01x14 - The Flight of the Falcon

[bunniefuu]

I still don't get what's happened to my body.

Stay away from me!

[EVIL LAUGHTER] And what do we have here?

It appears Red Skull had at least one successful subject

during the Emerald Rain Project.

I've always wanted this kind of power.

Always wanted to prove myself, to beat you.

Now that I have it, that's exactly what I'm going to do.

I don't understand what's happening to you.

You wanted power so you could beat me?

What are you talking about?

I thought we were a team!

Makoto.

They appear to be resonating.

Who would have thought Hydra had another successful test

subject?

[THEME MUSIC]

Booster Pack

[ROCK MUSIC]

FRIDAY: Flight system status report.

Arc reactor output and armor control systems operating

at 100% functionality.

Initiating final stage of booster pack test flight.

Whoa!

That's awesome.

The new booster pack looks so cool.

It's just like Tony to make new toys

while Cap and I are gone.

It's not fair, if you ask me.

Where's our cool new gear?

Easy, Thor.

Tony's notorious for tinkering.

Yeah, it's basically Stark's superpower.

Super being the operative word, Hulk.

Now listen up.

If my calculations are correct-- and who am I kidding, of course

they are-- this booster pack will

theoretically allow me to travel at speeds over mach 10.

Thus ensuring our advantage over the Masters of Evil.

We all know we're really only here so you can show off.

Right?

Something like that.

And Cap, before I forget, didn't you mention we'd have

a visitor tagging along today?

A visitor?

I did.

Must be running a little late.

IRON MAN (ON COMMS): Time is money, Cap.

And I hate wasting either.

Yeah, copy that.

Go ahead and get started, Tony.

Don't have to tell me twice.

Friday, open her up.

FRIDAY: Activating booster pack.

Full throttle engaged.

[BOOMING]

Mach 8 achieved.

Mach 9 achieved.

Mach 10 achieved.

Target speed reached.

[CHEERS]

Nice job.

[ALARM BLARING]

Huh?

Huh?

Huh?

Iron Man, you OK?

Friday, what's going on?

FRIDAY: Systems showing an energy output overload.

The booster pads control system has gone haywire.

Stability levels are critical.

Continuing at this rate will cause your armor to explode.

That's not good!

You guys, why hasn't he stopped?

Adi!

I'm looking into it right now.

Huh?

That can't be.

It appears the code's been rewritten!

Kid, I highly doubt that--

FRIDAY: I've detected the origin of altered code.

The systems were hacked while it was under development.

IRON MAN (ON COMMS): Let me guess.

THE LEADER (ON COMMS): Iron Man, fellow Avengers, how are you?

If I'm not mistaken, you have no doubt

discovered my little gift.

I should have known.

You're the one that hacked my code!

What have you done to my suit?

I've made a few of my own minor improvements

to your booster pack system, that's all.

And according to my calculations,

in approximately 50 seconds, you'll

experience the expl*sive potential of my upgrades

firsthand.

It will be spectacular.

I find it rather poetic your own weapon will destroy you.

Say your goodbyes, Iron Man.

How could I have let this happen?

Friday, try to override the booster pack's control.

FRIDAY: Booster output error.

Restoration impossible.

30 seconds until detonation.

Mr. Stark!

I think I can bypass the system code.

Using Technical Act, I might be able to manipulate

the sequence.

I'll need Friday's help, but I think I can stop it.

All right, go Adi!

Now that's what I'm talking about!

You sure, kid?

FRIDAY: 20 seconds until detonation.

Tony, now!

We're out of time!

All right, then, Adi.

Let's do this.

Technical Act engaged!

[YELLING]

FRIDAY: 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10.

Friday?

FRIDAY: Detonation sequence interrupted.

You did it!

Way to go, Adi!

Don't celebrate just yet.

Huh?

I only managed to forcibly put a freeze

on the control system, which is just barely

keeping it from blowing up.

But, if the system parameters change even in the slightest,

then I'm sorry, Iron Man.

Adi, I don't understand you.

What exactly do you mean?

IRON MAN (ON COMMS): What he's trying

to say is if I try to adjust my speed in any way,

I'll be forcibly entered into a permanent retirement.

Oh?

So they were able to halt the detonation sequence?

No matter.

They've only managed to prolong the inevitable, of course.

I wonder just how long Iron Man will be able to hold out.

MAKOTO: Come on!

We have to do something!

Makoto, calm down.

How can any of you be calm?

If Iron Man reduces his speed, he'll be blown to smithereens

all over this desert.

And we don't know just how long Adi can keep this up for.

You hanging in there, buddy?

Yeah.

But I can't promise that I'll be able to maintain

it that much longer.

Tony, what's the plan?

It looks like we only have one option.

And personally, I'm not a fan.

The only way to permanently neutralize the detonation

sequence is by destroying the booster

pack's control device located at the center of the pack.

That sounds dangerous.

Destroy it how?

A direct repulsor blast would do it,

but given my current predicament,

I can't do that without altering my speed.

If we need to break Tony's new toy,

I am certainly up to the task.

I could easily destroy it with my lightning strike.

Yeah.

Remind me again, Thor, just how accurate is that thing?

Accurate enough.

Under these conditions, the blast will fry everything

within a five yard radius.

Wait, will that hurt Iron Man?

This is a bad idea.

Yeah, no, pass.

Thanks.

What we need is someone who can catch up to Tony

then specifically target the control device.

IRON MAN (ON COMMS): That's the gist of it.

Thor and I are the only ones aboard this craft

that have the capability to fly, but he's going too fast.

We'd never catch up.

MAKOTO: [CLEARS THROAT] Aren't you forgetting someone?

Makoto?

Using Aerial Act, I'm sure I could

easily catch up to Iron Man.

No sweat.

Mission

Once I reach Iron Man, I'll give that booster a good whack

and save the day.

Come on.

You really think you can fly fast enough to catch up to him?

Without breaking a sweat.

IRON MAN (ON COMMS): Makoto may be on to something.

Are you sure?

Analyzing Makoto's past ability use,

the data is surprisingly optimistic.

Theoretically, it's possible for him to catch up to me.

Told you, didn't I?

But Makoto--

It's a dangerous mission, kid.

I know it won't be easy, but we can't

just sit around doing nothing.

If Iron Man slows down at all--

[expl*si*n]

I'm the only one who's fast enough.

Isn't that right?

Don't forget, my thunder strike option

is still on the table.

IRON MAN (ON COMMS): Again, pass.

There's no room for error.

Makoto's only going to have a split

second to discharge the power.

Don't worry.

I'm only going to need one shot anyway.

Makoto, I've sent Iron Man's position to Visco.

We're counting on you.

WASP: You can do it.

I won't let you down.

Aerial Act Type 8, Flight!

Yeah!

Yes, that's it!

Keep it up, Makoto, you're doing great.

Don't stop, Makoto!

Iron Man's going too fast for him.

Come on, Makoto.

You can't slow down now!

You OK back there?

You can do this, Makoto.

I know you have it in you.

MAKOTO: Come on.

Why can't I fly faster than this?

Makoto.

He's falling too far behind.

Is this as fast as he's able to fly?

No, he's faster.

He's under too much pressure.

It's hindering his ability to focus.

Being responsible for someone else's fate

is a heavy burden to bear alone.

But if he fails, we won't have any other way

of saving Iron Man.

Pull it together, Makoto.

Show them what you're really made of.

Something's coming in fast.

FRIDAY: Unidentified flying object rapidly

approaching at your position.

What is that?

Not sure, but it's definitely trailing Makoto.

It's about time.

FALCON (ON COMMS): Hey, there, Cap.

Sorry I'm late.

So Iron Man already start the show?

Or did I miss it?

Listen, we've got ourselves a bit of a situation.

FALCON (ON COMMS): Uh-oh, that doesn't sound good.

Why don't you fill me in?

Tony's boosters have been sabotaged.

We need your help.

Makoto, look out!

Bruno?

Surprised to see me up here?

Looks like you're not the only one who can fly anymore.

Tell me, how do you like my new wings?

I'm stronger than you've ever been.

You'll never be able to defeat me now.

Not now!

There's no time.

Bruno, stop!

Friday, I've got to turn back.

Makoto needs some backup.

FRIDAY: That action is ill-advised.

Changing course will result in a drop

of flight speed, which will, in turn,

detonate your booster pack.

I'm not leaving him!

CAPTAIN AMERICA (ON COMMS): Don't worry about him, Tony.

What are you talking about?

CAPTAIN AMERICA (ON COMMS): Our guest has finally arrived.

Bruno, back off, would you?

I'm trying to save my teammate from exploding

all over the desert.

Admit it, Makoto.

Admit I'm stronger than you!

Winged daggers!

[EVIL CHUCKLE]

[TRIUMPHANT MUSIC]

Whew!

That was a close one.

Took you long enough, Falcon.

Did you get off on the wrong exit back there?

FALCON (ON COMMS): My bad.

I got a little tied up dealing with some supervillain

along the way.

He's the guest you were talking about?

Couldn't have come at a better time.

You can say that again.

Say hello to Sam Wilson, also known as Falcon.

Who does this guy think he is?

Stay out of my business!

You're definitely powerful, I'll give you that.

But you rely too heavily on your special abilities

during a fight.

I'll show you!

Where are you?

It doesn't matter where you hide!

I will find you!

The Falcon

Bruno, that little brat.

He's gone rogue.

MAKOTO: That was a nice catch back there.

Thank you.

The name's Falcon.

Pleased to meet you, Makoto.

BRUNO: What's the matter, Makoto?

Too weak to face me?

Didn't know my power scared you so much!

You're nothing but a failure!

Man, what is that guy's deal?

He's right.

I couldn't use my power when I needed it most.

I failed Iron Man and the rest of the Avengers.

Cap told me your powers are actually pretty impressive,

but power alone isn't always enough.

Why do you think baby birds have trouble

flying their first time out?

It's because they're relying on their strength

alone to carry them.

But it takes more than just strength to fly.

You may have wings, but without the wind supporting them,

you are doomed to fall every time.

Catch my drift?

Without the wind to support my wings?

So this is where you've been hiding, huh?

Ready, Makoto?

Ready for my true power?

No way.

You're not powerful.

You're just a big bully!

Ready or not, here it comes!

Bruno!

That's enough.

Let's see how you handle this!

At long last, lightning strike!

BRUNO: Why don't you mind your own business?

Makoto is our business!

We are the Avengers!

We are there for our teammates at any cost!

We risk our lives for each other!

That's right.

I'm a Future Avenger.

I have friends who I can count on,

friends who will support me no matter what.

That's it!

My friends!

They're the wind that'll carry my wings!

They give me all the strength I'll ever need.

Hey, you're starting to get it, kid.

And if you ever need my help, I'm there.

I believe it, Falcon.

FALCON: Now, what do you say we catch up to Iron Man?

MAKOTO: Let's do it.

Come back!

Makoto!

You've got us all here for support.

Go get him!

Oh, no!

Impossible.

How is he going faster than me?

THE LEADER (ON COMMS): That's enough, Bruno.

It's time you return to base.

I'll only ask once.

CHLOE: Look how fast he's going!

About time.

I knew Makoto could do it if he just believed in himself.

Check it out.

Makoto is doing it!

Are you OK, Adi?

What's wrong?

[GRUNTING]

Adi?

Well, I guess this is it.

MAKOTO: You're not giving up already, are you?

You know, if this were a food delivery service,

my meal would be free.

You're going to owe me a meal after this.

All right, Tony.

Here I come.

Come on.

I can't stabilize against all this wind!

Stay calm.

CAPTAIN AMERICA (ON COMMS): Adi, you hang in there.

What's going on?

You need to hurry.

He's not going to last much longer like this.

Adi, you can do this.

We only need a few more minutes, OK?

I'll give it everything I've got.

Oh.

[THUD]

CAPTAIN AMERICA (ON COMMS): No!

CHLOE: Adi, you have to get up!

FRIDAY: Detonation sequence re-initiated.

Detonation in eight seconds, seven, six.

Iron Man.

This can't be happening.

FRIDAY: Five, four, three, two.

Detonation sequence terminated.

Friday, disengage the booster!

Oopsy daisy.

Makoto?

Iron Man.

See, told you I could do it.

Not bad, huh?

Well, not good, per se.

But definitely not bad.

Kidding.

All joking aside, you did a great job today.

I want to thank you, Makoto, from the bottom of my heart.

Come on.

You would have done the same for me.

CHLOE: Uh, guys, don't forget Adi worked really hard,

too, you know?

IRON MAN (ON COMMS): He certainly did.

And I'm grateful to him for his help.

I'm sorry, guys.

I didn't mean to run out of gas so close to the finish line.

IRON MAN (ON COMMS): There's no need to apologize.

You gave it everything you had.

We couldn't have done it without you, Adi.

That means a lot to me, Iron Man.

MAKOTO: Code names?

That's right.

We were thinking maybe you Future Avengers

would want your own code names, specifically tailored

based on your abilities.

Consider it the next step in your hero training.

All of the greatest superheroes have code names.

How about-- Makoto, how do you feel

about the name The Extraordinary Falcon Junior?

Their code names have already been decided?

Really?

Bummer.

Hmm.

Makoto, from this day forward, you'll be known as Hurricane.

CAPTAIN AMERICA: And Adi, you'll be known as Codec.

Oh, man!

Our names are so cool!

Codec, huh?

Thanks, I guess.

And Chloe, your name is--

I must respectfully decline.

And why would you do that?

I mean, listen, you and Adi were the real heroes today.

If I'm getting a code name, I want to have earned it.

What's wrong with taking a freebie?

Did you hear me?

I'll get my code name when I've earned it and that's final!

Yeah.

And when the time comes, I'll think up a glorious code name.

And forget about calling me Falcon Girl

or anything absurd like that.

Hmm.

Well how does Falcon Lady sound to you?

Wasp!

I forbid Falcon from having anything to do

with deciding my code name!

MAKOTO: I don't know.

Falcon Lady sounds pretty awesome to me.

CHLOE: Ugh.

You guys are the worst!

[THEME MUSIC]

(SINGING) Avengers.

Avengers.

Future Avengers.

(ROBOTIC VOICE) Avengers.

Avengers.

Future Avengers.

Yeah.

Avengers.

Future Avengers.

Makoto and Adi have certainly had their fair share

of heroic moments, but poor Chloe

is starting to feel like she's missing out on the action.

She needn't worry, though.

Chloe's time to shine is just around the corner.

Maybe she can help Captain Marvel deal with her imposter.

Is she a new villainous foe, or just a fanatic cosplay fan?

If that weren't enough to deal with,

guess who stands in the way of our heroes

who are working hard to find out the true identity

of this imposter.

On the next episode of Marvel's Future Avengers, Ms. Marvel.

Catch the future, Avengers.