Noon
Baxter building
Manhattan, NYC
Johnny came back flying and landed on the roof near Fantasti car. Then, he ran down stairs. He went into the training room and get inside of the simulation machine.
As the simulation turned on, he saw that only the villain was there. But there was no public. Flaming on, he flew up.
Johnny" Now, what?"
Then, he recalled Enigma's advice.
Enigma" It's on you, how to use them."
Sighing...
Johnny" I am going to fail this a lot but maybe I can use it for myself."
He then shoot his flames, trying to condense them.
....
Afternoon
Shield HQ Triskelion
Manhattan, NYC
Conference room
It was a state of art technology room. It had a round table with multiple screens behind it on the walls. Table was made of synthetic crystal imbued with holographic technology.
Fury Jr was present there, leaning in his chair and glaring at the morning event with his single eye.
Fury Jr " So, this morning, our very own, Johnny Storm was on a stroll. Where he saw a crisis of an endangered man on an elevator. He saved the said guy greatly.
But.... He almost created another crisis when a burning mass of elevator was going to melt a family. Instead, a very familiar portal appeared and sent that burning mass to god knows where.
As for one responsible, it was Enigma. Who also gave a pep talk to Torch, who was shaken by what he had almost done. So, I need answers."
HQ psychologist" Sir, it's been obvious since Mr Storm awakening after being... cured....of being mind controlled. That he was shaken. He decided to improve himself.
A good decision. But today event gave both a Pat and a slap on his face. Earlier, he was happy to save someone. Then, He was shaken by almost killing a family.
But most importantly, it was Enigma, who brought him back with new determination. This showed Enigma as an experienced middle aged person with use of powers.
He also recalled Mr Storm of his dead father. Which encouraged him but Enigma's advice to use Reed's assigned training methods for improving his power.
This was a proof of mentorship. Plus, we saw a new thing. A different symbol on his belt when he was talking to Mr Storm. A circle with three arrows pointing inside the circle.
This must be his team's symbol."
Fury Jr arched forward.
Fury Jr" This is both interesting and terrifying. Because if he's this strong, then what types of people are in his team? This is another flaw in our information gathering.
And keep an eye for individuals with such symbols."
All present agents nodded.
...
2 am
South Africa
Leif POV
I was flying as Enigma in the air above South Africa. A serious drought had come here. I was going to solve it. Air was very hot. So, I used cold touch on both my hands.
Then, I flew up in the cloud zone. Wind was slow too here. So I started rotating at this point. Soon, cold air released by my rotations were spreading around.
Soon, thunder clouds started to form over the south Africa and started to cover it. As expected, clouds filled with water started raining. As that happened, I stopped.
Enigma " These clouds are heavy enough to rain for a while. Rain will be beneficial to the region."
I went home with portal.
Evening
Leif room
Sorensen house
Brooklyn, NYC
Returning home, I merged with my clone and changed.
PAOA " Master, you are gaining a new power. You have received Epsilon class Changer type: Uncontrollable osmosis. I am turning IT off!"
Leif" A dehydration death."
....
8 October 2011
Saturday
Late morning
Asteroid base
Asteroid belt
Leif POV
My clone was acting as Leif on Earth. Currently, in my Enigma suit, I was in the monitoring room of my base. I had spread multiple surveillance drones around the solar system.
Suddenly, system starting blaring and a silver streak was shown on the screen. It was caught by drones on the borders of the Sun's solar system. I zoomed the footage and...
Leif " Fuck!"
It was Norrin Radd aka Silver Surfer. I quickly went out of the base through a portal when he was near Neptune and Pluto. Seeing, a portal appearing, he stopped for once for few seconds and saw me coming out.
He was about to move again when....
Enigma " Silver Surfer, stop! We need to talk."
I talked through telepathy and omni-lingual.
Silver" I don't know how you are talking in my language or who you are? I have to find a planet for my master."
Whoosh!
He moved past me?! DAMN! Using portal again, I appeared before him. I grabbed him and tried to dragged him with my solar system level flight speed which was nothing to his Universal level speed through his board.
But I was far stronger than him to grapple him. I detached him from his board due to recoil. We were near the Saturn's gravitational rings already.
Silver " Let me go! You will pay for this if my master know about this!"
Still grappling the struggling surfer.
Enigma " Then how about having a little chat, Norrin Radd?"
Silver" My name is Silver Surfer! That's the name, my master bestowed upon me on my birth!"
He's over zealous.
Leif in mind
Leif" PAOA? Can I remind him something about his past through telepathy."
PAOA" After Galactus messing with his soul, you can only remind him five things but it will have a serious backlash!"
She warned me.
Leif" Doesn't matter."
I used telepathy upon him and reminded him that he's Norrin Radd, to save Sham Bala, his wife, his home planet Zen la. He decided to serve Galactus as his Herald.
But Galactus messed up with his soul to erase his memories. While I was doing that a silver cosmic force started tearing through my body through his body.
Looked like old Galactus had a contingency plan. As I was done, he was stopped but a calling signal was sent by the said cosmic force attacking me.
This happened when I released the now unconscious Silver Surfer. My body was shining with arching cosmic force. His board was near too. I lost consciousness when I saw the Watcher, Uatu appearing.
Looked like you broke your vow seriously.
....
Early afternoon
Uatu secret base
Moon
Leif was laying on a bed. His nude body was covered in a blanket. His suit now, nothing but scrapes was laying on the ground. Uatu the Watcher along with Norrin Radd aka Silver Surfer were standing nearby.
A blue panel was in the air too.
PAOA " Master is about to wake up."
Some moments later, groaning. Leif opened his eyes and saw Watcher, Norrin and PAOA watching him waking up. Then, his eyes saw the scraps of his suit.
Watcher" It's alright. Your secret is safe with me. PAOA has told a lot about you."
Leif" Said the guy, who had already broken his Universal vow."
I replied.
Uatu" It was necessary and I am ready to accept it's consequences."
Norrin" Thanks for reminding me, who am I, my friend."
Leif shook his hand...
Leif" It's okay. Now, the important stuff. He's coming, right?"
Nodding...
Silver" Yes that was my last move before unconsciousness. I am sorry and don't worry. Your secret is safe with me."
Nodding, Leif pulled scraps of his suit with telekinesis and used atomic touch to remake his suit again. He came out of the blanket nude and wore his suit.
Enigma " PAOA. Status report?"
PAOA " Master. Your injuries by cosmic force has been completely healed."
Nodding, he turned to Surfer.
Enigma" Please answer my questions. It will help planning. You too, Watcher."
Surfer" Sure."
Nodding...
Watcher" Of course and you can call me, Uatu."
After some minutes...
Surfer" Are you sure?"
He was worried.
Watcher " It's very dangerous."
Enigma " But only way to save the Earth."
.....
Afternoon
Earth orbit
Sun's solar system
A colossal ship made by cosmic force was coming faster towards the Earth. Upon it in the centre, a 100 feet giant in purple and blue armour was sitting on a throne merged with the ship.
It was non other than the Galactus, the devourer of the worlds! As he reached near Earth's orbit, he saw his Herald, Silver Surfer now Norrin Radd with a guy in black suit, Enigma.
Galactus " Let me guess, you are the worm. Who impure my Herald!"
Silver" I will still serve you, master. All he did was remind me of myself. It will not stop me from serving you."
After some moments of looking at his Herald....
Galactus " So, what do you want, worm?"
Flying towards him...
Enigma" Devourer of the worlds! Lord Galactus! Please hear me, I have a preposition. I have learned from your Herald, how much energy you require to be full again.
If you allow me, I can help you with that by giving you my power in the form of cosmic force."
Light green lines covered his black suit body and a light green cosmic energy equal to Earth's started revolving around him in a circular manner.
Earlier ....
Enigma " How much energy Galactus had when he was full and when he started eating planets, Uatu?"
Thinking...
Uatu" Galactus total cosmic force is equal to cosmic force of 10 galaxies. He started eating planets for cosmic force after a decade of Earth's time when he started losing his power."
Enigma" So, ten percent is equal to cosmic force of a single galaxy?"
After some moments...
Enigma" Norrin, how much energy did he has now?"
Holding his chin...
Silver" As I recalled, master has 90% of his power."
Sighing...
Enigma" Good... Now, PAOA. If I use my reality manipulation to change my Omniversal level Omega class: power tinkering into a cosmic force power, can I fill him up?"
After some moments...
PAOA" Yes, Master. But....it will have serious consequences and backslashes. Besides you can only use it like that for few minutes."
Nodding...
Enigma" That's all, I need."
Now, back to present....
Galactus looked at him for few moments and....
Galactus " I have realised what you are doing. But...."
His colossal ship made by cosmic force merged with his body and his body started shining while enlarging. When light vanished, he was big enough to grab Earth like a person would do to eat a sweet bun in his palm to eat.
He raised his right hand and covered the Earth in a grabbing manner. Then, he raised his left hand and....
Galactus " Now, come to my left hand and feed me. But remember if you failed to full my cosmic force. I will eat your planet before you realise."
Nodding, Enigma flew towards his hand faster. Then, after reaching above his palm. He arched forward and started releasing cosmic force towards the centre of Galactus palm with a shout which only Silver and his Master could hear.
Enigma " Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!"
A light green cosmic force outlined the Galactus body. After a minute....
Galactus " That's not enough."
Enigma straightened up releasing cosmic force on the level of a solar system. Light green coils of cosmic force covered Galactus body. While Enigma was howling.
Enigma " HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!"
After another minute....
Galactus" That's not enough either."
Now, Enigma arched backwards with his limbs stretched and started releasing cosmic force at a galaxy level. Lightnings of cosmic force covered Galactus's body while Enigma was howling.
Enigma " HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!"
After a minute....
Galactus" That's enough. I am full!"
Enigma straightened himself while stop releasing the cosmic force. He turned off the cosmic force but his black suit was still covered with light green circuit lines.
Galactus returned to his previous size with his reformed ship after another blinding light.
Galactus " As promised, I will leave your planet intact."
Enigma" Lord Galactus! Can you travel randomly in space until you require cosmic force again?"
Raising his finger...
Galactus" Know your place, weakling! Even though you have fill me up to my max power. There's a limit to what you can ask! If you want a favour, you will have to accept something too."
After some moments....
Enigma" Alright, then, please travel across space randomly until you are full."
Until now, he was talking through telepathy.
Galactus " Granted. I will start eating when I will be losing my power. I will eat the very first suitable planet near me."
Enigma" Accepted and if that will be Earth. Will you allow me to fill you up again?"
After some moments...
Galactus" Granted. I know what you have done. You have use reality manipulation to turn your power tinkering power into cosmic force. But it will have serious consequences and backlashes.
For a half star rotation of your planet, you will not be able to use those powers again. Next, you for 6 and half rotations of your planet along its axis, you will be barely able to move.
In other words, it's you now, who is nerfed conditionally. You are the one, who will be not his 100%. Let's go, Silver Surfer."
Silver" Coming, Master! Good luck, My friend."
Then, both moved out of the solar system like streaks and Enigma fell in a portal of his own.
....
Earlier afternoon
When Enigma went to talk with Galactus. Silver Surfer started his and Uatu plan.
Earlier...
Enigma had went out for some reason.
Uatu " I want you to broadcast the entire event through your cosmic force on Earth's settlements' skies and on their technology. Also introduce yourself and tell what's going on.
Give a visual power scale of the event."
Silver" Why?"
Sighing...
Uatu" First, I didn't think, Enigma will be this great but now, I do. You do that and I will be here prepared for receiving him on exhaustion."
Silver" Alright."
Now in present....
Silver Surfer used his cosmic force and created thousands of visual panels and even hijacked the telecommunications.
Silver Surfer " Greetings! The denizens of planet Earth!"
He was sending his voice in their language through cosmic force and omni lingual bestowed upon him by Galactus.
Putting his right hand on his chest...
Silver " I am Norrin Radd aka Silver Surfer, the Herald of my master, Galactus, the Devourer of the worlds! I came in his servitude to save my planet from being eaten by Galactus.
Right now, an individual from your planet is making an interesting negotiation with my master. I am going to make you hear and see it with my cosmic force which was bestowed upon me by my master."
Then, he broadcasted Enigma and Galactus's negotiations. Galactus being transforming into an astronomical giant.
Silver " That's the truth form of my master."
Then, he showed how Earth was in his master's PALM and how Enigma starting to feed him. He was showing a scale of cosmic force releasing from Enigma from planetary, solar system and galaxy level.
Then, he broadcasted the truth. The ultimate sacrifice done by Enigma.
Silver " You are a lucky planet to have someone like him."
Then, he ended the broadcast when Galactus called him. All this event had left people on Earth awed, astonished, baffled, shocked and speechless. Thousands of kids cried either alone or hugging thier mothers.
Mothers were crying too. World which was afraid of Meta humans and hated and feared them was saved by Enigma, the ultimate super Meta human. Even Shield and Pentagon was speechless.
....
Afternoon
Uatu lunar base
Enigma with his light green circuit lines disappearing fell from a vanishing portal. But he didn't fell on the floor.
Uatu" I got you, friend."
He carried him and a blue panel appeared.
PAOA" As Galactus said, master and his Leif clone both have fainted. I am inducing extreme fever symptoms in his Leif clone in his room. So, he can bed rest without any tension for next 12 hours in sleep and upcoming 6 days."
Uatu" To tell you the truth, I was going to ask Reed Richards to help us before to do something drastic. But looks like it's not needed. Plus, I have a bad feeling about our universe's Reed."
Then, he started taking out Enigma's armour. So, he could sleep on his bed.
....
Earlier
Afternoon
Xavier school for gifted youngsters
Westchester, NY
Jean, Scott and Bobby were training in the danger room. When suddenly, it went off.
Hank" Something wrong! Come out!"
They went out and Jean felt a fear from children.
Jean" Something is appearing on the sky!"
Scott " WHAT?!"
Nodding...
Jean" I don't know but let's go."
As they came out, they found Professor Charles with kids. At that time, the broadcast started. They heard Silver Surfer's introduction. Which terrified everyone.
Professor X " This is bad."
Then, they saw the negotiations among Enigma and Galactus. Where he turned into an astronomical Giant, they could see an enormous finger in the sky.
Bobby " ARE YOU SERIOUS?!!"
Then, they see him powering Galactus up to full. Then, they learned about his new nerfed condition and future backlashes.
Jean " Say, Scott. Are you happy now?"
Tears were falling from her eyes.
Scott" Why would I?!"
Jean " Didn't you said he's too powerful?! He should not have power tinkering and reality manipulation?! Then, here! You have IT!"
Scott clenched his teeth.
Warren" Jean. You know, he didn't mean that?"
He had arrived with Beast and tried to calm her.
Jean" But it has happened! HE HAS SACRIFICED NOT JUST HIS STRONGEST POWERS FOR SIX MONTHS BUT ALSO HIS HEALTH FOR SIX DAYS AND HALF!!!
CAN HE DO THAT?! NO! YOU ASKED ME, WHY I ADMIRE HIM?! WELL, YOU JUST SAW THE REASON!!! FOR HIS SELFLESSNESS!!! BECAUSE OF WHICH WE ARE SAVED!!!"
She ran into the mansion sobbing. Children were already crying.
Warren" You should not say that."
Scott " No. It's better. Besides now that he's nerfed. World will return to how it was."
He was delusional.
Bobby" Are you an idiot? Or do you think, she will be your girlfriend? Say that to her and forget about her being your girlfriend for good."
Grunting...
Scott" Why? WHY?! It's Enigma's fault that we are labelled a different species now! So, by him being nerf, it should go back to normal."
Professor X" No, Scott. You are wrong."
Nodding....
Hank" He's right. Something tells me that things are going to be bad now that he's not out there."
.....
Earlier afternoon
Baxter building
Manhattan, NYC
Fantastic Four were in the Reed's lab. Where they saw Enigma's negotiations with Galactus.
Reed " Should he boast his power on time like this? His bluff will kill us all?!"
Then, they saw the giant form of Galactus holding Earth in his right palm.
Johnny " What now, Reed?! Do you have any ideas?!"
He taunted and Reed grunted.
Reed" I will need time!"
Then, they saw Enigma transferring his power to full Galactus.
Reed " IMPOSSIBLE!!! HOW HE HAS SO MUCH POWER?!!"
Then, they heard Galactus words of his sacrifice.
Ben" He saved us."
Susan " On the cost of his powers and health..."
Sobbing, she turned around and Johnny hugged her.
Reed " I think, this is our best chance to get rid of him."
Everyone was shocked. Ben was speechless. Susan broke the hug.
Susan " Are you out of your mind?! He saved us by almost sacrificing himself!"
Reed" But you saw his power! HE'S THE MOST DANGEROUS META HUMAN! WE HAVE TO END HIM, NOW!"
With tears falling from her eyes...
Susan" You are not my husband."
She ran out sobbing.
Sighing...
Reed " She will understand later. Now, I am going to scan for his location. Then, Johnny, you can go and burn...."
Pow!
Johnny punched him on his face.
Johnny" I think, you need to visit a doctor."
He said and went out with Ben following him. Leaving Reed to grunt.
...
Earlier afternoon
Lab
Stark tower
Manhattan, NYC
Tony POV
I was working on my armours to counter Enigma's powers but how could I stop him from bending reality. All I could think was crowd control. Then, I saw this broadcast by an alien.
I was baffled once again. Now, I was looking at a colossal cosmic being, who was holding the Earth in his palm like a candy to eat. Then, I saw Enigma and his..... power.
I knew, he was strong. But to be more stronger than a galaxy, haah. I didn't imagine. But they said that every dark cloud had a silver lining. He was nerfed now.
Maybe the days of my greatness hadn't ended yet. I just have to save some people and people would call me great again.
....
Earlier afternoon
Lab
Pym residence
Manhattan, NYC
Both Hank and Janet saw the broadcast where Janet became emotional on the sacrifice done by Enigma. Hank got an inspiration for his Pym particles through Galactus.
...
Evening
Shield HQ Triskelion
Manhattan, NYC
Natasha Romanova POV
I came to the meeting today because what happened today was both world building and world shattering. That's why, this meeting was really important. I was sitting in the state of the art conference room.
Captain America was here too. Maybe only because of what happened and for Enigma's sake. Fury Jr was sitting on his chair with his elbows on the table.
Said table was made of high-tech glass. On which holograms of today's events were visible.
Fury Jr " Today, as an inhabitant of the Earth, we saw something strange and dangerous. A broadcast done by an entity, said to be a servant of a cosmic being, probably known in space as devourer of the worlds, Galactus!
He came to Earth to eat it to full himself with its cosmic force. But, he was stopped, not by force but by negotiation. Which was done by Enigma."
Looking at everyone present in the conference room.
Fury Jr" Then, Galactus, who was sitting like a king on his throne of his ship. He merged with his ship and turned into a much more colossal cosmic being!
Who was able to grab the Earth, our very planet like it was some kid's food. Then, unthinkable happened! Enigma, who, we thought was an omega Meta human."
He looked at the holograms again.
Fury Jr" He sacrificed his two powers to full Galactus with cosmic power equivalent to a galaxy! It's more than we ever dreamt of his height. But now, he's unable to move for six and half day.
As for his powers, he will get them back in six months. So, how are we going to deal with him?"
Captain" Excuse me! Fury, are you sane? You just said and the entire world saw his sacrifice for our planet! And you want to go after him?!"
He was pissed.
PR Officer" Ahem! Sorry, sir. But after Project: Sentinel, our public image isn't good. And if we go after Enigma now when he saved the planet..."
Fury Jr raised his hand...
Fury Jr" I got IT! We won't go against him but we can locate him. Try to analyse his energy in space. Meeting adjourned!"
He stormed out and everyone followed. It's true Fury Jr, Shield couldn't go after him but Hydra could. Especially when he's nerfed. With this, Hydra would grew stronger.
....
9 October 2011
3 am
Uatu lunar base.
Leif POV
I woke up again nude in a bed covered by a blanket.
Uatu " How are you?"
Leif " Miserable. Can't move?"
Haha...
Uatu " You will be alright."
A blue panel appeared.
PAOA" Master. Your clone is currently in hospital. Astrid took him. I had induced the symptoms of high fever. He has woken up too. "
Leif" I see. Well, you are allowed to use my portal to send Lodestar to the base. If anything happens. He can equip there, then..."
PAOA" I know, master. I am your second awakening. Omniversal level Omega class Changer type: Power adaptability and Omniversal adaptability aka PAOA remember.
Leave these things to me and rest."
I nodded and slept again.
...