As Ben stepped through the portal, he found himself in Universe 666. The air crackled with an alien energy, and nearby, a Chitauri planet loomed there. Drawn by the distant sounds of commotion, Ben ventured towards the source.
Navigating through the alien terrain, he stumbled upon a gladiator stadium, its chaotic state heightened by the menacing presence of Chitauri beings. Amid the tumult, a figure stood at the center, radiating an aura of power. A purple-skinned behemoth, clad in black with golden embellishments – unmistakably, Thanos.
In the center of the gladiator stadium, Thanos asserted his dominance, placing his golden boot on the head of a Chitauri creature. He demanded to know the identity of this pathetic creature's king.
"I am the King, Lord Thanos, please spare me," the Chitauri responded, attempting to plead for mercy.
But mercy was a luxury in Thanos' world. With a thunderous voice that resonated through the stadium, the merciless being dismissed the Chitauri's plea as falsehood. "Liar!" he bellowed.
Thanos crushed the Chitauri's skull beneath his formidable foot, the gruesome spectacle serving as a harsh reminder of the consequences of lying.
As the lifeless Chitauri crumpled beneath him, Thanos continued his stern proclamation. "Kings do not beg. I only respect those who have the strength of a true king. A real king does not need to beg; begging shows cowardice," he sneered, his words echoing through the arena, leaving a chilling silence.
Ben Tennyson found himself witness to the ruthless and cruelty of Thanos.
As Thanos claimed the vacant throne, a symbol of his dominance over the conquered Chitauri planet, an eerie calm settled over the arena.
The Chitauri Minister acknowledged the presence of the merciless being, confirming his identity as the formidable Thanos.
"And he even started the bloodbath, just for fighting someone," Ben muttered under his breath.
"I may not be able to undo the past, but I can certainly shape the future," Ben thought, and he was ready to teach a few lessons to Thanos. But before, he goes to confront Thanos.
Blood and crimson rain began to fall from the sky. Thanos, seated upon his throne, smirked in anticipation. "Could it be? A worthy challenger is finally approaching."
Breaking through the Chitauri forces, a figure emerged. This mysterious entity bore a skull engulfed in ethereal flames, eyes burning with cosmic intensity. Clad in a tattered black suit adorned with cosmic chains wrapped around his arm. He is riding a ghostly motorcycle.
As Ben's gaze shifted towards the approaching figure, a sense of recognition flashed across his face. "Ghost Rider… but with cosmic powers. What's he doing?" he murmured, his brow furrowing in confusion.
Ghost Rider stood before Thanos.
Thanos taunted the fiery entity. "You're the Rider, a pawn of hell."
The Cosmic Ghost Rider responded with a demonic, cackling laugh, "No, I haven't been in hell for quite some time. I've come to take you somewhere," he declared, his voice carrying the weight of his authority.
"You're just Mephisto's pawn!" Thanos thundered, unleashing a blast that sent the Cosmic Ghost Rider spiraling away.
In response, a wicked smile is played by Ghost Rider. "I know, it wasn't easy," he retorted, conjuring a flaming chain that crackled with celestial energy. With a deft maneuver, he looped the chain around Thanos, its links forged from the essence of Cyttorak.
As the Mad Titan found himself ensnared by the ethereal chains and tried to break the chain, "This chain was forged from Cyttorak, so you can't break it."
Then Cosmic Ghost Rider revealed a piece of the Time Stone. With swift movement, he secured Thanos to his otherworldly motorcycle, and opened a portal to the future before taking away the Mad Titan.
Ben doesn't know what is happening there, but before the portal closes, he also enters the portal, to know what their plan is.
Riding the Interstellar Harley, the Cosmic Ghost Rider and his captive, Thanos, traversed the temporal currents, arriving millions of years into the Earth's future. Ghost Rider, halting his motorcycle, dismounted, leaving the restrained Thanos in the wake of Earth's distant future.
"Face me, coward! You dragged me through the stars so you can mock me!" Thanos roared, his voice echoing through the desolate landscape of Earth 666.
The Cosmic Ghost Rider, seemingly indifferent to Thanos' taunts, continued his approach toward a shadowy figure cloaked in mystery.
Ignoring the Mad Titan's protests, the Rider handed the Time Stone back to the enigmatic being concealed in the shadows. As the stone exchanged hands, a revelation unfolded before Ben's eyes.
The shadowy figure, now illuminated by the glow of the Time Stone, revealed itself to be an old version of Thanos.
He was already taken aback by seeing the barren Earth 666, devoid of life. And now seeing Thanos, he was again shocked.
Thanos, seated on a throne within the Jaw of Galactus, exuded a grim authority.
Ben's shock deepened as his gaze fell upon an old Hulk, a once mighty force reduced to a state of submission. Kneeling beside Thanos like a pet, a red chain adorned the Hulk's neck. The sight stirred fury within Ben, witnessing the degradation of a formidable Hulk, yet he forced himself to suppress his emotions, to understand the situation here.
In the desolate throne room inside the Jaw of Galactus, the old Thanos, began to weave the tale of his dark journey to the younger version of himself.
"I was deeply in love with Death, an eternal figure whose embrace I sought tirelessly. To prove my worthiness to her, I embarked on a path of unparalleled destruction. I slaughtered all life in the universe without remorse," he confessed.
"I killed Namor, Captain America, Thor," he continued, recounting the annihilation of revered heroes as if they were mere pawns in the chessboard.
The old Thanos spared no detail, describing how he melted Hulk's face, tore Iron Man asunder, and blasted Spider-Man into unrecognizable bits.
"I eliminated all the Avengers, even the old Hulk, transforming him into the merciless Maestro. I went further, extinguishing the cosmic light of Galactus himself.
In my relentless pursuit of power, I made Cosmic Ghost Rider my ally because we found that we couldn't kill each other. I destroyed entire planets to quench my insatiable thirst for dominion, even slaying a Celestial in my mad quest," old Thanos declared.
"I even tamed the Hulk," he admitted, gesturing to the subdued behemoth kneeling beside him like a shadow of its former self. "Now, only one enemy remains, and I'm waiting for Eternal Death to reunite with her," the old Thanos continued, "But she never came."
As the echoes of his mighty introduction reverberated through the chamber, the old Thanos turned his attention to the younger version of himself.
"So, I'm waiting for the final encounter to be reunited with my beloved Death, and only you can help me on this last mission. That's why I sent Ghost Rider to bring you here," he explained.
"But, I didn't believe you," Young Thanos replied, and punched Old Thanos. Young Thanos refused to believe the Older Thanos narrative.
"I know, you didn't believe me easily, but did you forget Dione?" As the Young Thanos heard the name Dione, the mother who had chosen a name for both of them, he stopped his actions and started thinking about it.
Yet, before the Mad Titans could delve deeper, a thunderous explosion shook the foundations of Thanos's tower. And from there, a figure descended, bathed in Celestial Light but as black as the night – the Silver Surfer, now known as The Fallen One.
"Your reign ends now, Thanos. I've trained for millions of years just for this moment," proclaimed The Fallen One.
In response, the Cosmic Ghost Rider unleashed hellfire upon The Fallen One, momentarily diverting attention from the ongoing clash between the two Thanos.
On the distant side of turmoil, Ben Tennyson bore witness to the devastation unleashed upon Earth by the merciless hand of Thanos. Horrified by the cruelty and destruction, he reached for the cosmic device in his possession, "Hello, can you hear me?" Ben earnestly inquired, seeking a connection with the One-Above-All.
At this moment, he sought permission to intervene, recognizing the urgency of the situation.
Back at Thanos's side, the Mad Titans, young and old, believed they could overcome The Fallen One. However, their confidence wavered when, through the flames, the dark silhouette of The Fallen One emerged.
"I don't care how many of you there are. This ends today, Thanos. It's time to answer for the lives you've taken," The Fallen One declared, his voice resonating with cosmic authority.
Crackling with celestial electricity, he wielded Thor's enchanted hammer, Mjölnir, granting him the power of the Thunder God.
The atmosphere quivered with the impending clash of cosmic forces as The Fallen One, bathed in celestial radiance, confronted the Mad Titans.
"I'm going to kill you with that hammer, Norrin, who you are using," Thanos chuckled, his gaze fixed on Mjölnir, the enchanted hammer wielded by The Fallen One. With a pointed gesture, he prepared himself for the clash that awaited.
In the cosmic realm, the One-Above-All questioned Ben Tennyson's summons. "Mr. Tennyson, why have you called me? Just a few days ago, you killed Galactus and Mephisto."
"One-Above-All, I've entered Universe 666, but here, every planet is devoid of life," Ben replied, revealing the desolation that gripped Universe 666, showcasing the barren landscapes that once teemed with life.
Back in the midst of cosmic conflict, The Fallen One, wielding the mighty Mjölnir, engaged in a fierce battle with both versions of Thanos and the Ghost Rider. The power of his godly blows reverberated through the earth, shattering even King Thanos's tower, a structure constructed from the bones of Celestials.
As The Fallen One poised to strike the younger Thanos with the celestial might of Mjölnir, his attention momentarily diverted. Sensing an opening, King Thanos seized the opportunity, thrusting the demonic sword of Surtur into The Fallen One's chest from behind. The celestial being recoiled, caught off guard by the sudden assault.
Unrelenting, King Thanos unleashed a barrage of relentless blows upon The Fallen One, until the cosmic energy within his physical form could no longer be contained.
Young Thanos, recognizing an opportunity in the chaos, takes the flaming sword of Surtur from King Thanos. With a swift and precise motion, he severed the arm that held Mjölnir from The Fallen One's body. The enchanted hammer fell to the desolate ground, momentarily stripped of its wielder's influence.
King Thanos lifted The Fallen One by the head. With a brutal determination, he jammed it down upon Mjölnir's handle, fulfilling his sadistic promise to kill The Fallen One with his own hammer.
"One-Above-All, The Fallen One is dead, but you still haven't told me what to do with both Thanos and this lifeless universe," Ben implored, his voice tinged with urgency and impatience after witnessing the demise of The Fallen One.
"Mr. Tennyson, I hadn't informed you earlier because this universe requires a reset, as it is devoid of life. Now that you can eliminate both Thanos and the Cosmic Ghost Rider, I will proceed with restarting this universe," the One-Above-All explained, shedding light on the reasons for the apparent delay in guidance.
With the cosmic directive clear, Ben Tennyson prepared to fulfill his role.
Thanos, meanwhile, stood in the aftermath of The Fallen One's defeat, his attention drawn to a lone figure approaching in the distance, dressed for a wedding. But then, The Mad Titan's gaze narrowed as he observed another unfamiliar figure.
"Who are you?" King Thanos questioned, his gaze fixed on the mysterious newcomer, and the younger Thanos also took note of a figure approaching in the desolate expanse.
A chuckle escaped Ben Tennyson's lips. While he wasn't native to this multiverse, he couldn't remain indifferent to the mass destruction and cruelty he had witnessed.
The brutal demise of The Fallen One at the hands of King Thanos had become a reason for Ben's decision to intervene, driven by a desire to make them suffer. He couldn't ignore the moment when Hulk, reduced to a state of submission, had pleaded for Thanos to end his suffering, only to be treated like a mere pet.
"You are waiting for death. Good, ha ha ha ha. From now on, you will beg for death," Ben declared, a cold determination in his voice. Activating the power of Alien X, he aimed not to engage in a conventional fight but to inflict a different kind of torment upon the Mad Titans.
"Oh, little mortal, you think you can kill me? Dream on. Only my younger self can end me. Cosmic Ghost Rider, go kill this insignificant being," King Thanos commanded, his arrogance evident in the face of Ben Tennyson's challenge.
As Cosmic Ghost Rider materialized before Ben, ready to unleash his chain, the unexpected occurred. With a surprising display of prowess, Ben effortlessly caught the chain and pulled the Ghost Rider toward him.
"You are the most sinful Ghost Rider I've ever seen. You have no right to possess this power," Ben declared, his words laden with conviction as he began draining the formidable powers from Cosmic Ghost Rider.
King Thanos, Young Thanos, and even Cosmic Ghost Rider watched in astonishment as his powers siphoned away in a matter of seconds. Ben, absorbing these powers into his being, underwent a transformation, manifesting a new and unseen Alien form—a blue flame rider known as the Cosmic Holy Rider.
"Now, go repent in hell," Ben proclaimed as he decisively broke the skull of Frank Castle. In the blink of an eye, Frank Castle found himself in Hell at the foot of the King of Hell, Johnny Blaze of Earth 606.
"Now, it's your turn, Thanos. You wanted to be killed so you could reunite with Death, but I won't grant you that peace. You won't die, nor will you live. You will be a wraith, forever begging for death, but it will forever elude you," Ben declared, his words echoing through the desolate expanse of Universe 666.
"You think you can mock me," Young Thanos shouted, fueled by defiance as he lunged at Ben. However, any semblance of resistance crumbled as Ben effortlessly caught Young Thanos's hand and ruthlessly pummeled him into the ground.
And each blow shattered every bone in Young Thanos's body, leaving him broken and defeated.
King Thanos, witnessing the swift and brutal defeat of his younger self, attempted to unleash his cosmic power.
Yet, Ben, with a single word, denied him the ability to resist and proceeded to systematically break every bone in King Thanos's body.
The once-mighty Mad Titan found himself powerless in the face of the relentless force that now controlled his destiny.
Ben extracted the bones from both Thanos, leaving them as mere lifeless husks. Their decapitated heads became trophies, mounted on Ben's newly acquired Interstellar Harley.
"Do you think it's easy to die?" Ben questioned. With the power of Alien X, he created a cell container for their souls, sealing the essence of both Thanos within. The souls of the Mad Titans yearned for the embrace of death, yet Ben had also made this impossible.
Mounted on his newly acquired Interstellar Harley, Ben Tennyson, now the Cosmic Holy Rider, traversed the desolate landscapes of Universe 666.
The souls of both Thanos cried out and screamed, but no one heard their pleas. Even Death, from beyond the gate, witnessed this spectacle but couldn't comprehend how it had occurred. Her mission had been to reclaim the soul of King Thanos for the realm of death, but that hadn't happened, leaving her puzzled.
Ben while riding his Interstellar Harley, he opened a portal to Universe 121 where he had left his son Ethan for training. He was going to take him back to Universe 613. Since two years have passed, he was once ready to return back to Universe 613. He wants to see how much the powers of his wives have advanced.
As he stepped into the portal, which leads towards Universe 121, he left behind Universe 666 resetting under the watchful gaze of the One-Above-All. As he departed, the universe began its reset, preparing to give rise to new life. Ben also ended the suffering of the Hulk, he wasn't able to see that the Incredible Hulk was now just reduced to a pet, so he could find peace and be reborn with an unknown future.