Stop treating me like a child, Sure. You're not mom.
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Look, sorry Sue. I'm going back out into the real world.
If you guys are jealous that's fine. I never would of have expected to be coming from you, though.
Terrain seems a bit… unstable. No read-out yet if the air is breathable. There seems to be no sign of intelligent life anywhere.
Buzz Lightyear mission log. My mistake has marooned us on this strange planet. I need to make it right.
Good to have you back, I.V.A.N.
Be a cactus. No big moves. No big moves. Be a cactus
It's the sub-lie of the first original lie.
Yeah. You know that power you felt? That's from the land
Now who's gonna give me that goddamn charger?
"Ricky Martin"? You named your kid "Ricky Martin"?
I'm a dead man.
You know what I hate about myself? I know what people taste like. I know babies taste the best.
Curtis, everyone has their preordained position, and everyone is in their place except you.
That's what people in the best place say to the people in the worst place.
You ever been to the tail section? Do you have any idea what went on back there? When we boarded? It was chaos. Yeah, we didn't freeze to death, but we didn't have time to be thankful. Wilford's soldiers came and they took everything. A thousand people in an iron box. No food, no water... After a month, we ate the weak... You know what I hate about myself? I know what people taste like. I know that babies taste best... There was a woman. She was hiding with her baby. And some men with knives came. They killed her and they took her baby. And then an old man-no relation, just an old man-stepped forward and he said, "Give me the knife." And everyone thought he'd kill the baby himself. But he took the knife and he cut off his arm. And he said, "Eat this, if you're so hungry. Eat this, just leave the baby." I had never seen anything like that. And the men put down their knives... You've probably guessed who that old man was. That baby was Edgar. And I was the man with the knife. I killed Edgar's mother... And then one by one, other people in the tail section started cutting off arms and legs and offering them. It was like a miracle. And I wanted to. I tried, it's... A month later, Wilford's soldiers brought those protein blocks. We've been eatin' that shit ever since. 18 years I've hated Wilford. 18 years I've waited for this moment. And now I'm here... Open the gate. Please.
Look, whoever he [Bucky] used to be and the guy he is now, I don't think he's the kind you save. I think he's the kind you stop.
I don't know if I can do that.
Bucky?!
Who the hell is "Bucky"?
You're going after him.
You don't have to come…
I know. When do we start?
And I thought girl scouts were pushy!
[Holding a door closed while one of the Generals tries to push through on the other side.]
Two minutes for high sticking!
Warn me next time! I got allergies!
[After inhaling smoke pellets.]
Maybe I should take a page out of Barton's book. Build Pepper a farm, hope nobody blows it up.
The simple life.
You'll get there one day.
I don't know. Family, stability... the guy who wanted all that went in the ice 75 years ago.
All deference to the Man Who Wouldn't be King, but it's rigged.
You bet your ass!
Steve, he said a bad language word.
Did you tell everyone about that?!
No way we all get through this. If even one tin soldier is left standing, we've lost. There's going to be blood on the floor.
I got no plans tomorrow night.
Are you saying, Santa Claus has been kidnapped?
I'm not gonna like you. I can tell right away, out of everyone here, I like you the least.
You don't have a Wonder Woman action figure, do you?
Oh, no...
Where are they?
Answer the question.
The universe required correction. After that, the stones served no purpose beyond temptation.
You murdered TRILLIONS! [shoves Thanos to the ground]
You should be grateful. [gets punched by Bruce]
Where are the stones?
Gone. Reduced to atoms.
You used them two days ago!
I used the stones to destroy the stones. It nearly killed me, but the work is done. It always will be. I am... inevitable.
We have to tear this place apart. He has to be lying!
My father is many things. A liar is not one of them.
Ahhh. Thank you, daughter. Perhaps I treated you too harshly– [Gets decapitated by Thor]
What? What did you do?
I went for the head.
Okay, so the "how" works. Now we gotta figure out the "when" and the "where." Almost all of us has had an encounter with at least one of the six Infinity Stones.
Well, I'd substitute the word "encounter" for "damn well near been killed by" one of the six Infinity Stones.
I haven't, I don't even know what the hell you're all talking about.
Regardless, we only have enough Pym Particles for one round trip each, and these Stones have been in a lot of different places throughout history.
Our history. So, not a lot of convenient spots to just drop in.
Which means we have to pick our targets.
Correct.
Let's start with the Aether. Thor, what do you know?
Is he asleep?
No. I'm pretty sure he's dead.
Where to start? Umm…the Aether, first, is not a stone, someone called it a stone before. It's more of a…an angry sludge thing, so…someone's gonna need to amend that. Here's an interesting story though, many years ago…my grandfather had to hide the stones from the Dark Elves, wooooh, scary beings. So Jane… [an image of Jane Foster pops up on the screen] Oh, there she is. That's Jane. She's– an old flame of mine. She– she stuck her hand inside a rock this one time– and then the Aether stuck itself inside her. And she became very, very sick. So I had to take her to Asgard, which is where I'm from. And we had to try and fix her. We were dating at the time, you see. I got to introduce her to my mother…who's dead… [seeming on the verge of tears] …and, oh, you know, Jane and I aren't even dating anymore, these things happen though you know, nothing last forever… [Tony starts to push Thor back to his chair] I'm not done yet, the only thing permanent in life is impermanence.
Awesome. Eggs? Breakfast?
No. I'd like a Bloody Mary.
Quill said he stole the Power Stone from Morag.
Is that a person?
Morag's a planet, Quill was a person.
A planet? Like in outer space?
Oh, look: it's like a little puppy, all happy and everything. [starts petting Scott] Do you want to go to space? You want to go to space, puppy? I'll take you to space!
Thanos found the Soul Stone on Vormir.
What is Vormir?
A dominion of death, at the very center of Celestial existence. It's where... Thanos murdered my sister.
Not it.
That Time Stone guy…
Doctor Strange.
Yeah, what kind of doctor was he?
Neuro stuff meets rabbit from a hat. Nice place in the Village, though.
Yeah. Sullivan Street. [Corrects himself] Hmm– Bleecker.
Wait, he lived in New York?
No, he lived in Toronto.
Guys, if you pick the right year, there are three Stones in New York.
Shut the front door!
Okay, here we go. Time travel test number one. Scott, fire up the uhhhh…the van thing. [Scott opens the portal]
Breakers are set, emergency generators are on standby.
Good. 'Cause if we blow the grid, I don't wanna lose tiny here in the 1950's.
Excuse me?
He's kidding. You can't say things like that.
It was a bad joke.
You were kidding, right?
I have no idea. We're talking about time travel here. Either it's all a joke, or none of it is. [loudly and gives Scott a thumbs up] We're good! Get your helmet on, Scott. I'm gonna send you back a week, let you walk around for an hour, then bring you back in 10 seconds. Makes sense?
Perfectly not confusing.
Good luck, Scott. You got this.
You're right. I do, Captain America!
On the count of 3. 3…2…1!
Uh, guys? T-This doesn't feel right.
What is this?
What's going on?
Who is that?
Hold on.
Is that Scott?
Yes, it's Scott!
OWW! My back…!
What is this?
Can I get a little space here.
Yeah, yeah. Can you bring him back?
I'm working on it! [taps the side of the button pad, trying to pull back Scott]
It's a baby.
It's Scott!
As a baby!
He'll grow!
Bring Scott back!
When I say kill the power, kill the power.
Oh, my God.
And…kill it!
Somebody peed my pants…
Oh, thank God.
But I don't know if it was baby-me or old-me. Or…just me-me.
Time travel! [Steve just shakes his head and walks away] What? I see this as an absolute win.
Stark, you seeing this?
Seeing. Still working on believing.
Doctor Banner. Now might be a really good time for you to get angry.
That's my secret, Cap. I'm always angry. [transforms into Hulk]
Kneel before me! [The crowd flees the other way; Loki teleports in that direction] I said... KNEEL!!! [Slams the staff on the ground, releasing a thunderous shockwave that scares the crowd into submission] Is not this simpler? Is this not your natural state? It is the unspoken truth of humanity that you crave subjugation. The bright lure of freedom diminishes your life's joy in a mad scramble for power. For identity. You were made to be ruled. In the end, you will always kneel.
Not to men like you.
There are no men like me.
There are always men like you.
Look to your elder, people. LET HIM BE AN EXAMPLE! [fires a blast from his scepter at the old man, only to have Captain America jump in and deflect it back with his shield, knocking Loki down]
Ya know, the last time I was in Germany and saw a man standing above everybody else, we ended up disagreeing.
How would you like to make a very bad financial decision?
Why does anybody even get married?
Because people tell them they should, and because they're lonely, and because they're hopeful.
You asked how I could love you. I just do; it's the easiest thing.
I love you too. More than you know. You're the only reason I know I'm capable of love.
I've been doing some math.
Yeah?
Yeah. And I'm ready to make you an offer.
Okay.
Here's the offer.
I love you now like I loved you before. I'll love you till the day I die. It's a lifetime guarantee. And I won't forget it the way I used to, even when things are shit. I'll make a calendar item everyday reminding myself that I love you. I'll be your certainty. It's my final offer. You can't negotiate because I don't have anything else to offer you.
Deal.
You don't get it Nick. She's the one that kills us all basically.
Well, I guess we're all going to get killed then.
Yeah! It's screwed up!
By we, do you mean...
You too!
Did you lose a bet with your hair dresser?
No, I just like color!
Hey, what did I inject myself with?
Nine Dragons soy sauce.
That's gross.
My mother, ladies and gentlemen.
Oh just shut up! Shut up with that Kentucky-fried Foghorn Leghorn drawl!
This is a twisted web, and we are not finished untangling it, not yet.
What is this, CSI: KFC?
I want you.
But, you're my sister.
Only by blood.
What is wrong with this family?!
I need some t-to-the-four-power-y.
What?
Some time to talk to you.
Janey's got a gun. Janey Briggs got a gun..
She's got a gun! Janey's got a gun! [rest of her art class scatters while police are called in to subdue her]
I'm not looking for forgiveness, and I'm way past asking for permission. Earth just lost her best defender, so we're here to fight. And if you want to stand in our way– we'll fight you, too.
We don't trade lives, Vision.
I understand, my child. Better than anyone.
You... could never.
Today, I lost more than you can know. But now is no time to mourn. Now... is no time at all. [He reaches forward, clenching the gauntlet, emerald filigree surrounding his wrist, making a gesture very similar to that Doctor Strange made when activating the Eye of Agamotto. In response, a bead of yellow light starts gathering in on itself as time is reversed and growing in size, solidifying into an intact and conscious Vision]
No! [She lunges for Vision and is swatted away.]
[Thanos picks up Vision by the throat, lifting him to eye-level, and digs the fingers of his right hand into Vision's forehead, digging out the Mind Stone. He pulls it loose, and Vision goes limp and colorless; he tosses the lifeless android aside like trash. Bringing his gauntleted hand up, he slowly moves the Mind Stone over the last empty setting, and drops it in. The energy surge is much more than any previous – his torso is wreathed with iridescent static and he bellows from the sensations.]
[As Thanos studies the completed gauntlet, a massive bolt of lighting strikes him, digging him into the ground and grinding him back for meters. Thor has arrived, eyes glowing with power, stooping down from the sky like a bird of prey. The God of Thunder pauses his attack, reverses his position, raises Stormbreaker above his head and hurls it – Thanos fires the whole might of the gauntlet against it, but it only creates a rainbow-like bow-shock, not slowing the ax as it slams right into Thanos' chest. ]
I told you... You'd die for that!
You... should have gone for the head!
NO!
Daughter?
Did you do it?
Yes.
What did it cost?
...Everything.
What did you do? WHAT DID YOU DO?!
Where'd he go? Thor, where'd he go?
Steve?
Up, General! Up! This is no place to die. [He holds out his hand for Okoye. But T'Challa then turns into ashes and an anguish Okoye falls back on the ground]
Kumkani?!
I... am... Groot... (Translation: "Dad?")
KUMANI!
No. No, no, no, no! Groot... No...
Sam!
Sam, where you at?!
Something's happening. [She gets disintegrated into ashes]
Quill?
Steady, Quill.
Aw, man.
Tony. [Tony turns to Dr. Strange] There was no other way. [Finally gets erased]
Mr. Stark? I don't feel so good...
You're alright.
I don't... I don't know what's happening. I don't– [Parker falls into Stark's arms, clutching him tight and crying] I don't wanna go, I don't wanna go! Sir, please. Please, I don't wanna go. I don't wanna go. I'm sorry.
He did it.
What is this? What the hell is happening?
Oh, God.
[Meanwhile, in a different place, in a rustic house on a terraced slope with a scarecrow made of discarded armor, Thanos sits down and watches the sun rise.]
This job– we try to save as many people as we can. Sometimes that doesn't mean everybody. But if we can't find a way to live with that– then next time...maybe nobody gets saved.
Tony– I'm glad you're back at the compound. I don't like the idea of you rattling around a mansion by yourself. We all need family. The Avengers are yours. Maybe more so than mine. I've been on my own since I was 18. I never really fit in anywhere, even in the army. My faith's in people, I guess. Individuals. And I'm happy to say that, for the most part, they haven't let me down. Which is why I can't let them down either. Locks can be replaced, but maybe they shouldn't. I know I hurt you, Tony. I guess I thought by not telling you about your parents I was sparing you, but I can see now that I was really sparing myself, and I'm sorry. Hopefully one day you can understand. I wish we agreed on the Accords, I really do. I know you're doing what you believe in, and that's all any of us can do. That's all any of us should. So no matter what, I promise you, if you need us– if you need me– I'll be there.
Who's putting coffee grounds in the disposal? Am I running a bed-and-breakfast for a biker gang? [Shows team an image on smartphone as he makes coffee] Oh, that's Charles Spencer by the way. He's a great kid. Computer engineering degree. 3.6 GPA. Had a floor-level gig at Intel planned for the fall. But first, he wanted to put a few miles on his soul, before he parked it behind a desk. See the world, maybe be of service. Charlie didn't want to go to Vegas or Fort Lauderdale, which is what I would do. He didn't go to Paris or Amsterdam. Sounds fun. He decided to spend his summer, building sustainable housing for the poor. Guess where, Sokovia. He wanted to make a difference, I suppose. I mean, we won't know because we dropped a building on him while we were kicking ass. [short pause as he drinks coffee] There's no decision-making process here. We need to be put in check. Whatever form that takes, I'm game. If we can't accept limitations, we're boundaryless, we're no better than the bad guys.
Tony, someone dies on your watch, you don't give up.
Who said we're giving up?
We are, if we're not taking responsibility for our actions. This document just shifts the blame.
Sorry. Steve, that, that is dangerously arrogant. This is the United Nations we're talking about. It's not the World Security Council, it's not SHIELD, it's not HYDRA.
No, but it's run by people with agendas and agendas change.
That's good. That's why I'm here. When I realized what my weapons were capable of in the wrong hands, I shut it down and stopped manufacturing them.
Tony. You chose to do that. If we sign these, we surrender our right to choose. What if this panel sends us somewhere we don't think we should go? What if there's somewhere we need to go, and they don't let us? We may not be perfect, but the safest hands are still our own.
If we don't do this now, it's gonna be done to us later. That's a fact. That won't be pretty.
So... you like cats?
Sam!
What? Dude shows up dressed like a cat and you don't wanna know more?
Your suit. It's vibranium?
The Black Panther has been the protector of Wakanda for generations. A mantle passed from warrior to warrior. And now, because your friend murdered my father, I also wear the mantle of king. So I ask you, as both warrior and king... how long do you think you can keep your friend safe from me?
Alright. I've run out of patience. Underoos!
Nice job, kid!
Thanks! Well, I could have stuck the landing a little better. It's just, new suit. – Wait, it's nothing, Mr. Stark. It's – it's perfect, thank you.
Yeah, we really don't need to start a conversation.
Okay. [Salutes a flabbergasted Cap] Cap– Captain? Big fan. Spider-Man.
Yeah, we'll talk about it later. Just–
Hey, everyone.
Good job.
Hey guys, you ever see that really old movie The Empire Strikes Back?
Jesus, Tony, how old is this guy?
I don't know, I didn't carbon-date him. He's on the young side!
Did you know?
I, I didn't know it was him...
Don't bullshit me, Rogers, did you know?
Yes.
Stay down. Final warning.
I can do this all day.
I almost killed the wrong man.
Hardly an innocent one.
Is this all you wanted? To see them rip each other apart?
My father lived outside the city, and I thought we would be safe there. My son was excited. He could see the Iron Man from the car window. I told my wife, "Don't worry. They're fighting in the city. We're miles from harm." When the dust cleared, and the screaming stopped... It took me two days until I found their bodies. My father still holding my wife and son in his arms. And the Avengers? They went home. I knew I couldn't kill them. More powerful men than me have tried. But if I could get them to kill each other? [Beat] I'm sorry about your father. He seemed a good man. With a dutiful son.
Vengeance has consumed you. It's consuming them. I am done letting it consume me. Justice will come soon enough.
Tell that to the dead. [**** a gun and puts it under his chin, but T'Challa catches him in time and restrains him easily]
The living are not done with you yet.
Meals at eight and five, toilet privileges twice a day. Raise your voice? Zap. Touch the glass? Zap. You step out of line, you deal with me. Please, step out of line. [Grins] So how does it feel? To spend all that time, all that effort, and to see it fail so spectacularly?
Did it? [Ross's smile falters]
You know if they find out he's here, they'll come for him.
Let them try.
I am Pinbacker, commander of the Icarus I. We have abandoned our mission. Our star is dying. All our science. All our hopes...our dreams are foolish! In the face of this, we are dust, nothing more. Unto this dust, we return. When he chooses for us to die, it is not our place to challenge God.
Okay, that make sense to anyone?
Do I have to spell it out for you? We have a payload to deliver to the heart of our nearest star. We're delivering that payload because that star is dying. And if it dies, we die. Everything dies. So that is our mission. There is nothing, literally nothing, more important than completing our mission. End of story!
He's right.
He's right? Of course I'm right! Is anyone here seriously considering otherwise?
May I put a counter-argument?
No!
Captain?
Go ahead.
It would, of course, be absurd to alter our trajectory to assist the crew of the Icarus I. Even if we knew that some or even all of that crew are still alive, their lives are entirely expendable when seen in the context of our mission. As are our own lives.
Exactly.
However, there is something on board the Icarus I that may be worth the detour. As you pointed out, Mace, we have a payload to deliver. A payload, singular. Now, everything about the delivery and effectiveness of that payload is entirely theoretical. Simply put, we don't know if it's gonna work. But what we do know is this: if we had two bombs, we'd have two chances.
You're assuming we'd be able to pilot Icarus I.
Yes.
Which is assuming that whatever stopped them completing the mission wasn't a fault or a damage to the spacecraft.
Yes.
It's a lot of assumptions.
It is. It's a risk assessment. The question is: does the risk of a detour outweigh the benefits of an extra payload?
We'll have a vote.
No. No, we won't. We are not a democracy. We're a collection of astronauts and scientists, so we're gonna make the most informed decision available to us.
Made by you, by any chance?
Made by the person best qualified to understand the complexities of payload delivery: our physicist.
Shit.
It's invigorating. It's like … taking a shower in light. You lose yourself a little.
Like a floatation tank?
Actually, no. More like … in psych tests on deep space, I ran a number of sensory deprivation trials, tested in total darkness, on floatation tanks. And the point about darkness is, you float in it. You and the darkness are distinct from each other, because darkness is an absence of something, it's a vacuum. But total light envelopes you. It becomes you. It's very strange. I – I recommend it.
What's strange, Searle, is that you're the psych officer on this ship, and I'm clearly a lot saner than you are.
What the shit?