As Loki wanted, I did a full week of waiting.. In that time I fought a few more fights, gained some popularity in the crowd. I had not met the grand Champion yet, so I had no idea who I would have to fight to get out of this place.

I was sitting on the floor with Korg, not talking.. Just thinking. That was when the door opened and a man was thrown in.. Another fighter. However when the man got up I knew who it was "Thor?! They got you too?" He turned and looked at me, shock on his face "David?! You are here too? Did you know Loki is here?" I nodded. He then said "I need to get back to Asgard, Hela will wreck havoc on the Nine Realms if I don't. I fight the Champion tomorrow." I shook my head "He is impossible to beat..Doug over there fought him just before I arrived a week ago.. And he is dead. No one has ever beaten him... I was waiting until I saw him fight before challenging him.. Guess I no longer have that option." He kicked the wall in frustration. I then grabbed his shoulder "Thor.. What is going on. All I know is I was in Star City, just finishing up a patrol when I was whisked away to some cliff where you and Loki, surprisingly alive, was. Then some green clad chick comes out of a portal and is now a threat to the nine realms somehow... oh and she can break unbreakable hammers, I almost forgot that."

That was when he filled me in. Loki surviving the dark world, banishing Odin with spells and ruling in his place.. The nine realms in chaos.. Ragnarok, Hela.. Dr Strange.. Everything. I looked down "It seems everything is falling apart." He looked at me "Yes.. I know the odds seem to not be in our favor right now.. However once we get out of here I will fight my sister.. And with you by my side she does not stand a chance. Brothers of Thunder together again! Thor and Iron Thunder! Worse comes to worse we get the Avengers together THEN she will stand no chance!" I looked back at Thor, before closing my eyes for a long time. Finally I said "I am not Iron Thunder anymore.. I gave that title and position up over a year and a half ago. The Avengers split up.. Cap, Tasha, Sam and Wanda are all in hidding.. Clint and Lang are on house arrest after taking a plea deal. There were these Sokovia Accords that we either signed or retired or became outlaws.. I signed.. There was a war... I had to fight and almost kill Percy and Jason... so I quit. Now to top all that off.. Hydra got my home address from the accords and my mother was killed in the struggle." Korg chimed in "Oh..my god.. That is a lot, you must be more rock hard than I am to be able to take all that" I looked at him "Rock joke? Seriously?" He made a face "I'll just go.. Uh.. Stand over on the other side of this not circle then shall I?"He then walked off. Thor then nodded "Maybe you are right.. the odds are just too great. However all we can do is wait. As I wait, I shall send my father off to Valhalla.. Would you care to join me David?" I nodded.

We knelt as Thor recited a verse I had only heard once before just after the dark elves had invaded Asgard which lead to his mother's death 3 years before.. We became aware of a third voice reciting the lines and turned to see Loki there. He said "It hurts.. Doesn't it.. To be told one thing and then to learn it's all fiction." Thor then threw some rock at Loki to see it go through him "You didn't think I'd really come and see you did you? I mean this place is disgusting" Thor continued to throw rocks at him."is that you saying you don't want my help.. Look I couldnt help you in front of the Grandmaster.. It took me time to win his trust, he's a lunatic, but he can be amenable. What I am telling you is you could join me at the Grandmaster's side.. Perhaps in time an accident befalls the grandmaster and then you and I can.. You know" Thor continued to throw rocks "If that is your grand plan to get me home Loki.. I'm afraid I am going to need a short option" I said, he shrugged and looked at Thor "You are not seriously thinking of going back are you? Our sister destroyed your hammer like a piece of glass. She's stronger than both of us.. She is stronger than you you don't stand a chance" I had to agree but I kept my mouth shut. "Guess I'll go it alone.. Like I always have done... well won't you say something brother?" Thor shruged "What would you like me to say? You faked your own death, you stole the throne, stripped Odin of his power, stranded him on earth to die, releasing the goddess of death, have I said enough or would you like me to go further than the past two days?" Loki paused "You know I haven't seen this Champion the Grandmaster is so proud of, but I heard he is astonishingly savage." I smirked " and you are the expert on being thrown around by someone savage aren't you Loki?" he rolled his eyes and then continued "I placed a large wager against you tomorrow.. Don't let me down" I stood up "Wait.. Loki.. Get me in on that fight. Use your pull. This way I have a chance at my out.. And it will help having Thor on my side" He smirked "More carnage then...I think the Grandmaster will like that." He then left. Korg came out of no where "Piss off Ghost" he then kicks the wall "He's freaking gone.."

The next day we were in the weapon room. Thor was choosing a weapon.. He then discussed his Hammer with Korg.. Comparing it to a lost love one "It's true.. Only he could hold the hammer... for only he was worthy.. And I now see why.." I then waited while he got 'processed'

Next the main event started. The Grandmaster said "And now without further ado, in his first appearance, though he looks quite promising, got a couple of tricks up his sleeve. I'll say no more, see what you think. Ladies of Gentleman, I give you... Lord of Thunder" There was some boos as I assumed Thor made it out on in the arena. I pulled my mask on and hood on.. Waiting.."Watch out for his fingers, he makes smarks.. Okay.. And another contender.. You know this one ladies and gentlemen.. He has been winning every fight since his debut last week against overwhelming odds.. Just a regular guy who is really good with that bow... The Blue Clad, Lightning bolt chest.. Hooded man... LORD OF THE SKY!" My door opened.. I got some boos.. But mostly cheers. I walked over to Thor.. Noticing a haircut. I gave him a nod. He nodded back. The Grand Master continued "this is it.. .lets get ready to welcome this guy.. Here he comes.." Green Smoke stared to explode over the arena.. Wait.. Savage warrior.. Green smoke.. Unkillable.. "He is a creature.. What can you say about him.. Well he is unique.. There's none like him. I feel a special connection with him.. He's the defending champion." Thor got into a ready stance. I pulled out an arrow and notched it "ladies and gentleman, I give you your incredible.. HULK" The door smashed open and out came the big guy.. Dressed in armor and with weapons. Thor screamed "Yes!" I looked at him "not a good thing man.." I muttered Thor then yelled out "We all know eachother.. He's a friend from work!" I just shrugged at the Grandmaster... returning the arrow to my quiver... there was nothing those babies could do.

Thor then tried to start a conversation with the Hulk "Where have you been.. Everyone tbought you were dead.. So much has happened since I last saw you.. I lost my hammer.. Like yesterday so that is pretty fresh.. Loki's alive can you believe it.. He's up there. Loki look who it is.. Oh banner I never thought I would say this but I am happy to see you." I hissed "Don't mention puny Banner" I then snapped my bow into it's staff form. Hulk then said "No Banner, only Hulk" I Said "See.. Told you... also nice sentence there big guy! You must be doing really well.. Now remember buddy.. We're comrades... we can get out of this together.. Avengers forever?" I finished off the last part weakly.. I knew I stood no chance against Hulk and knew I was about to die.. Even if I used my Iron Suit I did not have an Iron Thunder version of the Hulkbuster armor like Tony had.. I was screwed. Hulk then charged. Me and Thor dove out of the way. He then twisted and hit both of us one by one, snapping my bow and sending my flying. I tumbled for quite a ways but got up standing near Thor. Thor tired to reason with the Hulk "Thor.. You are just making him angry.. Stop. Mentioning. Banner. Gods where is Tasha when you need her" Hulk jumped at us and we exchanged a few blows.. I mostly blocked with my sword.. But then he bent it and threw me into a wall..I was winded. Hulk focused on Thor. Throwing his hammer at him. Thor then used the hammer to send hulk flying around the arena. I peeled myself from the wall and made my way to join Thor as Hulk was disoriented. Thor began the lullaby, he reached out and they touched hands. I smiled despite the pain.. As I was pretty sure I had some cracked ribs at the very least. Maybe we would survive this after all. Then Hulk grabbed Thor.. Smashed him against the ground a few times and threw him into me. Thor and I got up. "Screw it" Thor muttered. I pulled out my remaining sword and looked at Thor "You distract him.. I'll go in for his legs.. Then he will be easier to knock out." He smiled "Now you're talking." He then charged Hulk and I ran away a bit.. Letting Thor get in a good shots before I ran and slid.. Using my sword to slice at Hulk's left hamstring. Thor then took him off his feet saying "Don't worry Banner I know you are in there I'll get you out." I turned to him "For the love of god Thor STOP MENTIONING BANNER!" Hulk then got mad and destroyed the hammer and knocked my sword flying across the battlefield. It then became hand to hand. Luckily I was faster than Hulk given my elven speed.. But I did not have as much strength so the punches I landed on him did not hurt him as much as Thor's did.

We got Hulk down. Thor Grabbed what was left of his hammer and went to finish Hulk off when Hulk grabbed the hammer and pushed it aside, hitting me in the process and sending my flying once again into a wall. He then pinned Thor and started pounding on him. I was half out of it, blood dripping into my eyes. However I perked up when Thor punched hulk.. With Lightning! He stood up and lightning arked over his body. I was flaberghasted.. That was the one thing I had over him.. What was going on?! I peeled myself from the wall and said 'Fuck it." I then used the winds to raise into the sky.. Storm brewing over head, lightning arking over my body as well. I located my sword and used the winds to have it fly into my hand. Thor and Hulk charged eachother, and Thor landed an electric blast punch that destroyed the ground on most of the arena. I then dove forward, calling a bolt of lightning from the sky to pin hulk as I slashed the leather bands holding what was left of his armor on and then pulled up, hovering a little ways away from Thor. Hulk got up and began walking to Thor "No you don't" I said as I unleashed hell on the green guy.. Lightning shot from both the fingertips of my free hand and my sword.. A lightning storm from the sky started attacking hulk as well. However before I could do any more damage the electric shock dot on my neck activated and I went down hard on my head.. Knocking myself out...