What If?

Chapter 8: Memory Lane Part 1

New York, 2012

It's just another fine, relaxing day in New York City when Chitari forces led by the God of Mischief reigned down into the Island of Manhatten as chaos has plunged into the streets, destruction and mayhem spread all over as invaders roared from the skyscrapers that they climb on.

And standing in their way of Earth's hostile takeover was 6 of Earth's Mightiest Heroes, assembled to fight not only for their lives but for the fate of the World as they know, standing together against impossible odds.

While they stood, a large binding light appeared in a block away from Grand Central Terminal as four more heroes arrived, their Quantum Realm Suits giving way to their current outfits while Black Widow looked exactly as she did at this moment in time.

Peter: (Looks around at 2012 New York City) Wow, this day looked a lot brighter than I remembered!

Black Widow: (Walks a few feet away from her team, looking around) Alright, we all have our assignments! Two Stones Uptown, one Stone Down. (Turns back to her team) Remain low and keep watch at the time.

Suddenly, Hulk from the Past showed up and attacked the Chitari forces right in front of the Future Avengers. The Green Gamma Radiated Goliath slamming a car down on one of them, smashing it over and over while the rest started to run away. In a fit of sudden rage, Hulk suddenly jumped on top of the vehicle to *Hop* up and down to kill the Chitari warrior dead, and then ran off to find more warriors to Smash while everyone else watched him go, leaving Hulk from the Future slightly embarrassed.

Peter: (Sees 2012 Hulk running off) Does anyone else feel sorry for that guy or is just me?

Black Widow: (Turns around, looking at Hulk) Maybe Smash a couple of things along the way.

Hulk: I think that's gratuitous, but whatever. (Rips off his tank top to walk into the street, making low growls) Ooooaaah. Ahhhhh. Ugh. (Slammed his fist upon a taxi) Uuuugh. (Threw a bike off the street) Aaaah.

As the main battle raged on Uptown, a few of the opposing forces attempted to reign hellfire onto the rest of the Island when they got attacked by some mystical element hidden in the City. An Orange Blade appeared in the air to slice them in half, exploding in the sky as none of them were prepared for the Sorcerer Supreme's Magic to combat them from the rooftop of the Sanctum Sanctorum. As the Aliens were defeated, Hulk hopped on top of the roof, looking for a way inside until he found a door leading into the building, unaware he caught the attention of the Ancient One.

Ancient One: (Sees Hulk trying to sneak inside) I'd be careful that way, we just had the floors waxed.

Hulk: (Sees the Ancient One, turning away from the door as he slowly walked away) I'm looking for Doctor Strange.

Ancient One: (Looks puzzled in the Hulk's request as she observed him) You're about... Five Years too early. (Walks away to point at another direction) Stephen Strange is currently performing surgery in about 20 blocks that way. (Turns to the Hulk) What do you want from him?

Hulk: (Noticed that she is carrying the Orb of Agamotto around her neck as he pointed it out) That actually.

Ancient One: (Looks down at the mechanism holding the Time Stone) Ah! (Looks at the Hulk) I'm afraid not.

Hulk: (Starts to walk towards the Ancient One) Sorry, but I wasn't asking.

Ancient One: (Sees Hulk walking towards her) You don't want to do this.

Hulk: Ah, you're right, I don't. But I need that Stone, and I don't have time to debate it-!

Right before he could snatch the Stone away, the Ancient One pushed his Astral form out of his body just by hitting him on the chest only once, as the physical form of the Hulk laid on the ground unconscious, the Astral form of Bruce Banner remain standing as he looked shocked by this sudden action that happened to him.