Ch: 193 [A moment with Cyborg Gwen]
[Next morning] [Rooftop]
Cyborg Gwen sat on the ledge of the building overlooking the city. She stared at the sunrise, enjoying the view with a faint smile. I walked towards her and sat next to her on the ledge.
"Morning, Gwen," I greeted.
Cyborg Gwen looked at me, "Morning, Peter."
"How are you feeling?" I asked.
"Fine," Cyborg Gwen replied, shrugging. She paused a moment before adding, "I feel... better now. Just thinking about the past... And..." Her voice trailed off as she stared down at her metal hands.
"So, what's next? Are you gonna stay here or go back to your reality?" I asked curiously.
"I want to go back, but there's nothing but pain and suffering in that reality. Even if I go back, nothing will change. The damage is already done, nothing can reverse that," She sighed heavily and shook her head sadly. "But staying here... it feels nice. I like it here. There's no war, no conflict. No constant threats looming over us. Everyone seems happier here."
"Yet, your face says otherwise," I pointed out. "Something bothering you?"
Cyborg Gwen turned to look at me with a small smile. "My Peter used to be like you once. Kind, caring, and always trying to help people, but he called himself a selfish hero. I knew he was just kidding himself. He cared too much for others to truly consider himself selfish. But when he... I... When we lost our unborn child and MJ and Michelle died in an explosion... That changed him. But when he learned that both of them were also pregnant, he went... He lost control."
"..." I couldn't say a word. I just sat there listening to her story, even though I knew what happened in that reality.
"Wanda was also looking forward to meeting the babies, but after seeing Peter lose it... She tried to help him and gave him hope. Then, both of them went to Kamar-Taj to find information on time magic. They wanted the Time Stone in the Ancient One's possession," Cyborg Gwen continued quietly. "Thought with the Time Stone they could turn back time and save them..." She touched her belly subconsciously.
"They refused to help, right?" I guessed.
Cyborg Gwen nodded slowly. "Yes. Rules, they said. Peter and Wanda fought against Strange and the Ancient One. Neither side showed mercy. It was a brutal fight. And in the end..." Her voice faltered. I could tell that she wanted to cry, yet no tears came out from her cybernetic eyes. "The Ancient One sealed the stone in an unknown dimension. Wanda killed her on the spot and Peter killed Dr. Strange. I don't know what happened next, but when Peter and Wanda returned, they were different and they were carrying a book... Darkhold or The Book Of Sins... Something like that."
"Darkhold..." I murmured thoughtfully.
Cyborg Gwen nodded. "It contains dark knowledge, powerful spells, and rituals. For years they deciphered the book, but the book corrupted them both. Peter became cruel, ruthless, and coldhearted. He stopped caring about others' lives. And Wanda... she became obsessed with bringing our loved ones back. Nothing else mattered to her anymore except getting back our family. They sacrificed so many humans just to test their spells and rituals. The heroes were no match for them. Soon everyone fell... one by one until Miles came up with the idea of time travel and the rest you already know."
"Hmmm... The time stone isn't enough to reverse everything and Darkhold corrupts the user. We need to gather all the infinity stones if we were to fix your reality. One snap is all it'd take to fix everything," I mused out loud.
Cyborg Gwen blinked. "Snap? Infinity Stones?" She questioned curiously.
"Oh, sorry. Did Thanos's situation happen in your reality?" I asked.
Wanda as usual dragged Cyborg Gwen out for a stroll around because she thinks that C-Gwen needs fresh air to relax. My Gwen was also waiting for them outside. Seeing me she rushed and hugged me, kissing my lips.
"Morning, babe. Slept well?" I asked her.
"Yes, I did. Though I missed you last night," Gwen pouted cutely. Then her eyes fell on the Cyborg version. "Oops. I'm sorry."
Cyborg Gwen chuckled, "Hahaha! It's alright."
"Well, c'mon, let's go." She extended her hand toward me.
"What?" I raised my eyebrows questioningly.
"We're going shopping," Gwen explained, grinning widely.
"Ugh... Not again..." I groaned. "We just went shopping yesterday."
"No, you went with MJ and the others," Wanda chimed in. "Today. It's our turn."
"Your car keys and card, please." Gwen held out her hands, ignoring my complaint.
Sighing, I handed over my car key and credit card to her.
Cyborg Gwen laughed at my misfortune.
"Let's go," Gwen pulled me along with her.
"If I see even a single scratch on my car... Your ass and my hand are gonna become well acquainted," I warned. Gwen just giggled cutely and waved at the Cyborg Gwen.
"See you later, Gwen. Bye," Gwen shouted.
Gwen, Cyborg Gwen [She changed her face using some kind of implant], and Wanda drove off in my car while I stood there hoping it would come back in one piece. Sigh! Women... Well, I might as well visit the spa and get my first massage.
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