𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 | Dᴏᴄᴛᴏʀ Sᴛʀᴀɴɢᴇ

Universal Nightmare {3}

Titan, 2018
STEPHEN'S P.O.V

To be honest, I don't entirely believe what she's saying. She could simply be delusional, and her presence here might just be a coincidence. Right now, I need to focus on the present situation rather than wasting time on her strange beliefs about us being fictional.

Even though I'm unsure why, something about her instills a sense of distrust in me. Her overall demeanor raises doubts, and her claim of knowing everything is hard to accept without proper evidence. I can't help but feel uneasy, about her statements and be skeptical about blindly trusting her words.

"Let me go." Her voice carries an air of command, strained with annoyance due to the cloak's hold on her body once again. I briefly flicker my gaze towards her, silently rolling my eyes before walking away to avoid her now that we're out of the ship and the earlier situation.

"Fine, I won't mess things up. You can trust me. I won't, I swear." She relents, her voice bears a hint of resignation. I look back at her, my facial expression betraying a slight sarcastic smile as I silently shake my head, dismissing her plea. "Still no," I respond firmly, not entirely convinced by her promise.

"I'll watch over her, sir." Parker suggests, he looked concerned and genuinely wanted to help the lady in distress. Some sort of bond they now share.

She assures me, her eyebrows raised and a smirk playing on her lips, "You won't regret this. No funny business, I promise." I maintain a stoic expression, not entirely convinced by her reassurance.

I carefully consider the potential trouble she might cause, but I believe that I can keep an eye on her. So, I signal to my cloak to release her. She sighs with relief after gaining her freedom, and my cloak returns to me. I then discreetly step away to attend to my own business, trusting the situation is under control.

An idea forms in my mind as I contemplate the situation. Thanos, a formidable and dangerous being, poses a significant challenge. The possibility of losing this impending war and allowing him to claim the infinity stones is a worrisome thought. I begin to ponder the idea of delving into the future to explore various outcomes of the looming confrontation. Gaining insights into how we can emerge triumphant becomes a necessity.

I need to know how we could win it.

I sit down, crossed-legged, and close my eyes. Moving my hands quickly, I get into position to activate the Eye of Agamotto. The Time Stone glows bright green, lifting me off the ground in a steady position. As I float, my mind roams through possible futures. But in every scenario, we lose.

Then, in one possibility, I spot a glimmer of hope. There's just one path where we could actually win.

A torrent of visions floods my mind, depleting my energy and causing my head to spin uncontrollably. My breathing quickens, my heart rate escalates, and I feel a rush of disorientation. The power of the Time Stone becomes overwhelming, leaving me feeling agitated and out of sorts. Heat surges through my body, while cold chills creep up on me.

For what feels like an eternity, the visions continue, until they finally subside, freeing me from my overwhelming experience. My cloak swiftly brings me back down, jolting me, and I can't help but let out a startled scream, panting heavily.

IVY'S P.O.V

As the cloak that had been restraining me finally set me free, a sense of determination washed over me. It was time to take control and change the narrative.

I decided it was necessary to deceive them, but in my mind, I knew I was being entirely logical. With my newfound freedom, I prepared to manipulate the situation to my advantage.