ALIEN SHIPS APPROACHING GENESIS.

The days within Genesis were becoming a transcendental experience. Stood watched with a mixture of satisfaction and apprehension as the children, more and more, showed accelerated development, not only physically but, most notably, mentally. Their evolution was more than a simple advancement of human genetics – it was a revolution in what it meant to be human. With each new day, they became more capable, faster, stronger, and, disconcertingly, more powerful.

The school, the *Genesis Institute*, was beginning to consolidate itself as the epicenter of this transformation. Since its creation, Stood knew that he could not allow these young talents to develop without proper guidance. He had established a rigid, but necessary structure: discipline, focus, and control. From the moment their abilities began to manifest, he imposed clear and demanding rules. The powers, although fascinating, could easily become a threat to the safety not only of the children but of everyone aboard Genesis.

The children were taught to respect these limits. The training was intense. At first, they showed signs of insecurity, fear, and even resistance. However, over time, that fear transformed into confidence. They knew their powers were immense, but they also understood that control over them was the key to their survival.

**Mara**, the girl with green eyes and golden hair, was beginning to understand better the energy that pulsed in her eyes. Her ability to shoot energy blasts through her gaze, although unpredictable, had been trained to its limit. Now, whenever she got upset, a simple glance at the ground prevented any shot from being launched, an absolute control she never imagined she could achieve. But more importantly, she had started to understand the impact of her actions. Each energy blast she fired represented not only a risk to herself but to everyone around her.

**Iris**, who previously levitated impulsively, now levitated with purpose. She could control her floating, moving gracefully through the hallways of the institute, but always with the awareness that levitation should be used only when necessary, never as a form of showmanship. Her discipline, like everyone's, was crucial to maintaining the balance of the ship and their new society. The control of her power had become almost instinctive, but, as Stood insisted, self-control was everything. Every child knew that the simple act of abusing their powers could affect the harmony of the ship and even put everyone's lives at risk.

**Ethan**, with his telekinetic power, could now move objects with impressive precision. He had learned to manipulate small particles subtly, from lifting a pen to moving large metal blocks in physical resistance drills. However, the greatest lesson he had learned was what Stood always repeated: "Control of power starts in the mind. A strong mind is one that controls, not one that is controlled." Ethan knew that his ability, if not mastered, could easily become an uncontrollable force. That's why he dedicated long hours to meditation, trying to enhance his mental connection with the world around him.

Over time, Stood noticed that the children were not only acquiring physical and mental abilities but were also becoming more emotionally mature. The fear that once consumed each of them was being replaced by a deep understanding of the impact of their powers. They now saw one another as allies, not rivals, for they knew that together, as a unit, they were stronger than they could ever be individually.

**Sienna**, with her scaly skin that changed color according to the light, had become a true scholar of what was happening to her body. She not only understood the science behind her transformation but was also starting to grasp the implications of her ability. With each new training session, she discovered ways to use her scaly skin to reflect energy attacks, becoming a natural defense, a true guardian for her peers. Her ability was becoming more sophisticated, and she had started to understand the limits of her scales, how to use them as armor or even to create camouflage when needed.

Stood knew that the key to maintaining safety aboard Genesis was not to restrict or punish the children, but to guide them to fully realize their potential responsibly. For him, the creation of the Genesis Institute was not just about teaching physical or mental skills, but also about instilling a deep sense of responsibility in each of the young ones. He wanted them to understand that their powers were not a burden, but a gift – a unique opportunity to rebuild the future of humanity. But for that, they needed to be more than just children with extraordinary abilities; they needed to become leaders, protectors, thinkers.

The training continued uninterrupted, but Stood also knew that a great challenge was approaching. The ship was nearing a new space zone, where a series of unknown phenomena could put Genesis at risk. He was already beginning to draft a plan, knowing that the children needed to be prepared for any eventuality. Not only as a defense force but also as human beings in their purest form, with all the implications their evolution carried.

Stood gathered the instructors and mission leaders to discuss the next steps. "We are facing an uncertain future," he said, his eyes fixed on the holographic screen in front of him. "But these children represent the hope of all humanity. We have prepared them to fight, to survive. But more than that, they need to be the beacons that will guide all the survivors of Earth to a new beginning."

It was a truth he had always known, but now it was clear to everyone. What was unfolding within Genesis was not just a simple adaptation to life in space. It was the creation of a new race, a new beginning for humanity. And, although the challenges ahead would be unpredictable, Stood knew he had made the right decision. The children were growing in spectacular ways, and with the right training, they could be the key to Earth's survival. More than that, they could be the embryo of a renewed humanity, stronger and more capable of facing the mysteries and dangers of an unknown universe.

As he watched the children train, Stood felt a wave of hope mixed with apprehension. The future was in their hands. And he trusted that, with the right education and guidance, they would not only protect Genesis – they would lead a new era for the universe.

Each day, new children were born with distinct powers. Some with invisibility, capable of completely disappearing, blending into their surroundings. Others with such a sharp sense of smell that they could identify and describe scents from miles away, something that seemed almost magical. There were also those with superdeveloped hearing, able to hear conversations from great distances, even through walls, or those who could see through solid obstacles, with an astonishing penetrating vision. Others, with bodies as flexible as rubber, could stretch their forms over great distances, as if there were no limits to their bodies. And there were still those who had the ability to liquefy, passing through any crack or hole as if they were liquid shadows.

It was a spectacle of novelties, a parade of new abilities emerging each day, and Stood knew that all of this needed to be properly directed, controlled, and trained to ensure that none of these powers would become a threat.

Then, one afternoon, the calm was interrupted. A signal shot through Genesis: the ship went into alert. Several unidentified ships were approaching at high speed, with no response to their attempts at communication. Tension spread quickly. Stood, with the confidence of someone who knew what was at stake, made his way to the command bridge. The data was clear: the ships were not merely approaching, but coming with a clear intent.

He quickly analyzed the situation, calculating the risks. Orders began to be issued with the precision only he knew how to execute.

"Prepare all defenses, follow the safety protocol. Activate the combat systems. I want full reports on the situation, now."

He turned to the instructors and leaders: "Prepare the children, put them in attack positions, if needed, we will use the teleporter to send them aboard those enemy ships. They need to be ready to act, as a unit. Genesis needs our strength more than ever."

It was the moment to test everything they had learned. The future of Genesis and all of humanity was at stake.

Stood trusted his children, they were more than ready – they were the key to what was to come.

The attack ships began to be launched – over 3,000 ships were launched and clung to the hull of Genesis as if they were part of its armor.

Genesis' defense level was unimaginable, and the ability to use telekinetic powers could also be applied. The children to be used were actually between the ages of 14 and 17, but one of them was only 12 years old. He stood out in everything. Whenever he entered any environment, he had the ability to freeze everything within a 2-kilometer radius. Everything was paralyzed when he entered and touched with his feet, without shoes, or using the touch of his hands, allowing only those he desired to be able to move.