Spider-Man 0X

Ch: 214 [Time Chamber]

[First Person POV]

[Peter's POV]

Stepping out of the mirror dimension was like waking from a dream, yet the weight of seventy years hung heavy in my mind. The city felt unchanged, eerily familiar yet distant. The air smelled crisp and clean, the breeze cool against my skin, but I felt... different.

For seventy years, I lived in silence. I crafted my world, shaped it with my hands, and molded reality itself to my will. And now, this world, this Earth—it seemed so fragile in comparison. So... temporary.

I stretched out my senses, allowing the celestial power within me to expand and search. It was instinctive now, something I couldn't have done before. My consciousness soared outward, faster than the speed of light, touching the minds and life forces of everyone in the city and then expanding further across the globe. I felt them—millions of people, moving through their daily lives, completely unaware of the cosmic balance that hung over them.

And then, I found them.

May was reading a book in the living room. Maddie was in the kitchen with MJ. They seemed to be cooking something. Michelle was on the balcony, watering the plants. Felicia was taking a stroll around the park. Gwen was driving somewhere... Cyborg Gwen was in the base, fiddling with her cybernetics. Sue was working at the Baxter Building. Wanda was in Kamar Taj, meditating. I could feel her overflowing chaos magic. She became strong in such a short time.

Frank was chasing down a truck as for Emma and Chat, the duo were busy fighting some rogue mutants in the Bronx. Well, everyone seemed to be doing alright.

Sigh! It feels like ages since I saw them. God, I'm glad everyone was alright.

I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. I knew what I had to do now. As much as I would like to go back and hug them, that would have to wait for the moment. Right now, I'm at my peak. So, why not strike the iron while it's hot?

I locked onto Wanda's location and took a step forward. The world blurred, and the city vanished in a flash. I reappeared in front of Kamar Taj, the sun burning bright overhead. The faint sound of chatter came from inside the temple, and I could sense the faint presence of dozens of sorcerers.

It was almost nostalgic.

The doors to the temple opened, and a pair of sorcerers stepped out, their robes fluttering in the breeze. They walked past me without sensing my presence, chatting idly about something I didn't care to pay attention to. I watched them go before turning back to the temple. The familiar entrance greeted me, unchanged since the first time I had seen it all those years ago. A part of me wanted to stop and take it all in, but there was no time for that. I had a promise to keep.

I walked through the doors without hesitation. Inside, the temple was bustling with activity. Sorcerers moved about the halls, going about their daily duties. I saw Wong overseeing a group of students as they practiced spells in the courtyard. They seemed to be practicing shields, conjuring protective barriers to defend against magical attacks.

I passed them by unnoticed, moving deeper into the temple.

I passed by the library. Sorcerers sat at the tables, poring over ancient tomes and scrolls. The air was filled with the faint hum of chatter, and the smell of old parchment hung heavy in the air. It was almost comforting. I still remember reading for hours on end in that place, searching for answers to questions I didn't even know I had.

I finally reached my destination.

The main training chamber where Wanda and The Ancient One were meditating. I easily blinked inside the room.

"How does it feel?" The Ancient One asked, her eyes closed.

"It's different," I replied, taking a seat in front of them. "I can feel it. The power. It's... intoxicating."

The Ancient One nodded. "As it should be. You are now one with your power. It is a part of you, just as you are a part of it. Do not fear it. Embrace it."

"I will."

"Good," she said, opening her eyes. She looked the same as before—calm and composed, her expression unreadable.

"How's she doing?" I asked, glancing at Wanda. Her eyes were closed, her breathing slow and steady. The energy swirling around her was calm and controlled, unlike before when she was struggling to control the chaos magic. It felt more mature.

"She is doing well," The Ancient One replied. "Her control over the magic has improved greatly since your last visit. Right now, she's in a trance, meditating upon the nature of the magic itself."

"I see. I'm glad she's making progress."

"She has you to thank for that."

"Me?"

The Ancient One nodded. "Yes. Without a goal, a purpose, she would not have the resolve to push through. You gave her something to fight for, Peter. You gave her a purpose."

"It seems you already know what I'm planning. Aren't you going to stop us?" I asked, curious.

The Ancient One smiled. "No. So far everything you did changed the fate of this reality... This world... for good. I will not interfere. It is not my place to do so. And I believe you will succeed in this endeavor."

I nodded. "I hope so too."

"There's something I'm curious about. How old are you, Peter Parker?" The Ancient One asked out of the blue.

"Well... I lost count..." I said as I opened my pocket dimension and covered the room. "In here, time flows faster than the outside world. One hour is almost equal to ten years. I trained in this special dimension for... I don't know... I gave up counting after 65 years... I'm guessing it's more than that."

The Ancient One looked around the glowing room. Her calm expression seemed to change ever so slightly. "Your powers are extraordinary. I knew you would one day become a powerful sorcerer, but I never imagined you would reach this level and be a Celestial at that. Not even Dormammu possesses such mastery over time and space."

"Not without Wanda saving me and you helping me out when I was out there dying that night. Thank you for everything, Master," I said with a smile.

The Ancient One returned the smile. "You're welcome."

"I have a proposition for you. As you already know Thanos, Knull, and Galactus are coming to Earth... What if I create time chambers like this for everyone to train? Years of training in mere hours and the fun fact is no one will age as long as they train inside my dimension. How strong do you think everyone can get?" I said with a smile.

The Ancient One's eyes widened. "That's... quite a proposition. You are offering to essentially speed up the time for our entire order. That would allow us to train and prepare for the upcoming battle in ways we never could have before."

"Would we be able to stop those three before they reach our Solar System?" I asked.

There was no fucking way I was letting those three disasters come close to Earth. I'll kill them before they can even reach the Solar System.

The Ancient One closed her eyes for a moment before speaking. "It's hard to say. But, if everyone were to train in such a way, then yes, it could be possible. We could use ancient spells and rituals to amplify their powers as well." She glanced at Wanda. "After training, she alone should be able to take on Knull and Thanos. But Galactus... he's on an entirely different level. Even if we were all to fight him together, it might not be enough."

"I'll take on Galactus when the time comes," I said confidently.

"You will need to become much stronger for that," The Ancient One warned.

"I know. Once I deal with the present situation, I'll return to train even further."

"Then, we shall accept your offer."

Since Wanda was in the middle of her meditation, I took this chance to create a vast world with a single door, then reformed it into a single framed door on the wall. It doesn't look fancy or anything from the outside but inside, it's almost the size of New York itself. I also created the time dilation and no aging feature for it. My dimension, my rules. I even set some protective barriers and certain rules like no killing or any outsider with bad intentions can enter the dimension.

When I finished creating the place, I snapped my fingers.

The door glowed with a faint green energy before disappearing...

It was done. After dealing with Cyborg Gwen's situation, I'll train till I become strong enough to one-shot those bastards. The idea of seeing Wanda taking on Thanos and Knull was fun, but I would very much like to avoid putting her in danger. So, I'll do my best.

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