John spent the whole journey in boredom. He really wished that he could just teleport if he knew the location of Norrin Radd, the name of the Silver Surfer.
Norrin belonged to the planet Zenn-La. An extremely long-lived and technologically advanced humanoid race which had created a worldwide utopia devoid of crime, disease, hunger, poverty, and want of any kind.
Norrin's life changed forever when Galactus came to invade his world and consume it. Radd offered to become his herald and seek out new worlds for him to sate his hunger in exchange for Galactus sparing Zenn-La. Galactus agreed, transforming Radd into a silver-skinned, cosmic-powered super-being.
And thus his journey began. Being herald for Galactus for a long time, until he met the famous Fantastic 4. Due to the Fantastic 4's help he was able to free himself from the clutches of Galactus. And surprisingly, Norrin kept the Power Cosmic with him.
Now Norrin was kind of an intergalactic policeman like Ms. Marvel of their universe. And since he wielded the Power Cosmic it was not possible for John to just search for him. This was the reason John was travelling to find him.
And after almost 3 months John finally found him.
On a planet which was untouched by any civilization.
"Boss, the person you are looking for is on this planet. This is where the pointer ends." Blackbird said.
"Hmm." John said as he started using magic to scan the whole planet. He didn't see the face of the Silver Surfer but he felt it. And he was pretty sure Norrin also felt that someone just scanned his planet.
"Let's go and meet him." John said as he wore and helmet and vanished to the location where Norrin was.
When John appeared again he saw a silver-colored shiny humanoid sitting on a fallen tree. His whole body was super reflective but he looked noble. It was as if being near him only provided calmness and tranquillity. The birds were chirping around him. And a few metres away from him was his famous surfboard.
Levitating on it's own.
John started walking to him. And like Norrin, the birds too gathered around John. John was the essence of life force energy so like Norrin, the living beings would be attracted to him.
"Hello Norrin." John said.
"Norrin!! That's a name I haven't heard in a long time... Thank you for reminding me of my roots. Hello host of Phoenix Force. I am sorry I don't know your name."
"I am John Jameson of Earth 1999999." John said.
"A person from another universe? That is rare. From what I can feel you aren't exactly his host. Is there a problem?" Norrin asked.
"No. The Phoenix is still in its egg form. And during this phase it chose me." John said the truth.
"Hmm. No wonder. I am still confused though. Your body emits the essence of so many things. And that watch of yours. Why do I feel it is as dangerous as the Ultimate Nullifier?" Norrin asked while eyebrows creased.
Ultimate Nullifier, the device which Dr. Reed used to ward off the attack of Galactus when he visited Earth to eat for the first time. It is considered as one of the most powerful weapons in all of Marvel multiverse. Same level as All-Black.
"Because this watch is as powerful as the Ultimate Nullifier. And my body emits different auras because there are many powers that resides inside me. I am the Lord of Order and also the ruler of Babylon." John replied honestly. There was no point lying to a person wielding Power Cosmic.
"Hmm. Having such a powerful weapon by the host of Phoenix Force is understandable. Why are you here Mr. John Jameson. It's been sometime that I could feel that someone was searching me. I presume it is you." Norrin asked.
"Yes. It was I who used magic to search for you. I need your help" John replied.
"Oh.. tell me.. How can I help you?" Norrin asked.
"I want you to help me meet someone." John said.
"Who?"
"Galactus." John replied. Norrin, hearing that name, trembled. He directly got up and started walking. The board came flying by to his side.
"Don't leave Norrin. This is very important. The fate of the universe is at stake." John said as he saw Norrin leaving.
"The fate of the universe is always at stake Mr. Jameson. I can help you in all other matters. But not him. I am sorry. You can go and search for other heralds of his." Norrin said. Galactus did choose another herald after Norrin left his service.
"I can but you are his favourite. I have no other choice but to come and seek help from you." John said. Norrin had already got on his board to leave. He wasn't even in the mood to talk. As he started flying out John shouted
"Black Winter is coming."
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Norrin Rodd suddenly stopped when John said that. He flew down again. Now he was interested. He had only only heard once Galactus spoke of Black Winter in all his life and there was fear in his voice when he said that.
Even though he didn't know what it was, he understood that Black Winter must be something extraordinary to even scare the devourer of worlds.
"Tell me more,"Norrin said.
"Well Black Winter is coming. Imagine Galactus on a multiversal scale. That is Black Winter. That's what it does. And that's what it has been doing since ages. Including eating the same cosmos that Galactus came from." John said.
"Oh so all our multiverse is at stake?" Norrin asked.
"Not exactly. The Gods of the multiverse have decided to isolate my universe so that Black Winter doesn't devour everything. So we are alone now and only Galactus can help us in dealing with Black Winter." John said
"Why are you sure that Galactus would help you? For all I care, he will join Black Winter and devour the universe as he loves doing that." Norrin asked.
"You are a herald of Galactus. Do you like it? Being trapped and not able to do anything." John asked.
"Though I have freedom now, I always have to look on my back, if that's what you are asking. I can never enjoy a life of full freedom." Norrin said. His tone was sad. He wanted to go back home but he couldn't. In fear that Galactus would come one day again and devour Zenn-la. He could never take that risk.
He even needed to leave his lover and be the servant of Galactus for such a long time.
"That is what Galactus feels. Just like you. Because he is the herald of Black Winter. Just like you." John said as finally dropped the main bomb of Galactus' true story in front of him. Norrin's eyes went wide when John said that. He got visibly agitated.
"What did you say? Say that again." Norrin said.
"You heard me right. He is the herald of Black Winter. Like you he was sent to guide him to this multiverse, which he hasn't done. For this reason I believe he never came after you. Because in you, he sees himself." John said.
"This.. How is this possible.. All my time with him, I could sense a cold person who doesn't have any emotions. He is just hungry all the time." Norrin said.
"His mother was a hero in her home planet. Do you think that won't rub on him?" John said. Norrin got silent when he heard that. He didn;t know what he needed to do based on the information he just got on Galactus.
"Are you sure he will help you? if Black Winter is so powerful, he might not even show his face. As you said, the Gods have isolated your universe. He could just hide away. Like me." Norrin said.
"He can. But this time, he has me. A host of Phoenix Force and a huge team of powerful Avengers. I am sure he will help us." John said.
"So you are banking on Phoenix Force. the power which you have no control of as of now." Norrin asked sceptically.
"Yes. But I want to try. Let me see if I can convince him."John said.
"But if I go, I will never be out of his clutches ever again." Norrin said sadly.
"I promise you this. After this you will be out of his clutches forever." John said. And John was really going to free him from the clutches of Galactus forever. It would be easy for him to do that. He felt nothing but pity for Norrin so he decided to help him.
"Are you sure about that?" Norrin said.
"You yourself said, my watch is more dangerous than the Ultimate Nullifier. I will use it." John smiled as he showed Norrin his omnitrix. Norrin got silent. He was contemplating now.
This could be his chance to get away from Galactus, but this could be his doom too as he was sure that if Galactus thinks of confronting Black Winter he would have to fight Black Winter.
He could easily die in that confrontation. But on the other hand, if John kept his promise, he would be free forever.
"This is the only option I can give you, Norrin. I would meet Galactus, whether you like it or not. I just want you to be free and this is your chance." John said.
"Hmm.. Alright. I will go with you and find Galactus. I just hope you have enough strength to talk with him face to face." Norrin said.
"Oh you don't worry about that." John replied with a smile. And thus they both set off. Norrin and John vanished from their place and were in the spaceship now. Norrin looked around the spaceship and asked.
"This thing is alive?"
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