When that terrifying mechanical creature came into view, the reaction was immediate. Not only the chief but every single person watching was struck with horror. The monstrous creature was unlike anything they had ever seen; its sheer presence was more imposing than even S.H.I.E.L.D.'s aircraft carriers.
Thick, coiled ropes dropped from its underbelly, bouncing heavily as Chitauri creatures descended in droves, swarming the surrounding high-rise buildings with practiced precision. Energy weapons lit up the skyline as they fired indiscriminately, and the air filled with the thunder of destruction.
The live stream erupted with gasps and screams. These Chitauri monsters had once invaded during Terra's ancient Earth era, but for the people watching now, this was no distant history. This was an assault on the present-day Terra Federation, and under that shared empathy, anger surged alongside fear.
"Damn those Chitauri creatures! Why invade Terra again?!"
"It's Loki! Loki's the real culprit! If he hadn't ripped open the passage, none of these monsters would have poured through!"
"And whoever's backing the Chitauri, they're utterly ruthless!"
"What do we do? That thing is massive! Is there even a weapon from the Earth era capable of destroying it?"
"I… I don't know. Honestly, I'm panicking here."
"Hey! Doesn't that thing look like a certain mountain? I swear, it's just like the mountain backbone I saw."
"Don't scare us like that!"
"Look at it! That beast plows through skyscrapers like they're paper. Reinforced concrete crumbles like mud before it!"
It wasn't just online audiences who were panicking; news platforms across Terra were ablaze with coverage. Major networks plastered their headlines with terrifying snapshots of the mechanical beast tearing through buildings. It was terrifying, yes, and capable of sparking widespread panic, but no one dared ignore it. The spectacle was too massive, too dangerous to look away from.
The more these events were broadcast, the more people rallied against the Chitauri and Loki. Reports began ending with contact information, hoping to draw out newly awakened Supernaturals to join federal forces and strengthen Terra's defenses for the coming storm.
In the command center, the director scrambled up from the floor, pale with panic, ignoring the concerned stares of the expert group. Their own faces were grim, their composure strained.
Tonio sat frozen in shock, his eyes glued to the live feed of the rampaging war machine.
"That thing… its body structure is fully steel," he muttered in disbelief. "A fusion of flesh and metal? Its research value… this surpasses even Rogers'!"
Johan, the historian, didn't waste a moment. He hastily sketched the monster's form into his notebook, etching this nightmare into history.
Around them, others were equally speechless. Watching entire buildings topple under the creature's might left them feeling powerless.
"Who could even stop this thing?" someone whispered.
"Not Tony. He's way too small. Even if he damages it, he can only scratch the surface."
"What about Thor? He could, right?"
"Thor's hammer might smash one, sure… but there are too many of them. Even with his strength, there's no end to this."
The live stream was electric with tension. All eyes stayed glued to the screen, speculation running wild. Who would stop this monstrous metal leviathan? And if no one could… how much worse would the devastation get?
[ The massive war beast smashed through yet another skyscraper without even slowing down. Its metallic body showed no damage, no weakness. Tony zipped between high-rises, his suit blazing with energy as he trailed it. ]
[ Rogers' voice crackled in Tony's headset. "Tony, do you have a visual?" ]
[ Tony's tone was dry. "Yeah, I see it. Hard not to. Gonna take me a while to get used to this thing.Where's Banner? Does anyone have eyes on him?" ]
[ Rogers sounded startled. "Banner?" ]
[ Tony said curtly, "Just… keep me updated. Jarvis, locate its weak points!" ]
[ Jarvis immediately began scanning the monster, streaming data into Tony's HUD. ]
"What's Tony doing? Why's he asking for Banner?"
"Where is Banner? He vanished mid-air, don't tell me he's dead?"
"Even if Banner's alive, he won't make it here in time."
"These Chitauri are brutal. If even one landed in Terra, it could wipe out dozens of us easily."
The scene shifted.
[ Loki hovered aboard a Chitauri craft, his command trailing destruction. Explosions rippled down the streets, cars flipping in flames, and civilians scattered in terror, many cut down before they could escape. ]
[ Rogers, Natasha, and Clint crouched beneath a wrecked car, the chaos closing in. ]
[ "They're trapped over there," Rogers pointed out grimly. ]
[Bang! Bang! Bang! Dozens of Chitauri soldiers landed, surrounding the trio.]
[ Natasha glanced at Rogers. "We've got this. Go!"]
[ Clint smirked as he readied his bow. "Think they can handle it, Cap?"]
[ He flicked a switch on his quiver, drawing an arrow. "It's an honor, Captain."]
[ His arrow struck true, and the fight erupted. Rogers sprinted for the trapped civilians as Black Widow and Hawkeye cut down enemies with deadly precision. But the Chitauri numbers swelled, beams scorching the ground near Rogers with every step. The situation was critical.]
[ Police scrambled to evacuate civilians, firing their sidearms, laughably outmatched by the alien weapons. ]
[ "Reinforcements are an hour out!" a cop shouted over the explosions. "Does the army even know what's happening?!" ]
[ Rogers vaulted over debris, barking orders: "Get people inside that building! Injured ones first. Take them underground, basements, subways, anywhere safe. I need a cordon on 39th Street!" ]
[ "Why should I listen to you?" a cop yelled back. ]
[ A fiery blast erupted nearby, and Chitauri soldiers charged. Rogers' shield met them head-on, deflecting their lethal strikes. He countered with brutal precision, slicing off an alien's arm. The sight left the officers stunned, but they fell in line, scrambling to follow his commands. ]
"So Rogers isn't useless after all," someone muttered.
"He's a soldier. Combat instincts like that don't fade."
"That shield, though… top tier."
"Yeah, it's shrugging off everything. Must be made of some crazy alloy."
The expert group exchanged troubled glances.
"Our tech isn't even close," one officer admitted.
"If we could study it, replicate it…" another mused.
"It's simpler than the Cube energy shields," said a scientist. "Metal alloys, pure design. Fits Terra's current tech level."
"But even the strongest shield won't win us this war," someone added grimly. "That creature is still tearing the city apart."
Tonio scoffed bitterly. "I just watched a cop shoot one of these things with a pistol. Compared to their energy cannons, it's laughable."
Xiaotian smirked. "Would the Terra Federation fare better? Hardly. Our weapons haven't advanced much beyond Earth-era tech. That's the real issue here."
His words stung, but no one could deny the truth. The experts, the director, and even the Supreme Court, none dared not argue.
Meanwhile, in the training ground, Kasey switched to a tablet feed, his expression hard. Beside him, Louis's panic was obvious.
"Bro, these Chitauri are terrifying." Ren nodded grimly. "Yeah. I'd crush them all with one punch if I could."
Louis jabbed a finger at the massive warship leveling the city. "What about that? Could you smash that in one punch?"
A slap cracked across his head.
"Ow! Stop hitting my head, you'll make me stupid!" Louis protested.
Ren glared. "That thing's enormous. No human could one-punch it."
"Whoever does, I'll call him grandpa!"
Nearby, Elenora and others listened in silence. The bravado was absurd. No one was impressed.
As the broadcast played on, their annoyance simmered. Ren one-punching a battleship? Impossible. Everyone there would sooner call him "grandpa" than believe it.
[ The police finally followed Rogers' lead, securing the area. ]
[ Elsewhere, Tony burst from behind a skyscraper, soaring straight at the battleship's front. His suit unleashed a storm of micro-missiles, raining fire upon it like a goddess scattering petals. ]
[ Boom! Boom! Boom! The beast was undeterred. It twisted mid-air, smashing through another tower as it turned its sights on Tony. ]
[ "Perfect," Tony said coolly. "Now we've got its attention." ]
[ On the ground, Hawkeye and Black Widow were still locked in battle, their skill unmatched despite their human limits. Alien corpses piled up around them, yet the swarm thickened. ]
[ Then the sky split. Thunder roared, lightning crashed, and Chitauri soldiers fell, charred husks smoking. Thor descended like a god, his hammer blazing, the ground shaking at his arrival. ]
[ "How's it look up there?" Rogers called out. ]
[ "The cube's force field is impenetrable," Thor growled. ]
[ "Thor's right," Tony said over comms. "Focus on the swarm." ]
[ "What's the plan?" Widow asked. ]
[ "Teamwork," Rogers said firmly. ]
[ Thor hefted his hammer. "I'm going after Loki." ]
[ Hawkeye smirked, reloading. "You'll have to get in line." ]
[ Rogers ignored them, his voice firm. "Loki's the key. Without him, these monsters run wild. Tony's got the air, we handle the ground. Stay sharp!" ]
[ His words were cut off by the growl of an engine. They turned to see Banner, arriving on a battered motorcycle. ]