C226: First Guests
Alt Title teaser: Serena Returns
Date published: 6/5/2025.
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With the announcement done, he and his assistants waited in anticipation for their first guest and how well he developed the little system he made for his world. It's a simple little thing that informs everyone what the rules are, they can check their own health through it in case they have any hidden diseases or other issues.
A consultation with Blythe and Nightingale is the least of Axel's concerns for the people coming. The first week is the real nightmare as people get used to it all and the existence of magic. Most worlds will fall into power struggles over the island itself even though it clearly had its own guardians to keep the peace but whatever happens off the island is not his problem.
The portal soon enough shimmers open as his first guests arrive and it is a group of 10: Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Martian Manhunter, Aquaman, Flash, Arrow, Green Lantern, Shazam and Doctor Fate.
"Welcome dear guests from the Justice League. I hope you all had a pleasant journey here, much easier than traveling to outer space and trying to forcefully enter my world, no?" Axel welcomes them though he does act a little bit smug about their inability to break through his world's barrier.
Superman is in front as he nods at Axel, "it is good to see you too. What is all this?" He asks, confused as the system pops up in his face. Batman is the only one who is seriously reading it while Flash breezed through it. Shazam on the other hand is properly enjoying it as he starts asking his own questions.
"Oh wow, a system, what type is it? Does it have a store or shop, can we accumulate points to get items and powers. Is it the killing system, harem system or anything else like that?" He gets plenty of strange looks but mostly from Wonder Woman who is confused by it all.
"The system shall be your guide to explain that both the island I created as well as this world has a non aggression law upon it. Theft is still possible as long as no physical or mystical violence is done. I also have some of the valkyries watching over a device that scans emotional levels to hopefully prevent any sort of verbal abuse" he explains the lack of features which causes Shazam to nearly deflate but he doesnt flop over as all energy drains out of him out of sadness. Wonder Woman appreciates the level of detail Axel put into his work as do the others.
Though the group is suddenly thrust into a fit of confusion as Batman speaks up. "What is this about Memory seizure?"
"It's a bit hard to describe since it's a case by case situation but as this land is open to multiple different versions of the same world, there is a conflict of timelines and ideologies. To prevent any multiversal war outside of this world, those memories are taken away and stored here, ready to be retrieved when you return. Amongst this confiscated information is any sort of hint that could lead one person or group to another version of their earth or otherwise. Another would be openly providing tech that is self destructive such as giving the formula for medicine that expands one's life in exchange for emotions. Of course most of this is theoretical."
"The moral of the story is to not reveal too much about yourself and your world and you can live in peace here"
"Isn't that very invasive?"
"Well this world is technically inside my body and I just projected it outside. I'm already aware of everything that happens here but there are limited magical ways to overcome this but that is only if I don't force my way inside anyways"
"If the people cant even have their own private time then what is to stop you from oppressing them?" Wonder Woman speaks up as she feels his gaze is very inappropriate and invasive to anyone who would come here.
"Two reasons stop me from actively doing that as I cant actually stop it passively. The first reason Is that I don't care about the machinations of regular non-super powered or magical folk. Their lives are not interesting for me at all but they can still live here through the usage of their own hard work and sweat of their brow" Axel begins to explain his lack of desire for normal folk yet before he speaks once more, Doctor Fate interrupts for the first time as due to the divine mask he had been akin to a statue.
"This all is very impressive but it is a sacrilegious anomaly in the natural order of fate and destiny. We should not be here."
"Firstly, sacrilegious against who? Secondly, I already have two sponsors that far surpass your little godliness. Let's ask the old man what he thinks"
Then before anyone can react, Axel appears before Nabu could understand the actual lack of space time or other mystical anomalies that occurred before the helm was tilted off of Kent Nelson's head. Flash (Wally West) was one who was able to just barely notice a flash of a rainbow
He is naturally in shock as it has been a long time since he was able to take the helmet off. So he is thankful for his freedom back but he doesnt voice it since he does feel thankful for his duty which allows him to do so much good but he can at least agree that Nabu is a bit overwhelming at times.
Of course Axel isn't taking the helm. He has no need for such a weak god as his servant, so he just gives it back and it now sits in Kent's hands.
"That was…the speed force?"
"Correct but as I have perfect control of my body and my slightly inhuman nature allows me adequate control over my emotions, the speed force my world created naturally allows me to surpass any speedster that ever existed before now. I have to thank you flash, you gave me this when you attacked me last time around. Though it did take a decade to reach this state. "
"Unfortunately, I can only use it in this world which does suck a bit as it's very limiting." Axel explains how his speed force works as it's much more localized than the seemingly unlimited force that Flash has due to it being a universal property.
"What do you hope to achieve with all this"
"Creating a safe haven for those who need it to rest when they reach their limit; Granting others a way to make something of their life by learning new things, be it magic or study science under one of my servants. Though for all of you, it could be more akin to a vacation spot if it must be so"
The conversation continues for a little while longer before the next set of people arrive and this time it's actually two separate groups. One is an injured, tired batman along with black Canary and a few others who stumble through the portal. The second group is a similar gathering of the justice league but different. Batman for one has a more robust built with a red circle behind his bat symbol on the chest, yet as the he looks around, seemingly being the leader of his group. He spots the two other batmans. One who is injured and the other tending to him as they discuss what happened to each other.
"So this is what the message meant when we could meet other versions of ourselves. He takes off his cowl to reveal a white haired man by the name of Thomas Wayne. The other two batmans seem to be locked in shock as they both hesitantly lower their cowls to reveal their younger appearances that resemble the white haired batman.
A series of shocks occurs as Thomas hugs both versions of his son with heartfelt emotions. The injured 'Bruce' even forgets his wounds momentarily as they both respond to the hug but tentatively.
While they have that, Superman has his own encounter with his cousin, Super Girl as she is the one who replaced him in this third universe. The two begin to chat happily after their reunion but there are also lots of questions that arise which Axel does inform them through the system that the knowledge would disappear once they leave. Super girl nearly tries to fight Axel for stopping them from meeting but Axel patiently explains the multiverse theory to her and how the version of her in Superman's world is still sealed away and vice versa.
Both grow somber from that and calm down, spending more of their time in the Metropolis copy as they enjoy tea given by Axel's clones. While they cant talk about their lives regarding certain events that have or haven't happened, they can at least talk about what they like to do and even complain a bit about relationships or people.
One bruce learns about the Injustice League created by a power hungry superman from the other bruce while Thomas learns about his fate from both these Bruces' world which saddens him as he offers to do some family stuff but all are far too mature to enjoy something like that.
They instead begin to investigate Axel's world and how the memory and item retrieval functions all work. Yes, their batarang s and other weapons are all confiscated and promptly returned when it's owner leaves. They quickly get a better understanding of how details related to their own worlds are hidden but less so about their private lives and casual things.
The three geniuses' investigation is interrupted by the arrival of multiple new groups. The first of which is led by a blue haired girl who is followed by a few men and girls and children.
"Papa, I'm back!!!" Serena waves as she has already become 24 years old, just a few months younger than Axel himself if not considering his body's original age state. With him recovering his soul, his soul's age properly became around 40 years old as he was pretty young in his original magical world when he was killed while he is physically 25 right now.
(Everyone gets a proper answer to this question which had been asked so many times in the early chapters)
Axel hugs his daughter while he also informs Syr of the reunion and she rushes over. The simple woman gets plenty of attention as even passively, she releases a slightly threatening aura due to her divine nature. Yet it can only be considered 'threatening' due to the constant exposure to Aisha and other threats from their own universe.
Axel guides Serena and her new, fairly large family to the village. The sudden teleportation shocks the children but the 'adults' amongst them are less so affected, perhaps Serena has learned spatial magic in her time away. The set of 4 children are ushered into a play zone where they see things for the first time as quite a few of the toys are magical marvels floating around. Granted with their natural ninja reflexes and half human physiology, they begin to adjust to the toys.
As for Serena and her lovers, they are presented in the living room. Axel eyes them a bit, at least the two men in the group who don't see eye to eye but are both currently shivering under Axel's gaze.
"Papa, leave them alone. You'll make me sad."
"No point in trying to charm me, my darling daughter. I am simply observing, afterall, I'm sure you caused quite a few storms during these past ten years, you have been gone."
"Teehee" She simply responds with a slight tilt to her head and one of the boys and 2 of the girls in the room blush at the gesture.
"Will you be introducing your husbands and wives" Axel asks and Serena grins as she responds.
"But Papa, you already know who they are, but, since you asked, i'll introduce them to you" She says that but had immediately hopped up and stood behind one of the four women. She leans down, resting her head on the girl's shoulder and she plants a kiss on her cheek. The sudden action causes the woman to freak out a bit and try lecturing her on public decency. Serena placates her as she gives a formal introduction.
"This lovely lady is my Darling and first wife as well as the leader of the household when I'm not around. She is an amazing ninja and excellent in her studies on reinforcement magic which already enhances her remade taijutsu techniques, the mother of my first born. Oh how she moaned when our hips first met, oh right, her name is Hinata Hyuga." The woman with white eyes kirtsies for Axel and Syr before her brain kicks in and she realizes what Serena said and her whole face turns bright red but she doesnt want to look more disgraceful than already portrayed.
'Ehhh, EEEEHHHHH' She can only unhappily shriek in her head at the strange introduction but her formal studies have her quickly refocus as this is the moment of truth.
"Hello Mother and Father, I am pleased to meet you after so long. Her illusions did not do you both justice. Your home is very beautiful" Hinata pulls off a very professional greeting that befits her status. Both Axel and Syr greet her back and compliment her looks as well. They seem to pay the little joke no mind which causes Hinata to breathe a sigh of relief.
Hinata Hyuga was originally a member of the Hyuga clan and referred to as it's princess but due to the hyuga's appearance, specifically their special eyes called the Byakugan, something called a Kekkei Genkai in her world and this one has the ability to see through objects and even see the finer details of humans to find their weak spots. The Byakugan stands out by having it's owner have pure white pupils and eyes, creating a sort of blank state that may look creepy to certain folks.
At least that is to be the case for regular Hyuga clan members, this hinata has evolved her eyes into the higher tier eyes, Tenseigan and through her magical talent, had been able to hide her eyes natural form to give her shimmering blue eyes akin to Lapis Lazuli gemstones. This gives her a more elegant demeanor, especially as she cools down and Serena turns her attention to the second member, one of the men.
Standing stoic with his black uniform and black hair, Serena steps to the side of the man but not before smacking his ass…loudly. The man gives her a stern look but doesnt say anything as he just sighs, rubbing his hair.
"And this troublesome hunk took a lot of convincing to let go of his families obsessive traditions but fate works weird and so while I had proclaimed him long ago as mine. So stubborn and foolish. One too many beatings and now he is unreliable except in bed. Meet Uchiha Sasuke" The Uchiha's eyes momentarily both shift into the Rinne-sharingan before Serena eyes him back and he voluntarily undoes them again. While he might be backing down.
Axel notices the spark of love and care he holds for her deep in his gaze. Axel can see his daughter had worked hard on properly changing his fate without decreasing his overall combat ability and even improved his mental state that even the reincarnation could not take hold.
"You've worked hard Serena"
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Alt Title: Justice League, Father meets son, Daughter Reunites with Father.
Word count: 2667
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