Marvelous Angel

Chapter: Fifty Seven

Part Two: To Infinity and Beyond


Earth: Sorcerer Sanctum, New York City

Dr. Stephan Strange has gotten used to be the sorcerer supreme of Earth despite losing his ability as a surgeon due to a car accident. He learned everything he needed to know from the ancient one. Who decided to retire afterwards, which he has no idea of where she went to. This place is now his and Wong is guiding him into things.

He even met Alita the battle angel after he became sorcerer supreme of Earth. She currently has a place in Hong Kong sanctum. Strange spent several hours looking for food or let alone a refrigerator full of food. Wong had informed him that he can use magic to create food, but it's not as good as the real thing.

He didn't have enough money, only for a cup of coffee and Wong has twenty bucks on him. They are about to leave the place, but are figuring out where they want to go to eat. Suddenly a crash is head behind him as something comes in for a landing right in front of the stairs. A hatch opens and came out is two creatures, one is a tree and the other is a raccoon.

"I told you to get to the right coordinates." Growled Rocket

"I am Groot," said Groot.

"We'll pay attention next time and stop playing that stupid game." said Rocket.

"I am Groot." Said Groot

"Pardon me," said Strange "Who are you people"?

"We're the guardians of the freaking galaxy," said Rocket "Are you an Avenger."

"No," shook the head of Strange "I'm the sorcerer supreme of Earth."

"Can you get us to Tony Stark and the Avengers," said Rocket

"I am Groot." Said Groot.

"I'm getting to that tree brain." Muttered Rocket

"Yeah, Thanos is coming and he's after the infinity stones." said Rocket

Dr. Strange and Wong glance at one another which then Wong goes into explain what the stones are, their purpose and what they can do. Including the time stone Strange has on him. Rocket and Groot heard this type of story before from the Collector.

"I heard Tony Stark and his wife are at the park today." Said Wong "They are close by."

"Very well," nodded Strange "I will bring them here."


Know where

The Milano just came out of hyperspace carrying on board Star Lord, Gamora, Drax, and Mantis. The space craft itself is approaching the severed head of a cosmic being. All is quiet, too quiet. The ship itself landed on a space port pad and then the ramp lowered which all for of them walked out.

Scanners had indicated activity up ahead where the Collector dwells at with his collection of junk and rare stuff. Once they head inside the Collector's place two voices echoed in the background, one of them is the Collector and the other is a voice Gamora knew all too well is Thanos.

In hiding they can see Thanos interrogating the Collector which he is laying on the floor, while Thanos steps on him with a big boot. Quill knew they have the element of surprise and will attack the mad Titan with a surprise attack. Drax pressed forward to attack, but Mantis stopped him and he fell to the ground that made a noise. Thanos tossed Collector into a container.

This is went Gamora attacked Thanos using her weapons at her disposal, she managed to injure the mad Titan to the point of death. Quill noticed this was too easy, Gamora cried to finally see him die or so she thought. The scene changed as everything is on fire and Thanos stepped out of the illusion. Drax and Mantis tried to attack, but we're broken to pieces. Gamora is captured by Thanos.

"You promised. You promised!" Cried Gamora

"Oh, daughter." Sighed Thanos "You expect too much from him." Then looks at Star Lord "She's asked, hasn't she? Do it."

"Do it!" Commanded Thanos

"I told you to go right!" Said Quill

"I love you, more than anything." Cried Gamora

"I love you, too" replied Quill.

He pulled the trigger and fired, only to his surprise bubbles came out and his weapon faded away. Thanos grinned at Quill.

"I like him." Said Thanos.

Thanos with Gamora teleported away which the illusion simply vanished and left the others wonder what will happen next.


Central Park, New York City

Central Park is a public park in the center of Manhattan in New York City, United States. The park initially opened in 1857, on 843 acres (3.41 km2) of city-owned land.

The park contains several natural-looking lakes and ponds that have been created artificially, extensive walking tracks, bridle paths, two ice-skating rinks (one of which is a swimming pool in July and August), the Central Park Zoo, the Central Park Conservatory Garden, a wildlife sanctuary, a large area of natural woods.

The six miles (10 km) of drives within the park are used by joggers, bicyclists, skateboarders, and inline skaters, especially when automobile traffic is prohibited, on weekends and in the evenings. Pepper and Tony are talking about having a kid, but Pepper hadn't told him yet she is pregnant as she recently discovered she is. Then a portal opened up in front them and stepped out is Dr. Strange.

"Sorry for the interruption." Spoke Strange

"Who are you," asked Stark?

"Dr. Strange, master of the mystic arts." said Strange "And two people just came to me asking for your help."

"Yeah, us." Said Rocket

"I am Groot." Said

"Oh it's you guys." Said Stark "Can you see I'm busy."

"Yeah, we need to talk about Thanos and the stones." Said Rocket

"Fine, fine " grunted Stark "Sorry Pepper, duty calls."

"Be home in time for dinner." said Potts.


The Sanctum

Dr. Strange brought Stark to the sanctum with Rocket and Groot. Which he explains the stones and what they do. Rocket informed them Zandar was attacked by Thanos and the power stone is in his hands. Stark just sighed as he understands now this isn't good.

Only then Strange's hair stands on end and they noticed there is a disturbance going on rush outside to see a ship had landed not to far away. Dr. Strange cleared away all of the wind. Tony suited up in his new bleeding edge armor and Rocket along with Groot are ready for battle.

"Alita," said Stark "You there."

"Yeah I'm here," spoke Alita over the comm.


Upstate New York, Avengers compound

"What is it Tony," asked Alita?

"Umm, we're about to be invaded by Thanos," replied Stark as he goes on to explain "Where are the others "

"Only Myself and Ido are here." Said Alita "The others are not here, Steve is in DC. Clint and Natasha are on a solo mission. Thor had an emergency on Asgard and Banner is at the tower."

"Fine time to do something else," growled Stark "I'll have Banner Hulk up and join me."

CRASH

The very sound echoed over the communication line and static is heard which she had lost contact. Dr. Dyson Ido looked concerned.


Meanwhile on Asgard

A battle is raging on upon the lands of Asgard between Thanos forces and Asgardian forces. In one area bodies lay waste upon the ground and Thanos grabs Thor by the throat.

"The Tesseract? Or your brother's head? I assume you have a preference?" Asked Thanos?

"Oh, I do. Kill away!" Replied Loki He watched Thor's traumatic suffering, screaming in agony

"ALRIGHT, STOP!" Shouted Thor

"We don't have the Tesseract," lied Thor

Loki reveals the Tesseract in his hands and shows it to all of them

"You really are the worst brother!" Snarled Thor

"I assure you, brother, the sun will shine on us again." Smiled Loki.

"Your optimism is misplaced, Asgardian." Noticed Thanos

"Well, for one thing, I'm not Asgardian. And for another we have an ally a Beta Ray Bill." Responded Loki.

Out of the shadows Bete Ray Bill attacked Thanos.


To Be Continued?