Hi guys, I'm proud to announce another on time update despite the crazy college stuffs going on! So this chapter is kinda going mental lol. Anyway, enjoy and any reviews are warmly welcomed!
Tony, Tony wake up. Come on buddy, wake up. I need you here.
Tony groggily opened up his heavy eyelids, trying to figure out where he is. White lights welcomed him as he struggled to keep his eye lids open against the blinding lights. He realized that he's lying on a bed and sat up. Rubbing his eyes, he took in the completely white and empty surroundings.
"Where..."
Before he finished his sentence, a voice cut him off.
"Morning sleeping beauty."
He flinched and turned towards the voice. A boy with messy brown hair, not over the age of twelve was standing behind him.
"Who are you? Are you one of Thanos' servant?"
"Uhm well I think you can say that."
"Do you know where are we?"
"You should know. You're the adult here." The bot said matter of factly.
"Right, I'm the adult. Come, let's walk around and see if there's an escape from this place." Tony gestured for the boy to follow him.
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"What?! You heard him? How's that even possible?!" Clint exclaimed, much to the dismay of Loki.
"Not exactly heard his voice but his thoughts. He sounded like he's in pain." Loki explained, sighing and struggling to understand why these puny midgardians couldn't seem to understand magic.
"Considering that you heard him, he must be close right?" Steve asked boldly.
"I doubt so. His thought sounded distant."
At this right moment, Thor appeared through the door, rushing.
"My friends, I've brought news from Asgard. Based on Heimdall, nephew Anthony is not in the nine realms. Father had also said that he feared Thanos has the mind stone."
"Mind stone?" Bruce asked, intrigued by the name.
"Aye. The mind stone is one of the infinity stones that had the power to manipulate minds. I fear even the genius mind of Anthony can be manipulated with ease." Thor nodded, looking at his brother.
"Then that's not good. Whatever Thanos is doing, it definitely is working and that Tony could well be controlled by him. Our first priority is to find out Tony's location. Thor, go and look for more details in Asgard. Loki, you could sense him, try to get to him. Clint, Tasha, go to the SHIELD base and see if you can dig up anything. Bruce..." Steve was interjected.
"I'll calculate the possibility of Tony being stuck in another parallel dimension." Bruce blurted, knowing well Steve will have a hard time saying that.
"Right."
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"So, how long have you been here?"
"I don't know."
Tony and the boy kept on walking in the endless white space.
"Kid, are you not scared? I mean you stuck in this place alone for God knows how long."
"Are you?" The boy answered, staring intently at Tony.
"I... I am but not because I'm stuck here. I... I betrayed my friends...and I've gone down a path...where there's no return." Tony said silently while mentally cursing himself for being so blunt.
"I thought you are a hero."
"I'm not. I never was and I never will be worthy to be one."
The boy seemed to be deep in thought before asking curiously.
"Then why don't you do the opposite?"
Tony paused, taken aback by the question.
"I guess I'm the villain now, considering all that I've done..."
The boy gave no response and they kept on walking.
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"Greetings, Heimdall!" Thor boomed once he made it through the bifrost.
Heimdall didn't smile, but remained solemn.
"Your father had requested for you once you arrived."
Thor knew better than to delay when Heimdall is the one who conveyed the message. He made his way towards the Throne room in a hurry.
"Father, you've requested for me?" Thor greeted while kneeling.
"Yes, my son. As I have dreaded, the mind stone has fallen into Thanos' hands."
And, that's the chapter! How was it? Really hope you guys will like the way the story is going. I'm currently working hard to ensure the next update will be within the week. The festive season is coming next Thursday over here in Malaysia and I'm working on recruiting voluntary teachers for orphans so yeah I'm really busy and I can't promise when will the next chapter be up. I'll try my best and thanks for your patience!
