My Little Avengers: Part 1

Pacing back and forth in front of the cauldron of cosmos, both Sunset Shimmer and Dr. Strange were trying to figure out a way to combat Thanos and Sombra.

"Look Doctor," sighed Sunset. "I'm going to do anything to help stop this Thanos character, but what can I start with? What do you think we can do to prepare for a defense? For that matter, why would some intergalactic despot or whatever he is be thinking about going to Equestria?

"We do whatever is necessary, Miss Shimmer," replied the wizard doctor, looking back at her to stop pacing. "Thanos is a dangerous creature and I have had a premonition that he will do whatever it takes to finish what he started. The magic of your home world has been sought by many enemies, is that correct?"

Placing his hand on Sunset's hand, Dr. Strange attempted to look into her mind.

"Yes, it has been sought after for many years," explained Sunset in a confused tone. "However, Twilight…and her friends had been able to keep Equestria safe."

"This time around, they won't have a chance," said Dr. Strange, feeling a surge of magical vibrations flow through Sunset's body. "I just looked into your mind, Sunset, and I found something of importance. Apparently, Thanos isn't the only enemy we need to be cautious about."

"What do you mean?"

Before Dr. Strange could answer her question, the door to the sanctum opened and in stepped Wong with Wade Wilson.

"Doctor, I brought this man here," explained Wong. "He says his name is Wade Wilson."

Strange looked at the mutated marked man and pondered his usage.

"Look, uh," stammered Wade. "It's, uh, nice to meet you, uh…"

"Doctor, Doctor Strange, Mr. Wilson," he finished. "I've asked you to come here on account of great importance. This isn't just any ordinary mission, mind you, but something where you will go into a world that many believe is nothing more than a fantasy."

"Well, I do break the fourth wall a lot," chuckled Wade. "So going into a world of fantasy isn't anything new to me. Heck, I even told my own version of 'A Christmas Carol' to a young boy once."

"But that was as Deadpool, correct?"

"Of…of course, it was. Hell, where has there been a place that I have been to that has not heard of Deadpool at least once?"

Gesturing him to come forward, Dr. Strange urged Wade to look into the cauldron of cosmos and lo and behold, he saw the ponies of Equestria going about their normal lives.

"Equestria?" remarked Wade. "Isn't that nothing more than a fantasy land of talking horses?"

"Not to me, it isn't," answered Sunset. "This land is my home or rather, it was until I ran away, that is. But, that is beside the point. Equestria is real to those who believe in it."

"So is Santa Claus," chuckled Wade, looking jokingly at Sunset. "Look, bacon head, I have an alter ego that can break any fourth wall in addition to being a crime fighter. So, going to Equestria isn't anything new to me. I've seen plenty of YouTube videos of guys like Batman and Superman mingling amongst these creatures."

Sunset gave Wade no answer, feeling somewhat insulted over his remark.

"Mr. Wilson, I can assure you that the stories that come from Equestria teach important life lessons that we can all learn from," said Dr. Strange, firmly standing in front of Wade. "But those lessons will cease to exist along with the rest of the universe if Thanos succeeds in doing what he wants to do. And let me tell you something really important, that when Equestria ceases to exist…so will all of us…and so will you. Would you want Deadpool to be nothing more than a forgotten memory? Because that is what is going to happen, if you don't cooperate."

The stern lecture from the magic doctor made Wade feel a sense of fear trickle down his spine. He couldn't bear the thought of the world not having Deadpool in it.

"Okay, okay," he gasped, stepping back from Dr. Strange. "You got me. I'll help you fight Thanos if it means going into a land where everything seems real and not just a cartoon meant for little girls."

As he spoke, Dr. Strange turned around and winked at Sunset. He then turned to Wong who produced Wade's Deadpool suit in his hands much to Wade's shock.

"How did…?" he gasped, shocked at how someone got a hold of his Deadpool suit. But, Dr Strange cleared his throat and Wade went to get himself changed.

…

Just then, the whooshing sounds of a flying creature came into the sanctum as Sam landed on his two feet with a small Scott Lang in his hands. Using his suit's powers, Scott grew to his normal size, removing his helmet.

"You must be Dr. Strange, right?" asked the petty criminal, extending his hand to him. "Sam told me about you."

"And you must be Scott Lang, correct?" remarked Dr. Strange. "A criminal seeking redemption? I remember that you were the giant that helped us defeat the past Thanos."

"Uh, I was the only big dude there, so yeah," Scott replied, turning over towards Sunset. "And who might you be?"

"I'm Sunset Shimmer…from Equestria."

"Equestria?" asked Scott, feeling slightly confused. "Isn't that a fictional land?"

"Come on, not this again," muttered Dr. Strange under his breath. "Equestria is a real land, but only to those who believe in it, Mr. Lang."

"I know of the name," said Scott, turning back to Dr. Strange. "But, I didn't know that it was real. My daughter has a plushie of Twilight Sparkle."

Sunset felt a shudder throughout her body at this remark, causing Scott to look at her.

"Sorry," she chuckled nervously. "I just…think that is both honorable and creepy…at the same time."

"Don't be, I've seen you in the toy store as well."

…

Just then, the sounds of footfalls were heard as Wade emerged now dressed in as Deadpool.

"All right, Doc," said Deadpool. "I've pulled Deadpool out of the closet. How do I get to Equestria?"

"You go through a portal," replied Sunset. "Normally, it's through a statue at Canterlot High, but since we aren't there…"

"I have a way," interrupted Dr. Strange, looking down towards the Cauldron of Cosmos and activating it. The liquid inside the cauldron bubbled with magic as Deadpool walked over towards it. "Go through here."

"Uh, Doc, before I go in there is something I want to ask you."

"What is it?" muttered Dr. Strange.

"Are you sure that you aren't going to send me somewhere else…like Afghanistan or even Syria?"

Rolling his eyes, Dr. Strange motioned for Sam and Scott to push Deadpool towards the cauldron and then into it. Letting out a loud yelp, Deadpool fell face first into the cauldron.

"So, now what do we do?" asked Sunset. "Should I go in after him? I mean, he will need a guide who knows her way around Equestria."

"He'll find his way, Sunset Shimmer. He'll find his way."

…

…

Meanwhile, Steve and Natasha's ghost arrived at the home of Clint Barton and his family. Looking up at the house, Natasha was beginning to get vibes of her final Earthly moments before she was sacrificed for the Soul stone…

…a sacrifice that was now all meant for nothing.

"Can't believe I'm back here," sighed Natasha, looking over at Steve.

"You mean that we are back here," corrected Steve. "We were here while fighting Ultron, remember?"

"Do you think he will see me again?" wondered Natasha.

"Only way to find out," remarked Steve and they moved towards the front door. Going up to the door, Steve rang the doorbell and for a few moments, they waited and waited.

…

Finally, a middle-aged man walked up from behind them and let out a sharp gasp. The bow he had been holding in his hand fell to the ground. Startled, Steve turned around to look at the man.

"No way," gasped the man. "Steve?"

"Hey Clint," replied Steve. "How's retirement?"

"It's…it's different. What are you doing here? I thought you went back to the 1940's or something like that."

Remembering how he had been forced out of his own retirement, Steve couldn't help but sigh at this.

"It's a long story. Right now, I need you to come with me."

"Where?" asked Clint.

"Apparently, Thanos is still alive, and we have to stop him."

"And who's we?"

Suddenly, before his very eyes, Clint looked in shock and awe as he saw the ghost of his best friend.

"Nat?" he gasped, his jaw quivering with shock. "Is that you?"

"Yes Clint, it's me," Natasha replied as the archer's eyes welled up with tears. He wanted to hug her, but he couldn't since she was nothing more than a wandering spirit.

"You…you…" stammered Clint. "I sacrificed you for the Soul Stone on Vomir and yet…you…"

"Look," sighed Nat, placing a ghostly hand on her best friend's cheek. "All that matter is that we are together again, Clint. I did what I had to do to get the soul stone and I hope you can be proud of me for it."

"I want to be proud of you, Nat," cried Clint. "But, I was supposed to be the one to sacrifice himself, not you."

As much as he wanted to stay and listen to his friends make up for past misgivings, Steve realized that they needed to get back. Clearing his throat, Steve, Natasha and Clint all made their way back to the sanctum.

"We've brought Hawkeye here," said Steve to the group of heroes already assembled.

…

However, at that moment, the door to the sanctum opened and in stepped Bucky with T'Challa and his female bodyguard. Immediately, everyone in the room bowed to him except for Sunset.

"We don't do that in my country," said T'Challa, motioning for them to rise before directing his attention to Dr. Strange. "Are you the one called Dr. Strange, master of the mystical arts?"

"I am," answered Dr. Strange. "Your highness."

…

…

Meanwhile, a drone flew in front of the shack where Thanos, Sombra and the others were believed to be at. Watching from a screen in her lab, Sci Twi and the girls studied the shack.

"Why would they hide in the woods?" wondered Rainbow Dash.

"Supposedly, they didn't want to be in full view of anyone," replied Sci Twi, who was operating the drone. "Everything seems to be normal. There is food, water and…broken pieces of rope. The Crystal Prep girls must have been tied up or something of that nature."

Seeing the pieces of rope caused Sci Twi to get a sickening feeling in her stomach, trying to picture the horrors of what her former classmates had gone through.

"Must have been lassoed up or something," said Applejack, studying the drone. "I don't know about you, but I want to hassle up this Thanos and Sombra dudes as quickly as possible, y'all. I want him to pay for traumatizing our fellow classmates."

"That is if we can find them, darling," remarked Rarity. Suddenly, Sci Twi's pendant glowed meaning that there was some kind of magical force nearby. Moments later, the other pendants activated. "Twilight, what's happening?"

"The pendants must have detected where Thanos and Sombra are with the Crystal Prep girls," cried Sci-Twi, hastily grabbing the machine controlling the drone. "We need to follow them and fast!"

With this new lead, the six human counterparts of Twilight and the elements of harmony raced out of Sci-Twi's lab and followed the source of magic vibes.

…

At the same time, up in outer space, a triangle shaped spacecraft was going along at full speed towards an unknown destination. Very soon, the seven occupants inside would be pulled into the growing conflict…