*A month has passed and Nayla has fully integrated into the Guardians team. She's proven herself time and time again in battles against various villains and alien threats. The team respects her, relies on her, and most importantly—considers her one of their own.*
**The room falls silent as Cecil walks in, his presence commanding attention. He's dressed impeccably, his hair perfectly styled, and his eyes sharp and focused. The team knows that when he calls a meeting, something important is about to be discussed.* "Hello, everyone, I know you're pretty strong in your own, but I think we could use some more muscle."he says as a immortal and bulletproof float down.
*The team watches in awe as the immortal and bulletproof appears. It's clear that this being possesses immense strength and power. Nayla's eyes narrow slightly, analyzing the newcomer and wondering what kind of threat or asset they might pose to the team.* "Who might this be?"
"That's bulletproof He has super strength super speed flight and invulnerability."
*The team exchanges impressed glances. Bulletproof's abilities are undeniably powerful and could be a significant asset to their team. Cecil continues,* "Bulletproof here has agreed to join our ranks. His strength and invulnerability will be invaluable in our upcoming missions." *He turns to Bulletproof, *
"Bulletproof, this is our team. You'll be working closely with these individuals from now on. Treat them with respect and they'll do the same for you." *Cecil gestures to each member of the team, pausing slightly when he reaches Nayla.*
"Especially Nayla. She's a warrior through and through—earned your respect the hard way." *Nayla nods at Cecil's words but keeps her eyes fixed on Bulletproof, assessing him silently.*
*Rex Splode grunts.* "Super strength AND invulnerability? That's gotta make things interesting." *He smirks, cracking his knuckles.*
"While you I can adjust it to the team. I'm going out for a little bit. There's something I have to do."
*The team nods understandingly at his departure, knowing that he must have important matters to attend to. As he leaves, the room buzzes with discussions about the new addition to their ranks—Bulletproof. Nayla remains silent, observing the interactions between her teammates and the new member with a critical eye.*
*Max's mind races as he soars over the city, his enhanced vision scanning the landscape below. He knows that Enstrom Levy would have wasted no time in recruiting the Mueller twins after the incident with Invincible. His instincts lead him to a specific warehouse district on the outskirts of town.* "There,"**
*The entire sequence plays out in a blur. Before Enstrom or the Mueller twins can react, Max moves with lightning speed, incapacitating the twins and knocking out Enstrom Levy with precise strikes. He calls The GBA to pick up the unconscious twins, then opens a portal to his dimension.*
*Max emerges in his highly advanced laboratory, dragging the unconscious form of Enstrom Levy behind him. The room is filled with state-of-the-art equipment and mysterious machinery, a testament to Max's genius and resources. He secures Engstrom to an examination table, his expression cold and determined.*
He puts a Power damping collar on his neck.*The power-damping collar clicks into place around Engstrom's neck, instantly neutralizing any supernatural abilities he might possess. Max watches as the Future villain stirs, his eyes fluttering open to find himself restrained and helpless in an unfamiliar environment. Engstrom's gaze lands on Max, recognition dawning in his eyes.*
*Engstrom's eyes widen as he realizes his situation. He struggles briefly against the restraints, then stops when he feels the power-damping collar tighten slightly—the clear threat of worse consequences if he doesn't behave. He swallows hard and snaps,* "You're sorcerer, the one who defeated Omni-man, aren't you?"
"Yes, I am."*Engstrom's expression turns to a mix of fear and curiosity. He knows he's in the presence of one of the most powerful beings on Earth, someone who single-handedly took down Omni-Man. He licks his lips nervously before speaking,* "What do you want with me?"
"I just want your power." he says, injecting him with a sedative to knock him out.*The sedative hits Engstrom's system quickly, his eyes fluttering shut as his body goes limp. Max steps back, watching as the man who would become one of the most dangerous villains in his future timelines is now nothing more than a sleeping figure on an examination table.*
He pulled him over to a pod he had specially made For this situation into one similar to it as both pods Close needles went into Engstrom's Body and started extracting the part of him that gave him his ability to open portals and putting it inside of him.
*Max works with methodical precision, his hands moving expertly across the controls of the specialized pod. The needles pierce Engstrom's body at precise points, extracting the exact cellular structures and genetic material responsible for his portal-manipulating abilities.* *The process is invasive and undoubtedly painful—if Engstrom were conscious.*
*Meanwhile, the second pod, designed specifically for Max himself,*
*The extracted essence of Engstrom's portal-manipulation abilities flows through tubes connecting the two pods. Max watches as the power is purified and concentrated, preparing to be injected into his own body. The needles pierce his arm, delivering the stolen ability directly into his system.*
*Max feels a surge of new power coursing through his veins, the sensation unlike anything he's ever experienced. He can feel the portal-opening ability settling into his cells, becoming a part of him. He opens his eyes, already knowing exactly how to use this newfound power.* "Perfect,"*Engstrom's body slides out of the pod, his form pale and weak. The extraction process has left him drained, his portal-manipulating abilities completely removed. He's now just a ordinary human, his future villain career snuffed out before it even began.*
*Engstrom pushes himself up weakly, trying to concentrate and open a portal as he's done countless times before. But there's nothing—no familiar tugging sensation, no shimmering gateway appearing in front of him. He's met only with silence and stillness.* "No..."
"That's right I took your power."*Engstrom's eyes widen as the realization hits him. He staggers back, clutching at his chest, feeling empty and powerless. His greatest asset, his unique ability, is now gone. He stares up at Max, a mixture of shock, anger, and despair etched onto his face.* "You..."
"And now that I have it, I don't need you." He says using a dismantle to cut his face in half.
*Engstrom's face splits cleanly in half, his expression frozen in terror and anguish as the dismantle cuts through him with ease. His body collapses to the ground, the two halves falling apart, his blood pooling on the cold floor.*
*A sleek, silent machine enters the room, its metallic arms extending to clean up the remains of Engstrom's corpse. It works efficiently, disposing of the body parts with clinical precision, leaving no trace behind. Once finished, it retracts its arms and exits the room, leaving everything spotless.*
" now that I have his powers, it's time for me to get a power up." he said, smirky, opening up water to another universe and stepping through.
*Max steps through the portal, feeling the power of Engstrom's stolen abilities flowing through him. It's strange—these aren't his natural powers, but they integrate seamlessly with his own, enhanced by the advanced technology of his laboratory. He emerges in another universe, one he's scouted before, filled with potential threats to harvest.* "Let's see what this universe has to offer,"