Chapter 2:

The Apocalypse Council

In the heart of his fortress, Apocalypse convened his council. The room was filled with an air of tension as the most powerful mutants gathered. Each one of them was a force to be reckoned with, but even they could not ignore the gravity of the situation. At the head of the table sat Sinister, his eyes gleaming with a mix of excitement and curiosity. Among the council was Dr. Doom, a shadow of his former self, yet his intellect remained as sharp as ever. Summoned from his position in the Eurasian Security Council, he had come not out of loyalty, but out of necessity. The threat to Earth was too great, and he would not sit idly by and leave his fate to others. Apocalypse, for his part, barely acknowledged Dr. Doom's presence. His focus was solely on the impending cosmic threat. The rest of the council was made up of other powerful mutants, each chosen for their unique abilities and unwavering loyalty to Apocalypse. "We face a threat unlike any other," Apocalypse began, his voice echoing in the grand hall. "Galactus, the Devourer of Worlds, is coming." A murmur ran through the council. They had all heard of Galactus, of his insatiable hunger and the destruction he left in his wake. But hearing it from Apocalypse himself made it all the more real. "We must protect our world," Apocalypse continued, his voice firm. "We have faced countless threats before, and we have always emerged victorious. This will be no different." The council discussed the dire situation, each member contributing their thoughts and strategies. They knew the stakes were high, and failure was not an option. As the council members deliberated over their strategy, it was Dr. Doom who first brought up the Infinity Stones. Despite being a shadow of his former self, his intellect and knowledge of cosmic artifacts were unparalleled. "The Infinity Stones," he began, his voice echoing in the grand hall. "Artifacts of immense power. If we could obtain them, we might stand a chance against Galactus." A murmur ran through the council. The Infinity Stones were legendary. Each one controlled an essential aspect of existence: Space, Reality, Power, Soul, Mind, and Time. The prospect of wielding such power was both thrilling and terrifying. Apocalypse, ever the opportunist, saw the potential in Dr. Doom's proposal. "The Space Stone, the Reality Stone, and the Mind Stone," he mused, his gaze sweeping over the council. "They could be the key to our survival." And so, the council agreed on their new plan. They would seek out the Infinity Stones, not just to defend their world, but to fight back against the Devourer of Worlds.

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