"What in the world...?" The disbelief in the student's voice echoed in the suddenly somber air as he stared at the ominously darkened sky. A colossal sphere, ominously large, dominated the firmament, casting an impenetrable shadow over the city.
His shock was mirrored by those around him, the faces of metahumans and meta-beasts alike reflecting a shared confusion. The sphere's sudden appearance brought a halt to the city's bustling activities, replacing the familiar urban cacophony with a chilling silence. The city's inhabitants, human and beast alike, looked on with a blend of trepidation and disbelief.
"Could this be... the end of the world?" The question hung in the air, unvoiced yet palpable, as they watched the sphere. It seemed to exude an aura of danger, of impending doom, making them feel as insignificant as insects about to be crushed under a boot.