Chapter 11: Armor

[July 18th, 2005]

Standing off to the side I watched as Johnny, Susan, and Reed practiced with their powers.

Three days have passed since all of them manifested their abilities, and I began helping them in learning to control and eventually master them.

During this short amount of time these three have made great progress.

They can now activate and de-activated their powers at will.

Though that was just the first step. They still have a long way to go.

Especially with what I know they are capable of thanks to my foreknowledge.

None of them have even scratched the surface of what they can do.

But that is exactly why I am lending them all a helping hand. So they can reach their full potentials.

For the most part.

I am also doing this since it is benefiting me.

Not only in regards to getting into the Fours good graces but in other ways as well.

For instance, just yesterday Reed asked him to assist him in developing what will become his Unstable Molecule Formula.

Given how everyone's clothing suffers when they use their powers.

Johnny's getting it the worst.

They always end up burned to a fiery crisp, which always leaves him in his birthday suit. All his goodies on display for all to see.

Let's just say that is one image I will definitely be erasing from my mind when I have the chance.

The only reason I haven't yet is because it keeps happening.

So until I am sure it won't I will endure such memories in my head.

But the first chance I get to do away with them for good I will.

As I continued watching the three in front of me practice with their powers I noticed Ben approaching me out of the corner of my left eye.

When I did I turned in the man's direction just as he reached me.

"Yes Mr. Grimm?" I asked.

"The offer you made the other day. Does it still stand?" He asked.

"Yes it does." I easily replied.

Glad Ben is finally going to give me an answer in regards to him learning magic to control his powers better.

I thought it would take him longer to decide, but it looks like my calculations were off. But in a good way, so it's fine.

"So, I take it you are finally going to give me your answer." I spoke.

"I am." Ben replied. "And the answer is yes. Please teach me." He spoke.

"Sure." I replied. "But I won't be personally teaching you. Instead you will go and learn at the same place I did."

"What so Ben gets to learn magic and we don't. Unfair." Johnny complained.

He, Susan, and Richards, having stopped their training to listen in on our conversation.

"Johnny enough. Ben needs this. We really don't." Sue spoke up.

"True. But it would be interesting to learn how magic actually functions. Given that someone won't explain it to us." Reed said. Giving me a look. Which I pointedly ignored.

Just like I have basically been ignoring Reed's questions in regards to magic, ever since I revealed it's existence to the Four a few days ago when I used it to help Ben.

Since a regular Reed Richards is already enough of a headache to deal with. But one who knows and understands magic...

Yeah, fuck that noise.

Doom will not be responsible for unleashing such an abomination into existence.

"As I have told you before Reed magic is complex, and requires your complete attention and focus. None of which you, Susan, or Johnny can give it right now. But Ben is different." I explained once again. "Now then Mr. Grimm sit tight while I make all the arrangements."

"Right." Ben replied.

His voice filling with slight hope.

Good.

His depressive aura was not doing him any favors. Nor will it help him in his mystical arts training.

But I'm sure the Ancient One can handle it. Since given her age I'm sure she's encountered situations similar to this before.

That's why I'm sending Ben to learn from her.

Even if the woman herself doesn't know it yet.

On that note.

When Ben stepped away from me and Susan and the others went back to their training I myself stepped away and then took out my cellphone.

Dialing up the Ancient One.

Since she carries and cellphone, and even gave me her personal number when I left Kamar-Taj last year.

Bringing the phone up to my ear I heard it ring only once before the call connected.

Then before I could even explain the situation the Ancient One spoke.

"Yes. I would be more than delighted to have Mr. Grimm train here at Kamar-Taj." She said.

Making me internally sigh as she once again trolled me. All thanks to the Time Stone.

I wonder if she'd let me borrow it for a bit to do the same?

A question for later.

"Great. That makes this all the more easier then." I said.

The two of us then quickly made arrangements before ending our call.

Once we did I got ready to go and inform Ben.

Before suddenly getting another call.

This time from Lucia.

Answering it I brought the phone up to my ear. "Yes Lucia?" I asked.

Since she rarely calls me during work hours. Unless it's an emergency.

Though we haven't had any of those.

I hope this isn't the first.

"I just got a message from Klaue 's people. The meeting has been set." She spoke.

"Understood." I replied.

Grinning after I did.

For now Vibranium would be mine!

Ending the call with Lucia I then walked over to Susan and the others.

"Excuse me. I'm taking my leave for the day." I told them.

"Eh, why?" Susan asked.

"I just received a call about an important meeting I have been trying to set up for months finally being set up. So I must go and prepare." I explained. "But don't worry I won't be gone for long. This will only take me two to three days to deal with tops."

Actually even less than that, but the Four do not need to know that.

"Understood Victor. Go ahead and handle your business." Reed spoke. "We can manage on our own.'

"Thank you Reed." I said.

I then bid the four farewell.

Before heading off to claim my previous Vibranium.

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[July 20th, 2005]

[Illegal South American Port]

Dressed in a tactleneck and military boots and pants I stood under a full moon in an illegally built port, situated on the Southern coastline of Peru in South America.

Lucia standing on my left.

Her face a mask.

While her attire consisted of tactical clothing that accentuated her figure quite nicely.

The reason the two of us are here?

To do a deal with Klaue to purchase some of his Vibraniun.

As the two of us continued to wait, ignoring the looks the people passed us by were giving us, the man of the hour himself eventually showed up.

Ulysses Klaue.

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Several of his men surrounding him, two of which were carrying a lock box, Klaue arrived in front of the two of us and scrutinized our faces.

Likely burning them into his mind in case we tried to fuck him.

Which was fine by me.

Since right now Lucia and I have illusion spells cast on us. Making our appearances, height, and even our voices completely different than what they normally are.

So even if we do decide to fuck over Klaue he can do nothing to us.

Because the man has literally no idea who he's truly dealing with.

After five minutes passed Klaue stopped scrutinizing our faces.

"Are you finished?" I asked him. When stepped back. "Because I came here to do a deal. Not have a staring contest." I spoke.

"You got spunk boy. I like that." Klaue told me. "But you're right. We all came here to do a deal, so let's do it then." He said.

Klaue then snapped his fingers.

After he did the two men carrying the lock box walked up and placed it on the ground in front of Lucia and I.

They then opened it up.

Revealing it's content.

Vibraniun.

Specifically one ton of it.

Exactly what I came here for.

"There, we've shown you ours, now how about you show us yours?" Klaue spoke.

"Of course." I said. I then nodded to Lucia.

Seeing it she took the two black duffel she was carrying off her shoulders and placed them on the ground in front of Klaue's men.

Who then unzipped them.

Revealing tons of cash in each of them.

Two billion dollars all together to be exact.

A fair price for one ton of Vibraniun in my opinion.

"Looks like you delivered."

"As did you." I said. "So with that our deal is done."

"Yes." Klaue said.

He and his men then left with their money.

Having no idea all of their cash was laced with a special radioactive, but non-fatal, isotope that I could track no matter where it went in the entire world.

The isotope itself being undetectable by normal means.

Since there was no way I was simply going to let Klaue slip away.

He's too valuable.

Especially since he knows the exact location of Wakanda.

Among other things.

All of which will belong to Doom when fne time is right.

But for now I have more important matters to attend to.

Like finally creating the one thing that makes Doom who he truly is.

Armor.

Collecting the lock box Lucia and I left the port and ventured into the forest.

Then after we made sure we weren't being tracked in any manner I portaled us back to the factory and then without wasting a moment began work on my armor.

Also yes, I have revealed the existence of magic to Lucia in its entirety.

Moving on.

While building my armor two weeks passed by in a flash.

Though I didn't spend all my time working on my personal project and forgetting my other responsibilities.

Unlike others, Tony Stark and Reed Richards, Doom knows how to keep his sensibilities.

Thus I made sure to get Ben situated at Kamar-Taj.

I also made sure to keep up with Susan, Reed, and Johnny. Helping them with their powers.

Even introduced them all to Lucia.

Which I noticed made Susan a little jealous.

Gooodddd.

But back to my point.

Even while taking care of my other responsibilities I still managed to finish my armor.

Standing in front of if as it laid on a metal table before my eyes I cried a little.

Since it looks beautiful.

The armor itself an exact copy of Doom's Mystical Armor that he created during his time in hell.

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Although the classic Doom armor design is great I prefer this one. Especially since the armor itself is partially mystical in nature.

Since in addition to all the technology I used to build the armor I have aso enchanted it with several spells.

Truly blending together my scientific and mystical capabilities.

This right here is the first pinnacle of all my hard work, and it is glorious!

Now, it just needs one more thing.

Moving up to the armor I held my left hand over it.

I then conjured forth and eldtrich knife and cut my left palm.

As my blood touched the armor, ignoring the pain in my hand, I recited a spell.

When I did the armor itself glowed brightly with dark green energy for several seconds before it faded.

Once it did I knew my spell was complete.

So I dismissed the Eldritch knife and used a quick healing spell on my hand.

I then backed up and focused on my armor.

Immediately feeling a direct link to it.

Since that spell I just performed bound the armor to my person. Now no matter where or when I can summon it to me.

Which I think I'll do right now.

Focusing on summoning my armor around my person I made it happen and found myself wearing my creation.

My long badass green cape flowing down behind me.

Since Doom's armor is not complete without his cape.

Slowly opening and closing my fingers I grinned.

Feeling more powerful than I have since I arrived in this world and began my new life.

Now I truly feel to my core that I am Doom.

And it feels truly delicious.

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