Bill Grayson stood outside the cottage, his boots scuffing the dirt—twilight hung soft, stars winking above—his shoulders sagged, a tired smile tugging as he watched Clara rock Elliot on the bench, her silver-streaked braid brushing his small, giggling form—Lily, twelve, danced nearby, fire swirling in playful arcs—her laughter echoed—Bill's templates pulsed—Silver Surfer's cosmic hum, SCP-343's gentle glow, Diamondhead's steady weight, Super Saiyan Goku's simmering spark—integrated, a golden-crystal aura flickering—Clara's hazel eyes met his—"Bill—come sit"—her rough hand patted—Elliot's golden sparks flared—Bill stepped—then froze.A pulse—cosmic—wrong—ripped through—Bill's senses screamed—golden-crystal aura blazed—Upgrade's HUD flared—sky tore—black—gold—Anti-Monitor—DC's universe-killer—loomed—armor gleamed—anti-matter pulsed—his voice thundered—"All—ends—power—mine!"—Bill shifted—Super Saiyan Goku—golden hair spiked—"No—family—Earth!"—Kamehameha roared—blue wave struck—Anti-Monitor laughed—anti-matter surged—Clara yelled—"Bill!"—Elliot cried—"Dad!"—Lily's fire flared—"Stop!"—Bill shifted—Silver Surfer—cosmic shield flared—too late—wave hit—white—gone—comics' Erasure's Wrath.Bill blinked—void—black—stars gone—Earth gone—family—gone—his breath hitched—chest caved—templates pulsed—alone—he shifted—SCP-343—divine light glowed—nothing—shifted—Diamondhead—crystal fists clenched—silence—shifted—human—fell—knees hit—nothing—screamed—"Clara—Lily—Elliot!"—voice cracked—echoes died—Anti-Monitor's shadow faded—universe erased—Bill remained—templates held—comics' Lone Survivor.The system chimed—faint:
"Host emotional state: Shattered despair. Templates integrated: Silver Surfer, SCP-343, Captain Universe, Upgrade, Diamondhead, Super Saiyan Goku—active. Allies: None—universe erased. Threat: Anti-Monitor—departed. Objective: Survive—restore."Bill clutched—hands shook—sweat stung—memories burned—Clara's grip—Elliot's laugh—Lily's fire—gone—he shifted—Silver Surfer—silver form streaked—void stretched—endless—cosmic senses strained—no life—no Earth—shifted—Goku—golden aura flared—punched—nothing—shifted—SCP-343—divine light begged—"Bring them!"—void mocked—shifted—human—curled—tears fell—salt bit—"Why—me?"—templates pulsed—Captain Universe whispered—cosmic thread—Bill's heart thudded—alone—comics' Void's Grief.Hours—days?—Bill drifted—void's cold gnawed—Upgrade's HUD flickered—anti-matter trace—Anti-Monitor's wake—Bill shifted—Diamondhead—crystal skin hardened—resolve sparked—shifted—Super Saiyan Goku—golden fury—"I'll find—bring back!"—fists glowed—Kamehameha roared—void lit—shifted—Silver Surfer—cosmic speed—followed trace—golden-crystal aura blazed—anger—hope—comics' Survivor's Quest.A hum—faint—Bill's senses locked—Captain Universe pulsed—universe's echo—shifted—SCP-343—divine light stretched—saw—shards—time—space—Clara's voice—Elliot's spark—Lily's fire—Bill's breath caught—"There—still!"—shifted—human—hands clenched—templates surged—golden-crystal aura roared—"I'll fight—restore—family!"—void trembled—Anti-Monitor's laugh—distant—Bill stood—alone—unbroken—comics' Hope's Shard.The system chimed—stronger:
"Host emotional state: Desperate resolve. Templates integrated: Silver Surfer, SCP-343, Captain Universe, Upgrade, Diamondhead, Super Saiyan Goku—sustained. Allies: None—universe erased. Threat: Anti-Monitor—trace detected. Objective ongoing: Restore universe, reclaim family."
Bill Grayson floated in the void—blackness stretched infinite—no stars, no wind, no sound—his shirt hung loose, sweat long dried, leaving salt crust on his skin—his breath rasped, shallow, the only noise in a universe unmade. His templates pulsed—Silver Surfer's cosmic hum a faint lifeline, SCP-343's glow a dim flicker, Diamondhead's weight a cold anchor, Super Saiyan Goku's fire a smothered ember—integrated, a golden-crystal aura wavering—Captain Universe, Upgrade, Anger Hulk—silent—useless—his hands clenched, nails biting palms—Clara's laugh—Elliot's giggle—Lily's spark—gone—erased—Anti-Monitor's anti-matter wave—Bill alone—comics' Void's Prisoner.He shifted—Silver Surfer—silver skin gleamed—board streaked—nothing—void mocked—shifted—human—curled—knees pressed chest—his throat burned—"Clara—where—"—voice cracked—echo died—memories clawed—Clara's rough hand—Elliot's small grip—Lily's fire—tears welled—stung—froze—fell—tiny crystals—Bill's fingers traced—caught one—Elliot's spark—golden—gone—his chest caved—sob broke—jagged—comics' Solitude's Sting.Time blurred—hours?—years?—Bill drifted—void's cold gnawed—bones ached—skin tightened—Upgrade's HUD flickered—blank—no signal—no life—shifted—SCP-343—divine light flared—"See—please—"—nothing—shifted—human—head thudded—hands gripped hair—pulled—strands snapped—"Why—me—alone?"—voice hoarse—templates pulsed—Captain Universe whispered—cosmic thread—faint—Bill's heart thudded—ignored—too heavy—comics' Lost in Nothing.He shifted—Super Saiyan Goku—golden aura roared—fists glowed—punched—void rippled—nothing—Kamehameha surged—blue light flared—faded—shifted—Diamondhead—crystal fists smashed—silence—shifted—human—fell—face pressed—nothing—cold—his breath hitched—"Elliot—five—Lily—twelve—Clara—strong—gone"—memories looped—Clara's hazel eyes—Elliot's sleepy hug—Lily's dirt-streaked grin—Bill rocked—hands shook—"I failed—couldn't—"—templates flared—golden-crystal aura sputtered—anger—grief—comics' Fury's Echo.Bill stared—void's black—eyes burned—dry—no tears left—shifted—Silver Surfer—cosmic senses stretched—emptiness—shifted—human—whispered—"Family—my world—nothing now"—his stomach knotted—hunger faded—templates fed—body held—mind frayed—Upgrade's HUD blinked—anti-matter trace—Anti-Monitor's laugh—distant—Bill's jaw clenched—shifted—Goku—golden hair whipped—"You—took—them!"—Spirit Bomb—hands raised—nothing to draw—orb fizzled—shifted—human—slumped—"No fight—no them"—comics' Despair's Weight.Days—eternity?—Bill lay—void's chill seeped—bones creaked—his voice rasped—"Clara—sorry—Elliot—Lily—Dad failed"—templates pulsed—SCP-343's light dimmed—prayer unanswered—shifted—Diamondhead—crystal skin—hard—cold—shifted—human—fingers traced—scars—battles won—family lost—his breath slowed—"What's—left?"—Captain Universe hummed—cosmic thread—Bill's eyes fluttered—saw—shards—Clara's voice—faint—Elliot's giggle—Lily's shout—his pulse quickened—shifted—Silver Surfer—cosmic speed—chased—"There—still?"—golden-crystal aura flared—hope—fragile—comics' Faint Light.The system chimed—weak:
"Host emotional state: Broken hope. Templates integrated: Silver Surfer, SCP-343, Captain Universe, Upgrade, Diamondhead, Super Saiyan Goku—strained. Allies: None—universe erased. Threat: Anti-Monitor—trace lingers. Objective ongoing: Survive, seek restoration."