When two worlds collide

Chapter 26

The dobbelgänger loves the dramatic, standing in the clearing of the forest, the place they had their first battle. Their back facing them. Y/N slowly breaths in and out. This was it, their plan has to work. Wanda squeezes their hand "together" Wanda says looking them in the eyes with determination and love. Y/N gives a  soft smile, trying to remember every part of Wanda's face. "Let's go."

With a grin on the dobbelgängers face, they turn around. Their arms wide open "How nice of you guys to show up, are you ready for the big finale? Counting your finale minutes Y/N?"

"What minutes? The minutes for me to get you out of this universe? Because then I've counted five." The dobbelgänger laughs. "Look who's biting back, but it is to late, I've already won."

The doppelgänger unleashed a torrent of dark energy, their malevolent laughter echoing through the trees.

Strange and Wanda look at each other, knowing the plan, it was time to fallow through. Red energy swirls around Wanda's hand as she stands ready to fight.

They fought valiantly, their combined magic struggling against the onslaught.

Y/N, with a small blade in her hand charges forward. The dobbelgänger dodges every move, while blasting dark energy towards strange and Wanda. "You have no powers, you are no hero, how are you gonna stop me?" The dobbelgänger grins before blasting Y/N. they tumble back on the grass. The dobbelgänger grins pulling up a shield around her. "Wanda we need to break that shield, or the dobbelgänger will create a vortex!" Strange says standing next to Wanda. Y/N stands up from the ground, whines from the blast that hit her, but managing it fine. The villain turns around looking at Wanda and strange before using her powers and opening the vortex. "Three against, one is hardly fair, and you know what the fun part is, you all lose."

Y/N looks at the dobbelgänger an intense surge of determination. They joined the fray, their eyes scanning the chaotic scene. The doppelgänger was floating above, summoning a swirling vortex of dark energy that began to consume everything in its path.

"Stay focused!" Strange's voice cut through the din as he chanted rapidly, creating a golden barrier to contain the vortex's expanding influence.

Wanda, her face etched with exhaustion, hurled bursts of crimson energy to counter the vortex's pull. She fought to maintain her protective shield, her movements a desperate dance against the dark energy.

Y/N threw themselves into the fight, using every ounce of their strength and agility to dodge the doppelgänger's attacks. They swung debris and deflected dark energy blasts with makeshift weapons, their heart racing with adrenaline. Despite their lack of magical power, they refused to stand on the sidelines.

The doppelgänger, seemingly aware of Y/N's efforts, sneered and intensified their assault. Dark energy surged toward Y/N, who barely managed to evade the powerful blasts. They fought with a ferocious determination, knowing that they had to make a difference.

Suddenly, a massive surge of dark energy hit Wanda directly, sending her crashing to the ground with a thunderous impact. Her protective barrier shattered, and she lay motionless amidst the debris. The sight of Wanda's battered form struck Y/N like a punch to the gut. Panic and resolve surged within them.

The vortex roared and expanded, its dark tendrils reaching out and pulling everything closer to its core. Strange's golden shield flickered, struggling against the vortex's relentless force. He shouted instructions to Y/N, but the chaos made it hard to hear.

"I can't hold in any longer by myself!' Strange yells.

As Y/N fought desperately, a realization began to form in their mind. The vortex was not just a barrier but a key component of the doppelgänger's plan. They needed a way to stop it, and the gravity of Wanda's injury made the situation even more critical. With the vortex created, Strange has no power left to trap the dobbelgänger.

Y/N saw Strange's strained efforts to contain the vortex and the doppelgänger's twisted smile as they reveled in the destruction. They understood that the vortex's power was growing uncontrollable, and Strange's barrier was not enough to contain it indefinitely.

With Wanda incapacitated and the vortex threatening to consume everything, Y/N knew they had to act decisively. The second plan, which Strange had mentioned earlier, began to crystallize in their mind. It was a plan of sacrifice and ultimate risk, but it was the only option left to save the multiverse and their friends. There was always a small hope that plan A would work.

Y/N pushed through their fatigue and fear, their resolve hardening. They darted through the chaotic battlefield, dodging dark energy blasts and debris. Their mind raced, weighing the gravity of the second plan against the immediate danger.

Strange's barrier began to falter, and the vortex grew even more volatile. Y/N could see that time was running out. They needed to prepare for the drastic measures required by the second plan, but they had to ensure Wanda and Strange could hold their ground long enough to make their move.

As Y/N fought with renewed determination, they kept their eyes on Wanda's fallen form and the swirling vortex. They knew that the solution lay in the heart of the chaos, and the second plan was their last hope. The vortex's dark energy continued to spiral, and Y/N's resolve solidified with the urgency of the moment.

The forest clearing was a maelstrom of dark energy and chaotic magic. Strange's golden barrier flickered under the immense pressure of the swirling vortex, while Wanda lay motionless, her crimson magic faded and exhausted. The doppelgänger, still in Y/N's body, floated above, their malevolent smile growing as the vortex raged.

Y/N fought through the chaotic energy, their determination pushing them forward. The sight of Wanda's injured form fueled their resolve. With a surge of strength, Y/N dodged the doppelgänger's attacks and managed to close the distance between them.

The doppelgänger, sensing Y/N's approach, snarled in defiance. "You really think you can stop this? You're just as powerless as ever."

Y/N, grimacing with effort, grabbed the doppelgänger's arm with a firm grip. "I don't need powers to stop you."

Without hesitation, Y/N pulled the doppelgänger toward the vortex. The swirling dark energy roared and crackled around them, its pull growing stronger with each passing moment. The doppelgänger struggled, trying to free themselves from Y/N's grip, but Y/N held on tightly, their resolve unwavering.

As they neared the vortex, the doppelgänger's eyes widened with realization. "No... you're not really going to do this, you wouldn't," they said, their voice a mix of disbelief and malice. "If you throw me into that vortex, you'll be pulled in as well. Do you really think you can survive?"

Y/N, their face set with grim determination, met the doppelgänger's gaze. "I'm not just throwing you in. I'm ending this. And if it costs me my life, so be it."

The doppelgänger's eyes flared with anger. "You'll die for nothing! The vortex will consume everything. There will be no escape."

Y/N's grip tightened as they inched closer to the vortex. "I know. But at least you won't be in this universe to hurt the people I love."

The vortex's pull intensified, its dark tendrils wrapping around Y/N and the doppelgänger. Y/N felt the crushing force of the vortex as it began to draw them in. They looked into the doppelgänger's eyes, seeing the twisted reflection of their own determination. She looks past the dobbelgänger seeing Wanda laying on the floor.

"I'm sorry Wanda," Y/N said, their voice barely audible over the roar of the vortex. "forgive me."

The doppelgänger's eyes narrowed, a mix of frustration and disbelief on their face. "You're a fool. You think you're a hero now? This isn't over!"

Y/N shook their head, a small, resolute smile forming on their lips. "Throwing you in this vortex sounds like it's over, and I don't need to be a hero to do that."

With a final, determined effort, Y/N pushed the doppelgänger toward the vortex, their own body following as they were drawn in. The dark energy enveloped them, the swirling vortex consuming everything in its path. Y/N felt the searing pull of the vortex as it engulfed them, their mind focused on Wanda's safety.

As the vortex roared and closed around them, Y/N's last thoughts were of Wanda. They hoped that their sacrifice would ensure her safety. In those final moments, they felt a profound sense of peace, knowing they had done everything they could.