A New Beginning
May and Ben Parker exchanged stunned glances at Aadi's quiet response. Deep down, they'd feared rejection—not because of Aadi himself, but because any orphan might hesitate to trust strangers calling themselves "family."
But Aadi's voice, soft yet warm, cut through that fear.
May crouched to his height, her voice trembling."Okay, Aadi. Pack your things. You're coming home."
Ben knelt beside her."And if you want… you can call us Mom and Dad. Only when you're ready."
For a moment, Aadi stood still.
The words "Mom" and "Dad" echoed in his heart like something half-remembered—like a song from a forgotten dream. Slowly, he whispered:
"Okay… I'll try. Mom. Dad."
May broke into tears and pulled him into a warm hug. Ben gently rested a hand on Aadi's head.
In that moment, Aadi felt something begin to heal.
What the Parkers didn't know was that Aadi's acceptance came from a place deeper than even he understood. In a life he couldn't recall, he had known abandonment, exploitation, and betrayal. But something about the Parkers—something instinctual—told him this time would be different.
The Move
The next morning, the Parkers returned to complete the adoption. Aadi packed a single suitcase—his only belongings. Before leaving, he turned to Lucy, the caretaker who had been like a mother to him.
Lucy knelt to hug him tightly."I'll miss you, Aadi. But I'm happy. The Parkers are good people."
Aadi smiled faintly."Don't cry, Aunt Lucy. I'll come back and visit. I promise."
She wiped a tear, nodding as he walked away with his new family.
Settling In
May and Ben welcomed Aadi into a cozy, blue-painted room with simple furniture and a soft bed. Aadi unpacked quietly while they watched from the doorway, letting him settle in.
But it was Peter who broke the silence.
"Hey, Aadi! Backyard. Let's go!"
Aadi hesitated, then smiled."Alright. Let's go."
Laughter filled the air as the two boys ran into the sunlit yard, playing tag until sunset.
Two Years Later – Age 5
By the time Aadi turned five, his body had grown stronger under constant exposure to sunlight, supported by the System's passive growth enhancement. His power level had climbed from 5-C (moon-level) to 5-B (planet-level)—a massive leap, but logical for someone with Kryptonian biology + divine growth potential.
The system had gifted him a few key bonuses:
A light-based neural assistant (nicknamed "Nova")—far less intense than Brainiac but deeply intelligent.
A hidden training chamber within a small, disguised Kryptonian pod buried under the Parker household, which unlocked at age 5.
With Nova's help, Aadi began learning about Kryptonian language, energy control, and hidden features within his DNA. Nova would scan human internet sources at night, uploading key scientific and global knowledge while Aadi slept.
He wasn't ready to fight villains yet—but he was preparing.
School Life
Aadi and Peter started school together. Naturally brilliant, well-spoken, and radiating charisma, Aadi quickly drew attention—not just from students, but teachers too.
His circle grew to include Gwen Stacy, Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson, and Harry Osborn. Even Jean Grey—attending a nearby private school—crossed paths with Aadi through school events.
But one encounter stood out above the rest.
The Girl with the Familiar Aura
During lunch on a cloudy spring afternoon, Aadi noticed a new girl sitting alone under a tree. Her name was Maya. Her presence was quiet but oddly magnetic.
The moment their eyes met, something in his chest fluttered—and a soft chime echoed in his mind.
[Congratulations, host. You've encountered your soulmate: Maya.]
A new "Soulmate" tab appeared in his system panel.
[Soulmate: Maya (???) Detected.]
Confused, Aadi whispered in his mind:"System, what's with the question marks?"
[You do not yet possess the strength to understand her true nature.]
"Are there… more soulmates?"
[Negative. You are bound to only one.]
[Note: Certain higher beings do not approve of harems.]
"Did… you just glitch?"
[Redacted.]
Despite the confusion, Aadi couldn't deny the pull he felt toward Maya. She was graceful, mature, and carried a deep sadness in her eyes. Over the following weeks, they bonded over books, games, and quiet conversations.
He soon learned that she too was an orphan—her parents killed in a tragic car crash. She now lived with her uncle, Captain George Stacy of the NYPD.
Their connection felt timeless. Unexplainable. Natural.
Age 6 – Legacy Awakens
By age six, Aadi's strength had risen to 4-C (solar system level). Thanks to rigorous hidden training and Nova's data compression techniques, he could now lift large vehicles, use short bursts of flight, and project focused heat beams—though he kept all of this hidden from his family and peers.
The system granted him a Legendary Summoning Card—capable of summoning a being between galaxy and multiverse level in power. He didn't use it yet. Not because he was afraid—because he wasn't ready to lead.
Nova warned him:"Summoning a being of such magnitude will change your path forever. You must be sure."
So he waited. Trained. Learned.
Nova also began quietly experimenting with Earth's rarest materials—vibranium, adamantium, and alien alloys—and began crafting tools that would one day help Aadi face the greatest threats in the cosmos.
NOVA LOG
"Training Log: Aadi, Age 6."
Power Level: 4-C.Soulmate Connection: Stable.Kryptonian Progress: 28%.Summon Card: Unused.System Status: Normal.Family Status: Loving and unaware.
"Still can't believe I'm in the Marvel Universe. I miss the simple days at the orphanage, but this... this feels right. Like destiny isn't chasing me—I'm chasing it."
Nova, end log