(In the Infinity Chamber, the hum of machinery resonated softly.)
(Tony Stark stood in his lab, surrounded by holographic projections and vials of glowing liquid.)
(The Phase 2 Super Evolution Serum lay before him, an intricate combination of biology, chemistry, and engineering-a testament to his genius.)
Tony [in mind]: 'This is it. Phase 2. If Phase 1 was about strength, agility, and precision, achieving Peak Human Physiology, then Phase 2 is survivability. To be more precise, Healing and Durability. If I want to stand a chance against what's coming, I can't just survive. I need to thrive in situations that would obliterate anyone else.'
(Although he many likely not face such situation with the many tricks up his sleeves, it was better to be prepared for all scenarios.)
(The first serum had already elevated him to a state a bit beyond the likes of Steve Rogers.)
(Enhanced reflexes, amplified cognitive function, even an embryonic X-gene lay dormant within him after he had taken the phase one of the serum, a sign of how far he had pushed the boundaries of his own evolution.)
(But Tony knew this wasn't enough.)
(The Mad Titan wouldn't be stopped by clever suits and witty remarks.)
(He paced the room, eyes darting over the data M.A.R.V.E.L projected.)
[M.A.R.V.E.L: The synthesis is complete. All parameters are stable, but the projected risk factor remains at 13.2%.]
Tony: "Thirteen-point-two. Might as well be zero, considering what's at stake."
(Tony muttered.)
(The serum was the culmination of his work.)
(Samples from Deadpool and Wolverine provided the foundation for a near-perfect healing factor.)
(Luke Cage's unbreakable skin added a layer of invulnerability, and a stealth mission by his Ion Legion had secured DNA from Elixir, a mutant with cellular manipulation abilities, whom he has also put under surveillance since he discovered him.)
(Combined with a synthesized metal, a hybrid of vibranium and adamantium, he had created a material that was light, durable, and adaptive.)
Tony [in mind]: 'A metal that breathes, bends, and regenerates. Perfect for what I need. It's not enough to be strong. I need to be indestructible-while still looking good in a suit.'
(He plans to make his soon to be upgraded physique have some if not all of these qualities.)
(Similar to Wolverines Adamantine Skeleton.)
(Tony examined the pod at the center of the lab.)
(It was filled with a molten liquid-a glowing mixture of the serum, the hybrid metal, and raw starktonium energy.)
Tony: "M.A.R.V.E.L, confirm that the nanobots are fully synchronized with the serum's genetic code."
[M.A.R.V.E.L: Synchronization is complete. All nanobots are programmed to integrate the serum into every cell while ensuring structural stability.]
(Tony nodded.)
Tony: "Good. If they fail, my body liquefies. Not exactly the legacy I'm going for."
(He tapped a command on his holographic interface, initiating the pod's pre-sequence.)
(As the machinery roared to life, he addressed his Al again.)
Tony: "M.A.R.V.E.L, while I'm out, you're in charge. Run the calculations, monitor every fluctuation, and if something goes south..."
(He paused, a rare moment of hesitation.)
Tony: "Well, figure it out."
[M.A.R.V.E.L: I always do, sir.]
Tony [in mind]: 'I built you for that after all.'
(Tony approached the pod, the heat from the molten liquid radiating outward.)
(He stripped off his armor, leaving only a reinforced suit designed to withstand the initial immersion.)
(His heart raced-not with fear, but anticipation.)
Tony [in mind]: 'This isn't just an upgrade. This is true evolution. A step beyond what my original would have taken in the MCU.!'
(As he stepped into the pod, the molten liquid clung to his skin, seeping into his pores.)
(It wasn't pain he felt it was something else entirely.)
(A burning sensation, like his body was being rewritten on a cellular level.)
(The nanobots activated, swarming through his system, dismantling and rebuilding every cell.)
(He could feel the metal bonding to his bones, his muscles, his very DNA.)
(The raw stactonium energy surged through him, igniting every nerve ending.)
Tony: "M.A.R.V.E.L, engage sleep protocol."
[M.A.R.V.E.L: Activating.]
(As his consciousness began to fade, Tony's last thought was simple.)
Tony [in mind]: 'I need a good coffee break after this.'
(The pod sealed shut, and the experiment began.)
(The molten liquid bubbled, glowing brighter with every passing second.)
(Outside, M.A.R.V.E.L monitored the process, calculating and recalculating probabilities as Tony Stark's body transformed.)
(For better or worse, there was no turning back.)
(3 Days Later...)
[Tony's POV]
(The world faded in slowly, a cascade of sensations and data flowing into my consciousness. My first thought? I'm alive. My second? What time is it?)
Tony: "M.A.R.V.E.L?"
(My voice was a bit raspier than usual, but the edge of confidence remained.)
M.A.R.V.E.L: "Good morning, Mr. Stark."
(M.A.R.V.E.L's smooth, synthetic voice greeted me.)
M.A.R.V.E.L: "It has been 82 hours, 57 minutes, and 33 seconds since the procedure began. The transformation process is complete."
(I sat up in the pod. My body felt... different. Not foreign, not unrecognizable, but unmistakably more.)
Tony: "Give me the rundown."
(I said, stepping out of the Infinity Chamber. My senses were already firing on all cylinders. Every detail of the room was sharper-every texture, every shift in air pressure. Even the hum of electricity from the chamber's systems vibrated in harmony with something inside me.)
M.A.R.V.E.L: "As you anticipated, your physiology has undergone significant enhancement."
(M.A.R.V.E.L began.)
M.A.R.V.E.L: "Enhanced durability and strength, rapid cellular regeneration, increased sensory acuity, heightened energy output from starktonium integration, and..."
Tony: "Let me guess."
(I interrupted, slicing a small cut across my palm with a scalpel I grabbed nearby. The blade barely broke the skin before the wound sealed itself with startling speed. Temporarily ignoring the strength and sharpness of the scalpel and the force I used just to pierce my skin, I grinned.)
Tony: "Accelerated healing. A personal upgrade, courtesy of Deadpool and Wolverine."
M.A.R.V.E.L: "Precisely."
(M.A.R.V.E.L confirmed.)
(I clenched my fist, marveling at the faint energy hum coursing through me. It wasn't just a part of me-it was me.)
(Testing the Limits...)
Tony: "This isn't the time to marvel at myself. Let's get some numbers."
(I muttered.)
(First up: durability. I stepped into the testing chamber, surrounded by reinforced plating designed for extreme stress tests. I programmed the turret system to fire high-caliber rounds directly at me.)
M.A.R.V.E.L: "Ready, Mr. Stark?"
Tony: "Always."
(I replied, bracing myself. The first volley hit me squarely in the chest. I didn't flinch. No bruises, no pain-just the satisfying thud of bullets flattening against my skin.)
Tony: "Energy blasts next."
(I ordered. A plasma shot hit me, engulfing me in a brief explosion of light and heat. When the smoke cleared, I was untouched. Check durability off the list. Strength came next. I lifted weights far beyond what should be possible, piling more and more mass until the machines strained to measure the force. I ended the test with a full-powered punch against the titanium-reinforced plate. The result? It shattered like glass.)
M.A.R.V.E.L: "Force output: 250 tons of pressure."
(M.A.R.V.E.L reported.)
Tony: "Incredible."
(I said, wiping imaginary dust off my hands. Then came the healing factor. M.A.R.V.E.L administered a controlled incision across my forearm, but before the blade was fully withdrawn, the wound closed up seamlessly.)
M.A.R.V.E.L: "Regeneration time: less than 0.3 seconds."
(M.A.R.V.E.L noted.)
Tony: "Faster than I hoped."
(I replied. But the real breakthrough came when I extended my hand toward a lab rat with a broken leg. Without thinking, I directed the energy coursing through me into the tiny creature. Within moments, its injury vanished, and it scampered across the cage.)
Tony: "That... wasn't in the original design."
(I muttered, fascinated. Next was energy manipulation. I stood in the center of the testing area, focusing on the stactonium energy within me. I visualized it like a second circulatory system, flowing through my body. I channeled it outward, releasing a pulse of raw energy that scorched the chamber walls.)
M.A.R.V.E.L: "Energy output is exceeding projections."
(M.A.R.V.E.L observed.)
Tony: "Let's push it further."
(I directed the energy to my feet, and to my surprise, I lifted off the ground. Flight-smooth, effortless. I absorbed an external energy source-a directed EMP-and felt it enhance my strength. A quick test confirmed I could fire energy blasts from my palms with surgical precision.)
Tony: "Note that my magical affinity has also increased."
(I said, sensing faint mystical currents in the room I would've overlooked before. Speed was next. I ran the length of the chamber, clocking just under the speed of sound. My reaction time? Flawless. I dodged high-speed projectiles as if they were moving in slow motion. And then, like a sixth sense, I began anticipating the shots before they even fired.)
Tony: "A danger sense."
(I realized.)
Tony: "Let's try that again-amped up."
(By channeling the energy to amplify my physical abilities, I surpassed all previous parameters. My speed, strength, and durability reached staggering new heights. A New Discovery I was on a roll. But as I stood still, focusing inward, I became acutely aware of my own biology. My mind mapped every cell, every strand of DNA. I saw it all: the modifications, the enhancements... and a flaw.)
Tony: "M.A.R.V.E.L, run a diagnostic."
(I said, my voice tight.)
M.A.R.V.E.L: "Your DNA shows signs of instability."
(M.A.R.V.E.L confirmed.)
M.A.R.V.E.L: "If you continue to evolve without addressing this issue, your genetic structure will collapse."
(I stared at the readout, my mind racing.)
Tony: "Collapse isn't an option."
(I muttered.)
Tony: "If evolution has limits, I'll just remove them."
(I began devising a plan-a way to restructure my DNA to accommodate infinite growth. It would be risky, but if there's one thing I've learned, it's that risk is the currency of progress. I stepped out of the testing chamber, my body buzzing with newfound power. This was only the beginning.)
Tony [in mind]: 'Limits are a challenge.'
(I thought, a smirk tugging at my lips.)
Tony [in mind]: 'And challenges? They're what I do best.'
(At this time an alarm went rang out in the entire chamber.)
(Beep!...)
(Fury's voice came through...)
Fury: "Tony where the hell are you?!"
[To Be Continued...]