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"I know, I know, you miss me very much. But I'm really not your brother. Here, I'm the younger brother." After Pietro hugged Scarlet Witch, he said while sitting and eating breakfast.
At the long dining table, Pietro sat opposite his sister. To his left was a gentle blond woman who was caring for a little boy of two or three. To his right were two girls about Billy's age and America.
Wanda and Scarlet Witch sat opposite each other, Billy and his two children sat close to Scarlet on both sides, and Stephen and Strange sat next to Wanda.
"I'm sorry, I just missed you too much. You can't imagine how much pain your death brought me. My only relative left me." Scarlet Witch's emotions fluctuated greatly. If it weren't for the straitjacket on her body, she would definitely not be able to control her chaotic power at this time, letting it overflow and affect the surroundings.
"Okay, I know I died miserably in other universes. All sorts of bizarre, unrealistic ways. Killed by a bullet? I can't imagine!" Pietro didn't try to correct Scarlet Witch, but instead followed her lead. He understood the other-universe sister's current state of mind and emotions. Although his initial cautious care and heartache had faded considerably after so many experiences, it didn't mean he was numb to it. He simply comforted her in a way he believed was better and more comfortable for her.
At the same time, he was somewhat speechless about the other universe's constant death and early exit. It was the first time he felt that the fate of his other universe self was so unfortunate and his experience was so tragic.
Both his parents died, and he endured various experiments and death threats. Finally, after mastering his power, he died on the battlefield. Anyway, it was just death after death. None of the endings he heard about him were unexpected.
Of course, this may also be because only after experiencing those painful experiences can one after another Wanda, who is severely traumatized, cross the universe and come here. Happy people don't need this, right?
"It's great that you're alive here," Scarlet Witch said with tears in her eyes after briefly viewing Pietro as her brother, who had once depended on her for survival. She knew in her heart that this was not her dead brother, but that didn't stop her from treating him as family.
"Reunion is beautiful. You should stay here for a while, so there's no need to be like this." Wanda patted the emotional Scarlet Witch's shoulder through the child. Scarlet Witch had been in a state of excitement since she saw the child. Wanda wanted to try to help her control her emotions and gradually calm them down.
Emotional fluctuations significantly increase and impact the power of Chaos. This is why Wanda had previously insisted on preparing a straitjacket for Scarlet Witch. After all, she had suffered losses in this regard before. If she hadn't intervened in time, her out-of-control alter ego would have nearly caused even more serious problems.
Billy and his brother were both incredibly understanding and coaxing Scarlet Witch. This only made her even more animated and moved. In her previous paranoid state, she might have thought of monopolizing everything, but now, Wanda had given her new hope. This prevented her paranoid side from dominating her consciousness; it didn't disappear, but was temporarily redirected in other directions.
Seeing this, Strange felt a bit more at peace. At least Scarlet Witch seemed relatively normal now, no longer in that incommunicative, extreme, paranoid state. Honestly, he no longer wanted to face that impassive, self-absorbed world, unable to communicate, driven madly by a single goal.
He was told but no one listened, and he couldn't win even when he was beaten. This was the summary of his embarrassing escape experience during this period.
"What are your plans for the next step?" Stephen whispered to Strange. They had already eaten breakfast, so they only ate a little of the food on the table.
"Let's go back to our original universe." Strange shrugged. He felt he was no longer needed here.
"It's right to go back. But if there's nothing going on there, you can also come here for further training to deal with subsequent troubles." Stephen reminded.
"Subsequent troubles?" Upon hearing this, Strange subconsciously glanced at Scarlet Witch, who was playing enthusiastically with the two children and enjoying their company.
"She's just the current problem." Stephen noticed Strange's look and offered his explanation. "The subsequent problems will be managing the fluctuations in other universes. You have to understand that the universe is a very delicate system, very sensitive. Every planet has a butterfly effect. The chaos caused by your traveling through the universe is bound to have sequelae. If the Doctor Stranges of some universes, that is, us, were dead, things would be even worse."
Strange nodded. It wasn't as if he didn't understand what Stephen meant. Even if he hadn't reminded him, he would have thought about this possibility and faced this necessary problem after a while.
"We have rich experience in dealing with this kind of thing, and we are professional and skilled in the business. But after all, it was you who caused the trouble, so you should solve it yourself. But I can provide you with some help, how about it?" Stephen put his hand on Strange's shoulder and said with a smile.
"I always feel that you are planning something." Strange looked at the hand on his shoulder and sensitively noticed something strange.
"I'm just clarifying the division of responsibilities! I already have a lot on my plate, don't add to my troubles!" Stephen didn't mind that Strange could sense his calculations. After all, he was another version of himself, a familiar stranger, so it wasn't surprising that he noticed. He had no intention of doing anything to Strange, just trying to recruit him into his Doctor Strange team.
"No problem," Strange nodded. If anything happened to the universes he and Scarlet Witch had passed through, it would indeed be his responsibility. Stephen had assigned the responsibility to him, letting him handle it, and that was as it should be. He had no intention of shirking his responsibility. Besides, he was also very curious about this universe, especially its Kamar-Taj.
While I'm learning to deal with these problems, I shouldn't be rejected if I go to Kamar-Taj to borrow some magic books, right? Strange thought.
"You said I could have my own child, a child that truly belongs to me?"
After breakfast, Scarlet Witch, returning to Wanda's home as she watched Pietro take the children to school, immediately began to ask questions. The atmosphere and feeling she had just had at the table were truly wonderful. It filled her heart, leaving her with a sense of fulfillment, happiness, and being needed. This was what she had been pursuing, madly and persistently, even across universes and dimensions.
That superficial feeling not only failed to satisfy her, but made her even more eager, eager for it to become a reality! If she could go crazy and lose her mind for the scene of being surrounded by her loved ones before, then after experiencing it, she could go crazy and do anything to experience this feeling forever and become a qualified mother forever.
Even if the road ahead was a trap, even if it required a huge price to pay, Scarlet Witch was ready to jump in with her eyes closed. Right now, she only had one thing on her mind: to have her own Billy and Tommy! Not some illusory child, one that existed only through the power of chaos, but real, flesh-and-blood children with their own souls and emotions!
At this point, no one can stop her, no one can persuade her, and no one can change her will.
"Don't get excited. Since I said it, I will definitely do it. Besides, you are not the only one who has experienced this. It is not something that can be achieved overnight. Sometimes you are too fanatical and persistent. Even if you make your wish come true, it may not be what you thought." Wanda understood Scarlet Witch's excitement and impatience, but before that, she had to make many things clear to her.
"I know, I'm just a little excited." Scarlet Witch has already been reduced to going to some other universe and snatching the child from her own self in that universe. What else does she have to worry about? As long as there is hope, she is willing to cooperate and control herself.
Hope is her greatest light and bet.
"It seems there is nothing for us to do here anymore, so let's leave first?" Stephen raised his hand and said goodbye to Wanda and the others.
"We'll still need your help later." Wanda gestured.
"Anytime. Isn't that what Kamar-Taj and the Sorcerer Supreme do?" Stephen nodded in understanding. It was nothing more than issuing a certificate and helping with the process. He was very familiar with it. After saying that, he looked at Strange and America who was beside him. "What about you? Do you want me to take you back first, or do you want to come with me to Kamar-Taj to familiarize yourself with the business procedures?"
"Business?" Strange was stunned. He'd been planning to stay for a while to learn something. Scarlet Witch's problems were already resolved, and the Sorcerer Supreme should be able to handle his universe's troubles. After all, he was much better at handling these trivial matters than he was. He was just a little sensitive to the word "business." This reminded him of his time as a doctor.
"Don't worry about it." Stephen coughed and walked back the way he came.
"Can I go to the library in Kamar-Taj? There should be a lot of books there that I haven't seen." Strange gestured for America to follow, and quickly chased after her, walking shoulder to shoulder with Stephen, and asked curiously.
"Of course you can. You are not the only one who has made such a request. As long as you join us, you will have the right and qualifications to go to the library to browse magic books. But you know that for some dangerous books, you must have certain contributions and strength guarantees. However, you don't need to browse those taboo books in a short time. I think you should be more interested in other magic systems." Stephen replied.
"What contribution do you mean?"
"The assigned tasks, sorry, are mission completion. Simply put, as long as you can maintain the universe that has caused dimensional trouble because of you, it will be considered a contribution."
"That sounds quite humane. Aren't those my responsibilities anyway?"
"That's what I said, but if you don't care, it will definitely be my task again. Many people have already joined the Strange Group, but every new member is worth looking forward to and welcoming."
"Orientation?"
"It may not be appropriate to say this, but you know, newcomers always have the greatest drive and sense of responsibility."
"That doesn't sound like a good thing."
"I hope you enjoy it."
The sound of the conversation between the two Stephen Stranges became fainter and fainter as their backs got farther and farther away, and finally disappeared along with their disappearing backs.
"We can have a good talk now. At least we have plenty of time before the kids come home." Wanda watched Stephen and the others disappear, then she went back into the house with Scarlet Witch and closed the door.
"What do I need to do?" Scarlet Witch and Wanda sat at the two ends of the sofa, and she asked patiently.
"We need someone from Heberon to give you a comprehensive physical examination to determine your condition, and then develop a corresponding training plan based on the test results. This may require your blood and the power of chaos in your body. This kind of test can be done at any time, but my suggestion is that you'd better deal with your own mental problems first, and then start the training plan. This will help the mental health of your future children. You definitely want your children to be healthy, not just physically, but also mentally, right?" Wanda suggested.
"Of course, I definitely want them to be healthy. I'm just a little surprised. Has the technology in your universe reached this point? It's even possible to eliminate the influence and properties of Chaos?" Scarlet Witch was well aware of her problem. The Chaos within her body was already transforming her into something inhuman. High-dimensional energy could subtly and forcibly alter the characteristics of a being, transforming one form of life into another. This could be a physical or spiritual transformation. In this situation, if she couldn't overcome the influence of Chaos, it would be difficult for her to have descendants of her own bloodline like normal humans.
"The powerful one is Heibolun. Not to mention other aspects, just in terms of restraint and research on energy properties, Heibolun is also outstanding and unique." Wanda exclaimed.
"So what's the price? What price do I need to pay?" Scarlet Witch was ready to pay any price.
"Perhaps you don't understand that we, who can wield the power of chaos, are of irreplaceable value to them! Our existence is beneficial to them." Wanda smiled meaningfully and gave a surprising answer to Scarlet Witch.