𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝗳- ʙʀᴜᴄᴇ ʙᴀɴɴᴇʀ

Special Ep.8- Science Bros

**EXT. ARENA OF ASGARD - DAY**

The crowd roars from the stone-carved stands of Asgard's grand arena. Warriors, gods, and all manner of spectators gather to witness the main event:
*Bruce Banner and Tony Stark* standing at the center, bare-chested and weaponless, facing an array of fierce alien gladiators across the sand.

**TONY:**
"Well, isn't this just charming? You'd think after saving the universe, we'd get better seats."

**BRUCE:**
"Why do I get the feeling this isn't part of a retirement package?"

**LOKI (from a throne high above):**
"Oh, I wouldn't exactly call this a vacation, Stark. Let's just say I'm balancing the scales a bit. You two humiliated me, so now you'll provide some *entertainment.*"

Loki grins malevolently, his voice booming over the arena.

**TONY (shouting up):**
"Aw, come on, Reindeer Games! You're still holding a grudge? You *tried* to enslave the planet. I call that a favor to humanity."

Loki rolls his eyes dramatically, waving to the crowd for silence.

**LOKI:**
"Always so glib, Stark. I've had enough of your mouth. Now, let's see if you can survive without your precious suits."
*(mocking)*
"Oh, but wait... you have *Bruce.* That should make things interesting, don't you think?"

Bruce takes a deep breath, clearly trying to keep himself calm. His fists clench, and for a brief moment, his eyes flicker green. Tony notices, his voice dropping low.

**TONY:**
"Look, big guy, I know the whole 'Hulk smash' thing works pretty well, but let's try to keep it to a light smashing, okay? No need to redecorate Asgard."

**BRUCE:**
"Tell that to the Hulk."

**TONY:**
"Yeah, well, unless you want me to break out my stellar *dad jokes* to bore them to death, we're gonna need you to... uh... smash."

**LOKI:**
"Oh, how delightful! Let the games begin!"

A horn blares, and the gates on the opposite side of the arena open, revealing a group of armed gladiators-massive alien beasts in heavy armor, each wielding a weapon more brutal than the last. The crowd's cheers rise to a fever pitch.

**TONY (sarcastically):**
"I'm guessing they didn't come for the after-party?"

Bruce's eyes flash green again as one of the gladiators charges toward them, wielding a massive axe.

**BRUCE:**
"Tony, I'm going to lose control if this keeps up."

**TONY:**
"You're doing great, buddy. Just think calm thoughts. Like meditation. Yoga. Or... not getting chopped in half by an alien barbarian."

Tony dodges a blow, his agility keeping him one step ahead, though his witty commentary doesn't slow down.

**TONY:**
"By the way, Loki! Next time, throw us a fair fight. You know, like a pie-eating contest or karaoke. We'd *own* that."

Loki lounges on his throne, watching with amusement.

**LOKI:**
"Where would be the fun in that, Stark? Watching you run around like a headless chicken is much more... therapeutic."

Bruce finally snaps. His body expands, muscles bulging, clothes tearing as he transforms into the Hulk with an earth-shaking roar. His massive form towers over the gladiators. Tony gives a quick thumbs-up.

**TONY:**
"That's the spirit! Now let's show 'em why they call you 'The Other Guy.'"

**HULK (growling):**
"HULK SMASH!"

Tony leaps out of the way just as the Hulk charges forward, smashing into the nearest gladiator and sending him flying into the arena wall. The crowd gasps, then cheers. Hulk tears through the remaining fighters with ease, each blow shaking the ground beneath them.

Tony darts around, avoiding debris and catching Loki's eye.

**TONY:**
"Still think you're gonna get your revenge, Point Break? 'Cause this looks a lot like déjà vu."

Loki, irritated, rises from his throne.

**LOKI:**
"You always manage to ruin my plans! No matter-there's more where that came from."

The gates open once again, but instead of more gladiators, a massive, terrifying creature-like a giant serpent-dragon-emerges, snapping its jaws and towering over even the Hulk.

**TONY (gazing up):**
"Alright, *that* was not on the brochure. Got any bright ideas, big guy?"

**HULK (growling):**
"HULK SMASH MORE!"

The battle intensifies, but even as the chaos rages around them, Tony manages to keep cracking jokes, dodging attacks and keeping pace.

**TONY (to the Hulk):**
"You know, we should really take a vacation after this. Somewhere without gods, aliens, or giant monster snakes."

**HULK:**
"HULK HATE VACATION."

**TONY:**
"Of course you do. And yet, you're having the *time of your life* right now."

The serpent-dragon lunges at the Hulk, who catches it by the jaws and roars back at it, locking them in a deadly struggle.

**LOKI (mocking from his throne):**
"Enjoy your last moments, Avengers!"

**TONY (shouting back):**
"Loki, buddy, we've been through worse. I've been *stabbed* by you, remember? And guess what? Still here!"

Tony grabs a discarded sword from a fallen gladiator and attempts to help by slashing at the serpent's tail, which flicks him across the arena.

**TONY (flying through the air):**
"Yeah, okay, maybe that was a bad idea..."

But as Tony dusts himself off, the Hulk finally overpowers the serpent-dragon, slamming it into the ground with a thunderous crash. The beast is defeated, and the crowd erupts in shock and awe.

**TONY (catching his breath):**
"Whew. Well, Bruce... you did it. You always deliver."

The Hulk looks up at Loki, glaring with fury.

**HULK:**
"HULK SMASH LOKI."

**TONY (grinning):**
"Yeah, let's not do the 'puny god' thing again. But, you know, I wouldn't be mad."

Loki, realizing he's in trouble, suddenly looks a lot less confident as the Hulk and Tony start approaching.

**LOKI (nervously):**
"Alright, alright. I may have misjudged the situation. Let's call it even, shall we?"

**TONY (smirking):**
"I'd say you're about to get smashed, but we've been there before. How about you just admit we win, hand us a drink, and no one gets flattened?"

Loki gulps, realizing he's backed into a corner as the Hulk towers over him, ready for round two.

**HULK:**
"HULK NO LIKE LOKI'S GAMES."

**TONY:**
"And neither do I. But hey, let's get drinks after, right? Gladiator's honor."

As the tension builds, the crowd watches in suspense, but the inevitable outcome is clear: Bruce, Tony, and the Hulk never lose, especially not to Loki.