Cosmic Comet

The Cosmic Comet (宇宙赤気, Uchūsekki) is an ancient sphere of mystical properties that descended from space and collided with the in 65,000,000 BAD (Before Defection). Shrouded in mystery, this crystalized manifestation of Tenku is considered to represent the embodiment of life and the cosmic energy that flows across the universe and creation. And yet it was this same force of life that almost cause the destruction of Human World. Upon its arrival, the Cosmic Comet caused a catastrophic phenomenon that almost brought forth the complete extinction of all life on the planet. Although the planet was never the same after the massive amount of Tenku permeated the environment, it brought forth unforeseen consequences that would change the very foundation of life itself. Scattered throughout the land, most of the original Cosmic Comet was eventually reformed into a sphere of solid crystals, serving as the core of Mt. Myokawa. 
==Origin and Philosophy==
The origin of the Cosmic Comet is a complete mystery as it boast unnatural materials and particles that cannot be found within the depths of space. This is perhaps because of its unique composition that it has a strong connection to the forces that govern the universe. Drawing upon those forces to it constantly, like a beacon to unify these components together, disconnecting them from the chaos to bring order in its wake. One can call it a symbol of not only the life and the universal forces that exist within the universe, but the representation of creation and destruction; a duality that would come to define the world in generations to come. In order for something new to exist, something of old must cease to give birth for the new existence. This is a universal theory that is rumored to even the most ancient of beings, yet it is a rumor that is strongly held as a universal truth. The universe was created through the sacrifice of Ame-no-Minakanushi, the universe’s first known deity during his eternal battle with the Void King before existence was a reality. The birth of the current gods only came into being after the death of Izanagi after Izanami’s betrayal. One can also look at the cycle of life and death as a representative of creation and destruction. Even the creation of humans was a reality only after the destruction of the dinosaurs and progression of nature.
It is believed that this is the balance that holds the universe together, preventing one side from overwhelming the other and disrupting the chain that keeps things stable. Because of this, all forms of life itself will eventually end in order to bring about the existence of new life whether it be humans, animals, insects, nature spirits, or even that of gods. This grand design was called the "" and it is a popular school of thought among ancient sages and . No being alive can escape this design, death is certain and to attempt to escape it is running away from the inevitable. True immortality is a concept that can never be achieved. Those who seek to obtain it are usually rejected by the universe as a result. In fact, to become immortal means to be cut from the cycle of life and death. Such an act can be considered an unforgivable sin, thus only those of the highest order who walk down the path of Chaos have this sort of immortality. Because Samsara itself rejects them, therefore they are incapable of permanent death so long as this “sin” remains within them. Those who walk down the path of Enlightenment are capable of escaping from the cycle, but unlike those who walk the path of Chaos do not choose to become immortal and have accepted their fate complete. This is why all those who achieved Enlightenment eventually cease to have a physical body, returning to the state that gave them life as they now become one with the universe and everything that flows.
Many who know of the comet to this day cannot determine an exact origin or explanation for its existence. Where did this comet come from? Is it just a twist of fate that allowed so much devastation? Or was it a punishment from the gods to balance the overabundance of life. This aside, it was the Kamis who first came up with the theory as to the comet’s origins. For they believe that the Cosmic Comet is actually the missing torso of Izanagi. It has been rumored that the head and torso of Izanagi was tossed into Samsara in order to have it become one with the cycle of life and death. Such actions resulted in the abnormal birth of the youngest goddess, Benzaiten. And yet simultaneously it led to a spark of light manifesting as it shot out from Samsara, descending into space as it traveled endlessly with such force and brilliance. This source of light was none other than the Cosmic Comet. Of course, each telling of the origin has been embellished and altered as its 'folklore' been passed on from generation to generation from gods to man. Only a select few know of the true story but to this day refuse to reveal the secrets as to what really happened.
Even among the Nature Spirits, there are many theories as to the origin of the Cosmic Comet. Regardless of the amount, the Nature Spirits hold the Cosmic Comet as an irreplaceable treasure and the symbol of their pride. Such feelings are not just limited to the Nature Spirits born from organic life such as plants and insects. These feelings are also within those of the Animal Souls that roam Soul Society to this day. Despite the near destruction of the planet Earth, the Cosmic Comet irradiated and drove forth a special power to the life that was present on the world. For the organisms that were around, it gave them sentience as their souls were now whole. It is through this power that these souls were able to have complex emotions, free will, evolution and ultimately the ability to harness . Through these key factors, it is what allowed these organisms to progress and evolve into the intelligent beings that live within Soul Society today. Additionally, it is because of this that when came into existence, these noble spirits were able to manifest them once they took the form of humans. To this day, the essence given to the organisms by the Cosmic Comet continue to help them prosper and flourish with pride. Always reminding them of where they came from, and that no matter how scattered they are, they will always be connected.
==History==
===Collision Course===
Traveling throughout the universe, the Cosmic Comet raced forward as a beacon of light. It traveled without any direction or any sort of reason. Such things were unnecessary as it roamed freely within the immeasurable confines of space. Under such conditions the Cosmic Comet cultivated and harnessed the source of energy that was to be known as Tenku. Tenku was the cosmic energy of the universe and the source of life that every single form of creation derived from, be it organic or not. So long as it held the essence of a soul, the matter was under the guidance of Tenku. That said, the Cosmic Comet only grew throughout its travels as it gathered more Tenku, increasing in size and speed as it progressed, not unlike a ball of snow rolling down a steep slope. How long it traveled the universe was uncertain, as it could have been hundreds, thousands if not millions of years it cycled throughout the cosmos. Through such a process, the Cosmic Comet grew and expanded, becoming the largest meteorite that was to be ever documented in existence. Not once in its entire existence has it met a material or substance that could affect it or alter the path that it was going. Some say that it was moving at speeds that it could even travel through the dimensions of time and space. As it was set to reach its destination, the concept of distance and the flow of time was irrelevant to it. All that matter that something was drawing the comet, knocking out of its seemingly eternal path of traveling. Its destination was set on the planet Earth, and it was going to achieve the only objective that was etched into its being.
The entire trip was unaccounted for as it happened gradually since time meant nothing to the comet. Even so, the earth would eventually be met with the asteroid as it begun to enter the solar system at long last. Perhaps only taking a span of a few years at best, the comet would finally descend downwards to the earth as it begins to resonate with the planet itself. Before what anyone or anything knew what was to befall upon them, a massive explosion of tremendous energy swept forward across the land. The light was almost blinding to those who look at it as it glowing brightly. Like a raging supernova, this source of energy threatened to swallow and engulf the entire planet in its cosmic radiance. It had an odd presence, almost as if the energy that was released into the atmosphere was carrying that of Life. Receiving its touch meant certain death, that much was decided. And yet at the same time it felt painless and almost comforting to those that was blanketed by its power. The fauna could feel the energy seep into their very being prior to the point of destruction. This was a sensation that would’ve been alienating to them if not something that could not be truly understood or put into words. Despite the lack of sentience, it did manage to achieve the goal of opening their eyes at the universal truth during the experience. It wasn’t just the fauna that felt this, for the insects and plants felt it as well. In fact, there wasn’t a single organism or organic life that was not hit with the power that radiated from the Cosmic Comet. 
===Birth of Dios Tirano===
Even the dinosaurs, the ones who ruled over the wild and untamed nature of the prehistoric age, were unable to escape from their fate. Ran as they did, flew if they could, even dug if it was possible, their efforts were to no avail. This clash of energy was able to render all tactics and survival techniques meaningless. In a sense it was a bit ironic to those that were able to comprehend the experience. The comet was basically a source of life, if not the epitome of its existence. And yet it ends up causing the extinction of several species including the dominant forces of the age in one fell swoop. Strength was something that was rendered useless to the cosmic energy that flowed upon its surroundings. No matter how strong the dinosaurs were, no matter how tough and durable the dinosaurs were, there was no defense that could counteract this. It was a climatic chain of events unrivaled in scope or magnitude, eviscerating all as one by one the dinosaurs begin to vanish. Even the mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex, said to be the ruler of the dinosaurs was helpless to the cosmic energy that pierced its very essence prior to its demise. If such a beast was defeated and destroyed so easily, then it was clear that there would be no hope for those who managed to directly take the hit. The time of the dinosaurs, rather if they wanted it or not came to a crushing end.
Even so, something within the dinosaurs would begin to boil up inside of them. They were creatures of pure instinct and simple minds, so things like complex emotions were once lost to them. However, that would no longer be true after being struck by the cosmic radiance of the comet. It wasn’t complete as the dinosaurs had yet to fully adapt and mold themselves to their new found completeness. Yet it was more than enough to allow for one emotion to manifest; anger. Yes, the dinosaurs that were now reduced to that of spirits felt immense anger unlike what they have ever experienced before. How dare the comet abruptly change their way of life in a blink of an eye. What exactly did they do to deserve such a fate? What was the meaning of their entire species coming to an end in such a manner? Many questions although not fully coherent and solid began to fill the dinosaurs mind. The more these questions came to being, the greater their anger and hatred intensified. A dark power begun to surge from the dinosaurs as their hatred took form. The hatred and anger they felt was almost chaotic and destructive as even the air began to fall under its influence. It was both toxic and infectious like a virus, spreading whatever malice it could to whatever it could find in such a manor. One could say that these strong emotions manage to shape the very space around them; Forcing an unforeseen yet horrific transformation around them.
The dinosaurs were in unison in their grief, their sorrow and their vengeance. Someone or something had to pay for the lives that were stolen from them. All it took was a single dinosaur to have these feelings before it would spread to the others like the plague. One by one, the dinosaurs begin to expel this dark energy from within, corrupting the Tenku that they were now infused with. Instead of being a beacon of life and prosperity, it instead was shaped into a source of pure destruction and rage. So much so that it was pulling the souls of the dinosaurs together. These dinosaur souls began to circle around one another, drawn by their own hatred and other darker emotions as it took a hold of them. A sea of chaos quickly manifest itself, pulling the dinosaurs and everything else that was unfortunate to be surrounded by their vengeance essence above. It pulled everything to what appeared to be a white desert, deprive of the sensation of life and warmth, for it was cold and lifeless. It didn’t matter to the dinosaurs, for no amount of warmth could match the heat produced by their very anger as they start to fuse with one another. This fusion was both horrific and unholy as the manor was done in a brutal fashion. They were compelled to attack one another suddenly as the dinosaurs turn against one another. It was without reason or logic as it happened without warning or any clear cut motive. Their destructive impulses and the need for vengeance was simply too great.
Dinosaurs among dinosaurs started to eat one another, consuming the weak in a barbaric ritual. Consume the flesh, feed on its energy and ravish over extinguishing a life, these were commands that held a tight grip upon the dinosaurs. They were so strong that not even the mightiest of dinosaur could escape, in fact it would only push them down the path of carnage and destruction. There was a void inside them that could not be filled, and yet they would be compelled to fill it at any cost. Such feelings got stronger and move rampant the more souls that the dinosaurs collected and devoured from one another. The once noble and prosper dinosaurs were turned into monsters by their own dark emotions. And there was no one else but themselves that they have to blame as the slaughter continued. Even after being consumed, the feelings rage and the unfilled desire to close the void inside of them only deepen. Causing the transformation to spiral out of control as the all the dinosaurs start to become one. A torrent of chaotic energy surges across the land, in its wake a beast beyond comprehension began to manifest from the souls of the dinosaurs. Like some sort of chimera, this creature took the form of many dinosaurs as it was stitched together from the very best parts of each dinosaur. A single collective force was now unified as its chaotic presence almost shook the entire dimension of apart with a single roar. It was consumed by its own rage and power that it could only mutter two words, Dios Tyrano.
===Dawn of the Nature-Spirits===
As for the other organisms, they too felt the immense power of Tenku generated from the Cosmic Comet upon impact. Unlike the dinosaurs, they were incapable of running, taking any action or giving any response. Without the indication of a soul, one would wonder if the organisms can be considered to truly be alive. Alive as they were, these organisms were highly simplistic even when compared to creatures ruled by their instincts known as the dinosaurs. They didn’t have a voice to call out. They remained still, always lying stationary as they were the building blocks that provide sustenance and life to those unable to provide for themselves. It was their singular directive that was decided for them upon their creation. This was just the lifestyle of the flora. Always providing yet only taking just what it needs to survive which was very little. Whether it be the plants that cultivated energy from the sun, or the minerals and substances formed through chemical reactions made from the planet, or even the insects that fed off the source of life and/or the substance of other organisms; They knew their place in the world and as such accepted their fates. Such was the way for those with souls that barely register in the grand scheme of things. Never once did they question this meaning as they blindly fufilled the purpose of their existence. 
Although, the idea of sentience was impossible for these organisms, for these organisms did not have a solid construct of a soul like that of a dinosaur. However, a soul did exist, but it was faint and small like a weak signal. The signal was so weak that it barely registered as a presence and often could not be felt or sensed. Such weak souls were incapable of having wills of their own. There were many organisms and physical matter that were even incapable of movement, remaining stationary as those were helpless to their surroundings. So these organisms didn’t fear their timely demise. One could honestly say that they were completely oblivious as to what was going on. That was the only upside to being a being with such a weak soul completely deprived of a consciousness or will to perceive their destruction. At the same time, it was just as much as a curse as it was a blessing. They were completely impervious to pain and suffering, but they never were able to truly live and appreciate life. They were just a part of the food-chain that governed life and nothing more, so their annihilation was met with complete apathy as they were not even aware of being destroyed. To them, everything was cold and empty, seeping into an endless void as their life came to an end. However, that was supposed to be how things played out with the organisms and not what actually happened. No one could have predicted as to what kind of phenomenon would spring forth from the deaths of these beings. 
Like the dinosaurs, the mystical metaphysical energy that was Tenku began to flow into the organisms and those who have weak souls. Naturally, such a process was to destroy the organisms and reduce it to nothingness. And yet, the Tenku energy resonated with their souls as the physical bodies were being destroyed. It flowed into them like a running river, permeating every part of their existence as no organism was left untouched by the cosmic energy. This surge of energy caused an unforeseen phenomenon with these spirits as their soul containers begin to expand and grow. A small bundle of started to shoot out to form a large pool in its wake, symbolizing an organism undergoing metamorphosis. These souls that were once small and incomplete were now becoming large vessels that were now whole; but came at the price of their physical bodies being destroyed in the process. And those that did remain would suffer from the plight of the Ice Age, wiping more of them out as death was something that could not be avoided. Even so, there was hope for these new souls as they begin to ascend. A strong refusal to let themselves fade off into nothingness began to boil within these souls. They weren’t uncertain if it was their voices or the voice of someone else telling them to embrace those feelings and think for themselves. It didn’t matter which as these feelings would end up uniting them to converse and be in each others presence as if they were comrades.
An unbelievable amount of souls started forming from the remains of their previous incarnation of existence. These souls were intertwined with one another as the Tenku essence that stuck with them blessed their beings with the capacity for complex emotion and evolved reasoning combined; free will. It was something that didn’t happen instantly as it was something these organisms had never experienced before. And yet, with their limited understanding they could feel that some of their comrades were incapable of making the transition to their new form by themselves. Upon hearing that, a will of their own start to develop. It was faint and alienating at first, something that normally would bring confusion and terror. Despite this, these souls went to look past these new feelings as one thing was certain. Their comrades needed their help or else they would become no more. Refusing to let any one of their comrades disappear, these souls begin to circle around the souls of those that were not able to evolve on their own. One by one these souls started to multiply, the strength in their feelings gave others the strength to come to their own conclusions. Unlike before, these souls were now capable of having a voice and carried the necessary means to make their inner desires a reality. All they needed was to embrace these strong feelings and act with the power that gave motion to the motionless. Upon doing so, the Tenku that they carry resonated with one another. Their strong feelings towards one another provided another miracle to come forth from their own sense of will; the creation of their new race. 
Almost poetic in a sense, the fauna bonded with the souls of the inanimate or physical matter around them. Through this union, the weak souls that were incapable of transcending their existence bonded with their fellow comrades to form a new being. With the power of fusion, it furthered the evolutionary chain and expanded the ever increasing quantity of completed souls. These souls achieved a different outcome unlike of the dinosaurs that were filled with rage. Although faint and new, there was a feeling of camaraderie, a bond of friendship between these souls that could not be broken. This unity between souls could even be described as brotherhood. When one could not handle the ordeal on its own more would join together in order to bring out a new possibility capable of overcoming adversity. This meant that these different individual thoughts no matter how small or large went on to become a singular voice rather than a sea of incoherent sounds and murmurs. A single will made out of the essence of countless others. Not all of the newly sentient beings chose to walk down this path, but surely there was more than half of the entire mass of souls that did choose to have such an outcome. Although the transformation was complete, these souls knew that they weren’t ready to manifest physical bodies of their own just yet. It took all of their willpower and energy alone to successfully achieve their evolution. For now, they would require a place to rest until they regain the strength to manifest physical bodies for themselves. There was also dealing with this new sense of sentience as well. It helped them unite with one another to avoid losing their brethren, and yet it was still a new and unknown feeling to them. To make the right path, they would need the time to sort it out slowly with patience. All of these souls begin to converge together as each and every one of them migrated to the realm of .
Still, a new type of soul was born through the power of the Cosmic Comet after their valiant sacrifice and the bonds between one another to overcome the emptiness that their death originally provided. These souls were to be known as Nature-Spirits (夜叉, Yasha). One Nature Spirit in particular was to be born from the strong bonds of fellow souls. In fact, these bonds were so strong that it cultivated all of the souls that were touched by Tenku. These souls were the ones that didn’t already merge with one another or became a sentient soul by themselves. The sheer magnitude was otherworldly as it gave off the impression that the entire planet was birthing a single being. The souls started to circle to a single point located within the very center of the earth. An immense amount of Tenku that these souls possessed started synchronizing with each other. Every second of this was strengthening the bonds that the organisms held with one another. So much so that you could say that even the energy within the cosmos that lingered around begin to converge. A single seed was born from the cultivation of countless organisms and souls. This seed was to feed off from the Tenku energy, growing stronger as vines made out of the most rarest and strongest of minerals begin to shoot out. The seed grew more and more as these vines start to reconstruct around the seed, pulling everything it could find in order to make a physical body. Even when the terrain was getting assimilated, the damage quickly disappears just as soon as it was created. A surge of rose petals begin to form around the construct, symbolizing its creation as it was going to be born.
A woman with very long green colored hair with leaf like attachments for ears emerges from the torrent of rose petals. Her form was graceful and blooming with life as she towered over entire surroundings. At first the form was a gargantuan mass of the earth’s terrain and organic life, threatening to crush over everything. There wasn’t anything that wasn’t capable of seeing this spout of tremendous beauty and intense power along the horizon. It was a silhouette of a woman’s figure but at the same time there were enough characteristics to compare her to that of a monster of all monsters. Nothing aside from the aquatic life that remained and the lost souls that were unable to fuse in time were able to see such a creation come into being. Like the other newly sentient souls, this embodiment of nature was simple minded and acted on basic instincts. Her hide was strong, strong enough to handle the intensity of the ice age without falling to the cold. However, as her body was reconstructing over the course of time, her form was to become more woman like and humanoid. She was becoming less of a monster and more of a divine giant of exceptional power. The change in her form would symbolize her increasing intelligence and sense of will. No longer was she continuing to live as a beast for her will was growing strong and her power of observation and understanding soon followed. 
With her mind developing at an accelerated rate, so did her control over her powers. Her presence alone was enough to cause for the ice around her to evaporate, leaving a field of plants that could adapt to the cold. Her power was at the point that it could directly affect the environment, intensifying the Ice Aage at one moment and calming it down the next. With each passing day, the giant woman became smarter than she was the day before. In time, she begin to show signs of sentience as she starts to hear the voices of the planet and those around her. They were in pain, lost and confused as they were isolated and forced to endure the harsh arctic temperatures alone. It was at then on, something new begins to develop within the giant woman. A sense of empathy for those around her, it is what allowed her to understand the damage that she was doing. Through the sacrifices of the lives around her, the giant woman began to understand the value of life. As she grew, she come to learn her purpose; to end the Ice Age and return the world to a vibrant natural paradise that can house life once more. Doing so would not be easy as it took thousands of years to master her powers over nature. And that's how long it took to alter the climate and restore life to the world. In the end, this benevolent being became known as Mother Nature (大自然, Daishizen), the personification and god of nature, the leader of the Nature-Spirits, and the healer of the planet Earth.
===Aftermath===
As for the comet itself, most of it was broken into fragments after colliding with the planet itself. The impact resonated greatly with the planet, as it was communicating with the very core that house the capability for life and sustainability. This resonance was strong, so strong that it continue to linger even after the fall of the dinosaurs. The cosmic radiance that came from the comet was in constant circulation within the planet’s atmosphere. This strong presence went on to throw the ecosystem out of control as the Ice Age began to take hold. Those who were able to survive the impact of the comet would not be so fortunate with the coming of the Ice Age. One way or another, death was assured to the life that were unable to adapt to the constant changes and destructive forces of nature. Only the presence of another could eventually put an end to the savage onslaught of the Ice Age and cultivate the latent Tenku energy into something much greater and prevent the destruction of the earth.
As it continues to linger, the cosmic energy started to stabilize after what seemed to be an eternity of circulation upon its stay. Its strong influence started to sink into the very planet. A new objective was etched into the essence that was now one with the earth. This led it to change which triggered something new into the environment. This change started the path that would lead to another unforeseen phenomenon. From the ashes of the old world, a new one began to take fruit as the ecosystem started to rebuild itself. The remains of the old world lead to the creation and prosper of the new world as new life start to form from it. The plant life and fauna were the first thing that were to be reformed. Next came the bug life, and soon new animals that were considered to be the descendants of dinosaurs start to spring from its wake. Even the aquatic life that did manage to survive went through its own form of evolution as they too were influence by the cosmic comet. The once chaotic and almost vacant Earth was beginning to resemble a sphere of life and prosperity once again. Although, even with the return of species and other life on the planet, it goes without saying that Earth would never be the same. For this to have taken place, the dinosaurs were sacrificed alongside the rest of the ecosystem of their time. And yet it was necessary as before creation can take place, destruction must occur.
These new creatures possess whole souls that could only be made possible through the energy found within Tenku. In addition to the ability to harness Reiryoku, it also offer them a great potential that could not be replaced or replicated. This potential was the power of sentience as the animals that died could now become something greater alongside the Nature-Spirits. Sentiency is what allow the animal to form complex emotions. It is with these emotions that concepts like free will and consciousness were made possible to animal souls. This special gift under the right circumstance opens the door to the next stage of evolution for animal souls. Within their stay in Soul Society, they were free to mature and grow. Thus, allowing for animal-based clans to gradually appear and make their mark within Soul Society. As time passed, and as they evolved alongside humans, animal-based clans became an important part of the political, cultural and economical structure of Soul Society. Engaging in trade and clan affairs, they were viewed as equals to human-based clans despite lingering prejudices. To this day, animal souls and even Yashas continue to be a strong population as they easily outnumber the humans that dwell within Soul Society.
===Legacy===
Almost drawn to its own energy, the Cosmic Comet began to reform after its task was complete. Bit by bit, crystals start to manifest and gather together in a bundle at a single point. Something was commanding the essence of the comet to manifest and to become whole once again. This crystal gradually materialized into a gigantic sphere of wonder and beauty. While not as big as the original Cosmic Comet, the sphere still held lingering traces of Tenku as it resides within its core. Its beauty was unmatched as it gave off a strong radiance like no other. The materials that once made the cosmic comet still remain within this new incarnation, abet now converted into materials that could be used to make jewelry and weaponry with the metals and minerals it holds. That aside, it eventually found itself under guidance from the very life that it cultivated. It was found by one of its creations and then taken to a giant mountain that would eventually be called Mt. Myokawa. There it was placed under a sacred shrine within a luscious forest, safe to continue resonating with its surroundings. This became a sacred treasure to the Nature-Spirits for this relic served as a reminder to the Yashas and animal souls of the life that it created and the sacrifice necessary for said life to come into existence.
==Trivia==
*The Cosmic Comet is a reimagining of the Chicxulub Asteroid that struck the Earth 66 million years ago.