AURORA

Purple Energy

Kamar-Taj

"All this for a child you met yesterday?"

Strange: Wanda, you are justifiably angry. You had to make terrible sacrifices.

Wanda: I blew a hole through the head of the man I loved... and it meant nothing. Do not speak to me of sacrifice, Stephen Strange. If you give me what I want... I'll send you to a world where you can be with Christine.

Strange: The full might of Kamar-Taj stands against you.

Wong: Defensive positions. Now!

Strange: Do not dare to enter these sacred grounds.

Wanda: You have... no idea just how reasonable I have been.

Strange: Yeah. Book of the Damned, calling yourself a Witch, conjuring creatures to abduct a kid... I don't exactly call that being reasonable.

Wanda: Sending those creatures after her instead of myself was mercy. And in spite of your hypocrisies... and insults, I have begged you to safely get out of my way. You have exhausted my patience. But I do hope you understand... that even now... what's about to happen... This is me, being... reasonable.

Wong: Hold! Hold!

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The skies above Kamar-Taj darkened, swirling with ominous clouds as Wanda Maximoff's eyes glowed with a fierce, crimson energy. The sorcerers took their positions, forming a defensive barrier around the ancient fortress. The air buzzed with the palpable tension of impending conflict.

Strange tightened his grip on the Eye of Agamotto, its green hue barely visible beneath the stormy skies. "Wong, we need to fortify the wards. Prepare the sorcerers for a direct assault."

Wong nodded, his expression grim. "We’ve trained for this. But facing Wanda… it's a different kind of challenge."

Wanda hovered above the courtyard, her scarlet tendrils of magic crackling with raw power. "Last chance, Stephen. Give me America, and I’ll leave your precious Kamar-Taj unscathed."

Strange shook his head, resolute. "You know I can’t do that."

With a sorrowful sigh, Wanda extended her arms, and a surge of chaotic energy blasted against the protective barriers. The sorcerers struggled to maintain their defenses as the immense force of her attack caused the ground to quake.

"Hold the line!" Wong shouted, his voice steady despite the chaos around him. "Reinforce the shields!"

Strange conjured a series of intricate sigils, adding layers of protection to the barrier. Yet, he knew it was only a matter of time before Wanda’s relentless assault would break through. "Wong, gather a team and prepare for close combat. We need to keep her away from America."

Wanda’s eyes scanned the battlefield, her gaze piercing through the magical defenses. With a determined flick of her wrist, she unleashed a barrage of crimson orbs, each one exploding against the shields with devastating impact.

Strange and Wong led the counterattack, launching spells of light and energy toward Wanda. She deflected them effortlessly, her movements fluid and precise. The sorcerers around them joined the fray, their combined efforts creating a dazzling display of magic and might.

Amidst the chaos, America Chavez stood at the heart of Kamar-Taj, her eyes wide with fear and determination. She knew her power was the key to Wanda’s plan, but she also understood the importance of standing her ground.

Strange appeared beside her, his face a mask of calm. "We won't let her take you, America. Trust in our strength."

America nodded, summoning her courage. "I won’t let her win. We have to stop her, whatever it takes."

Wanda’s rage intensified, her magic surging with an almost unstoppable force. "You can’t protect her forever, Strange! She will be mine!"

Strange drew upon the full extent of his magical abilities, creating a vortex of energy that surrounded Wanda. "We’ll see about that."

The battle raged on, a symphony of spells and clashes reverberating through the ancient halls of Kamar-Taj. Each side fought with unyielding determination, but the outcome remained uncertain.

As the dust settled, Strange and Wanda stood at the center of the battlefield, their eyes locked in a fierce stare-down.

Suddenly purple energy surround them, Wanda looked at Strange with a questioning look of what was going on. Wanda went flying back collapsing against a wall, purple energy still surround her. " My client announced not guilty" Aurora appeared from a dark corner still using her powers on Wanda. "Aurora" Strange said, his voice filled with hope. " Get America out of here, I'll deal with her" Strange continued. " Where's the fun in that?" Aurora sighed. Strange looked at her "Just go...". Aurora stopped using her powers making Wanda groan. " Alright Jeez.."Aurora took America's hand and just like that they disappeared.

Wanda frowned, she didn't know what was happening. She stood up looking at Strange with a Stern look."I never wanted it to come to this, Stephen. But you left me no choice."

With a final, powerful burst of magic, Wanda vanished into the night, leaving behind a battered but standing Kamar-Taj. The sorcerers tended to their wounded, their spirits bruised but unbroken. Stephen looked around seeing that Wong disappeared, making him look around in panic.

"Shit"