DECISIONS

(Flash back)

On the day Anthony snuck out of the hospital

A little kid was seen walking on the side walks.

He looked like a normal kid but he is anything but normal.

He walked through the crowd of people through ease that it would have made some one wonder if he even is a kid.

But alas the people were busy with their own things so,they could not notice this.

The kid was none other than Anthony.

He sneaked out of the hospital a while before and he was going to a place to confirm his fears.

After getting the full memories of another person,it would be abnormal if they didn't question who they were.

Anthony is also facing the extraterrestrial crisis.

Anyone who looked into his eyes would find the terror that was gripping him.

Anthony didn't have this feeling when he got memories before as they were like viewing a movie but, remembering them entirely.

But what happened on the day of funeral was different.It was like he lived an entire life in the memories.

'Changing perspectives does change everything'. He thought.

Before watching from a third perspective,it was like watching a film.

But now,after experiencing it from the other Anthony's perspective,he felt confused over who he is.

'Am I Anthony the car mechanic or the Anthony ,a 7 year kid?'

'Am I even Anthony?'

'I mean, I may be the third person who knows both Anthony's life and memories'

'But even if I am the Anthony,then why was having the memories of a person from another world'

As Anthony was firing questions to himself,he was left with more questions than answers.

'Honestly,who ever thought travelling across worlds and universes doesn't have any impact on the mind is all bullshit'.He thought annoyed.

He arrived infront of the library near the hospital as his thoughts came to a halt.

Anthony took a deep breath to calm his mind even though his face didn't show it.

He was even thinking of himself having facial paralysis if he didn't know.

It was his poker face he would have every time he was thinking.

He read it somewhere that got him interested in it.He thought it looked cool to look like that when thinking.

He practiced this for a whole month before it became natural.

Thinking about the first time he tried it infront of his parents as his mother teased him about it even during the holidays,he felt sad.

He quickly came out of sadness as he observed the library.

It wasn't a big one,but the whole place was spacious enough with the book shelves in rows.

He asked the librarian girl,where the news papers are kept.

She looked at the 7 year kid weirdly as she pointed the direction.

'She was definitely a part timer,otherwise they couldn't be so lax towards a kid'.

'Oh, well not my business'.

Thought Anthony as he was glad that she showed him the directions without a question.

He couldn't care about how they looked at him as he may or maynot die not due to a snap of certain purple guy.

He still remembered about reading news about a 23 year old Tony Stark in the car on the day he found about his parent's death.

He couldn't think properly at that time due to the news of his parents death and the headache he was having when he tried to remember anything.

The pain still made him shiver and he didn't want to experience any of that again.

As he rummaged through the newspapers, he found a lot of information on what he is looking for.

This made him calm down and at the same time felt the immense pressure of the looming half-death.

The revelation of being in MARVEL universe made him questioning his identity so less significant.

Anthony closed his eyes for a time and slowly opened them.

Gone was the terror he felt when he came here,now his eyes were burning with the will to survive at any cost.

He slowly stood up as he re-arranged the papers and walked out of the library.

'No matter who I was,From now on I can only be Anthony Fredd'. He thought with conviction.

He was slowly walking on the sidewalks as he thought about his life.

He blended into the crowd as he walked towards the hospital where a big cry baby called Clara was anxiously searching for him.

That will have to wait though as he was still thinking about how to live.

Normally,it would be easy for some one who knew the future to gain some powers or techniques and maybe become a hero and defeat Thanos.

All of that maybe possible, even defeating Thanos, if set the trap and make a plan.But it will be useless if they didn't win.

In the MCU, Stephen Strange said that in a million of possible futures,only possibility of defeating him was less than 20 possibilities.

So,he can't take a chance that the avengers will always win. 

He had to start planning on being alive and protect his family nonetheless.

He couldn't be a friendly neighborhood hero for that.Spider man is good guy if you ignore the troubles he will make but he couldn't stop Thanos snapping his fingers.

NO,Anthony wanted to be more than a hero.He wanted to be a businessman.

'The businessman saving the world,it does have a nice ring to it'.

Thought Anthony as he once again sneaked into the hospital from the backside. 

(End of Flashback)

...............

(present in the park)

"Hey...". Said Clara as she nudged him with her elbow.

Anthony was feeling the fresh air as they sat on the bench.It was not every day he comes out and relax.

He turned his head to look at her as she didn't continue speaking.

"What is it Clara?,spill it out now". Said Anthony as he knew that she was hesitant about something. 

He didn't know what it was but he had a hunch about it.

It will be abnormal to not feel anything when a 7 year kid bested you.

This feeling was shared by both Thomas and Clara.Thomas was worrying about the dangers while Clara was feeling insecure when compared to Anthony.

It was not their fault and Anthony could do nothing about it.

He showed them his plans for getting help and many other reasons but, more importantly for them to not be so shocked about the supernatural world and powers in the future.

He wants them to be ready to face the world with him when necessary.

Anthony, seeing her not replying decided not to speak.

Sometimes it is best to let them solve their problems rather than helping them,we will just have to look out for them.

Anthony turned his head to the front as he enjoyed the serene atmosphere with the trees and the fresh air it brings.

Meanwhile Clara's eyes became more complex as she looked at Anthony behind her.

Both of them didn't talk for a while.

...........

As they walked towards their house, Clara eyes were slowly filled with conviction.

Clara didn't know what will happen,but she made a decision whether she would like it or not.

They entered the house as the door behind them was closed.

Whatever happens,they will live with their decisions. 

*****Decision To Make*****