Astro—a child unlike any other—was born not on Earth, nor on any planet, but in the endless, star-filled void of space itself. His existence was a miracle of the cosmos as if the universe had brought him to life among the stars. His first breath was drawn in the silence of deep space, far beyond the reach of the known world, and his story began where mysteries stretch endlessly.

Astro’s parents, renowned explorers, were on a bold mission—one that had driven them across galaxies. They had found traces of life on a distant planet in a galaxy light-years away, and with Astro as a newborn, they embarked on a voyage to start life anew. Their journey was to span over a century, with them in cryosleep, waking only upon arrival, some 120 years later. The plan was simple: they would awaken in a new galaxy, full of promise, with Astro ready to grow and live in an unfamiliar world.
But fate had other plans.

Astro woke far earlier than expected, his tiny eyes fluttering open to the quiet hum of the spaceship’s advanced systems. He should not have woken for another hundred years. Something had gone wrong, but it was no ordinary malfunction. A wormhole, an anomaly of space and time, had warped their passage through the stars. The very essence of the universe had infused Astro with unimaginable powers, and his mind had grown far beyond that of an ordinary child. At only a few years old, his IQ was already an astounding 500. The time dilation caused by the wormhole had gifted him intellect and abilities far beyond human comprehension. Yet, he was still just a child, alone in a silent spacecraft.

When he first woke, there was no sound—only the faint echoes of silence. His parents still lay asleep in their cryo-pods, unaware of what had transpired. Astro wandered the ship, his tiny footsteps barely audible against the polished floors. Fear crept into his heart, an emotion foreign to his extraordinary mind, but natural to his still-childlike soul. He wondered, What is this place? Where am I?

The ship was a marvel of advanced technology, designed for survival in distant worlds. Every corner held the tools and equipment necessary to build life on a new planet. Its AI-controlled systems ran smoothly, ensuring all was in place for when his family would awaken. But it was the view outside that captivated Astro most. As he made his way to the observation window, he stared out at the swirling galaxies, the stars glittering like diamonds on velvet, stretching into infinity.

For the first time, Astro felt something stir inside him, a deep longing, a need to explore, to understand the vast universe outside the protective shell of the spaceship. The beauty of the galaxies, the nebulae swirling in colors he had no name for, the distant planets and stars—it all called to him. The cosmos was alive, and it whispered secrets he yearned to uncover.

But he was alone, and he was just a child. With a surge of determination, Astro made his way to the control room. He had an extraordinary mind, but even he was not yet fully aware of his powers. He scanned the controls, wondering if he could somehow unlock the doors, leave the ship, and begin his adventure among the stars. His heart raced. Could he truly do it? Could he leave the ship and explore the galaxy on his own?

But a pang of emotion stopped him. His parents. They were still asleep, unaware of the journey Astro was about to embark on. He felt an unfamiliar tear slip down his cheek. For all his intelligence and power, he was still just a boy who longed for the comfort of his family, for the warmth of his mother’s arms, for the strength of his father’s guidance.

As he stood there, torn between the urge to explore the universe and the need to stay by his parent’s side, the ship’s AI system suddenly spoke in a calm, soothing voice, “Astro, you are not alone. I am here with you. Your parents entrusted me to keep you safe. What do you wish to do?”

Astro looked out the window again, the endless stars reflecting in his wide eyes. The unknown called to him, but his heart ached with the weight of his solitude. The question lingered in the air—Would he stay, waiting for his parents to wake up and continue their mission together? Or would he answer the call of the stars and step into the unknown, alone?

Torn between duty and desire, Astro stood at the crossroads of his destiny. His small hand hovered over the control panel, and the entire universe held its breath, waiting for his choice.