(Prescene)

Thanos, the Mad Titan, gazed across the cosmic tapestry, his eyes fixed on the glittering gems in his gauntlent that held the power to reshape reality itself: the Infinity Stones.

Each stone had been a conquest, a confirmation of his unyielding will and indomitable might.

Space Stone - Conquered: After a relentless pursuit through the cosmos, Thanos wrested the Space Stone from the clutches of the cunning trickster god, Loki, who had once wielded it as part of his mischievous schemes.

Reality Stone - Conquered: Next, Thanos turned his attention to the Reality Stone, hidden away in the chaotic realms of Knowhere. With brute force, he subdued the Collector's defenses and claimed this gem, which could warp the fabric of existence itself.

Power Stone - Conquered: The Power Stone was next on Thanos' list. He decimated the Nova Corps and took the stone from its sanctuary on Xandar, solidifying his reputation as an unstoppable force.

Soul Stone - Conquered: In his relentless pursuit of power, Thanos ventured to the desolate planet of Vormir. There, he faced the ultimate test of sacrifice to attain the Soul Stone, an ordeal that left an indelible mark on his path of destruction.

Mind Stone - Conquered: The penultimate stone, the Mind Stone, lay in the heart of Vision, the synthetic Avenger. Thanos crushed all opposition, forcibly extracting the stone from Vision's brow, leaving a trail of devastation in his wake.

Time Stone - The Final Challenge: As the Mad Titan approached his ultimate goal, the Time Stone remained elusive. Protected by the master of mystic arts, Doctor Strange, it posed the greatest challenge yet to Thanos' relentless quest for power.

The battle for the Time Stone would decide the fate of the universe itself, as time itself hung in the balance.

With a determination that matched his conquest of the previous Infinity Stones, Thanos, the Mad Titan, marched toward the Sanctum Sanctorum, the ancient home of the mystic arts.

As he approached, the air grew thick with tension, and the mystical wards protecting the sanctum hummed with energy.

Inside, he confronted Wong, the guardian of the Sanctum, and a host of other skilled sorcerers who had sworn to protect the Time Stone at all costs.

A fierce battle erupted, with spells and incantations clashing against the cosmic might of Thanos.

But as the battle raged on, it became clear that the Sorcerer Supreme, Doctor Strange, was absent from the fray, and the current Sorcerer Supreme, Wong was no match for him.

Thanos demanded answers, and in his moment of defeat, Wong defiantly revealed the truth, mocking the Titan. "You are too late, Thanos. The Mind Stone is no longer within the Sanctum Sanctorum. It has been moved to a place you will never reach."

Just as despair began to creep over Thanos, a swirling portal of mystical energies opened before him. It was a doorway to another realm, a realm where the Time Stone might still be found.

With a grim smile, Thanos stepped through the portal, leaving behind a shattered Sanctum Sanctorum and bewildered sorcerers.

(1700 hrs - 1800hrs)

The quest for the Time Stone had taken an unexpected turn, and the fate of the universe hung in the balance once more as the Mad Titan ventured into the unknown, his determination unyielding.

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Thanos emerged from the swirling portal, his imposing presence casting an eerie shadow across the unfamiliar landscape that resembled Earth.

The air was charged with tension as he surveyed his surroundings, his gaze fixing upon a figure standing before him. A woman, clad in mystical attire, exuded an aura of power, confidence, authority and determination.

It was Zatanna, the Mistress of Magic, who had sensed the arrival of the Mad Titan and had wasted no time in preparing herself for the inevitable clash.

"You're not what I seek or are you the bearer of the Time Stone?" Thanos asked Zatanna.

Zatanna just locked her eyes onto her opponent; another mysterious entity that clearly didn't belong in this word.

Ever since the first being had crossed the portal and caused incredible damage, she had vowed not to trust any of them until she could subdue them and keep them from causing harm.

His acquaintance with sorcerers familiar, moreso recently, Thanos took the first cause of action.

Using her logomacy and a flick of her wrist, Zatanna summoned a shimmering shield of protective magic, which materialized just in time to absorb the first onslaught from Thanos.

The Power Stone in his gauntlet crackled with raw energy as he unleashed a devastating energy blast that collided with Zatanna's shield, sending shockwaves of magical force rippling through the surroundings.

The ground beneath them quaked as the two formidable beings locked eyes, each understanding the gravity of the situation.

Thanos, driven by his unyielding determination, clenched his fist, causing the Power Stone to flare brighter, threatening to overwhelm Zatanna's defenses.

But Zatanna was no ordinary sorceress. With a graceful incantation, she summoned a swirling vortex of mystic winds that deflected the brunt of Thanos' attack, sending the destructive energy cascading harmlessly into the sky.

As the winds whirled around her, she stepped forward, ready to face the Mad Titan head-on.

The Space Stone in Thanos' gauntlet beckoned him with its blue, swirling energies.

In an instant, he vanished and reappeared behind Zatanna, attempting to catch her off guard. However, Zatanna's magical intuition allowed her to sense his movements.

With another incantation and a swift gesture, she reversed gravity's pull, causing Thanos to plummet to the ground with a resounding thud.

Undeterred, Thanos rose to his feet, his indomitable will fueling his determination to claim his victory. The Reality Stone pulsed with chaotic energy as he sought to bend reality to his whims.

The very air around him warped and twisted, threatening to disrupt Zatanna's spells.

Zatanna knew she had to act quickly. With a flourish of her hand, she chanted an incantation that summoned a barrage of mystical projectiles, each blazing with ethereal flames.

The projectiles soared toward Thanos, forcing him to conjure a barrier of energy using the Reality Stone to shield himself. The explosive impact sent shockwaves through the area, leaving smoldering craters in their wake.

The clash of power and magic between the two titans intensified, with each refusing to yield ground. Thanos, realizing that a direct confrontation might not be enough to secure victory, decided to bring the full might of the Infinity Stones to bear.

With a determined look, he unleashed a torrent of energy from the Power Stone, creating a colossal energy wave that surged toward Zatanna.

Zatanna, her confidence unwavering, tapped into her own wellspring of magical strength.

She spoke an incantation, "emit dewols," and time seemed to slow around her. With incredible speed, she weaved intricate spells, forming a protective dome of shimmering energy just in time to deflect the incoming energy wave.

The dome held strong, absorbing the immense power and dispersing it harmlessly into the surrounding landscape.

Thanos was momentarily taken aback by the resilience of his opponent, but he knew that he possessed the means to turn the tide.

The Mind Stone glowed with an otherworldly light, and his eyes locked onto Zatanna's. He delved into her mind, seeking to exploit her vulnerabilities and weaken her resolve.

Zatanna felt the intrusion, a mental assault that threatened to overwhelm her consciousness. She gritted her teeth, summoning all her mental fortitude to resist the invasive influence of the Mind Stone.

With a counter-incantation, she pushed back against Thanos' psychic assault, creating a mental barrier that prevented him from gaining a foothold in her thoughts.

The battle raged on, the mystical energies of the two combatants colliding in a dazzling display of light and power.

Each moment taking them further from a decisive outcome, and the fate of the universe hung in the balance.

Seeing that victory was slipping through his grasp, Thanos redoubled his efforts. Right now, victory remained his primary objective, and he knew he had to press on.

With a swift motion, Thanos summoned the full might of the remaining Infinity Stones in his gauntlet. The Power Stone crackled with energy, the Reality Stone warped the surroundings, and the Mind Stone continued to exert its influence.

Zatanna recognized the danger of this gambit and knew she had to act swiftly. With a series of incantations, she called upon the mystic forces of the universe to create a temporal disruption to her aid.

As Thanos unleashed the somewhat combined power of the Infinity Stones, a cataclysmic surge of energy threatened to overwhelm Zatanna's defenses.

Despite her best efforts, she was unable to create the temporal disruption in time to counter the Mad Titan's devastating assault.

The onslaught of cosmic energy enveloped Zatanna, and for a moment, it seemed as though all hope was lost.

However, in her moment of dire need, she tapped into the last reserves of her mystical prowess.

With a desperate incantation, she created a swirling portal of shimmering light that materialized just in the nick of time.

As the energy wave bore down upon her, Zatanna leaped through the portal, narrowly escaping the destructive force of Thanos' attack.

The portal closed behind her, leaving Thanos seething with frustration as he stared at the spot where his opponent had vanished.

Zatanna, battered but alive, found herself stumbling in the familiar environment of the Mystic Focus where Doctor Strange sat in a meditative trance.

The mystical energies of the Mystic Focus had answered her call in a dire situation.

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A/N:

I should just give him the stone, right?...And close the portals before I wreak more havoc...I was this close🤏...so close.

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