Alright.
This is nonsense.
If the universe Gwen is currently in held no secrets for Hawk, he wouldn't have needed to burn a galaxy just to project himself here.
The reason Hawk immediately recognized the two people in front of him as Mr. Fantastic, Reed Richards, and the Invisible Woman, Susan Storm, is simple.
It's not because of their looks.
It's because of their clothes.
As everyone knows.
The Fantastic Four is the most special superhero group in Marvel.
The fake family, The Avengers.
The real family, The Fantastic Four.
Once the Fantastic Four gained public recognition, Mr. Fantastic, or Reed Richards, designed a unique battle suit for them, and they all wore it together. Whether it's their building or their vehicles, all bore a prominent symbol.
4.
So…
As soon as Hawk saw the '4' symbol on Reed Richards' and Susan Storm's clothes, he instantly knew who they were.
He's saying this not to boast, but as a warning.
Yet another fact!
Where there are superheroes, there are supervillains.
Although Hawk is very confident that as long as he's alive, Gwen will be perfectly fine, without even losing a single strand of hair.
But as the saying goes.
Better safe than sorry.
When he projected himself here and saw Gwen with the Fantastic Four, he breathed a sigh of relief.
But a sign of relief aside, a necessary warning must be given.
"Reed Richards, reputedly the smartest man in this world, mutated after exposure to cosmic rays, recognized by the Earthlings here as Mr. Fantastic."
"Susan Storm, Reed Richards' wife, known as the Invisible Woman, can control light waves to make herself and others invisible, but your power is more than that, you just haven't developed it yet."
"Johnny Storm, Human Torch, can produce flames and surround himself with them, using them for flying, is Susan Storm's brother."
"Ben Grimm, The Thing, body turned into a massive form made of orange rocks, possesses superhuman strength and endurance, though it pains him because he's disfigured."
"You are friends of my wife, so you will also be my friends."
"My true form cannot come here for the time being."
"So, please take care of my wife."
"This is a request."
"Of course, you can also consider this a warning to your Earth."
"If anything happens to my wife in this universe—even if she sheds a single tear—at the moment my true form arrives, your Earth will enter extinction along with your universe."
Hawk gazed calmly at Reed Richards and Susan Storm in front of him, his voice steady as he laid out some basic info about the Fantastic Four, then frankly stated his intent. Sensing Gwen frowning beside him, he changed his tone, chuckled, and extended his right hand to Reed Richards: "I like to lay it all out, so, nice to meet you, Hawk Phoenix, you can call me Hawk."
Initially hearing Hawk's almost god-like statements, Reed Richards was a bit displeased, but upon seeing the right hand presented to him and the subtle smile on Hawk's face, he paused for a few seconds before shaking Hawk's projected right hand.
"Reed Richards, just call me Reed."
"Susan!"
Susan Storm, watching the scene, looked at the right hand Hawk extended towards her, introduced herself, and then curiously asked, "Is the galaxy 5.8 billion light-years away really yours?"
Hawk smiled slightly, "When my true form arrives, I can take you to enjoy a view of my universe."
Susan replied with a smile on her face.
"I look forward to it."
"I'm leaving now."
Hawk then turned to his wife, Gwen, "The energy from the burning galaxy is about to run out, I'm sorry, I broke my promise."
Originally, he planned to bring Gwen back before she gave birth.
But…
Plans can't keep up with changes.
"But I won't keep you waiting long."
"Maybe I'll find the way home first."
Gwen wasn't angry about Hawk breaking his promise; hearing his words, she smiled and said, "Don't forget, I have this ability."
Hawk knew Gwen was referring to the time she found him in the depths of the forest, and laughed, "Alright, let's see who finds whom first this time?"
Gwen tilted her head.
"Is there a reward?"
"Of course."
"What is it?"
"Anything you say, I'll agree to it."
"If I don't find you, you won't agree to it?"
"..."
Hawk's smile froze.
Gwen beamed, "I'm teasing you, don't worry, Hawk, Susan and Reed are really nice to me, and the knowledge here is a bit different from ours. I'm doing quite well, but my dad might have a problem with you."
Hawk raised an eyebrow.
"George."
"Dad's mentioned more than once that when we return, he'll empty a whole magazine on you."
"I'll let him shoot, promise not to fight back."
Hawk said seriously.
George's anger is understandable because, after all, he took Gwen from George.
The outcome…
Not even two months after getting married, they were separated by distance.
No.
It should be a separation in the multiverse, and it's during Gwen's pregnancy, all because of him.
So it's no surprise George emptied a magazine at him; even if George brought an atomic bomb to blow him up, he promised he wouldn't resist.
Admit when wrong, stand still to be hit.
Of course.
Only this time.
Hawk said this, then felt the energy about to run dry, looking tenderly at Gwen.
"Wait for me."
"Okay."
Gwen listened to these words, her gaze also gently meeting Hawk's, responding with a smile.
In the next second.
Hawk's figure, under Gwen, Susan, and Reed's gaze, began to gradually turn transparent, and with the disappearance of the last trace of Phoenix Fire, Hawk's figure and presence completely vanished.
At the same time.
In the Phoenix Star System fifty-eight billion light-years away, the projection of the World Tree disappeared, and the whole Phoenix Star System seemed to fold its wings like a Phoenix, entering a state of dormancy.
Yet again.
Hawk's Phoenix Cosmic Power couldn't project into this universe, thus, the Phoenix Star System naturally fell into slumber due to losing Hawk's power.
However...
The Phoenix Star System has been lit up, and once Hawk's true form breaks through the multiverse and arrives here, his power will seamlessly connect here as well.
Just as Hawk's figure disappeared in the apartment's living room, disappearing before Gwen's eyes, Gwen suddenly raised her eyebrows as if she remembered something.
"Oops, forgot to ask him if he watered my flowers while I'm away."
"..."
Originally, Reed and Susan, shocked in an instant by Gwen's outcry, thought she'd forgotten something major, but upon hearing this, they couldn't help but look at each other.
But because of Gwen's words, the two of them escaped the powerful oppressive state even though Hawk's projection appeared.
"I'm heading to the lab."
Reed first came to his senses, said a sentence, then walked out of the apartment.
Susan also glanced at the bundle in Gwen's arms, then looked at Gwen: "So, William and Bella?"
Gwen nodded, lowering her gaze at the little William and Bella in her arms: "Yes, they're named William and Bella, their daddy gave them these names."
Susan responded, then smiled: "They're nice names."
Gwen looked up at Susan, pursed her lips: "If he'd arrived ten minutes later, his right to name them would truly be gone."
Susan listened to Gwen's words, seeing the happy smile on Gwen's face, laughed, didn't take it seriously, chatted with Gwen for a while, then left the apartment.
When she took the elevator to the lab, she found not only Reed was there, but also her brother Johnny and Ben.
Besides being the headquarters of the Fantastic Four, Baxter Building was also where they lived.
Reed was at the console, arms crossed, viewing the energy detection interface projected by the intelligent system.
Susan walked towards everyone.
"How is it."
"It's strong."
Reed looked at the approaching Susan: "If that energy had targeted Earth, Earth would've been annihilated in an instant."
While speaking, Reed showed the system demonstration; Phoenix Fire assaulting Earth, Earth turning to dust in the blink of an eye.
Susan watched the demonstration, thought for a moment, looked at Reed.
"So, he wasn't lying, he can destroy us in a second."
"Yes."
Reed spoke solemnly, a flash of worry deep in his eyes.
It's known.
Smart yet arrogant people have a common trait.
That is they always feel the greater the power, the greater the responsibility, as if Earth would cease to move without them.
Like Tony.
The Hulkbuster Armor was crafted by Tony to prevent Hulk from destroying Earth.
And also, the Anti-Phoenix Armor.
Yes.
Though Tony didn't admit it, Hawk knew clearly Tony borrowed his Black Phoenix Nether Armor to see if he could develop an Anti-Phoenix Armor.
But Tony didn't admit, and Hawk didn't ask.
First, there's no need.
Second.
Alright.
Hawk actually was quite curious, even somewhat eager to know, if Tony could truly develop the Anti-Phoenix Armor.
So...
If Tony is like this.
Reed Richards, acclaimed as the smartest person in this world, and having not been beaten, watched the projection of Earth destroyed in a second, couldn't help but ask himself something.
If!
If Hawk really intended to destroy Earth or even the Cosmos.
Then—
What can they do to prevent this from happening?
Is there?
Reed Richards couldn't help but fall into contemplation!
...