The Avengers, special episode: Time Lord Fix-Up
Like a Grasshoper
"The Argorians will speak!" Bruce was shaken out of his contemplations when the door leading into the room was pushed open by a pair of guards, following behind the armed entourage was what could only be defined by an alien. Green insectoid, layers of chitinous scales covered their body, two large bulbous eyes protruding from the head that had a few lonely strands of hair, their posture was erect and they walked over two feet, but their arms were longer than a human's (or asgardian) and they had no nose that could be seen. Summing up, they were ugly, and Bruce felt he'd never look at grasshoppers the same. "This is Chancellor Ak'ar'atmor and from him you shall hear our demands" The guard who spoke bowed out of the way and the supposed Chancellor stepped forward, addressing the odd group of heroes – and one unconscious man.
"As Earth's protectors, you shall be given the chance of conversion we give to the ones worth of joining us" The insect voice was clicked and paused, but Bruce understood what he was saying clearly. "Your choice is made, and you shall receive absorption of all your crimes committed against the Argorian empire, for your value was recognized by this one and you are worthy of conversion" Ak'ar'atmor gave them what seemed like a smile, shriveled lips pulling against the corners of his chitin scales covered cheeks. "You shall have your questions answered as a show of our will to accept you into our Empire" wasn't he a gracious host?
Tony's face was, well, stony as he regarded the Chancellor. However the glint in his eyes was a dead giveaway. "When you say conversion…?" If possible, the insectoid' smile became even more pronounced.
"You shall join our ranks as honored Argorian warriors" hands raised in a grand gesture, the Chancellor's face relaxed into one of smug assurance his plans were well on their way to completion.
"What are the crimes we are being forgiven for?" Thor asked after a moment of contemplation. Bruce blinked up at the so said northern god, but smiled slightly as he saw the face of Thor-the future-King-of-Asgard.
"How could you even ask?" The Chancellor asked a little offended "Your crimes should be obvious to you, as you committed them yourselves" And with that, he turned away from the six prisoners and stepped out of the room. "The Conversion shall begin" And with that last words tossed over his shoulders, the guards closed the door.
Not a moment after, steel binds descended and sealed off the little white room while a thick gas slipped from the vent and a low hum fill the space.
"I think this is a good time to start filtering…" A voice quipped in an odd English accent, making eyes turn once again to the fifth person, the strange boy in a tweed suit.