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Thanos, holding the glowing spear, summoned the power of the stone within. With a determined glare, he raised the spear high in the air, and the Mind Stone began to pulse with an eerie, electric light. An aura of malevolence surrounded him as he prepared to unleash his most potent attack.
“It’s over!” Thanos exclaimed, a mad glint in his eyes.
The Mad Titan targeted Peter's mind, attempting to break through the layers of mental fortifications that shielded his thoughts. The Mind Stone's energy surged and sought to penetrate Peter's consciousness. Thanos channeled the stone's power to exploit Peter's psyche, with the intention of turning him into a vegetable.
Peter felt the alien influence on his mind, a cold, invasive presence attempting to infiltrate his thoughts. The Mind Stone's power began to bypass his mental defenses, sending sharp shivers down his spine.
However, just as the Mind Stone's attack threatened to gain a foothold in Peter's consciousness, it abruptly halted. An invisible barrier, impermeable and unfathomably strong, repelled the invasive energy.
Thanos, his expression shifting from confidence to bewilderment, was stunned by the unexpected turn of events. He had assumed that his Mind Stone could pierce through Peter's mental defenses. The realization that his attack had been thwarted left him momentarily disoriented.
The reason for this unexplained setback was fairly simple. The presence of the Reality Stone within Peter's body reacted to the intrusion of the Mind Stone's power, creating an inherent defense against any other Infinity Stone.
‘F*ck, that was close…’ Peter let out a relieved breath. ‘Note to self, update my mental shields when I get back.’
Without wasting a moment, Peter seized the opportunity presented by Thanos's momentary confusion. He kicked off the ground and instantly materialized before the Mad Titan, his superior speed and agility allowing him to strike first.
A swift and powerful punch found its mark on Thanos's midsection. The impact sent the Mad Titan flying backward, and he crashed through the ship's metallic walls. The vessel quaked as his massive form collided with the structure, causing it to tremble under the devastating force of Peter's blow.
The once-terrifying presence of Thanos had been reduced to a battered and disoriented figure, a stark contrast to his earlier bravado. Peter didn't give him a chance to recover either, he was relentless, capitalizing on his newfound advantage.
Peter darted toward the fallen Mad Titan, his every movement an elegant dance of precision and raw power. The battle that followed was a one-sided onslaught, with Peter landing a flurry of devastating blows.
Each punch and kick that Peter delivered was powered by his enhanced strength, further fueled by the fiery energy of the Phoenix. Thanos's superhuman durability wavered under the unrelenting assault, and his healing factor struggled to mend the mounting wounds.
Thanos desperately tried to defend himself, but he was overwhelmed by the astonishing power gap between him and Peter. His attempts to strike back were futile, as Peter's reflexes were far beyond his diminished capabilities.
The sound of flesh striking flesh reverberated through the flagship, a constant barrage of punishing blows that seemed unending, leaving Thanos bloody and disfigured.
With each strike, Peter taunted his opponent. "You thought you could conquer my planet? Pathetic! You can't even conquer me!"
The Mad Titan's powers, once dreaded across the universe, had been reduced to mere memories of his former glory. He could do nothing to prevent the relentless onslaught, and his mind swirled with frustration, pain, and disbelief.
As Peter's relentless assault continued, pushing Thanos to the brink of death. Each strike sent shockwaves through the flagship, its structure quaking with the ferocity of their clash. Blood trickled down from Thanos's face, and his body bore the marks of Peter's devastating blows.
Peter's taunts and jests punctuated the sound of blows landing on the Mad Titan. "Hey! Are you awake?" Peter asked as he noticed the Mad Titans eyes begin to fall shut. “If you’re just going to sleep, then I might as well finish this up.”
With an annoyed sigh, Peter gathered his strength, preparing to deliver the final blow to the weakened and battered Thanos. The fiery energy of the Phoenix flared around him, ready to burn Thanos to ash.
He lunged at Thanos, his clenched fist charged with incredible power, ready to end the battle. The impact would be the culmination of their struggle, a victorious moment for Peter, and a defeat for the once-dreaded Mad Titan.
But just as Peter's blow was about to land, a sudden force, telekinetic in nature, pushed him away from Thanos. He suddenly felt his spider sense tingle and was immediately sent hurtling through the air, his body accelerating and spinning uncontrollably. The force was powerful, and it took him a moment to regain his bearings.
In the chaos of the moment, Ebony Maw, Thanos's trusted follower and servant, had rushed to save his father and lord. As Peter recoiled from the telekinetic assault, Maw knelt beside Thanos, his robes swirling around him.
The injured Mad Titan groggily watched with a mix of gratitude and fear as Maw assessed his condition. He had been thoroughly defeated, and his strength had waned.
On the other side of the room, Peter gained control of himself and flipped, landing gracefully on his feet. Seeing the man who interrupted their fight, he waved his hand and conjured a portal which opened up behind Maw, swiftly close the distance between them.
In an instant, the dark-clad servant found himself with no time to react. Thanos desperately attempted to warn him, his voice strained, but the warning came too late. “B… Behind y…”
Before Maw could even react, Peter's hand mercilessly pierced through Maw's back, his fingers tightly seizing the heart that throbbed within.
“Ugghh!” Maw's agonizing scream pierced the air, a tortured cry that resonated through the chamber, filling it with torment.
Blood cascaded from his mouth as he coughed and sputtered. “My… My apologies, father…” His life force steadily drained away, and his body convulsed as the tight grasp of death overtook him.
Thanos watched in grim silence as his devoted servant breathed his last, his body collapsing beside him. The chamber bore witness to the demise of Ebony Maw, who had followed Thanos's every command until the end.
A true child of the Mad Titan.
As Maw's lifeless body lay still, Peter turned to face the weakened and wounded Mad Titan. The fiery energy of the Phoenix still coursed through his veins as he stood with a hint of triumph.
"Is that the last of them?" Peter asked, his voice filled with a mixture of curiosity and mischievousness. "Was that the last of your ‘children?’”
Peter distinctly remembers killing some of them on the day he poisoned Thanos, but he didn’t care to remember their names. Not to mention the fact that his two favored daughters are under his protection as well.
Thanos, breathing heavily. Bloodied from his battle with Peter, he met the gaze of the victorious hero. The Mad Titan's expression was one of defeat, his once-indomitable spirit now crushed by the weight of his losses.
With a defeated sigh, he nodded. "Yes, you've taken everything from me." His words were tinged with resignation, and his eyes held a trace of melancholy.
"You know, I haven't taken everything from you... yet," Peter remarked, his voice laced with confident amusement. With a purposeful stride, he approached the spear that Thanos had dropped during their battle. The Mind Stone embedded within the weapon gleamed with an eerie, electric light.
Peter extended his hand, and picked up the spear, admiring it for a moment before plucking the Mind Stone from the center of the blade. The stone radiated with its inherent cosmic power, pulsing between Peter’s two fingers.
"Now I've taken everything," Peter declared, holding the Mind Stone aloft for a brief moment before securing it within the protective confines of his storage necklace.
With the Mind Stone in his possession, Peter's powers and control over the elements of the universe were supreme. He now held every single Infinity Stone.
‘I finally collected all of them…’ Peter thought as he felt an overwhelming sense of accomplishment surge through his body.
As Peter stood there, having secured the Mind Stone and possessing all six Infinity Stones, his thoughts turned towards Thanos. The Mad Titan, bloodied and battered, remained seated, his arrogance shattered and his once-lofty goals reduced to ashes.
"You thought that wiping out half the universe was the solution to overpopulation and scarcity, right?" Peter asked, his voice tinged with a mixture of pity and amusement. "You know, you’re f*cking brain dead."
“?” Thanos ignored the petty insult, confused as to why he’s not dead yet.
With a wry smile, Peter produced six ornate rings, each designed to hold their own stone. These rings were the culmination of his and the Dwarves hard work. With deliberate precision, he slipped them onto his fingers.
One by one, Peter conjured each Infinity Stone, placing them into the corresponding ring. The Power Stone, Space Stone, Reality Stone, Time Stone, Soul Stone, and Mind Stone found their designated positions.
“?!” Thanos couldn’t believe his eyes.
As the stones settled into their new homes, the rings began to emanate a soft, harmonious glow, synchronizing with the power of the Infinity Stones. The energy that swirled around Peter was both magnificent and terrifying, a force of nature that transcended the limits of reality.
‘Here goes nothing…’ Peter pressed his thumb and middle finger together, hoping that he didn’t explode.
With a snap of his fingers, Peter activated the power of the Infinity Stones. But his intention was far different from the genocidal purpose Thanos had envisioned. Instead, Peter harnessed the limitless power of the stones for a more compassionate and constructive fix.
The Infinity Stones glowed brilliantly as the universe was reshaped before their eyes. Millions of uninhabited planets, barren and desolate, began to transform. Lush vegetation sprouted, fertile lands emerged, and life-giving oceans appeared where once there was only desolation.
These planets became welcoming, idyllic havens, capable of sustaining life and flourishing. They were no longer the lifeless husks of the cosmos, but fertile worlds, ripe with potential and opportunity.
Peter turned his attention to Thanos, who watched the transformation in awe and disbelief. The Mad Titan's eyes widened as he comprehended the scale of what he was witnessing. His dream of culling half the universe's population now seemed small and inconsequential in comparison.
"See," Peter said, his voice laced with a mixture of admonishment and empathy. "You could have used the power of the stones to make the universe better, to create a future where everyone can thrive. Instead, you wanted to kill everyone."
With a sweep of his hand, Peter revealed more of the transformed planets to Thanos, emphasizing the scope of the opportunity that had been wasted.
"Millions of worlds, each one a sanctuary for those who suffer, for those who struggle. You could have made life better for everyone, but you chose a path of suffering and death," Peter continued, his words resonating with conviction. "You had the power to bring hope to the universe, but you squandered it."
(A/N: You were the Chosen One, Anakin!)
The Mad Titan, his earlier resolve and arrogance reduced to nothing, could only watch in silence as the universe he had sought to reshape into his own image was transformed by Peter's benevolent use of the Infinity Stones. His dreams of conquest and power crumbled as he came face to face with the realization of his own shortsightedness.
As a final, dramatic statement, he raised the spear high in the air, and the Phoenix flames that enveloped him swirled around the weapon, intensifying their fiery glow.
With a single-handed swing, he brought the empowered spear down with incredible force, severing Thanos's head from his body. The gleaming blade cut through flesh and bone, creating a clean and decisive separation.
The Mad Titan's head rolled away from his lifeless body, and his eyes held a permanent expression of defeat. In an instant, the flames spread over the severed head, and Thanos's remains ignited into a pyre of blazing Phoenix flames.
Peter watched, his eyes locked on the fiery spectacle. The flames consumed Thanos's body, leaving only ashes that scattered along the ships floor.
A/N: 2064 words :)