Avenger's Mansion.
In the underground office, the Avengers, along with Captain America, watch the security footage of when Black Panther helped him in Cap's fight against Zemo.
"There!" Captain America had the footage freeze as the Black Panther jumped.
"Wait? What am I looking for again? A giant cat?" Wasp asked looking at the picture.
"It was a man." Captain America replied. "Can uh, the projectionist make it brighter?"
"Uh, sure." Iron Man said with his faceplate off. "J.A.R.V.I.S. runs a full spectrum analysis, will you? And make it brighter."
J.A.R.V.I.S. zoomed in on Black Panther and brightened the shot. Only for Black Panther to be replaced with a silhouette of himself.
"Look at that! Whatever he's wearing is absorbent to all energy spectrums." Ant-Man said before typing on a keyboard. "And whatever he did to J.A.R.V.I.S., the system still doesn't register anyone being there."
"OK, fine. I'll admit it. Whoever this intruder is, he's got some OK technology." Iron Man said crossing his arms.
"All I know is this man in black saved my life. He's an ally, not an end-!"
"Intruder alert!" J.A.R.V.I.S. said as an alarm blared.
The team ran outside to see Black Panther at the gate.
He jumped down and had caws pop out of his gloves. "So… not an enemy?" Naruto asked looking at the cat-themed man.
Black Panther jumped at them to attack, forcing the heroes to jump out of the way.
Iron Man flew over, only for the Panther's claws to cut through his armor slightly, and had him fly back to the wall.
Panther created purple energy daggers as Wasp flew and shot at him. Her attacks deflecting off a shield. He shot at her and Ant-Man with his dagger before being hit from behind by Captain America who then threw his shield at him. Black Panther leaned back to dodge.
Naruto ran to Black Panther and threw several attacks his way, only for Black Panther to dodge before Naruto kicked him to the wall, cracking it as ants covered him.
"Now. Are you ready to talk about this?!" Ant-Man asked only for Black Panther to hit a button on his wrist and send a sonic cry that causes the ants to flee.
"That sound. That's Vibranium!" Ant-Man exclaimed as his helmet went back into his suit. Wasp attacked, having Black Panther jump on the wall of the mansion and started climbing.
Ant-Man went into his giant form and tried to grab the cat-themed man. Only for Black Panther to jump onto him and hit several points on his side, forcing Ant-Man to his knees. Iron Man aimed his arm cannon at Black Panther who just looked back.
"Don't even think about it!"
"Enough!" Black Panther said putting his arms behind his back.
"What's your game, mister? You saved my life and attack us. And now you expect us to believe you're just going to surrender?" Captain America asked as he walked to Black Panther.
"I am not surrendering, Captain… I have simply seen enough. I wanted to assess your abilities first hand." Black Panther said taking off his mask to let it hang loosely off his back, revealing himself as an African man with short black hair and light brown eyes.
"I am T'Challa."
"The Prince of Wakanda?" Ant-Man asked standing up. "But what are you doing here?"
"I need your help."
The Avengers take T'Challa to the underground office where he explains that his tribe was taken over by a man named Man-Ape who beat and killed his father to claim the throne of Wakanda.
"If your people are following this Man-Ape, then that's the end of the story." Captain America aid as Naruto leaned forward.
"But they feel like they have to follow him because he beat the previous ruler. Not out of free will, not because he has their best interest at heart." Naruto said.
"They follow him, even if he'll destroy everything. And he will destroy everything." T'Challa finished going back to the window.
"I don't get it, how can he take over everything?" Wasp asked as Ant-Man brought up a piece of metal ore on the hologram.
"Vibranium," Naruto said recognizing the rare metal.
"I studied it firsthand. It's not something to mess around with." Ant-Man explained.
"And legend has it that Wakanda is sitting on a mountain of it." Iron Man picked up after Ant-Man.
"The Vibranium Mine is our treasure," T'Challa said walking back to the table. "And our responsibility. For centuries, we have defended it from those that would exploit it."
"That kind of resource should belong to everyone. Vibranium has the potential to change the world." Ant-Man said getting T'Challa's attention.
"I agree. Though, not for the better." He said looking to Iron Man who rubbed the back of his helmet.
"Uh, yeah, Stark Industries investigated the possibility of using Vibranium to make weapons." He said getting Ant-Man to narrow his eyes. "It was a long time ago."
"If this Man-Ape is putting people's lives in danger, then we need to do something," Naruto said getting a nod from Captain America.
"Computer, satellite view of Wakanda," T'Challa said putting a card into the computer.
"Wakanda can't be seen on satellite. Trust me, I've tried." Iron Man said before a screen came up and showed a village in Africa appear.
"Zoom in." The screen zoomed in.
"OK. How exactly do you know my computer systems inside and out?!" Iron Man asked having T'Challa look at him.
"Because I have studied them. Inside and out."
They zoomed in on a mountain showing HYDRA agents, Grim Reaper, and Ulysses Klaw mining the ore.
"OK HYDRA, and Grim Reaper. But who's Abe Lincoln there?" Iron Man asked.
"Ulysses Klaw, we ran into him several years ago," Naruto said looking up at the screen.
"He created a device that converts Vibranium into a sonic weapon," Ant-Man explained as Wasp looked to everyone.
"So… Who's up for invading Wakanda?"
They went into the Quin-Jet and flew out of the mansion towards Africa.
Later, Africa.
"Thor isn't responding to his card. Probably taking a trip to Fantasy Land." Iron Man said as he flew the Quin-Jet as the others sat, or in Back Panther's case, stood.
A map came up, having Wasp look at it. "So, we need to go through Torment Forest, past Piranha Cove, and we have to avoid the Chasm of… What was it? Icy Clouds?"
"Chilling Mist." Black Panther corrected.
"Right."
"You OK, Cap?" Ant-Man asked Captain America.
"In my day, if something went this high. We didn't call it an airplane."
"What did you call it?" Ant-Man asked.
"Science Fiction."
Iron Man suddenly turned to have Black Panther walk up to him. "This is not the path I laid out. We should avoid this area. The jungle here is too well protected!"
"Don't worry. The Quin-Jet has the best cloaking there is." Iron Man said right before the jet was shot.
"The Wakandan defense tech. Is better." Black Panther said as they crashed to the ground.
"You owe me a jet." Iron Man stated after they all jumped out before the jet hit the trees, landing on a large tree limb.
"You chose not to listen to me, Stark. It was a mistake."
"You and I need to have a little talk, King-!"
Wasp flew between the two to break up the arguing.
"Hey, would you look at the time? We really need to be somewhere. Like in a big fight with HYDRA?"
"Was that a pun? Really, Jan?" Naruto asked leaning against a tree.
"Right, here's the plan: We take down HYDRA and protect the Vibranium metal. Then we deal with Man-Ape." Iron Man sai before Black Panther walked up to the edge of the tree limb.
"Do not underestimate the Wakandan Army, which is heading this way. I wish you well. But I will deal with Man-Ape alone." He said jumping off into the jungle.
"And… He left." Wasp, in her small form, said as she stood on Ant-Man's left shoulder.
"You have got to be kidding me! Wha-I-! (Sigh) OK, fine. Captain and Shinobi, go after him."
"But you nee… Understood."
Before Naruto could argue, Captain America spoke up and ran after the Prince, getting Naruto to sigh before following.
Naruto ran up to a V shape limb before running through it, grabbed a limb above him, and swung over to the next tree before sliding down the next limb.
"Wow, he didn't argue with me or anything. Uh, everyone. Take notes."
"He's a soldier, he follows orders. Even bad ones. Now, it's just the three of us against Wakanda, HYDRA, and a supervillain."
"That's how much faith I have in you two. Come on, I've dealt with HYDRA before and Wakanda, not a problem." Iron Man said before an alarm went off on his helmet.
He looked past the two insect-themed heroes and saw a spear come out of a hole in a tree before dodging. The spear hit a tree before glowing purple.
BOOM!
And blew up revealing it was a bomb as well.
The Avengers looked to see several African men staring at them with animal pelts on their shoulders.
"OK, maybe a little problem." Iron Man said from his spot looking at the group.
Wakanda, Vibranium Mine.
Klaw shot a sonic beam at a large black panther statue as the Grim Reaper and Man-Ape looked on.
Man-Ape is a tall very muscular African male wearing a white gorilla pelt as clothing.
He is flanked by two African women wearing tank tops and skirts holding spears.
"And that is only scratching the surface of the metal's potential," Klaw explained holding the gun that replaces his right arm. "An army equipped with these could-!"
"It'll do." Grim Reaper said, interrupting Klaw. "Baron Strucker and HYDRA thank you for your… openness, your highness." He said turning to Man-Ape.
"You take me for a fool?! I know you value Vibranium more than you value the gold you offer." Man-Ape stated.
"I'm not one to judge."
"The Vibranium has corrupted Wakanda! Weakened it! I will restore my land to its natural state. Without the Panther Tribe's technology! If HYDRA will pay my price. They are welcome to it." Man-Ape said to the villain.
"They will pay more for the Vibranium," Klaw said glancing to the Grim Reaper. "In fact-!"
"Klaw… Watch yourself." Grim Reaper said with a growl.
"If Strucker thinks he can cut me out, he's sorely mistaken. Only I have the technology that can tap into the Vibranium's power. You, do as I say. Or the Vibranium will blow up right in your face!"
Grim Reaper lifted his blade to Klaw's throat. "Now that's not very friendly."
"Lord M'Baku! Wakanda's defenses shot down an unidentified aircraft!" An elderly African Man said running in with a staff that has a gold panther head on it. An Army Division has engaged outsiders within our borders."
"RAH!" Man-Ape yelled before glaring at Grim Reaper. "If HYDRA crosses me. You will not live to regret it!"
"No. This isn't HYDRA. This is something else." Grim Reaper said looking back to the mine.
Captain America, Shinobi, And Black Panther.
The two Avengers landed behind Black Panther after traversing through the jungle trees.
"Your tenacity is admirable. But you're very out of place in the jungle." He said as Naruto stood from his crouching position.
"Unless you have elephant-sized insects, and animals twice that size, I can handle it," Naruto said as Captain America stood up as well.
''You came to us for help. So here we are." He said as Panther took a step forward.
"This is my fight."
"So what, the Avengers were just to distract your people?" Naruto asked the prince.
"Man-Ape is mine!"
"And you think he will fight you? Or even fight you fairly? He could just have your people fight for him." Naruto said looking at Black Panther.
"Man-Ape took my father! And I did nothing! I failed him. I know you can understand that. Please, let me do this."
Iron Man, Ant-Man, And Wasp.
The trio panted as the Wakandan men laid down on the ground unconscious.
"OK. So, that was (Cough!) a little harder than it should have been." Iron Man said as Ant-Man looked at the circuitry inside one of the spearheads.
"Amazing. Their technology is decades ahead of ours. If HYDRA gets their hands on it..."
"They won't! I kind of wish Thor would answer his phone." Iron Man said bringing his faceplate down.
Wakanda.
Man-Ape looked at Black Panther who just challenged him to a fight.
"Crush the Panther Cub!" He said having the two women run to Black Panther.
Only for Shinobi to appear in front of them, and grabbed their spears.
"Man-Ape is yours," Naruto said over his shoulder. "But anyone else is fair game." Naruto threw them over his shoulder as Captain America ran over and hit one of them.
Vibranium Mine.
BOOM!
An explosion went off behind Grim Reaper as Wasp flew in.
"You're on our list, pal! I think you're number 34, but I think we can take you early."
Iron Man walked up as the Grim Reaper raised his blade.
"Finally, someone to hurt!" Wasp started to shoot her stingers at him as Iron man flew and shot as well.
"Are you all insane?! You can't do this in a Vibranium Mine!"
Above, on a scaffold, Klaw looked down before Ant-Man, in his small form flew on an ant in front of Klaw.
"Do you know what I like most about Africa? Dorylus Mandibulas. Better known as African Army Ants!" He said as a large swarm of ants covered Klaw.
Iron Man and Wasp attacked HYDRA agents and Grim Reaper as the walls of the mine started to crackle with electricity.
"Pym, you fool! The Vibranium! If it absorbs too much energy..." Klaw said using his robotic arm to keep the ants at bay.
"It'll overload. And this much Vibranium will take out half of Africa!" Ant-Man said before trying to get the others to stop their attack.
Grim Reaper hit the scaffold, having Klaw fall while hitting the Vibranium with his weapon. He fell to the ground and glowed before the metal around him glowed before screaming as he started morphing and disappeared.
Suddenly, he came back as purple energy with his weapon inside his stomach.
"The sound! The sound! I am the sound! Ha-Ha-Ha! I can hear you." Klaw then attacked everything and everyone in sight having the Grim Reaper leave with several HYDRA agents.
Wakanda; Black Panther, Shinobi, And Captain America.
"Holy shit!" Naruto yelled out dodging a strong kick from the woman he was fighting. "It's like fighting Sakura at Lee's strength!" He ducked under a swipe as Man-Ape fought Black Panther before seeing an African Woman snuck up towards Man-Ape
Only for Man-Ape to grab her and hold her in front of him as a human shield.
"Shuri!"
Naruto growled before jumping at the woman he was facing, grabbed her in a headlock, and fell, knocking her out as her head hit the ground before kipping up and ran towards Man-Ape. Naruto then used Kawarimi (Substitution) with Shuri before he Shunshin (Teleportation) to her side.
Black Panther then attacked with his daggers and created an energy staff with scythe blades on each end before Man-Ape threw down a small device that let out a screech.
Crack!
Only for it to break before Black Panther started to gain the upper hand and knocked Man-Ape to the ground as Black Panther's people walked over. Shuri staying close to Naruto.
Suddenly, a small throwing knife shimmered in the device.
"This is the man who has brought catastrophe to our land! The one who took your King! Through cowardice and dishonor!" Black Panther yelled out before they started to chant his name.
Mine.
While T'Challa reclaims his throne, Wasp distracts Klaw long enough for Iron Man and Ant-Man to seal his sonic emitter inside a container of Vibranium. Iron Man attempts and manages to stop Klaw, by flying through and captured his emitter although he needs to get someone else to stop him from vibrating.
Wakanda.
"Rise, my friend." Black Panther said to the elderly man. "Outsiders may have threatened Wakanda before. But Outsiders just helped saved it. The old ways allowed Man-Ape to do this. And the old ways must change. My first order as King is to let the Council lead Wakanda. A council of the people. We can no longer hideaway. Waiting for our enemies to come to us. What happens in Wakanda affects the world. So I will go out into the world. I will fight alongside our new allies." He finished as Iron Man took a step forward.
"You attacked us, you used us, and now you want to join us? Why should we trust you?"
"You shouldn't. I will earn your trust. Should you allow me to join you." Black Panther said before Wasp flew up to Iron Man.
"He's probably our best bet for a ride home, too."
"You're in." Iron Man said holding his hand out for a shake which Black Panther took.
A Week Later, Earth's Orbit. (1.)
Two large beings floated while looking at the Earth.
The first is a tall old man, with white hair and white eyes without pupils.
He's wearing black armor, with a gold belt and an orange girdle, orange gauntlets and boots, and a red cape with a gem on his chest.
The other is a tall man with blue skin, grey hair, and white eyes without pupils. He's wearing a yellow full-body suit and a purple gem on his chest.
"You found someone here? This planet is primitive… The creatures look like they have just risen from the mud." The blue-skinned man said.
"You'd be surprised. There is power on this planet… They call it, 'Earth'." The orange-skinned said as the blue-skinned man sat cross-legged.
"Which translates to 'Dirt'. Lovely, what kind of creature is it?"
"A monster they call the Hulk. A savage of which the Universe has never seen." The orange-skinned man replied.
"And this 'Hulk', he rules here?"
"No… It isn't interested in ruling, it only wishes to be left alone. Other powers on the planet have tried to contain it, but they have failed… Even an Asgardian."
"Really… an Asgardian? Here? Your Hulk must be powerful indeed to have bested one of Odin's ilk." The blue-skinned man said in thought,
"The contest was… inconclusive. The Hulk's rage is… impressive. I believe it to be the most powerful of the two."
"Very well Collector… I propose a wager. Your Hulk against the Asgardian." The blue-skinned man challenged.
"I won't play your games, Grandmaster. The Hulk will be a part of my collection. Besides, you have nothing I want."
"Ah, but you haven't heard the stakes yet. If your monster wins, my Infinity Gem is yours. If the Asgardian wins, your Gem is mine to take." The Grandmaster said getting the Collector to look down in thought.
"No Elder of the Universe has ever held two of the Infinity Gems… The power they contain… I accept."
"Then let the games begin."
Somewhere Over Northern Canada.
The Quin-Jet flew over the woods as Iron Man and Thor flew in front of the Jet.
"When we find him, Thor, you have to promise me… You're not going to hit him." Iron Man said glancing at the Asgardian.
"I cannot promise that. He provoked me." Thor replied to the armored hero.
"Are you serious?!"
Inside, Black Panther looked on behind Wasp and Captain America. "I take it Thor and the Hulk does not get along."
"Wasp, what exactly caused the Hulk to leave the Avengers?" Captain America asked Wasp.
"Oh, you know, Hulk got cranky, Thor likes to fight… Things happen. Plus, this Asgardian witch named the Enchantress kind of, sort of put a spell on the Hulk that made him go nuts.
"… I see."
"Look, we have to convince him to come back with us. The Hulk already thinks we don't trust him. We can't just go in and start a fight." Iron Man said getting Thor to sigh.
"I do not start fights, I end them."
"That's not helping, Thor."
"Fine. I swear I will not attack the Hulk. Unless he provokes-HT!" Thor stopped as his eyes glowed white.
"Thor, are you-!"
CRACK!
Thor flew off as lightning hit the jet and Iron Man.
Several Miles Away.
Hulk was standing at a riverbed looking at his reflection.
"Do you feel better now? Do you think unleashing all your anger on trees and rocks is going to help us?" Bruce asked him
"Go away," Hulk said as Bruce appeared in the water.
"We're the same. We're in this together. And I'm telling you, you have to go back to the Avengers."
"Not gonna happen. They think I'm a monster. They're right." Hulk said with a snort.
"You don't have to be. You can be a hero, just like them."
"They don't trust me."
"It was a mistake. It wasn't you." Bruce said getting Hulk to snarl.
"Listening to you was a mistake! I don't need you. I don't need anybody! I JUST WANT TO BE LEFT ALONE!" Hulk yelled swatting at Bruce's image after he appeared beside him. Only to stop after hearing thunder.
"I don't think that's going to happen."
Thor dropped down and hit Hulk in the face.
"Hurr… Hur… Gonna tear… Gonna tear you apart… Do you hear me, Blondie? I'm gonna take that hammer and-" Hulk stopped seeing lightning crackle around Thor as his eyes glowed.
"Something's wrong. Something's wrong with Thor..." Bruce said as Hulk stood up.
"Don't care. Know why? HULK SMASH!" Hulk yelled as he jumped at Thor.
The Avengers.
Back with the Avengers, Shinobi was slowly standing up as Ant-Man in his giant form held the Quin-Jet as the others got up.
Crack!
"There's Thor," Naruto said seeing lightning come down several miles away from them. Iron Man looked up in the sky as he was scanning something.
"There's something else out there… Two somethings. With power, I've never seen before… Why can't anything be easy?" They flew over and saw the Collector and Grandmaster fly above the fighting duo of Thor and Hulk. Only for Hulk to turn into Bruce, having Thor break Grandmaster's hold on him and throw Mjölnir at the two.
The Avengers turn their attacks on the Elders, only for them to teleport away. Leaving the Hulk to run off after transforming back.
A few miles away, the elders floated with three more.
"The contest is not over Hulk, Thor… No winner was determined." The Collector said.
"I agree. And these Avengers… They would fit well in my collection. This planet could indeed interest the Elders of the Universe. All of us." The Grandmaster said looking at the Avengers.