NOVEL WEB 16-Meteor...again
With his magnetic field in place and plate tectonics slowly shaping his surface, Carter’s journey into creation was far from over. The next step had come unexpectedly—life. But not life like Earth. The life he would create would be entirely alien, born from the equations of Threken, an unknown world.
[SYSTEM] The host now has the equations required to create a biosphere and ecosystem. Would the host like to begin?
“Life?” Carter muttered, taking a moment to grasp the enormity of what was about to happen. “I’m about to create alien life… this is crazy.” Then his awe turned into excitement. “HELL YEAH! Let’s do this.”
[NOTICE] 25 million C energy will be used to initiate the biosphere and ecosystem creation process.
He hesitated. That was a massive chunk of energy. But how could he resist seeing what life from another world would look like? He approved the process, and immediately, a surge of energy drained from him.
The transformation was rapid. His surface morphed as strange, vibrant plants began to sprout. Giant, tree-like organisms with twisting, translucent trunks and glowing leaves rose from the ground. Thick, vine-like tendrils spread across the rocky terrain, releasing spores into the air, while patches of bioluminescent fungi glowed softly in the dark.
The ecosystem was coming to life. These alien plants photosynthesized, producing oxygen and stabilizing his atmosphere. Soon, small, strange creatures scurried across the land, nibbling on the plants, setting the foundation for a thriving food chain.
[SYSTEM] Threken biosphere and ecosystem creation complete. Life is now self-sustaining.
Carter stared in awe at the world taking shape on his surface. “It’s… alive. And I made this?” He marveled at the beauty of the alien landscape, feeling an overwhelming sense of accomplishment. It wasn’t Earth, but it was something entirely his own.
Life on Carter's surface was thriving, buzzing with activity as more and more smaller alien creatures came to life. His surface rotated steadily, maintaining the 24-hour day and night cycle. It was strange to think that these strange new lifeforms depended on him now.
“So, system," Carter began, watching a group of small, glowing creatures flitting about in the alien plants, "being a planet is great and all, but am I just going to be guarding this place for the rest of my days?”
His question wasn’t bitter—just a genuine curiosity about his future.
[SYSTEM] …The host is an ever-evolving celestial being.
Carter raised an eyebrow. “That didn’t really answer my question though… Yeah, never mind.”
He kept his watch over the planet, the alien life below growing and evolving under his protection. At the same time, he continued absorbing stars, pulling in their energy without a second thought. Days turned into weeks, weeks into months, and months into years—but to Carter, it felt like nothing. His perception of time had all but vanished.
[SYSTEM] It is recommended the host gains more mass to expand into a bigger planet and acquire celestial energy to create a more stable sun.
“I mean, I could move and use gravity control to carry my sun,” Carter mused, “but wouldn’t traveling like that... be a problem?”
[SYSTEM] Host should purchase the Creator’s Control skill.
“Oh, yeah, skills. Sure, but aren’t I already a creator? What exactly does the skill do?”
[SYSTEM] The Creator’s control skill allows the host to take control of anything he has created. In your current situation, it enables the host to take control of another meteor to explore deeper into space.
“Wait, so you're saying... I can become one of the intelligent aliens that are going to be born on my planet?!”
[SYSTEM] ……Yes.
"......WHOOOOAAAAAA!" Carter exclaimed, his mind racing with the possibilities.
“WHAT WE WAITING ON PURCHASE IT”
[NOTICE]
100 million C energy has been deducted for the purchase of the Creator’s Control skill.
Carter grinned. "I’m not even mad—100% worth it."
He already had the equation for space rocks, so creating a new meteor was easy. Using some of his celestial energy, he shaped a 10,000-foot meteor from nothing. The surface was familiar—jagged and cold, reminiscent of his original form.
“Alright, let's test this out,” Carter said, focusing on the newly created meteor. He activated his new skill, Creator's Control.
In an instant, he was in two places at once. His consciousness remained in his planetary form, but he also felt his awareness shifting into the meteor. It was a strange sensation, like stretching his mind into a smaller, tighter space, but the familiarity of being a meteor wasn’t lost on him. This was how it all started, after all.
“Alright, let’s get a move on!” Carter said, excitement building as he sped off through space.
In his meteor form, he felt a sense of freedom he hadn’t had since becoming a planet. The thrill of zipping through the cosmos with his newly enhanced abilities was exhilarating. His gravity control, celestial energy manipulation, and even his Zone Vision were all still intact, allowing him to maneuver effortlessly while keeping an eye on distant celestial bodies.
Stars, planets, and asteroid fields whizzed past as he surged forward, his senses heightened. Everything seemed sharper—more alive. He marveled at the fact that he was now a full-fledged planet, yet here he was, exploring the vastness of space in the same way he had as a meteor. But now, he was stronger, smarter, and far more in control.
With each passing moment, Carter felt a deeper connection to the universe around him. He wasn’t just part of it; he was shaping it, expanding his influence with every move. “I can’t wait to see what else is out here.”
And with that, Carter disappeared into the void, eager for whatever new adventure lay ah