Creation Of All Things-Chapter 11: Queen Of Cryo-Pyrokinesis

Bam!

Adam landed smoothly in the front yard of their home, dropping his younger siblings onto the ground.

"That was awesome! We should do that again sometime," Alfred said, still hyped from the thrill of soaring through the air.

Aria, however, was more focused. She crossed her arms and eyed Adam thoughtfully. "So, you're awakened too. And based on what I saw, your power is related to physical enhancements—boosting your overall stats."

Adam frowned, narrowing his eyes at her. "You sound like you know a lot about this."

"I read," Aria replied flatly.

"I know you read, but that doesn't explain how you figured out my ability just by watching me use it," Adam pressed, clearly suspicious.

Aria smirked. "In my spare time, I read novels and comics. So yeah, I know how this stuff works. I also know I can control ice, and Alfred can control fire."

Adam sighed. She had a point. Still, one thing was bugging him. "When did you two get these powers?"

The twins exchanged confused glances, frowning as if trying to remember.

"I don't know," Alfred admitted. "Mine kicked in when I saw Aria lying dead on the ground."

The moment he said that, the air around them grew tense. The temperature dropped as Adam's expression darkened. His hands clenched into fists, his mind racing with rage. The thought of Aria dying—his little sister—made his blood boil. The Blackveil family was going to pay for this.

Sensing his growing anger, Aria stepped forward and took his hands, her touch cool and steady. "I'm okay now," she reassured him. "Actually, my powers awakening brought me back to life. I don't know how, but here I am—alive, and even better than before."

To prove her point, she flicked her wrist, and tiny ice particles danced in the air around her.

Adam exhaled, letting the rage simmer down. At least she was safe now.

"Alright, let's go inside, it's been a long and stressful day for all of us." Adam said with a smile on his face.

With that the Dhark household went into their house after the stressful day.

Abandoned Factory

Mira stood with her arms crossed, staring straight at Thomas Smith—the Veridian enforcer. He was an S-rank superhuman, not the strongest in Veridian, but his SS-rank ability, Intuitive Aptitude, made him the best at what he did. He could understand the inner workings of anything, no matter how complex, making him an unmatched detective.

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But with that talent came unbearable arrogance. He looked down on everyone, and the worst part? He actually had the skills to back it up.

Mira, however, hated his guts.

"I don't see where it says this is Veridian jurisdiction," she said coldly, arms still folded.

Andre, the scout who had come with Mira, leaned in and whispered urgently, "You shouldn't talk to a Veridian enforcer like that..."

He thought he was being discreet. He wasn't.

Thomas smirked and pointed at a bloodstain on the ground, where shattered frozen chains were scattered.

"A human died here," he said, walking over to the spot and crouching down. He ran a gloved hand over the ice-covered metal. "That makes it Veridian jurisdiction."

Mira glanced at the frozen chains, then back at him. A smirk formed on her lips.

"If you actually look at the scene properly," she said, her voice sharp, "you'll notice that the chains are frozen—meaning the 'victim' wasn't just a normal human, but an awakened." She took a step forward. "And since they just awakened and aren't actually dead, that puts them under my jurisdiction—as a government scout."

She tilted her head. "So maybe you should be the one to leave."

For a second, there was silence.

Then Thomas laughed. Loud, amused, almost impressed.

"You're good. I like you." He extended a hand toward Mira with a smirk. "You'd make a fine enforcer. Why don't you come work under me at Veridian? I promise I'll treat you better than the government does."

Andre lost it.

"Hey! How dare you try to poach a government officer in front of me?! Have you no shame?!"

Thomas's smirk faded.

His head turned slightly toward Andre, slowly, like a predator acknowledging an insect. His aura shifted—no longer amused, but something darker.

"Hey..." he dragged out the word, his tone chilling.

"Who asked you to talk?"

Andre's body tensed. Without thinking, he took a few steps back, immediately regretting ever opening his mouth to Thomas.

Thomas wasn't just looking at him—he was bearing down on him, his presence suddenly suffocating. It wasn't a killing intent, nothing so dramatic. Just pure pressure, like standing too close to an apex predator that had decided you were annoying.

"Hey, your fight is with me," Mira said, stepping in front of Andre and glaring at Thomas.

Thomas' smirk widened the moment he got a clear look at her.

Mira had sharp, piercing green eyes that seemed to see right through people. Her long, jet-black hair cascaded down her back, slightly tousled but effortlessly striking. Her face was a perfect mix of elegance and intensity—high cheekbones, full lips, and a sharp jawline that gave her an air of authority. She had a lean, athletic build, toned yet feminine, with a presence that demanded attention.

"Now that's a face I'd love to wake up to every morning," Thomas said with a teasing grin.

Mira's expression immediately twisted in disgust, her body tensing as if she were physically repulsed. "Ugh. You make me want to vomit."

Thomas chuckled. "You really do hate me, huh?" he said, unfazed. But then, just as quickly, his playful demeanor faded. His eyes sharpened, and his tone turned serious. "Well, I'm not here to win your heart. I'm here because this case is connected to that night—the night that opened my eyes to the superhuman world."

Mira's brow furrowed as she tried to recall what he meant. Then, suddenly, it hit her. Her eyes widened. "You don't mean..."

"Yeah," Thomas said, a small, almost nostalgic smile creeping onto his face. "The night of the Dhark incident. A night I'll never forget."

Andre, still lost in the conversation, asked, "What exactly was the Dhark incident?"

Not just him—many of the Veridian enforcers standing behind Thomas seemed just as confused.

Mira crossed her arms and looked ahead with a proud expression. "The night the queen of Cryo-Pyrokinesis awakened. The X-rank superhuman who changed the very foundation of the superhuman world."

"But..." Andre hesitated. "She disappeared 19 years ago. No one's seen her since."