Rally squeezed through the sun-warmed gates, poster folded tightly in both hands. “Hulk and Thor! Hulk and Thor!” chanted the animal fans. Rally pressed the poster against the railing and bounced on the balls of the feet.
Across the court, Hulk smashed the ball beyond the baseline. Thor spun his racket like lightning and won the point while Falcon and Black Panther slid after it.
Rally cheered until the poster flapped against the railing. Then it slipped free with a soft paper sigh.
Hulk and Thor argued over the next serve. Hulk slammed the ball into the net; Thor swatted the next one wide. The poster tumbled onto the court.
Black Panther picked up the poster gently. Rally slid down the bleachers and reached both hands forward. “Can I have it back?”
Hulk and Thor stopped arguing. Rally pointed to the line. “Play fair—then I’ll cheer for both teams.”
Hulk and Thor nodded and shook hands. Rally took back the poster and unfolded it wide, showing both heroes together.
Together, Hulk and Thor played a beautiful match. The ball flashed over the net, point after point, beneath the bright sky.
At last, the final point slipped through Rally’s fingers into the other side. Rally stood first and clapped. The poster waved in the sun.
Falcon and Black Panther jogged over and high-fived Rally together. The stadium erupted: “Hulk and Thor!” The cheer rolled across the clouds like thunder.