Valkyrie crouched behind a wall and peeked out to see two guards guarding the door that would led to the throne room.

Arthur: The Grandmaster is behind that door right?

Valkyrie: Right. We need a plan. That guy is like the king around here. He must have an army just waiting to protect him. Plus with what happened, he must have extra protection.

Arthur gave it some thought. Jax tapped on his shoulder and began to sign.

Jax: <We need an army to.>

Arthur: Where would we get one?

Jax pointed down and Arthur caught his drift.

Arthur: I may have a plan. Valkyrie and Jax will head down to the fighters and free them. Whoever is willing to fight can come back here and help us take down the guards. Me and Miguel will start looking for a way to unlock that door.

Miguel: Sounds like a plan. Everyone in agreement?

Jax and Valkyrie nodded.

Miguel: Good. Let's move out.
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In the skies, not too far from the city, three streaks of light could be seen flying around and colliding. Sam blasted around at such speeds that he moved faster than sound itself. He stopped along enough to deliver a powerful blast at Warlock. You then flew in to finish the attack by delivering a powerful punch to the man.

Warlock kicked you away and clapped his hands together which caused you to fly backwards due to the force. You recovered and fired off a series of quick fire blasts which Warlock either dodged or blocked. Sam move in behind and delivered another powerful blast.

Y/N: How much can this guy take?!

You flew to a safe distance and Sam got out of the way. You took a deep breath and spread your arms wide before you let your breath out. Balls of fire, spikes of ice, jolts of electricity, and now a shield of dark energy surrounded the man. You brought your hands together and focused as you released a modifying New York Catastrophe.

Sam moved in and held his hands together before pulled them back. He smirked as he thought back on his favorite anime.

Sam: Kamehameha!

He thrust his hands forward and joined in the attack with a massive blast that engulfed Warlock. He knew you weren't trying to kill the guy so he didn't pull his all into it. Just enough to help you knock him out. The combined attack was finished and you let go of the blast while Sam halted his own. The two of you watched the smoke clear.

Sam: Did we do it?

Y/N: Was that enough?

The smoke finally lifted and you and Sam watched as Warlock hovered. He coughed up some blood before falling down to the ground below. He slammed into the ground, now unconscious.

Sam: WE DID IT!

Y/N: Hell yeah!

You both flew down and you approached his body. You reached down and grabbed the device.

Y/N: If I can just...

You phased your hand while grabbing the device. You pulled it out and tossed it aside. Sam blasted it to nothing. You and him both smiled before the man stirred.

Warlock: What, happened?

You and Sam watched as the man slowly woke up. He saw you and reached up to touch his head.

Warlock: It's gone.

You deactivated your Mattahan Armor while Sam powered down. Warlock sat up and looked up at the both of you.

Warlock: You two, defeated me?

You nodded.

Y/N: It wasn't easy. We had to try to not kill you.

Warlock shook his head.

Warlock: I cannot die. Still, thank you for freeing me from the tyrant's control.

You smiled.

Y/N: No problem.

You reached your hand out for him which he took. You helped him to his feet.

Warlock: Who are you two?

Sam: My name is Sam. I'm with the Nova Corp.

Y/N: And I'm Y/N. I'm here to take down the Grandmaster.

Warlock smirked.

Warlock: Allow me to help. I owe him for what he has done.
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Valkyrie pulled her blade from the final man while Jax snapped another's neck. She walked over to the panel and sighed.

Valkyrie: I have no idea how to use this.

Jax walked over and looked at it. He then pulled out a knife and stabbed it into the panel. The doors all opened while Jax stood there smiling.

Valkyrie: I like the way you think kid.

As the Gladiators all walked out, Valkyrie crossed her arms.

Valkyrie: Hey there boys. We would like to make you an offer.
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Miguel and Arthur contiued to mess with the lock pad. The two guards were now unconscious while they worked.

Miguel: Maybe if we could connect the panel to the Turner and try to overwrite the system.

Arthur: That would never work. It could backfire and destroy the Turner instead. How about we try to bypass the system by hacking into the mainframe?

The two went back and forth with ideas before they heard multiple foot steps. They both turned around and found Valkyrie and Jax, along with dozens of gladiators.

Miguel: Ahhh.

Valkyrie: Did you get it open?

Arthur: No. This thing is too sensitive. We can't break it either.

Jax sighed in disappointment.

Y/N: Step back.

Everyone parted to give you, Sam, and Warlock space to walk to the door.

Miguel: Wow. You guys look like you had a good fight.

Y/N: The best I've had in a while. Now, if you would.

Sam and Warlock nodded before pointing their hands towards the doors.

The Grandmaster sat on his throne as he pouted about loosong his best fighter. His device wasn't even responding anymore. His thoughts were interrupted when his doors blasted open. His guards all moved in to protect him but many of them were quickly blasted away while the others were taken down by those who didn't have guns.

From the smoke came you, Sam, and Warlock. You smirked as you cracked your knucles.

Y/N: Hey Dr. Ian. I think there's some people who would like to have a word with you.

All of the gladiators stepped forward as the Grandmaster looked around worried.

Grandmaster: Let's not be too hasty now! I can offer you whatever you want! Money? Women? Men? Anything?

Warlock: You have controlled us for far too long. Now is the day for your judgment.

He slowly approached the Grandmaster with his fist glowing.

Warlock: Now, repent.

Even from the city below, his screams could be heard.
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Y/N: Well, I did say I was going to hijack a big ship.

You stood on the catwalk, now back in your pirate wear and with your sword, as you looked down at the massive ship below. You and Valkyrie had decided to use it for transport now that, well, who was going to stop you. Besides, you needed some way to transport your new army. Yeah. Your army. Turns out everyone saw you as their savior or whatever. You had an actual crew.

Y/N: 11 year old me would be so proud. I'm almost an actual pirate.

Sam: I can't tell if that's a good thing or a bad thing.

You shrugged. You turned back to the others who were all looking at the ship.

Arthur: So this is how you became the Gladiator King. Pretty neat.

Miguel: Definitely a nice history lesson.

Jax: <Now you need to return to Knowhere and free the others.>

You nodded.

Miguel: And we need to head back to our time. We'll drop in again later on.

You nodded as the three were engulfed in a bright light. It was now you, Valkyrie, Sam, and Warlock.

Sam: So you're going to be joining the crew huh?

Warlock nodded.

Warlock: I am in Y/N's debt.

You shook your head.

Y/N: Don't even worry about it. We're still glad to have you. It will be nice to have the extra power.

Valkyrie: I'd say. Speaking of extra power, you feeling a bit more confident in facing Odin?

Sam: Odin? As in Thor's dad?

You nodded.

Y/N: I need to beat him in a fight to gain his power.

You then remembered something.

Y/N: Oh yeah. You got my blessing to date Molly.

Sam: Really?!

Y/N: Yeah. Though since I am her older brother, i'mma punch you.

Sam sighed.

Sam: Figured.

Y/N: Now, in terms of how hard I'm going to punch you, I say I'd take off about 53% just because of how good you did today.

Sam nodded in agreement and turned to present his shoulder. You pulled back, and punched his shoulder with 47% of your strength. Sam fell over in pain while you smiled.

Y/N: Alright. Don't break her heart.

Sam: Noted.

You helped him up as he rubbed his shoulder.

Valkyrie: So you're heading back to Earth?

Sam nodded.

Sam: I've been gone long enough. I'll just tell the Corp I didn't find anything.

He then turned towards you.

Sam: And I'll tell everyone you're doing good. Nadia to.

You nodded.

Y/N: She will be once I get her from that damn Collector. After that, I'm punching Quill for getting in trouble with the fucking mob.

You and Sam laughed before Sam looked at the necklace you had.

Sam: So, uh, when is the wedding?

You shook your head.

Y/N: I'm not even thinking about that until I beat Odin. You, on the other hand, better not even think about proposing until Molly is at least 26.

Sam nodded. He floated up and gave a salute.

Sam: Good luck on your quest dude. I'll see you when you come back.

You saluted back.

Y/N: You know it.

Sam: Godspeed.

You smiled. Your stomach didn't turn hearing that for once.

Y/N: Yeah. Godspeed.

Sam blasted off and you turned back to the other two.

Y/N: Now, let's go free our friends.
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The Collector sat on his chair as he sipped his wine.

Collector: You know, I'm actually a nice guy. It's just business, you know?

Nadia: You're a slave trader in everything but name.

Collector: I don't like that word.

Drax: And I do not like you.

The Collector rolled his eyes before taking another sip of wine. There was a loud clash from down the hall which caught everyone's attention. From the darkness came a single golden item. The Collector recognized it immediately. You suddenly appeared and stared him down.

Y/N: It's done. Hand over my friends.

The Collector stepped down and picked up his brother's medal. He examined it before signaling his men to let your crew free. They immediately rushed over to you while you crossed your arms.

Y/N: Now, give me Stormbraker.

Collector: Hmmm. No.

He turned away and your eye twitched.

Y/N: Excuse me?

Collector: You only paid for your friends. The Strombreaker is a different transaction.

You sighed and shook your head.

Y/N: Alright then. Boys!

Suddenly, your crew of gladiators appeared from the darkness. Your numbers greatly outnumbered the Collector's. Warlock flew over to the Collector and picked him up by his collar.

Warlock: Give my lord his desired weapon or I will tear you apart limb from limb.

Rocket: Who's the new guy?

Gamora: Who's the new crew?

Y/N: Long story.

Warlock dropped the Collector down and he quickly rushed over to a locked case. He frantically unlocked the display case and reached in. He then turned towards you.

Collector: I can't pick it up.

You walked over and pushed him out of the way. You looked in and saw it.

You reached in and pulled it out. It felt so light.

Valkyrie: He's worthy?

You tucked it away in your belt and turned back to the Collector.

Y/N: Cosmo will hear about your "business" promptly. Pleasure doing business with you.

Waved and headed back to your crew.

Y/N: I think you all did great today. Why don't you take what you want?! All on me.

The men cheered and began to raid the entire room. You walked over to Nadia and pulled her into an embrace.

Y/N: You ok?

Nadia nodded. Suddenly, you had another vision.

Y/N: I won't let you get hurt again.

You pulled back and kissed her. You then turned to the others.

Y/N: I got a new ship by the way. A lot more guns and weapons to.

Rocket grinned.

Groot: I am Groot.

Y/N: I am Groot.

You all smiled before you turned towards the docks.

Y/N: Now, let's go to Asgard.