After about 2 days, we were coming up on Xandar, it would've been faster, but this ship was slow compared to more interstellar vessels, thankfully Jump Points exist.
We finally arrived at Xandar and our conversation was interrupted by a sound from the ship saying we were being hailed by planetary forces.
They simply were facilitating our arrival as there were some procedures to go through if it was your first time.
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(2 hours later)
Nat and I had long got off the ship and we were walking around and looking at all the sights.
Nat was especially shocked at seeing the aliens that were so different from humans.
"This is all so surreal, but it's also amazing. Thank you for inviting me." Nat said as she gave me a side hug.
"No problem, it'd be pretty boring if it was just me here." I said.
"So what's next?" She asked.
"Well, I heard a lot about Xandar from Thor in my time with him, but I still don't know all the nuances so I plan to gather some Information." I explained.
"So we have to find some sort of information center?" She inquired.
"Pretty much." I replied as we both began to walk around the planet both of us enjoying the new culture and atmosphere as we talked and looked for some sort of information center.
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(3 Hours Later)
After not finding anything that seemed to be what we were looking for, we eventually went up to a Nova Corpsman as I asked him in broken Xandarian.
He gave us directions to what I gathered was some sort of library.
We entered inside and I found a computer as I assumed it'd be easier than trying to look for specific books.
It was moments like this that I regretted not having Forge's or Micah's ability to connect with machines. I knew Forge existed in this universe based on what I gathered from Xavier's institute and S.H.I.E.L.D.'s database.
It was only a matter of time until I found him so I could get that extremely useful power. I also had Cortona searching for Remy LeBeau or Gambit as his power will be very helpful as well.
I had only heard some rumors, that he was either in San Francisco or Louisiana in the bayou. I know that those are two widely different locations but I haven't had much freedom lately to take the time to look extensively.
As for our current situation, I need money for the things I want to do so I have to find ways to do it I'll look through ways I can make some units.
As I was deep in thought about how to make money, Nat, who I had said could go explore while I researched, came back.
"Hey, I know you're sort of busy, but you said earlier that you had a majority of the X-Men's powers, can't one of their powers help you?" She asked referring to my using the alien computer.
"Well, one could, but I don't actually have...." I had stopped the words that I was going to say about Forge as I realized something.
"Of course." I muttered to myself too quiet for Nat to hear over the sounds of the computers around her.
"Nat, I just got a brilliant idea, you can go and explore the city, while I take care of things, does that work for you?" I suggested then asked.
"Well, I did want to fully explore the city, more than I have already. Besides, it's not like I can force you to listen to me." Nat replied, her latter words said self-depreciatingly.
"Look, I have an idea about how you're feeling, and I may have a way to fix things. I'll be back in a few hours." I said as I quickly teleported away in a puff of black smoke.
'I can't believe I had forgotten. I have the powers of the strongest telepaths in the universe, I can get what I need with no problem.' I thought to myself in excitement and a little disappointment at my stupidity.
I was currently floating invisibly in the air and using Xavier and Jean's powers to connect to every mind in Xandar and I was pulling knowledge from their memories.
Basic information every Xandarian knew, the language, how to read and write it, where all the important buildings were, and the very thing I was searching for.
I had all the information regarding all the dark secrets of the city, but what was better than that, was I found information that would allow me to be swimming in Units.
It took me a while to compile all the information I just learned, but after around 2 hours, I had finally sorted everything and felt that I could begin my new plan.
There was one part of my actions, and a lot of my actions lately that did have me confused though.
Ever since the events with the Dark Elves and the Aether/Reality Stone, I have found myself having nearly inexhaustible reserves of energy. It wasn't quite like I never ran out of energy, but more like I'd regenerate my energy almost as fast as I would use it.
I could only attribute this to the Aether when it was inside my body, changing it somehow. I can't exactly explain it as the Aether had at first seemed as if it didn't want to leave me, but after having it inside me for so long, it seemed like it was trying to escape my body when Malekith was pulling it from inside me.
It was one of the only things that could explain why I was able to use my powers so much, both just 2 hours ago, and when I was dealing with the Helicarriers. I'd thought it was due to my Adaptive Physiology making me stronger, but maybe there is more to it
Deciding to not dwell on this, I scanned the city for Natasha's mental signature and found her walking around what could be considered a park.
I then flew over to where I sensed her, remaining invisible until I got close enough when I suddenly teleported behind her, visible to everyone exciting quite a few gasps and subsequent murmurs.
Nat heard the familiar sound of Teleportation and turned and looked at me.
"That didn't take as long as I expected, so what'd you do?" She asked.
"Well, I found out some things, but the big thing is I have a way to make some money."
"Oh that's good, then let's get going." Nat said happily.
"Sure, follow me." I said with a smile as I held out my hand for her to grab.
She smiled back and grabbed my hand and we both disappeared in a puff of smoke shocking those who saw it once again just as it had when I first teleported to the park