Stellaria the beginning

The firekeeper

Justin had always known he was different. From the time he was a child, he could feel the heat beneath his skin, the fire that responded to his emotions. By the age of sixteen, he had learned to control it—flames danced at his fingertips, and he could summon infernos with a mere thought. Justin used his power to protect his small town from danger, earning a reputation as a local hero. Despite his abilities, all he ever wanted was to live a normal life with his family.

But his life took a dark turn one fateful evening. As Justin sat alone in his room, the flames of a candle flickering beside him, something strange happened. The air around him crackled with energy, and before he could react, a surge of power engulfed him. The world around him twisted and warped, and in an instant, Justin was gone—taken by the remnants of the Nexus.

He found himself in a strange, empty space, surrounded by nothingness, the only sound a faint hum that seemed to come from everywhere and nowhere at once. Justin tried to use his powers, but the flames that once obeyed his command flickered weakly. Confusion and fear gripped him as he struggled to understand what had happened. The Nexus had taken him, but why? What did it want with him?

For days, Justin wandered through distorted realities, searching for answers. He encountered strange anomalies—places where time stood still, where gravity reversed, and where echoes of voices whispered secrets that made no sense. The more he searched, the more he realized that something was deeply wrong with the world.

Then, one day, Justin stumbled upon a city that was a twisted reflection of its former self—buildings floated in the air, and streets looped back on themselves. There, he encountered Rizure and Steven, who were investigating the same anomalies.

Rizure, with his glowing eyes and aura of power, noticed Justin first. "You're not from here, are you?" he asked, sensing the fire that burned within Justin.

"No," Justin replied, cautious but curious. "I was taken—by something called the Nexus. I don't know why. I've been trying to figure it out."

Steven, ever the empathic guide, stepped forward. "The Nexus... It's responsible for all of this," he said, gesturing to the chaotic cityscape around them. "It's a powerful tool that can reshape reality. We've been trying to stop it from tearing the world apart."

Rizure nodded. "The Nexus was once in the hands of two men—Geno and Korin. They created me, Rizure, to be their weapon, but I broke free. Now they're trying to regain control, and in doing so, they're breaking reality."

Justin's eyes narrowed. "So that's why I was taken? They're using the Nexus to do all of this?"

"It's possible," Steven replied. "But the Nexus doesn't always act predictably. It's connected to reality in ways we don't fully understand. It might have sensed your power and brought you here for a reason."

Justin clenched his fists, his frustration evident as small flames flickered from his fingertips. "I don't care why it brought me here. I just want to find my family again and make sure they're safe and happy. They have no idea what's happening to me, and I can't let them suffer because of this."

Rizure, seeing a reflection of his own struggles in Justin, stepped closer. "We're trying to stop Geno and Korin. If we can defeat them and stabilize reality, maybe we can find a way to help your family too."

Steven nodded, his voice gentle yet firm. "We could use your help, Justin. Your power could be the key to setting things right. But we'll need to work together. We can't do this alone."

Justin hesitated, the weight of the decision pressing down on him. He had always been a lone wolf, handling problems on his own. But this was bigger than anything he had faced before. He couldn't deny the connection he felt to Rizure and Steven—three teenagers, each burdened with powers they never asked for, each seeking to protect those they loved.

"Alright," Justin finally said, the flames in his hands extinguishing as he made his decision. "I'll join you. But promise me this—if we do this, if we stop them, you'll help me make my family happy again. I don't care what it takes."

Rizure extended his hand. "You have my word. We'll figure this out, together."

Steven placed a reassuring hand on Justin's shoulder. "We'll find a way. You're not alone in this."

With that, the three of them—Rizure, Steven, and Justin—formed a bond forged in the fires of shared struggle. They knew the road ahead would be perilous, filled with dangers they couldn't yet comprehend. But together, they had the strength to face whatever the Nexus, Geno, and Korin would throw at them.

As they set off on their journey, the air around them seemed to calm, as if reality itself was watching, waiting to see what this new team would accomplish. In their hands, the fate of the world—and the happiness of Justin's family—now rested.