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𝑮𝑨𝑴𝑬 𝑶𝑭 𝑺𝑼𝑹𝑽𝑰𝑽𝑨𝑳
-𝒔𝒆𝒃𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏
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seventeen.
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❝WAY DOWN WE GO.❞

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          PETER SOARED AROUND IN THE AIR, USING THE SHIFTING GRAVITY TO HIS ADVANTAGE. He slung a web around Mantis who was unconscious, twisting through a floating boulder that had a hole blasted through the middle.

He hung Mantis by her torso to a floating piece of crumbled metal. "I got you! I got you!" He turned his head, going after Drax next. "Lucy?! How you doing?"

He heard her puff a sharp stream of air. "Working on it!"

Lucy also skillfully twisted her body as she swung back and forth. She webbed onto Quill, narrowly missing a piece of the moon that darted past her. When she was able to hang him from a floating boulder, she went for Lexi and Amber next.

          THANOS PUSHED AWAY DEBRIS, TRAINING HIS EYES ON STEPHEN.

Stephen twirled his hands before hitting them on ground, his magic stringing towards Thanos.

Thanos bounded over it, throwing his fist forward and used the Power Stone. Stephen stretched out his hands, casting the Mirror Dimension before pushing it towards him.

Thanos lifted his hand, breaking the Dimension easily with the Power Stone. Using the Space Stone, he vacuumed in the shards of glass before projecting it back Stephen.

Stephen quickly twisted his hands, counteracting it and turning the attack into green butterflies.

Thanos flinched, watching as the illusioned butterflies fluttered gently past him.

Stephen hovered in the air, multiplying his arms before breaking off into multiples of himself. All Stephen outstretched their arms, tying Thanos down.

Thanos clenched his hand, using the Power Stone to make all the fake Stephens disappear. With the Reality Stone next, he dragged Stephen closer, gripping him by his neck tightly.

"You're full of tricks, wizard." Thanos reached forward, ripping the Amulet off his neck. Stephen cried out in protest. "But you never once used your greatest weapon."

He crushed the necklace in his hand, not surprised to find the Time Stone not hidden within it. "A fake."

Throwing Stephen to the ground; hitting him unconscious, he was taken back when a device as big as his gauntlet slapped against his palm, restricting it from closing.

Tony landed on his knees before standing and glaring at the Titan beneath his mask. "You throw another moon at me..." he panted angrily. "...and I'm gonna lose it."

Thanos nearly smirked. "Stark."

"You know me?"

"I do." Thanos narrowed his eyes and the man. "You're not the only one cursed with knowledge."

Tony scoffed. "My only curse is you."

Six small rockets launched from his back, aiming towards Thanos. Thanos frowned, lifting his left arm. "Come on!"

They exploded against him. With the smoke thick, Tony threw himself at Thanos, colliding his foot boosters into him. Flipping in the air, Tony planted himself to the ground. When Thanos tried to step forward, Tony lifting his hands, his hands replaced with thick nano-metal. Tony punched Thanos, making him stumble back into a nearby rock pile. Thanos grabbed Tony's helmet, ripping it away. The billionaire looked up at the Titan with wide eyes before another helmet phased over his head.

Thanos punched Tony down before ripping the device off his left hand. Thanos used the Power Stone to send a beam of energy at Tony, who blocked it with a body shield.

When the beam of energy died, Tony flew at Thanos, using to foot to grapple the gauntlet, pinning it to the ground. With his fist, he smashed it into Thanos' cheek.

Thanos reached up, swiping his finger over the small cut. He looked up at Tony with menacing eyes, smirking devilishly. "All that for a drop of blood."

Thanos ripped his hand out from under Tony, flipping him into the air. Tony landed on his back, narrowly getting time to raise his arms when Thanos struck down a punch.

And another.

And another.

And another.

The Titan lifted Tony by the head before blasting him with the Power Stone. Tony stood with a wobble, using his only repulser to hold off Thanos while his nano-suit tried to repair itself but failing to do so.

When Thanos neared, he swatting Tony, knocking away his patched helmet and most of the armour covering his arms. When Thanos held one of Tony's fists, he used the other to form a long sharp blade.

Tony swung at him, only for Thanos to capture it, snap it off, and impale Tony in the stomach.

Tony gasped in pain, suddenly gripping onto Thanos' hand for support. Thanos led Tony to a flat rock, sitting him down. He gently held his head, bending down to his height. "You have my respect, Stark. When I'm done, half of humanity will still be alive."

Letting go of him, Thanos stepped back. "I hope they remember you."

Tony continued to gasp for air as the sudden coppery taste of blood filled his mouth. He looked up at Thanos with pleading eyes. Thanos raised his left hand, four out of the six Stones glowing brightly.

"Stop."

Thanos turned his head, watching Stephen grunt, trying to sit up properly. "Spare his life, and I will give you the Stone."

"No tricks." Thanos replied, studying the doctor skeptically. Stephen tiredly shook his head. Thanos aimed the gauntlet at him threateningly.

"Don't." Tony spat, blood sputtering onto his lip.

Stephen lifted his hand, pointing his thumb and index finger, making the Time Stone suddenly appear out of thin-air. Thanos extended his right hand as Tony shook his head in disappointment.

Stephen let go of the Stone, watching it float over to Thanos. He gripped it between his index and thumb, letting it go as it fitted into the socket over his thumb. When the Time Stone was snug, he felt his body relish with newfound power.

He looked down at his new prized possession. "One to go."

A few blasts sparked off his gauntlet and Thanos looked up to see Quill rush in, crying out in rage. He continued to fire as Thanos disappeared through a portal. Quill flew where Thanos previously was, crashing into the ground. He blindly raised his gun, flailing it around. "Where is he?!"

Tony panted as he repaired his wound with his nano-tech. He slumped over, glancing at Quill who stared back with fear. "Did we just lose?"

Looking over at Stephen next, his frown deepened. "Why would you do that?"

Stephen swallowed as Lexi, Lucy, Peter, Drax and Mantis emerged over the small hill. "We're in the endgame now."

M'BAKU GROWLED AS HE TOOK OUT ANOTHER ALIEN WHILE THOR DESTROYED THE SHIPS OUTSIDE THE DOME.

Wanda landed in the forest, rushing over to wounded Vision who sat against a log. She knelt down, cradling his face. Vision looked up at her before crying out in pain, the Mind Stone vividly shining.

"What?" Wanda pressed. "What is it?"

Vision looked up with wide eyes, searching around. "He's here."

A sudden breeze picked up as Steve studied the shaking leaves. He pressed on his comm. "Everyone on my position. We have incoming."

Joining him, Sam, Natasha, T'Challa, Okoye, Anastasia and Bruce looked around.

"What the hell?" Natasha muttered, squinting her eyes.

A cloud of blue suddenly appeared and Thanos stalked out from it. Wanda stood, bringing her hands together to form a ball of red. She drew in a shaky breath, fear almost making her paralyzed.

Vision's gazed lowered, the dreadful feeling of death creeping upon his shoulders.

"Cap," Bruce said in a low tone, nodding at Thanos. "That's him."

Steve clenched his fist, bringing out the spike in his wrist-shield. "Eyes up." he broke into a run. "Stay sharp."

Thanos stalked forward, unphased at everyone running at him. Using the Space Stone, he brushed off Bruce, merging him into a nearby rock wall.

With the Power Stone next, he lifted Steve into the air, sending him flying away. Grabbing T'Challa by the neck, he slammed his fist into him, beating him to the ground.

Sam swooped in, falling when his wings snapped in two.

"Wanda," Vision hushed, standing on his knees. Wanda sharply turned to him, breath hitching. "It's time."

"No." Wanda replied shakily, clenching her teeth.

"They can't stop him Wanda, but we can." he grabbed her hand, forcing her to turn to him. "Look at me."

She reluctantly obeyed, itching to look back at Thanos who neared closer by the second.

"You have the power to destroy the Stone." Vision explained, still holding her hand.

"Don't." Wanda warned.

"You must do it. Wanda, please." Vision pleaded as Wanda finally fully turned to him. He pressed her warm hand to his cold cheek. "We are out of time."

"I can't." Wanda whispered, tears filling her eyes. Vision nodded at her.

"Yes, you can." He pushed back her hand enough before aiming it at his head. "If he gets the Stone, half the Universe dies." Wanda stepped back, her face twisting in sadness. "It's not fair. It shouldn't be you, but it is."

"It's all right." Vision nodded encouragingly. "You could never hurt me." He watched as a tear escaped her eye.

"I just feel you."

Bearing all the energy she could muster, she aimed her power at the Stone, beginning to destroy it.

Behind her, Thanos used the Space Stone to crush Rhodey's armour, compressing his chest painfully. Turning around, he used the Power Stone on Anastasia to blast her away, her back painfully colliding into a nearby tree.

Bucky cried out, emerging from behind a tree and shooting at Thanos. Clenching his fist, Thanos blasted Bucky away, he body rolling near Ana.

Okoye threw her spear at him, which easily got deflected. She yelled as her body lifted into the air, being thrown away. Natasha tripped on the ground as tree roots sprouted from it, locking over her body tightly.

Groot used his roots to contain Thanos, but they were easily broken. Steve slid under Thanos' arm, striking his knee before uppercutting his chin.

Thanos outstretched his left hand, being taken back when Steve grabbed onto it, holding him off. Thanos narrowed his eyes, observing as Steve gritted his teeth, turning into a battle cry. With his right hand, he struck Steve down to the ground.

Wanda turned, seeing the rest of her team down. Outstretching her other hand, she held off Thanos, still slowly destroying the Mind Stone. Thanos used the Space Stone to fight off her power, but wasn't able to as Wanda pushed him back further.

Wanda's sight blurred with tears, watching as Vision mouthed the words I love you.

The Mind Stone started to crack, before finally exploding, along with his body.

Thanos stood with a huff, walking over to Wanda who collapsed to her knees. "I understand, my child. Better than anyone."

Wanda looked back with hollow eyes. "You could never."

He reached down, rubbing her head sympathetically with his fingers. Wanda flinched away from his touch as Thanos continued to gently rub her hair. "Today I lost more than you could know. But now is not the time to mourn."

He stepped away from Wanda, standing over Vision's shattered body. "Now, is no time at all."

Raising his hand, he activated the Time Stone to reverse Vision's death. Wanda's eyes widened as realization settled in. When Vision's body reformed, Wanda jumped to her feet. "NO!"

Smacking her away, Thanos grabbed Vision by the neck, savagely grabbing the Mind Stone and ripping it from his forehead. He dropped the Android's body, now it being lifeless; drained of his colour.

When Thanos placed the last Stone in his gauntlet, his boys flourished with a rainbow of colours, now feeling invisible with godly power.

He looked at the finished gauntlet before a shot of lightening pushed him to the ground. Thor soared in, throwing the Stormbreaker at Thanos.

Thanos stood, using all six Stone to fight it off but gasped as the axe struck his chest. He fell to one knee.

Thor landed in front of the Titan, striding forward and placing a hand on the back of his neck. "I told you..." he placed his other hand on the flat side of Stormbreaker. "...you'd die for that."

He pushed the axe in further, making Thanos yell in pain.

Thor watched as his head fell with his arms. He panted before trying to look back up at Thor. "Y-You...you should've...you should've gone for the head."

Thor's eyes narrowed confusion before Thanos lifted his left hand, pressing his middle finger to his thumb and...

Snap.

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2,000+ words

back to back update cause
i'm hella impatient,
hahahahahahahahahahahaha

wowowowow.
we're nearing the end,
next one is the last chapter...
you guys ready?

i mean... emotionally ready?

*devilish smirk*