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"And using long division, divide the equation by X-3 to find the equation and answer to problem 58." The teacher droned on mindlessly.

Not caring to see that the majority of the students had either fallen asleep, we're busy on their "cellphone" (Clever wording considering how it captured people's attention and blocked them away from reality), or just chatting to themselves completely ignoring the professor. Not that I blame them, this entire class- no this entire school concept was wasted on me, I shouldn't have to be here to be normal.

Pushing my glasses, I was reminded of the disguise I was wearing as of a few days ago. I looked normal enough but apparently humans don't have my abnormal eye color so Reed gave me a darkened shade of glasses to wear over them. He even wrote they were a prescription peer to the school I was now residing in to study what humans needed to know.

But it's not like I need to study this, I already know it, but I'll try blending in and pretend to give the older man my attention. Although I'm pretty sure it's elsewhere at the moment with all that happened last week, back when I had a check-up with Dr. Strange... My apparent biological father.

How did I miss that, probably because I couldn't imagine the Sorcerer Supreme could be my biological father, much less want to watch over me. Signing to myself, I began to zone out staring blankly ahead as I felt my soul resonate in response to the Soul Stone's activity.

It began to feel conflicted, the voices of the fallen souls inside becoming restless with the amount of stress I was being placed under. They were like this the first week on earth when I was adapting to things and trying to regain control of myself, so I tried to pay them no mind stating everything was going to be ok soon.

I was sure of it, but like them there was no certainity of what was occur next. Things weren't the same as the temple, I didn't have every part of my life planned out and know what to expect the next day.

My normal routine that I had once gotten use to has altered again all in one week, I'm lacking control of my life again. And that is very very dangerous for someone who carries around a stone capable of depleting all life in the universe while at the same time creating a new one.

But I'd be lying if I said that in a way it didn't excite me what to expect next, to walk forward into the unknown no idea what the future holds. Maybe if I had been created with the time stone instead I wouldn't have to deal with that factor, so many infinite possibilities but eventually in time I would get bored of it.

What's the point of having power if you can't really use it?

I can create life but what purpose does that serve me? Everything I create will eventually die so there's no point getting attached, I'd have to live with the pain of their deaths the rest of my life.

Immortality? Don't see what purpose that serves me, eventually I'll become an empty shell of myself with enough time.

Powers and endless abilites? Entertaining but no real use for them other than to defend myself, still it doesn't hurt to explore them and practice I can't be to picky.

Becoming a God? That's a funny thought I came across reading about characters with God complex, apparently Thor is one and he seems like such a lively guy. However Gods look for acknowledgement, and I don't want people to know I'm the Protector of the Soul Stone much less acknowledge it.

I can imagine I'll find myself in a lot of crazy people's radars and on the top of some intergalactic bounty list. Then again there are people who don't even believe the stones exist, heck even most humans even after all the hardships they experienced with the Age of the Avengers continue to believe they are the only intelligent life out there. Now that's truly hilarious.

However I was pulled out of my thoughts when the evening bell finally rang, signalling the end of the school day. The students seemed automatically migrate out of the classroom as the teacher reminded us of our assignments, but I slowly just blended into the crowd of students that exited the building.

Reaching the outside world again, I welcomed the warmth of the sunlight as I made my way down the public schools stair entrance. Looking around I saw how they all formed clustered, their own clicks, how normal they seemed talking about their own personal issues and lives.

Someone's parents are out of town so their throwing a party, this persons failing and their parents are getting on their nerve about it, a new movie just came out and plans to watch it with friends, what they got on that test in chemistry, how cheering try-outs when, on and on about these so-called impactful things in their lives.

It both amazes me and annoys me how human take such small things for granted, meanwhile I'm more worried about whether I can maintain control of the infinity stone inside me. But that's not something to bring up in a conversion...

However my thoughts were once again interrupted as someone blocked my path right as I was about to exit school grounds. Judging by the tall firm and varsity jacket I made an educated guess he was a jock, and confirmed it when the all familiar face of the football player who has been nothing but a bother to me these last few days was the one blocking my path.

"Hey there Alma, sorry didn't see you there-" He joked bending down slightly to get on my level as I saw a group of his friends snickering nearby.

"-I figured since your new here in all that you might want to join us and come to Stacy's killing party tonight we us. It's Friday after all so it's not like there's any school work to worry about-" He seemed to discreetly point out, an excuse I would always use to get away from this situation.

"-So what do you say, want to hang out with the cool kids tonight?" He asked rathered egotistically as I wondered if a normal teenage girl would say yes.

"But don't forget your no ordinary teenage girl," the voices seemed to respond in chorus as I signed in agreement.

"I'll pass, I've got some things to attend to that require some immediate attention. Have fun on your own Conner." I waved off walking past him, slightly drawing him back.

"Wait a second!" He shouted at me pulling on my upper arm, bringing out a surprising groan of annoyance.

"What is it now?" I ask pushing my glasses up slightly to rubbed my eyes in discontent.

"What do you mean other things?" He asked annoyed at being blown off.

Almost as if some universal god had heard his question, the sound of a familiar and equally annoying motorcycle began to make its way in our direction. Turning my head knowingly, I saw Johnny slow down to a stop right in front of the school entrance taking his helmet off before brushing his hair back and placing the motorcycle in park.

Although I don't particularly like him I've got to admit that he has a nice head of hair, not that I'd ever openly admit that.

"Get on nerd, we've got to do science!" He shouted at me before taking notice of my predicament.

"Is there a problem here Alma?" He says narrowing his eyes on Conners hand before he quickly back away, putting his hand up in surrender before running off.

"No way Mr. Human Torch I was just uh-"

"Why are you here?" I quickly interrupted correctly the sleeve of my sweater, bringing his attention to me.

"I believe I already told you my reasoning, what can't I come to pick you up from the kindness of my heart-" He started before noticing my knowing gaze.

"-alright Susan wanted me to pick you up since I wasn't up to anything in particular." He said partially telling the truth, but I could also see he was lying.

"You're not telling the entire truth-"

"You said you wouldn't read me!" He said slightly embarrassed before I lightly chuckled.

"I didn't but you guys never said anything about reading your body and profiling you, but seriously I think I can manage to walk all the way to the Baxter building on my own." I remarked as he seemed pretty determined to not let me do that.

"Now look here shorty, we can do this the easy way and arrive there in no time or I can basically ride along side you the entire time pissing off the people on the road and creating even more traffic then this city needs. Your choice?" He says holding out his helmet to me as I signed at his stubbornness.

"Fine, but call ahead next time. I do have a cellphone now, I do need to practice how to use it." I said accepting the helmet before boarding the motorcycle, feeling him shift the balance and take off the kick stand.

"Besides shouldn't you be using the helmet, you only have so few brain cells left to protect." I remarked as he laughed starting the engine up.

"Alright Smarty Pants, no need to get your panties in a twist, worst case scenario just revive me. Now hang on shorty, I like to do a whole lot of accelerating." He remarked back roaring his engine, taking off.

"By the way do we need to stop off at your place and check in with the great Houdini or-"

"No he's not there right now, I'll just leave him a voicemail but he'll probably already know where I am anyway." I shouted over the wind as he zoomed passed cars.

"So what exactly is Reed doing today, I thought he finished up with his latest project?" I asked as he chuckled barely passing a yellow light.

"If there's one thing you'll learn about Reed is that there's always a new project, now hang tight I'm going to try and do some parkour." He grinned going faster as I felt a slight panic at his actions.

"Johnny..."

"Relax I do this all the time, we should be fine." He says waving off my concern as I physically flinched at should.

"Should?! Johnny!"


"Hey guys welcome back- What happened?!" Susan shouted noticing the look of terror on my face as Johnny just looked content with himself.

"Nothing, everything's fine she just overreacted to my new tricks is all. She'll be fine." He assured them as I walked past them straight to the bathroom to recollect myself.

"Tricks? Johnny tell me you didn't... This is the second time she's riding on a motorcycle, she didn't even know what a motorcycle was up until a month ago." Ben remarked facepalming before I finally came out having splashed some water on my face, calming down a bit.

"Hey guys, sorry about that I've just had enough adrenaline for the next week. What's this new project Reed is working on?" I asked wanting to get past the trama I just faced, greeting the other two Fantastic Four members.

"Not really sure but Reed was really excited about it." Ben elaborated as Johnny let out a snort in amusement.

"So nothing new there." Johnny remarked earning a stern look from his sister as I followed them to the lab.

"Last time I checked he was working with Mr. Stark on making an aircraft capable of withstanding the empty reaches of space. What other project that- Oh my!" I said suddenly taken back by a giant hologram of the helicarrier projected throughout the lab.

All kind of notes, sketches, mechanical parts layout or overlapping each other as Reed took notice of our presence. All the while I took notice of Mr. Stark and Nick Fury presences, every since word got out that I was the Sorcerer Supreme's daughter, courtesy of my father, I tended to be taken under more consideration as a possible ally/threat to them.

You might think I'm overreacting but I never made any agreement saying I wouldn't read them. And as vulnerable as they may seem physically with an abnormal heart and a missing eye, they were quite intellectual having other methods dealing with threats that over power them whether with brute mechanical force or strategic methods of using manipulation and force.

It also didn't escape my mind that the organization of S.W.O.R.D. was a branch of S.H.E.I.L.D., and if this Nick Fury was the director I don't want to raise any flags that would get me in trouble with this planets security and police force.

"Good afternoon Alma, how was school? Learn anything new?" Reed asked curiously, he was always checking to see if I made any progress in school.

He had become well aware of how much I detested going to school, although he first thought it was because I didn't want to learn. However that understanding was quickly cleared when he saw how quickly I was able to read, understand, and complete my assignments.

"Is the key to living a normal life on this planet to put on a pretend mask, complain about grades, being athletic, and talking about guys butts? Because that's all that seems to matter in high school, but hey that's just me." I complained as the Reed seemed to get a laugh at this returning his attention to one of the many modules posted around the room.

"So I'm going to make an educated guess here and say your next big project is making the helicarrier capable of traveling through the vast emptiness of space? Reed I'm not sure how to tell you this but you've finally done it, you've become delusional." I said touching some of the specs around me to see how they planned to accomplish this.

"Well aren't you just a bucket of sunshine, last time I checked your the daughter of a man capable of using magic and making things appear from thin air." Mr. Stark remarked as I chuckled in response looking over the insane amount of calculations written in their notes.

"That's true but we don't have to explain how to construct an aircraft football fields in length that has to not only withstand the emptiness of space but also has to be maneuverable, hold thousands of crew members, be a proper living/inhabitable environment for people, establish communication networks-there's just too many factors to consider and not to mention testing and your budget cuts..." I ran off from the top of my head not seeing most of what I listed before feeling Johnny pat my head.

"Wow calm down there kiddo they're just getting started, you can't expect them to have everything planned out day one do you? Sheesh that jock really must have done a number on... Wait he didn't try anything right, because this is America so women are free to defend themselves even if it means flipping the guy." He added as I shook my head no, as if I'd let it get that far.

I did that the first day of school to some unsuspecting jock who was attempting to pick on me placed his hand on my shoulder. However in my defense I was conditioned to attack whenever someone where to place their hand on me without permission, but the school principal stated he let me off the hook with a warning and I was never to do so again.

"Not really but his intentions are obvious, new girl who's practically an outcast becomes victim of jocks. The party he was inviting me to was a cheer friend of his, no adult supervision, alcohol, giant house party full of jocks and the most stuck up people in school, I've been well informed of what exactly happens at those parties. Strange doesn't approve anyways, and unlike most parents he can actually keep tabs on me." I explained pulling out the amulet he gave me.

It was much like the Eye of Agamotto in design by he only uses it to check in on me, or better get on my location and communicate with me telepathically.

"You do everything Dr. Strange tells you to do?" Stark asked skeptically before I shrugged my shoulders in response.

"He has yet to ask me to do anything that I disagree with or against, besides if I was to actually go to this party or any party like it where I was going to be the victim of humiliation I would probably pull some cruel pranks of my own. But according to Strange that's pretty normal for terrain girls my age, so he doesn't care to reprimand me for it." I explained tucking the amulet back into place.

"Well I won't stand in your way, just make sure to consider everything and take a break once in a while ok Reed? I'll leave you guys to your work, I'm going to get started on finishing up on my bloody physics and precalculus assignments." I summarized leaving the room with Susan.


"I should head out as well, you know tell the team about this and discuss some of the finer details with Bruce." Stark remarked shaking hands with Reed before his armor overcame him.

"Make sure to tell Alma to drop by my building, I'd love to run some ideas off of her and see if she can answer some of my questions about magic that Dr. Strange doesn't seem to take the time to answer." He said before taking off from the just opened window.

"Dr. Richards please send this specs to me as soon as you can, I'll leave you to your work." Nick Fury announced taking the elevator instead as the doors closed behind him.

All the while the rest of the men in the room exchanged looks as Ben gave Reed a look of concern.

"So is this you're next big project Reed, you sure this is a good idea, maybe there's a reason the Earth is closed off from the rest of the intergalactic network and systems." He began as Reed went back to fine tuning his notes into a readable font.

"Maybe Alma's right, a craft that size roaming through space is a moving target. Besides what do you think S.H.E.I.L.D. hopes to do in space, spread an olive branch of peace?" Johnny questioned sarcastically as Reed continued to work silently.

"Fine do what you want, but we will be discussing this soon later." Johnny remarked leaving him be as Ben went to follow him but stopped and turned to him for a moment.

"Just make sure your doing what think is right Reed, this is a great idea but don't push yourself to far ok?" He asked before walking out of the lab, door closed behind him.

Signing to himself, Reed laid back onto his rolling chair trying to rub out a oncoming migraine. Maybe their right, there are a lot of draw backs and factors to consider before even starting on the actual outline, prototype, then modifying and testing all the parts before even launching it...

However the feeling someone massaging his neck brought him out of my funk as he looked at to see Susan's face.

"You're beginning to worry us Reed, you're really beginning to worry me too. After all you just finished designing the Fantastic Four ship to enable us to go into space, don't you think this is taking a toll on you." She said sadly before he gripped her hand in comfort.

"How about I just take the rest of the day off and sleep on it, just spend the rest of the evening to ourselves." Reed said before getting up, locking hands with her as she seemed to lighten up.

Exiting the lab they seemed to momentarily have a breather walking to the lounge, only to spot Johnny having a melt down while Alma wrote away in her notebook.

"How is this math anymore I just see a bunch of letters and formulas, where the heck are all the numbers?! This makes no sense at all, what are they teaching you in school-" On and on the poor guy seemed flabbergasted at the assignments Alma continued to work on.

Meanwhile Ben watched the game on the flat screen TV, but oddly enough it began to feel normal and almost a comforting site.

"Need any help?" Reed asked looking at the quantum physics problems as Alma seemed to think to herself before nodding.

Susan took the oppurtunity to take Johnny out for some much needed fresh air, calming her brother down before he decided to go for a drive to cool off.

Shaking her head at her brothers childish actions, she walked back into the room only to find herself smiling at the site of Reed and Alma debating on the concepts of time and space. As they got into a heated and detailed conversion about the big bang theory, she decided to let the two be before deciding to call Dr. Strange and see if he would allow her to stay for dinner as it appeared the two were just warming up...


Strange's POV

"That's fine Susan, I probably won't be back until midnight something has come up... Nothing to be concerned about yet, just make sure to have her home before then. She's safer there... That's not what I meant, there are things out there that go beyond the physical realm that even you can't protect her from. My house safe guards for things of that nature... Thank you for understanding, I have to go now please take care of her for me. Have a goodnight..." I replied lastly before hanging up, looking at the site before me.

The Temple of the Ancients, now a site of a massacre and permanent resting place of the priests and priestesses whose blood now permanently marks the floors and walls of this place. How saddening that such an ancient people have now gone extinct, but I didn't come here to mourn their deaths...

Chanting a spell of recollection, a white mist began to form before playing the past events that occurred here. Quickly the violent scenes that occurred over a month ago flashed before me, but my focus fell on my daughter being dragged into the temple.

Walking down the hallways I did my best to avoid stepping on the decaying bodies, letting out silent prayers for them as I continued forward to follow them. That was until I was lead to a dead end which had a secret passage hidden through the wall, although in the present it was blown open.

However not before seeing Cosmo's tearful departure, along with finally seeing this Father Sulivan she mentioned. And then the perpetrator who committed this finally appeared, announcing he was looking for what I could conclude was the infinity stone. And his name...

"Yondu, Captain of the Scanvengers." I said outloud before the white mist disappeared, leaving the decaying body of who could only be Father Sulivan.

Kneeling down I signed not caring for the steel of decay, I've already grown accustom to it.

"I know it's far too late now, but I would like to give you my thanks for watching over her. Although from what I hear from Cosmo you weren't very fond of me, that's ok I guess you of all people can stay that given that my responsibility fell to you all these years. But she's in great hands, I'll protect her and make sure your sacrifices weren't in vain." I promised him before closing the lids of his eyes, momentarily bowing my head in respect before getting up and standing straight.

Lettting out an exhausted breath, I decided to head home and retire for night having found what I was looking for. But I was surprised to see Cosmo was already home, in fact she nearly dropped her glass of water surprise before quickly it.

"Cosmo you're home early, I thought you were having dinner with Reed and Susan." She gave me a weird look.

"Uh yeah I did... I came back two hours ago, you do realize its 11:00 at night right?" She asked amused as she drank from the glass.

Checking the time on the wall I realized it myself, scolding myself for not realizing the time. Forgot time moves slower there, I shouldn't I've timed myself properly...

"Everything alright, you kinda smell like... Well death." She bluntly pointed out, noticing me not responding.

"It's nothing, just needed to check and confirm something. I'll go take a quick shower and retire for the night, goodnight Cosmo." Kissing her on the forehead before departing to my room.

"Hey Strange!" She called out making me stop to momentarily look over at her.

"Why do you call me Cosmo when everyone else calls me Alma? That is my earth cover name after all." She added conflicted at hearing that name again.

"I don't mean to confuse you, I just thought it would nice to have at least someone who remembers and knows who you are. The responsibilities and burdens you carry, I want you to know that I'm here to help you in anyway I can and if you ever need anything you just need to ask. I can't replace those people Cosmo, especially Father Sulivan-" I lectured her, seeing her slightly taken back by my response.

"But I promise you I'll do whatever I can to ensure that their sacrifices weren't in vain, and teach you to live instead of just surviving in fear." I finished seeing if I managed to get my point across.

Not hearing a response I continued to head into my room-

"Thank you for everything you're doing, I'll try my best to learn from you and everyone. So just bare with me... Goodnight Strange." I heard say before turning back to see she had disappeared from my view.

Closing the door behind me I marked out yet another day from my calendar, making a mental note to find information about this client who knew of the Soul Stone's location and about the infinitity Stones themselves.


Unknown POV

"Can't you do anything right, I swear what is the point of giving you the hint if you can't even do a simple job like this. Let alone wait to tell me a month later after your failure, it's one thing to say it takes time so why did you fail and make me waste my time waiting?" I asked annoyed as I walked back and forth through the room.

"I-I'm sorry your highness, the Scanvengers said they could it! I can try again-"

"No no, I'm afraid I have no more use for your services. And seeing as you know too much about the Stone-" I grinned pointing my staff at him, glowing a bright green as the creature shivered in fear and panic.

"Please Your highness-" However the shrieks of the creature were cut short as the blast from my staff brightened the room, leaving a trail of smoke behind.

"Looks like I'll have to get my hands dirty instead, according to the energy signature of the escape pod it should have crash landed on-" Quickly checking only to be displeased by where it ended up.

"Earth- New York specifically of course, perhaps I could pay Spiderman and my dear brother a visit while I'm at it." I said sarcastically letting out an annoyed sign.

"It just goes to show if I want something done right I-" I remarked summoning my proper attire.

"-the Prince of Lies must do it myself."


Authors Note: I know it's been far to long, but with Quarter exams coming up I have to prioritize. However after the entire hurricane Matthew situation, I had a few days to type up a chapter while at a friends house in Atlanta.

I know Nova wasn't in this chapter but I wanted to set the situation before doing anything else and tie up some loose ends so I can get people thinking and put my plan in motion.

I'll try to update soon, but I'll likely focus on closing on of my other older story and write some others to get my creative writer juices flowing. I kid you not.