UNIVERSE 12041
Thor and Hulk were battling a giant monster in Russia. "Now, you won't be able to destroy any more villages, monster!" Thor shouted as he struck the monster with his hammer.
Hulk joined the fray, delivering a powerful blow to the monster's face, causing it to collapse onto the ground. "Save some for me, Goldilocks," Hulk said, knuckling his fist. Together, they successfully defeated the monster.
After the victory, they exchanged punches with each other – Hulk using his fists and Thor wielding his hammer. "Tony, everything is clear here," Thor and Hulk updated their mission on comms.
"I know you both are doing well. Well done," Tony replied before shifting the display to Africa.
In Africa, numerous giant animals threatened to destroy a village, but Sharky flew over them. "Wheeewww, you all need to calm down," he exclaimed, dispersing Sleep Dust over them as he flew, causing them to fall asleep.
"Let's see why you're so angry," Sharky entered their dreams to discover the cause of their rage. Inside their dreams, he found that Kraven the Hunter was behind it all, injecting the animals to make them giant and aggressive. Sharky confronted Kraven, flying towards him. "Kraven, stop your work and surrender yourself!" he shouted over to the villain.
"No, I am not going to surrender!" Kraven defiantly shouted, preparing to flee.
"Change your mind," Sharky calmly responded. With a swift motion, he spread the Sleep Dust, creating a spinning tornado that dispersed the pollen. The tornado surrounded Kraven, lulling him into a deep sleep. "Tony, I've calmed down the animals and caught the culprit," Sharky updated his mission status.
"I know you're perfect in your work," Tony praised before shifting the comms to another scene.
Captain and Falcon were assaulting a Hydra location. "So, team, how's the mission going?" Tony inquired.
"You'll never stop your peeping, Tony," Falcon remarked as he utilized his mechanical wings against some agents. Together, they moved to dismantle the power supply.
Tony then shifted the scene to Hawkeye and Black Widow, both diligently contributing to the mission.
"Your guidance seems to have made the team self-sufficient, sir," Jarvis AI noted.
"You're right, Jarvis. Sometimes, success comes with 100% self-reliance, but it also gives loneliness," Tony agreed.
"I think you need to develop a hobby, Sir," Jarvis suggested.
"I've already started, Jarvis. See this – my dad's unfinished scientific project, Project Arsenal," Tony explained, revealing a book with the project's name. It claimed to have the capability to absorb unlimited energy.
Despite Tony's understanding that his dad had little time for him, he acknowledged that genius often channeled their energy into scientific endeavors.
"Sir, a heavily armed alien ship is entering Earth's atmosphere," Jarvis warned.
"Finally, some action," Tony quipped, heading to confront the ship. However, upon arrival, he discovered it wasn't a singular ship but a fleet of drones.
Realizing he couldn't handle the situation alone, Tony called upon the Avengers. Together, they engaged in a fierce battle against the unmanned robotic drones that seemed intent on attacking Earth. Amidst the chaos, they identified one ship with signs of a living being.
During the skirmish, an ordinary civilian plane became a target for the drones. Rushing to the rescue, the Avengers managed to save the plane, but the drones succeeded in destroying the ship with the living sign.
As they approached the wreckage, shock overcame them. The ship was piloted by the Red Skull, in a severely deteriorated condition.
"Red Skull, what are you doing here?" Captain inquired.
"Please, save me," Red Skull pleaded with a tearful voice.
"Saved you, but from whom?" Captain pressed further. Red Skull pointed upward. It struck Hawkeye as odd, but when they looked in that direction, unmanned drones were descending upon them.
Emerging from the drones were humanoid robots, prompting the Avengers to engage in a fierce battle. "Who is behind them, Skull?" Captain demanded answers.
"The mad Titan, Thanos. He will destroy everything," Red Skull shouted.
"So, the Red Skull is running from someone named Thanos. Well, at least now we know who's getting the bill for all this damage," Hawkeye remarked, adding a touch of sarcasm.
"Thanos. That's a name I haven't even heard in the S.H.I.E.L.D database," Black Widow replied, impressing Hawkeye with her comprehensive knowledge.
Amidst the intense fight, Captain noticed Red Skull safeguarding a red gem. "What have you been hiding from us, Skull?" Captain interrogated, seizing the Red Gem in his hand.
"Don't touch it!" Red Skull warned, but it was too late. Captain screamed as he felt a surge of power, and red radiation spread from him. Captain glimpsed Thanos holding the same Red Gem, reveling in his sinister laughter.
"Friends, change your focus. Captain has triggered some Nuclear reaction," Tony alerted.
"Not Nuclear, but Cosmic," Falcon corrected him.
A powerful force erupted from Captain, obliterating all the robots in its wake. After hurling the Red Gem to the ground, the overwhelming energy dissipated.
As the Avengers gathered, Black Widow moved to secure the Red Gem. However, Captain warned her against touching it, revealing its dangerous potency. Holding it for a few seconds longer, he explained, would lead to destruction.
All eyes turned to Red Skull, prompting Thor to descend and recognize the gem. "Oh, the Power Gem," he identified.
"You know about this?" Tony inquired. Thor explained that Asgard had covered it in their teachings, granting immense power. However, he admitted not paying much attention, being more focused on battling giant monsters.
Meanwhile, Sharky felt a sense of déjà vu. This was the second time he had encountered the Power Gem, the first being in Universe 613. The difference in color, purple in Universe 613 and red in Universe 12041, caught his attention, but he hadn't commented on it earlier.
Captain detailed his vision when holding the Power Gem. Thanos had used it to destroy a planet. Jarvis then issued a warning—another, larger alien ship had entered Earth's atmosphere. The revelation set the stage for a new threat, leaving the Avengers bracing for the challenges that lay ahead.
"If we can't touch it, then how will we use it?" Falcon inquired. Then Sharky thought it was time to reveal his Super Ultron to the team. But before Sharky could respond with his Super Ultron suggestion, Tony unveiled a plan. "I have a solution: Project Arsenal."
Explaining further, Tony revealed that Project Arsenal was a machine created by his father to control the chaotic energy, and it can maybe control the energy of the Power Gem. The challenge lay in locating it, as the only clues were a set of equations and the seemingly nonsensical phrase "Poteryani Les."
"Poteryani Les is not a nonsense word; it's Russian. It means 'the lost forest' in Russian," Black Widow clarified. She continued, "The lost forest is the site of a Gamma reactor meltdown that forced the entire city to evacuate. It's been abandoned ever since."
Following the signal, the Avengers tracked it to the abandoned Russian city of Poteryani Les. Tony explained that Project Arsenal may be in various forms—whether a container, a weapon, or a vehicle—since his father hadn't provided specific details.
As they explored, they found no signs of Gamma Radiation, leading Tony to a realization. Project Arsenal had been sent to Russia to contain the blast from a leaked gamma radiation, shedding light on its mysterious purpose and location.
The Avengers advanced toward the Gamma reactor, but their progress was interrupted as a colossal alien ship descended, unleashing a swarm of attacking drones. Captain, Falcon, Hulk, and Thor positioned themselves outside the Gamma reactor chamber, ready to fend off the onslaught.
Simultaneously, Tony, Widow, Sharky, and Hawkeye ventured inside the factory. Their exploration led them to a container holding contained Gamma Radiation. To their astonishment, they discovered someone—or something—within. A robotic voice announced that the Gamma reactor was on the brink of overloading in 50 seconds.
"It's not someone; it's something. Project Arsenal – that's what's been keeping all the gamma radiation in check for years," Tony elucidated.
Red Skull mentioned the Power Stone, prompting Tony to question if the Power Gem could be placed inside the Arsenal. He asked, "Can someone put the Power Gem inside the Arsenal?"
"Give me," Sharky volunteered. Taking the Power Gem, he entered the Gamma Radiation area and carefully placed the gem on the Arsenal.
As the Gamma Radiation initially expanded, there was a moment of tension, but then it rapidly shrank and disappeared. "Project Arsenal is back online. Gamma Blast contained," Arsenal announced, signaling the success of their mission to harness the Power Gem and prevent a catastrophic overload.
The revelation unfolded that Project Arsenal was a robot developed by Howard Stark, designed to store immense amounts of energy. With six eyes on its face, the robot held a mysterious capability to shuttle Gamma Radiation.
"He funneled the Gamma Radiation, but where? These readings make no sense," Tony expressed in shock.
Captain reminded Tony of the imminent threat from the attacking drones, emphasizing the need to deal with the immediate danger first. Red Skull suggested deploying Arsenal against Thanos, but Hawkeye intervened, asserting that it wasn't a job for a super villain. Taking charge, he commanded Arsenal himself.
"Incapacitate invading forces?" Arsenal inquired, to which Hawkeye nodded. However, Arsenal responded with "Error. Unauthorized user."
Even Hulk's intimidating roar didn't sway Arsenal, prompting Tony to ponder activating it. Suddenly, Arsenal replied, "Voice Recognition. Authorized user," revealing that Howard, feeling remorse for not spending enough time with Tony, had programmed Arsenal to be Tony's friend and work on his command.
"Okay then, destroy the attacking ships," Tony commanded, and Arsenal complied, swiftly absorbing the alien ship's attacks. Together with the Avengers, they managed to destroy the ship within seconds.
Tony expressed gratitude to his dad as he observed Arsenal. After the destruction of the drones, Iron Man examined Arsenal in the Avengers Tower, unveiling its secondary program to control energy. The primary program focused on Tony's safety and companionship.
Meanwhile, in Russia, Thanos emerged from the destroyed ship, unleashing devastating punches that demolished numerous buildings, signaling the arrival of a formidable foe.
Tony reveled in the capabilities of Arsenal, a gift from his father. However, their joy was short-lived as news arrived that Grim Reaper had attacked a military base.
Tony, eager to showcase Arsenal's powers, confronted Grim Reaper. In the battle, Grim Reaper unleashed an electromagnetic pulse that incapacitated Tony, compelling Arsenal to prioritize protecting him.
Exploiting the situation, Grim Reaper activated a missile targeting the Avengers Tower. With urgency in the air, Tony directed Arsenal to intercept and absorb the missile's energy to prevent Manhattan's destruction.
Meanwhile, Captain America issued a command Thor to redirect the nuclear missile upwards. Thor caught the missile and redirected it upwards, but an unexpected explosion followed. In the aftermath, Thor, initially fearing the worst, opened his eyes to find himself unharmed.
Arsenal had absorbed the entire nuclear radiation, ensuring both Thor's safety and preventing catastrophic damage to Manhattan. Impressed by Arsenal's valor, Tony welcomed him as a full-fledged Avenger.
"So, Arsenal becomes an Avenger. If he can join, maybe my coffee maker will join too. Should I give it a call?" Hawkeye teased Tony, casually playing with a dartboard.
"Stopping a 30-megaton missile not impressive enough for you?" Tony retorted.
"I am impressed with Arsenal. He smells better than Hulk," Thor praised, acknowledging Arsenal's pivotal role in saving lives, including his own.
Hulk, after playfully hitting Arsenal's shoulder, observed its resilience, it didn't move a little inch even with Hulk punch. "I like you, robot. You take hits better than Thor."
"I'm impressed too," Sharky concurred, while Falcon and Black Widow voiced their cheers.
However, Fury intervened, cautioning them against causing further damage, specifically referencing the havoc wreaked in Russia.
"It was a little bit of damage, and it's okay for destroying the alien's ship," Captain justified. Fury countered by revealing the extensive destruction in Russia, showcasing numerous buildings reduced to ruins.
Observing the extensive destruction in Russia, the Avengers realized it was the handiwork of Thanos. Black Widow attempted to extract information from Red Skull regarding Thanos' location, but the latter only repeated cryptic words, "Thanos, Five Gem, Power, Mind," offering no substantial help.
Meanwhile, on the moon, the Watcher searched for Thanos' location on Earth but couldn't find it. Unexpectedly, Thanos appeared at the Watcher's location.
Back on Earth, the Avengers conducted simulations to assess Arsenal's capabilities using the Power Gem. The horrifying result showed Earth's destruction.
"Does using the Power Gem with Arsenal always lead to Earth's destruction?" Falcon inquired.
"No, sometimes even more than that. It could affect entire universes," Tony responded as they concluded the simulation.
"But he can stop the energy," Falcon suggested.
"Yes, but I don't know what happens to the absorbed energy. Dad didn't give me any manual," Tony admitted, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding Arsenal's abilities and the potential consequences of using the Power Gem.
Suddenly, Arsenal activated a hologram displaying words left by Tony's dad inside its structure. The hologram explained that Arsenal was created as the best friend for Tony, and for his safety, Arsenal would shuttle excess power into a parallel dimension. While Arsenal could also bring back the power, it would lead to its obliteration.
Amid the revelation, the Avengers found moments of enjoyment. Thor and Hulk immersed themselves in gaming, while Sharky lounged on the sofa, munching on popcorn and watching their gameplay.
Their leisure was abruptly interrupted by a fireball entering Avengers Tower. To their surprise, it was the Watcher, thrown by Thanos from the moon to deliver an invitation to the Blue Area of the Moon.
"Thanos doesn't use email, so he threw the Watcher from the Moon," Hawkeye quipped, injecting humor as they prepared to board the Avenjet and face the impending challenge.
"Thanos only needs the Power Stone. Why are we bringing the robot with us?" Hawkeye questioned.
"It was a risk. If anything had gone wrong, Arsenal would use his ability to project the power of the Infinity Stone as a last resort if they couldn't defeat the Mad Titan," Sharky explained.
However, their Avenjet collided with a Moon rock thrown by Thanos, destroying the vehicle. Unbeknownst to Thanos, it was a decoy set up by Black Widow, allowing them to capture Thanos in a specially designed cell.
The cell utilized inverse force energy, created by Falcon. The more force applied from within, the stronger the cell became.
Finally, the Avenjet landed in the Blue Area of the Moon, the only place with oxygen. Thanos issued a warning, demanding they hand over the Power Stone stolen by Red Skull in exchange for leaving Earth unharmed.
Tony defiantly declined Thanos' demand. In response, Thanos seized Hulk and Thor, colliding them with the cell. The impact, being an external force, shattered the cell, freeing the Mad Titan.
Thanos continued to pose a formidable challenge for the Avengers. In a single strike, Tony was thrown to the Watcher's Citadel. Hawkeye's mightiest arrow, designed for the Hulkbuster, showed no reaction as it failed to thwart Thanos. Hawkeye, thrown back, collided with Falcon. Thanos then captured Captain and Black Widow, forcefully slamming them into each other.
Meanwhile, in the Watcher's Citadel, Tony discovered an array of advanced equipment. With the Watcher's permission, he began utilizing the equipment to craft a device that would assist Arsenal in focusing the beam from the unstable Infinity Stone. As the battle raged outside, Tony worked against the clock to create a tool that could potentially turn the tide against the powerful Thanos.
Using lenses and other salvaged materials from the Watcher's arsenal, Tony constructed a focuser that made the Infinity Stone's beam efficient enough to harm Thanos.
Outside the Watcher's Citadel, Sharky attempted to focus his Sleep Dust on Thanos, but the cunning Titan evaded it by creating a force field, shielding himself from the soporific effects of the Sleep Dust.
Hulk attempted to engage Thanos once more, but the Titan effortlessly threw him back. Thor swung Mjölnir in an attack, but Thanos skillfully dodged and countered, delivering a powerful punch that sent Thor crashing downward. To everyone's surprise, Thanos even attempted to lift Thor's hammer, Mjölnir.
"You can't pick up the Mjölnir, you are not worthy?" Thor remarked.
"If I can't hit you with the hammer… Then I will hit the hammer with you!" Thanos declared, seizing Thor and repeatedly slamming him onto Mjölnir.
As the confrontation unfolded, Arsenal emerged from the Watcher's Citadel, equipped with the focus device fixed in its head. Utilizing the Power Gem, Arsenal unleashed a powerful attack on Thanos, resulting in a resounding blast. In that moment, the Avengers believed they had achieved victory over the formidable Titan.
However, Thanos' laughter reverberated as he revealed the true source of his power. "You thought I'd come for the Power Stone… Without a way to contain it?" Thanos raised his hands, adorned with the Infinity Gauntlet. "Behold the Infinity Gauntlet."
Arsenal suggested using the absorbed blast from the nuclear missile to defeat Thanos. Although Tony initially hesitated, fearing it would destroy Arsenal, he ultimately agreed to the plan.
Yet, Thanos, equipped with the Infinity Gauntlet designed to contain the power of the Infinity Stone, effortlessly absorbed the attack. Seizing Arsenal by the neck, Thanos extracted the Power Gem from within, breaking apart the robotic entity until only its head remained.
Thanos affixed the Power Gem to his Infinity Gauntlet, amplifying his already formidable power. The Avengers now faced an even more formidable adversary, their initial victory proving short-lived in the face of Thanos' newfound might.
"Avengers, you rejected my offer. I shall not spare your world. I'm going to destroy..." Before Thanos could complete his threat, he began to fall asleep.
"Wheeewww, now the problem is solved," Sharky remarked, flying around the now-sleeping Thanos.
When Thanos was busy in the fixing the Power Gem, and he forgets create a power sheild around himself. Capitalizing on the moment, Sharky had used his Sleep Dust. With a spinning motion, he surrounded Thanos, causing the Titan to fall asleep before he could inflict any further damage.
"Now what do we do with him?" Captain inquired, while Tony mournfully cradled the broken head of Arsenal in a corner. The Avengers faced the challenge of deciding the fate of the slumbering Thanos and contemplating their next steps in the aftermath of the intense confrontation.
"I know what we need to do," Sharky asserted. "What's your plan?" Natasha inquired.
"First, we need something to multiply my voice. Then we need Captain's Shield, Thor's full electricity to generate a cosmic force, and at the same time, we need Hulk's attack on Thor's hammer. Together, we can destroy the Power Gem. Alternatively, you can keep it, but it also means many could become corrupted for using the Power Gem," Sharky explained his plan.
"I agree with it," Captain promptly responded, unwilling to let such power remain on Earth.
"Captain, I need to think about it," Tony attempted to interject.
"No, it needs to be disposed of. I agree with it," Black Widow concurred, aware that if the Power Gem stayed on Earth, Fury would likely want to harness its potential.
"Yes, this artifact wields power beyond mortal comprehension," Thor concurred with a solemn nod, prompting their unanimous decision to proceed with the devised plan.
They strategically positioned Thanos to the side and delicately extracted the Power Gem from the formidable Infinity Gauntlet. Ensuring utmost caution, they enveloped it from three sides, each hero taking their designated stance.
Hulk commenced gathering his potent Gamma Energy, Thor harnessed the crackling power of thunder, and Captain assumed a poised position, securing his Vibranium Shield with unwavering determination.
"Alright, team, let's make this count," Sharky declared, as Widow, Hawkeye, Tony, and Falcon observed the unfolding spectacle from a distance, their anticipation palpable.
Hulk channeled the amassed energy into Thor's mighty Mjölnir. Simultaneously, Thor directed the potent force onto Captain's resolute Shield. In a synchronized motion, Sharky, equipped with an amplifier device fashioned by Falcon, unleashed a resounding sound manipulation. The amalgamation of Vibranium Shield, Thor's thunder, and Hulk's Gamma force surged towards the vulnerable Power Gem.
The Infinity Gem teetered on the brink of destruction, only to have Thanos unexpectedly rouse. He leaped into the midst of the celestial clash. Undeterred, Sharky skillfully redirected the overwhelming energy with his sonorous voice, resulting in a colossal blast that obliterated not only the Power Gem but also Thanos, the Mad Titan, flinging him "halfway across the universe."
As the Avengers bid their farewell to the Watcher and began their journey back to Earth, Tony carefully cradled the head of Arsenal. Determination etched across his face, he eagerly prepared to place it in his workshop, harboring the intent to reconstruct his robotic companion.
However, unbeknownst to the victorious heroes, just before the destruction of Thanos and the Power Gem, the Mad Titan cunningly employed the Tesseract Cube to vanish from the scene. Now, on the desolate Titan Planet, Thanos erupted into maniacal laughter. The Power Stone, once again securely affixed within his reconstructed Infinity Gauntlet, signaled the revival of his malevolent plan—to reclaim the remaining four stones scattered across the vast cosmos.
With an ominous knowledge of how to obtain the remaining four Infinity Gems, Thanos stood in commanding presence on Titan. Before him, five figures knelt in submission. These beings were none other than the formidable members of the Black Order, led by Cull Obsidian.
Among them, one loomed near the size of Hulk, wielding a giant mace adorned with thorns. This formidable figure was known as Black Dwarf. Beside him, a blue-colored girl with one hand encased in mechanical armor brandished a spear with deadly precision. She was Proxima Midnight.
The third member, a goblin-like being and the brother of Black Dwarf, as well as the husband of Proxima Midnight, wielded a double-bladed staff with deadly precision. His name was Corvus Glaive. The fourth member, known as Supergiant, distinguished herself for her mastery of mind control. Adorned in a mix of white and black attire, she eschewed conventional weapons.
Last but certainly not least in importance was Ebony Maw, the most intelligent being in the Black Order. Given the lion's share of responsibilities, Ebony Maw addressed Thanos, "You are welcome, our master, the great Thanos. What is your command?"
Thanos, with an air of authority, issued his decree, "My order is simple—go and bring me the Infinity Gems."
"As you wish, my master," responded the Black Order in unison, acknowledging their allegiance to Thanos.
With a shared purpose, they embarked on a perilous journey to secure the elusive Infinity Gems and fulfill the Mad Titan's ominous command.
In the ethereal realm of Valhalla, Loki hatched a plan to escape, fortuitously discovering the Space Gem. Contemplating his next move, he mused, "So, what problem shall I create for Thor this time?"
However, his schemes were abruptly interrupted when he spotted five mysterious beings before him. "Who are you jokers? What are you doing here?" Loki demanded.
"Ebony Maw, what is he saying?" inquired Supergiant.
"He's asking about us," Ebony Maw responded. With a swift gesture of his hand, he employed telekinesis to freeze Loki before he could react.
"We are the Black Order, loyal servants of Thanos," Supergiant declared, deftly removing a locket from Loki's neck. Within it gleamed the Purple Gem—the Space Gem, now under the possession of the formidable Black Order.
"You can't take it!" Loki shouted, but before he could intervene, the Black Order swiftly departed Valhalla, securing the Space Gem.
Back in the presence of Thanos, Supergiant knelt and presented the Space Gem. "Master, the Space Gem is now in your possession." Thanos, pleased with their success, commended them. Breaking the locket, he affixed the Space Gem onto his Infinity Gauntlet, joining it with the already present Gem. The Black Order, acknowledging Thanos's command, departed for their next destination.
Meanwhile, on Earth, A.I.M. prepared to launch missiles towards the Avengers Towers in their bid to capture the S.H.I.E.L.D Tricarrier. Modok, the mastermind behind the plan, had discovered the Blue Gem, realizing its power to control A.I.M. agents—an ability granted by the Mind Gem.
As Modok readied the assault, he was confronted by the five aliens. "Who are you?" Modok inquired, his plans momentarily disrupted by the unexpected presence before him.
"Who's the big head? He looks very dirty," remarked Proxima Midnight.
"Don't know, but it's not our concern," Ebony Maw dismissed. Sensing impending danger, Modok hastily attempted to use the power of the Mind Gem to control the intruders.
However, before Modok could enact his plan, Supergiant seized control of his mind. With eerie efficiency, Modok removed the Mind Gem with his own hands and handed it over to the Black Order.
"Three claimed, two to go," Ebony Maw declared. Returning to Thanos, they presented him with the Mind Gem before embarking on their quest for the next Gem.
Swiftly, they confronted the Squadron Supreme, overpowering them and seizing the Reality Gem. The last gem, the Time Gem, revealed itself where the Red Skull's ship had been obliterated, manifesting before them as if by fate. The Black Order, now in possession of three powerful Gems, pressed onward in their relentless pursuit.
And just like that, the Black Order attacked the Squadron Supreme, successfully wresting the Reality Gem from their grasp. The final gem, the Time Gem, materialized at the site where the Red Skull's ship had been obliterated, seemingly appearing before the Black Order.
"Master, all the Infinity Gems are now in your possession. Order us, which place are we going to destroy?" Ebony Maw inquired.
The Black Order, loyal to Thanos and poised for the imminent cosmic quest, awaited their malevolent master's next command.
"Hahahaha, Avengers, Earth, we will destroy them. They are the first and the last beings to ever defeat me. Avengers, prepare for your doom!" Thanos laughed maniacally, his ominous proclamation echoing through the cosmos.
Unbeknownst to the Avengers, Tony remained absorbed in repairing the Arsenal, completely unaware of the impending threat posed by Thanos and the formidable power of the assembled Infinity Gems.
Don't confused, this Sharky is different.