This is the Finale of the Summer Games Special. Last time, Nico Minoru and Blade, with the help of Cynder, tried to stage an intervention with Robbie Reyes. It honestly did not go well, leading the Ghost Rider to just storm off in a sulking mood. Everybody is clearly worried for this kid, just hoping the assumption that he's a strong as the Parchment of Power holds true. Meanwhile, Spyro has been seeking Cynder out, revealing Iron Man and Doctor Strange are down in The Forge and looking for Cynder. So, what do these two have to say? Read on to discover...
(Our scene resumes down in The Forge, where Iron Man and Doctor Strange appear to be arguing)
Iron Man: Just tell me.
Doctor Strange: I already did.
Iron Man: No, all you told me was some hocus pocus mumbo jumbo. "Authored by the hand of a dark Elder God, vile unspeakable evil contained within it's pages" Yeah, the Darkhold is bad. We already knew that, Doc. If Malefor wants his claws on it, there's no way it can be good. But I'm a scientist. I need facts. Examples. Highlights. Lowlights.
Doctor Strange: Are you really asking me for a book report on the Darkhold?
Iron Man: I mean I could just blast that page to smithereens with no context, but understanding it is so much more interesting.
Doctor Strange: Context or no context, I'm still skeptical that this plan will work.
(At this point, Cynder arrives, though neither Iron Man nor Doctor Strange has taken notice yet.)
Iron Man: Well okay then! Share your deep insider knowledge with us, Dr. Spooky! Come on, spill the beans!
Doctor Strange: There are no beans to spill, Tony. (Sighs) I think I need some fresh air.
(And with that, Doctor Strange leaves, just as Iron Man notices Cynder is there)
Iron Man: You are getting really good at entering a room undetected.
Cynder: I've always been good at it, Tony. We just don't work together enough for you to notice it.
Iron Man: Fair enough.
Cynder: So, what did you need me for?
Iron Man: I'll be honest, in all that, I forgot. Or maybe it was the doc who was looking for you. But, that aside, it's probably about time we briefed the crew about the plan. Maybe by the time we're done with that, I'll remember.
(Cynder clearly isn't liking this explanation, but acquiesces none-the-less. And in a few minutes time, everybody is gathered upstairs around CENTRAL and the Mirror Table as Iron Man gets ready to reveal the plan. The Midnight Suns and Spyro appear to be trying to comfort Ghost Rider as things kick off)
Iron Man: Now I know that most of you aren't used to the scientific method. So take a breath, let it all soak in, and I'll talk you through the really complex parts.
Spyro: Just get on with it, Tony.
Iron Man: Right.
(With that, Iron Man pulls up a childish sketch of the Parchment of Power being destroyed by a green laser)
Caretaker: (Sarcastically) You want to blow up the indestructible Parchment with a giant ray gun?
Iron Man: A giant gamma ray gun.
Doctor Strange: You can't just blow up the Parchment with gamma rays. It just... isn't done!
Caretaker: He has a point.
Iron Man: Look, you and the hocus pocus crowd had your shot. Now it's my turn. Well, mine and Howard's.
Captain Marvel: Your father's research.
Iron Man: Pops wasn't trying to weaponize gamma energy, he was trying to supercharge it, into an almost unlimited power source. Should be thanking Bruce for helping me realize it, honestly. The problem is, gamma energy has a threshold. You push it too much, it goes boom. Big time.
(And with that, Iron Man pulls up a video that looks like an old atomic bomb test site, only way more green.)
Captain America: Enter Los Diablos.
Wolverine: Birthplace of The Hulk.
Iron Man: And the last time somebody tried putting Pops' theory to the test. The entire energy is still saturated with that same modified energy. If I can channel that through my accelerator cannon, well, that gamma fueled page of yours...
Cynder: Will go boom. Big time.
Iron Man: More like huge time, but otherwise, bingo.
Spyro: So far, this is only working in theory, Tony. And I don't see this working. If Ignitus told me anything in his time, it's that magic must defeat magic.
Iron Man: Well right now, this is blurring the lines between magic and science. Magic doesn't seem to be working, so let's give science a shot.
Cynder: It's not like we've got much else to try.
Captain Marvel: This is going to take a tremendous amount of power.
Iron Man: I've got a plan. (Whistles to the Midnight Suns, Spider-Man, and Scarlet Witch) Alright Lost Boys, and Lost Girls. Saddle up, we're going to need all the help we can get.
Wolverine: With Sabretooth still out there, they aren't going anywhere without me.
Iron Man: The more the merrier. Somebody's got to applaud when I stop the apocalypse. Again.
Cynder: Hold the ego for now, Tony. The apocalypse hasn't been cancelled yet. (Looks back at the footage of the gamma bomb going off) Let's get out there and see what we can do.
(And on that note, the scene ends for now)
This concludes the Summer Games Special for this year. Let's see how well everybody does in Paris. And it looks like there's a big team event going on here too. Iron Man is about to put his plan into action, and needs everybody on the ball in Los Diablos. But will it be enough to win the day? Tune in next time to find out! Same time... same channel!
