บท 477: C477 Into the Quantum Realm!

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Days had passed since Peter, Tony, Hank, and Hope had embarked on their mission to stabilize the Quantum portal and find a way to bring Janet Van Dyne back from the mysterious depths of the Quantum Realm. In the confines of their high-tech laboratory, they had made significant progress but encountered a series of unexpected challenges.

Their first hurdle revealed itself during the testing phase. Drones sent into the Quantum Realm would occasionally return at different times than expected, as if time itself played tricks within that dimension. It was a disconcerting mystery, one that threatened the very concept of time as they understood it.

Tony, his face etched with frustration, pointed at a monitor displaying the drone's erratic return times. "This time hiccup is going to make our rescue mission a logistical nightmare. How are we supposed to navigate a place where time is so… broken?"

Peter, leaning over the monitor with a furrowed brow, contemplated the issue. "I've seen something like this before in some books in Kamar-Taj. It's a matter of stabilizing the connection to time itself between our world and the Quantum realm."

Hope nodded her head, still completely and utterly confused. "And how are we supposed to do that?"

"Just leave this one to me…" With that, Peter set to work, carving intricate runes into the portals casing. His hands moved with precision, imbuing the gateway with a sense of temporal permanence. It was a fusion of science and magic, a testament to his unique knowledge and abilities.

Once the runes were complete, Peter stood back, satisfied with his work. "There, the portal should now serve as a constant, untethered from the unpredictable flow of time."

Hank observed the modifications with a hint of skepticism. "If those symbols actually work, then you solved our biggest problem... I guess?"

Of course, they had to test it. After all, neither Hope nor Hank had much trust in magic. And after sending in more drones to test the time difference, Hank was shocked to find that Peter did in fact fix their little time problem.

With that issue resolved, they turned their attention to the next challenge… finding Janet Van Dyne within the vast expanse of the Quantum Realm. Hank had some theories involving DNA tracking and energy signatures, but it was far from foolproof and would take a while to get working, and that's if it even worked in the first place.

Peter took their plans a step further. He held in his hands a normal compass that he bought online, its needle spinning wildly as if guided by some invisible force. "This compass is enchanted with a tracking spell. As long as you can give me some DNA and personal items, It will lead us to Janet once we're inside."

Hank raised an eyebrow, impressed by Peter's ingenuity. "You certainly have a knack for this magic stuff..." He began to wonder whether he should look into learning magic as well. After all, it seems to be fixing all of their problems.

Peter grinned under his mask. "It's my specialty."

But they still had a lot to worry about. After all, the Quantum Realm was known for its unpredictable dangers. They had witnessed some of them through the eyes of the many drones that ventured inside. From raging storms that seemed to bend reality around them, to unknown creatures, both big and small that would gladly rip them apart or swallow them while.

They couldn't risk venturing in blindly. And with this mindset, Hank and Hope had developed a cosmic event detector, a device that would alert them to any impending threats such as quantum storms or other unknown anomalies.

As for the creatures inside, they'll just have to fight or run when they come across them. And thankfully, they have Peter so they wouldn't be doing much running.

But those weren't the only dangers. No, for all they knew, the Quantum Realm held all sorts of unknown sicknesses and viruses, so in order to fight against that, Peter cast a very useful spell, which every Master of the Mystic arts has used at least once, on each of their team members, the Vaccine spell.

Although the spell is called a Vaccine, it doesn't really operate like one. It simply reads your body and logs all of the viruses, germs, and sicknesses that you've ever been exposed to. And with that knowledge, the spell adds these Viruses to a whitelist, which basically says these are normal. The spell then blocks anything that isn't on this whitelist.

It's a spell that every master uses, especially when they're traveling the many dimensions. After all, who knows what types of viruses they'd catch and subsequently bring back to earth if they weren't careful?

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As the team made final preparations, Peter couldn't help but feel a mix of excitement and trepidation. He had traveled to other dimensions before, but the Quantum Realm was unlike anything he had encountered. It was a place where the very fabric of reality was in constant flux. A dimension filled with danger and uncertainty.

'Not to mention Kang the Conquerer...' Peter thought with a hint of interest. 'I wonder if he's in this universe. Because if he is, then I can certainly make use of his Multiverse traveling ship.'

Although Kang's ship was ruined in the movie, stranding him in the Quantum Realm, Peter knew that he could still study it to help further along his own multiverse traveling dreams. He and Tony have been working on this ever since Peter returned from his accidental Multiverse adventure. And they were constantly making strides in their research and development.

But there was still one question. 'If Kang is in the Quantum Realm does that mean those time police guys are here as well?' Peter wondered, but the more he thought about it, the more he realized it's not very likely. 'After all, I'm an anomaly that they would have at least tried to deal with. I've changed this universes timeline so much that it's practically unrecognizable anymore. If they existed, they would've definitely appeared by now…'

But that doesn't mean that Kang doesn't exist. There are an infinite number of universes, which means there's an infinite number of Peter's, MJ's, Tony's, and even Kang's.

'I kind of hope he's here, because I really want that ship of his…' Peter's eyes suddenly flashed with a hint of greed.

Once all of the work was done, Tony clasped his hands together and heaved a sigh of accomplishment. "Alright, I'm guessing we're done with the preparations. I'm going to get some sleep in preparation for tomorrows exploration."

Genie, who had been quiet but observant throughout their preparations, chimed in with an excited grin. "Oh, are we finally exploring the Quantum Realm?

Peter nodded tiredly. "Yeah, yeah, just don't cause any trouble, okay?"

As the team left the room, each of them began their preparations for the dangers that would soon come.

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On the following day, everyone arrived with an air of anticipation and anxiety. Peter, Tony, Hank, Hope, and Genie stood before the now-stable Quantum portal, dressed in their trademark suits and armor, carrying an assortment of equipment. The enchanted compass, entrusted to Peter's care, glowed with a soft, reassuring light.

Tony cracked a grin in his red and gold armor. "Alright, did anyone forget to pack their lunch box?"

Peter smirked under his mask. "Nope, my mom packed my fruit snacks and chocolate pudding."

Just as everyone was ready to leave, the doors to the lab suddenly swung open. "Hey, guys, mind if I tag along?"

The team turned in surprise to see Scott Lang, dressed in his Ant-Man suit, standing there with a confident smirk on his face.

Hope stepped forward, donned in her Wasp suit, her voice tinged with worry. "Scott, you shouldn't have come. I told you we can handle it. It's too dangerous. What if something happens to you, huh? What will happen to Cassie?"

Scott, undeterred, wrapped his arms around Hope's waist, pulling her into his chest. "You know, I can't let you go without me..."

'They're dating?' Peter wasn't that surprised. After all, they seemed to be heading in this direction on the last time he saw them.

Tony couldn't resist a quip. "Great, now we've got a whole bug collection..."

Seeing that her boyfriend wouldn't take no for an answer, Hope had no choice but to give up. "Fine, you can come. Just stick close, Scott, and follow our lead. This place is unpredictable and extremely dangerous."

Scott nodded, his determination unwavering. "Don't worry… We'll find my future mother in law. After all, I have to make a good first impression."

Hank raised a single eyebrow. "Why does she get the good first impression and I get a criminal, breaking into my house?"

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With final checks and affirmations exchanged, they fired up the portal and stepped into the swirling unknown. The transition was disorienting, like being caught in a whirlwind of colors and sensations. They held onto each other, relying on their suits to maintain a connection as they tumbled through the Quantum tunnel.

As they emerged on the other side, the team found themselves in a realm that defied all comprehension. Reality stretched and folded around them in kaleidoscopic patterns, and the very ground beneath their feet seemed to shift like quicksand.

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Peter surveyed their surroundings with a keen interest. "Welcome to the Quantum Realm, everyone. It's... about as I expected it would be."

Tony, attempting to appear nonchalant, observed their surroundings with a mix of fascination and unease. "I feel like I'm inside The Scream..." (A/N: It's a famous painting.)

Suddenly, the compass in Peter's hand began to twitch, its needle spinning for a moment before pointing in a specific direction. "The compass is working. Let's follow it..."

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Axia…

Kang the Conqueror, the enigmatic master of time and space, sat regally upon a grand floating throne within the heart of his impenetrable citadel. The throne itself seemed to defy the laws of gravity, hovering effortlessly above the polished obsidian floor, a testament to Kang's mastery over the forces that bound the universe.

All around him, Kang's subordinates scurried about, bringing him vital information gathered throughout his empire. They were loyal and obedient, for they knew that Kang's wrath was as relentless as his ambition.

One of Kang's lieutenants, a figure shrouded in futuristic armor, knelt before him, presenting a holographic display of the Quantum Realm's landscape. "My lord, we have tracked the resistance. The rebel leader was spotted as well..."

Kang's cold, calculating gaze fixed upon the hologram, his mind racing with possibilities. Janet Van Dyne was a thorn in his side, a symbol of resistance against his empire. With her leadership, the rebellion has gain constant momentum, threatening Kang's iron rule.

A sinister smile played upon Kang's lips as he contemplated the unfolding events. "Prepare my forces. It's about time we've dealt with these terrorists."

As Kang's subordinates hastened to carry out his orders, the Quantum Realm itself seemed to tremble in anticipation, for the Conqueror of Worlds had set his sights on this dimension, and his presence would shape the destiny of all who dared to tread its unpredictable path.

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