Chapter 11: Echoes of the Undertaker
The Marvel Universe had returned to a state of relative peace, but the effects of the Undertaker's trials lingered like shadows, resonating in the hearts of every hero and cosmic being. Though they had proven themselves worthy, each of them carried memories and lessons from the trials that reshaped their sense of purpose.
In Avengers Tower, Tony Stark found himself reflecting on the sacrifices they had made. The trials had forced him to confront his past and his relentless drive to protect, sometimes at the cost of those he loved. He was in his lab, tweaking a new version of the Iron Man armor, not for battle but as a reminder of the unity they had achieved.
"I've always been about building a better suit," he muttered to himself, soldering the last pieces. "But now… it's time to build a better legacy."
In the quiet streets of New York, Peter Parker swung from building to building, feeling a sense of freedom and resolve. The trials had been a painful reminder of his responsibilities and his guilt, but he'd come through them with renewed purpose. He knew Aunt May would be proud of him—and he would honor her by carrying on, regardless of the weight.