The Queen's Ordeal

After arriving in Asgard, Daisy still clung to Apocalypse's arm and refused to let go. Apocalypse had no choice but to remind her, "We're here."

Only when she saw the Asgardians coming to greet them in the distance did Daisy reluctantly release his arm.

Thor settled Jane down, had Daisy stay by her side, and summoned the kingdom's medical staff to examine her.

Only after deciding that everything was under control did he head to the palace, where Apocalypse, Odin, Frigga, and the others had gathered.

Once everyone had arrived, Apocalypse got straight to the point. "Your Majesty, the Aether has awakened the Dark Elves. It probably won't be long before they come for Jane and take her away."

Odin was somewhat surprised. He had thought Apocalypse had summoned everyone to discuss how to save Jane, not to talk about the Dark Elves.

"Prince Tang knows about the Dark Elves too?"

"A little."

Thor asked in confusion, "What do the Dark Elves have to do with this?"

Odin sighed softly. "It's a long story. We have to start with your grandfather's generation."

"The Aether was once the sacred relic of the Dark Elves. Its true form is the Reality Stone, capable of turning a person's thoughts into reality."

"The Dark Elves are naturally drawn to darkness and cold places. To them, the light of the universe is as unbearable as Hell."

"At the beginning of the universe, many stars had yet to form, and space was shrouded in darkness. That was the golden age of the Dark Elves. But with the rise of the Celestials, who created countless stars throughout the universe, light came to illuminate this ancient cosmos."

At the mention of the Celestials, Apocalypse ignored distant ones like Star-Lord's father and instead remembered that one was currently growing