The Guardian Of The Multiverse: A Hero's Burden

What awaits Me

(Marvel, DC, images, manhuas, and every anime that will be mentioned and used in this story are not mine. They all belong to their respective owners. The main character "Karito Josue Valdez" and the story are mine)

With the advent of a new day, the gentle embrace of sunlight seeped through the windows, casting its illuminating touch upon the two Guardians within the newly christened Universe V. Karito stirred from his restful repose, methodically engaging in his morning rituals, deliberately stretching his form. Simultaneously, Ace, in his leisurely manner, commenced his own morning routine, seemingly unperturbed by the cosmic intricacies that danced within the unstable framework of this universe.

The underlying instability of the cosmos now christened Universe V, loomed prominently in Karito's awareness. A metamorphosis, mirroring the essence of infinity, unfolded, creating a compilation that would undoubtedly induce formidable headaches, though Ace remained blissfully unaware of such profound cosmic themes.

Their collective task was clear: preparation.

Ace Pov

I feel strange. Ever since I woke up, my senses have been going haywire. I'm pretty sure this started occurring when I entered this world. It feels like my head is splitting into two. I felt the urge to scream, but I held it back and just crouched down in a corner of the bathroom until it alleviated. After it did, I heard a knock on my door, and Darius's voice came through.

(Darius) Knocks. "Ace, you were told to assist with a debriefing before you get sent to Khworez!"

(Ace) Grunts. "I know! I'll be right there!"

I stood up and walked towards the door, coming face to face with Darius.

(Ace) Groggily, "Good morning..."

(Darius) "You better wake up quickly and get rid of the morning hangover."

(Ace) "That's the thing, I don't have one..."

(Darius) "You look like you have one." His brow quirks up.

(Ace) "I don't know, man. It felt like my senses were cranked up to 100."

(Darius) "That's... strange." Starts leading Ace to the meeting. "Follow me."

(Ace) Follows. "I feel really strange..."

(Darius) "Ace, seriously. This is a bad time to get sick." Frowns.

(Ace) "Look, I swear I'm not sick. It feels like my entire being is expecting something. I feel... strange alterations across the entire planet, and it's making me go insane."

(Darius) "What?" Concerned.

(Ace) "Just... take me to the meeting."

The both of us continued walking. Darius's gaze would fall on me, as if checking if I was actually all right. I can't blame him. I just told him I could somehow sense the entire planet; if that wasn't believable. But this feeling. It's like I need to eliminate this... threat from existence. Why do I feel such an urge?

As I continued to ponder, I failed to notice that we were already in front of the meeting door. Darius once again looks at me, as if telling me that he's gonna open it, and I nod. He opens the doors, revealing Swain, Katarina, and Draven. The trio cast a gaze at us, and Swain speaks first.