Christopher McCarthy, Hope Van Dyne, and Cassidy McCarthy, watch the night sky as fireworks explode in celebration of the lives that have returned.[1]
28th[]
Following the Avengers' victory, Wakanda holds a celebration for the return of Thanos' victims, including their royal family. The Golden City is aglow with lights, festival music, and people filling the streets with cheer.[1]
29th[]
30th[]
July[]
26th[]
Kate Bishop stands on a balance beam, supporting herself on one foot, in front of a large audience.[3]
September[]
9th[]
The mercenary company National Force hijacks a plane commanded by Captain David Rickford of the United States Air Force. The military loses contact with the plane.[4]
October[]
3rd[]
Shuri prays to Bast for help healing T'Challa's illness, offering not to question her existence. She enters and resumes work, taking control from Griot. She tries a gene sequence for a synthetic Heart-Shaped Herb, but only receives a 25% confidence rate. Shuri resumes working as T'Challa's heart rate falls. A member of the Wakandan Design Group suggests she stand by his side, but Shuri instead orders everyone to leave.[5]
November[]
30th[]
As the planet starts to heat up in preparation for the emergence, a group of Deviants, including Ghaur, are thawed after having been frozen for centuries in Alaska. The Deviants kill an entire company of oil workers and retreat to a cave, where Atlo tracks them to.[6][7][8]
December[]
5th[]
Aginar starts chewing several kernels of corn, readying them to turn into a beer. He begins fermenting the corn in his own spit.[6]
7th[]
Atlo, suspecting that Mother Amaa has changed her mind about the Emergence, decides to check on her.[6]
Mother Amaa arrives at her homestead on horseback to find Atlo sitting on her porch. She tells him that the Emergence will happen in seven days, and Atlo is satisfied to have completed their mission. Atlo tells her that Suyin is doing well away from him. Amaa encourages him to go back, but Atlo said that she would've suffered if he told her the truth about the mission. Amaa tells Atlo that since the Emergence is starting, they have to tell everyone the truth to stop it. Amaa tells Atlo that she has started to question Arishem, prompting Atlo to demand to know why.[6]
Mother Amaa tells Atlo that the Snap delayed the Emergence, but the Blip gave it enough energy to start back up. She also informs Atlo that after they part ways, she lived among the humans and saw their love and creativity. She has been changed by the humans and does not think it is worth it anymore. Atlo says that he will follow Atlo to the end, but that there is something he needs to show her.[6]
Assassination of Amaa:
Atlo and Mother Amaa arrive in Alaska to find that Deviants have melted out of the glaciers and are back. Atlo says that he knew that Amaa had changed her mind, so Amaa asks why he will not just kill her himself. Atlo explains that investigating her death will distract them until the Emergence occurs. He scolds Amaa for doubting her purpose, causing Amaa to realize that she led him down the wrong path.[6]
Atlo pushes Mother Amaa off the ledge and down towards the Deviants. Amaa grabs a shotgun and shoots one Deviant before being stabbed in the back by Ghaur. The Deviant then kills Amaa, sucking her life force out of her. While Atlo retrieves Ajak's body, Ghaur goes into a cave and starts evolving. He uses his newfound energy to help the other Deviants evolve and transform. The Deviants then leave the cave.
Atlo carries Amaa's corpse back to South Dakota and places her in the lawn. He yells and lets out a burst of his optic lasers, crying at what he's done as part of the farm burns.[6]
8th[]
In London, Suyin King sees a billboard showing the Golden Dagger that she transformed in 5000 B.C.. She goes on to take a picture of it and scrolls through the Instagram filters until she gets an alarm showing her that she is late for work. She rushes to work, heading toward the subway.[6]
Suyin arrives at the Natural History Museum to find that her boyfriend, Arnold Radisch, is filling in for her by talking about poetry, relating the poem to the Blip. Suyin walks in, much to Professor Radisch's relief, and thanks him before starting her class on apex predators. She flirts with Arnold, who tells her he'll see her tonight before leaving. This gets a laugh out Arnold's niece Selena Ciscernos and the rest of the children in the classroom.[6]
Sprite and Jaycie Kalen reunite with Sersi in the Natural History Museum, and convince her to cast an illusion onto a Deviant skull as a way to show the actual Deviant to Arnold Radisch. Arnold approaches them and says that Suyin King is teaching a lecture about apex predators.[9]
21st[]
Wanda Maximoff sits on the porch of her hideout and drinks tea. She hears a kettle whirring inside and goes to pour herself another cup. In another room, her astral form reads the Darkhold. She hears her children calling out for help.
Rewriting[]
March[]
7th[]
Using her gymnastics skills, Kate Bishop stands on a building on one foot. She leaps onto another building.
A business which is expanding its practices does so carelessly. Its practices lead to the deaths of several people. Hoping to get away with it, the business hires Fourth Wall Enterprises. Jennifer Susan Walters is chosen to go against the prestigious firm.
September[]
1st[]
Arnold Brock, having heard that the Ten Rings are searching for Shang-Chi and Xialing, begins preparing a monologue for their dinner.
Jennifer and her cousin, Bruce Banner, drive on a cliff side. Walters asks him what he has been up to, and he gives a long-winded answer, including that his Hulk Inhibitor Device keeps him in human form. Walters jokingly says that is the longest answer she has heard. Banner then points out the chopsticks in a Cheetos bag, so Walters explains that it is to avoid getting the cheese dust on her fingers. Banner admits that it is very smart.
Jennifer proposes her theory that Steve Rogers died a virgin. Suddenly, a spaceship drops down in front of them, causing Jennifer to swerve off the road. The car falls down the cliff while the two of them scream in fear.
Jennifer quickly gets out of the car, slicing her wrist on a window. She then makes her way over to the other side of the car and rips the door open to get Bruce. She unbuckles his seatbelt and pulls him out. However, Bruce realizes his inhibitor has broken and he is bleeding. He tells Jennifer to get away, but it was too late. Bruce's blood drips into her open wound, causing her to transform into a Hulk. She runs into the woods as Bruce also turns back into the Hulk.
Jennifer wakes up in the woods, in a confused daze. She slowly makes her way to the road, where she sees a bar. She walks in through the back and goes to the restroom, where she attempts to wash up. Four women walk in and rush to Jennifer's side, thinking a romantic partner was responsible for her state. They comfort her and do her makeup, giving her shoes. She asks for one of their phones to call her cousin.
While Jennifer waits outside for Banner, a few men notice her and try to flirt with her. She walks away, but the men follow. She becomes angry and turns into a Hulk, roaring at the men before being tackled and knocked out by her cousin.
Bruce brings Jennifer to his private island and does research on her blood. Finding its ability to synthesize Gamma Radiation differently that his own blood, Bruce uses it to heal his arm.
Jennifer wakes up on an island and finds a Led Zeppelin shirt in the room. She puts it on and makes her way out of the room, examining an Iron Legion helmet. She follows the sound of music to the basement and finds Bruce Banner doing research.
31st[]
November[]
1st[]
The Merchant & Treasury Service creates stricter rules regarding loans following the return of many of their clients.
Banner says that he ran from the Hulk for a long time, telling her that denying the Hulk part of her is not healthy. Walters refuses, so Banner steps in front of the Jeep. Walters tries to leave, but Banner grabs the car, asking if she thinks she can say mean things and leave. Walters says that she can and starts driving, with Banner stuck on the hood.
Walters swerves the Jeep, causing Banner to fall off under a pile of rocks. Walters stops to check on banner, who emerges from the rocks. Banner tells her that she can do better, prompting Walters to transform and attack him. Banner pushes her back, but she breaks free and flips him over her shoulder, sending him flying. As he lands, Walters goes to stomp on him, but Banner avoids.
Banner stands and claps, sending her back with a shockwave. He asks why she would not listen to someone with experience, but Walters explains that they are different. Walters tries to imitate his clap, succeeding at a less intense version. She does it repeatedly, hurting Banner's ears. She starts to return to her car, but is pushed aside by Banner. She grabs a tree and uses it to catapult its fruit at Banner, and the two continue to fight.
They roll on the ground and fall into the bar, destroying it. Banner collapses, upset, and Walters apologizes. Banner demands that Walters fix it.
Banner and Walters wreck the bar
Walters holds up a beam while Banner ties it to another pole. Banner says that he respects her choice to return to her life as a lawyer. Walters thanks her, though turns to the audience and says that he does not mean it. Banner turns back to her while Walters realizes what she did.
Walters and Banner eat Cheetos while Walters carves her initials into the bar.
As Walters packs to leave, Banner reiterates that he is the only other person who understands what she is going through. He tells her to call, and the two hug as she thanks him. Walters apologizes for being mean while telling the truth, prompting sarcastic comments about being a lawyer. Banner says that he will always be there if she changes her mind. Walters thanks him, and they say goodbye as Walters drives away.
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23rd[]
Wanting to talk to Kate Bishop about Clint Barton, Anna goes to Kate's apartment in the early hours. Getting bored of waiting for her to show up, she makes macaroni and cheese.
Kate arrives at her apartment and looks around at the damage from the fire days prior. Anna announces herself, so Kate throws a bottle of hot sauce at her. Anna catches the bottle and cheerfully greets Bishop, offering her the macaroni and cheese she had made. Belova sits down and tells Kate that she wants to talk, again offering the food. Anna looks for a fork, and is disappointed to find that she only has one.
Kate refuses to eat dinner with Anna, accusing her of trying to kill her and breaking into her apartment. Anna defends herself, saying that she was not trying to kill Bishop and that she did not break anything in the apartment. Anna promises not to hurt her and tells her to eat. Belova acknowledges that Kate thinks the situation is crazy and says that if she wanted to kill Kate, she would already be dead.
Clint arrives at Deke's apartment building and buzzes for Grills' apartment. Barton asks to get in, and Grills happily tells him to go up.
Barton gets to Grills' apartment, and Grills notices Barton's state. Barton asks to go into the apartment, and Grills says that he can.
Anna and Kate eat macaroni and cheese, and Anna asks if she is done. She puts hot sauce on the food and tells Kate that it is her first time in New York City, telling her about the landmarks she wants to see. Kate believes her to be joking, but realizes that she is serious and tells her about the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center. Anna says that she loves American Christmases and describes the taste of reindeer.
Anna asks for recommendations about places to visit, and Kate tells her a few before describing Belova as a vigilante, making Anna laugh and use Kate's full name. Kate asks if the purpose of using her full name was to point out that she knows it, and Anna says that it is, and that she knows a lot about Kate. Kate asks if Anna is in New York to talk to Clint Barton, but Anna says that she is there to kill him.
Anna asks why she risks his life for Clint and how people have forgiven him. Kate says that he saved the world, but Belova denies the comment and says that her sister, Natasha Romanoff, saved the world, surprising Bishop. Kate is relieved that she did not kill her, making Anna laugh. Kate asks why Anna is chasing Clint, and Anna suggests that Kate does not know who he is. Kate says that he came to New York to protect her, but Anna suggests that he is merely protecting his reputation, talking about the amount of people he killed.
Anna talks with Kate
Kate insists that Clint Barton is an Avenger, causing Anna to ask what it means to be an Avenger and why the word holds power that he is called a hero no matter what he does. Kate says that it means that loss and collateral damage are inevitable, causing Anna to yell that Romanoff is dead because of him. Bishop refuses to believe Belova, saying that he would not let it happen.
Anna says that it will not be difficult for her to complete her assignment, causing Kate to realize that Anna was hired to kill him. Kate claims that whoever hired her to kill Barton needs to be looked into, since he is a good person. Anna says that people are defined by what they do, not their nice words, and that there is no escaping Belova's attempts to kill him. Anna asks where Clint is, and Kate says that she does not know. Anna thanks her for spending time with her and leaves, asking Kate to stay out of her way before propeling out the window.
Clint thanks Deke for taking care of Kate's dog and asks Deke to watch him for a few more days, since his hotel does not allow dogs. Deke tells Clint that he should not stay in a hotel for Christmas, and tells him to take his couch. Clint thanks Deke, who tells him that Brooke had dropped off his and Kate's outfits, offering to show him. Clint says that he does not want to see them now and goes to sleep.
Kate Bishop returns to her mother's penthouse and finds the police arresting Jacques Duquesne, who says that it is a misunderstanding. Kate apologizes and hugs her mother, who says that Kate was right. Duquesne tells Eleanor that he does not blame her for calling the police and that he would have done the same, claiming that he is being framed. As the police take him away, he says that he will be back before Eleanor's Christmas party.
The Battle of New York memorial plaque
Clint Barton goes to the Battle of New York memorial plaque. He takes out his hearing aid and talks to Natasha, saying that she was the bravest of the Avengers. He says that he has replayed her death repeatedly in her head, hoping for a different outcome. He says that he is trying to earn what she gave him and says that he misses her. He apologizes for what he is about to do before putting on a hood and walking away.
Kate Bishop sits up in her bed and looks at her equipment and awards on her wall. She decides to call Clint and attempt to make up.
Kate's call goes to voicemail and tells him that their fight is not over, telling him to call her back.
Kate leaves another voicemail, saying that they need to talk about the woman who attacked them the previous night. She says that she does not want to say too much on the phone and tells him to call her back.
Kate leaves another voicemail and tells Clint that Jacques was arrested, wanting to discuss it with him.
Bishop continues to attempt to call Barton
Kate leaves another voicemail, admitting that she made mistakes and that she is still learning. She attempts to recreate the trick that Clint taught her, but breaks something. She swears and rushes to deal with it.
Kate leaves another voicemail, asking Clint if he thinks she wants to repeatedly call him, saying that it is his fault.
Kate leaves another voicemail, saying that their fight is not over, and that she will find him. She gets a message that his mailbox is full and cannot accept messages. Frustrated, she hits her phone onto her bed.
Sergei Valishnikov and Dean Helm drive a Trust a Bro Moving Company truck and listen to Run-DMC. Dean and Sergei agree that the group is a classic moment for tracksuits. Dean lists other moments for tracksuits, including The Royal Tenenbaums. Sergei asks if they truly look like the Royal Tenenbaums, and Tomas says that they do.
Dean comments that brass knuckles are not used as much anymore, and Sergei talks about how impractical they are. That was when Clint shoots the truck with an arrow, scaring Dean. A compartment opens in the arrow, revealing a message to Maya Lopez, asking her to go to where she first met the Ronin. Sergei reads the note aloud, and Dean gets confused, since they are not Maya.
Clint calls Laura Barton and says that they need to talk, concerning Laura. Clint tells her that their problem is getting better, saying that Maya has her watch, she looked into their family, and that a Black Widow was hired to kill him. Laura assures him that they were careful, but Clint says that if it does not end tonight, Maya's boss will be ready to get involved.
Laura tells Clint to follow his gut, realizing that it is not what he wanted to hear. Laura tells Clint that he did not call asking for permission to do anything and that he should trust his judgment. Clint agrees, and Laura says that she will always understand more than anybody else can. Clint and Laura say to each other that they love each other, and Laura tells Clint to end it.
Clint Barton retrieves the Ronin suit from the locker he stored it in. Clint reflects, and closes the locker.
Clint opens the trunk and pulls his bag out. He takes several gifts out of the trunk and is joined by Kate, who takes Lucky toward the door. Kate asks if Barton is sure it is okay that she join, and Barton says that his family is excited to meet her.
Nathaniel Barton excitedly rushes out the door and hugs Clint. Lila and Cooper Barton greet him, excited that he made it in time, while Nathaniel introduces himself to Bishop. Clint introduces Bishop and goes inside.
Clint greets Laura and hugs her. The two say that they missed each other. As Kate and Lucky enter, Clint introduces her to Laura. Laura hugs Kate.
Nathaniel opens a Nerf Blaster he received for Christmas and gets excited. Clint looks at Laura while the kids get excited and tells her that her watch was found at a black market auction. Laura takes it and thanks him, looking at the S.H.I.E.L.D. logo on the back. Clint jokingly tells her to take better care of her stuff, and Laura says that he is not one to talk. Clint asks Bishop to help him with something.
Clint Barton and Kate Bishop go outside, where Barton puts the Ronin suit onto the grill, offering her to help him end what she started. Kate lights a match and sets the suit on fire. Kate jokingly suggests a eulogy, and Clint nods. Kate suggests codenames for herself, which Clint dislikes. Barton says that he has an idea for a name.
↑While not explicitly stated, considering the narrative flow and character arcs, most of the critical action in the movie Avengers: Endgame happens within the spring season of 2021.
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