BirdRacket: Good question. I have no idea where the FF are doing this story as well.
Jurassik-master: In all honesty I don't have any plans for Thane but his character will go differently from the comics. Jade in this story never joined Purgatori. She'll never forgive her for what she did to her and wants make suffer. The only reason, Chastity is with her is because they their differences aside. No it's not a Lady Death villain, it's a Vampirella villain. Purgatori won't stop attacking Peter because she's jealous of him having so many women around him.
King: Thanos would definitely kill his own son. To be more specific, Thanos would kill all of his children just because he can.
I would like to apologize to everyone for the delay. I t didn't start this chapter until Friday because I just got my new laptop but I also admit to procrastinating just to break in this new laptop. I apologize for that and promise to do better in the future.
Disclaimer: Spider-Man is owned by Marvel, Red Sonja and Vampirella are owned by Dynamite Entertainment, and Lady Death is owned by Coffin Comics. Other Marvel, DC, and Dynamite Entertainment characters will appear.
Chapter 42: Infinity Part 2
Inside of the Peak (S.W.O.R.D headquarters), the Avengers gathered in front of Carol, Tony, and Cap. Everyone was present: Spider-Woman, Falcon, Thor, Hawkeye, Black Widow, Bruce Banner, Hyperion, Smasher, Shang Chi, Manifold, Cannonball, Sunspot, Nightmask, and Star Brand with Ex Nihilo and Abyss as guests.
Nightmask was the human that was created on Mars thanks to Ex Nihilo and Abyss. The Avengers decided to give him the name Adam Blackveil. Star Brand (real name Kevin Connor) was a new hero who's powers allow him to take on anyone at a given moment. He used this power to fight the Hulk... and win.
Everyone was gathered because the Builders, the robots that created Ex Nihilo and Abyss are going to planets to subjugate them and destroy them. Cap and Abigail Brand from S.W.O.R.D found out that the Builders are making their way straight towards Earth to destroy it.
Carol was the first to speak. "All right everyone, listen up", Carol said. "We intercepted a distress signal from the destroyed Kree Moon. S.W.O.R.D has been getting increasing military chatter from... well almost all of the major empires, confederations, and remote areas governed by regional warlords. Basically the entire Galactic Council. Because we have a member of the Shi'ar Imperial Guard among our number, we also have hard confirmation that those council worlds are mobilizing. Smasher?"
All eyes turned to Smasher as she started talking. "It's true. Gladiator has issued a priority alert and all superguadians, including myself, have been recalled", Smasher said.
"Understand people, this is real. The Builders are headed our way and causing Empires to scramble", Cap said as he turned to Ex Nihilo and Abyss. "What chance would we have if they make it to Earth?"
"The answer is none", Abyss answered. "If that fleet reaches this system, the next step for human evolution is extinction".
"Kinda what we were thinking", Tony said.
"We have no choice. We take the fight to them. Stand with the other worlds", Cap said to everyone.
"Wait the Star Brand is a planetary defense system meant to protect Earth. Should I even be going with you?" Kevin asked a bit scared.
"I get it it's a bit scary but trust me when I say that everyone in this room represents the best chance we have of stopping this threat. I wish I could go with you", Tony said.
"Iron Man's job is staying behind to enact some contingency plans and marshal the world's defenses in case we are unsuccessful", Cap said. "Our job is to make his unnecessary. We leave in one hour".
-Some time later-
Everyone was ready and left for the Galactic Council where they joined forces with the Shi'ar, Kree, and Skrull Empires to find a way to win. Their plan was to lure the Builders into an area where Galactic Council would ambush them with the full might of their military forces. The plan was going great... until the Builders revealed that they had another fleet of ships ready to ambush the heroes and the Galactic Council.
Several Avengers were kidnapped and taken prisoner while Cap and a select few left to regroup with what remains of the Galactic Empire. While that was going on the Builders sent drones to various worlds and forcing them to acquiesce to them. One of those worlds that surrendered to them were the Kree causing former enemy now current ally Ronan the Accuser to question how he can help his people.
Currently Cap was with the leaders of the various empires and heard them all argue among themselves as they consider the option of surrendering.
Standing in from of Cap was Gladiator, the Majestor of the Shi'ar. "We do not know why we keep losing to them and we cannot survive another strategic error", Gladiator spoke.
"The problem is you're not used to anything but strategizing from a position of strength Gladiator", Cap said as he got the attention of the others. "You're looking at the chessboard the wrong way".
"So you have a plan human?" Gladiator asked.
"I do but there's one thing I'm going to need to make it work", Cap said.
"And that is?" Gladiator asked.
"The good Captain will require some bait", said Thor as he stood with Cap.
-One Day Later-
A few forces attacked a few Builder ships just to get their attention causing the multiple Builder ships to attack them. "These children crave instruction so let's teach them their final lesson", a Builder said.
This was all the heroes needed as a bulk of the Builder fleet to attack. "It seems the Builders have taken the bait, Captain", Gladiator said to Steve.
"Go", Cap said on his comm. As part of the plan, a few Avengers attacked and took over a World Killer weapon that the Builders had and began firing on Builder ships. It seems that the tide was turning in favor of the heroes. To keep the tide in their favor, the heroes began freeing various allies including the Hulk and Star Brand who began to help in defeating the Builders.
Black Widow approached Star Brand spoke to him. "It's time Kevin", Widow said. "I think you can do a hell of a lot more than that. Can't you?" Manifold began to warp most of the Avengers away from the ship they were on while Kevin stayed behind.
"Yes, I can", Kevin said as he used the power of the Star Brand to destroy a huge chunk of the Builder's forces. A large Star Brand symbol shone brightly giving the heroes a much needed victory that day.
"Victory is ours Captain, thanks to you", Gladiator said to Steve.
"True but we still need to free Hala", Cap said to him. "I have another on how to free Hala".
"How so?" Gladiator asked.
"Simple, we're going to surrender", Cap said with a smile.
Hala
A shuttle landed on the Planet of Hala with Thor walking down the ramp and stopping beside Ronan. Ronan placed a hand on Thor's shoulder and spoke. "Unarmed my friend", Ronan said referring to Thor's hammer Mjolnir. "The Builders have seen you in action. They recognize formidable when it appears before them".
Thor looked at his hammer and whispered. "Hear me father. Am I worthy? If so, may I find favor this day", Thor began. "See my heart and not just my hand". With that Thor threw Mjolnir into the sky. Mjolnir managed to pass through all the space ships and not hit one of them before continuing into deep space. He turned towards the Builder and held his hands up. "As requested, unarmed. Shall we haggle like weak men?"
"You think there is a bargain to be had here? There is no bargain", The Builder said. "Was I misinformed about your surrendering to spare your worlds?"
"Your understanding was not wrong. I am here to officially end all hostilities by yielding. All I ask is for assurance", Thor said as he held his hands up.
"It is wise to ask, less so to demand. As for your assurance, come closer", The Builder said and Thor stepped closer. "Here are your assurance". The Builder slapped Thor in the face hard. "You will submit or perish. You will kneel or your fellow warriors will lose everything they hold dear".
-Shi'ar Ship-
Cap, Carol, and Gladiator watched this happen via cameras they to the planet. They kept their cool watching these events play out. Cap watched all of this and in the back of his mind one thing was repeated. "This has to work".
-with Thor-
Just as the Builder demanded, Thor kneeled before him. "Does this not suit you better? Is this not your natural state?" The Builder taunted. "You have saved so very many by yielding here today. Everyone of them... except Earth. There is no saving that world.
The Kree watched all of this play out in front of them with most afraid for there lives and other growling that they can't fighting back.
"We will reduce it to atoms, burnt to nothing with the power of a thousand suns", The Builder continued. "And do you know why? It's because humanity is a plague not just to this galaxy or even this universe. It's a sickness that exists in every universe that has been or ever will be. A wound that must be cauterized".
-Shi'ar Ship-
A Shi'ar soldier looked on his screen and spoke. "Majestor! We have incoming!"
"What is it?" Gladiator asked.
At that moment Captain America smiled and spoke. "A reckoning". That reckoning was Mjolnir as it flew out into space, orbited a sun, and flew back to Hala passing beside the Shi'ar ship.
-with Thor-
"Your victory here is hallow. Mankind should know they are done", The builder said as it continued to taunt Thor.
"And what if I am not just a man?" Thor asked the Builder.
The Builder heard a thundering sound behind him. Thor got up just as Mjolnir came back and flew straight through the Builder's torso!
"You... don't understand... this means... everything... dies", The Builder said as it was dying.
"You first" Thor said as he killed the Builder with his hammer. The people of Hala were shocked and surprised by this before cheering with applause. "Above this world are free men and women fighting for their people throughout this galaxy. Those who would die before yielding their liberty to yoke". Thor turned to Ronan. "Are you a free man Ronan?"
"Yes", Ronan answered.
"And are there other free men and women here as well? Those who would stand and be counted? Those who would fight until they fall or are victorious?" Thor asked.
"There are", Ronan said as he gripped his hammer.
"Then call to them. There is a battle waiting for the righteous", Thor said with a confident smile.
"ACCUSERS! ARE YOU WITH ME!" Ronan shouted out as he and Thor rose their hammers. A chorus of yells could be hear as various men and women raised their hammers to fight with them
-Shi'ar Ship-
"If accusers can be broken, then they can can be killed", Cap said with a smile that was mimicked by Carol as she watched as well.
"A Builder has fallen and Hala is free once again. You have succeeded Avenger... again. What follows after this?" Gladiator asked.
"Now, we win", Cap replied as they now have a force that will help take back the galaxy.
Back on Earth
Peter and Pantha were currently fighting aliens with the Luke Cage. They began fighting as soon as Proxima crash landed into the streets and brought a squad of aliens with her. Luckily though, they were given help from Spectrum and Spider Hero (identity unknown).
"Not how I thought things would go honestly but whatever", Peter said as he was webbing up and knocking down aliens.
"Are you really surprised by any of this?" Pantha asked as she slashed more aliens with her claws. She and Peter began knocking down more aliens before kicking one alien away.
"Not really and to be honest this is to be expected with our world", Peter said to Pantha.
"Flirt later you two, we've got aliens to stop!" Spectrum said as she began zooming around and knocking out aliens left and right.
Proxima saw her and smiled an evil smile. "Her. The light pretending to be human, their natural leader", Proxima said before she threw her spear. "Remove her and the rest will fall". The spear flew as it got closer to Spectrum.
"What the hell is-" Spectrum stopped after she was hit from the back by Proxima's spear. "EEEEAAAAAH!" Monica yelled as she began falling from the skies.
"Monica!" Luke Cage yelled out before Proxima ran over to attack him.
"She's dead and you all will join her", Proxima said as she began attacking Luke. Peter managed to knock out a few aliens when he and Pantha saw Monica falling.
"Save Monica, I'll handle Blue Lady over there", Peter said to Pantha. Pantha nodded before she ran over and caught Monica who was writhing in pain. Peter ran over and jumped to kick Proxima back. She retaliated by punching him back in the face.
"You will die in your friend's place bug", Proxima said as she tried to punch him again only for Peter to counter and kick her in the face. The two continued on exchanging blows with Proxima having the upperhand until Peter took her spear and began hitting her with it as hard as he could. She took her spear back and tried to stab Peter when he punched her in the gut and sent her skidding backwards. "Gahhh! It seems the bug is a lot stronger than I originally assumed".
"Everyone has their assumptions about me when they first meet me until we begin fighting", Peter said as he got back up ready to fight.
"And what makes you believe that you will win against me without your Avengers here on Earth?" Proxima said as she held up her spear.
"No Avengers? You must be blind. Look around you Blue Lady", Peter said just as Proxima was hit by a brick to her face. The thrower was an elderly woman who was joined by several other people. "This is an Avengers World and we are all Avengers!"
"Avengers Assemble". "Avengers Assemble". "Avengers Assemble".
Proxima looked to see various people shout those two words and it infuriated her. "Silence, all of you I will have-" Proxima was cut off when her arm was grabbed by Luke.
"Avengers Assemble", Luke said before he punched Proxima in the face. Peter joined Luke and the two of them began fist fighting with Proxima. "You sure you can keep up Webs?"
"Holding back, no. Going all out, hell yeah", Peter said as he and Luke worked together to beat Proxima back. Proxima gets back up bleeding profusely.
"You fools this world is already doomed you're just denying the inevitable! You all will-" Proxima is interrupted when Thanos contacts her.
"I'm very disappointed Proxima", Thanos says to Proxima. "You promised me a dead city but I find defiance instead. Your time for fun is over. You have a tithe to collect".
Proxima was disappointed and she complied. "I understand Lord Thanos", Proxima said as she began to be beamed upwards. "Your friend will suffer a very painful death in minutes. That's a victory that I will savor humans". With that Proxima left.
"I'll go check on Spectrum", Peter said as he jumped over to Pantha and Spectrum.
"She's in a really bad state. Giving her some of my blood isn't helping her", Pantha said with a concerned look.
"That's not all. It seems that Proxima's spear corrupted her light form. If we don't start the corruption, she'll die", Peter said Pantha. Soon enough, his Spider Sense went off. "And to make things worse, something is coming just to complicate matters". To everyone's shock, a portal opened up and a giant creature appeared.
"I am Shuma Gorath and this world is mine!" the giant creature said. Needless to say, things just went from bad to worst. Hopefully the heroes can find a way out of this.
Next time Peter and friends face Thanos and his forces to take back Earth. Plus Peter faces Thanos with Sonja, Vampi, and the Avengers.
New story Info: War of Harem Kings is a different story following Peter Parker and others as they fight for the title of Harem King. It is not related other Harem King story. I will not be giving out any info on who will be "King candidates" and their "Queens/Heroines" yet. You'll have to find out later on.
Also to everyone reading this, I deleted my VSS Minis story. I do have every intention of re-uploading it but I will be typing a few more/new chapters as well.
