Avengers Elseworlds Chapter 21

Back at ARGUS Labs,

Not only is the lock cryptographic, but" Caitlin began

"It's metaphysical. The readings in this thing are nuts and yes that's what I'm using as a technical term" finished Curtis.

"May I speak with Felicity in private for just a minute?" asked Oliver.

"Sure thing Barry, Oliver, Boliver" said Cisco

"Start moving" ordered Caitlin.

"This must be strange for you"

"Oh what gave you that idea"

"I don't b it maybe it'll be easier for you to hear this coming from *sigh* Barry Allen"

"Hear what?"

"That we're gonna be okay. People change Felicity. It means we're growing. It means we're evolving. Except for one thing. One thing that will not change is how I feel about you. Love is too small a word. And no matter who you are or what you become no matter who I am or what I become. You'll always be... You'll always be the love of my life. People change. Then everyone"

"Oliver... I..." Felicity said only to simply kiss Oliver.

But as the moment was happening, a breach happened as Earth-90 Flash came right on through as everyone rushed over.

"Jay?" asked Oliver

"No"

"Oh my god... Dad?" asked Barry

"My name is Barry Allen. Hello John"

"Do I know you?" Diggle asked.

"You're not wearing your ring. Things must be different here"

"Barry? Where's... There ?" Oliver asked.

"My earth. Earth-90. I've traveled from there to warn you"

"Warn us about what?" Kara asked

"Mar Novu. The Monitor. I remember seeing him destroy your earth. I didn't know you escaped" said Strange

"The wizard is right He's been unleashing the Book of Destiny across the Multiverse to test different Earths"

"Test them for what?" asked Barry

"A crisis that he believes is coming. Novu thinks the Elseworlds created by the Book of Destiny approximates the collision of realities that we're facing"

"Then we stop him. Beat him and use the book to set things right" Carol suggested.

"Guys. We got a situation?" Cisco said

"Cisco?" Asked Oliver to focus

"That. It's him. From the vibe" Cisco said as it was none other than the man in question. Mar Novu. The Monitor.

The police were closing in as Oliver, Barry, Kara, Earth-90 Flash, Carol, Strange and T'Challa arrived to face him.

"Mar Novu!" Oliver shouted

"You're gonna stand down!" Barry adds

"You're gonna use that book to help us set reality right" said Oliver

"Well I certainly wouldn't placed it in Deegan's hands with that in mind too" said Novu

"ENOUGH! You will not do to this earth what you did to mine!" said Earth-90 Flash.

"I admire your persistence Barry" Added The Monitor

Earth-90 Flash then began to charge at The Monitor. But Mar Novu simply raised his finger sending him through a portal.

"He said you were testing us!" said Oliver

"and thus far I am unimpressed. A Crisis is imminent. Someone is coming. Someone far far more powerful than myself. I mean to prepare" said The Monitor.

"By giving a nutbar an all powerful reality rewriting book?" asked Barry.

"I am testing universes to find one. I hope strong enough to stand against him"

"You're causing chaos and you're blaming everyone else" said Oliver.

"In the hope of finding the champions to save the Multiverse entire. You are the first I placed under fire who have managed to retrieve the Book of Destiny"

The Monitor then moved his finger to take the book right from ARGUS Labs in front of the team as it appeared in his hands.

"For all the good it did you"

"As the Sorcerer Supreme and The Master of The Mystic Arts I took a bow to protect the world and the Multiverse. Whatever this Crisis holds, whoever is coming, well stop him" said Strange as he conjured Tao Mandalas.

"Ah yes. Stephen Strange. The Surgeon turned Earth's Mightiest Sorcerer. He who defeated Dormammu and banished him to the Dark Dimension. You may indeed by one of the Champions I seek. It is a shame Tony Stark has died. He would've been useful in this crisis" said Mar Novu

"You face some of Earth's Mightiest Heroes. You will not destroy this earth or any other!" said T'Challa

"Prince T'Challa. Son of King T'Chaka. Now King of Wakanda. How will your people respond to their leader fails them?"

"He won't fail. Because we all won't fail. The Avengers will stop you, this Crisis and whoever else threatens the Multiverse" said Carol.

"You seem to misunderstand my intentions Carol Danvers. I'm not trying to destroy the Multiverse, I'm simply testing to see who will rise to the challenge when the time comes"

"Alright I had enough, Kara?" Oliver said.

"Yeah I'd love to"

Kara then zooms in for an attack as The Monitor moves his finger opening a portal sending her right back with the others. She goes again ending up with the same result.

"You show potential. Let us see if it's anything more" said Novu

"What is he talking about Barry?" asked Oliver.

"Don't let him use his finger" Strange whispered

"Uh Doc? Who you talking too?" asked Barry

Then Strange's Cloak of Levitation flies over to wrap itself around Novu's arm

"Wait... Your cape can do that?" asked Kara

"Impressive. A simple Cloak capable of sentient thought. You're full of tricks wizard. Tricks that will only last so long" said Novu.

"We'll see who lasts longer! AVENGERS ASSEMBLE!" said Carol as she fired a photon blast.

Strange then conjured sling ring portals as T'Challa goes through them getting in hits. T'Challa then powers up for a Kinetic Vibranium ground pound as it stumbles The Monitor. However The Monitor hits with a backhand sending T'Challa flying.

Oliver then threw a lightning bolt through one of the portals as did Kara using her heat vision and Barry using explosive arrows.

All that had no effect on the cosmic being.

Strange then uses his hands to conjure a storm of magical energy blasts at him as everyone else charges in.

Strange then conjures up a sword as he too charges into battle.

T'Challa and Barry teamed up throwing punches and landing kicks as The Monitor slams the ground sending them away. Oliver zooms around with rapid punches until he's grabbed by thr throat and tossed to the side. Strange slices and strikes with his sword as The Monitor smashes through breaking the sword and push kicks Strange away as he quickly conjured a shield Mandala to block the attack. Then The Monitor finally breaks free as the Cloak flies back to Strange.

Kara and Carol then flew in with a double punch attack as the two went back and forth with heavy blows and strikes. Carol powers up and glows with energy for extra power as she flies in with a kick but before it could land. The Monitor grabs her foot and swings her at Kara. The the ladies double teamed with a combined attack of heat vision and photon blast at The Monitor. He simply blocks the blast moving closer on the two. As he does, Novu he grabs them only for T'Challa to jump on his back via sling ring portal.

"Strange! I got an idea. Go for his legs" said Oliver.

"Barry! Fire more explosive arrows"

"Carol and Kara hold him down"

"T'Challa, hang on!"

Kara and Carol then used their strength to pull on Novu's arm planting their feet on the ground as Barry aims a cluster of explosive arrows.

Strange then conjures more Crimson Bands of Cyttorak at Novu's legs.

"STRANGE NOW!" Oliver said as he throws a lightning bolt as Barry fired.

The projectiles were somehow enough force to cause The Monitor to fall backwards as Strange pulled his legs from underneath him.

"Everyone get clear! I'll finish this"

Strange then levitated up about and began his self duplicate spell as hundreds of himself split from his body as they all surround Novu. The Cosmic man rises to his feet as the duplicate Stranges, all restrain him head to toe.

"Surrender Mar Novu. You are beaten" Strange demands

"Perhaps I underestimated you all. Such drive and will to win and protect your worlds. Maybe you are indeed the champions I seek" said Novu.