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The battle between the Black Pearl and the Flying Dutchman was finally interrupted with the arrival of the Avengers. Iron Man led the charge with Falcon flying through the air, knocking down pirates of the deck of the Flying Dutchman. Ant-Man and Wasp, both situated on Iron Man’s shoulders, hopped off and began to use their size-altering powers and ‘stinger blasts’ against them. All the while Iron Man blasted with his beams, his A.I. Friday giving him any heads up for surprise attacks or enemy action.

Watching the sight of a birdman, a metal suit, and two tiny people attacking the crew of the Flying Dutchman made Jack Sparrow look dumbfound before he commented “I think the rum is finally starting to get to me.”

As the fighting progressed Davy Jones finally called out “Enough of this! Retreat! Clear away! Down into the water! We cannot hold here, boys!” The crew of cursed souls aboard the cursed ship began to work on pulling away, their captain giving a final look to Sparrow and calling “This isn’t over, Sparrow! You have your debt to settle! And by the devil himself I’ll see you will!”

Once the Avengers members were off the Dutchman, just as it began to sink, they wall watched as it descended into the waters. It seemed to do so on its own which surprised them more before they were forced to land on the decks of the Black pearl, watching until the Dutchman was beneath the surface of the New York River.

Ant-Man gave a surprised sound while saying “We just fought a bunch of fish men on a ship that swims underwater. And now we’re on a pirate ship. This job never ceases to be surprising.”

“Tell me about it.” The Wasp added with a smile.

Once Iron Man had landed Captain Jack Sparrow walked up to the group while saying “Nice work, mates. Knew you had it in you. Whatever is that gives you fancy wings. And….makes you small-people-things. Anyways, I best be off before…”

Iron Man stopped him by aiming his ‘tank missile’ at the pirate before saying “Not so fast. We have a few questions. And the first few are about explain who you are, who that squid-faced guy on the other ship was, and how you got here.”

Awkwardly Jack looked around before asking “You want that in that order or as it comes to me?” When Iron Man threatened again Jack, putting his hands up now, responded “Right then. I would be, and still am actually, Captain Jack Sparrow of the Black Pearl. I.E. the ship you be standing upon. Mr. Fish-Face was THE Davey Jones. Scourge of the seas and captain of the Flying Dutchman. And also a bunch of cursed souls who be the fish people. And who we all got here is a bit of a funny story itself. My crew and myself are coming from Tortuga, after a much needed and emergency resupplies, mainly rum, and the next thing you know we be set upon by these devils. We try to outrun them before this huge flash and noise happens. It calms and bobs-your-uncle, and Fanny-is-your-aunt, we find ourselves here.”

After hearing all of that Falcon sarcastically said “Well that clears everything up.”

Both Wasp and Ant-Man soon changed back to normal size, the former saying “Sounds like they might have been displaced from time. Could be some sort of temporal anomaly.”

“Sure.” Ant-Man added. “Maybe Kang the Conqueror’s been messing with the time stream again.”

“Might be.” Iron Man replied. “But maybe whatever Reed called us in for will have more answers.” He then spoke to his A.I. asking “Friday?”

[Patching through comms to Rogers now.] she replied.

**********

Inside the Baxter Building Captain America, Black Panther and the Vision were all assembled within one of the labs where Reed Richards, a.k.a. Mr. Fantastic of the Fantastic Four, was using his stretching abilities to work one of his more elaborate machines. While his arms were in two separate areas his head was above, looking over the information gathered on the monitors.

Cap’s communicator soon started buzzing, he answering “Tony?”

“Dealt with our visitors from an unwanted cruise line.” Iron Man replied. “From the sounds of it they’re not from around here. Probably not even from this time.”

Hearing that made Cap reply “Guess that fits into what Reed’s been telling us.” Once coms were open he said “Tell him what you told me, Reed.”

Mr. Fantastic spoke aloud while explaining “Whatever that unusual anomaly was it left some lingering aftereffect. Waves of distortion that seem to effect on a temporal and chronical level.”

“So time and space have been effected.” Black Panther put into laments terms. “If this is true then some truly incredible power must be behind it.”

“It doesn’t stop there.” Reed continued. “If the readings I’ve gathered are correct our universe, our very reality, isn’t the only place being effected. These scans are showing signs of other universes basically folding within to our own. Causing whatever other anomalies we may experience.”

“Guess that explains the pirates.” Iron Man said over coms. “Any idea where the source is?”

“I haven’t been able to detect anything concreate.” Reed replied. “If I have enough time I can try to create a scanner that should be able to help locate the source.”

Perhaps I can be of some assistance. a voice from almost nowhere said, making everyone jump and turn to see who or what it was.

**********

On the command deck of the Republic Cruiser, while Obi-Wan spoke with the commanders about the disappearance of General Skywalker, Mulan looked out in amazement at the planets and space before her. Ahsoka had noticed this and stood nearby watching as the young warrior woman was astounded to the point of being stunned at the sight; a clearer indication that something was very different about her.

When finally walking up to speak to her Ahsoka said “You seem so surprised. Is this your first time on a ship?”

“One like this, yes. Where I’m from ships don’t….fly.” Mulan replied, looking back at her for a moment before turning her attention back to the view. “This is just so….incredible. I never knew that beyond the clouds there as all of this.”

Ahsoka smiled, despite being a bit confused by her statement, before adding “Not sure where your ‘China’ is but hopefully we can get you back. When we do hopefully we can shed some light to the people there about intergalactic travel. Sounds like your world needs a bit of a wakeup call.”

Mulan had given an odd look before both of them heard as Obi-Wan approached. When he did they could tell something was wrong, given the expression on his face.

Addressing both he explained “There’s been no sign of Anakin. Not since he disappeared.” This made Ahsoka look more worried. “And we’ve looked through all records, navigations and even a mention of the ‘China’ System. Nothing.” This brought more distress to Mulan. “It seems our situation has only grown worse. There’ve been other reports of odd occurrences. Unidentifiable ships flying through systems. Strange people with abilities that seem beyond the Force have sprung from nowhere. Even some of our own have gone missing, vanishing just like Anakin.”

“And I’ll bet it all started after that weird flash in the sky.” Ahsoka pointed out, Obi-Wan agreeing.

“Whatever it was obviously brought me and that ‘Ultron’ creature here and sent your friend somewhere else.” Mulan pointed out before asking “Do you know what it is? Or what could have caused it?”

I believe I have the answers you seek. a voice from almost nowhere replied, everyone on the deck jumping as they looked to see who or what it was.

The figure almost seemed like a ghost. He was visible to all yet was transparent, an odd magical aura around him. No one on the ship recognized the figure of Doctor Strange standing before them, many tensing and reaching for their weapons in reaction.

Seeing him Mulan asked “I take it this sort of thing isn’t common for you either?”

“Nope.” Both Obi-Wan and Ahsoka replied.

There’s no need for hostile action. Strange began. I come as a friend. My name is Doctor Stephen Strange, and like the girl there he pointed at Mulan I come from a world beyond your own. A world effected by the anomaly that displaced her, Ultron, and many others. I speak to you now while also addressing most of them as well.

**********

And true to his word Doctor Strange did indeed commune with many of the hero across the scope of the fused universes. From the Baxter Building in New York City, the Millennium Falcon out in space, the palace of Arendelle, even to the small space pod that carried Yoda and Tinkerbell. All while within the confines of his Sanctum Sanctorum, using one of the many magical artifacts and spells of his knowledge to cast himself this far; something he had to explain to a few of the heroes within the different places While not able to commune with all he reached as far and wide as he could.

**********

After hearing his explanation Mr. Incredible said to the magical projection of Doctor Strange “Alright. Suppose we believe this whole magic thing, and you are from the same place as that ‘thunder god’ guy, how exactly did this all happen?”

Addressing all of the Incredibles he explained All universes, all realities, have what you would call a special energy. A unique signature or frequency of sorts. All of them act on their own and normally never interact with one another.

Dash nodded like he knew what was being said before whispering to Violet “You have any idea what he means?”

“I’m just taking his word for it at this point.” She replied, both soon being hushed by their mother.

Strange continued with In my reality there are six powerful objects that can bend the very fabric of order. They can control time and space. Even reality itself bends to the concentrated powers these objects hold.

**********

“The Infinity Stones.” The Scarlet Witch realized, Strange nodding her answer was right.

Hearing that Princess Anna had asked “So these stones are like magic then?”

In a sense. A very powerful and dangerous magic that cannot fully be controlled.

“But how could they so this?” Quicksilver asked. “We’ve seen what they can do in our reality but I thought they were only effective in our dimension. I’ve never heard of winding up in a completely different universe before.”

True. But one of these stones has been able to travel to other worlds before. And through its power someone had managed to see into the other realities. Like the one you two managed to wind up in.

“Well that’s lucky.” Anna said, making everyone give her an odd look. “I mean that they wound up here. I mean think of any place else they might have landed.”

Despite this Elsa then asked “So how did everyone get displaced like this?”

Through the use of the Stones the one responsible had broken through to other universes, seeing the potential in each of them. Strong heroes, noble fighters and those who he knew would stand against him. In his quest for domination over all he used the powers of the Stones, along with some newly advanced technology beyond the understanding of many, he attempted to fuse the universes together and thus gain power over all of them. This attempt failed but the shock of this experiment had caused something of a ripple effect, displacing individuals not only from space but even time itself.

**********

“Guess that answers a few things.” Han commented to himself while glancing at Aladdin and Jasmine nearby in the cockpit of the Millennium Falcon. He turned back to Strange and asked “How do we fix it?”

When the anomaly occurred the Infinity Stones themselves were also displaced from their reality. Scattered amongst the others they’d come into contact with. To resort the proper order the Stones must be found. From there we can determine a way to fix all that’s been undone.

Nodding at this Aladdin had asked “Where do we find them?”

I can only tell you where the closest one to your location is. The others will find the rest. But be warned, you will not be the only ones seeking them. The one who’s responsible for all of this seeks to attempt his experiment yet again. Only now he will do so with the technologies gained from the other dimensions to his advantage. With them he may yet attain his goal.

**********

“Yeah.” Fury replied. “Guess we’ve already met them.”

After both he, Hawkeye and Agent Hill glanced at the monitor where Admiral Thrawn’s cell was viewed the later asked “You keep talking about who’s responsible but you haven’t said WHO it is.”

Think. Who else in this or any universe would seek such power and through use of the Infinity Stones themselves? Who else truly understands there power and would do whatever necessary to achieve his own goals? Even by using pawns to do his deeds for him? Seeing the looks on both Fury and Hill as it dawned on them Strange replied I think we all know the only answer as to who it could be.

**********

“Thanos!” Captain America said, his fist clenching while the others were weary of the idea.

Hearing all of it through coms Iron Man replied “So old prune face is back, and this time he’s taking things to the next level.”

“We need to move. Now.” Black Panther insisted. He looked to Strange and said “Give us the locations of the nearest Stones.”

With a snap of his finger the projection of Strange magically sent the information to Iron Man’s armor, even from the Baxter Building, Friday saying [Coordinates…uploaded. I suppose. Locations verified, boss.]

Vision then suggested “We should return to Avengers Tower and conduct a proper strategy from there.”

When all agreed Cap asked Iron Man, he responding “Already on my way, Cap. And I’ll be bringing our pirate guest along as well.”

Jack began to awkwardly protest “Flattered as I am, mate, I think I’d best be getting back to the sea. She is a demanding temptress who…” Both Ant-Man and Falcon had stopped him, a hand on each shoulder as he tried to back away. “….who could wait, I suppose.”

**********

With everything cleared among them Doctor Strange had said to all Good luck. All of you. I will help where I can, but be on guard. Higher forces are at work and we must all be ready.

From the Sanctum Sanctorum Doctor Strange had broken his connection from the spell. He gasped for a moment as he backed away from the magic basin that he’d used to create the spell, Wong quick to see if he was alright as he stumbled for a moment.

Once Strange assured he was fine, getting back to his feet, he said “It’s begun. The pieces are on the move.”

“And what is our next plan?” Wong asked.

“I may have started off the Grandmaster’s little game, but that doesn’t mean I plan to stay a part of it. Time we look elsewhere.”

**********

“What do you mean I can’t come?” Anna protested to her sister.

“I mean it’s too dangerous.” Elsa insisted. “You heard what he said. There’s going to be a lot of bad people looking for the Stones. Meaning a lot of fighting, which means I can’t risk you getting hurt.”

Anna scoffed “I can handle myself in a fight just fine.”

“When’s the last time you were ever in a fight?” Elsa asked. “And I don’t mean a snowball fight with Kristoff and Olaf.”

It seemed Anna tried to respond several times before backing down, obviously proving she hadn’t, before pointing out “So what? I can’t go but you’re tagging along with them?” she indicated Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver.

“They have abilities just like me.” Elsa retorted. “And from what they’ve told us, Wanda and Pietro have dealt with this sort of things before.” Looking back to them she asked “Right?”

Wanda answered “Dealing with the Infinity Stones, of course. Though to be fair we have fought alongside people who don’t have powers like us.”

Anna had perked before Pietro pointed out “But to also be fair they usually had things like power armors and special training. And guns and bows in some cases.”

Anna pouted at this before Elsa said “See? You need to stay here. Keep Arendelle safe while I’m gone.”

“I’d do a better job keeping it safe if I went with you.” Anna insisted. “Even if I don’t know I can learn to fight. Besides four heads are better than three.”

Elsa, in a fit of anger, had slammed her hand on the nearby table and shouted “I SAID NO!” the entire surface soon being covered in ice.

The little scene had queued Wanda and Pietro that the two needed to talk; further so by the stern, stubborn look Anna had for her sister at this point. Both of them walked out of the room, closing the door behind but standing just on the other side once things had calmed.

“You’re doing it again.” Anna pointed. “You’re trying to push me away.”

“To keep you safe!” Elsa insisted.

“And look what happened last time!”

“This is different from last time!”

“How? And I mean really, how is it any different? We both have a job to do and you think you’re the only one who can do it but you don’t have to be. You’re my sister! I want to be there for you. But you need to trust me, Elsa. Please.” The two were quiet for a moment before Anna finally said “Don’t hide away from me again.”

Elsa had heard the compassion and sentiment in her sister’s voice. She took a deep breath and gave one of the heaviest sighs in her life she picked herself up and walked over, hugging Anna tightly for a good long moment. When she finished she went to the door and opened it to the waiting Wanda and Pietro.

“We’d better get going.” She said, glancing back to Anna to finished “We’d all better get going. The world’s not going to save itself.”

**********

“What do you mean you’re not going?” Jasmine asked, surprised at Han’s response to the call to aid the universes at risk.

“I mean I’m not getting mixed up in this.” He replied as he walked through the halls of the Millennium Falcon. “I’m just trying to make my way in the galaxy, alright? And part of that doesn’t involve me risking my neck and getting caught up in….whatever this nonsense is.”

“But you heard what he said.” Aladdin insisted. “We have to work together and try to fix all of this. It’s our only way home.”

“Well then maybe you should find someone else who’s crazy enough to help you.” Han insisted before calling “Chewie. Set course for the nearest port.” When Aladdin questioned what it was about he explained “I’m dropping you two off and then getting as far away from this as possible. You can find plenty of other idiots willing to risk their necks for some princess and her boyfriend. And probably a lot cheaper too.”

Han had made it back into the cockpit of the ship, sitting next to his Wookie co-pilot and already setting the coordinates. Aladdin was about to say something out of frustration but Jasmine stopped him, whispering that she would be handle it. She calmly took a seat behind him, Chewie noticing, before leaning up behind his seat.

“You’re not much of a hero type, are you?” she asked.

Han barley glanced back while answering “No. I’m the type who just looks out for himself.”

“So you’re saying you wouldn’t want all the fame? All the fortune?” This seemed to make Han stop and think as she continued “Think about it. You could spend your time, running around and staying out of danger. Making a few easy rewards here-and-there. But it would never be enough, am I right?” Han leaned back as he continued to hear her out, the princess adding “You do this, you save an entire universe, think about it. All the glory. All the wealth you’d make. How about no longer Han Solo, the smuggler. What about Han Solo, the hero of the galaxy?” She smirked as she finished with “Has a nice ring, doesn’t it?”

Han sat in silence for a long moment before looking over to Chewbacca. The Wookie grunted and roared something which made Han give him a “really?” look. He sighed and leaned back, contemplating, before finally sitting up and working on the controls of his ship.

“Chewiw, put in the coordinates that Doctor Weird guy left us.” He finally said, muttering under his breath “This is the last time I deal with princesses. I swear.”

**********

Hawkeye was waisting no time as he gathered his gear and made for the nearest quinjet he could find on the helicarrier. Practically right after Doctor Strange’s temporal visit Hawkeye had left, gathered everything he needed and without a word was already intent to take his duties elsewhere.

By the time he reached the hanger of the helicarrier he was stopped by Nick Fury, the colonel standing right in his way. It was only when he realized that Fury had somehow managed to beat him from the command deck to the hanger did he stop.

“Hoped you remembered your toothbrush.” Fury stated his joke.

“Don’t try to stop me, Nick.” Hawkeye replied. “I need to head back to the Avengers.”

“Wasn’t going to.” He replied. “I just want to make sure you head’s in the game, Barton.”

“Always is.” He replied as he continued walking for a quinjet, going right past Fury without hesitation.

“Natasha’s a survivor.” Fury said, this managing to stop Hawkeye for a moment. As he turned he continued with “She might just find a way out of wherever she is. The one thing she wouldn’t want is you messing up for her sake. I know she’s your friend, Barton, but don’t let that make you sloppy.”

A deep sigh before he turned to face Fury, saying “I’m bringing her back. I promise that much.”

With that Hawkeye finally boarded a quinjet and left, making all haste towards New York City and the Avengers towers. As Fury watched him take off he had confidence in Hawkeye managing to find and rescue Black Widow, he just hoped he would come back as well. And while worrying about his people he questioned who else might be in danger due to this new climatic threat to all of the universes themselves.

**********

In San Fransokyo the superhero group known as ‘the Big Hero 6’ were patrolling through the city. Jumping from rooftops, gliding on railway tracks, bouncing off cars and signs, the six heroes showed the city they were on constant watch; the neon lights of the city at night helping to illuminate their image. They included the young genius Hiro and his robotic companion, Baymax, the cheerful Honey Lemon, the neurotic yet brave Wasabi, the tough and athletic GoGo and the monster super-suit wearing Fred.

The group had eventually stopped to convene on a nearby roof, Hiro jumping off the back of Baymax as he asked “You guys see anything weird?”

“Aside from how bad some people are at parking their cars, not a thing.” Wasabi answered.

“At least not that we could see right away.” Honey Lemon commented.

“So maybe that flash was just some freak moment.” Wasabi insisted. “It’s nature. The one thing that can be controlled. It just has a way of, you know, doing its own thing. Like when it makes the weather not what the weather man says it is and then that spoils my whole day and-”

GoGo cut him off from his rambling by saying “Either way everything looks fine. Nothing to really worry about.”

“Unless that’s what they want us to think?” Fred began to speculate. “Maybe this is some preemptive attack by some hostile aliens! Or a mad scientist project gone wrong!”

“Or maybe you should stop marathoning those dumb movies every Saturday.” GoGo suggested.

Despite this Hiro turned and asked “Baymax? You sure nothing’s coming up on the scanners?”

[There have been no unusual reports, signatures, or phenomenon after the strange flash and sound.] the robot replied. [The city would appear to be functioning in an optimal state.]

Hearing that Hiro shrugged and said “Maybe it was just a fluke then. Guess everything’s okay.” A sudden crash and sound of screaming not too far away had soon caught all their attention. “And then again…”

The team sprang into action, heading towards the source of the commotion. They jumped and flew and zipped around before coming to the street where the crime took place, seeing people running in fear of something.

As the Big Hero 6 stopped a fleeing woman, trying to ask what was wrong, she screamed “Monster!”

Everyone looked to Fred who shrugged “What?”

“Not that one!” she corrected while squealing and pointing back “That one!”

As she fled away from the scene the team looked to see that a nearby restaurant had been smashed in by something large and heavy. They’d only gotten a little closer before the source of the destruction had made itself known. Coming out from the remains was the hulking form of the villain the Rhino, a small piece of food in one hand while a large bundle of it was carried in his other, massive hand.

“No sign of the stone.” Rhino said to himself. “But these people sure do make some good sushi.”

“What the heck is that?” Honey Lemon pointed and asked.

“No way!” Fred exclaimed with more enthusiasm. “That’s the sickest outfit ever!”

Hearing them Rhino turned to see them, groaning as he dropped what he’d stolen while saying “Sheesh. Even in this world there’s still jerks in costumes who won’t leave guys like me alone.”

The team now took a more defiant posture, Hiro saying to him “Alright. I don’t know who or what you are, but you’re coming to the police with us!”

“Maybe we can help them get you back to the safari, big guy.” Wasabi joked.

Smirking Rhino replied “And if I don’t feel like it, what you little punks gonna do?”

“You really think one rhino’s enough to take on the Big Hero 6?” Fred said in a heroic tone.

Suddenly as the team realized Rhino wasn’t alone, the sounds of others approaching, he smirked “Count again, kid.”

From all around one-by-one other villains began to appear, slowly surrounding the Big Hero 6. From a suddenly exploding neon sign a bolt of living electricity soon formed into the shocking Electro. From the sky swopped down the terrible Vulture. A cloud of sand that flew on its own landed and formed into that of the villainous Sandman. Bursting out from the sewers came the vicious Lizard. And finally, climbing down from the side of one of the nearby buildings thanks to the aid of his mechanical arms came the nefarious Doctor Octopus.

As the team found themselves surrounded Doc Ock chuckled “The Big Hero 6, huh? Well then let’s see how you match up against the might of the Sinister Six!”