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A/N: sorry for the slight wait, I waited for the site to be fixed with searching and it does seem to be.
OK doing the Hulk Haloween movie for the holiday and it's In-universe
Beta: Chaos-PSD and ANUBIS the god-king.
Chapter LXXIV: Where Monsters Dwell.
Last Time.
"And the zombie Widow Soldiers you created of your classmates is a marked improvement?" She asked before Ms. Marvel ran in as Widow fought the other women.
"Marvel wrap them up!"
"On it!" Ms. Marvel stretched her arms out and wrapped them around the women several times.
They saw Widow chase Yelena before sighing and Naruto called S.H.I.E.L.D.
Tri-Carrier.
"Can you help them?"
Naruto asked Curt as he stood with Fury. "Hopefully," Curt replied as all the women from the hideout were in the medical pods. "But they've been in that program for a long time."
"Well, do what you can then." Naruto turned to leave and saw Widow in the hall. "Hey, beautiful."
"Checking in on your side harem."
"… I regret telling you about that."
"I don't." She smiled at him before they walked down the hall.
Now.
October 9th, 4:00 PM.
"What do I get him?"
Kamala, wearing her jeans and red shirt, asked Doreen who was also wearing jeans and a black shirt with a whirlpool on the front.
Both are in a store before Doreen grinned. "You could get him this."
She picked up a black pair of crotchless panties, getting Kamala to squeak. "Doreen! We just started dating!"
"And imagine the surprise."
"Be serious!" Kamala said, taking the underwear and putting it back on the shelf.
"Aw~ I thought we could be twins and model for him."
Kamala blushed at that as some teens went by them. Some checking Doreen's ass. "H-Have you…"
"Nothing that far… But these cheeks had their fair share of nuts." Doreen grinned at her. "Naruto's mouth is magic as well."
Naruto's House October 10th, 3:00 PM
Naruto opened a box showing a shirt with a fox on it before smiling at Kamala who was standing in front of him. "Thanks, Kamala." He said, kissing her forehead.
He walked with her, holding her hand to the others in the kitchen where a cake was on the table.
October 31st, 7:30 PM.
"Go on. Knock."
"Why don't you?"
A girl in tattered football clothing asked a boy both dressed as a pirate and another, a ninja as they stood in front of Dr. Strange's house.
"No way, this place is haunted." The ninja said as the girl crossed her arms.
"You guys are so chicken."
Another girl as a princess walked up. "Todd's cousin said he saw a guy ride up on a motorcycle, and his head was on fire."
"Forget that. Our brave little pirate will knock, won't he?" The first girl asked, pushing the first boy to the door.
"Uh…"
"You're not scared, are you?" The girl taunted before the door opened and Shinobi walked out.
"Hey, guys."
"Nice Shinobi costume."
Naruto smiled behind his mask. "Not a costume, helping another hero here."
"By the Ruby Rings of Raggadorr, I bind and contain thee!"
A round monster with tentacles came out as Strange flew out and attacked with a spell that created a shield around the monster. "You should go," Naruto said, kicking the monster back in and tossing the bowl on the table.
Inside, Strange brought a stick of gum up from said bowl, chewed it, blew a bubble, and pushed the monster into another room. "By the Ruby Rings of Raggadorr and this bubblegum, I bind and contain thee. Return to the chamber from whence you escaped."
"Behind you!"
More monsters shot out of the room before Hulk charged into the house via the door and pushed them back. "I summon the Flames of the Faltine." Strange hit one monster with purple flames and hit the monster again as Hulk punched another. "Welcome, hulk. Thank you for answering my mystic summons."
"Got your hands full, huh, doc?"
"These are kids who got changed, so no killing!" Naruto dropped on a minotaur as Hulk grabbed another monster and hit him in the stomach.
And fell asleep changing back into Bruce as Naruto created clones.
He then ran around and caught the others via nets and pulled them into the room from earlier. "Dr. Banner? Bruce? Rise and shine." Strange tried to wake Bruce up before creating a bubble around him and had Bruce's astral projection come up and look around.
"What? Doctor strange? Where am I? What's going on?"
"To answer your questions in order, Yes, Greenwich Village, outside my Sanctum Sanctorum, and you're apparently quite asleep." The doctor replied to him.
"So, I'm dreaming?"
"No, I'm using a spell to commune with your unconscious mind."
"But I can see, I can hear. Even in an Alpha wave state, I shouldn't be this aware of my surroundings." Bruce said as Strange sighed as Naruto walked in.
"This is why I deplore working with scientists. Everything requires an explanation."
"You're not gonna give me the old, 'Magic is just science we don't understand yet,' are you?"
"Has it ever occurred to you, Dr. Banner, that science is just magic we don't understand yet?" Strange asked Bruce before continuing. "The point is, I summoned you because I needed the Hulk's help to contain some aggressive creatures."
"I don't remember any of that."
"And yet, in the very heat of battle, Hulk disappeared and there you were, sound asleep."
There was a knock on the door before Naruto looked at Hulk. "I also called S.H.I.E.L.D.'s Supernatural Branch, the Howling Commandos to help."
Man-Thing walked in with a female vampire who was wearing a red bodysuit with the zipper down to reveal her cleavage, blue glowing eyes, and long blonde hair.
A muscular white werewolf with red glowing eyes, a blue sleeveless bodysuit on a large gun on his back.
And a zombie man with glasses wearing a suit.
"Dr. Banner, may I introduce Warwolf, Nina Price."
"Vampire by Night." She nodded as Strange continued.
"Man-Thing."
"I wouldn't shake his hand if I were you," Warwolf said as Man-Thing held up his hand.
"And agent Jasper Sitwell of S.H.I.E.L.D."
"Commanding officer of the Paranormal Containment Unit.
"And don't forget, zombie," Nina said looking over.
"That is not something I'm at Liberty to discuss."
"He's afraid if Fury finds out he's a zombie, he'll get demoted." Warwolf smiled as Nina held up a bag.
"We can usually keep him from going total living-dead with some snacks.
"Uh... What kind of snacks?" Brice asked as Naruto looked over.
"You'll sleep better not knowing."
"(Ahem, ahem.) As I said, I've been working with the Paranormal Containment Unit-" Strange was then interrupted by Nina.
"Which is a stupid name, by the way."
"Blade and the others are on a mission, this is just to tell which team's calling in," Naruto said, crossing his arms.
"… To help them overcome personal issues and function as a team.
"It's nice of you to include me, but I don't think I belong here. I'm fine with who I am," Bruce said as Warwolf smiled.
"Amen, brother."
"No, seriously I don't have a problem with the Hulk. I can bring him out, or not, anytime I want."
"Wow. Must be nice, Mr. Part-Time Monster." Nina said, crossing her legs.
"I'm not trying to offend anybody. I'm just saying that I've got the green guy under control."
"In light of recent events, perhaps that control is merely an illusion," Strange said as Naruto looked at Bruce.
"You did fall asleep suddenly when getting here, I bet Nightmare doesn't want Hulk to help."
"As Halloween nears, the barriers between dimensions become thinner, more permeable." Strange spoke up after Naruto. "In particular, the boundary between the dream dimension and our waking world is at its weakest on All Hallows' Eve. Some days ago, I became aware of an evil influence exerting itself upon a young man named Benito Serrano."
"His parents contacted me. They were concerned about their son's unusual sleep patterns. Using Benito as a conduit, I was able to enter the dream dimension. Try as I might, I could not breach the mystical barrier. I had no choice but to return to the waking world. I hoped I could do something to help Benito from the other side. But I was too late. Benito had already transformed into the very image of his own worst nightmare. At his parents' request, I've been keeping Benito here, under my protection, ever since."
"I hate to ask, but what did Nightmare mean when he said Benito was the first of many?" Nina asked as Naruto opened the door showing the 4 monsters.
"See for yourself."
"There Are four victims so far. And I fear there may be others. While Nightmare holds their dream selves captive, they become monsters in the real world. Each is a reflection of their deepest fears. They've been growing stronger and harder to contain. If I cannot free them soon, they may be trapped in these forms forever. And under Nightmare's control." Strange explained to the group before Bruce spoke.
"But what's Nightmare's endgame? I mean, how much damage could four monsters do?"
"You'd be surprised," Warwolf said, crossing his arms.
"The four victims all had unusually deep-seated fears. And fear is the source of Nightmare's power. With the barrier to the dream dimension at its weakest, his influence over those four could enable him to enter our reality.
"Tactically speaking, they've given Nightmare a toehold in our dimension. And his next step might be a full-scale invasion." Jasper mused standing as Nina looked over.
"And he makes our world a living nightmare."
"OK, so how do we lay the smackdown on this clown?" Warwolf asked as Strange came back to them.
"I need to smash Nightmare's mystical barrier and rescue those four victims."
"Uh-oh. I heard the word, 'smash.'" Bruce sighed as Strange looked over at him.
"With your unique dual nature and these recent incidents of sleep-hulking you told me about, I think you may be the key. But first, I need to speak with Hulk."
"And what if the green guy doesn't feel like talking?"
"We can always force that hand."
"Seriously. You've got some spell that can just poof me into the Hulk?" Bruce asked before Strange floated back.
"I had something simpler in mind. Warwolf."
Warwolf walked up to Bruce who looked up. "What, is that supposed to make me angry?"
"No, this is." Warwolf grinned and shot Strange with one of his guns.
"Warwolf, no!"
Bruce changed into the Hulk and broke the pistol as he stood. "You're next, fido."
"That's enough, Warwolf. Thank you." Strange stood up at that as Warwolf snorted.
"Whatever you say, doc."
"One of your astral projections. You set me up, Strange." Hulk snorted as the Strange on the ground disappeared. "Don't ever do it again."
"(Ahem, ahem.) Yes, well, now that you've graced us with your presence, Hulk, why don't you tell me everything you can remember about these recent incidents where you turn… Into puny Banner?"
"I remember everything." Hulk crossed his arms at that. "And let's just say it makes me, what's the word, angry."
"I see. And why is that?"
"I'm a hero! Not just a hero, I'm an Avenger. People count on me. My team counts on me. And right when I'm about to smash some evil guy's face in, Banner shows up!"
"And always at the most inopportune time," Strange said, making Hulk nod.
"Yeah, that's right. Some rotten luck, huh, Doc."
"Not luck at all, my friend. I believe you may have fallen under a nightmare's influence as well."
"Nobody influences the Hulk."
"Man-thing, if you would please." Strange had Man-Thing touch Hulk's shoulder and had it start to burn. "Whoever knows fear burns at the touch of the Man-Thing."
"Hey, I ain't afraid of nothing," Hulk said as Man-Thing removed his hand.
"Perhaps not. But what about Banner?" Strange asked Hulk.
"Who cares about that puny loser? I'm the hero. Banner keeps showing up where he ain't wanted. That's the problem."
"And the big green monster turns into a normal human who can walk down the street without people running and screaming. Where do I sign up for that problem?" Nina asked as Naruto walked up.
"Just give them time… I mean it doesn't help Dracula's out there either."
"I ain't a monster. I'm a hero." Hulk said as Strange brought his hands up
"I think I have all the information I need." Strange's hands glowed as the bubble formed around Hulk.
"I summon the Mists of Morpheus." Hulk went to sleep and the bubble dispersed as Bruce fell. "Nightmare is tampering with Banner's transformations by tapping into some extremely powerful subconscious fears. But to what end, I'm not sure yet. I'll have to enter Banner's sleeping mind and confront the nightmare one more time."
"And you called in the Paranormal Containment Unit for backup while you go behind enemy lines. Not a problem, doctor. We're ready to face down anything Nightmare throws at us." Jasper spoke, fixing his tie as Warwolf pulled his large gun up.
"And blast the living daylights out of it."
"I'm glad to hear that. Because I have an even more important duty for your team." Strange explained before taking Bruce to another room with the following.
"So, you need us to house-sit while you're gone?" Nina asked, crossing her arms under her bust.
"While I'm in the Dream Dimension, my physical body will be completely vulnerable to attack."
"We understand, Doctor. We'll ensure your safety during the mission." Jasper said as Warwolf knelt to look at Bruce.
"And we'll babysit your pet monsters, no worries. Nobody's getting in or out of here tonight."
"Thank you. These talismans will allow us to contact one another should the need arise." Strange handed Jasper a glowing medallion. "It's sort of a mystical walkie-talkie. I just hope I'm not too late."
Strange then floated to meditate as he glowed. "Halloween, the one night of the year when I can have a normal night in the town. And here I am, babysitting two eggheads." Nina sighed as Naruto looked up.
"Is my company that bad?"
"Sometimes." She grinned showing her fangs. "But you're tolerable."
"It's a good thing you're cute."
"I think Banner moved." She said as Bruce's head turned and Naruto looked up.
"You don't have to stay here, I got this."
"Think we've got something worse!"
Naruto looked to see Hulk with glowing green eyes before he started to attack.
Naruto went through hand signals before slamming them down and had the house glow. "Keep him from breaking anything, I activated a barrier that'll last two hours!"
Later, after keeping Hulk inside with Naruto's help, they saw three kids run out two girls, one with dark skin and short blonde hair, the other, with fair and long brown hair, and a boy with fair skin and short brown hair.
They screamed before Naruto dropped down as Bruce and Strange ran out of the room. Wait, these are my friends. They've been guarding you while you slept, protecting you from the real monsters.
"Yeah, we're the good guys," Warwolf said as Naruto looked back as the second girl spoke
"I... I just want to go home. Please?"
"Of course, child," Strange said floating over
"Doc? Doc, what's going on?"
They turned to see the minotaur walking over. "What's happened to me?"
"Benito? I'm sorry, Benito. Perhaps with time and research…"
"You mean I have to stay like this?" Benito asked as Warwolf looked over.
"Hey, it ain't so bad. Look at ya. I bet-" He stopped as Nina grabbed his snout and closed it.
"What is wrong with you?"
"What? I'm tryin' to cheer him up!"
"That's not the way to cheer him up." She said before letting go.
"That's enough! This is not the time." Jasper spoke walking up before they heard Nightmare.
"Oh, but it is, Agent Sitwell. This is the time. My time."
They looked to see him walking out of the shadows from across the street after Strange opened the door
"Nightmare! How did you-"
"Escape? A magician never reveals his secrets. But let's just say an explosion provides exactly the sort of misdirection one needs to slip through a shrinking gateway."
"You tricked me," Bruce said before turning into the Hulk. "But I'll smash you back to dreamland!
"I summon the Winds of Watoomb!" Strange shot purple energy at Nightmare as fog covered them.
"I'm afraid the winds are changing direction this Hallows' Eve. All those dreamers… All that delicious fear. Prepare for your world to become your worst nightmare. Permanently!" Nightmare said growing large gained several arms and a large head.
"That's supposed to scare me? The bigger they are, the easier they smash." Hulk punched his palm as Warwolf picked up a rifle.
"Permission to light this clown up?"
"Doctor?"
"Hit him with everything we've got," Strange replied as Naruto ran with a Rasengan in hand. (1.)
They all started to attack before Man-Thing grabbed Nightmare. "Oh, yes. 'Whatever knows fear burns at the touch of the Man-Thing. Foolish creature. Nightmare does not know fear. He creates fear."
He tossed Man-Thing away before Man-Thing started to grow.
Naruto then saw Nina fall off a fire escape before dashing over and grabbing her. "My hero."
"I knew I wore you down."
They all started attacking together before Benito ran at him. "You... You turned me into my worst nightmare!" He headbutted Nightmare and then knocked him on his back before he started to burn. "Now I'm yours."
"Feel that burn, nightmare? That's fear. Fear of failure. Fear of defeat. Fear of us." Jasper said before Strange flew up.
"By the Eye of Agamotto, and Oshtur who watches over us, burn now in the light of the Seven Suns of Cinnibus!" Nightmare shrank as they surrounded him. "Now! Let the Vapors of the Vishanti drive you from the sight of man!"
The fog lifted at that before Hulk turned into Bruce and punched Nightmare into a portal Strange created. "Alright, Doctor B! Now that is how to take care of business." Warwolf grinned walking over
"Thanks, Warwolf. But I couldn't have done it without the help of Doctor Strange and the Hulk."
"Oh, I think you can all take a portion of the credit."
"You did good, Benito," Nina said to Benito who walked to the house.
"I'm sorry, I... I don't feel much like celebrating."
"Don't be a party pooper, kid. You're one of us now. A monster." Warwolf said before Nina punched his arm.
"Jerk."
"Ow! What? What?"
"Benito, I know you've been through a lot. I'd like to offer you a safe place to stay while you figure things out. If you don't mind bunking with a bunch of weirdos, that is." Jasper said to Benito as Warwolf looked at the others.
"I think he's talkin' about us. Hey, you talkin' about us?"
"Uh... thanks, but… I don't know. I just want to be by myself for a while."
"Let me handle this one, Sitwell," Hulk said before walking to Benito. "I know how you feel, Benito. I was on my own for a long time. People said I was a monster, and I believed 'em. But then I found a home with a bunch of heroes, and I realized I get to choose what I am. I know those guys ain't exactly the Avengers, but maybe you should give 'em a shot."
After he accepted, Naruto took the kids to their home before explaining, that Strange won't rest until he finds a cure for Benito.
To Be Continued.
A/N: Thanks for reading and let me know of any mistakes.
Beta: Chaos-PSD and ANUBIS the god king
OK doing the Hulk Halloween movie for the holiday and it's In-universe. And to those that'l celebrate it, I hope you have a safe and Happy Halloween.
1. Just getting PMs on using the other language word and then translating it. I'll only do that for yelling out attacks and of course in these types of stories when they use only one word in another language that's not English, though it may still happen from time to time as it's a habit.
Next to be updated will be Maelstrom Jedi not sure when as got super busy and still got a couple of stories to write an extra chapter for so I can update all on Thanksgiving.
Nothing else to say.
Talk To You Later,
Lone Wolf Out.🐺