𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐃

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𝐀 blaring sound echoed the whole room. Security images of Wanda Maximoff destroying Ultron robots were shown until the screen pixilated and disappeared. Andrea's eye's widened at the blood seeping down Wanda's head, instantly worried it was her blood.

The woman's head snapped to Stephen, who was already looking at her. He gave her a short nod. Shaking her hands, blue formed around her wrists, threatening to break free of the cuffs. Metal snapped and the restraints clattered to the ground. She rushed out of the room - the Illuminati going after her... or well, this universe's Wanda.

Andrea made herself over to where America was trapped. Placing her palm on the glass, her eyes turned navy and watched as her powers glided and cracked every part of the box. America jumped out and hid behind Andrea.

A malfunctioning robotic voice which then stopped by being exploded caught Andrea's attention. Wanda had red orbs flowing from her hands as she marched through the smoke and fire.

Before the witch could walk anymore, the Illuminati made themselves known and formed a wall in front of her. It was when Wanda blew up BlackBolt's mouth and cut Reed into spaghetti strings, the remaining members realised they made a mistake. Pillars crumbled down on Captain Marvel and the shield that Peggy threw was sliced back into her stomach, killing them.

Wanda's steps grew closer and closer, making Andrea walk towards her. When the two were face to face, Wanda's body softened slightly. Andrea's lips curved into a smile.

"Can you show me the DarkHold? The page that belongs to me?" Andrea asked in their minds.

Wanda smirked, pushing her arm out and letting her powers hit the woman. The Enchantress stuck her arm out as well, blue pouring out of her hand as it struck in the direction of Wanda. As the two stood their, looking like they were fighting with abilities, Andrea let her guard lower and red ran through sparks of her own powers. Her eyes flashed red while Wanda entered her mind. She projected her the old and delicate page of the DarkHold which was dedicated to Andrea from her memories.

A drawing of the woman in her true form was on one side, the other side held paragraphs and paragraphs about her. Andrea read every sentence. But the more she read... the more her mind clouded with darkness. Black veins popped under her eyes as they flashed gold then blue, no longer having the red in them from Wanda.

"Look at all the power you can have." Wanda whispered. "Andrea, if you let it in, we can travel the multiverse, together again."

Andrea's head twitched slightly, her heart racing as the words took over. The arm she held out lowered, but her powers surrounded her body. Glowing blue, her feet lifted from the air. Sokovian whispers murmured spells in her head that the woman could repeat, which she did.

Wanda watched with a grin as her love let the powers consume her. Since her attention was towards Andrea, Wanda had no idea that Chavez had ran off with Dr. Palmer.

Picturing the DarkHold closing in her head caused her fingers to twitch. Bolts coursed through her fingertips and fire dust appeared in front of her. The Book of the Damned was being brought back. And all Andrea had to do, was think of it.

The Witch's mouth lingered open, amazed at how the woman floating managed to do that. Wanda tried touching the book, but the object wouldn't let her. Electricity zapped Wanda which caused her to stumble back. Her eyebrows furrowed until realising, the DarkHold being casted by Andrea was for her's to keep. No one else's.

Suddenly, Andrea's body dropped to the floor. Wanda immediately knelt by her side and lifted her head onto her lap. Brushing a few strands out of her face, Andrea's eyelids fluttered open. Her view stared up at a smiling Wanda. Andrea couldn't help but return the smile.

The woman's eyes closed again, focusing her awareness and sounds to find the three that were escaping Wanda. Finally, she heard the splashing of puddles and listened to their conversation.

"They're heading for the Book of Vishanti." Andrea told, eyes shot open once she was done overhearing.

Nodding, Wanda reached her arm for Andrea's hand and clasped them together. She helped her up but their hands remained holding. The pair gazed into each other's eyes. The Azure Enchantress's flashed blue and The Scarlet Witch's flashed red.

Andrea's eyes moved to the Book next to her. Holding her palms out, the DarkHold flew into her possession. The pages were exactly like the one Wanda had... except from the page that applied to Andrea. A sentence had been added.

Condemned to betray anyone close, or loved.

Andrea closed the book and flicked her hand so it could disappear until she needed it again. Eyebrows pinched together in confusion at what that meant. The only think she could think of was what was going to happen between her and Stephen...

"What are you going to do? About Stephen?" Wanda asked as her hand brushed Andrea's shoulder to grab her attention.

"I'll pretend to still be on his side. Then once I'm close enough, I'll hand America over to you."

Wanda's eyes flickered down to Andrea's lips before looking back up, staring at her with a lust filled gaze. All she wanted to do was kiss the love of her life. She longed for the moment. Andrea smirked before snaking her hand to the back of Wanda's neck and pulled her closer.

Their lips brushed against each other until connecting. They kissed with a fiery passion. It was like time had stopped all around them and the world was in their grasp. Wanda tugged at Andrea's hair to deepen the kiss which the woman happily accepted.

Departing for breath, the two rested their foreheads against each other and smiled. They're hot breath mixing with one another.

"Ready?"

"Ready as I'll ever be." Andrea responded. Her voice became clearer after scanning the DarkHold, her Sokovian accent matching Wanda's.

Lifting themselves off the ground with their abilities, the two flew past a few hallways until reaching a shiny steel door that was locked shut.

"You're gonna have to hurt me so it looks like we fought." Andrea said.

Wanda's pupils dilated at the thought, her head shook sideways but Andrea's mind was set. Taking a deep breath, she made the woman hover off the ground, red streaks outlining her body, and threw her into the door.

Andrea's body crashed through the metal, making a human sized entrance that Wanda could step through. Eyes glowing scarlet, Wanda's expression turned into a murderous look by the sight of America.

Andrea landed by Doctor Strange's feet with a groan. Quickly helping her up, he checked for any noticeable injuries before pulling her to the side.

"Go, go, go, go, go!" He yelled to the three.

They ran through a tunnel. It was quite dark but Andrea shon her eyes blue and managed to see everything clearly. Christine smashed a button so another door could separate Wanda from them. Andrea flicked her fingers by her side, causing the cold steel to stop sliding so Wanda could get closer. Luckily, the others were to busy looking ahead to see what she did.

Pants for breath rumbled in the tunnels along with the splashing of water they ran in. Since she was limping, Wanda wasn't able to reach the four in time. A door fell in front of her face.

Water trickled loudly, no longer hearing any movement from the Scarlet Witch. Andrea used her hearing and found Wanda, who was using magic to teleport to them. A sly grin stretched on the woman's face as Wanda appeared. A shrieking scream fell from Chavez's mouth.

"I warned you." Wanda panted.

"Other Wanda, if you're in there, hold your breath." Stephen stated.

He pushed out his hand, orange patterns showing, and pressed his hand onto the pebbled ground. Water fell between the lines of the ceiling. The place flooded on top of the witch before her, or Andrea could do anything.

"Did it kill her?" America asked, hoping the answer was yes.

"Of course it didn't kill her." Andrea scoffed. "It takes a lot more than that for her to die."

"Andrea's right. It just bought us some time." Stephen hurriedly said.

Strange lifted a door in front with his Sorcery and shut it as soon as they entered. Small leaks of water sunk into Andrea's clothes but nothing else.

Approaching the final door with a spinning wheel, a small gap was made, as if something needed to be placed in it to open.

Stephen used his magic to open it. The wheel spun until stopping. Clanking stuck to say it didn't work.

"An enchantment that's specific to me, something only I would know. Come on..." Strange sighed, squeezing his eyes shut to figure it out.

Dr. Palmer called out his name and held up a watch which was owned by him. The man took the jewellery and placed it in the dent. The wheel spun left and the door opened.

It was if ethereal music flowed into Andrea's ears. The bright glow of the entrance caused her to squint slightly until adjusting her vision. The multiverse that held the Book of Vishanti spun slowly. Galaxy mixed with clouds as ransom parts of buildings floated. In the centre of a platform, held the Book.

"Wanda?" Andrea spoke in her mind to Wanda.

No response.

"Wanda? Are you okay?" Even though it was a voice in their heads, it was clear that the woman was worried.

"I'm here. I'm okay" Wanda gasped, eyes opening from the rocks that bashed onto her head after the flood.

Andrea let out a sigh in relief, causing Stephen to turn to her. Shrugging his shoulders, he assumed it was because they found the Book of Vishanti.

Leaping forward, the three took turns landing on the walkway to the platform while Andrea hung back. Her head turned back to the sealed off door that wouldn't allow Wanda in. Opening it with her powers, she could see Wanda's figure getting up from the ground.

Knowing she was near, a ball of blue came out of her palms and lifted her to the others. Stephen held out his hand for her which she accepted so she could gain balance.

"This is the Gal Junction, the space between universes." Christine stated.

Wind around them swooshed as Stephen picked up the Book. Light gleamed at the spine, awaiting to be read.

Andrea's head twitched slightly, her body accepting every part of darkness that was given to her. Stephen's head turned to face his best friend, eyes widening at what he was seeing.

Underneath her eyes, veins popped black before her eyes turned blue. The basic clothes she was wearing were now different as smoky mist surrounded her. The outfit she was wearing now had knee-length boots that was black and outlined with blue. The new suit was also the matching colours and the belt had an 'A' in the middle for Andrea... or Azure. The top part of it had a v-shape to show off skin above her cleavage. The Azure Enchantress was in her true appearance.

Andrea's fingertips darkened with evil. Twisting her wrist, the DarkHold revealed itself.

Stephen's breathing hitched in his throat before swallowing a large lump. "What- what are you doing with the DarkHold, Andrea?"

"Oh, you know..." Andrea trailed off her words, smirking in doing so.

It felt like a dagger sunk into Stephen's heart, opening a hole which couldn't be fixed. He was being let down by someone he admired through mentality. Someone he could call his best friend.

"After everything we've gone through, everything you said... and you're going to betray me like this? Betray the life of a teenage girl!" His tone rose in anger, deep down hiding the fact he was hurt.

"Don't blame me, Stephen. Love made me crazy."

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