In an instant
In an instant, the teacup transformed into a wine glass, and Ancient One softly said,
"The taste of this wine… I'm tired of it."
"Haha, then have another glass. Don't let everything you've been through erase your essence!"
As they spoke, they filled their glasses. Everyone gathered, raising their glasses with mixed emotions.
At this moment, everyone standing turned to look at Heisenberg and Ancient One sitting there, as if waiting for them to say something.
Heisenberg raised his glass and nodded at everyone.
"Today is the most interesting day I've experienced on this planet. To Tony and Pepper's love, and to the meeting of two timelines!
Cheers!"
"Cheers!!!"
Everyone drank, and the atmosphere finally lightened a bit.
Heisenberg set down his glass, lifted his right leg onto his left knee, and calmly said to everyone,
"Sit down, don't be so serious. Don't you think today's events are quite interesting?"
"Interesting my ass!"
Tony grumpily pulled Pepper to sit on the other sofa beside Heisenberg.
Next, the Captain America quartet sat across from Heisenberg, while Rogers and Hill sat opposite Tony.
"Oh, right!"
Ancient One suddenly remembered something and lightly clapped her hands.
Instantly, Banner's soul state became visible to everyone.
"Wow oh!"
"Damn, I'm truly seeing ghosts!!!"
Setting aside Tony and Rogers's astonishment, Heisenberg turned to the Captain America quartet and said,
"Now it's your time. Tell us what exactly happened to you!"
"OK!"
Captain America nodded seriously, knowing this was his biggest opportunity.
Under his detailed narration, their story finally unfolded before Tony, Hill, and the others.
After a while…
When Captain America uttered the last word, Hill and Rogers gasped in unison!
"Half of Earth's population vanished out of thin air in the future?!" That was Cap.
"You traveled to our time to collect the Infinity Stones?" That was Hill.
"Today was supposed to be the Chitauri invasion of New York???" That was Tony!
"Your future has no Heisenberg, that's truly tragic?!" That was… Pepper.
Hearing Pepper's last words, Iron Man and Tony's faces turned green.
The two exchanged helpless glances, with Iron Man subtly sneering in Heisenberg's direction.
The eye contact began…
"They're not right!"
"You're the one who's not right!"
"OK, just make sure you've got it!"
"Bullshit, no one's taking my goddess away!"
The eye contact ended…
Iron Man's face instantly darkened, and Tony's expression wasn't much better.
Tony grumpily clapped his hands.
"Guys, I suddenly don't quite believe you.
Because you actually said I joined that Good Boobies Alliance?
How could I possibly join such a childish organization!"
"It's the Avengers, Tony!" Captain America said seriously.
As soon as Cap finished speaking, Rogers glared at them and said,
"No, the Avengers Initiative was canceled long ago, and Nick Fury died in Hydra's internal strife.
The future you speak of feels like a fabrication of a world without Heisenberg. I highly doubt your true identities!
Not to mention, I would never dress like you from the 1930s and walk the streets of 2012 fighting aliens!"
"Damn it!"
Captain America was utterly frustrated, slapping his old-fashioned uniform as he stood up.
"This was our collective choice, to wear this uniform and fight for New York and America, to remind them of the spirit of the past!"
"Look!"
Rogers immediately pointed out Cap's flaw.
"I would never fight for America like him. I've always fought for freedom and equality, for every oppressed person in the world!"
Hearing this, Cap was so frustrated he could barely speak, grumbling,
"Sorry, I misspoke, but you get what I mean.
Perhaps our different lives and experiences have made us different now, but that doesn't mean the future we experienced is fake!"
"That's true!" Heisenberg suddenly spoke up!
As soon as he opened his mouth, everyone turned to him, and he continued,
"My friend gave me accurate information.
Tony, Rogers, Hill, Pepper!
Those four seemingly bitter men across from you indeed come from another timeline!
Or rather, they come from another parallel universe's timeline!"
At this, Ancient One took over, explaining to everyone,
"The uncertainty and variability of time and space are beyond the grasp of any non-omnipotent being, but I assure you, there's no need to question their identities."
"I didn't question their identities; I knew that jerk was definitely my future self the moment I saw him!" Tony instantly spoke up: "So, future me, you're saying I have a daughter with Pepper, is that true?"
As soon as the words left his mouth, Pepper helplessly pursed her lips. Her man's heart was truly big enough.
She squeezed Tony's arm and whispered,
"Don't ask that. The future is doomed, and you're still asking about a daughter!"
"Haha, Pepper, our daughter is the most important thing. Tony Stark is going to have a daughter, haha!!!"
Tony seemed completely unconcerned about the future's tragedy, excitedly celebrating the prospect of having a daughter.
Watching Tony like this, Cap, Ant-Man, and Banner stared blankly at Iron Man.
Iron Man, however, completely ignored them, grumpily shouting at the excited Tony,
"What the hell are you excited about? That's my daughter, my daughter!!!"
"Screw off!"
Tony glared, and Iron Man stood up to confront him.
Beside them, Cap and Rogers were utterly exasperated, pulling the two back into their seats.
At this point, the conversation could officially begin.
Miss Hill also spoke up at the right moment, nodding seriously.
"I already know the hardships you've endured. Without Fury, I'll work even harder to prevent all that from happening!
And Banner, you've truly worked hard. I'm grateful for your sacrifices for the world!"
As she spoke, she looked sadly at Banner.
"Cap, Iron Man, and this friend whose name I don't know, at least you're still alive.
But you…!"
Her words were filled with sincerity, honed through years of practice.
"You're left only as a soul, which means you've made the greatest sacrifice for this world!
I deeply admire you, Banner!"