Marvel: NIHILITY

The soft glow of candlelight flickered across the room, dancing over the fine silks and velvet drapes of David and Emma's bedroom.

The atmosphere was intimate, the world outside momentarily forgotten. Emma's laughter filled the air, light and carefree—a rare sound given the chaos of their lives.

David grinned, his hands tracing the contours of her bare body. "You know, moments like these are the reason I put up with the nonsense out there."

"Hmm," Emma moaned, pulling him closer. "Then let's make it count."

David needed no further encouraging. The room was filled with the sound of their ragged breathing, their bodies moving in perfect sync as they came together.

They passionately kissed and explored each other. Just as David was about to penetrate the panting Emma again, suddenly, the temperature in the room dropped dramatically.

A blinding golden light filled the space, and an ethereal voice boomed, reverberating through the walls.

"DAVID FAUST. YOUR PRESENCE IS REQUIRED."

Time itself was stopped for everything else, as if someone hit the pause button on the universe. David groaned, rolling off Emma and grabbing a pillow to cover himself.

Emma, far less startled, sighed and reached for a silk robe while asking, "Who is here to disturb us this time, darling?"

"I swear, if this is Fury trying a new tactic..." David muttered before turning toward the source of the interruption as he stared out of the window.

His eyes landed on the towering, otherworldly figure of the Living Tribunal in the sky, its three faces rotating in perfect synchronization.

Emma remarked dryly while getting dressed, " I guess that's your cosmic judge colleague and HR rep you told me about? He looks serious."

"Okay," David said, sitting up and glaring. "First off, ever heard of knocking? Second, maybe check if people are busy before dropping in like some cosmic peeping Tom? Is that your kink? "

The Tribunal's booming voice remained unperturbed. " YOUR MORTAL PLEASURES ARE IRRELEVANT. MATTERS OF MULTIVERSAL BALANCE REQUIRE YOUR ATTENTION."

"Yeah? Well, my 'mortal concerns' include not being rudely interrupted in my own home during snu snu time . How about that for balance?"

Emma, now fully composed and wearing her robe like a queen, stepped beside David. "Pardon my interruption, but if you're here to drag him off to some galactic errand, at least give him the courtesy of finishing what he started."

The Tribunal's central face tilted slightly. "THE MULTIVERSE IS IN PERIL. YOUR MATING ACTIVITIES … CAN WAIT."

David stood, unabashed despite his lack of attire. "Listen here, Triple Threat. I don't care if the multiverse is collapsing or if it is throwing a tantrum. You're going to wait outside while I finish my duties to my lovely fiancé here. Capisce?"

Before the Tribunal could respond, David continued. "Oh, and by the way? Privacy. Look it up. Maybe carve it into your big shiny head."

The Living Tribunal was silent for a moment, its glowing orbs dimming slightly. Then, without further warning, it extended a massive, golden hand and gestured in an arcane pattern.

"HEY!" David shouted as the room around him distorted. "I WAS KIDDING—!"

David hit the ground with all the grace of a drunken goat, groaning as he rolled onto his back. The sky above was a strange mix of swirling clouds and faint constellations he didn't recognize, maybe because he never remembered them in the first place .

The air smelled unnervingly fresh, like a new car or one of those overpriced candles Emma loved, untouched by pollution or modern civilization.

"Oh, great," he muttered, sitting up and surveying his surroundings. "Jungle. Dense jungle. Classic. Thanks for the scenic route, Tribunal. Just yeet me into the middle of nowhere. Real mature."

David looked down and groaned. "And I still have a boner. Just perfect. If I was in a NTR hentai, this would be a huge red flag.

Thankfully I'm in Marvel, not to mention I'm not a japanese mc. Man, they have some weird fetishes. Those nukes really did a number on their psyche."

He glanced around, noting the dense jungle surrounding him. In the distance, he heard the distinct roars and snarls of creatures that sounded anything but friendly.

David stretched his arms and cracked his neck. "Guess I've got to find out where I am before something decides to eat me."

The jungle was alive with sounds: rustling leaves, distant growls, and the occasional shriek of some very unhappy creature.

The air was fresh, untouched by pollution or modern civilization, but that was little consolation for someone who had just been ejected from his bedroom mid coitus.

After hours of trudging through the jungle, David stumbled upon a scene straight out of a monster movie. A small settlement was under siege by Deviants—hulking, grotesque creatures with jagged limbs and glowing eyes. Their eerie, chittering language made David's skin crawl.

"Deviants," he muttered, recognizing them from his encyclopedic knowledge of fictional lore. "Oh, goodie, I've always wanted to see the discount Xenomorphs in action."

At the center of the fray was a lone warrior, an asian dude with long black hair and wearing ancient chinese style clothes, wielding what appeared to be ten glowing rings that orbited his arms with deadly precision.

Each ring unleashed devastating blasts of energy, tearing through the Deviants with ease.

"Not bad," David remarked, leaning against a tree to watch. "Guy's got style."

The warrior, sensing another presence, turned sharply and locked eyes with David. His expression was wary but commanding. "You there!" the man called, his voice carrying authority. "Are you here to help or to gawk?"

David grinned, stepping forward. "Relax, Asian Chuck Norris. I was just admiring your handiwork."

Another Deviant lunged toward the warrior, but David casually flicked his wrist, sending the creature flying into the jungle.

The man's eyes widened. "You wield great power, stranger."

"Yeah, I get that a lot," David said, brushing dust off his shoulders. " So, you are ?"

"I am Wen Wu," the man replied, standing tall. "Guardian of this land. These creatures seek to destroy what I protect."

David tilted his head. "And those rings? Nice touch. Makluan, huh?"

Wen Wu's eyes narrowed. "You know of their origins?"

David shrugged. "Let's just say I've read the CliffNotes. They're ancient alien tech. Pretty potent stuff."

The ground shook as more Deviants surged toward them. Wen Wu raised his rings, preparing for battle, but David stepped forward.

"Tell you what," David said, cracking his knuckles. "You take the left flank, I'll handle the right. Let's see who's better at exterminating ugly."

Wen Wu smirked. "Do not slow me down, outsider."

"Slow you down?" David chuckled, his eyes glowing faintly. "Try to keep up."

As the two warriors launched themselves into the fray, the jungle echoed with the sounds of battle, energy blasts, and the occasional sarcastic quip from David.

The Deviants didn't stand a chance. After obliterating the Deviants in a tag-team display of gratuitous badassery, the duo stood amidst the carnage.

Wen Wu looked at David curiously and spoke, " Although I don't know you, we have fought together and won. So we can be considered comrades from now on." He extended his Hand.

David shook his hand with a grin, "Name's David, a wanderer from another universe. Here to see if this universe is having it's period or something."

WenWu gave an amused chuckle. "Well, David, let's get back to my castle. We can discuss your story after some food and wine in our belly."

David smirked, " I like you already, buddy."

David adjusted to life in Wen Wu's stronghold surprisingly well. The imposing fortress nestled in the misty mountains of ancient China was a marvel of engineering and artistry.

Stone walls adorned with intricate carvings told the story of Wen Wu's battles and victories. The villagers living under his protection adored their enigmatic leader, and soon they began to revere David as well.

It had all started one night over several bottles of potent rice wine. Wen Wu, ever the skeptic, had questioned David's supposed cosmic might.

"So," Wen Wu said, swirling his drink, "you claim to wield power that could destroy the entire universe. Yet, here you are, sitting across from me like any ordinary man. Although You are indeed strong , that feels a bit much my friend."

David chuckled. "I'm not one for unnecessary drama. But if you need proof... "

He raised his hand toward the sky. With a simple snap, the moon above cracked like an egg, shards of glowing rock floating in the void.

Some of them even hurling towards Earth. If they fell here, It might wipe out the planet clean, just like dinosaurs got deleted out of history.

Moon: "Wtf Bro! What did I do?"

Gasps of shock and panic erupted from the warriors and villagers who had gathered to watch their new guest. Some even thinking they will be dead soon.

Then, with a wave of his hand, the moon reassembled itself seamlessly, as though nothing had happened. Meanwhile, the man in question was just sipping wine casually with a smirk.

Wen Wu stared, slack-jawed for the first time in decades. He slammed his cup down on the table and burst into laughter.

" If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I would've called you a liar! What kind of being are you, my friend ? No human can possess such incredible power."

David scratched his head, " Still partly human I guess, with a spoonful of cosmic energy and a hint of existential crisis sprinkled on top."

The quick demonstration solidified David's place in the stronghold. Stories of his casual omnipotence spread, and the villagers treated him like a deity. He was approached by some ladies as well, hoping to get cozy with the great hero, but David refused them all.

"Yeah, nah. Although I was blueballed and thrown here, I'm not gonna after every random puss offered to me. I have standards.

Speaking of, Is there any decent chicks in this era ? And who is the sorcerer supreme now? Maybe they can provide some insight." He thought to himself. But when he tried to locate the sanctums, he felt that they didn't exist in this world. 

"Huh,wakanda weird ass world is this with no sorcerers? that's interesting. There are some stuff out of order definitely. But there is still no multiversal end type disaster." David opted to wait and see what is actually the crisis here.

His powers proved invaluable in battles against the Deviants, monstrous creatures that terrorized the land. Together, David and Wen Wu formed an unstoppable team, leading their warriors to victory time and time again.

They almost secured most of the nearby territories and Wen Wu became like king or something. David was acknowledged as the king's brother and enjoyed great status.

Meanwhile, David kept spreading his senses to the maximum to scan for any abnormalities in this universe. But he found none.

" What am I supposed to be doing here? I don't feel anything odd, other than what I've discovered. except I don't know about this particular universe or timeline.

Judging by the era, it's around year 400-300 BCE, and the world has been infested with deviants. The eternals are dead somehow, so that's weird, but not so much that I would have to come here.

LT said something about imminent crisis, and although he interrupted me in a bad time, he looked serious about this. So Probably not a prank.

But what could be so dangerous? Another fight with Galactus? Hahaha. Yeah, nope. At this point, very few in the entire multiverse can pose any threat to me.

I just hope I don't get some trauma again . My last universe travel didn't exactly end well. Yeah, like something similar would ever happen again so soon!" He chuckled nervously.

David didn't know at that moment , that he would be hit in the face with a bigger trauma. "Don't raise a flag," They don't say it for nothing.