till the end of the line

51 Contest Of Champions

"THE INCREDIBLE HULK!"

Wearing an armored shoulder guard and a Spartan helmet. He carried a war hammer in one hand and a battleax in the other. Hulk pounded his chest and let out a roar, as the crowd grew louder.

Jumping up, Loki and I shared a look before we turned to see Thor dropping his hands to his sides as his mouth hung open.

Thor then fell into laughter as he shot his fist in the air, "Yesssssss!"

The crowd died down in confusion as Loki turned his head to me and met my eyes as he shook his head, "I have to get off this planet."

Loki tried to leave but the Grandmaster soon stopped him, "Hey, hey, hey! Where are you going?"

He grabbed Loki by his shoulders and put him right back down on the couch beside me as Loki tried to hide his face in his hand, uncomfortably clearing his throat.

I looked back out to the arena to see Thor waving up to us, "Hey! We know each other. He's a friend from work!" Thor then turned to Hulk and started talking to him before turning back to us and yelling, "Loki! Kat! Look who it is!"

Loki sunk back into the seat as I sat back down next to him chuckling, "You didn't get along, I take it..?"

"He threw me around like a doll."

My hand flew up to my mouth as I stifled a laugh while he rolled his eyes.

I looked out to the crowd to see them cheering and chanting, "'HULK! HULK! HULK!"

Peering towards Thor, I noticed his motion as he stepped forward as if to say something before Hulk threw down his fists and shook his head.

Charging at Thor, Hulk ran fast as Thor stood confused before he dodged Hulk's first few attacks.

Breaking Thor's shield he threw Thor and setting him into the wall before Thor got up and grabbed his sword, plunging it into the ground before grabbing the second one.

Hulk not listening to Thor, kicked him into the wall again as the Grandmaster watched from above, excited. Thor jumped down just in time to avoid Hulk's war hammer, which hit the wall instead and plunged through.

With Hulk charging again, Thor ripped the war hammer out of the wall and hit Hulk with it, sending Hulk into the air. Crashing alongside the arena. He ended up sprawled out in a pile of rubble, slightly dazed and confused.

Thor looked up at us before taking off his helmet and holding his arm out towards him. I knew what he was doing, he was trying to change him back like Natasha used to.

I smiled as I watched and muttered the words myself, "The sun's getting real low."

I watched as Hulk took off his helmet before I noticed Loki watching me out of the corner of my eye, as I whispered the words, "The sun's going down. I won't hurt you. No one will."

Calming down, Hulk then moved towards Thor slowly as everyone who didn't understand watched, confused. Then before Thor could move, Hulk grabbed his leg and whipped him against the arena floor, over and over again.

Despite his brother's pain, Loki jumped up, now happy and laughing, "Yes! That's how it feels!"

The Grandmaster looked over at him confused as I smiled and nodded, "He's just a huge fan of the sport."

Being smashed over and over again, Loki watched happily as Thor was then thrown into the ground. Hulk threw his fists into the air, amused before he rushed back towards Thor with an ax.

Weapons clashing, the battleax was hit against the war hammer as they continued to battle it out. I sat back watching as Loki stood, amused while Lina sat right up against the glass, watching as she laughed every so often and cheered for Thor as well.

Taking a blow, Hulk was now disarmed as Thor then knocked Hulk to the ground.

Growling, Hulk stood up and smashed Thor with a straight jab that sent Thor across the arena. Hulk immediately leaped after him and landed on Thor.

Hulk, now on top of Thor as Hulk sent him multiple punches after the other. Thor just trying to avoid the impact as he dodged each one.

Moments later, Thor laid still before his eyes glowed white with electricity. Thor suddenly knocked Hulk back with a burst of lightning.

Summoning the electricity, Thor sprung to his feet and then threw another punch at Hulk before he knocked Hulk back.

From his actions, the crowd started a new chant, "THUNDER! THUNDER! THUNDER!"

Even Lina joined in the cheer as we all looked down, shocked at the new ability. Loki was amazed and I was impressed as they both started fighting again.

Taking horrible punches, Hulk was falling back until suddenly, Thor fell to his back. I looked over to see the Grandmaster holding the remote device that shocked Thor, seeing as the disk was still in his neck.

Hulk taking the advantage, jumped up and begins to come down like a meteor. I stood up beside Loki, as I gasped before seeing Thor's eyes go lightning white again just before taking the impact from Hulk.

Knocking Thor unconscious, Hulk then left the arena as the crowd went crazy before Thor was carried off the court.

I watched, stunned before I felt two hands wrap around my waist, pulling me back as Lina looked up and followed.

"Come on, love. Let's go."

I looked around confused, disoriented from the events I was pulled from away.

Soon finding myself in the room again, I looked up and met Loki's eyes, "W- what happened?"

"Thor and Hulk fought. Hulk won. Now we get off this planet. Does that sound okay?"

"Yes, I am perfectly fine with that."

"Right, do we have everything?"

Looking around, I adjusted my jacket before I nodded but before any more could be said, we turned to look out the window.

"It's bad news, bad news today. Sakaar, hear ye. Attention, please. I have some bad news. My beloved, exalted champion has turned up missing. Take to the streets. Celebrate my champion."

"Hulk's missing?"

Loki met my eye before Lina came running into the room, "Mom! Hulk is out on the streets. You have to help him, Isn't he the smart guy who helped the team?"

"Yeah, Bruce. Why?"

"Aunt Tasha would want you to help."

I sighed and thought for a moment before shaking my head, "Fine. Fine yes, okay. Let's go."

I turned around and grabbed Lina's arm as I walked towards the door, "Wait! W- wait."

I faced Loki again and raised my brow, "What?"

Without being able to answer, the Grandmaster's voice rang again, "It seems that that criminally seductive Lord of Thunder has stolen him away."

I rolled my eyes and groaned, "Damn it, Thor."

"Language."

Shooting her a look, I raised my brow at Lina, "I don't like you spending that much time with Steve."

"Hey, that's a dollar."

"Yeah, well, you're grounded remember, so it doesn't count when you're grounded."

"Mom! You can't do that!"

I crossed my arms and shook my head, "Yes, I can. I'm the adult."

Before she could throw back a comment, there was a knock at the door, "The Grandmaster seeks an appearance with S142, Loki, and Kitty."

I groaned and rolled my eyes as Loki chuckled from behind me, "Well, Kitty, it seems that the man of the hour needs us."

"Don't call me that."

"You know you like it."

I gave him a look as I shook my head before we made our way to the Grandmaster.

Only Lina and I got pulled aside.