02x12 - The Maximus Armada

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[MUSIC PLAYING]

Just like we trained.

Dual arrowed expl*si*n.

It's not too late.

This can end in peace.

Let's work together and
find out who's behind this.

The Avengers have remained unchecked

and unhinged for far too long,
and we must stop them.

[MUSIC CONTINUING]

CREW: Sir, all system checks are complete.

Earth will soon be in firing range.

MAXIMUS: [VOICEOVER] Finally,
Black Bolt's reign will come to an end

and mine will soon begin.

Maximus is the one
who's been spreading the myths.

He also set up the ambush.

He wants to take Black Bolt's throne.

Maximus orchestrated all of this

to keep everyone angry and afraid.

We told you the Avengers were set up,

but Black Bolt went to fight them anyway.

But thankfully, everyone reconciled
before it was too late.

The Avengers and
Black Bolt found peace and joined forces,

but then Maximus confronted us
and said he had other plans.

So he imprisoned us here
and we've been locked in this cell

-with no food or water.
-Stop it.

Not to mention no bathroom.

Stop.

The armada is already on its way to Earth.

If we don't act, the w*r will begin soon.

It's up to us to stop Maximus.

Let's go.

One problem, no key.

Way ahead of you.

[SCREAMS]

Stand back a bit.

[ALARM SOUNDING]

That doesn't sound good.

Don't worry, we'll be okay once I explain

the situation to the guards.

Hope so.

I doubt it.

He replaced the security team
with his own private soldiers

in case something
happens while he's gone.

[LASER g*nshots]

Why didn't you say so?

We tried warning you.

But you interrupted us.

[FIGHTING NOISES]

Black Bolt's armada.

It can't mobilize without
the King's orders.

This is simply treasonous.

Maximus has usurped the throne.

So that's what this is about.

He created the afflicted
to cause a civil w*r between Earth

and Attilan to distract us.

How do we stop an invading space fleet?

King's power was near limitless,

and even he couldn't
withstand Attilan's forces.

With an armada of this size,
what chance do we have?

We need to surprise him,
catch him off guard somehow.

Any ideas?

Yeah. How about some satellite
with giant laser cannons and stuff?

Why not?

ADI: Nothing like that
exists in real life.

MAKOTO: How do you know?
CAPTAIN AMERICA: Because it's ill*gal.

The nations of the world all agreed

to ban any weapons in outer space

because it would be too dangerous.

Hey, Friday, boot up
satellites 1 through 12

and ensure their laser
cannons are all primed.

-FRIDAY: Yes, sir.
-[GASP]

-Tony.
-You can ground me later, okay, Cap?

-Do not fire.
-[GASP]

There are innocent Attilians
aboard those ships.

We must do something.

MAXIMUS: Black Bolt can shatter a star

with nothing more than a whisper,

and yet, here we stand unchallenged.

Brother's unwavering love for his people

is his greatest weakness.

He doesn't dare attack and risk the lives

of countless Attilians,
so I'll just have to strike first.

Vessel 2, ready on your command.

Vessel 3, all systems are a go.

Vessel 4, awaiting order to attack.

Prince Maximus, the citizens of Attilan

stand prepared to fight alongside you.

Let us take vengeance
for our fallen King.

ATTILIANS: Yeah.

[CHANTING] Vengeance for the King.

Vengeance for the King.

MAXIMUS: Can you hear them, brother?

Such loyal subjects.

Does it hurt knowing
they'll unwittingly bring about

your destruction, all while believing
they're avenging their beloved King?

The time is now.

Set your aim for Avengers Tower.

The Avengers will be the first
to feel the hammer of justice.

Fire your missiles.

[LASER g*nshots]

[BEEPING]

Heads up. A barrage of missiles
just reached our line of defense.

We got incoming.

All right, then, get everyone ready.

Our hands are about to become very full.

We gotta rely pretty heavily
on Black Bolt for this one,

but let's do our best
to make it easy on him.

Well, good luck.

We've all got your back.

Destroy.

-Oh, right.
-Amazing.

Erase.

Close call, but that did it.

[BEEPING]

Hang on. There's more.

Vanquish.

The... The missiles, sir.

They've been destroyed.

-Try again.
-Impossible.

No one has ever withstood
a barrage as*ault from the armada before.

Don't give up.

Their earthly defenses
are no match for the might

of our full power.

Fire. Don't stop till it's done.

[BEEPING]

There's just too many of them.

Decimate.

This has to end.

Black Bolt cannot sustain
this power for much longer,

and when he reaches his threshold,

we'll all be defenseless
against the armada.

To stop the armada, we'll need to confront

Maximus and take full control.

Sounds like a plan.

So where is he?

Well, he's just beyond these guards.

It's no use.

We're too outnumbered.

KAMALA: Crystal, don't give up.

I'm scared.

Yeah, so am I.

Me, too, but we have to do it.

There's too much at stake not to.

Right.

Well, that's what Makoto would say
if he were here right now.

Maybe it's best if we take the lead
for the time being.

You can watch our backs.

Uh, what do you mean by we?

You have the ability to
transform, too, don't you?

[GASP]

-You're not saying...
-Mmm-hmm.

It's showtime, Kamala.

Come on, let's get started.

Hang on. What's the plan?
Chloe, hold up.

-[MUSIC PLAYING]
-Hmm?

After them. They're getting away.

All right, Kamala, you ready?

Just follow my lead.

Sure, but this might go better
if you tell me what we're doing.

That way, sir. Hurry.

We couldn't stop them.

They're too strong.

Knew that would work.

Nicely done.

Huh?

Done and done.

Wow, you did it.

Wait.

If you can...

Huh?

Your transformation ability,
it gives me an idea.

That move, that's how we're
going to get close to Maximus.

I'm nervous, but with your help,
we can't fail.

Uh-huh.

Whatever you need.

Iron Man, they just fired another attack.

Black Bolt.

You must rest, my King.

Black Bolt, it's time to tag out.

We'll take it from here.

Avengers, assemble.

Doesn't this feel a
little out of our league?

Nothing's out of our league.

We're Future Avengers.

Stay sharp.

We can't afford
a single m*ssile getting through.

Repulser.

Lightning strike.

Wing daggers.

Double Impact.

[expl*si*n]

[LAUGHS]

[SCREAMS]

Oh, no.

[GROWLING]

I do not believe it.

That brute strength,
he's a beast.

Look in a mirror lately?

Touché.

Thanks, Hulk. Good save.

Yeah, Hulk, nice catch.

Makoto, here comes more.

-Don't miss any this time.
-Got it.

More. Don't stop firing.

The victory for the people of Attilan
is all but assured.

We shall defeat the Avengers
and take their... [STATIC]

What? Where did he go?

-Huh?
-What's going on?

It can't be.

I don't understand.

The King is alive?

Attention,
citizens of Attilan.

You have all been deceived,
for Black Bolt lives.

Listen for yourselves.

You've been led into
a w*r based on lies.

Black Bolt revealed to me
that it was Maximus

who conjured up this scheme.

He envied his brother
and coveted the throne,

so he devised a plan to displace us.

Maximus released the mist causing discord

between Attilan and Earth.

-That can't be.
-Maximus, what's going on?

Tell me this isn't true.

They must be mistaken.

What have you made us do, Prince Maximus?

ATTILIAN: Explain yourself.

ATTILIAN: Maximus, answer us.

IRON MAN: They didn't
pay their m*ssile bill?

What's going on?

Whatever is happening,
I just hope it lasts.

Do not be fooled, my compatriots,

for those two impostors

are not our dear Black Bolt or Medusa.

This is merely a cheap trick,
an illusion made

by the two female earthlings.

CHLOE: [VOICEOVER]
How can he tell?

Are we that obvious?

KAMALA: [VOICEOVER]
I knew this was a bad idea.

We are so busted.

Crystal would know her own kid.

The poor girl is just confused.

Her sister's declining
health has her under too much stress.

CRYSTAL: [VOICEOVER] How dare you.

It's your fault Medusa was
injured in the first place.

I trusted you.

I won't make that mistake again.

I, too, was misled.

Maximus's lies.

They had blinded me,

but I see now that this w*r
is due to his selfishness.

MAXIMUS: [VOICEOVER] Foolish child.

I won't let you take this from me.

I can prove they are impostors.

Maximus, quit this farce.

Call off the attack.

On the day of our King's coronation,
by way of Medusa,

Black Bolt delivered an eloquent
and rousing speech to our fair people.

As I ascend the throne, I leave

with you a solemn promise and a credo

by which we should all abide.

If you two truly are who you claim to be,

then why don't you answer me this?

Tell us, what promise did our King make

the people of Attilan that day?

[GASP]

Don't tell me you've forgotten.

You see, that's just not possible.

Black Bolt's promise,
every citizen of Attilan

has carved it into their memory
and knows it by heart.

So what did he say?

No. How did I not see this coming?

It's just as I suspected.

I can see right through
your deceptive tricks.

Patience.

Our King speaks through Medusa.

What?

Sister, what did he say?

CHLOE: [VOICEOVER]
How would I know what he said?

Even if I guessed,
my chances of being right

are like one in a million.

We should just give up.

Wait.

That's it.

Go on, tell them.

On coronation day,
our King spoke of perseverance

and swore that no matter
how hard things were, or how scary,

that he would never give up or quit.

What? How did you...

That's right, never give up.

Black Bolt really is alive.

Right.

Obviously, she's paraphrasing.

No matter how difficult things may get,

I will never give up
on walking the path of righteousness,

nor should you.

Our powers make us responsible for those

unable to protect themselves.

Attilians, please.

You must not give up on peace.

KAMALA: [VOICEOVER] These guys
are more like the Avengers than I thought.

CHLOE: [VOICEOVER]
Looks like the requirements

of being a hero are the same
throughout the universe.

-[GASPS]
-Attack.

[LASER g*nshots]

[FIGHTING NOISES]

-Huh?
-[GASP]

Uh...

In the end, the truth always prevails.

I am truly disappointed to see
you betray your fellow people.

What was it that you hoped to gain
with your little act

of rebellion?

No, you've betrayed Attilan.

We only used our tricks to expose you.

I'm willing to admit that much.

Come on, girls. Stand tall.

Don't give up.

I refuse to stand
here and let this entitled jerk

hurt anyone else.

[CRYING]

[DOG BARKING]

[GASPS]

Medusa.

Sister.

MAXIMUS: [VOICEOVER]
Such a pitiful woman.

It's a shame to have to
destroy something so beautiful.

What are you doing out of bed?

Think of your health.

You need to be resting.

Our people have already lost their King.

If anything were to happen
to you, the people of Attilan

would be inconsolable.

Please, return to the medical bay.

Maximus, enough with your lies.

Black Bolt, he's alive.

He's back on Earth,
protecting their people from your attacks.

How could you possibly
know such a thing?

I hear him.

He calls to me.

You're worse off than I thought.

How could I be so foolish as to forget

that you are able to hear the King's voice
through telepathy?

But even your powers have their limits.

You must be in close proximity
for that to work.

The distance between
Earth and Attilan exceeds your reach.

It's sad, really.

Your declining health must be causing you

to suffer from hallucinations.

No, Maximus.

He lives.

And if you hold a special place
in your heart full of love

and respect for the King,
you can hear him speaking to you,

no matter where he is.

All you have to do is listen.

[MUSIC PLAYING]

We've heard enough, Medusa.

Your mind is clearly unwell.

I order you to return to
the medical bay at once.

Black Bolt is gone,
but we'll have our revenge.

[GASP] I heard him.

Me, too. It's our King.

He is alive.

I can't believe it. It's really him.

The King speaks to me.

ATTILIAN: He was alive this whole time?

ATTILIAN: Maximus, what have we done?

Please, forgive us.

ATTILIAN: Our King,
he's apologizing to us.

ATTILIAN: He says
he's sorry for letting hatred consume him.

He's sorry for letting
it cloud his judgment,

blinding him from the truth.

He's asking for our forgiveness.

We're turning back for Attilan.

All fleets withdraw and return to base.

Vessel 7 standing down.

If you retreat, you'll be labeled

a traitor to the throne.

ATTILIAN: Prince Maximus, you really

don't hear the King's voice?

Of course I don't, you fool.

It's impossible.

Then Crystal spoke the truth.

There is no love for your
brother in your heart.

[GASP]

Does this mean we stopped the w*r?

I think so.

[LAUGHS]

We did it.

-Can you believe it?
-That was a close call.

You were so amazing back there.

-We make a good team.
-I'm so glad it's finally over

This doesn't make any sense.

My plan was foolproof.

I'll just have to finish this myself.

ADI: Mr. Stark, I don't
know what you guys did,

but the Attilan army is retreating,

although it appears the flagship
is still holding its position.

That must be Maximus.

So why didn't he fall back
with the rest of his fleet?

ADI: Beats me.

What's our next move?

I'm working on it.

Think he wants to fight us all by himself?

It's hard to tell.

Listen, maybe we should strike
while he's vulnerable.

She's right. This may be the last
chance we'll ever get.

Let's end this once and for all.

[MUSIC PLAYING]

My King, leave Maximus to us.

If you continue to push yourself,

I fear you'll end up...

I understand your concern,
but Black Bolt must

tend to this matter personally.

It's his duty as a king and as a brother.

ATTILIAN: Prince Maximus,
we need to retreat.

MAXIMUS: We'll do no such thing.

We can't stay.

The king, he'll destroy us if he attacks.

I know.

I'm aware of my brother's power.

I never expected it would come to this.

I thought I'd prepared for every outcome.

Calm yourself, Maximus.

There has to be something
you haven't thought of yet.

There's always a way out.

The throne is within your grasp,

but you are running out of time.

Good luck.

We'll be standing by if you need support.

You've got this.

Go get him.

[DING]

This is far from over, brother.

Punishment.

[expl*si*n]

[GASP] He really did it.

Well done, my King.

It's finally over.

The people of Earth and Attilan

have you to thank
for preventing a tragic w*r.

But thanks will have to wait.

We're not out of the woods yet.

What are you talking about?

Just before the expl*si*n,
I detected some escape pods.

You got eyes on them, Adi?

Yeah, and in a few minutes,
we're about to have

a bunch of unfriendly visitors.

We're outnumbered, Mr. Stark.

Once they break through the atmosphere,

it's going to be impossible
to stop them all.

Black Bolt, descent now.

Curse that brother of yours.

His treachery has forever stained

the reputation of the inhumans.

If we don't stop it,
we'll never have peace.

Please forgive us, Avengers.

Earth should have
never been dragged into this conflict.

Don't worry about it.

We've made some
pretty powerful friends on our way

to becoming heroes.

Isn't that right?

[MUSIC PLAYING]

See that?

There's no way we can lose
with a powerhouse team like this.

Don't forget about me.

Listen up, team. We've come a long way,
but it's not over.

It's time we settle things with Maximus.

Avengers, assemb...

Oh, come on, Cap.

Think new for a change.

I've got just the thing.

Let's kick some butt
and take some names.

Yeah.

[MUSIC PLAYING]

♪ Avengers ♪

♪ Avengers ♪

♪ Future Avengers ♪

♪ Avengers ♪

♪ Avengers ♪

♪ Future Avengers ♪

♪ Yeah ♪

♪ Avengers ♪

♪ Future Avengers ♪

NARRATOR: Will Maximus
finally be brought to justice,

or will his plan to
dethrone Black Bolt succeed?

The Inhumans have joined
forces with the Avengers.

Their combined strength may just be

enough to save the world,
but not without the help

of the Future Avengers.

The kids once destined
to live lives of villainy

have proved themselves
to be true heroes.

Next time on Marvel Future Avengers,

the Avengers' last stand.

Catch the future, Avengers.