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Chapter 7- Cole meets the Watcher

Cole sat at his desk in the Time Variance Authority, staring at the endless rows of monitors displaying timelines, branching paths, and multiversal anomalies. The faint hum of machinery surrounded him, but today, the noise felt overwhelming. It had been months since Loki had unveiled the truth about the TVA—a truth that had shaken the very foundation of everything Cole had known.

As the newly appointed leader of the TVA, burdened with the weight of presiding over the multiverse, Cole grappled with a sense of uncertainty. Before Loki's revelation, he had believed in the TVA's mission to maintain order, to prune timelines that threatened the Sacred Timeline. Now, he questioned the morality of his role, the nature of free will, and the consequences of their actions. Mobius M. Mobius, his mentor and the person who had taught him everything there was to know about the TVA, sensed his turmoil.

"You okay, Cole?" Mobius asked, leaning against the doorframe of Cole's office, his expression a mix of concern and patience. "You've been particularly quiet."

Cole sighed, running a hand through his hair. "Just thinking about everything, Mobius. About what we do and how we do it... especially after we found out it's all been a lie."

Mobius stepped into the room, the flickering lights casting shadows across his face. "The multiverse is a complex place. After Loki exposed the truth, we have a responsibility—to make sure we do better." His eyes softened. "Remember, the TVA is more than just pruning timelines. We're also here to protect them. There are threats out there bigger than we can imagine."

Before Cole could respond, a figure materialized in the room—tall and imposing, shrouded in a celestial luminosity. It was a Watcher, one of the ancient beings that had observed and documented the history of the multiverse. Its presence felt both awe-inspiring and daunting.

"Cole," the Watcher's voice resonated, rich with authority and wisdom, "it is time to assemble a team."

Cole's heart raced, instinctively knowing the urgency pulsating through the Watcher's words. "A team? You mean to confront Kang?"

The Watcher nodded solemnly. "Kang the Conqueror is a multiversal threat. With timelines converging and chaos looming, you will need allies—superheroes of great resolve and power."

Cole exchanged a glance with Mobius, who raised an eyebrow as if to say, "Here we go." "But who do we recruit?" Cole asked, his mind racing with possibilities. Names of heroes he had only heard of before flashed through his mind—Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, the Avengers...

The Watcher raised a hand, and the room shifted, holographic images flickering to life, showcasing various heroes across the multiverse. "Choose wisely," the Watcher instructed. "Each hero carries a unique strength, a vital piece for the battle ahead. You will need courage, ingenuity, and above all, unity."

With a deep breath, Cole focused on the images, beginning to feel the weight of the responsibility settle firmly on his shoulders. "I'll reach out to them," he said, determination igniting within him. "They won't be easy to convince."

"They're heroes," Mobius added, a sly grin on his face. "They'll want to help. It's in their nature."

As the Watcher began to fade, its final words echoed in the chamber, "Time is of the essence. Even heroes must stand together against the tides of destiny."

Moments later, Cole and Mobius were alone again in the office. The enormity of what lay ahead pressed on Cole like a stone. "Do you think we can unite them?" he asked, uncertainty creeping into his voice.

Mobius shrugged, confidence radiating from him. "With you in charge? Absolutely. You've got Loki's cunning, my charm, and the resourcefulness of the TVA. Plus, remember, we're all fighting for something bigger than ourselves now."

Cole nodded, a spark of inspiration lighting in his chest. "Let's get to work then. We need to figure out who we can trust, reach out across the multiverse, and prepare for what's to come."

As he stood up, the weight of leadership felt less heavy. Cole had a mission, and for the first time in months, he felt a renewed purpose. They weren't just maintaining timelines; they were protecting existence itself against a foe who threatened everything they had worked for.

The multiverse was vast, but together, they would call forth the heroes within it, ready to fight for a future that was not yet written. With Mobius by his side and a team of superheroes to assemble, the battle against Kang would be fierce—but they would not stand alone.