The Chaotic Mission

Natasha read the sorcerer's memories to get a general sense of the dimension and learn about recent events. "These people are insane."

"What did you find?" Banner asked.

"This dimension is ruled by a cult called Elytras. In their language, the word means 'worshippers of death.' They held a grand ritual, hoping to summon and control an interdimensional being."

"Are these people insane?" Sam asked. During training, he'd learned just how dangerous it was to summon interdimensional entities recklessly.

"Their plan seems to have attracted a Celestial who was traveling through the Blank Realm," Natasha continued.

"So that's why Arishem and the others came to this timeline?" Sam reasoned.

"If they came to investigate what happened to their companion, that would make sense," Banner added.

"I think we need to hurry," Tony said. "My sensors have detected powerful energy signatures, many of which belong to the Celestials."

"It must be Arishem and the others. Give me the coordinates, and I'll take you there," Wong offered. He slipped a Sling Ring onto his finger and opened a portal. The team arrived not far from the battlefield and saw the incredible sight before them. Arishem and the other Celestials were fighting the giant skeletons.

"The Celestials are holding back. Why?" Sam commented as he watched the battle. The skeletons were only Tier 6, their strength enhanced by their connection to this dimension. So how could they possibly hold off Tier 10 Celestials?

"Don't forget they're holding a hostage," Natasha reasoned. Since rescuing their companion was the Celestials' top priority, it made sense that they'd be holding back.

"What's the plan?" Sam asked.

"Tony, how's your armor?" Natasha asked.

"What do you mean, how's my armor? It's fine. There's nothing wrong with it."

"I mean, has it been affected by this dimension's strange