[Nick Fury maintains his firm grip on the tranquilizer gun while attempting to continue his critical intelligence briefing.]
["The entity responsible for destroying that village represents what appears to be an ongoing pattern of global threats to world security..."]
[But before he can complete his explanation, another interruption comes in the form of gentle knocking at the door, followed by Betty's concerned voice.]
["Knock, knock, knock! Baby, are you awake? I sent you several text messages and you haven't responded to any of them!"]
[Peter quickly realizes he needs to protect both Betty and his unconscious friend from Nick Fury's growing impatience.]
["He's already asleep, Betty! Went to bed really early tonight!"]
[Nick Fury silently closes his eyes and takes a deep breath, clearly struggling to suppress his mounting frustration with these constant civilian interruptions.]
["Oh! That is pretty early for him!" Betty's voice carries a note of surprise. "Is he feeling okay?"]
["Yeah! Just really tired from all the sightseeing today!"]
["Alright then! Tell him I said good night!"]
[Nick Fury attempts to resume his briefing the moment Betty's footsteps fade away.]
["As I was saying, the most urgent issue we're facing is..."]
[Yet another knock interrupts him, this time accompanied by Mr. Dell's authoritative teacher voice.]
["Knock, knock, knock! Hey kids! The canal water that everyone came into contact with during today's incident is contaminated with harmful bacteria and potential toxins! You need to follow proper decontamination procedures!"]
[Nick Fury slowly turns his head to glare at Peter with the kind of murderous expression that suggests his patience has reached its absolute limit.]
["If one more person comes knocking on that door tonight, you and I are going to end up attending another funeral! And you'd better be wearing your battle suit when it happens!"]
[Mr. Dell continues his health advisory from the hallway, clearly determined to ensure his students' safety.]
["I can see light coming through the crack under your door! I know you're not really asleep, Peter! This is important health information!"]
Back in their current timeline, Nick Fury studied his future self on the Sky Curtain with the analytical mind of someone evaluating their own potential vulnerabilities.
From the conversation and context, it was clear that the future Nick Fury had also been among those who disappeared during "The Blip" - vanishing for five years and then returning to find his entire world changed.
As an experienced intelligence operative, Nick Fury understood exactly what such a disappearance would mean for someone in his position. Everything he had built over decades - his networks, his resources, his carefully cultivated relationships and power base - would have evaporated during his absence.
No organization, no matter how loyal, could wait five years for a leader who might never return. New people would have risen to power, new alliances would have been formed, and there would be no guaranteed place for him in this restructured world.
After contemplating these personal implications for a moment, Nick Fury refocused his attention on the larger patterns emerging from the Sky Curtain's revelations.
First Mexico, then Morocco, and now Venice - hurricanes with human faces, massive humanoid earth giants, and creatures made of living water. This was clearly not a series of random coincidences. There would undoubtedly be additional crises following this established pattern.
Quentin Beck obviously possessed knowledge about these elemental attacks, otherwise his timely appearances at multiple incident locations would be impossible to explain. However, the current timeline's Beck was clearly just an ordinary civilian employee. Nick Fury still had no idea what kind of extraordinary circumstances would transform him into the powerful hero known as Mysterio.
[The scene transitions to later that night, where Nick Fury has successfully extracted Peter from the hotel and brought him to a secluded location along one of Venice's quieter canals. A small speedboat waits at a private dock, and Nick Fury produces a distinctive metallic case.]
["This is something that Tony Stark specifically left for you before his death!"]
[Peter, now wearing his red and blue Spider-Man suit, accepts the case with obvious skepticism.]
["Really? Tony left something specifically for me?"]
[Upon opening the case, Peter discovers a pair of high-tech glasses that look deceptively ordinary despite their obvious advanced construction. He examines them carefully, trying to understand their significance.]
[Nick Fury's explanation carries the weight of someone delivering a message from beyond the grave.]
["Tony said that when you wear a crown, you must bear its weight! He also mentioned that you probably wouldn't understand that reference because it's not from Star Wars!"]
[Nick Fury then guides Peter to what appears to be a secret operational base hidden within Venice's ancient infrastructure.]
["You can remove your mask now! Everyone here knows your true identity, so there's no point in trying to maintain the mystery! Besides, it must be difficult to breathe through that synthetic fabric!"]
[Peter obediently pulls off his Spider-Man mask, revealing his young face to the assembled operatives.]
[Nick Fury gestures impatiently for him to follow.]
["Come on! Time is a factor here!"]
[Peter responds with nervous energy.]
["Yeah! Right behind you!"]
[The secret base turns out to be located in what appears to be an abandoned section of Venice's underground tunnel system. Despite the damp and dimly lit conditions, the space is filled with sophisticated equipment and several professional-looking personnel.]
[Nick Fury begins introducing Peter to the key members of his temporary operation.]
["This is Maria Hill!" He gestures toward a woman whose competent demeanor and professional bearing immediately command respect.]
["This is Dimitri!" The introduction is directed toward a imposing man with a substantial beard who carries himself with obvious military experience.]
["And this is Mr. Baker!" Nick Fury indicates a man in civilian clothes who slowly turns to face Peter with intelligent, evaluating eyes.]
[Peter immediately recognizes the face, though without the distinctive costume and helmet.]
["Wait... Mysterio?"]
[Quentin Beck appears momentarily confused by the nickname.]
["I'm sorry, what did you call me?"]
[Peter waves his hand dismissively, realizing he's used a name that doesn't officially exist yet.]
["Nothing important! That's just a nickname my friend came up with when we saw you on the news!"]
[Quentin Beck approaches with genuine warmth and extends his hand in greeting.]
["Well, you can call me Quentin! It's a pleasure to meet you properly!"]
[The two shake hands with mutual respect.]
[Quentin's praise for Peter's performance carries the tone of someone who recognizes courage when he sees it.]
["You demonstrated remarkable bravery today! I observed you hanging from that bell tower, trying to prevent it from collapsing on civilians! I wish there were more people like you in my world!"]
[Peter smiles at the compliment, but then processes the specific wording of Quentin's statement.]
["Thank you! But... I'm sorry, did you just say 'in my world'? What exactly do you mean by that?"]
[Nick Fury provides the explanation that fundamentally changes Peter's understanding of reality.]
["Mr. Baker is from Earth, Peter! But not from our Earth!"]
[Quentin Beck elaborates with the casual tone of someone discussing established scientific fact.]
["There are multiple realities existing simultaneously, Peter! You currently inhabit what we call Earth-616! I come from the Earth that exists in Universe-833!"]
[Peter immediately moves closer to Quentin, his scientific curiosity completely overwhelming his social awareness.]
["Are you saying that the multiverse actually exists? That it's a real, physical phenomenon?"]
[His excitement builds as he begins working through the theoretical implications.]
["I thought it was just a purely theoretical concept! Something that existed only in mathematical models!"]
[Peter's voice becomes increasingly animated as his scientific mind processes the revolutionary information.]
["This discovery will completely transform our understanding of cosmological singularities! We're talking about a system of eternal expansion across infinite dimensions! How does this relate to quantum fluctuations and string theory? This is absolutely mind-blowing!"]
[Nick Fury and Maria Hill turn to observe Peter's enthusiastic scientific monologue with expressions of patient tolerance, waiting for him to finish his intellectual excitement.]
[It takes several moments for Peter to notice that everyone is staring at him with blank expressions, clearly waiting for him to calm down.]
["Sorry! This is just... this is incredibly shocking information to process!"]
[Quentin Beck offers reassurance with genuine understanding.]
["Don't apologize for being smarter than everyone else in the room! Your intellectual curiosity is exactly what we need!"]
[Peter's mood visibly improves at receiving this validation, and the corners of his mouth lift into a pleased smile.]
Back in their current timeline, Tony Stark stood up abruptly, his wine glass forgotten as he processed the enormous implications of what they'd just learned.
"The multiverse actually exists! This explains everything! It explains why Quentin Beck is just an ordinary employee here while apparently being a powerful hero in the footage!"
The revelation that Mysterio came from an entirely different universe meant that their Beck was completely innocent of any connection to the supernatural events they were witnessing.
Bruce Banner frowned as he considered the numerical designations mentioned in the briefing.
"Universe 616? Universe 833? The fact that there are specific numerical classifications suggests some kind of systematic organization or cataloging system! But who or what would be responsible for maintaining such a classification system across infinite realities?"
The confirmation that the multiverse was real rather than theoretical sent shockwaves throughout the scientific community worldwide. Within minutes, the news had spread across the globe, fundamentally changing humanity's understanding of their place in the cosmic order.
[Back in the secret base, Maria Hill takes control of the briefing to refocus everyone's attention on the immediate threat.]
["Let's return to the critical information! We have a clear and present danger that needs to be addressed!"]
[She activates a sophisticated holographic projection system that fills the center of the room with a three-dimensional image of a swirling black hole.]
["These creatures originate from the stable orbital region inside this cosmic black hole! The entities are composed of four fundamental elements: Wind, Water, Fire, and Earth!"]
[The projection shifts to display four distinct figures, each representing a different elemental force with unique characteristics and apparent abilities.]
["Our scientific department has developed more precise terminology for these beings, but for operational purposes, we simply refer to them as 'The Elementals'!"]
[Maria Hill crosses her arms and provides additional context for the threat they're facing.]
["Manifestations of these entities appear throughout human mythology across every culture and civilization! Every ancient society had legends about elemental spirits and forces!"]
[Peter makes an immediate connection to his existing knowledge of supernatural beings.]
["So all those myths were actually based on real encounters! Just like Thor! He was originally a figure from Norse mythology, but now I'm studying him as a real person in my physics class!"]
[Nick Fury's response carries an ominous warning about the true nature of these mythological beings.]
["The difference is that these particular myths were never benevolent! These entities don't come to help humanity!"]
[The holographic projection transforms to show a representation of Earth, with points of light appearing at various locations across the globe. As the simulation progresses, flames begin spreading from these points until they completely engulf the entire planet, leaving nothing but ash and destruction.]
[The implication is clear: if the Elementals are not stopped, they will systematically destroy all life on Earth.]