Marvel Superhero Adventures: Intergalactic Grand Prix/Transcript/Chapter 2

The transcript for "Kings of the Road", the second chapter of the story mode of Marvel Superhero Adventures: Intergalactic Grand Prix.

Cutscene 18: "Welcome to the Hall of Kings"
(cutscene opens with the heroes onboard a Stark Jet, approaching a floating high-tech island. Uatu the Watcher is observing the scene in cloud form)
 * Uatu the Watcher: (narrating) And so begun our heroes' new journey. What was just meant to be an ordinary tour for an outstanding tournament also became a journey to save the universe. With the return of a hero who was gone for two months, and the mission to rebuild the source of his power. Our heroes' brightest hope for success was in resuming the Grandmaster's tournament, and see if more of what they found could be in their way. But there was more to our heroes than they could possibly know...
 * Kamala Khan: So, this is the Hall of Kings? It's magnificent!
 * Gwen Stacy: Why haven't we heard about this place before?
 * Thor: Not much is known, but I believe it was for the same reason why Zeus and most of the gods kept the existence of Omnipotence City a secret. At least, from those who were not trustworthy.
 * Kamala Khan: If so...
 * Gwen Stacy: ...then, the big kings who founded this place seems to be trusting the Grandmaster a lot about the Grand Prix.
 * Tony Stark: Keep your fingers crossed for what you believe, girls.

(the Stark Jet lands on the Hall of Kings' landing zone, and heroes exit, with Silver Surfer walking normally, with Diego staying close to him)
 * Mary Jane Watson: (to the Surfer) You sure you can still hang around without your board?
 * Silver Surfer: I will be fine. My board was meant to be the source of my power, not my life force.
 * Peter Parker: Regardless, we still need to rebuild it before any of these villains can get their dirty hands on the fragments.
 * Mary Jane Watson: (checks a holographic screen in her wrist) If chances are good enough, we might find some more on this next phase of the Grand Prix.
 * Peter Parker: I'm counting on it.
 * Kamala Khan: (hears a dog barking, and sees Lockjaw; smiling) Lockjaw! (rushes to Lockjaw and hugs him)
 * Silver Surfer: She seems very acquainted to this Inhuman dog.
 * Mary Jane Watson: Just like she's acquainted to like every member of the Inhuman Royal Family... (she is approached by Lockjaw, who licks her cheek) (giggles softly) Just like he's acquainted to every Terran he likes. (cuddling Lockjaw) Isn't that right, sweet boy?
 * Rocket Raccoon: (to Mary Jane) Won't your tiger be jealous if you cuddle him?

(Diego walks next to Lockjaw, who welcomes him and Hawkeye's dog Lucky gently)
 * Mary Jane Watson: Diego's smart enough to determine friend from foe. And smart enough to know Lockjaw here is a friend.

(the heroes are greeted by Black Bolt, who gives them a welcoming gesture, and his wife Medusa of the Inhuman Royal Family)
 * Medusa: Greetings, brave heroes. And welcome to the Hall of Kings. We hope you will enjoy your stay during the Grandmaster's tournament.
 * Captain America: We most certainly will, your majesties. Thank you.

(End of the cutscene)

Cutscene 19: "For the Glory of Wakanda!"
(scene opens in Wakanda, where the next race is beginning. Betty Brant is reporting live)
 * Betty Brant: This is Betty Brant from Horizon Academy's Journal Channel, reporting live from Wakanda, Africa's most legendary and sacred nation. Home of Earth's most advanced technology, and its power source, the Vibranium. Also the home of another mighty Avenger. (hears a Xhosa chanting from the distance) Oh, yes! His royal majesty himself... (Betty's cameras observe the Dora Milaje, who salute to T'Challa / Black Panther walking among them) King T'Challa, also known as the Black Panther! (superheroes participating in the circuit: Kid Arachnid, Captain Marvel, Black Cat and Winter Soldier approach him and salute to him; back to Betty in her live report) As our champions prepare for this circuit, let's hear their comments and opinions about the Grandmaster's tournament.

(scene shifts to a montage of live reports, on which each of the heroes answers Betty's interview)
 * Kid Arachnid: Resources for the Grand Prix are a lot better since we signed with the king.
 * Black Cat: If there's one thing I like better than just a beautiful treasure... it's Black Panther's style.
 * Captain Marvel: Some big jerks from the US military like John Flynn boast that "the army's no place for women". But, you see the Dora Milaje here? (points right with her thumb, and camera looks at the Dora Milaje, who make a warrior pose and clang their spears in the ground) They're among the many who prove these ogres wrong.
 * Winter Soldier: I've been through a lot to get the cure I needed from Hydra's brainwashing. Because most places only made it worse, Wakanda was the only place I could trust. And the only place with the best cure.
 * Black Panther: The Intergalactic Grand Prix is not a common contest which we are used to host in Wakanda. But if it concerns even the finest nations of Earth, then I shall participate honorably to represent my people.
 * Betty Brant: It's likewise a great honor for both superhero fans and sports fans. Now, I pass the word to Phil Coulson and Robbie Robertson.

(we see Coulson and Robertson in the announcer station)
 * Robbie Robertson: Thank you, Betty. And here we are again, sports fans! In the next circuit of the Intergalactic Grand Prix. Taking place in the African nation of Wakanda.
 * Phil Coulson: For this circuit, we have a Team Race of five. On the Superhero side, we have Black Panther. Kid Arachnid. Black Cat. Captain Marvel. And Winter Soldier.
 * Robbie Robertson: And, approaching the circuit...
 * Both: (deep tune) The supervillains. (a suspenseful theme and the crowd gasping are heard in the background)

(the supervillain team members approach with their vehicles)
 * Robbie Robertson: Yes, sir. It's some dastardly villains participating this circuit, sports fans. Including bitter rivals of this race's participants. On the lead, we have M'Baku, leader of the feral Jabari known as Man-Ape.
 * Phil Coulson: A heated rivalry has developed between this fearsome leader and King T'Challa for years. As M'Baku has long sought to win the throne of Wakanda with his own opinions of how the nation should be ruled. And this race might be the set up. As these leaders go, so go their loyalists. Next, we have the Wakandans' most hated foe Ulysses Klaue, a.k.a. Klaw.
 * Robbie Robertson: A dastardly enemy, not just of Wakanda, but also of other superheroes like the Fantastic Four and king Namor. His criminal records, besides the theft of Vibranium in Wakanda, have included leading a haste on a Vibranium vault in Atlantis, and leading the Frightful Four on an ambush at the Baxter Institute. Crimes that were foiled by Black Cat and Kid Arachnid. And speaking of Black Cat, here comes the Prince John for her Robin Hood: it's him, Wilson Fisk the Kingpin.
 * Phil Coulson: One of the most feared crime lords in New York's underworld, Fisk was also one of the many rich men who Black Cat stole from to donate to the poor. Other criminal records included contact with Spider-Man's enemies, such as Doctor Octopus and the Sinister Six. Also joining this terrible five is Norman Osborn's former head scientist of Oscorp and full time supervillain dr. Karla Sofen, a.k.a. Moonstone.
 * Robbie Robertson: Dark Avenger. Thunderbolt. And more. This woman was and is still is what superhero fans call a "superhero's evil counterpart". In her case, Captain Marvel's evil counterpart. Worst case scenario, Moonstone might even be the new Ms. Marvel's evil counterpart. And arriving from Latveria, the fifth team member, and Doctor Doom's champion, Zora Vukovic, or as she calls herself: Victorious.
 * Phil Coulson: And very much like Doom, this amazon puts heavy pride on her name. Justified, of course, that she proved to be a powerful adversary for the Fantastic Four. Thanks to the energies of that cosmic spear. Those are some heavy contenders, Robbie. This circuit might prove harder than we expect.
 * Robbie Robertson: No kidding. What do you say about that, Betty?

(we see Betty petting a damaged drone)
 * Betty Brant: Not much to say about these villains, actually... so, I'll just showcase their recorded comments about this race. And, maybe also their reasons to be competing.

(a montage shows the interviewed villains commenting)
 * Victorious: Participating such contests like this one is beneath me and all sovereigns of Latveria. But if the grand prize which the Grandmaster promises holds a great power like his brother the Collector informed us about, then I shall compete and win for the glory for Latveria and his lordship Victor Von Doom.
 * Moonstone: I don't really care about this grand prize. I'm just on to do what's left of the job that Osborn hired me to do. And more personally... to do away with Captain Marvel and that amateur kid prodigy of hers.
 * Kingpin: Vigilantes like Spider-Man and Daredevil, especially Black Cat, have infected my streets for too long with their soft ideas of helping the poor and weak. Including taking away my money! And I give you my word: when I win this tournament, they'll all wish they never put on their masks and costumes around my city, ever again.
 * Klaw: I'm not really siding with Man-Ape. Black Panther's enemy or not, he's still just another savage like the rest of these Wakandans. My only interest is the Vibranium, which will soon be mine.
 * Man-Ape: The royal family of the Golden Tribe have corrupted Wakanda and weakened it for too long! Not just for their dependence of Vibranium, but also their trust in these outsiders! Which is why I will participate in this contest and win. To destroy the Black Panther, and take the throne! Wakanda belongs to the JABARI!!

(Man-Ape punches the camera, damaging the drone, which is heard screaming. Scene shifts back to Betty, still petting her damaged drone (a screen shows a sad face (😢) emoji, with a whimpering sound being heard), until Black Panther approaches her along with his team)
 * Black Panther: But fear not. My companions and I are not intimidated or threatened by these boastful criminals' words. For we shall race, and win this contest as one. (raises his fist) For the glory of Wakanda!

(the heroes raise their fists bravely. End of the cutscene, cue to the mission "The Panther's Challenge")

Cutscene 20: "Cheaters Never Win"
(following the "The Panther's Challenge" mission, the triumphant heroes share good compliments with each other, while Black Cat watches as the villains bicker with Klaw)
 * Klaw: Now now, gents. I know things didn't work the way we planned... let's just...
 * Victorious: You said your plan would be flawless!
 * Moonstone: You said this would be easy!
 * Kingpin: You said they'd get the humiliation they deserved!
 * Man-Ape: You said you had the resources to ensure our victory!
 * Klaw: I do! It's right here in my... (checks the core of his bionic arm, which is empty; gasps shocked as the villains are angrier) B-but... it... it was right here! Where is it?!
 * Kingpin: You're trying our patience, Klaw!
 * Klaw: I swear! I had it right here! The fragment! It just... must have fallen off or... someone might have...!
 * Moonstone: It's always someone else's fault and not yours. Isn't it, Klaw?! I'd already sensed that this arm was empty before this race even started!
 * Man-Ape: Just like your head. Which will be filled with nothing than my fists crushing your skull!!

(Man-Ape leaps towards Klaw to try and crush him. Klaw dodges, but is still threatened by the vengeful villains, as Black Cat watches amused)
 * Victorious: Your punishment for your mockery will not be a gentle one!

(Klaw runs away in panic as the villains chase after him. Black Cat giggles mischievously as the heroes notice the situation)
 * Black Panther: Are we to understand that Klaw was resorting to cheating like the most dishonorable contestants would do?
 * Black Cat: And as always, your Majesty... cheaters never win. (reveals a Silver Fragment in her possession)
 * Winter Soldier: Klaw was on to use this shard as a battery for his bionic arm, wasn't he?
 * Black Cat: As part of his plan to try and blow us up in the race. (small flashback shows Klaw facing Black Cat before the race) Of course, his overconfidence gave him the same effect of a broken mirror. (A close-up in her eyes shows her using her bad luck abilities, as Klaw hopped in his vehicle, oblivious to the fragment having fallen off of his bionic arm, and Black Cat keeping it safe) The most embarrassing act of bad luck. (flashback ends) Don't mind me. I just wanted to have a fair race without cheaters hiding their toys under their sleeves.
 * Black Panther: A fine countermeasure against dishonorable cheaters. Which will bode well for your allies in the tournament, Felicia Hardy.
 * Kid Arachnid: You can say that again.
 * Captain Marvel: No doubt.
 * Black Cat: (her phone rings, and she answers; it is a text message from Peter)
 * Peter Parker's Text: You done there?
 * Black Cat: (texting) "Yep. Will be bringing the fragment to you ASAP." (verbally, to the group) Hope you don't mind. I gotta get this fragment to the others. (hops on her motorcycle, and leaves)
 * Captain Marvel: We really should keep these fragments and the Infinity Stones in check before they fall in wrong hands.
 * Black Panther: Indeed. (pauses) I should probably go see Namor in Atlantis. So far, he has not answered other kings' summons for our meeting in the Hall.
 * Captain Marvel: He might not in good mood.
 * Black Panther: (sees a footage of Namor having been found weakened in Atlantis) Or... in good health. He will need help in this.

(end of the cutscene)

Cutscene 21: "An Ill King's Request"
(scene opens with Black Panther in Atlantis with Star-Lord and Ghost-Spider. They are met with Dr. Jane Foster)
 * Black Panther: What is Namor's situation?
 * Jane Foster: Fighting invaders trying to wreck Atlantis, until someone hit him with this. (reveals a poison dart) He's still alive. Still breathing. But it might take a while to find him an antidote so that he'll get back to health. Sarah said she knows a place where she can get the last ingredient we need for the antidote. But, I also told her it might be too dangerous for her to go out there alone. Not just because of sea predators like great white sharks, but because of Atlantean exiles like Attuma and Tiger Shark seeking to usurp Namor and take the throne.
 * Star-Lord: Not to mention this assassin who shot him with the dart, right? (Foster nods for yes)
 * Black Panther: (looks behind for a moment, and turns to Foster) Then, you might be glad to hear... that Star-Lord and I shall accompany her to the last ingredient. And make sure she is safe from harm.
 * Gwen Stacy: I'm going with you, too. Sure, she's got two big superheroes like you and Quill to protect her. But you know: Sarah's my little sister. And my responsibility.
 * Star-Lord: Yeah. We already fought bigger than just a few hungry sharks. It's be no problem.
 * Jane Foster: Well, that's... pretty helpful.
 * Sarah Stacy: (approaching Foster; innocently asking) So, may I...?
 * Jane Foster: Yes, honey. You may.
 * Sarah Stacy: (happily, she levitates in the air) I promise you won't regret this. (she flies close to Gwen) Just as I promise I won't tell mom about this, okay?
 * Gwen Stacy: I know. Just stay close to us, okay? I don't want the worst to happen to you in moments like this.
 * Star-Lord: (noticing Sarah flying) Winged boots? Okay...
 * Black Panther: Let us discuss this later and focus on keeping her safe from harm first, shall we?
 * Star-Lord: Right. Off we go.
 * Black Panther: (to Gwen) Your sister will be safe. This, we promise you and your mother.

(Black Panther, Gwen and Star-Lord follow Sarah, and cutscene ends, cue to the "Just as the Lifeguard Ordered" mission)

Cutscene 22: "Mimicking Ambush"
(following the "Just as the Lifeguard Ordered" mission, cutscene opens with Ghost-Spider, Black Panther and Star-Lord following Sarah into an Atlantean chamber)
 * Sarah Stacy: Over there. I see it.

(she exams the place, and finds a Vibranium-powered algae, which Black Panther analyzes with his mask's scanners)
 * Black Panther: The last ingredient for Namor's cure. Well done, Sarah. (Panther's impressed expression changes to a concerned one after seen a laser dot at Sarah's shoulder and face, which she is oblivious to)
 * Sarah Stacy: (to Gwen) I told you I knew where to find it, didn't I?
 * Ghost-Spider: Yes, you did.

(suddenly, they notice the laser dot aiming at Sarah, who gasps. Ghost-Spider and Black Panther shield her, with the sniper's shot hitting Panther, whose suit blocks the shot)
 * Black Panther: Just like you were also advised not to arrive here alone.
 * Star-Lord: (notices the sniper from afar, and fires at him with his Quad-blasters, although the sniper avoids the shots. Then, Star-Lord checks on the bullet, which is a poison dart) That's the same dart that hit Namor.
 * Black Panther: So, the assassin is here. Gwen, get your sister to safety. (Gwen nods for yes, and heads to a safe area with Sarah. Black Panthet checks the dart's markings (which look like white skulls), and realizes who the assassin is) Taskmaster.
 * Taskmaster: (revealing himself) Been a long time, Panther.
 * Star-Lord: Okay... what's this creep's thing again?
 * Black Panther: A cold-blooded assassin with the ability to copy his opponents' fighting techniques. (addresses to Taskmaster) As for you, Taskmaster, what is your quarrel with Namor?
 * Taskmaster: Nothing too personal. Just getting him out of the picture like Skull hired me to do. While you heroes were occupied in the Grandmaster's tournament.
 * Black Panther: Namor will not be so "out of the picture" for too long. So, unless you seek to share the same humiliation Klaw endured, stay out of our way.
 * Taskmaster: (laughs diabolically and readies his weapons) Make me.
 * Female voice: Allow me.
 * Taskmaster: Huh?!

(Taskmaster's sword is shot by a dart, and another figure appears. The female figure reveals herself as Black Widow)
 * Black Panther: Excellent timing as always, Black Widow.
 * Black Widow: Thank you. As much as I know you can handle Taskmaster yourself, I didn't want to let you have this excitement without me. (she and Panther notice Taskmaster, who growls) Take the girls back to dr. Foster, Quill. The king and I will handle this hypocrite.
 * Star-Lord: Right on. (he flies off with Gwen and Sarah)
 * Black Widow: (to Black Panther) Shall we?
 * Black Panther: Precisely and decisively. (he retracts his claws as Black Widow powers up her gantlets, and face Taskmaster)

(End of the cutscene, cue to the "Under the Sea's Red Shadow" mission)

Cutscene 23: "Healed"
(following the "Under the Sea's Red Shadow" mission, Black Panther and Black Widow stand before a defeated Taskmaster, who stands up)
 * Taskmaster: (grunting) Is that all you got?! I can do this all... (sees someone behind Black Panther and Black Widow; shocked) day... (shifts to Black Panther and Black Widow, showing a healed Namor joining them) This isn't over, yet. (vanishes through MODOK's teleporters)
 * Black Panther: I see that you have recovered well from your condition, Namor. I just hope this attack on you by Taskmaster did not start another war between the sea and the surface world.
 * Namor: For the sake of your people and mine, Black Panther, it did not. Thanks to your paramedic and her young protegee, this malevolent scheme was over before it begun.

(they see dr. Forster and Sarah with Star-Lord in a submarine)
 * Star-Lord: Panther, Widow, Ghost-Spider and I helped too, you know. So, you're welcome.

(next scene, they are back in the Hall of Kings, with Namor joining Odin, Zeus, and Black Panther, while Sarah reunites with her bandmates, and Black Widow speaks with Director Fury about one of the Silver fragments she found)
 * Black Widow: I still think these scums should be disqualified from the race, boss. First, we had Doc Ock and his Sinister Six on a rampage in Midtown for this... and now, we had Taskmaster attempting to assassinate Namor...
 * Nick Fury: Unfortunately, until the Grandmaster is made most aware of the situation, he won't be doing much except 'keep up with the big show'. Regardless, we'll still keep doing our best.
 * Black Widow: If you say so, sir. (sees Namor making agreements with the kings) On the bright side, though... at least, Namor won't be declaring war on the surface like some of us were afraid we would, despite this incident. And more evidently... he'll still let one of the Grand Prix's circuits take place in Atlantis.
 * Nick Fury: Helpful. (notices the Mary Janes speaking with standing next to the Silver Fragments' container. Sarah is seen being kissed in her cheeks and forehead by Gwen) And, as we also know...
 * Black Widow: Yes, sir. That'll be done. (approaches the Mary Janes, who notice her) So, I hear you and your friends have been gathering the fragments during the tournament?
 * Mary Jane Watson: And making sure the Silver Surfer would have his board back in shape. Hope this isn't a problem.
 * Black Widow: Not at all, darling. Not at all. (reveals the fragments in her possession, which fly towards the contained ones, and merge with them. The container's monitors indicate the completion levels to be rising) As for the next circuit, which I'm taking part...
 * Mary Jane Watson: Agent Coulson and mr. Robertson will present it soon enough in Asgard. Are you up for it?
 * Black Widow: (winks at Mary Jane) As I must be, darling. (Diego gently approaches Black Widow, and rubs his head on her as she pets him) And as everyone else must.

(end of the cutscene)

Cutscene 24: "For the Honor of Asgard"
(cutscene opens in Asgard, where the racers are assembling)
 * Betty Brant: (on her live report) This is Betty Brant from Horizon Academy's Journal Channel, reporting live on the next circuit of the Intergalactic Grand Prix. This time, on the mystical land of Asgard, home of the legendary Norse Gods, including the Avengers' mighty thunderer Thor Odinson. We have in this circuit six heroes and six villains... (notices Rocket and Groot along with Amora the Enchantress and Skurge the Executioner) or should I say in these competitors' case: pairs of heroes and villains... competing individually to be honored by Asgard's king, the All-Father Odin. And also by the tournament's host Grandmaster, and the villains' benefactor Taneleer Tivan the Collector. What do they have to say about it? Let's find out with their interviews.

(a small montage shows the interviews with Odin, the Grandmaster, and the Collector)
 * Odin: I expect nothing more than a show of spirit and dignity in the souls of the contestants. Just like my favored son Thor has shown his own to prove himself worthy of wielding Mjolnir.
 * Grandmaster: The same as Odin, I say. Mostly from the heroes, who have shown courage. Skill. And willpower. Just like the Avengers' two young protegees Spider-Man and Ms. Marvel, who are my personal favorites by the way. And I look forward to see more.
 * The Collector: So far, Earth's villains haven't shown much of their potential to me. Even less Klaw, who even resorted to cheating. But, I can't say they're disqualified, because... that's not my decision to make. My brother started this tournament. So it follows his rules.

(scene shifts to Betty (joined by Coulson and Robertson) walking among the racers; superheroes consisting of Black Widow, Hawkeye, Thor, Star-Lord, Gamora, Captain Marvel, Rocket and Groot; supervillains consisting of Ronan the Accuser, Loki, Baron Zemo, Ultron, Carnage, Enchantress and Executioner)
 * Betty Brant: Between the heroes and villains participating in this circuit, we have some epic scale and cosmic heavy hitters.
 * Phil Coulson: Including absolute destroyers, like Carnage and Ultron... (camera shows Carnage roaring and Ultron igniting his eyes and mouth with energy) And highly-trained agents, like Natasha Romanoff, a.k.a. Black Widow, and Clint Barton, a.k.a. Hawkeye. Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and founding members of the Avengers.

(Black Widow and Hawkeye present themselves)
 * Robbie Robertson: Word has it that agent Barton and the Guardians of the Galaxy's team mom Gamora brought family companions with them to watch their performances in the Grand Prix. Isn't that right, agent Barton?
 * Hawkeye: Yeah, I promised my wife Laura and our kids they'd see all the big show front sit. As you can see... (shows his wife Laura and children Cooper, Lyla, and Nathaniel in a front sit waving at him) and, how can I forget? (Lucky the Pizza Dog between leaps between Hawkeye and Robertson to be seen by camera) Our old buddy Lucky, who's even hitching a ride on my car. Isn't that right, bud?

(camera focuses on Lucky)
 * Black Widow: He's a bit overeager. (lays down and pets Lucky) Nevertheless, he's still a good boy. (Lucky licks her cheek)
 * Betty Brant: (Gamora approaches) And Lady Gamora. Have you and mr. Quill brought anyone dear to watch you both in this race?
 * Gamora: At first, we wouldn't. But, since it's pretty hard to find a nanny in space these days, my sister Nebula's out there working with the Ravagers to make some units, and Rocket and Groot also signed up for the competition... (moves her cloak aside, revealing her daughter Zoe Quill) ...well, we brought our little angel. Our little Zoe.
 * Betty Brant: Such a cutie! And, with...
 * Gamora: I know. A very human name for an alien. I heard it before. Still, it's the name my man came up with. Named after an actress. Maybe also, one of the astronauts of Earth.

(the scene is watched by Loki and the Enchantress; the former expresses disgust)
 * Ronan the Accuser: This is outrageous. Gamora was once the perfect assassin. One who would've made even Odin tremble. (sees Quill approach Gamora and Zoe passionately) And she is wasting that potential for such pathetic relationships!
 * Skurge the Executioner: And yet, she remains one of the most powerful warriors in the galaxy. One who has made your Supreme Intelligence tremble.
 * Ronan the Accuser: (angered) You dare insult the Kree Empire's honor?!
 * Skurge the Executioner: The same Kree Empire who banished you for indirectly creating the Guardians of the Galaxy? Perhaps.
 * Amora the Enchantress: My Executioner... let us not waste our time provoking this pitiful outcast, and focus on the contest instead. Shall we?
 * Skurge the Executioner: Of course, my lady.
 * Baron Zemo: (after hearing the bickering villains) How pathetic they are. (one of Betty's drones interviews him) If you assume I am siding with these petulant fools for the sake of any personal relationships like your beloved heroes, you are greatly mistaken. My alliance with them is necessary, but temporary.
 * Ultron: (interviewed by one of Betty's drones) I have already made it clear to the Avengers that I have no intention of developing any attachments to my temporary allies in this tournament. The desire for power, which the Collector promised, is the only justifiable cause.
 * Thor: (as others prepare to race, Thor addresses to Spider-Man) You and Kamala go find the fragments, Spider-Man. We cannot afford to let them fall in wrong hands. (Spider-Man nods for agreement, and goes on)
 * Loki: Are you afraid to lose your dignity in front of Father, brother?
 * Thor: Not how you yourself were afraid the Hulk was in this circuit.

(Loki sees Hulk (who is holding Zoe in his arm and near Hawkeye's family) giving him a cold "I'm watching you" gesture, making Loki gulp worriedly. The racers hop on their vehicles, and a gigantic astral projection of Odin appears before them)
 * Odin: May the finest of this contest be honored in the Hall of Champions. Ride well and with honor, racers. (the crowd cheers as Odin's astral projection disappears. In his physical form, Odin is in his sit with Mary Jane and Diego (who is being petted by two Asgardian maidens) standing next to him) I leave it to you, my dear. May you do the honors?
 * Mary Jane Watson: With pleasure, Allfather. (teleports in the starting line, stands in the air with holographic platforms, and materializes her racing flag) Alright, racers! Let's get this show on the road! FOR ASGARD!

(end of the cutscene; cue to the "Honor Thy Allfather" mission)

Cutscene 25: "The Hall of Champions"
(following the "Honor Thy Allfather" mission, the heroes are dining in the Hall of Champions with the Asgardians)
 * Viking Leader: (raising a mug of drink) A toast to the champions!
 * Both the Vikings and the Heroes: (giving a toast; unison) Our victory!!

(they cheer, and enjoy their dinner)
 * Odin: I must say, my son. Your comrades showed a great performance in this contest.
 * Thor: Aye. (sees Black Widow placing the collected fragments of the Silver Surfer's board in the container) Just the same as our progress with rebuilding the Silver Surfer's board.
 * Odin: (looks around) As for the Grandmaster's favorites? The Spider-Man and his friend Ms. Marvel? Are they not joining the toast?
 * Thor: They have another attraction to watch. One which Mother allowed Spider-Man's love and her friends to perform in the Hall.

(they watch as Mary Jane and her bandmates the Mary Janes perform the song "Love Story" by Taylor Swift, earning praise from the Asgardians and the superheroes)
 * Frigga: (to Foster) I must say, Jane. Your young protegee and her friends have a splendid talent.
 * Jane Foster: They do indeed, your highness. (the Mary Janes finish their number, earning the crowd's applause, as Spider-Man hangs upside down near Mary Jane to give her a rose, and they share their kiss) Just like their leader is lucky to have found love with one of our champions.
 * Frigga: Oh, that is delightful, indeed!

(as everyone is cheering, the Collector observes the event displeased)
 * The Collector: Pathetic.

(the Collector leaves, as Kamala observes him with a suspicious look. End of the cutscene)

Cutscene 26: "Something Silver Among the Mists"

 * (cutscene opens with Kamala / Ms. Marvel with She-Hulk in Attilan)
 * Kamala Khan: The Collector's definitely up to something. I just know it.
 * She-Hulk: You're not saying that just because he didn't seem to like the Mary Janes' show in the Hall, are you?
 * Kamala Khan: Mostly because of how careless he's been with the incidents involving the supervillains he invited for the Grand Prix. Along with Sauron and that Necrosword, so far. You don't think I'm crazy about it, do you?
 * She-Hulk: No, but I do think you need a good evidence to prove if what you believe is true or false. You more than anyone else know you can't just shout out things like "Oh, the Collector did this!" without any proof or confirmation if the person you suspect is the culprit or not.
 * Kamala Khan: I know. I've been taught that.
 * She-Hulk: But don't worry, honey. If there's really anything suspicious about the Collector, we'll keep him in check until the Grand Prix is over.
 * Kamala Khan: Good advice.

(the two are met with Black Widow, who is checking on her wrist GPS)
 * She-Hulk: Still looking for more of the Surfer's board fragments, Widow?
 * Black Widow: Like we were supposed to be doing. And according to my sources, there are some more scattered around Attilan.
 * Ms. Marvel: (putting on her mask) Better go looking for them before someone else does.

(Ms. Marvel moves on, while Black Widow and She-Hulk stand still for a moment)
 * Black Widow: (to She-Hulk) I know. She suspects the Collector is on to something, doesn't she?
 * She-Hulk: She does. And I reckon some others do, too. So, we probably should keep him in check, just in case...

(End of the cutscene; cue to the "Silver Lining Mists" mission)

Cutscene 27: "The Collector's Scheme"
(following the "Silver Lining Mists" mission, Ms. Marvel, Black Widow and She-Hulk have gathered more Silver Fragments)
 * Ms. Marvel: That's all of them, right?
 * Black Widow: (checks her radars, which confirm there are no more fragments left in Attilan) Every last one, here. (then, her radars detect a portal opening nearby) Someone's coming.

(they follow the portal's beacon, and discreetly spy on the approaching subject, who is revealed to be the Collector)
 * She-Hulk: The Collector.

(they see him being met with a mysterious figure, with a female, but sinister voice)
 * ???: This better not be a waste of my time.
 * The Collector: No waste of time, at all. I assure you. Cooperate with me in this, and you will be handsomely awarded. At my brother's coliseum, in Sakaar.
 * ???: For your own sake... no tricks, Tivan.

(the mysterious figure displays purple wings and flies through the portal, with Ms. Marvel, Black Widow and She-Hulk still watching)
 * She-Hulk: You recorded that, didn't you?
 * Ms. Marvel: (having recorded the scene with her phone) Everything. And those purple wings... I gotta warn Captain Marvel. If that mystery person is who I'm thinking about, then we might be in serious trouble.

(she rushes away, with Black Widow and She-Hulk still staying behind)
 * She-Hulk: Being Carol's devoted fan, Kamala also knows her heroine's enemies almost more than any of us do.
 * Black Widow: Indeed. (checks Kamala's recorded video of the Collector and his mysterious agent) And suddenly, this suspect feels familiar for me, too. Kamala is right. The Collector most certainly cannot be left unchecked.

(End of the cutscene)

Cutscene 28: "Sibling Rivalry"
(cutscene opens with Peter / Spider-Man, Mary Jane, Diego and Hulk in Olympus)
 * Peter Parker: (speaking with Kamala in his phone) Don't worry, Kam. We'll be ready. (end call)
 * Mary Jane Watson: What's the problem?
 * Peter Parker: Kamala said she just saw the Collector speaking with someone in Attilan. And that he's up to something.
 * Hulk: Are you sure it's not just because he let supervillains join the Grand Prix?
 * Peter Parker: She said it was more than that. And probably something to do with the fragments of the Surfer's board. Or even the Infinity Stones for that matter...
 * Mary Jane Watson: (as she cuddles Diego) Either seeking to become the most powerful being in the universe... more than his brother is. Or just getting more trophies for his collection...
 * Hulk: Wouldn't be surprised. They don't call him the Collector for nothing. Considering how far he'd go to get what he wants, he'd even become just another Loki, or maybe even another... just saying.

(suddenly, they hear a rumbling, which is coming from a nearby coliseum)
 * Peter Parker: Ugh, tell me this is just a team of Spartans battling Athena's gladiators, and not two sons of Zeus fighting each other to determine who is father's favorite...

(scene cuts to inside the coliseum, where Hercules and Ares are fighting)
 * Ares: Tired yet, brother?
 * Hercules: You wish, brother!

(they continue fighting, until Mary Jane teleports on the way, surprising them)
 * Hercules and Ares: Huh?!
 * Mary Jane Watson: (conjures a pair of hard-light construct gauntlets to intercept them) Alright! Alright, you two! Back it up! (pushes Hercules and Ares aside, breaking up the fight) I don't know what you two are fighting for like this, but can you two do it without damaging one of the Grand Prix's racing tracks?! The Grandmaster might get you both disqualified for this!
 * Hercules: Apologies for that. It was just, you know... old habits.
 * Ares: "Just old habits"?! This brainless layabout has been mocking my honor by claiming I am no good with the Grandmaster's championship like I am in battles! But I will show him!
 * Mary Jane Watson: (stops Ares from trying to attack Hercules) Then, prove it. (to both Hercules and Ares) Both of you. Not with your fists, or your weapons... but with your vehicles.
 * Peter Parker: (watching and listening everything) Whoa, ho ho. You tell 'em, Tiger.
 * Mary Jane Watson: Three laps, on the track mapped in Mount Olympus. The winner will be declared as Zeus's great champion until the end of the Grand Prix.
 * Zeus: (offscreen voice) You heard the flag girl, my sons. (appearing before Hercules and Ares) Compete well, and you might become favorites of the Grandmaster, like the Spider-Man and Ms. Marvel. Do you both accept the challenge?

(Hercules and Ares briefly stare at each other with clenched teeth, and shake hands)
 * Hercules and Ares: (unison) Challenge accepted.
 * Zeus: Well answered. (as Hercules and Ares move on, Zeus addresses to Mary Jane) And, my sincere apologies for Hercules and Ares, my dear. They are both great warriors, but they do tend to be very competitive with each other. Including in the wrong place at the wrong time...
 * Mary Jane Watson: I know, it's just another sibling rivalry. Nothing to worry, Lord Zeus. All is forgiven.

(they exit the coliseum to prepare for the race, as Mary Jane approaches Peter)
 * Peter Parker: My Princess... that was prime!
 * Mary Jane Watson: Oh, it was nothing, Tiger. Just the urge to knock some sense on the big jocks. As for you, how about you go find some more fragments before someone untrustworthy does while I take care of this race? Hmm?
 * Peter Parker: Anything you say, my angel.
 * Mary Jane Watson: (giggles softly) Well answered. (they kiss, and Peter / Spider-Man swings away with Diego following him) And now... (looks around) where's Hulk? (then, she hears a motorcycle engine roaring, and sees Hulk in his motorized tricycle, the Gamma Buster) You want in, too?
 * Hulk: Just for the pleasure of getting either old Herc and his hot-headed brother to eat my dust. Let's do it.

(with a smug smile on her face, Mary Jane summons her racing flag. End of the cutscene, cue to the "Wheels of War" mission)

Cutscene 29: "After the Collector"
(following the "Wheels of War" mission, Hulk and Mary Jane are met with Peter / Spider-Man and Diego)
 * Peter Parker: So, how was it?
 * Mary Jane Watson: Pretty good. Herc and Ares are still clenching their teeth against each other, but did have a fair race. Especially with Hulk keeping them in check. (Hulk nods for agreement) Did you get more fragments?
 * Peter Parker: Diego and I worked really hard. Had to even wrestle with the Nemean Lion to do so. But... (he and Diego show Mary Jane the collected fragments) not even the Sisters of Fate could stop us. (they give the fragments to Mary Jane) It's... just a metaphor, by the way. As in...
 * Mary Jane Watson: (chuckles softly) I get it, Tiger. (kisses him) No need to apologize. (cuddles Diego) No need at all.

(the four then see Stark / Iron Man flying on Mount Olympus, and landing next to them)
 * Peter Parker: How are things going, Mr. Stark.
 * Tony Stark: All according to the plan. The show still going on. Also, Ms. Marvel did tell you about the Collector, didn't she?
 * Peter Parker: Yeah. She also said the Collector is planning something at the Grandmaster's Coliseum in Sakaar.
 * Tony Stark: Yeah... and Widow and She-Hulk said something about a mysterious spy with purple wings.
 * Peter Parker: Purple wings? (pauses and realizes in shock) We better go after him. If that spy is who I'm thinking about...
 * Tony Stark: Yeah, we know. Kamala also said that.

(Stark puts on his helmet and Peter puts on his mask. Before he can follow Stark, Spider-Man stops for a moment to hear Mary Jane)
 * Mary Jane Watson: Go on, we'll be okay.

(Spider-Man follows Iron Man)
 * Hulk: Who are he and Ms. Marvel worried about?
 * Mary Jane Watson: Another old foe. And a dangerous one.

(end of the cutscene)

Cutscene 30: "Challenge in the Coliseum"
(cutscene opens with Spider-Man, Captain America, Iron Man and Thor arriving at the Grandmaster's Coliseum, where the Collector is sitting in a throne)
 * The Collector: (exiting the throne to see who is on the field) Back so soon, brother? Do you not have a Grand Prix to...? (he looks bellow, and sees the four heroes) Ah. The Avengers. I suppose my brother sent you. Predictable.
 * Iron Man: If he knew you were up to something. Seeing you here, we might get a picture of what that scheme is.
 * Thor: Usurping the Grandmaster for the throne of Sakaar. Is your collection in Knowhere not enough?
 * The Collector: Oh, nothing too much. Just, like Hercules said earlier: old habits. (gates around the arena open) You see, my brother started this racing tournament out of boredom of watching gladiators fight each other. And that decision put my reputation as the Galaxy's greatest collector in jeopardy. So, I decided to revive the old ways. To see if I could get more prized specimens for my museum. And since the four of you are here... perhaps a little challenge for you before you have this audience with me. A challenge involving... your scourges...

(from the gates, come the heroes' nemeses. Starting with the Green Goblin, who arrives laughing diabolically)
 * Spider-Man: Flying under the Collector's shadow, Goblin? Some overlord you are.
 * Green Goblin: Nothing too personal, Spider. Only a bargain in exchange for the finest riches.

(from the second gate, comes Red Skull)
 * Captain America: What does the Collector have on you, Skull?
 * Red Skull: Just the same as the Green Goblin, Captain. The promise of great power. And your scourge.

(from the third gate, comes the Mandarin riding in his sentient horse statue)
 * Iron Man: Still can't get enough, Mandarin? How many more of your toys do I have to trash until you give up?
 * The Mandarin: When my bargain with the Collector is fulfilled, Stark... my masterpieces will be the least of your worries.

(from the fourth gate, comes Loki)
 * Thor: How many times must we do this, Loki?
 * Loki: Most definitely as many times as it takes, brother. Preferably, until your faithful hammer fails you.

(the four heroes stand against the villains, with the Collector watching)
 * The Collector: Four of Earth's greatest heroes against their greatest foes. May the fallen become the finest additions to my collection.

(End of the cutscene, cue to the "The Collector's Challenge" mission)

Cutscene 31: "Deathbird From Above"
(following the "The Collector's Challenge" mission, Spider-Man, Captain America, Iron Man and Thor stand before their defeated nemeses, who are tied in webs)
 * Spider-Man: That's how it's done.
 * Thor: Aye. Heimdall, portal!

(the Bifrost Bridge is opened, teleporting the villains away. Then, they hear a low applause from the Collector)
 * The Collector: Well played, Avengers. Well played, indeed.
 * Captain America: You've had your fun, Collector. But now, it's time for you to surrender.
 * The Collector: Oh, but we still have so much to entertain us. Including my associate... (from behind the Collector, comes the hooded mysterious agent, who leaps towards the heroes and removes her robes, revealing herself as a female humanoid in a purple armor suit)
 * Spider-Man: Deathbird.
 * Iron Man: (to Spider-Man) You're familiar with her?
 * Spider-Man: She's a rogue member of the Shi'ar Royal Family, and one of Captain Marvel's closest adversaries. She was also the first villain Kamala and Carol worked together to defeat.
 * Thor: (addressing to Deathbird) And as for you, what madness drove you to become a pawn of the Collector?
 * Deathbird: My alliance with him is a necessary, but short one. One to provide me the means to overthrow my weak and foolish sister Lilandra, and take back my rightful place in the throne of Shi'ar. And I plan to start, by destroying all who stand in my way! (she hovers in the air, and draws her blades. Just as she boosts towards the heroes, she is intercepted by Captain Marvel, and knocked out of the air by Ms. Marvel with a punch)
 * Ms. Marvel: (to the four) Mind if we take on this one?

(the four withdraw, as Kamala and Danvers give a positive nod to each other, and confront Deathbird)
 * Captain Marvel: Back from your bird gate, Deathbird? Should've kept your wrecked armor locked up in there.
 * Deathbird: Last time we've met, you and your child foiled my plans to destroy the Inhumans in the name of the Shi'ar Empire. But this time, I will show you no mercy!
 * Captain Marvel: (to Kamala) Shall we?
 * Ms. Marvel: Just like our first time together.
 * Captain Marvel: That's the spirit.

(they prepare to fight. End of the cutscene, cue to the "World War Birds" mission)

Cutscene 32: "A Scheme Foiled"
(following the "World War Birds" mission, Captain Marvel and Ms. Marvel stand before a defeated Deathbird)
 * The Collector: You two fought bravely. But this challenge was for your friends to perform. And since you fulfilled their challenge for them... (prepares to zap Spider-Man, Captain America, Iron Man and Thor with a ring powered by the Mind Stone) they failed.
 * Grandmaster: (offscreen; angered) BROTHER! (appears before the Collector, startling him) What is the meaning of this?!
 * The Collector: (nervously) These... these fools! They were seeking to destroy your kingdom! They...!
 * Grandmaster: LIES!! (uses Telekinesis to aggressively lift the Collector in the air, causing the Mind Stone to fall off of his ring, which Spider-Man catches with his webs) I was informed by witnesses among my champions and the Sakaarians that you have been conspiring to usurp me for the throne! And to have my finest champions removed from the Grand Prix so that your villains will win! That is a foul move, brother!
 * The Collector: (stammering) P-please, brother! Give me another chance! For the sake of the competition!

(in a suspenseful moment, the Grandmaster puts the Collector down)
 * Grandmaster: Very well, then. Your villains are not banned from the Intergalactic Grand Prix. But, likewise... (places green astral chains on the Collector) You are not allowed back in Sakaar until the tournament is over. (the Collector fearfully walks away. As the Grandmaster addresses to the heroes) Apologies for my brother, Avengers. I hope he did not cause much damage to you.
 * Spider-Man: Not much at all. He just tried to take over the throne of Sakaar, and got us to fight our worst nemeses for his own amusement. Four of the villains he selected for the Grand Prix... (points at Deathbird) and her.
 * Captain Marvel: Hopefully enough, we can remedy that. (using her ear communicator to make a call) Danvers to S.W.O.R.D. HQ. We have a fugitive in need of containment.
 * S.W.O.R.D. Operative: (radio voice) Copy that, major Danvers. (a S.W.O.R.D. gunships arrives with five soldiers surrounding Deathbird) Target identified as Cal'syee Neramani, a.k.a. Deathbird. Proceeding with caution.

(the soldiers place Deathbird under their custody, using high-tech handcuffs to depowers her, and take her to their ship as the heroes watch)
 * Spider-Man: Well, that's one problem solved. (notices the Mind Stone) Along with two stones down, four to go.
 * Grandmaster: (to the heroes) As for your team's progress, all goes well according to the schedules so far. Just like Group D's latest course on Mount Olympus, which concludes our second stage in the Intergalactic Grand Prix.
 * Ms. Marvel: So, that means we're moving from the Hall of Kings to another base for the third stage?
 * Grandmaster: Indeed. And that said base shall be... the Harbinger's Hex. (most heroes are curious, while Spider-Man acts more aware) I'll await until you're ready. (he leaves)
 * Spider-Man: The Harbinger's Hex? This next stage's gonna be chaotic.
 * Ms. Marvel: You know about where we're going?
 * Spider-Man: It was recently created, but I know a lot about where we're going. It's like Magneto's lair, the Asteroid M. Maybe also like Krakoa. Except it's primarily hosted by... (a heart-based red aura appears before the heroes) Wanda.
 * Ms. Marvel: Wanda? (realizes) As in, Wanda Maximoff the...?

(from the aura, comes Scarlet Witch)
 * Spider-Man: The one and only.
 * Thor: The Scarlet Witch.
 * Captain America: Surprised to see you're helping the Grandmaster with the Grand Prix as well, Wanda.
 * Scarlet Witch: It felt worth it, somewhat. His offer to benefit the Hex in exchange for adding it as a base for the heroes in the tournament's third stage was quite convincing.
 * Iron Man: Sounds interesting, Wanda. Shall we take a look?

(Wanda gives a positive nod. Meanwhile, the Collector is in his museum, with the Grandmaster's guards watching him)
 * The Collector: (watching footage of superheroes winning the racing events; angered) Enjoy your victories while you still can, heroes. But mark my words, my plans are not over. You have not seen the last of Taneleer Tivan the Collector!

(End of the cutscene and Chapter 2)

"Next: Chapter 3: 'Hexpoint'"