Next morning
Arthur put his pajama on, he went down to watch TV.
" Hello this is Tom Tucker from ABC. We recieved emergency news from New York station."
Bzzz*
Arthur raised his eyebrows.
" Hello, citizen of U.S.A I am Mandarin. We are here to bring justice to your nation."
Arthur frowned, he immediately turned off his TV. Arthur said with deep voice
" S.T.A.R what was that?"
A.I answered
" Undetected. Master all broadcasts in U.S have been attacked by unknown party."
Arthur tapped his table
" Terrorists. How annoying but I won't involve myself."
A.I
" Master shall I tell Skynet to deploy T series."
Arthur shakes his head
" No need. Super powers can't involve themselves unless it gets serious. I can't actively involve myself. Even S.H.I.E.L.D can't protect me."
S.T.A.R said with mechanical voice
" Master I recieved report about master Tony."
Arthur looked amused
" That guy what is he saying?"
S.T.A.R played Tony's video
" I am not afraid of them. If they want me, come to Stark mansion."
Arthur immediately gets up
" That fool."
Arthur called Alfred
" Alfred come here."
Alfred comes in
" What's wrong young master?"
Arthur looked serious
" Alfred I need you to find about Mandarin. I think Tony is in danger. I have to go somewhere."
Alfred bowed
" I understand, sir."
Arthur opened his portal. He went to Kamar Taj to seek Ancient One's advice. Mordo was waiting in front of gate. Arthur sighed
" So teacher knew I was gonna be here."
Mordo smiled
" She is a Sorcerer supreme, you know."
Arthur went to Ancient One's room. Ancient One smiled
" I knew you would be here soon, Arthur."
Arthur bowed politely
" Teacher, is Tony in danger?"
Ancient One points to mat
" Sit, have a cup of tea."
Arthur calmed down as he sat down. Ancient One answered
" You see Arthur, you are constantly getting stronger."
Arthur nodded
" I know."
Ancient One points to air
" But what if other avengers don't grow up?"
Arthur hesitated
" They will lose their original direction easily and they can't protect earth."
Ancient One smiled
" Precisely. Current you is the strongest human in Avengers group however other humans in group aren't strong enough to carry your mantle.
Because you always carry their hope, not themselves."
Arthur nodded
" So you want them to grow up."
Ancient One nodded
" You can't stay earth for a long time. You need to help other universes to build peace but without you current earth defenders can't save this planet. Because of this I need you to guarantee to not involve yourself in this battle except final scene."
Arthur gets up
" I understand teacher. I will follow your words."
Ancient One gives one book to Arthur
" Arthur it seems you have found another way to strengthen your magic. This book records time power, I believe you can master it but you must not use other powers in the book."
Arthur takes the book
" Thank you for your kindness, teacher. I won't disappoint you."
Ancient One gestures
" Go back. I am too kind to you."
Arthur was embarrassed
" I understand. I will go back now."
Arthur directly went back by using the portal. Ancient One sighed
" Oh Strange, it seems I have found myself a good disciple and good partner for you. Now then I should check other sanctions."
Back to NYC
Arthur looked to S.H.I.E.L.D headquarter building.
" Hey handsome what are you doing here?"
Arthur looked back
" Nat you are here. I want to have a date with my lovely two fiancees."
Natasha gracefully walked toward him.
" How strange, you don't have a fever. You never asked to go out before."
Arthur dryly coughed
" Hey I am a man too."
Natasha nodded
" You are but you are a dense person. I wonder what happened to you today? Something good must be happened."
Arthur forced smile
" You are imagining things. What could happen to me."
Natasha sighed
" I don't know, maybe you got bunch of beautiful girlfriends."
Arthur broke out with cold sweat. He remembers uncertain relationship in Runeterra. He cursed Natasha's instinct.
" No, no. That is impossible, I met you yesterday."
Natasha raised her eyebrows
" But I feel like we haven't met for a month."
Arthur immediately dodged this topic
" It is your imagination."