Chapter 76: Progress On Multiple Fronts

A/N: Yesterday winner was Ace_03.

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(Doom: POV)

Pregnant.

Susan is pregnant.

With my children.

The moment she whispered this to me I focused all my senses on her body.

Sensing more than just her own life force, but the faintest traces of not just one but two others.

Telling me I'm about to have twins.

Who are most likely going to be Franklin and Valeria.

But instead of being known as Richards they shall be known as Dooms.

Truly, this is wonderful.

On another note I'm glad I eliminated Reed when I did.

For I knew if that man found out Susan was having my babies he would have instantly turned into 'The Maker' right then and there.

No question.

But now that possibility will never come to pass.

For I have eliminated that threat.

Permanently.

Breaking my hug with Susan once more I then pulled her into a quick kiss, before placing one of my hands on her stomach and gently beginning to rub it.

"Susan, this is wonderful news." I spoke.

"Huh, what are you guys talking about?" Johnny asked. Walking up to Susan and I.

"The fact you're about to become an uncle Jonathan." I told Johnny.

When I did his eyes went to where my hand was on Susan, before going to his sisters face and widening in shock and realization. "Sue are you pregnant?"

"I am." Susan replied.

"Sis, that's great." Johnny happily said. "I can't wait to let Ben and Re-" He began.

Only to stop when he remembered Reed was now dead.

"That's right. Reed is...Sorry. I just forgot for a moment there when I heard the good news." Johnny told us.

"Johnny it's alright, you have nothing to apologize for." I said.

"Victor is right Johnny. Even I would've done the same if I were in your situation." Susan spoke.

"Thanks you guys." Johnny said.

Then just as he did the broken doors of the lab were forced opened by a Doombot.

After they were Kristoff entered it, his security detail following behind him.

"Father, are you okay?" Kristoff asked me.

"I'm fine." I said. "Though unfortunately the same cannot be said for Dr. Richards." I spoke. "For he sacrificed himself not only to save my life, but countless others."

"He did?" Kristoff questioned.

"Yes, he did. Including the life of your new siblings." I told him. "For you see, Ms. Storm is pregnant." I revealed.

Kristoff, and his security detail, becoming extremely happy when I revealed the news of Sue's pregnant status to them.

"Wait, siblings? What do you mean Victor?" Susan questioned.

"We're having twins my dear. I can sense it." I informed her.

Wondering how the twins will turn out, given that Richard's is their father in this reality no longer.

Will Franklin still end up a reality warper?

Will Valeria develop any powers?

Will the twins even still be a boy and a girl?

These and numerous other questions are now swirling in my mind in relation to them.

But there is one thing I have no doubt about.

No matter how these twins I'm about to have turn out I will love them with all my heart.

That is a promise Doom will never break.

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[June 20th, 2008]

A smile on my face I watched Susan as she slept soundly in bed next to me.

A thing she had been doing for the past week, ever since the death of Richards took place a week ago.

Speaking of which quite a few things have happened since then.

First, Ben Grimm has been informed of Reed's death.

To say he took it hard was an understatement.

Grimm was fill with so much anguish upon learning of the death of his best friend it's a wonder he didn't fall into a deep depression.

Though I guess I have Alicia and the rest of the four to thank for that.

The three of them have been there for Ben.

Who although is not still back up to his old self is getting there.

Second, everything that was salvageable from Reed's lab was.

Which when examined cemented the story I fed to everyone else.

So as far as anyone was concerned Reed Richards died a heroes death.

That is the very last favor I will ever do for that man.

Third, we held a small memorial service for Reed.

Fourth, I helped Ben and the others become the new owners Baxter Building.

Since it seemed Reed never made any arrangements in regards to ownership of the building in the event of his untimely demise.

Upon learning this I couldn't let it stand. So I put my lawyers to work on it.

All of them resolving the matter of ownership of the Baxter Building easily.

So now Ben, Johnny, and Susan are all co-owners of it.

Though I don't think they'll be spending much time there in the near future.

Given the fifth piece of information I have to share.

The remaking members of the F4 have agreed to come back to Latveria with me when I return this time around.

I knew Susan would, given her new pregnant status and all, but I also extended an invitation to Johnny and Ben. Along with Alicia Masters.

I also offered to fund the three of them in the future should they want to continue their exploration/hero activities.

But they haven't made a decision in regards to that matter yet.

Which is fine.

I'm not rushing them.

Moving on.

I continued watching Susan sleep until I heard a soft knock on my bedroom door.

When I did I gently got out of up, threw on my green silk robe, and went to the door and slightly opened it.

Finding Jessica standing outside.

"Yes Jessica?" I asked her.

"Sir, director Fury is on the line for you." Jessica informed me.

"Understood. Give me five minutes." I said.

Jessica nodded at my words.

Once she did I closed my bedroom door.

I then quickly got dressed before leaving my bedroom and heading to my office.

Where I took Nick Fury off hold and answered his call.

"Hello Nicholas, how may I help you today?" I asked him.

"Your offer. I've decided to accept it." Nick said.

"Excellent." I replied. "I'll be in touch." I said. "Though before we end this little conversation of ours I have to ask, what made you decide to accept my offer?"

"I weighed the pros and cons of it and decided the former outweighed fhe latter." Fury spoke to me.

Though I knew that wasn't the only reason he accepted my offer to assist SHIELD.

No, it's definitely so he can make an attempt to keep tabs on me and my people.

It's cute.

But since that's Fury job I won't fault him for it.

Besides, now I can become the antidote that cures SHIELD of its long festering HYDRA infection.

So, yay.

Time to hunt some tentacle bastards.

"I see." I replied. "Alright then. Call you later." I spoke.

I then ended the call with Fury.

Once I did Brainiac suddenly spoke up.

'Good morning my emperor.'

"Morning Brainiac." I replied.

'I have news for you. First off, Ms. Romanoff has managed to identify the one who placed the bounty on your head, and although she wished to inform you of this news herself I told her I should. Since she also discovered the price on your head has been increased. Your bounty is now 25 million. And the person who put it on your head is known as Nathaniel Essex. Which you have informed me also goes by the name Mister Sinister.' Brainiac explained to me.

"I see." I replied. "Thank you for informing me of this." I spoke.

'Of course emperor.' Brainiac said.

He then ended the call.

Once he did I started making plans to initiate a full scale hunt for Sinister and his people.

Since it seems that fucker really wants to die.

So I'll be more than happy to grant his wish.