{Across The Cosmos: The Solar System}

{Chapter 4: Finding}

Knowing Andromeda's abilities were already rising up, everyone didn't hesitate rushing to find where she was. As they were all planning to split up, Hyperion gave everyone else advice before they did so.

"Everyone, make sure to keep your eyes peeled. A blackhole guardian is capable of teleporting anywhere at any time."

With everyone splitting up, Sombra noticed this from afar, watching everyone scatter in opposite directions.
"Watch her ruin everything on her first day."

For her own amusement, Sombra stalked around to keep up with them.

Nori and Onyx are checking around where they would expect Andromeda to be if she wasn't near her blackhole; near Earth. A bit ago, Onyx noticed that Andromeda was asking questions about the Earth to Avani, the guardian who watched over it.
"Do you think Avani's with Diana already?"

Diana was the guardian of the Moon near Earth, so she and Avani consistently hang out. There were only so many times where they were not seen with each other, some have even speculated that they may be closer than meets the eye.

"I would assume so. But where to find them?"

Meanwhile, Hyperion and Dawn were theorizing on how Andromeda would turn out once her powers were fully ready.

"It seems only a few people believe that Andromeda will be different. But I cannot blame those who assume otherwise."

Dawn nodded, but paused in her movement. Hyperion was going to ask, until he paused and also noticed.

Andromeda wasn't in her blackhole when Onyx and Nori checked it, but now she was, trembling and scared.

Gently, Dawn and Hyperion approached her, but also kept their distance.
"W-who's there?" Andromeda said, her tone just as shaky as her body.

With a comforting tone, Hyperion spoke up. "It's me, and Dawn, Andromeda."

Knowing that, Andromeda peeked her head up and looked towards them.

"Are you sure you both want to be with me right now..?"

Dawn and Hyperion both looked sympathetic towards her, nodding their heads.
"I'm assuming Sombra's words got to you once your abilities came to be, right?" Dawn asked.

Andromeda quietly nodded, looking away.

From the distance, Onyx, Nori, Diana, and Avani were watching them calm Andromeda down.

"I think they've got everything covered already, but it is nice to see it work so smoothly." Avani said, a warm smile across her face.

Diana smiled at Avani before turning towards Onyx and Nori. "Do we know for certain that Andromeda wasn't overwhelmed by anyone prior to this?"

Onyx and Nori looked at each other, both with concerned expressions.
"Unfortunately, Sombra made her feel unwelcome here and almost tried to stab her on sight." Onyx quietly said, looking upset.

Diana and Avani looked at each other, the growing worry on their faces starting to concern Nori.
"Why do you bring this up, Diana?"

Suddenly, Andromeda whined in pain and the blackhole grew bigger, causing everyone to take a step back.
"When blackhole guardians get overwhelmed, the pull in their blackhole becomes stronger." Diana paused, looking back at Andromeda. "And if the guardian gets pushed too far beyond their emotional point, it could become as big as four Suns piled on each other."

In the distance, Hyperion was starting to approach Andromeda's blackhole, gently so as to not stress her out.
"Andromeda, everything will be alright. You don't have to be afraid, and even if you are, we'll be here to support you, regardless of your emotions."

Hyperion's gentle words helped Andromeda calm down a bit as her blackhole shrunk, but she was still visibly scared.

"Y-you..you mean it? Both of you?"

Dawn also gently approached, making a heart with her hands to show peace.

"Of course we do! We got a chance to know who you are, and I personally think you deserve good treatment. Regardless if you're like us, or something new and unique, you're still always gonna be our friend."

Somewhere afar, on top of a cracked piece of a meteor, Sombra was sitting. She looked annoyed as she watched Andromeda's blackhole shrink back to regular size.

"Disgusting. She may have their empathy and friendship, but there's no doubt she doesn't have their safety yet."