Interlude Red Skull
Red Skull leaned over the chasm. Violet mixed with orange. If he had any real artistry in his soul, he would have appreciated the rugged beauty of Vormir. Yet his soul was filthy, filled with deeds worthy of the seventh circle of hell. And Odin's gem sentenced him to this place as a punishment. For his greed and ambition to become one of the gods. Irritating. However, this attempt gave him a lot. Because he was the chosen one. A mortal who will reach the glory of the gods!
Despite his damn state, he coped.
He drew strength from The Soul Stone.
Guardian of Stone, something too.
In fact, it was always about power. About becoming one of the gods. For world domination. And yet everything changed because of that icy blue. Red Skull was shocked when he found on Vormir. There was nothing to eat there. No other people. In fact, he was condemned to death until he discovered the power.
This mighty power.
The Soul Stone, however, did not want Red Skull. It recognized his cruelty. Even so, he found a way to use it. The Soul Stone was curious and soul-dependent. He loved souls. He treated them with respect and hid them in his space. The stone itself probably did not understand the concept of death at all, because everything that was dead lived in it. The Soul Stone knew no death. He only knew life because he needed consciousness to function. And Red Skull took advantage of it. He began to feed the stone with the souls of lost travelers. The cosmos was large and often someone got lost in it. Thanks to the sacrifices, Red Skull began to draw power and information from the stone, which was always happy with every soul given to him. Its space was safe, and there was no fear or pain. There was only peace. Disgusting. There was never any peace. There was only war. Going to the top. The Soul Stone's philosophy was deeply opposed to Red Skull's belief.
Nevertheless, it was useful.
At first, Red Skull only fed the stone to random victims. But soon he felt it was time for more. His information grew. His knowledge the stone took from all souls. Hence, Red Skull learned about the 6 stones. About The Soul Stone missing. About Asgard.
It was the real deal.
An unpleasant surprise awaited those who would be looking for the stone.
Red Skull came up with a cruel test. And a cruel reward.
Anyone who wants his stone will have to sacrifice a loved one. The reward will also be cruel. Because even if someone takes a stone, this stone will still obey Red Skull. And he was patient. It took him years to search for Odin's gem. Patience has always been his virtue. No matter how long it takes or who uses the stone. Eventually, the stone will hit the hand of the God of Asgard.
Red Skull dreamed of this true power.
The powers of the Gods of Asgard.
He positioned the stone to engulf the first god of Asgard who would use the stone. Then Red Skull will not only have the power of The Soul Stone, but will also be a god.
Real.
He will come down to Earth as a true god.
And he'll take revenge for everything.
He would get the power he was entitled to.
The plan was perfect.
Until Red Skull sensed the power of the Soul Stone without its control on Earth. It was impossible! How did this happen?
He still had the stone on Vormir.
In addition, the undeniable aura of the Asgardian God surrounded this stone, but did not consume it!
Red Skull was furious. His plan! He planned so carefully! It was impossible for there to be two stones. Red Skull had his stone!
The problem of getting to the ground remained.
Red Skull couldn't do this personally. He was still bound by the power of the tesseract.He had to give the stone to others.
The absorbed soul of the Asgard God would mean that Red Skull could be immediately in the place where the god of Asgard previously was. And yet, for some time there had been no stray ones or those looking for a stone.
Red Skull waited impatiently for an opportunity that came out of nowhere.
A new soul has appeared on Vormir.
It was earthly, no doubt, and yet there was something divine about it. As if she was linked by mortality and divinity. It was intriguing.
"Yondu is going to kill me! I landed I don't know where and it's all because Xandar has a special watch over his territory now. Bloody spies!" the young man was speaking. There was nothing interesting about him except that spark of divinity. If Red Skull hadn't sensed divinity in him, he wouldn't even have looked at him. It was something primal and deeply hidden and not awake. Different from what Red Skull knew. However, this man might be suitable. Red Skull couldn't absorb something that wasn't awake. Besides, he always wanted to be the god of Asgard. As a real Aryan.
"Who are you, lost traveler?" Red Skull asked, appearing in front of her victim. The man twisted his face in disgust. Yes, it was always like that. However, it will change when Red Skull becomes a god.
"Wow, dude, you have an ugly face. I've seen a lot of ugly aliens, but this ... You know, you remind me of something. Something from Earth, but I don't remember what anymore. I'm Star Lord, telling you this something?" that idiot was saying. Apparently he wanted to be known and praised. Typical need. Nevertheless, this idiot was not worth it. Red Skull had to stay calm. He didn't remember him. He must have seen his picture from the newspaper or school textbook. After all, he was known. But the idiot didn't remember him. Well. This fool must be used. To find out what is happening on Earth.
"I see you're a skillful mercenary. How about a little job?" Red Skull asked, revealing the numerous money and treasures left by the victims of the stone. Numerous thieves, traders and treasure hunters died on Vormir as victims of The Soul Stone. And their material goods remained. The best goods from all over the universe. Kree empire, Xandar, Yggdrasil, every rich civilization. Numerous precious metals, technological devices, jewelry and gems. Also spaceships. And loads of currency from all over the universe.
"Is that for me? What for?" the idiot began to investigate the validity of the currency, but there was still suspicion on his face.
"You are to deliver an artifact to Earth," said Red Skull.
"On the ground?" The idiot looked at the Red Skull
with a mixture of longing and fear. Red Skull put the stone on the staff and handed it to the idiot who was staring at it.
"On Earth. Don't even think about deceiving me. You'll get all the riches for giving this artifact in the hands of the God of Asgad," said Red Skull.
"Excuse me, but the God of Asgard? There is someone like that on Earth? Yondu said ..." the idiot began.
"Shut up. You are to do it. Peter Quill," Red Skull growled.
"Hey, I didn't tell you that!" the idiot was surprised.
"Peter Quill, son of Meredith Quill and ..." said Red Skull. However, he did not finish. There was a longing on the idiot's face that he tried to hide with anger. However, he was hopeless at it.
"Who is my father? Speak! You know about my mother!" yelled the idiot and shook Red Skull.
"Take your wages. Deliver the staff to the God of Asgard. Then come back. I'll tell you your father's name," Red Skull replied.
"I'll do it," said the idiot and put on his mask. He was holding a staff in his hands. And he set to packing numerous treasures and money.
Red Skull smiled.
Unlimited power is waiting for him.
Just let Quill do his job.
"But, how I can find this God of Asgad?" idiot asked.
"You will know. The stone show him to you" Red Skull replied.