I'm Spider-Man (MCU)

Chapter 422: Strange Encounter

Chapter 422: Strange Encounter

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After a long explanation, Lily managed to convince her mother that Venom wasn't a threat to her or anyone else. The three of them got to work cleaning up the mess MJ unintentionally created while frantically searching for Lily.

Once the house was back in order, Lily turned to her father expectantly. "Can you teach me magic now? You promised…" she said, looking up at him with puppy dog eyes.

MJ perked up upon hearing this. "Can I learn magic too?" MJ asked, matching her daughters manipulatively cute expression. "You don't have to teach me much. I just want to be able to open portals."

Peter sighed in exasperation. He hasn't been back for more than a few hours and wanted to spend some time lazing around, but... "Sure, it would be great to have someone else that can open portals," he nodded, unable to say no to the double attack. "But we'll need to get a sling ring to open portals. They're heavily restricted by Kamar-Taj, for good reason..."

Lily and MJ's excitement deflated slightly upon hearing that. However, Peter reassured them, "Don't worry. You'll just have to become official students of Kamar-Taj."

Their excitement immediately returned. "How do we do that?" Lily asked.

Peter couldn't stop himself from patting her on the head affectionately. "We'll go and get the Ancient One's permission, of course."

The idea of becoming students of Kamar-Taj instantly thrilled Lily and MJ, though they turned nervous upon realizing they'll be meeting the Sorceress Supreme. It felt like they were being given a chance to step into a magical realm, almost like entering Hogwarts and meeting Dumbledore himself.

Once the cleaning was done, the family got ready to visit Kamar-Taj. As Peter prepared to open a portal, he laid out some ground rules. "Remember, don't mention anything about us being superhero's. Only a few high level masters know that I'm Spider-Man. To most of the masters and students, Peter Parker is just the Ancient Ones student and Spider-Man is an entirely separate Master." He warned.

Agreeing to keep the secret, the two girls nodded eagerly, excited for the adventure that awaited them. With a gesture of his hand, Peter opened a swirling portal. Stepping through, they found themselves in the grand foyer of Kamar-Taj, a marvel of ancient architecture.

The high, intricately designed ceilings adorned with ornate carvings and hanging tapestries greeted them, and the wooden walls were adorned with odd, runic carvings, filling MJ and Lily with awe and wonder.

"This place is amazing," MJ whispered, taking in the surroundings.

"Yeah, it's like something straight out of a magical story," Lily chimed in, her eyes wide with excitement.

As they were about to venture further into the sanctum, they heard a knock at the door. Surprised to find someone at the entrance of the mystic realm, Peter strolled over and opened it to see a bearded, disheveled, and dirty man standing there. It was Doctor Strange.

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"…hello?" Doctor Strange greeted, looking at Peter with both confusion and suspicion. After all, he was in Kathmandu Nepal, so seeing an American teenager answer the ornate door was a bit shocking.

Peter was just as shocked, not expecting to meet Doctor Strange today. 'This must be his first encounter with Kamar-Taj…' He thought as he collected himself and smiled welcomingly. "Doctor Strange, the Ancient One is expecting you."

Laughing internally, Peter enjoyed the bewildered look on Strange's face. After all, the broken-handed Doctor doesn't yet believe in magic, so he must be paranoid as hell right now. 'I completely understand why the Ancient One does this all the time…'

Doctor Strange glanced at Peter before peaking behind him, where MJ and Lily stood. "I'm looking for Kamar-Taj," he answered, his tone cautious. "Is this the right place?."

"Yes, come in," Peter stepped aside, allowing Strange inside.

Doctor Strange narrowed his eyes but ultimately stepped inside. "Thank you…"

As he led Doctor Strange inside, Lily and MJ couldn't help but be intrigued by the new arrival. Lily was just about to say hello, since she knew Doctor Strange from Tom's universe, but one glance from her father told her to keep her knowledge to herself.

As he closed the door behind them, Peter motioned to Lily and MJ. "This is my girlfriend MJ and our daughter Lily. They're here to become students of Kamar-Taj."

Strange turned to Peter, eyeing him skeptically. "Your daughter? What are you two, 18?" He asked, spotting the age problem. After all, it's unlikely that Peter and MJ had Lily when they were 7 or 8 years old.

Lily perked up, happy to explain her birth. "Dad made me with magic and technology! I was an artificially intelligence."

"Right…" Strange drawled out, unable to believe a word she said.

Peter smirked, enjoying himself. "Anyway, you're here for healing, right?" He asked, eyeing the doctors shaking hands.

Strange's eyes widened. "How do you know-"

Peter waved him off, as if it wasn't that big of a deal. "That doesn't matter. Why don't you wait here with Lily and MJ? I'll go and get the Ancient One."

"That won't be necessary." Just as Peter was about to head off, the Ancient One appeared, greeting them with a serene smile. "Welcome, everyone," she said, smiling toward MJ and Lily warmly.

MJ was taken aback by the Ancient One's sudden appearance, momentarily lost for words. Lily, however, beamed with excitement. "You're the Ancient One! Why are you bald?"

Peter sputtered, finding it extremely hard to hold back his laughter. "Yeah, teacher, why are you bald? Is it because your so old?"

The Ancient One chuckled softly, though the glare she gave him while Lily wasn't looking told another story. "The honor is mine, Lily. Your father has told me so much about you." She replied before turning to MJ. "You as well, Miss Jones."

"Umm…" MJ hummed nervously. "H-Hello, Ma'am."

Nodding towards her, the Ancient One finally turned to Doctor Strange. "Stephen Strange, I've been expecting you."

"So I've heard…" Strange says, not nearly as weirded out as the first time.

Seeing that her favorite part of moments like this was ruined, the Ancient One turned to the most likely suspect, Peter. "You had to ruin it, didn't you?"

"What?" Peter shrugged uncaringly. "Are you the only one that gets to freak the guests out?"

"Alright!" Strange shouted in exasperation. "I've had enough! Someone better explain what's going on, now…"

"I know this is difficult to comprehend, but magic is real," the Ancient One began her explanation, stepping closer to the doctor. "If you seek to cure your hands, I can't do it for you. Though I can teach you to do it yourself."

Strange's skepticism was evident, "Okay, thanks for nothing, I guess. If you don't mind, I'll be leaving now. No need to show me to the door, I know where it is. Enjoy this little cult you've got going for yourself."

Peter interjected, stopping the doctor in his tracks, "She's not lying, you know? And If you leave now, you'll spend the rest of your life in regret. You'll never be Stephen Strange, the star surgeon again. Just Stephen Strange, the cripple." His words struck center mass, hitting all of Strange's weak spots.

"Dad!" Lily shouted as she stomped over. "Stop being mean!"

Peter smiled and raised his hands in the air, "Sorry, sweetheart." He turned back to Strange and motioned towards Lily and MJ. "Why don't you just stay and see for yourself? Even MJ and Lily are here to join Kamar-Taj. You can learn together, and I assure you, it's worth it."

"Learn what? Magic?" Strange chuckled, dismissing the idea as utter nonsense.

Seeing that he couldn't be convinced with words, Peter decided to just show him. With a mischievous glint in his eye, Peter took a step forward and struck out with an open palm, hitting Strange square in the chest. In an instant, Strange's astral form was ejected from his physical body, and he found himself watching in shock as his lifeless form collapsed to the floor.

"What... what is this?" Strange stammered, completely bewildered by the surreal experience.

The Ancient One, though mildly annoyed at Peter stealing her moment, sighed and motioned for him to bring Strange back. Peter smirked and guided Strange's astral form back into his body, saying, "Now you can do the 'open your mind' thing, right?"

The Ancient One rolled her eyes playfully. "What? You don't want to do that as well?" She asked sarcastically as she walked towards Strange.

Strange's astral self was now back in his physical body, and he was visibly shaken from the encounter. He tried to rationalize the events, attributing them to some kind of hallucination or drug-induced illusion.

Ignoring Strange's frantic ramblings, the Ancient One stood before him, placing a finger on his forehead. "Open your mind, Stephen," she said softly, her voice carrying an air of command.

Suddenly, Strange's consciousness was thrust across dimensions, witnessing sights and phenomena beyond comprehension. He saw worlds folding in on themselves, mystical beings, and ancient cosmic forces. It was an overwhelming and awe-inspiring experience, pushing the limits of his perception and understanding.

When his consciousness finally returned to his physical body, Strange found himself on his knees, humbled by the revelations he had just encountered. He looked up at the Ancient One with newfound respect and a desire for knowledge.

"Please, teach me," he implored, his ego shattered and replaced by genuine humility.

The Ancient One smiled, happy with his transformation. "Welcome to Kamar-Taj, Doctor Strange," she said, offering her hand to help him up. "Your journey into the Mystic Arts begins now."

Peter watched from the side, pleased to see the movie moment play out in real life. Though a frown suddenly marred his face. After all, he knew that this was a sign of what's to come…

Eyeing the Ancient One, the teacher that was like an aunt or second mother to him, Peter wondered how he could save her. 'I refuse to let you die, whether you like it or not…'

A/N: 1703 words :) The Doctor Strange arc begins. But I also have another arc that will happen in the middle as well.

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