(10 minutes ago just after MC unlocked Chastiefol)
'That massive spike of magical power I just felt. Is it an invasion?'
An old man with white hair that fell at the back of his head with a white goatee and a scar that ran across his right eye was seen in red monk-like robes and was floating cross-legged in mediation, his red robe falling to the floor behind him making it seem like he was standing when viewed from behind.
He stopped floating and then focused on the power he sensed.
'I have not felt power like this before i will follow the trace of magic to it's source' the old man thought to himself.
** **
(Back with MC)
As Dean was standing in an abandoned warehouse which he used for his skill training, a mass of smoke appeared in front of him that he could sense was magical in nature.
When the smoke disappeared, the same old man was standing in front of him.
"Ah, so you were the source, or more accurately, that is." The old man said pointing to Chastiefol in the form of the spear which Dean had been practicing with.
Dean felt it prudent to oractice using the spear while in his hand rather than totally relying on his magical abilities to attack with it.
"Who are you?" I asked as I had never seen the old man before but he seemed vaguely familiar for some reason.
"I am known as the Ancient One, the Sorcerer Supreme." The now named Ancient One said.
His words had shocked me as based on what I had already learned, this should be the MCU, but the MCU did not have a male Ancient One despite being the gender of the comic book character.
But even so, the appearance of him and his attire seemed eerily similar to some old memory or a story and I couldn't quite put my finger on it.
"So, what does the Sorcerer Supreme want with me?" I asked.
"I felt an overwhelming surge of magical power and I followed its signal and it brought me to you, well your weapon." He explained.
"This is Chastiefol." I said not elaborating as this Ancient One is not one that I can understand the nature of unlike the MCU version.
"Hmm" is all he said as he seemed to be thinking of something.
"I'd like you to come with me." He said.
"Why?" I asked.
"Well this is not the best place to talk nor to discuss things related to your weapon." He said.
"Very well. Lead the way." I said making the spear float and I laid on it.
He nodded and the air around us became visible and wrapped itself around us. I realized then, that what I had thought was smoke earlier, was actually air itself.
I felt something seem to squeeze me and then all the sudden we were in another location with heavy snowfall everywhere.
As I looked around at where we were I had to physically stop myself from having a visible reaction to what I saw.
The reason why is that I now knew why this version of the Ancient One seemed so familiar and that's because I had seen this version before.
This was the Ancient One an old animated Marvel Movie I had watched in my last life called Doctor Strange:The Sorcerer Supreme. It was one of my favorite animated Marvel movies as Marvel's animated movies were normally seen as being not as good as their DC counterparts.
This was further cemented by seeing what Kamar Taj looked like.
(Image Here)
If this is truly the same as I believe it is, then this version of the Dr. Strange universe has merged with the MCUs as the other universe was Earth-2772.
I don't yet know if this is the only universe seemingly merged with the MCU, but I do know that in the movie the Sorcerer's were depicted as being both simultaneously stronger and weaker than their MCU counterparts.
"This is amazing." I said as I marveled at the surroundings.
"Yes it truly is. Would you like a tour?" The Ancient One replied and asked befire walking ahead of me. If he noticed my internal freak out about the merger, he didn't say.
"Definitely." I replied in genuine excitement.
The Ancient One then walked me through the area and I saw the aspects that were merged.
I could see the student practicing although I saw who I first thought was Kaecillius only to realize it was Mordo as depicted from the animated movie.
I also saw Wong and he didn't resemble his MCU version either. It seems that the things that are merged are the magics and the characters as I can see some kf the students practicing with the sling ring but also to do the teleporting with air that the Ancient One did with me.
I don't actually know how things will happen but I can tell that this is still very early in the story as Mordo is still a respectful disciple of Wong who was the one showing all the students the different magics. Mordo also seemed a little younger.
"This is all so fascinating, but i can't help but wonder why it is that you brought me here. You could have explained things to me without showing me all this, you did it purposefully." I commented while looking at the Ancient One who grinned slightly.
"I see you are not so easily fooled. You are correct in your assumption. While it will not be for some time, I will face my death and it'd be wise for me to form a positive relationship with someone such as you, hoping you could be an ally in the fight against mystical forces that seek to encroach upon our world. And if you so desire, you may learn Sorcery here as well." The Ancient One explained.
I was actually very interested in this new combination of sorcery from two universes. I'd even have wanted to learn if it was just MCU sorcery, but I have a different idea in mind.
"That is certainly a surprising invitation, but I'm afraid I'll have to decline." I replied.
"I expected as much, but that is not all you wish to say is it?" The Ancient One asked.
"Yes, while I will not learn here, I will lend my strength towards the mystical threats of our world and in the future I might recommend someone who'd be better suited to learn here." I replied alluding to me when/if I unlock the Merlin template.
"Very well, but know that you are always welcome here. If you need to find us again there is a portal located in New York that can transport you here." The Ancient One explained referring to the New York Sanctum and he handed me a piece kf paper with the address.
"I thank you for your time and I appreciate your patience with me." I said as I was quickly wrapped in air again courtesy of the Ancient One and I appeared back at the warehouse.
'Well, that was interesting. It also seems that the Ancient One could not see through my form as King, the only issue would be what to do with my Sacred Treasure when I am not transformed.'
My thoughts were interrupted by a sudden notification.
[Inventory unlocked please look at your status for more information]
I smiled as It was the perfect time to learn about this feature.
'Inventory'
[Inventory: a separate pocket dimension that is connected to the user that is able to store the user's weapons to protect them form theft and being sensed by powerful beings. Simply think about placing your weapon in your inventory and it'll appear there.]
'Hmm. Cool' I thought to myself and imagined Chastiefol appearing in my inventory and it suddenly disappeared from my hand.
After that I flew back to my house following my normal routine of the last year to avoid being discovered and was back to my base form by the time I got home.
** **
(With the Ancient One)
'The magical energy disappeared? Interesting'