Through the Times
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Nanatsu no Taizai is owned by Nakaba Suzuki and Studio Deen
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Many thanks to those who read and reviewed this fic. I really appreciated it and this gave me inspiration to work on the next chapter and here, the story advances as Meliodas is brought to the REAL world by accident, and just as Doctor Strange is about to have him buried, something unexpected happens…
Well then, read on and enjoy!
Ch. 4: Atarashī sekai de
At Britannia, which is the world where Meliodas is born, the scene shows that Mordo is determined to kill Doctor Strange and take his sorcery talents, and attacks, which he became relentless and Strange had to get a bit rough to prevent Mordo from doing this deed, and attempts to bring Mordo to his senses by reminding him that he is not that kind of person who gets disillusioned over one's mistake.
However, Mordo said he doesn't care anymore other than intending to get rid of other sorcerers so that only he remains and tells Strange that he is not exempted given that he has inherited the Ancient One's will and magic.
"Sorry, Strange. I target all. Including you."
"Do you really have to do this?"
"You know I do."
"There has to be another way!"
"There is none."
"Mordo!"
"Time to get serious."
"…"
Strange felt that he has no choice but to go all-out and unleashes magical blasts to throw Mordo off-guard, but Mordo persists and unleashes his own powerful blasts, and the two sorcerers battle to an apparent stalemate as neither one could get the upper hand. However, Mordo is relentless as he intend to do what he felt is best, and is ready to use Wong as a bargaining chip to gain an advantage.
As he fired a blast that targets Wong, Strange weaved a protective barrier and berated Mordo for being a coward for reneging on his word not to drag Wong into their stand-off, but Mordo justifies that since Wong possess sorcery talents, he too must lay his life to him and nothing more.
"Sorry, Strange. I target all. And that includes Wong."
"Do you really have to do this? You said you won't drag anyone else!"
"No exceptions."
"There has to be another way! You don't have to do this!"
"There is none. There is only one. My way."
"Mordo!"
"Time to get serious."
"…"
However, something seemingly set off a chain of events, as Mordo's magic attempts to penetrate Strange's force-field, an unexplained magical event took place and the area glowed brightly, where Mordo seemingly disappeared, while Strange and Wong are mysteriously brought back to the financial hub of Glasgow, Scotland, where the streets are seemingly normal with no visible damage, as people and vehicles are passing by with no incident.
By then Wong told Strange that the boy they are holding, Meliodas, seemingly died, as he is not breathing anymore, contributing to the tab wound on his upper body, which looked fatal, and Strange mentally sighed in dismay, as he believed that Meliodas became an unwilling victim to one of Mordo's rampage, and decided to at least give Meliodas a proper funeral, and weaves a magic to produce a blanket to cover Meliodas' body while telling Wong that they are taking the body with them to the Glasgow-branched Sanctum to give Meliodas a decent burial.
"Come on, Wong."
"Are we taking this body with us…?"
"Yeah. We need to give it a proper burial."
"…I feel bad for this boy…"
"Me too…and the least we can do is give him a proper burial. And find a place where we can bury him."
"That Mordo is such an idiot."
"Couldn't agree more…"
"It's getting late, Strange…"
And so Strange and Wong head off to the Glasgow brach of the Sanctum, where they will place Meliodas' body to a room and make preparations to give him a decent burial, using magic to summon a huge blanket to cover Meliodas' body to prevent prying eyes to suspect something that might attract unwanted attention.
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Several minutes later, at the Glasgow branch of Sanctum, the staff members are told of what happened, and they are worried at what Mordo has become, and they commented that they may have to face Mordo themselves should he attempt to invade this branch and might cause heavy casualties, which Strange raised a hand and assured to them that Mordo won't be causing trouble for the time being, stating that he fled and may be recharging himself.
Strange pointed out that if Mordo is still up and good he would have assaulted this place by now, and told everyone that they have to train themselves and be prepared for any eventuality, and this inspired the students and staff members to be inspired and said they will train themselves and be ready in case Mordo or other FORCES OF EVIL make an attempt to invade Sanctum.
"I'll get serious in training!"
"Me too!"
"I'll show that Mordo who is boss!"
"I'm going to be ready for him!"
"Let him try!"
"He'll get a dose of his own medicine!"
"Start the training!"
"Here we go!"
After that, Wong brought Meliodas' body to one room and told the staff members to make preparations to make a decent burial, which the staff members nodded, and they asked Wong if the victim's relatives are aware of it, in which Wong said that they brought the body here by accident and explained the circumstances, which the staff members became sympathetic.
Wong then told the staff members to get things going as Strange wanted to give Meliodas a decent burial so that the body will be given its due before it decomposes, which the staff members nodded and said that they will get to work right away.
"Yes, sir."
"Yes, sir."
"Yes, sir."
"Yes, sir."
"Yes, sir."
"Yes, sir."
"Yes, sir."
"Yes, sir."
Minutes later, as Strange is making contact with the American branch of Sanctum, Wong approached him and said that the staff workers are making preparations to bury Meliodas, and the Sorcerer Supreme nodded, as he felt this is for the best as they do not know how to get to the dimension where Meliodas came from, and thus this is the only course they can take.
By then, one of the staff members came running, and looked terrified, and when Strange asked what is wrong, the staff member said that when he and the others are about to exhume Meliodas' body in preparation to put him in a coffin, the body began breathing, saying that Meliodas is like being brought back from death as minutes before the body appeared dead, but now it showed signs of life.
Another staff member came and said that the wounds on Meliodas' body are slowly being healed, and feared that the body might be an intruder of sorts and felt that it might wreck some havoc inside the Sanctum, and begged Strange to help in averting a possible disaster.
Strange nodded and told the staff members to calm down and said he will get to it right away, which the staff members nodded.
"Yes, sir."
"Yes, sir."
"Yes, sir."
"Yes, sir."
"Yes, sir."
"Yes, sir."
"Yes, sir."
"Yes, sir."
Strange, Wong and the two staff members went to the room where the body is supposed to undergo exhumation in preparation of putting it on a coffin, and upon entering, they saw Meliodas, who is half-naked due to having his body undergo exhumation, sat up, full of life, and his wounds completely healed and left no visible scars.
The staff members were cautious and magical circles appear in front of their hands, ready to fight off a possible intruder, but Strange urged everyone to calm down and let him deal with the awakened Meliodas, which they asked if he is sure, sensing that Meliodas might be an agent of Mordo, but Strange assured to them that Meliodas isn't.
Wong agreed, telling them the circumstances of how Meliodas was brought here and told them to calm down and let Strange deal with the awakened boy, which the staff members reluctantly relented, and they await what would happen next.
Meliodas looked around as Strange approached him, and gently asked if he is okay, which Meliodas noticed the place he is in, and asked where is he, and what happened to Fraudlin, stating that he is in the middle of a battle at Danafor.
Strange then told Meliodas that he is now in a different world, and told him the circumstances that happened an hour before, and admitted that Meliodas was dragged in a battle that he shouldn't be involved in.
Meliodas was stunned by this yet his refusal to accept it caused him to panic a bit and ran off, which alarmed the staff workers and told the rest of the staff workers to stop him before he might cause trouble for everyone inside the Sanctum.
"Yes, sir!"
"Yes, sir!"
"Yes, sir!"
"Yes, sir!"
"Yes, sir!"
"Yes, sir!"
"Yes, sir!"
"Yes, sir!"
Meliodas appeared lost in a moment given the vast area of the Sanctum, and as some of the workers and students were startled by Meliodas' sudden appearance, trouble ensued as he shoved them aside as he tries to make an escape and find out where he is.
Wong came after him and urges Meliodas to calm down and he will explain everything, but Meliodas refused and told him to leave him alone or else he will be forced to retaliate and make him regret his actions.
"Wait! Calm yourself!"
"Stay back!"
"You don't have to run! We can explain!"
"Just leave me be!"
"Wait!"
"I have to get to Danafor!"
"You're in a different world now!"
"…"
Meliodas, through a stroke of luck, managed to guess where the exit is, and as he made his way out, he went straight until reaching a corner, and he stopped on his tracks as something caught his attention that leaves him baffled; bewildered; filled with bafflement and disbelief.
In front of Meliodas are many people – students; businessmen, construction workers; policemen.
What's more, vehicles such as private cars, taxis, buses, ambulances, and even helicopters and airplanes are seen passing by, and Meliodas wondered what is going on here as he never seen anything like this, and wondered if he is dreaming or not, or if he is under an illusionary spell.
By then Strange catches up to him (via his Cloak of Levitation), and gently approached him and tells him that he is in a different dimension, and tells him he was brought here by accident and admitted that he has yet to figure out a way to bring Meliodas back to his home world, stating that he will be stuck here for the time being.
Meliodas was in utter shock at hearing this, and he stared at the passing people, who noticed that something unexpected appeared as Meliodas in only in his underwear and whispered among themselves that there is a pervert in the city, and some are contemplating in calling the police and report a possible STREAKER on the streets.
"Look at that…"
"A streaker…"
"Is he a pervert?"
"Should we call the police?"
"I think we should…"
"Hurry, before he strips his brief…"
"I'm on it…"
"He might get away…"
However, Strange told the public that this is nothing, claiming that Meliodas suffered an amnesia and he will take care of this, which the passerby nodded, as Strange gives Meliodas a trench coat to cover his modesty and tells him that he needs to calm down so that he won't act recklessly and is willing to listen to his story about what he went through.
Meliodas glanced at the ground, as he realized that Liz has died, and asked if Fraudrin is dead, which Strange said he is, due to Mordo defeating him, and began to escort a dejected Meliodas back to the Sanctum, and upon arriving, he tells Wong to give Meliodas some clothes and food, stating that he has calmed down a bit and instructs that there will be no fighting here.
Wong nodded and escorted Meliodas to a room, and gave him clothes to wear, and Meliodas asked if Strange meant what he said about willing to help him, which Wong nodded, saying that Strange was a surgeon before, and thus he is compelled to help those in need.
"A…doctor…?"
"Yes. he used to treat people before he turn to learning sorcery."
"I…"
"I know…you are in shock. Strange and I will explain to you what happened. You just need to relax and calm down."
"Sorry…I guess I was…"
"It's okay."
"Can you…"
"Of course."
To Be Continued...
Hope you liked this chapter, as the much-awaited personal meeting between Meliodas and Doctor Strange has happened, and while there is tension involved, things didn't get out of hand. Now that he is stuck in the modern day Britannia…aka Scotland, Meliodas would have to learn how to adapt and get used to living like the modern ordinary folks.
The scene where Meliodas finding himself in a city is based on the ending from the MCU film Captain America: The First Avenger, in which Steve Rogers is shocked to find himself in the modern world after being COMATOSE for 70 years since World War II…
Preview:
Meliodas is taking steps on learning on how to adapt in living in the MAIN WORLD, and gets his first trip…which would bewilder him as he gets to encounter things that he never seen before…
See you in late April…
Reviews are welcomed, but needed…