Through The Multiverse [Dr. Strange]

Earth's Mightiest Heroes

Hey everyone! So this chapter is pretty intense and I'm just going to give a little heads up that it does involve a car accident and details about the injuries. The reason I've included this is because this actually happened to me. Everything I'm pouring into this chapter is trauma I'm stuck with every single day of my life. I've been working to find different ways to work through my PTSD including therapy, some medicines, as well as picking meditation up. One thing I've always done even with different trauma's of my life, I've found that writing has been a bit of a sedative for me. When everything happened, my family referred to me as Dr. Strange because they hoped it would make me feel better. At times it did but other times it just reminded me of the pain and suffering we both (even though he is fictional) endured. This story is a new way for me to express through writing, something I'm incredibly passionate about, my trauma to hopefully help lift some of the weight off of me for the past two years. Seeing myself through Jodie and being able to see where she's gotten in life, has helped me move through my real life just like her. Jodie is who I want to be and who I hope to be which is why I began writing this story in the first place. The losses of Tony and Peter, I channeled into my real life losses because this past year has been quite heavy for me in losing loved ones. And to anyone out there who is struggling with loss I truly feel for you and think of you every single day.

I'm sorry for the long intro but I just wanted to leave that warning as well as explain the reasoning. This chapter is something extremely personal to me and actually took me quite a bit to write because of how difficult it is for me to talk about my trauma, especially on a public forum though I remain anonymous. I started this chapter early on so that way I could work through it at my pace and not feel rushed. To be honest, it did help me for right now but I hope it helps in the long run. Thank you to everyone who has continued reading thus far and continue to be avid readers, voters, etc. I'm thankful for all of you. Thank you for coming on this journey with me! <3

The land of smash and fairytale

The truth of life is close to hell

The best you'll be is nearly dead or failed

So when you see me look the other way

Cause lately all I do is say
These plans I make believe all come with me

I need a minute to get my head straight

"You know, you never told me why or how you got to Kamar-Taj." Stephen's random spurt made my face contort in heavy confusion. We were sat upon the roof watching the sun set itself while the stars emerged above us. A loving scenery for a loving moment that would turn quiet and sad if this conversation pursued further.

"Sure I did, you just had too much wine to remember."

"Then tell me again. You know what happened to me. Come on, Jod. It's like the one thing I haven't pushed you to, supposedly, remind me of."

"Why do you want to know so bad? We've had a ton of wine you'll probably forget again."

"Actually you've had a ton of wine. I figured it would loosen you up."

"Loosen me up?" My outburst of laughter encouraged his own which was relaxing to me. "You don't have to give me wine to loosen me up to talk to you. Maybe to sleep with you."

"We both know that, that's not true." Stephen's lips met mine in what I thought would be a sensual kiss but was corrected when it was just a passionate, comfortable one. He pulled away for our eyes to lock. I could see the genuine worry and curiosity in his eyes. Though I didn't want to relive the most traumatic moment of my life, I was a bit relieved to know I wouldn't do it alone. "We've been over this, you can tell me anything. Even if you've told me it before, which I'm still not entirely sure of." His need to always be right bled through into a humorous manner which helped ease the tension building in my stomach at the subtle thought of reliving my trauma in front of the man who helped me forget it. Without even realizing. I didn't want this day to be tainted by depression experience. The one that stalked behind me, waiting until I was alone to attack as always.