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Chapter 21 - ### **Chapter 21: The Final Test – Jordan’s Powers in the Face of Thanos**

The Avengers were on the verge of the most pivotal moment of their lives. They had tracked down the remaining stones, and with the stakes higher than ever, the final confrontation with Thanos was imminent. The weight of the situation wasn't lost on Jordan, who had been pushing himself to the limits of his abilities in preparation for the battle ahead. 

He had learned to control the power that surged inside of him, but he knew that the true test of his strength was not in training or controlled environments. It was in the chaos of the fight, where his abilities would be pushed beyond anything he'd ever experienced.

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**Setting: The Avengers Compound – Briefing Room**

The room was quiet as the Avengers gathered, their faces grim as they prepared for their assault on Thanos. Jordan stood near the back, his mind focused. His powers were no longer a wild force he feared, but something he was learning to command. But despite all the training, there was one thing he couldn't shake—the fear that it wouldn't be enough. Thanos had the full power of the Infinity Gauntlet, and Jordan had no idea how his abilities would match up against someone who could bend reality with a snap of his fingers.

"We've got one shot at this," Tony said, his voice cutting through the silence. "If we don't stop him now, the universe is done for."

Jordan felt the weight of the moment press down on him. The responsibility of their mission wasn't just on the shoulders of the Avengers—it was on his shoulders as well. His mind kept returning to the lessons he'd learned from Doctor Strange. He had to respect the power within him, not only to control it, but to understand the balance of the universe.

The Avengers had a plan, and it would take every member working together to stop Thanos. But Jordan knew that his role in the battle would be crucial. His powers were unique, unlike anything any of the other Avengers had. The *Reality Stone* had already proven to be a volatile and dangerous force, but if he could find a way to channel it at the right moment, he could make all the difference.

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**Setting: The Battlefield – Wakanda**

The final showdown began in the heart of Wakanda, a battlefield charged with tension as the Avengers prepared for Thanos's assault. The air felt thick with anticipation, as if the very earth beneath them was holding its breath. Jordan stood alongside the team, his body humming with energy, his every sense heightened.

The fight had begun. Thanos's army of Outriders stormed the battlefield, and the Avengers responded with fury, fighting for the survival of the universe. Jordan was no stranger to battle, but today felt different. The stakes were higher, and he could feel the pressure mounting as they closed in on Thanos.

He could see him in the distance—Thanos, the Mad Titan, standing with the fully assembled Infinity Gauntlet. Every step Thanos took sent tremors through the ground, and Jordan could feel the pull of his power. The universe was on the brink of destruction, and only one thing stood between them and utter annihilation: the Avengers.

"Go!" Steve shouted, and the team charged forward.

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**Setting: The Battlefield – Facing Thanos**

The battle was chaos. Thanos's forces were overwhelming, but the Avengers fought with everything they had. Jordan, however, couldn't afford to be distracted by the minions. His focus was entirely on the Mad Titan himself.

Thanos stood at the center of the battlefield, his gauntlet gleaming ominously in the light. The stones glittered with unimaginable power, each one capable of rewriting reality itself. Jordan had learned the danger of such power—but he also knew that without it, they would be unable to stop Thanos.

He took a deep breath and stepped forward, his eyes locked on Thanos.

"Jordan," Steve's voice crackled over the comms, "don't try to take him on alone. We need to work together."

Jordan nodded, but there was a fire in his chest, a certainty he hadn't felt before. This was his fight too. His abilities, the powers of *Homelander* and the *Reality Stone*, were his responsibility. He couldn't run from them. Not now.

With a single motion, Jordan flew toward Thanos, heat vision flaring from his eyes. The blast was precise, narrowly missing Thanos's head, but enough to get his attention. Thanos turned, his eyes narrowing as he saw Jordan approach.

"You think you can stop me, boy?" Thanos's voice was low and cold, his tone laced with the confidence of someone who knew he was untouchable.

Jordan's heart raced. He wasn't sure if his powers would be enough, but he knew one thing for sure—he wasn't going to back down.

"No," Jordan replied, his voice steady. "But I'm going to try."

As Jordan soared toward him, the ground beneath him seemed to ripple, reality warping around him. Thanos raised the gauntlet, and Jordan could feel the immense power radiating from it. The air crackled with energy, and in that instant, Jordan knew that he had to act fast—or they were all doomed.

He concentrated hard, focusing every ounce of his power into a single thought. He called upon the *Reality Stone*, his mind connecting with its energy. He felt its power surge through him, pulling the fabric of reality itself. He could feel the universe bending to his will, but this time, he wasn't letting it consume him.

With a focused motion, Jordan reached out with his mind, manipulating the air around him. The battlefield seemed to slow as he shifted reality just enough to deflect Thanos's blast, turning it into harmless energy that scattered into the sky. For a moment, it was as if the universe held its breath—time itself seemed to pause, the flow of existence hanging in the balance.

But Jordan was still in control. He pushed the power back, maintaining his focus. He knew what he was doing now—he wasn't changing reality; he was guiding it, bending it to his will without shattering it. The *Reality Stone* was a tool, not a weapon. He had to use it carefully.

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**Setting: The Final Push – Thanos's Gauntlet**

Thanos roared in frustration as his gauntlet pulsed with power, and he charged at Jordan, the stones glowing ominously. But Jordan was ready. His speed was unmatched as he dodged and weaved through the oncoming attacks, always staying one step ahead. He had honed his reflexes, his strength, and now, he had learned how to manipulate his connection to reality itself.

The battle between them raged on. Thanos was powerful, but Jordan was learning how to strike with precision, using his powers to create openings, to outsmart him.

As the fight reached its climax, Jordan knew this was the moment. Thanos's gauntlet crackled with energy, and Jordan could feel the power of the stones threatening to overwhelm him. This was the point where everything would either fall into chaos or be set right.

With a final, desperate push, Jordan gathered every ounce of his strength and power. He focused on Thanos's gauntlet, pulling at the threads of reality itself, trying to strip away the power from the stones. It wasn't easy. The pull of the gauntlet was like a thousand voices shouting in his head, urging him to give in to the temptation to reshape everything.

But Jordan resisted. He wasn't going to be consumed by the same power that had corrupted Thanos.

In a flash of energy, Jordan managed to sever the link between Thanos and the stones, causing the gauntlet to crack and fall to the ground. The universe itself seemed to exhale in relief.

Thanos stumbled back, his grip on the stones slipping. The Avengers moved in, and the battle was over.

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