Sure, why not. Just because I'm not on Earth doesn't mean I'm not a hero."

I pick up the boy from the ground and smile at Invincible and Omni-man, infecting them also with bright smiles.

... It's time to cause a war...