Not far from New York, deep in a forest, the meteor slammed into the earth with a deafening crash.
The blast tore up trees, flung dirt skyward, and left behind a crater dozens of meters wide.
At the center of the smoking pit, a rock the size of a fist pulsed faintly with heat.
Minutes later, a shadow dropped into the clearing. Maguire.
His eyes narrowed.
"Could it be… the Venom symbiote has arrived on Earth?"
He walked forward slowly, gaze locked on the meteor.
Inside the cracked shell, a black, fluid-like mass writhed and twitched.
"At last… a planet with life," it whispered in its own alien tongue. "Soon, this world will belong to Venom. I will be its king."
The symbiote's mind swam with visions of conquest—until the sound of footsteps broke its fantasy.
"A host already? Perfect. Let's see how strong this species is."
Maguire stepped into the crater, eyes scanning the dark sludge. His gut told him the truth—
*It really is Venom.*
The alien watched him closely.
"This one looks pitiful. No claws. No fangs. Colored skin. Hideous. Still… better than nothing. I'll use him until I find a stronger host. This world will be mine."
It shot forward like liquid lightning.
Maguire didn't move. Instead, his lips curved into a grin.
"Let's see how much power you can give me."
The symbiote slammed into him. Black liquid engulfed his body, crawling over his skin, tightening around his frame.
In seconds, Maguire's form swelled—taller, broader, monstrous. His frame expanded past three meters, muscles bulging like stone, the black suit traced with jagged white lines.
A maw split open, drooling red tongue lashing out.
Venom.
Maguire flexed his claws, feeling the strength ripple through him.
"Not bad. Strength, agility, webbing… all enhanced."
He reached for his system—when a guttural voice echoed in his skull.
"Foolish human. Feel the terror of this power? That is the gift of Lord Venom. Obey, and together we will rule this world."
The symbiote had already learned his language through their bond.
But Maguire only snorted.
"You pathetic little parasite, trying to act tough in front of me? Shut the hell up."
The voice faltered, stunned.
*How did he know? Back home, I was mocked, bullied… always called weak. What does 'pathetic' mean here? Is he mocking me too?*
It tried again.
"Dare you mock Lord Venom? Weak you may be, but this body… this body is incredible. So strong it frightens even me. With this, I'm unstoppable! If this is what a common human is like, then if I find a greater host—ha ha ha!"
Its wild thoughts unraveled once more—
Until Maguire's voice cut through, sharp as a blade.
"Didn't I tell you to shut up? Are you deaf?"
The symbiote froze, stunned into silence.
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