Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Shaping the World
Daniel hovered over the glowing holographic interface of Earth. The World Creation System was a marvel—like a god's sandbox where everything could be tweaked, molded, and fine-tuned to his vision. He stared at the timeline, deciding the best way to craft his new narrative.
"All right," Daniel muttered to himself, "time to set the stage."
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The Setup
The first step was integrating Goku into the Marvel world. Daniel smirked at the thought—a Saiyan, raised by the monks of K'un-Lun, standing alongside Earth's mightiest heroes. He opened the "Create Character" menu and began to weave Goku's story into the fabric of this universe.
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Change Log:
Event Added: Saiyan space pod crash-lands on Earth in 1970, near the Himalayas.
Location: The mystical city of K'un-Lun discovers the pod during their celestial pilgrimage.
Outcome: The child, later named Goku, is raised in K'un-Lun, trained in their martial arts, and becomes a warrior blending Saiyan strength and mystical discipline.
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"Let's make him strong," Daniel mused, adjusting Goku's power level. "Not invincible—Thor-level should do it."
He refined Goku's story further: his discovery by the monks, his rigorous training under Lei-Kung the Thunderer, and the challenge of reconciling his Saiyan instincts with the disciplined teachings of K'un-Lun. Goku would grow into a kind-hearted but fiercely protective warrior, his immense power tempered by his spiritual upbringing.
By the time of the New York war, Goku would be ready to step into the world.
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Adjusting the Isolation
Daniel then turned his attention to Earth's vulnerabilities. The Battle of New York had exposed the planet to the wider cosmos, and without intervention, Thanos, the Kree, the Skrulls, and countless others would descend upon it. Daniel needed time to build his world without overwhelming it—but not entirely cut it off.
"Let's make this interesting," he muttered, tapping into the system's planetary settings.
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Change Log:
Barrier Added: Earth is shielded from intergalactic and interdimensional entities indefinitely, unless deactivated by Daniel.
Exception Added: Asgardians and other beings from the Nine Realms can still interact with Earth.
Effect: No Thanos, no Kree, no Skrulls. However, Asgard and the Nine Realms retain their connection to Midgard (Earth).
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"This should keep the big cosmic threats away for now," Daniel said, nodding. "But I'll leave the door open for Asgard and the Nine Realms. Thor's involvement will spice things up."
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The Saiyan in K'un-Lun
With the foundation set, Daniel zoomed in on Goku's journey, visualizing it like a montage in his mind.
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Goku's pod crash-landed in the snowy peaks of the Himalayas, its fiery descent lighting up the sky. The monks of K'un-Lun discovered the pod, drawn by the energy it radiated. Inside, they found a small child with wild black hair and an unshakable spirit.
"His energy… it's unlike anything I've felt," Lei-Kung the Thunderer said, holding the child in his arms. "Perhaps he is a gift from the heavens—or a test."
As Goku grew, his Saiyan instincts for combat clashed with the disciplined teachings of K'un-Lun. He trained harder than anyone, mastering both ki manipulation and the mystical arts of K'un-Lun. By the time he was a teenager, he had surpassed even the city's finest warriors, blending his raw power with spiritual precision.
Yet, there was always a hunger within him—a thirst for the world beyond the city's mystical walls. Lei-Kung often warned him of the dangers, but deep down, Goku knew his destiny lay elsewhere.
By adulthood, Goku's power was undeniable, his abilities rivaling the gods themselves. When the balance of the world shifted after the New York war, he could no longer ignore the call.
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Preparation Complete
Daniel leaned back, satisfied. "That should do it for now. Let's set the stage for his entrance."
He fast-forwarded the timeline to one year after the Battle of New York. Goku, now fully trained and aware of the growing imbalance in the world, would leave K'un-Lun to explore Earth and its heroes.
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Change Log:
Timeline Adjustment: Goku leaves K'un-Lun one year after the New York war.
Power Level: Equivalent to Thor in Infinity War, with mastery of K'un-Lun's mystical arts and Saiyan abilities.
Personality: Kind-hearted but fiercely protective, with a Saiyan's innate thirst for battle tempered by K'un-Lun's teachings.
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Daniel grinned. "Let's see how Earth's heroes handle him."
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A Glimpse at the Ground
Back on Earth, the Avengers were scattered, each grappling with the aftermath of the Chitauri invasion.
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Tony Stark POV
Tony Stark sat in his workshop, tinkering with the Mark 42 suit. The glow of the arc reactor reflected off his face, his mind racing with the events of the past year. Sleep came in fits, plagued by nightmares of aliens and portals to other worlds.
"JARVIS," Tony said, breaking the silence. "Anything new?"
"There is an anomaly in the Himalayas, sir," JARVIS replied. "Energy signatures similar to the Chitauri, though more concentrated. The source appears humanoid."
Tony frowned, his curiosity piqued. "Humanoid? Prep the suit. Let's see what this is."
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Thor POV
In Asgard, Thor stood on the Bifrost, gazing down at Midgard. The events of New York weighed heavily on his heart. Though Earth had proven its resilience, Thor could not shake the feeling that a new power was stirring.
"This energy…" he muttered, tightening his grip on Mjolnir. "It feels familiar, yet… foreign."
Without hesitation, he leapt into the storm, the Bifrost carrying him to Earth. He would meet this new force head-on.
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From his cosmic perch, Daniel observed the unfolding events with a smile. "Let the fun begin."