"The heck happened to this place?" Quill asked.

Stephen could sense it too The gravitational pull was a bit off. Mantis had already taken advantage of the opportunity and had been jumping around as the group remained together. Tony turned his head as he scanned the planet. Most of it looked as if there had been previous life on it. Burned down buildings, abandoned homes. He turned to Peter who was also trying his best to take in the environment. Stephen put a hand on Genesis' shoulder, and asked if she was alright.

"I'm sorry about-"

"Don't. Let's just get through this, and then, we can talk. But, first, I have a favor."

She leaned closer to him. "What do you mean?"

He lowered his gaze to his amulet, and Genesis grimaced. Tony spoke up, loudly, "Okay, we need a plan. Everybody, over here."

Stephen ignored Tony's orders and lifted himself off the ground, closing his eyes. He sat in midair and crossed his legs apple sauce style. Genesis stared as his head blurred as it seemed to twist and turn at a quick speed. While everyone else listened to Stark, she stepped closer to Stephen and wondered what he was doing.

"Stephen?"

He didn't seem to hear her. Suddenly, he gave random gasps. Green orbs appeared around his wrists and she saw the amulet giving its emerald glow. Genesis knew Stephen would probably forbid it, but she decided to try and read his mind. At times, Stephen's mind was the most difficult for her to enter. He had learned to block his mind so well. She, too, lifted herself off the ground, remembering Stephen's techniques on how to keep herself afloat.

Her eyes turned purple as she lifted her hands from her sides and searched.

...

"..."

"..no place..to..d.e.e...e"

"..eve..?"

"He w...n.."

"...en!"

Bodies lay on the ground. Genesis turned and she saw Stephen with someone else. It appeared to be Tony. She walked closer and gasped when she felt herself step on someone. The man had blonde hair and his face was covered in dirt and dry blood. In his hand, he held a shield. It was broken in half.

"Captain-"

Before Genesis could finish, Tony gasped and almost went insane at the sight of the Captain lying on the ground. There were stars and countless galaxies surrounding them in the darkness. Tony sobbed as he rushed to the Captain's side.

He gripped Tony's shirt, barely able to speak. He was in so much agony. "Y-ou...could've..saved us. Why..didn't you do more?"

Tony's face filled with terror as Captain America's eyes became lifeless. Genesis could barely swallow what happened before another scene appeared. Then another. Every scene...showed death. Her lip trembled. She looked at Stephen to see his reaction, but he was serious and silent.

"You see why this has to be done, Gen?"

She could barely say a word.

"You have to do this."

A rush of her own energy pulled her out and she felt herself land hard on her back. Mantis was already at her side, helping her sit up. "You are alright. It's alright."

Mantis knew better than anyone that Genesis was not alright. She was shaking and could feel that she had just witnessed death and terrible images. Tony was helping Stephen, who had also woken from his visions. Star Lord stood by Spiderman, placing his hand son his hips. The group stared at them, waiting for some explanation.

"I went forward in time to view all alternative futures," Stephen gasped, as Tony held him up.

"What?" Star Lord asked, stepping closer.

"To see all possible outcomes of the coming conflict," Stephen replied.

Genesis stared at him as well. She knew what he had seen. Part of it, anyway.

Tony grew curious as he narrowed his eyes. "How many did you see?"

"14,000,605."

The group watched in silence. Tony glanced at each of them, and then back to Strange.

"How many did we win?" Tony asked, not knowing if he was ready for the answer.

Stephen gave a light sigh. "One."

Genesis lowered her eyes as she breathed heavily. Mantis studied her with her large eyes, which would've made her uncomfortable a few moments ago. However, nothing could compare to what she and Stephen saw. Tony gave a sigh through his nose, as he realized this was the team that he was going to be stuck with.

"This is it," he mumbled.

"Thanos is coming very soon. We need to be ready to take him down."

Tony stepped up. "Doc's right. Everybody listen up, and listen good."

Spiderman proudly stepped up by Genesis as his mask went back on over his face. Mantis stood as well, as her antennas glowed. Genesis raised her eyebrows as Stephen held her hand, but neither said a word.

"So, what do we know about this guy?"

Star Lord spoke up first, scratching his nose as he spoke. "He's got this huge glove where he keeps the Stones he's found so far."

"His power glove," Drax said, randomly.

"Yeah, from what I remember he's only got a few of them left to find."

"How many is 'a few'?" Stephen asked.

"About 2 or 3," Peter Quill replied, lowering his eyes.

"So he can only use them when with this..glove on?" Stephen asked Peter.

Quill nodded as Tony looked at Stephen. "So, we take him down long enough to get that thing off."

"It's going to take all of us," Spiderman commented with a gulp.

Tony put a hand on the boy's shoulder. Stephen gave a small stare at Genesis. "Think you can read this guy?"

Genesis shook her head, and he frowned. "I'm going to gave to meet with him, first."

Tony grimaced when he overhear this. "Wait, wait, what do you mean?"

Before Stephen could explain, Genesis spoke up. "He's right. If anyone is going to do the talking with Thanos, it should be Stephen."

Mantis stared at the sorcerer and gave a nod of agreement. "I believe they are right."

Glancing up, Tony got an idea as he looked at the universe above them. Peter Quill stepped up and said, "Well, when we get him down, I want the final blow here."

Spiderman looked at Tony for a comment, but they all remained silent. Stephen shook his head at that, replying, "Look, I don't know what quarrel you have with him, but our main goal is to remove the glove from his hand. That's it."

Star Lord glared at him as he took a step forward. "He took my girl. He's a nutsack of crazy. I get the final blow."

"Just help us get the damn thing off his hand, and you'll get your chance," Tony spoke up.

"The metal man is right, Quill," Drax whispered to Star Lord.