The winner of the last GIF contest was OverlordBGs.
Today insert a GIF of Otto Octavious Here.
One more thing. I have also refined Doom's harem once again. Hoping this is the last time in the story I do so.
Anyway, here it is.
1. Susan Storm
2. Lucia Von Bardas
3. Zora Vukovic/Victorious
4. Selene Gallio
5. Jessica Drew (Comic Book Version)
6. Cal'syee Neramani/Deathbird (Member of the Shi'ar Royal family)
7. Hela Odinsittor
Yeah, I removed both Natasha and Medusa. Since for the former I created another romantic avenue, while for the latter I decided not to cuck Blackbolt.
At least for this fic.
Now onto the chapter.
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[Puente Antiguo,New Mexico]
[June 2nd, 2010]
(3rd Person: POV)
Sitting in the command chair aboard her personal VTOL, which was closed to avoid any unwanted attention, Halo, and most of her bridge crew, had their eyes glued to the holographic screen in front of them.
Which was currently displaying a battle.
One between the Asgardian Destroyer armor and Thor and his allies.
[Insert Image of Thor Here]
Watching as the battle continues to unfold Halo gripped the arm rests of her chair.
Now finally coming to understand the true depth of the Asgardian's her creator and emperor, Doom, had sent her to observe.
After their people detected the arrival of Asgards' prince, from the information they'd been able to collect over the past few days.
A prince who was now walking out of cover and speaking directly to the Destroyer Armor.
Making references to someone known as Loki, who appears to be his brother.
After Thor finished his small speech the armor stopped rampaging and simply focused on him.
Only for it in the next second to unleash a powerful blast towards Thor.
"Primarch Halo, your orders?" One of her subordinates asked.
"We hold." She replied.
Though she didn't like it. Still the decision was not hers but an order from their Lord Doom. So she would follow it.
Even if it didn't make any sense to her.
Though before Halo could ponder her thoughts too deeply she saw as the hammer known as Mjlnor flew into Thor's grasp and instantly empowered him.
Leading to all the sensors on the bridge going wild at the exact same time.
'Ah, I see now.' Halo thought.
Her lord likely predicted the events that were happening right now.
How he did it she doesn't know, but what Halo does know is that she was wrong to question Doom so blatantly.
'Yes. How wrong I was.' Halo thought.
Getting a slightly crazed and reverant look in her eyes.
As she did the battle between a newly re-powered Thor and the Destroyer Armor took place, with the former emerging victorious.
"Okay people that's the signal. Prepare to move!" Halo commanded.
"Yes, Primarch Halo!" Her subordinates replied on unison.
Once they did the VTOL bridge became a hub of activity.
With Halo now actively observing all the holographic screens in front of her. Which displayed views of multiple areas of Puente Antiguo.
She continued watching these screens until saw Thor getting ready to leave.
Then once he did she looked at her subordinates once more.
"Status?" She asked.
"It's working. The tracker is perfectly functional and operating. I repeat, the tracker is functional." One of her subordinates said.
Since while Thor was in Puente Antiguo Halo and her subordinates had tagged him with a new radioactive isotope, which gave off a unique energy signature only they could track.
Even over great distances.
Like right at this moment, when they were tracking Thor.
Who stopped at a location only seconds later.
"Get me those coordinates." Halo spoke. "Also prep for recovery of the Destroyer Armor." She said.
Her subordinates acknowledging her orders.
Thus Halo and her people managed to gain the coordinates of Thors new position.
They also managed to retrieve the Destroyer Armor, and replace it with a fake conjured with magic.
"Alright with this phase one of the mission is complete. Now, onto phase 2." Halo spoke.
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Returning to her temporary home, courtesy of SHIELD, Jane Foster started going through all the research they had returned, due to Thor, to make sure nothing important was missing.
[Insert Image of Jane Foster Here]
Her assistant Darcy Lewis, and fellow professor Dr. Erik Selvig aiding her.
[Insert Image of Darcy Lewis Here]
[Insert Image of Erik Selvig Here]
"Well nothing appears to be missing." Erik spoke.
"Yes. But we need to make sure." Jane replied. "This is years of research we're talking about. Invaluable."
"And it's the only way you'll likely ever since your lighting wielding boyfriend again." Dracy joke.
Only for Jane to shoot her a look. "No, not just for that. Besides, he promised he's coming back." She spoke. Anticipation in her voice.
"Yeah, if he doesn't get killed by another one of those fire-breathing walking armors." Darcy spoke.
Jane once again shooting her a look.
Only to stop when she saw several SUV's pull up outside.
"Great, what does SHIELD want now?" She muttered.
"Um, that's not SHIELD." Erik spoke.
Having noticed one of the SUV's outside was flying the flag of Latveria.
"Then who are they?" Darcy asked.
As they did the doors to the SUV's opened up and several people stopped out.
Including Halo, dressed in a black business suit.
A smile on her face she walked up to Jane and the others.
"Hello there." She spoke.
"Ah sorry, did you just Obi-Wan Kenobi us?" Darcy asked.
"Yes, I did." Halo easily replied. "But I truly meant it as a greeting. My name is Gabrielle Daou, and it is a pleasure to meet you all." She spoke. Using the name of the cover identity Victor had created for her.
"Same to you." Darcy replied.
"Yes, the same." Erik added.
"Likewise." Jane said. "So, what does SHIELD need from us now?" She questioned.
"Oh, no. There's been a misunderstanding. You see my people and I do not work for SHIELD. No, we're here today representing the interests of the Werner Academy and Future Foundation on behalf of my boss, Victor Von Doom." Halo explained.
Leaving Jane, Erik, and Darcy shocked.
Given they all knew who Victor was, and the affects his actions has had on the world on the past couple of years.
"Woah. This is getting a bit crazy." Darcy spoke. "I mean, what would a king want with us?" She asked.
"Why he wants to give you all jobs Ms. Lewis." Halo replied.
"Sorry, what?" Erik questioned.
"You see my employer has had his eye on you three and your research for some time now. And now with confirmation that your theories are true, what with the arrival of Thor and his fellow Asgardian's, he would like to sponsor your research and help take it up the next level." Halo explained.
"Hang on, how do you know about Thor?" Jane asked. Narrowing her eyes.
"My employer, and by extension I, have a working relationship with SHIELD." Halo replied. "In fact my people and I were dispatched by Mr. Doom to help them investigate the mysterious anomaly that occured here, that we now know is life beyond our own planet " She explained.
Which is not a lie.
Since SHIELD did call Doom for his aid in dealing with Thor's matter, and in response he sent Halo. Giving her the perfect cover to execute his orders.
"If you don't believe me I could contact agent Coulson and have him tell you himself." Halo spoke.
"No, that's alright." Erik said. "Right Jane?"
"I suppose." She replied.
"Wonderful." Halo said. "So, about the job offer. The Werner Academy and Future Foundation will fully fund any and all research you three conduct, and give you full credit for any discoveres. We'll also pay you quite handsome salaries." She spoke.
Halo then slipped a piece of paper out of her pocket and showed it to Jane and the others.
Their eyes going wide as they looked at it.
"What's that number?" Jane asked.
"The salaries each of you will be paid if you agree to the job proposal." Halo replied.
"Holy shit!" Darcy exclaimed. "I could pay off all my student loans and my car with that. Hell, I could buy a new car with that."
"Yes, I'm sure you could Darcy. Now, what's the catch?" Jane spoke. "Since this deal sounds too good to be true."
"Very astute Dr. Foster." Halo replied. "And there is a catch. Which is for all of you to come and teach and work at the new Werner Academy facility currently being built in New York City when it is completed."
"That's it?" Jane asked.
Halo nodded."Yes, that's it." She replied. "Of course I understand if you need some time to think about it. You don't have to answer right now. Take your time. Consider all your options. Then contact us when you're absolutely sure." She spoke.
Halo then reached into her pocket again and handed a business card to each of them. "You can reach me at this number. Well then, have a good rest of your day." Halo spoke.
She then turned to leave.
Jane, Darcy, and Erik speechless as she did.
Then once the SUV's has pulled off Darcy spoke up. "Did that really just happen? Tell me I'm not dreaming? No seriously, tell me."
"You're not dreaming Darcy. That really did just happen." Erik spoke. "Now, the question is what are we going to do about it?" He asked.
Though each of them already had the answer to that question in their minds.
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(Future Ruler of the Sol System Doom: POV)
"Excellent." I spoke.
I then ended the video call I was on with Halo.
Who had accomplished all her objectives in New Mexico.
Now not only do I possess the coordinates for Aagard, but also Uru by way of the remains of the Destroyer Armor, and likely Jane, Darcy, and Erik coming to work for me.
Because with the amount of money I'm offering them I'd be surprised if they say no.
Since no matter what people say almost everything has a price.
One I have no trouble paying if it gets me what I want.
Especially in this regard, since it will allow me to forge a relationship with Thor.
A thing I could've done while he was here, but didn't for very important reasons.
The two main ones is that it would bring me to the attention of Asgard and Loki. Which I am not prepared for yet.
The former because I am wary.
Because a civilization like Asgard doesn't survive for as long as it has without having what it takes to survive.
They are not to be trifled with.
From Heimdall with his all seeing eyes, that I don't even have the faintest idea how to counter, to the big man in charge Odin himself.
Who despite being near one of his weakest moments, given that he about to enter the Odin sleep, still managed to take away Thor's powers and banish him to Earth. That's not something just anyone could pull off.
Add to the years of the sheer amount of experience he has in everything from politics to warfare and he is not a man I want to antagonize without reason.
Especially in light of the Odin Force.
Which again, just like Heimdall sight I have no idea how to even begin to create a countermeasure for.
Oh and let's not forget Thor himself. By that I mean his parentage. Since I have no clue if he is the child of Odin and Frigga like in the films or if his origins are more in line with the comics where Gaia, the fucking spirit of Earth itself, is his momma.
For if that is the case Thor is even more of a danger than I initially suspected. To say nothing of what Gaia might do if he really is her child and I make any sort of move against him.
So with Asgard it's tread carefully.
Though that's not the case with Loki.
Oh no.
He is nothing to me. I could dispose of him in an instant without even batting an eye.
No, the reason I didn't want him knowing about me is one reason plain and simple.
Thanos.
Since of the events of the first Thor film are occuring as I predict Loki will soon come face-to-face with the Mad Titan himself and swear fealty to him.
Giving him all the information he has.
Information I could not let myself be apart.
Since I have no idea which version of Thanos exist in this universe. Is is simply the MCU version, the one from the comics, or a combination of both?
Though knowing my luck it will likely be one of the latter two.
Meaning just like with Asgard I can't misstep.
Since I am in no way, shape, of form ready to fight Thanos.
One day, sure.
But now...
Let's just say unlike OG Doom I'm not arrogant enough not to realize when I'm outmatched.
That's why I am playing the long waiting game.
Plus I want Loki to come to Earth in the next couple of years.
For this will allow me to obtain two Infinity Stones with ease.
Poor Loki, he doesn't even realize while he's trying to execute his own plans he's actually moving all according to mine.
Oh well.
Too bad for him.
Leaning back in my chair, my current location my office at the New York Latverian Embassy, I looked out the window at the night sky.
Slowly turning my gaze in the direction of Harlem.
For the people I have watching one Dr. Bruce Banner, and Betty Ross, just informed me a few hours ago the couple has crossed into the state of New York.
Meaning the time for Big Green is close at hand.
Good.
For I want to see with my own eyes how well Hulk can smash.
I hope I'm not disappointed.