Young God | L. Laufeyson

52. Bruce Banner

"I've always wanted to be on an Avengers jet, how cool is this??" Aurora almost squeals as Thor and her walk into the quinjet. It's most likely damaged and out of energy but not completely hopeless. It at least endured the trip to space. "Preferably with the Avengers but hey, I won't complain. You're here."

"Can you start it?" He asks while they go to the cockpit. Dust coats the panel, it's been years since anyone has touched this. Aurora analyzes the jet as she tries to ignore Brunnhilde's worried look that she shot her before she left. Leaving Loki behind is already difficult but now Valkyrie isn't any easier.

"We can try. Terran technology is lame but I think I can manage it." She presses the buttons to start the system. "Never mind, the jet's still working but it's mostly the battery that's the problem. We need energy to fly off."

Aurora finds a handprint scanner and motions for Thor to place his hand there since it is only meant for the Avengers. The computer system is now awake. "Welcome. Voice activation required."

With a hopeful smile, he says his name. "Thor."

"Access denied." This makes both frown in confusion, why should this be wrong? Aurora glances at him.

"Did they replace you or something??" She wants to know and he shakes his head. This must be one of Tony's annoying jokes.

"Thor, son of Odin." He tries again but the computer system repeats the failure. Also God of Thunder doesn't work, neither does Strongest Avenger. Slowly, he's running out of options and Aurora almost considers to hack the system, especially since it's Tony Stark's and that would be a fun challenge. "Damn you, Stark. Point Break."

"Welcome, Point Break." The system now is fully functional and Thor laughs relieved while Aurora claps her hands.

"Yes! Now we only need to tank– " She gets interrupted by the sudden intruder and the latter part of the jet gets ripped apart. With widened eyes, Thor and Aurora turn around and see how Hulk has damaged the jet. Shit.

"Friends stay!" He shouts and walks in, causing more damage that not even Aurora will be able to fix. Their only chance to leave this god damn planet is crushed, literally. "Stay!"

"No, no, no! Stop!" Thor yells and Aurora runs quickly to the panel, not giving up. If the Hulk smashes everything now, they're lost and the Grandmaster will find them. And that would mean hello melt stick. "Hulk, stop breaking everything!"

"Don't go!" The Hulk whines and gets closer to the panel.

"Thor, stop him, I'm trying to activate it!" She commands and Thor blocks him from getting any closer to ruin their chance to escape which turns out to be difficult. Aurora is forced to react quickly and then she finds a recording with the name 'Bruce Banner' on the comm. Maybe that'll calm him down. Without hesitation, she lets it play and a hologram of Tony Stark and Evelyn Farrell appears.

"Hey, Bruce. I hope this reaches you, we still don't know where you are." Eve's voice stops the Hulk from hulking out and he freezes at the familiar voice, now becoming completely quiet. Staring at Tony and Eve on the screen, he listens to his teammates. "Since we don't know your location, Tony and I decided to post a little video message on the comm, so you'll be able to see it wherever you are."

"Oh, my God..." Aurora mumbles, her eyes attached to the screen.

"Tony and I?" Stark repeats with a scoff and receives an eye roll from her. "Just Tony. But whatever. Come home, buddy, we miss you. Green or not, you need to come back, Bruce."

The video glitches since the whole jet is damaged but it is enough to weaken the Hulk. Grunting, he punches himself and stumbles through the quinjet, screaming and fighting against himself in a way that hurts Aurora to watch. It must be difficult to have two personalities. The jet is trembling due to Hulk's weight and he lands on the ground. "No! No, Banner!"