Iron Man's Past, Ezekiel's Revenge, and the Future Avengers' Moral Dilemma

Tony Stark's past as a weapons trader doesn't negate his present heroism.

### Iron Man's Past and the Attack on the TV Station
* 📺 Makoto asks Tony Stark to build him armor, but Tony refuses, explaining that his armor is essential to his survival due to shrapnel near his heart from a past ambush.
* 💥 Tony's past as a weapons trader, "merchant of death," is revealed, contrasting with his present-day heroism.
* 🚨 The TV station is attacked by Iron Monger, Ezekiel Stane (Obadiah's son), seeking revenge for his father's imprisonment.
* 🤔 Adi questions his own potential as a hero, grappling with his own past experiences and self-doubt.
* ⚔️  A battle ensues between Iron Man and Iron Monger, revealing Tony's past actions and Ezekiel's justified anger.
* 🔥 During the battle, a gas main explodes, and Adi bravely saves a trapped girl, showcasing his heroic potential.
* 🗣️ Tony confronts Ezekiel, acknowledging his past mistakes but emphasizing that they don't define him, highlighting the importance of learning from mistakes.
* ✨ The episode concludes with Adi reflecting on his future and Tony's advice: "You can't change your past, but you can choose your future."

[EPIC MUSIC] Type 10! Makoto, Chloe, Adi, like the rainbow you see before us, you

must become a bridge—a bridge to the future. [THEME MUSIC] [MELLOW MUSIC]

MAKOTO: Oh, come on. Please? Please? Ugh. Do you have an off switch, kid?

MAKOTO: Tony, think about it. I could be just like you. TONY: It's Mr. Stark.

If I had sweet armor like yours, I'd be unstoppable. Makoto, you just learned that powerful new technique

in K'un-Lun, didn't you? I want more than that. Like ka-blam!

I catch him off guard with a turbo-boosted right hook. So what do you say, Tony?

Not going to happen. Come on. Why not? Enough! Why, though? My armor is not a toy.

Who said anything about it being a toy? [GROANS] I just figured if you made me some armor,

I could be more helpful around here! Unbelievable. He's such a cheapskate.

Tony's anything but cheap. The Iron Man armor is more than just a weapon. That armor also helps keep Tony alive.

Wait, what? How do you mean? His armor is a big part of him. Without it, Tony's life could be in real danger.

I still don't understand. Well, long before Tony donned the Iron Man armor, he was a renowned businessman who traveled the world.

[TENSE MUSIC] On a trip gone wrong, Tony was severely wounded and kidnapped in an ambush led by local terrorists.

The blast left shrapnel in his chest, centimeters from his heart. One wrong move could have been fatal.

He couldn't get the metal out, so Tony developed a magnetic arc reactor and installed it in his chest.

On that day, Iron Man was born. I had no idea. So his butt-kicking armor also saved his butt, and he

still won't build me one? This again? You see, that just proves my point.

[LAUGHS] The boy never seems to give up, does he? Heroes are expected to be super strong.

Otherwise, how else are we going to protect people in need? You have a point. We must continue training to build our strength.

Show the baddies who's boss. What about you, Adi? What kind of hero do you want to be?

Well, I-- man, I don't know. Good question. Huh. [PENSIVE MUSIC]

Heroes, huh. Am I a hero? The things that I've done. No, I'm no hero.

[KNOCKING ON DOOR] It's open. Come in. Captain America? Hey, you got a few minutes?

Yeah, of course. Good. I noticed you seemed a bit rattled back there. Anything you want to talk about?

[EMOTIONAL MUSIC] I don't know if you'd understand. I've seen a lot over the past 100 years.

It's just... you Avengers are great. I mean, you guys are real heroes.

I'm not. I don't know if I'm hero material. Listen, Adi.

[ALARM RINGING] Huh? [DRAMATIC MUSIC] What's going on?

Friday? FRIDAY: The local TV station is under attack. By who? Is that...

Iron Monger. IRON MONGER: I expected more security in a place like this.

Doesn't anyone care about live television anymore? [GROWLS] IRON MONGER: This is a message for the merchant

of death, Tony Stark. Merchant of death? IRON MONGER: Your day has come.

It's time for you to pay for your crimes, Tony. [GROWLS] IRON MONGER: You have one day to hand yourself over.

I'll be waiting. And come alone. Leave your little friends out of this. Oh, man.

This is going to be epic. It's an old-fashioned heavyweight challenge. What deception is this?

Obadiah Stane is supposed to be locked up in prison. Tony personally made certain that dude wasn't

getting out anytime soon. There's no report of a prison breakout, so who's in the Iron Monger armor?

Ezekiel. Huh? He's Obadiah's son. The kid holds a personal grudge.

So he came here to avenge his dad. Tony, you know it's a trap, don't you?

You don't have to do this. Oh, come on. Don't worry about it. I don't have time to resolve this little brat's

daddy issues, anyway. Iron Monger really put Tony on edge. What did he mean by "pay for your crimes"?

Sounds serious. And why did he call him the merchant of death? Bad guys say crazy stuff all the time.

Tony is a superhero. Visco, run a search for Tony Stark's history. VISCO: Okay, dokey.

CHLOE: It looks like it's mostly news about Iron Man saving people. See?

I told you. Tony is one of the good guys. Wait. What's that say? Record profits for Stark International in weapons

trade and development. What? That can't be right. These articles are pretty old. But even so, if what they're saying

is true, before Tony became Iron Man, he was an infamous weapons trader, a true merchant of death.

[DRAMATIC MUSIC] So you think you're a hero now, Stark? Have you forgotten?

Have you forgotten all the lives you sold just to make a profit? I haven't forgotten!

All the things you've done, I'll never forget.  Technical Act. [TENSE MUSIC]

Let's see who you really are. Find anything interesting? I'm not a fan of people sneaking around my facility.

If you've got something to ask me, now's your time, kid. I tell you, it's a lot easier than hacking my archive.

OK. Were you really a weapons trader? I found reports saying you sold your weapons to the highest

bidder, regardless of what would happen to those on the receiving end. Tell me, is it true?

Yes. What you've read about me, it's no secret. But how? How can someone with a past like that be an Avenger?

How can anyone trust you after the things you've done? A history like that makes you seem worse than most villains.

What makes you think you're a hero? Beats me, kid. What? Story time's over for the night.

Go to bed. Slow down, or you'll choke. I need to. My aerial act burns up too many calories.

Are you going to finish that toast? Well, go ahead and help yourself, why don't you?

It's good to see them in such high spirits. It is. But I'm a little concerned about Adi.

Yeah, he hasn't eaten today. That's not good. You think something might be wrong with the kid, Cap?

Well, something's bothering him. I think he's working through some personal issues.

What do you think it is? Trauma? Well, once I find out, I'll be sure to let you guys know.

Maybe the answer to this mystery is he just isn't hungry. Argh! [ALARM RINGING]

[DRAMATIC MUSIC] Right on time. IRON MONGER: What's the matter, Tony?

Too ashamed to show yourself? Tony. Huh. I figured maybe your guilt would have forced

you out of hiding, coward. Maybe seeing the consequences of your actions will help motivate you.

Hit the cameras. Huh? What do you think he means by that? What is he up to?

IRON MONGER: If you won't come and face me, I'll just give this city a classic Stark

Industries welcome. Don't keep me waiting. Tony! I'll be back. Don't wait up.

Mr. Stark? He's going to need backup. Agreed. Avengers assemble! You go protect the civilians.

Get them clear. Right. Let's get going, Adi. Yeah. There are nicer ways to get my attention.

Singing telegram, maybe? [THUD] [GROANS] Seems you haven't lost your edge.

But you're using outdated tech. What? Ah! You can't even begin to imagine how long I've

I waited for this moment, Stark. Where did you get that armor? You took my father from me, and you

locked him away like he was some disgusting, common criminal! Your father is a criminal, Ezekiel.

It takes one to know one, doesn't it? Your hypocrisy knows no bounds. It's time that you answer for all the pain

that you've caused! [SCREAMING] Everyone stay calm. We're here to help.

This way, quickly! [EXPLOSION] Aerial Act, Type 10. Bind!

Nice catch. Hurry up, clear out! OK. Nicely done, Makoto. Adi, let's go.

Um, right. [DRAMATIC MUSIC] How do you like my new suit? It's based on my father's design,

with some of my own modest improvements. It's nothing more than a cheap imitation of my design.

Nothing beats the original! I've analyzed your fighting patterns. [GROANS] I can predict your every move!

[DRAMATIC MUSIC] Adi, you OK? You don't look so good. No, it's nothing.

[EXPLOSION] [GASPS] The gas main just blew! [SCREAMING]

GIRL: Help! Help! Mommy! Mommy! She's trapped! Adi, it's too dangerous!

Adi! No, wait! We'll handle it. [EXPLOSION] Repulsor!

[GROANING WITH EFFORT] You call that a punch? Come on, Tony. Got anything new?

[GROANING] [EXPLOSION] Give it up. You've lost. I've spent years studying your tactics.

The data I collected and programmed into this suit will counter your every move. No matter how hard you try, you will never beat this armor.

[GROANS] Adi. Goodbye, Tony. Ah! GIRL: Help me!

[CRYING] I can't lift it up. The fire is getting closer. GIRL: [CRYING]

[GROANING WITH EFFORT] Iron Man. What's the matter? Are your repulsors broken?

Yeah, well, I was a bit preoccupied. That was brave of you, Adi.

I couldn't just leave her. Now, get her out of here. It's still not safe.

Right. Hmm. I guess you didn't calculate for any variables in your programming. How are you still standing?

It's called being a hero. Huh? How dare you call yourself a hero!

My father was imprisoned for doing the very thing you built a fortune on. What gives you the right to be praised as a hero?

Your crimes are no different. So why aren't you locked in a cell next to him?

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Makoto's desire for Iron Man armor and Tony Stark's refusal

Makoto persistently asks Tony Stark for Iron Man armor.

Makoto expresses his desire to be like Tony Stark.

Makoto mentions his newly learned technique in K'un-Lun.

Tony Stark refuses, stating his armor is not a toy.

Explanation of Tony Stark's past and the creation of the Iron Man armor

The Iron Man armor is explained as more than just a weapon; it's vital to Tony's survival.

Tony Stark's near-fatal injury and the subsequent creation of the arc reactor are described.

Details of the ambush and resulting injuries are given.

The shrapnel in his chest and the creation of the arc reactor are highlighted.

The connection between the armor saving Tony's life and his refusal to create one for Makoto is established.

Discussion on heroism and Adi's identity crisis

A discussion about the expectations and responsibilities of heroes takes place.

The importance of continued training to build strength is emphasized.

Adi questions his own identity as a hero.

Adi expresses self-doubt about being a hero.

Captain America notices Adi's distress and offers support.

Iron Monger's attack and revelation of Tony Stark's past

A TV station is under attack by Iron Monger.

Iron Monger delivers a message to Tony Stark, calling him a 'merchant of death'.

The identity of Iron Monger is questioned.

Iron Monger is revealed to be Ezekiel Stane, seeking revenge for his father.

Research reveals Tony Stark's past as a weapons trader.

Tony Stark's past as a 'merchant of death' is confirmed.

Confrontation and acceptance of Tony Stark's past

Tony Stark is confronted about his past as a weapons trader.

Questions are raised about his suitability as an Avenger given his past.

Ezekiel confronts Tony about his past and hypocrisy.

Tony acknowledges his past mistakes but refuses to let them define him.

Adi's reflection on heroism and Tony Stark's guidance

Adi questions Tony Stark about his ability to be a hero despite his past.

Tony Stark advises Adi that while the past cannot be changed, the future can be chosen.

Captain America praises Adi's heroic act of saving the girl.