In the early days of humanity, before the rise of empires and the discovery of science, there were two beings of immense power who roamed the multiverse: the enigmatic Traveler and the mighty Collector.
The Traveler was shrouded in mystery, his true nature and intentions known only to himself. Some whispered that he was a being of pure chaos, using his abilities to sow destruction across the universe, while others believed he was a force of good, keeping the balance of reality intact.
The Collector, on the other hand, was a being of great strength and benevolence, his powers derived from a crystal of creation that he guarded with his life. He used his abilities to protect his universe from harm and to nurture the growth of new life.
As the eons passed, the two beings grew to be regarded as mythic figures, their names spoken in hushed tones by those who had heard of their exploits.
But one day, fate decreed that the two should meet, and so they clashed in a titanic battle that shook the very foundations of the multiverse.
The Traveler fought with all his strength, his movements swift and graceful as he evaded the Collector's attacks. Though he lacked the power of creation, his abilities and strength alone were enough to match the Collector's might.
The Collector, for his part, fought with the fury of a righteous guardian, his crystal of creation glowing with an inner light as he summoned forth its power to aid him in battle. His attacks were devastating, but the Traveler proved to be a skilled opponent, matching each blow with his own.
For what felt like an eternity, the two battled across the stars, their powers colliding in a shower of sparks and energy. The very fabric of reality trembled with each hit, and the multiverse held its breath as the outcome of the battle remained uncertain.
But in the end, neither the Traveler nor the Collector could emerge victorious. Their powers were too evenly matched, and their wills too strong. And so, with a final clash of energy, the two beings stood panting and weary, staring across at each other with a mix of respect and wariness.
From that day forward, the Traveler and the Collector continued to wander the multiverse, each protecting their own universe from harm, but never forgetting the epic battle that had brought them together. Though they remained enemies in some ways, there was a mutual respect between them, born of the knowledge that each was a being of immense power and mystery.