Though Miek wasn't telepathic in the MCU films, his species was in the comics.
Episode 30: Shocking Attacks!
"Miek, the Unhived Marémon," EDITH said as a picture of the red cricket-like creature appeared on Peter's MarGuide screen. "Depending on the circumstances, this Space/Weapon-type can either be traitorous or loyal to others. For defense, it uses bladed weapons and telepathy to read its foes' minds. By contrast, Brood is a Space/Tech-type Marémon that usually travels in groups and is often called the Armada Marémon. Not only does it possess an endoskeleton and exoskeleton, but also its tentacle-like mandibles can move things from a long distance. Though its greatest weapon is the multi-pronged stinger on its tail, which can deliver paralyzing or even fatal poison."
As EDITH spoke, the picture of the cricket-like Miek was switched for an image of the mantis shrimp-shaped Marémon Brood.
"If Thor didn't open his mouth, we wouldn't be in this situation," MJ frowned, glaring at Thor who was privately talking to Loki. "Our Marémon are going to get beaten for sure."
"I'm sure he knew what he was doing," Peter said. "At least, I hope so."
"Quiet, slaves!" Shouted the Grandmaster from his high-throned seat a few rows above. "Don't make me administer controlled shocks for all of you."
So Peter and MJ didn't say anything more while Thor ended his conversation with Loki. In the arena, Cassie the Shadusk attempted to immobilize the opposing Marémon using the same shadowy tendrils that she used on the Svartelm. Unfortunately, the Korg, brunette-haired Valrie, and armored Hulbear were able to break out of these tendrils quickly.
"The light from the holographic sky isn't creating strong enough shadows for Cassie to manipulate," Peter realized.
Meanwhile, Noirstel used Spider Web to trap the Korg, Valrie, and Hulbear while Spidermin did a midair flip before plunging his Stingers into the Miek and Brood's necks. However, the Brood's endoskeleton/exoskeleton was tough enough to break the Stingers off Spidermin's forelegs. Then the Brood's multi-pronged stinger on its tail moved to strike down on Spidermin, who used his Spidey-Sense to evade it. Once Spidermin was off the Brood's back, Thunderthor used Lightning Blast to shock all the opposing Marémon. As the Miek fainted, the Brood stood its ground. The Hulbear did the same, as did the Valrie and Korg.
"How can any of those Marémon withstand Thunderthor's lightning attacks?" MJ questioned. "That shouldn't be possible."
"It's quite simple, really," Loki said calmly. "The Hulbear is using its Endurance ability to internalize the pain from the lightning, while the Korg and Brood have tough skin that lessens the lightning's effect on their bodies. As for the Valrie, she's using Regenerate to heal the injuries she sustained from the attack."
"But there is a limit to how much they can resist Thunderthor's lightning," Thor pointed out.
"Yes, I'm well aware of that, but does your Thunderthor know that?" Loki questioned.
As if to prove Loki's point, Thunderthor looked down at his hammer in confusion while the Hulbear, Valrie, and Korg broke through Noirstel's webs. It was then that Hornetech used its Stinger Blast attack to shoot rapid fire energy blasts at the oncoming Marémon, including the Brood. Yet these blasts didn't seem to deter them, which caused Spidermin, Noirstel, Cassie the Shadusk, and Hornetech to get out of the way. The only one who didn't move was Thunderthor, as he threw away his hammer and spread his gigantic yellow striped arms. Bolts of electricity surged from Thunderthor's body as they spread out and zapped the opposing Marémon.
"All right!" Thor cheered. "He just learned Body Electric!"
"Body Electric?" Peter questioned.
"It's an attack that's similar to Lightning Blast, only Thunderthor doesn't need his hammer to perform it," Thor explained.
"Kind of reminds me of that thing you did in the cave," MJ brought up, but immediately regretted saying it as Loki glanced at Thor suspiciously.
"What 'thing' is the girl talking about?" Loki asked.
"Um, nothing," Thor claimed.
Loki frowned. "Don't lie to me, brother. We both know I'm the best liar, so I can spot bad lies when they happen."
Before Thor could answer, the crowd was stunned to see the opposing Marémon be immobilized by Thunderthor's Body Electric attack. This allowed Spidermin to shoot webs that electrified them further.
"Wow!" Peter remarked. "Spidermin just learned Stun Web, which paralyzes enemies through bioelectrical webs instead of poison from his Singers."
Then Hornetech aided Spidermin by shooting his Stinger Blasts from behind the opposing Marémon, which caught them off-guard. In turn, the shadows created from the lightning gave Cassie the Shadusk enough shadow energy to create a large tarp-like blanket that she launched onto the other Marémon blinding them in the process. Suddenly, the crowd started booing in protest and accused the Grandmaster of rigging the tournament.
"Please don't get mad at me," the Grandmaster assured in a calm manner. "I know you placed large bets on the Hulbear, Valrie, Korg, Miek, and Brood. However, this match is far from over."
Peter then noticed the Grandmaster pushed something on his throne, and the arena suddenly changed. While the Hulbear, Valrie, Korg, Miek, and Brood sank beneath the ground, the other Marémon remained aboveground. Next, there was a flash of light that blinded everyone in the stands. Afterwards, the opposing Marémon reappeared again only they looked fully healed.
"He cheated," MJ murmured out loud. "The Grandmaster used that blinding light to distract us while the opposing Marémon were healed below ground."
"Shouldn't we be allowed to heal our Marémon?" Peter questioned.
"No, because slaves don't own Marémon," the Grandmaster stated. "Only I decide when they should be healed."
"That's not fair, though!" MJ protested. "If the other Marémon got healed, then Spidermin and the others deserve the same treatment."
"But you're not the one in charge here," the Grandmaster reminded MJ. "And now I think it's time for you to leave."
The Grandmaster then pressed the remote, administering controlled shocks for Peter, Thor, and MJ that were so powerful that it knocked them out.
To be continued…
