As Ben prepared to depart Universe 8096, something stirred. A strange, stone-like material began to spread across the globe—emerging from four distinct locations. One of them… dangerously close to Stark Tower.
The Avengers, unaware of this new anomaly, returned to base—unaware of the storm looming on the horizon.
A mysterious figure, Terrax, stood atop the spreading stone and identified himself as the Herald of the Devourer, issuing a dire warning of the imminent apocalypse heralded by the insatiable hunger of Galactus.
Determined, Iron Man boldly proclaimed, "I'll handle him alone," launching an attack on Terrax.
However, his efforts proved futile as Terrax swiftly incapacitated Iron Man. Undeterred, the Avengers rallied to confront the cosmic threat, but their collective might fell short as they were quickly overpowered.
Terrax, undeterred by their resistance, initiated the construction of a peculiar machine on Earth.
Simultaneously, three other heralds—Airwalker in the polar region, Stardust in the middle of the ocean, and Firelord in an active volcano—mirrored the construction process.
Earth found itself sealed off, and at the zenith of the world, a colossal ship descended, heralding the arrival of a force that spelled impending catastrophe.
"Has anyone heard of Galactus?" Tony inquired, seeking insight from the assembled group.
"I have," Steve responded with a sense of gravity. "Galactus is a kind of space god. The Skrulls told me that he destroyed their home world. They said Galactus consumes entire planets."
Wasp, visibly shocked, exclaimed, "Wait, are you kidding? You're saying something is coming out of that ship... and it's actually going to eat our planet?"
Taking charge of the impending crisis, Tony delegated the mission to Steve, who issued a call to arms.
The Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, Hulk, War Machine, Black Widow, Winter Soldier, Wolverine, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, and all the other Avengers were summoned to unite.
Together, they faced the ominous threat of Galactus, determined to thwart the cosmic entity and safeguard their world from impending destruction.
"I have summoned you all for one mission. The world is on the brink of destruction, and it is our duty to stop it," Steve proclaimed with unwavering determination.
In the midst of the urgent mission briefing, Tony Stark expressed concern about the absence of Ben Tennyson. "Steve, you didn't call Ben Tennyson," Tony pointed out, noticing the omission.
"I don't have his contact information or address," Steve replied, displaying confidence. "But I believe he will come if he sees that we are on the verge of losing."
Emphasizing the gravity of their task, Steve continued, "You must do whatever it takes to destroy the Galactus machine and stop his Heralds. Then, we will take the fight to Galactus himself."
The teams quickly divided, each assigned a specific location to confront one of the Heralds, while another team set off towards the ominous ship, the epicenter of the impending threat to Earth.
Meanwhile, Terrax found himself facing an impressive lineup of heroes – Captain America, Iron Fist, Spider-Man, War Machine, and Quake.
Spider-Man's agility and quick reflexes played a crucial role as he managed to disarm Terrax, setting the stage for Captain America and Iron Fist to deliver a decisive defeat.
Quake, with her seismic powers, targeted and obliterated Terrax's device, ensuring he posed no further threat.
Airwalker, on the other hand, is confronted by a formidable team consisting of Thor, Vision, Falcon, Luke Cage, and Black Widow.
Thor's mighty blows weakened Airwalker, while Vision's advanced abilities secured the victory. Falcon, utilizing his aerial prowess, facilitated their escape, and Black Widow skillfully destroyed Airwalker's device with explosives.
Facing the threat, Stardust encountered the combined forces of Human Torch, Wasp, Hawkeye, Wolverine, and Thing.
Human Torch's fiery assault left Stardust momentarily stunned, providing an opening for Wasp to infiltrate and destroy her from within.
Hawkeye dismantled the Stardust's device, with his explosive arrows.
Firelord faced a determined lineup including Scott Lang in the Ant-Man suit, Black Panther, Hulk, Bucky Barnes, and Invisible Woman.
Black Panther's strategic brilliance came to the forefront as Invisible Woman utilized her powers to deprive Firelord of the essential oxygen he needed.
Hulk, with his incredible strength, delivered a resounding thunderclap, incapacitating Firelord. Bucky then decisively eliminated the threat by destroying Firelord's device with a well-timed rocket launcher.
Meanwhile, Iron Man, Ms. Marvel, Reed Richards, Hank Pym, and Doc Samson infiltrate Galactus's colossal ship.
Their initial plan to shrink Galactus was thwarted when Hank Pym encountered difficulties.
Galactus, realizing the threat, took matters into his own hands, attempting to use his machine to consume Earth's energy and destroy the planet.
Galactus once again summoned the four pillars, amplifying his power to devour the planet's energy, intensifying the impending threat to Earth.
As the Avengers faced the formidable Galactus, the entire team united in a last-ditch effort to thwart the cosmic threat.
Each Avenger brought their unique abilities to the battlefield, launching a coordinated assault against the devourer of worlds.
Thor summoned lightning storms and hurled Mjölnir with unparalleled might, creating a symphony of thunderous strikes against Galactus, same time Iron Man unleashed a barrage of repulsor blasts, forming an intricate dance of energy beams that sought to pierce through Galactus's cosmic defenses.
But just with a swat of his hand, both of them collided with each other and fell on the ground.
Ms. Marvel soared through the skies, her energy-absorption powers at their peak, as she delivered powerful punches, channeling the absorbed energy into devastating blows.
Galactus tried to capture her, but before he succeeded. Hulk, in his towering rage, pummeled the ground, creating shockwaves that reverberated towards Galactus, attempting to disrupt his focus.
Seeing his focus disrupted, Iron Fist and Luke Cage together showcased their unparalleled combat skills, dodging Galactus's cosmic energy blasts while delivering precision strikes on Galactus's legs.
Spider-Man took the right moment, and he started throwing his web on Galactus' face. He also started binding the Galactus's legs with his web. Quake, using her seismic powers, started creating earthquakes to disbalance Galactus.
Seeing they were going to succeed, Captain America skillfully wielded his vibranium shield, deflecting cosmic projectiles and leading the charge with unwavering determination. He jumped and hit Galactus's face.
Wasp zipped through the chaos, her size-changing abilities allowing her to evade Galactus's attacks while delivering strategic stings.
Wolverine tried to pierce his Adamantium claws in Galactus's legs. The Thing jumped and hit on Galactus's head.
Vision employed his phasing abilities, weaving in and out of Galactus's defenses, attempting to disrupt his internal systems.
There seems to be hope, but it is broken, because Galactus's suit keeps him safe from the Avengers attacks. And just with simple swatting, he made all of the fallen on the ground, Black Panther, Hawkeye and Black Widow, even didn't get a chance to show off their abilities.
Despite this collective onslaught, Galactus's immense power proved overwhelming. As the Avengers with a heavy heart, acknowledged the seemingly insurmountable odds they faced, when everyone noticed they were not even able to stand up.
The fate of Earth hung in the balance, and the Avengers grappled with the realization that their combined efforts might not be enough to save their world.
"We've lost," Reed Richards said leaving a somber acknowledgment. However, Tony Stark, ever resilient, refused to accept defeat.
"No, as long as he's here, we haven't lost," Tony declared, igniting a spark of hope within the hinted at a mysterious figure, a wildcard in the game, who had yet to make his presence known.
Reed, puzzled, questioned, "Who?" A confident grin spread across Tony's face as he pointed to the arrival of an unexpected ally, "He is."
A thunderous roar echoed through the sky as a brilliant light split the clouds. From the shimmering rift emerged a sleek, cosmic motorcycle—an Interstellar Harley, its frame laced with glowing runes and a Holy Chain trailing behind, crackling with Cosmic Holy Fire.
Atop the blazing bike sat a young man with tousled brown hair and emerald eyes that shimmered with power. He wore armor forged from celestial metals, pulsating with cosmic energy.
It was Ben Tennyson— His laughter crackled through the air, and his bike blazed with the transformative power of Cosmic Holy Fire.
A grin played on Ben's face as he revved the cosmic engine, the glow of his presence contrasting against the cosmic chaos. The Avengers, momentarily stunned, realized that their final hope had arrived in the form of the enigmatic Cosmic Holy Rider.
As the Avengers absorbed the shock of Ben Tennyson's grand entrance, he introduced himself with flair.
"Hello, everyone! I'm Ben Tennyson," he proclaimed, turning to the assembled superheroes.
Suddenly, he released the Cosmic Holy Fire through his hands, enveloping everyone in its radiant glow.
Amidst the initial shock, Steve questioned, "Wait, what are you doing?"
The Avengers were unsure about the unexpected turn of events, finding themselves enclosed in the Holy Fire. However, instead of burning them, the fire had a healing effect, soothing and rejuvenating each of them.
With the Avengers now within the comforting embrace of the Holy Fire, Ben took a moment to explain himself. "I don't have much time. I've been observing how the Avengers formed and how well you work together as a team."
"So, before I leave, I want to announce something. I'm a traveler of the Multiverse, and this is my last time helping you," he declared, pointing towards Galactus.
"Who are you?" Galactus asked, sensing the potent cosmic energy radiating from Ben.
"If I weren't stopped from killing you, you'd already be dead. But from now on, you're not allowed to go to other habitat planets to devour them," Ben declared with authority, capturing Galactus in his Holy Chain.
Despite Galactus's immense power, he found himself restrained, unable to break free from the Cosmic Holy Rider's grasp.
Ben efficiently tied the chain to his Interstellar Harley and addressed the stunned Avengers, saying, "Goodbye, guys." With Galactus reluctantly in tow, he revved up his bike and rode away from Earth, leaving the heroes in awe and confusion.
As the dust settled, Tony Stark and Reed Richards exchanged perplexed glances, pondering the enigmatic nature of Ben's proclamation. "What did he mean by Multiverse traveler?"
"Yes, but it seems like this mystery will remain with him," Reed Richards replied.
The Avengers and the citizens, while still reeling from the extraordinary events, found solace in the fact that the immediate danger had passed.
Cheers erupted from the citizens, grateful for the Avengers' heroic efforts.
Steve remained conflicted, harboring a mix of emotions towards Ben for his actions against the Kree.
Despite the tension, a sense of longing lingered as they acknowledged Ben's absence. Steve couldn't shake the feeling that if they were to cross paths again, Ben Tennyson would once be a formidable ally. Yet, for now, he was gone.
Ben, true to his word, left Galactus on a distant, uninhabited planet where the cosmic entity could satiate his hunger without causing harm.
With a portal to other dimensions of the universe, Ben embarked on an unknown adventure, leaving Universe 8096 behind.