The scene opens up within the state of Nevada, a SHIELD research outpost stationed around what seemed to be a fractured glass panel that hung in midair. As researchers used various equipment to analyze the anomaly, flashes of two vastly different forms of landscape flickered within the reflection. At times, it would show a world of where monsters and mythic power originate and others a swamp land filled with powerful technology as well as enhanced animals and foral found within such a region. The group assigned to examine this fracture consisted of Agents Alisande Boonchuy, Kenshi Hasashi, Maria Hill, Terri Micucci, Jenny Jordan, and two Shaolin Warrior Monks known as Liu Kang and Kung Lao. Roughly after the incident with AIM and Coulson's Team, this crack began to appear as the team suspected this to be the result of the failure of AIM's latest project for world domination. Though, this theory did not exactly sit well with the Shaolin Archives as these records suggested that this was the first time that interdimensional travel had been attempted with fractures appearing. Alisande was one of the SHIELD Agents reading these records, somewhat surprised by the details within them. "Can't believe that a group of Warrior Monks formed by The Eternal Raiden has a lot more information about magic than SHIELD does... Yet, all of these records point to a form of energy called Calamity Energy." She announced as Agent Boonchuy placed down the documents to face Liu Kang, "The same energy which played with the downfall of Kronika. I thought only the Vikings had access to these Calamity Stones though..." Alisande followed up as this brought a smirk to Liu Kang's face.
"It is believed among the Shaolin that the reappearance of The Stones throughout our history was a trial of shorts given to us. Determining if we are worthy to handle the nearly limitless potential of these Stones." Explained the Monk as he crossed his arms, almost with a voice filled with ancient wisdom. "The Shaolin may have followed the teachings of Raiden and Fujin, but we haven't exactly proven ourselves worthy of The Stones." He added on with some degree of disappointment hidden within his tone.
"With all of that power built into the stones, surprise that Kronika and her lieutenant Zamasu didn't do anything to fight against it." Alisande muttered aloud while looking over to the blind swordswoman who was meditating before the Rupture. She was using the magical katana named Sento to seek more information that modern science and technology would not be able to uncover.
"Although, it is somewhat concerning that we have found multiple Fractures like this across the world... How could the incident with AIM cause such an event?" Maria announced as she raised an eyebrow, pondering the mystery which lay before the group.
Soon, Kenshi arose from her meditation, filled with an aura of clarity radiating. "From what I had been able to draw from Sento, it seems like Earth is not the only people who are trying to travel between worlds. The new world in which we have lost Coulson and his team as well as Argenta seems to be attempting their own means of Portal Technology..." Kenshi stated aloud as the information hung among the group.
Yet, this did help Terri and Jenny to form a theory that explained the Fractures. "Multiple failed attempts to force open gateways through Ley Lines would be a good reason for why these are turning up. Guessing the overload of Calamity Energy just pushed things over the edge a bit..." Reason Jenny as they began typing into the computer that rested within the observation room. "From what we had managed to gather before Monica and Quan Chi got ahold of the Stones. Calamity Energy is nothing to scoff at, even outshining the power of Hakai Energy in raw power." They announced as Jenny pulled up the recorded research on The Calamity Stone and the music box which held these gems.
"Described to be equal in power to both The Phoenix Force and Cython if I recall the information correctly from Marcy, Fitz, and Simmons. No wonder why Kronika struggled against them..." Announced Terri with amazement regarding The Calamity Stones. However, as those words rang out, Terri noticed a document written within the words of The Glyph Forger. The Titan spoke about a device that Zamasu was trying to create, a Gem that could rival the power of Calamity Energy and evolve life into powerful warriors that overshadowed The Race of Inhumans.
Returning to the world of Amphibia, Captain Yuuna was still enraged by being outclassed by the group of... Whatever they were and the bizarre powers as well as the technology they possessed. Despite this built-up rage, she did her best to ensure that it did not affect her investigation regarding another example of bizarre capabilities that Hannah had somehow been able to create. From what she and her group have been able to pull up, Hannah seemed to be able to throw things without needing to grab ahold of them and these abilities had led up to the destruction of an inn. 'This sadly feels a bit out of my league... Even General Baraka isn't able to wrap his head around all of this... Even if the details are exaggerated, I don't think this is something... Natural... Like those creatures, we fought earlier. If anything, they seem to have far more experience with this stuff...' The Young Newt warrior came to realize before gritting her teeth in bitter resentment. She already hated being teamed up with Baraka as well as the two Kytinns, Kabal and Kron Stone. Though, this was an order given by Andrias himself, and it isn't like she could ignore it. 'Maybe I won't need to ask those weird things for help...' Yuuna proclaimed hopefully within her thoughts as Kabal walked over to provide his report. "What did you manage to learn so far, Kabal?" The Newt General asked as she could already tell that it wasn't much as Kabal's antennas twitched in frustration.
"General Yuuna... We don't have the mess to conduct any substantial investigation to figure out what is going on with Ms. Hutchins and what even caused the explosion related to the case." He lamented while crossing his arms as well as gesturing to the crowd of enraged citizens, which formed outside of Hannah's home. Hannah was clearly plagued with large amounts of guilt as the explosion that took place at the Roxxon Company had been due to her own error as project leader. The following events since then had only resulted in Hannah's life being ripped apart and thrown into a blender. Many of her closest friends were killed due to the accident, and their families blamed her for their deaths.
The team of four could feel only empathy for the young axolotl woman. Hannah's guilt for what had occurred from the destruction within Roxxon's lab was only made worse by the people who detest her for a fatal mistake. Now to add on the supernatural antics which are connected to Hannah in some way did not make things easier for her and the emotional craze in which Hannah found herself in. The large scorpion Kytinn walked over to Ms. Hutchins to check on her and hopefully offer some comfort. "Ms. Hutchins," Kron asked as the axolotl flinched in a bit of fright due to his towering appearance, "Are you doing okay?" The Scorpion asked as he clicked his jaws out of habit. Hannah slowly calmed herself due to realize it was him. Despite Kron's large and brutish appearance, the scorpion was more of a gentle giant and Hannah was able to feel relaxed thanks to him. Though, Hannah made it clear to him that she was not doing okay as tears of guilt and sorrow poured from her face. Kron was about to offer comforting words, but before he could speak. A large rock flew into his face through Hannah's home window, snarling in pain from both the impact of the rock and shattered glass. Swiftly after this had transpired, the threatening roar of Baraka rang out from outside and into the angry mob that was outside of the house.
Kabal drew out his hooked blades, readying himself for a fight. "At this rate... We are gonna be overrun by them and Hannah will be put in a hell of danger. I don't think all four of us can handle trying to fend off that mob, protect Hannah, and finish the investigation that King Andrias sent us here for." The Ant Kytinn bitterly announced as Yuuna grew more and more frustrated by these facts regarding their current situation.
"Maybe we should try to reach out to the creatures that inhabit Wartwoods... It could be possible that they have the means to help us with our little predicament..." Yuuna suggested through bitter taste, "I am not a fan for asking anyone for any form of help, but we are a bit over our heads with this. Plus, they oddly seem to have a degree of experience with unnatural things..." The Newt General voiced as Kabal, Kron, and Hannah looked over to her to learn more about this odd choice.
"Unnatural?" Hannah questioned as she trembled in fear for her own safety.
"Make sense that they would... They did have that demon thing and form of technology which mimicked Andrias' own cybernetics." Kron announced as he thought this over, seeing the logic behind the suggestion. Though, Kabal was not in the same train of thought as he gripped the hooked blades with rage building up.
"You want us to ask help from the same group of freaks that beat us senseless!? Are you damn crazy Yuuna!?" Kabal spat out in rage as Yuuna quickly extended her wrist blades and stood before the Ant Kytinn with a fierce command presence.
"I am not fond of the idea any more than you are, Kabal. Though, I am the leader of this crew and you will follow my direction." Yuuna declared as she jabbed at Kabal's chest aggressively, "I don't see any other good ideas and I despise that this is our best option..." The General explained before calming herself, "But I am not stupid. We need to think about the safety of Ms. Hutchins and they may be our best shot of figuring out what had happened as well as keeping her safe." Yuuna explained aloud as both Kron and Kabal knew that this was why Yuuna was willing to suggest this. To protect others is why they join Andrias' army and thanks to that, they have been able to achieve that.