Rumble.
In the sky, the Quinjet plummeted, turning into a fireball before smashing into the ground and carving a massive crater. The explosion sent debris and unlucky bystanders flying.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
In front of the wreckage, the Avengers landed one by one. Except for Thor and Iron Man, the others tumbled across the ground before regaining their footing.
"Cough… damn it, has Ultron evolved again?"
Natasha Romanoff wiped blood from her lip. Her reinforced combat suit absorbed some of the impact, but the fall still left her shaken, her organs churning.
Hawkeye Barton grimaced as he pushed himself up. Despite the pain, he readied his compound bow, eyes sharp and alert.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh.
Ultron drones swarmed into the sky, their palms glowing as their cannons charged.
"Thor—it's your turn."
Steve Rogers lifted his Vibranium shield and gave Thor a nod.
With a mighty swing of Mjolnir, Thor summoned a torrent of lightning, striking Rogers' shield. The Vibranium vibrated, releasing a thunderous shockwave that tore through the air.
A dozen drones ahead of them shattered instantly, their parts raining from the sky.
"Cool trick. But I'm still the heavy hitter here."
Tony Stark spread his arms wide. His armor unleashed its full arsenal—missiles, grenades, and concussion blasts.
Boom! Boom!
Explosions lit up the air. The drones were obliterated in waves, leaving the battlefield eerily clear.
But the Avengers' situation was far from optimistic.
There were only five of them left. And though Tony had decimated the drones, 80% of his weapons were already spent.
"Well, Tony Stark… how much firepower do you have left? Twenty percent? Thirty?"
This time, Ultron himself rose into the air. Nearly 2.5 meters tall, his upgraded body gleamed with menace as he looked down at the Avengers.
"Ultron, finally showing your face. Out of ideas? Or are you planning to take on the five of us alone?"
Tony flew up to meet him, sarcasm dripping from his voice.
"No… not alone. Haven't you noticed?"
Ultron spread his arms, gesturing downward. Tony followed his gaze—and his expression darkened.
On the ground, Wanda Maximoff's hands glowed scarlet. Waves of psychic energy swept across the battlefield, freezing the Avengers where they stood.
Bang! Bang!
While Tony faltered, Ultron activated his magnetic emitters. Tony's armor lurched toward him, helpless. Twin missiles launched from Ultron's shoulder cannons, detonating against Iron Man's body.
At the same time, the others fell into Wanda's illusions, each trapped in a personal nightmare. Even Thor, god of Asgard, couldn't resist.
Boom! Boom!
Tony spun out of control, flames trailing from his suit. His thrusters screamed as he fought to stabilize before impact.
"Hey, SpongeBob, time to wake up!"
With a blast from his repulsor, Tony struck Cap's shield. The shield rang with power, unleashing a shockwave that forced Wanda back momentarily.
"Damn it… she actually dragged me into my own soul."
Thor roared, lightning engulfing him as he broke free. He soared above Wanda, raising Mjolnir high and bringing it down.
Boom!
But his strike was blocked. Absorber No. 1—one of Allens' duplicates—stepped in front of Wanda. Mjolnir smashed against his Vibranium-infused arm, the shockwave blasting Wanda away. The duplicate's other arm morphed into Uru-metal scales, seizing Thor in a crushing grip.
Crackle.
Lightning poured into the duplicate's arm, absorbed instantly. Mjolnir dimmed, its thunder silenced.
Thor's face twisted. Kicking hard, he wrenched free, but not before his enemy raised a finger.
Zap!
The stored lightning was released in a focused bolt, slamming Thor across the battlefield.
"What now? According to Friday's scans, this is just one of Allens' clones. And even this duplicate is beyond our limits."
Cap pressed his comm, his voice grim.
"There's no choice, Rogers," Tony replied, his usual bravado gone. "Allens' real body is evolving. If we can't stop him here, our entire plan for the future is finished."
"Then we fight to the death… and pray Fury's backup arrives."
Thor rose again, thunderclouds gathering above. Lightning arced across the sky, answering his call.
Iron Man hovered at his side. Below them, Cap, Natasha, and Clint stood shoulder to shoulder, ready to charge.
"Avengers… united."
Cap sprinted forward, hurling his shield at Wanda.
Whummm.
Her scarlet energy flared, stopping the shield midair and hurling it back.
Clint loosed an arrow, Natasha fired a special round—both were deflected in an instant.
Boom!
Absorber No. 1 surged forward, his right arm transforming into jagged stone. With a brutal strike, he hammered Thor's chest, sending him flying again.
Meanwhile, high above, Ultron and Tony clashed in a storm of steel. Both masters of armor, both predicting each other's moves—their duel was fierce, relentless, and explosive.
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