Location: S.M.A.S.H. HQ, Vista Verde…

After deciding that she wanted to be a protector of the world with her new hulk like take & powers instead of a living gamma weapon used to planetary conquest or destruction, Luz was now a part of & a new agent of S.M.A.S.H. But the purple She-Hulk knows that she has a long way to go before becoming a full time hero that can be relied on by others who are in trouble, every path has a bump in the road or a wall put in front as an obstacle which in the hulk’s case, to smash through. Right now, she is standing there front and center with Red Hulk walking back & forth in full on general mode.

Red Hulk: Alright new recruit, since you're a part of the team, you think it's a gonna be a walk in the park, eh soldier?

Luz: Well uh no-

Red Hulk looks Luz dead in the eye, making her gulp.

Red Hulk: Of course it's a No! If you're gonna be a Hulked out hero & a full fledged Agent of S.M.A.S.H, you gotta be well trained & prepared, gotta have not just strength and power alone but skills, perseverance, the right weapons, the intell, awareness and observation of your surroundings cuz you never know what enemy or enemies you will face out there on the battlefield! All five of us shall test you & when you're training with me, you'll address me as Sir, understand?!

Luz: (salutes) Sir, Yes Sir!

Red Hulk: (yells) I CAN'T HEAR YOU, PLUM MAGGOT!!

Luz: (yells back) SIR, YES SIR!!

It cuts to an off camera conversation with Red Hulk sitting in a chair with the smash logo behind him, arms crossed.

Red Hulk: Ya always gotta have a stone heart & the dominant will to put fear into the new recruits in training. Heh, I've trained & scared a lot of ‘em in my days as general, some failed and some succeeded. Trying to “go with the flow” or “wing it” in military work ain't gonna fly cuz one raw mistake can cost you & I know I'm being hard on this Luz girl but who's to say those scumbags who kidnapped her ain't looking for the kid right now? Just helping her out in preparations for when she & all of us face them & burn their entire foundation into the ground.

End of conversation. It cuts back to Luz in front of a hulk sized training dummy.

Red Hulk: You'll need to learn that relying on your powers may be good but there are times where an enemy can observe your gamma energy constructs & find a way to use that against you, render your powers useless. Which is why you're gonna test your physical attributes so you won't just be a sitting duck. Do you have any particular fighting styles before or during your imprisonment?

Luz: Well… before I have dabbled a bit in tae kwon do & I once tried out for a junior boxing club, got some moves down but man I was sore as the opposing boxers had a mean hook &-

Red Hulk: (serious tone) Let's see it.

Luz: O-Oh. Ok Sir.

Red Hulk: And don't hold back, imagine the dummy as the lead mastermind behind your kidnapping, let that anger out & sharpen it through each punch and kick.

Luz nods as she approaches the training dummy, entering a boxing stance. She begins to remember the 3 years of pain, torture, the tasks she was forced to do & the monsters that were once people she was forced to fight, the scars, and finally the employer who wanted her as a weapon, she couldn't remember in full detail but it was a shadowy silhouette of a female with cold, soulless eyes. Luz felt her anger rising as she begins to hit the training dummy in the face & abs with well coordinated, solid and swift boxing punches, swings and hooks.

Luz kept up the offense with grunts escaping her lips, growls in anger as each punch made a large dent in the training dummy. She continues to let out that rage while switching from boxing to tae kwon do with delivering swift yet hard martial arts style combo attacks, mostly ending them with kicks, the training dummy was taking a lot of damage until Luz finishes it with one final kick.

Luz: RRRHAAAAAAAAAAAAHHH!!!

That kick to the training dummy sent it flying into the walls with a loud thud, the head now decapitated from the dummy's body. Luz was breathing heavily as that rage faded away, Red Hulk placing a hand on her shoulder.

Red Hulk: Well done.

Luz: Thanks Sir, that exactly felt pretty good. (Smiles) I feel much better after letting that rage out. I heard that if you keep it in or let it consume you, you'll lose yourself & it'll destroy you from the inside.

Red Hulk: What're you? A wisdom guru or something, recruit?

Luz only laughed sheepishly, rubbing the back of her head.

******

We cut to Luz with Red Hulk along with Skaar in the weapons vault.

Red Hulk: Alright recruit, now Skaar is gonna help ya with your weapon proficiency.

Skaar pulls out his blade.

Skaar: Skaar teach Purple She-Hulk art of weapon fighting!

Skaar does a couple of wild, swift and wicked slash & slices with his blade but one wrong slash hit/broke something followed by a scream. Skaar, Red & Luz turn to see She-Hulk standing there with a large glass container of red punch now split in half on the floor followed by a tray, some cups & a pile of red punch on the floor & some on Jen's suit clad chest. She had her hands on her hips & with an angry, stern glare.

Skaar: Oops. Skaar sorry.

She-Hulk: (sighs) So much for a red punch break. Also, you're cleaning this up when you're done, Skaar.

She turns to leave in order to change into a new wardrobe. Red Hulk types in the password code for access, opening the weapons vault, Luz whistles at the sight of them.

Red Hulk: Anywho, even weapons can play a factor on the battlefield. Gotta be prepared but not overly or under, they can be used offensively or defensively. It depends on the right choice weapon that suits you for an advantage over the enemy. Now, pick your weapons.

Luz looks into the weapons vault, looking at every arsenal for a moment before smirking at the choice ones she wanted. First, Luz was seen doing a couple of twirls and shots with a black & purple highlights electric bo staff while adding more effective power to it with her aura gamma energy for a much stronger hit & shock. Second, Luz was practicing her melee weapon proficiency with two gamma pulsar guns to aim at the automatic moving targets, she missed a couple on her first few tries but managed to get the hang of it, nailing the targets. And finally, her last weapons of choice was highlighted purple & silver twin dao swords, sparring with Skaar in a sword fight, she has to admit with what Red Hulk said, while Skaar may lack intelligence, his brawn & skills of survival, warrior prowess & weapon proficiency makes up for it, being a hulk of the savage lands.

Luz was having trouble keeping up with him but wouldn't give up so easily, trading sword strikes and slashes with Skaar.

Skaar: (attacking) Purple She-Hulk not bad with sword! Skaar impressed!

Luz: (attacking) Thanks! You're quite the teacher there, Skaar!

The two entered a bladed stalemate before pushing each other back.

Red Hulk: Alright, time's up!

Luz: Phew.

Skaar: Fighting you be fun. Skaar train with new friend again some time?

Luz: Sure pal. Anytime.

******

We then cut to Luz outside in the desert climbing one of the highest mountains with She-Hulk in the lead, with durable, steel tight rope tied around their waists linked to a giant boulder being hoisted up by them.

She-Hulk: How you holding up there, Luz?

Luz: Just fine, Jen…! Though you're kinda ahead of me.

She-Hulk: Well mountain climbing can be a crazy yet suitable exercise when you need to reach the top of an end goal where even hyper jumping can't reach.

Luz: I see. And the ropes linked to the boulder?

She-Hulk: That's extra.

Luz: Uh-huh…

The two kept climbing while bringing up the giant boulder with them high, Luz almost lost a grip once or twice but tried not fall down & take Jen down with her. Soon, both She-Hulks reached the top the mountain, lifting up the giant boulder with the rope linked to the harness which was flung and landed beside them in a loud thud. Luz fell on her knees to catch her breath, she felt a pat on the back & turns to She-Hulk who hands her a bottle of water while sitting down besides her for a drink as well. Watching the view from up top, Jen decided to start a conversation.

She-Hulk: So, besides what we know about you, any hobbies or interests?

Luz turns to her.

Luz: Well, I do enjoy the great outdoors, loves adventures & hehe, I kinda, sorta am a geek for fantasy & magic genre books, movies, etc.

She-Hulk: Heh, then you'll really go full geek when you'll meet Thor or Dr. Strange one day.

Luz: (sparkles in her eyes) OMG! I forgot on you guys Smashers livestream, you five had some team up moments with the asgardian God of Thunder and the Sorcerer supreme! I especially loved when you guys fought Laufey of the Frost Giants, Soooo Cooool!

She-Hulk: (chuckles) Yeah. It was back then my cousin & Red wouldn't stop arguing & fighting each other. Luckily, it worked out in the end. They'll be a lot of foes out there either normal with machines, mutants, mutates, monsters, magic beings, aliens, you name it.

Luz: Oh I know. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't scared or nervous since I am training to fight anyone of those attributes but I'm overly excited for this life!

It cuts to an off camera conversation with She-Hulk sitting in the chair with the smash logo behind her, smiling confidently.

She-Hulk: Luz has a lot of pep in her step. It's very nice to have another She-Hulk in the family.

End of conversation.

She-Hulk: Glad you feel that way. It really is nice to have another She-Hulk in the group.

Luz: (raised an eyebrow) So I'm like the second & only She-Hulk to join? You haven't tried recruiting female hulks?

She-Hulk: A pair of She-Hulks is very rare to come by, the population ratio isn't very high sadly. But regardless, I still love my cousin and the others.

Luz: (smiles) Oh chin up, Jen. I'm sure another She-Hulk or two will turn up eventually. I mean, you guys found me after all.

She-Hulk playfully punched Luz, laughing with the Purple She-Hulk joining in.

******

We cuts to the air where A-Bomb was riding a hoverboard followed by Luz, who was on a black & purple highlighted hoverboard, trying not to fall off the board.

Luz: Whoa! Whooooooaaa!! Hey now, easy!

The Camera drones moved to A-Bomb.

A-Bomb: Hey there Hulk fans, today is the next part in the Purple She-Hulk’s training day, Riding the gamma hoverboards!

Luz was struggling to maintain her balance on the hoverboard.

Luz: Y-Yeah & still trying not to fall to my death here! Eeek!!

A-Bomb: Hey, it's no worries! Just imagine yourself either skateboarding, snowboarding or even surfing and you'll get the right moves!

Luz: I have never tried to any of those things! W-Whoa!

She nearly fell off the hoverboard, clutching it to hold on to dear life & hyperventilating!

A-Bomb: Luz, I know it's scary at first but I can guarantee you that you'll ace this. Just go with the flow, ignore outside distractions and become one with the board.

Luz: Okay… Okay… Okay…!

Luz slowly let's go to stand up on the board, trying once again to maintain balance, repeatedly breathing in and out steadily.

Luz: (speaks to herself) Okay… Just go with the flow… ignore the distractions and focus… become one with the board…

Luz's closes her eyes, takes her footing on the hoverboard and travelled forward through the air in a slow & steady pace before speeding up to truly take flight. A-Bomb was smiling bigtime as Luz opened her eyes, following the blue hulk's advice on becoming one with the hoverboard, performing a couple of gliding turns, loops, swirling flips, etc.

Luz: (smiles while yelling in excitement) WOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

It cuts to an off camera conversation with A-Bomb sitting in the chair with the Smash logo behind him. He was smiling while wiping a tear away.

A-Bomb: (sniffles) They learn so fast… I'm not gonna cry, I-I have something in my eye. I'm gonna need a moment here…!

End of Conversation.

Luz: It feels like I'm really flying through the sky, though I hyper jumped through it on my escape but this is even better!

A-Bomb: (proud smiles) See, I knew you could do it! Already got the cool moves down, you're a fast learner!

Luz: (giggles) Well I have a cool teacher!

A-Bomb could help but blush with his proud smile widening.

A-Bomb: Awww, trying to butter up the Smash Teach, huh? Well then, how about a race? Last one to Smash HQ is a rotten gamma burger!

A-Bomb flies off to the way they came.

Luz: (grins) Oh you're on!

Luz then followed suit, racing the Blue Hulk back to HQ.

******

We cut to the outside of Smash HQ…

Red Hulk, She-Hulk, A-Bomb and Skaar were standing on the sidelines while Luz was standing a few feet away from the Hulk in a stare down.

Luz: So, what test do you have in store for me, Hulk?

Hulk had a very serious look.

Hulk: I am the Test.

That caught Luz off guard.

Luz: Y-You?

Hulk nods.

Hulk: Your test is to fight me.

Luz: F-Fight you? I don't know… I mean, you're not called the Strongest Avenger for nothing & I doubt I could land a hit on you that'll be effective.

Hulk: Then you better give me your all, if you're willing to become the next hulked out hero then you need to bring out your potential & show me what you've got.

Luz gave him an unsure look, she already has been welcomed into the team & wants to prove herself that she has what it takes no matter what obstacle stands in her way. And right now… The Hulk stands in her path.

It cuts to an off camera conversation with Luz sitting in a chair with the Smash logo behind her.

Luz: First time using this and… I guess I'm up against the Big Green OG of the group. I'm so nervous right now… but I can't back out now. If I want to belong then I need to fight Hulk head on.

End of conversation. The four hulks were watching as Hulk stood there with a serious look while Luz had a nervous one at first before she shook it off, pats her face cheeks & gets a determined look on her face. She then pumps up her fists and slams them together, sparking with purple electricity before projecting an aura construct around her fists, getting into a fighting stance.

(Song: Awakening by Normandie plays)

Luz takes a run at Hulk who begins to charge at her, the two gamma monsters both going on top speed, rearing their fists back to deliver a punch to a hit double shot to the face. Both felt the punch collided before being pushed back, Hulk advanced with a hyper jump followed by a loud roar to slam into the ground to launch a large wave of rocks to send in Luz's path, sending her backwards to hit the ground in a spiral.

She slowly recovered and rolled out of the way of an earth shattering punch from Hulk. She rolls to backflip and leaps towards the hulk to land an shocking aura punch to the green giant, who grunts as he was sent flying into the rocks. Luz then ran into the direction where hulk landed, jumping up to expand the aura energy construct around her fists to nail an extended gatling of solid electric punches to the rocks hulk was trapped under.

Luz: ORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORA!!!

A-Bomb: Awesome! But what's with the “ORA!” thing? Is that a reference to something?

Skaar: Skaar don't know but Skaar like battle cry.

The rocks erupted in a massive shockwave. Luz lands a feet away from the rubble, waiting. Moment laters, the ground shook immensely as a trail of rock moved in Luz's direction and before she could act, a large green hand shot from the ground to grab Luz's left leg, earning a yelp from the girl as the purple She-Hulk was lifted up with the Hulk emerging from the hole in the ground & with fierce roar, he would repeatedly spin Luz around by her feet & slams her constantly into the ground.

Hulk: RRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH!!!!

She-Hulk: Oof, that's gotta hurt.

Hulk throws Luz across the area, running to stay on her to deliver an assortment of solid strong swings and hooks before grabbing her by the face & throwing her into the air. He hyper jumps after her to land another hit only for Luz to react to catch the punch, nailing an electric forearm to the face, an aura construct powered knee to the gut, a couple of boxing jabs & shots to the green giant before grabbing him by the legs to spin him around to throw him back into the ground with a massive thud.

Red Hulk: Stay on him, Plum Recruit!

Luz landed back down to earth as Hulk soon slowly recovered, nostrils flaring like an angry bull with an angry glare. The Purple She-Hulk returned the glare, slamming her fists together & roared with aura gamma energy flaring as she was engulfed by it, forming a purple giant construct of herself with Luz floating in it, running in to land a couple of massive fists to the Hulk, who leaps out of the way as each punch sent a shockwave that rattled the whole desert. 

Luz narrowed her eyes and uses her giant construct to extend hands forward to reach for the hulk, ensnaring him in both hands to shock him, earning a loud pained roar in the giant's grip. The green giant grit his teeth with anger from the electric gamma energy shocking him in Luz's construct giant's grip, taking it as he would use his hands to pry himself out of the grip & jumps up to land a double closed fist strike to the head of Luz's construct giant, the immense strength & impact cancelling out the construct, making Luz fall down to her feet as the Hulk did the same.

Both gamma monsters would lunged at each other with another double punch to the face, followed by exchanging massive blows & trading great power haymakers and smashing combos to one another as each attack the two were dishing out was causing the entire desert to shake immensely from sheer force and impact. The four hulks were quite shocked and/or impressed that Luz was actually putting up quite a fight against the Hulk. Later, the two were in a grappling stalemate in trying to overpower the other with Luz's gamma energy circling in the mix of electricity with Hulk's gamma power.

Hulk: RRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH!!!

Luz: HHRAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!

The two roared as the stalemate broke and went at it again to trade numerous blows to each other, followed by grapples, throws, slams and more smashing combos to boot.

A-Bomb: This has got to be the biggest match on the century, Smashers. As you can see, our new agent of Smash is keeping up the Big Green Chief!

Skaar: Skaar love the action!

Red Hulk: They're about to finish it.

Hulk and Luz lunged at each other, rearing back their fists for a finishing blow, both roaring to land a strong punch to connect. Both fists collided with each other through immense force of impact, causing a huge shockwave and crater to form as the four Smash Agents braced themselves at the explosive conclusion. Moments later, the shockwave depleted and the smoke clears to reveal the Hulk standing while Luz was down on one knee, both breathing heavily.

(End of Song)

She-Hulk: Whoa.

Skaar: Both still standing?

Red Hulk: Seems like it.

A-Bomb: That was… EPIC!

Luz slowly got to her feet, almost falling a bit before going back into her fighting stance.

Luz: Huff… huff… not ready to throw in the towel… can still fight…

Hulk: That's good, you passed the test.

Luz: (shocked) Ehh?!? But you said in order to pass, I had to fight you. A winner hasn't been decided yet!

Hulk: I said your test was to fight me, I didn't say anything about winning or losing. You showed me you have what it takes to keep up, showed your potential & power in this sparring session with me. (Proud smile) It proves that despite having a long way to go, You have a bright future as a hero, kid.

Luz couldn't help but smile with some tears falling as she leaps in the air, cheering up to the heavens.

Luz: I DID IT! I PASSED! WOOHOOOOOO!!! HAHAHAHAHAHA!

It cuts to an off camera conversation with the Hulk sitting in a chair with the Smash logo behind him.

Hulk: The kid's really got heart, soul & the will to smash anything in her way. The path ahead of her is a difficult one but I have faith that Luz will be an incredible gamma hero in the near future.

End of conversation. It cuts to S.M.A.S.H. HQ where the Agents were at a hulk sized dining table with loads of food, beverage and desert & a banter hung on top in big bold, green letters that said “Welcome New Smasher!” The cameras move in on A-Bomb, who was sitting next to Luz, who was chowing down.

A-Bomb: Hello again, Hulk fans! After a well training stream, we decided to go all out with a big, gamma feast to celebrate the welcome of our new recruit, Luz Noceda aka The Purple She-Hulk! Say hi to the Smashers online Luz!

Luz finished eating, wiping her mouth while grabbing seconds before turning to the camera drones.

Luz: Oh uh… (smiles sheepishly) hehehe, little nervous but H-Hello there Smashers!

Skaar moves in, placing an arm over Luz's shoulder.

Skaar: (excited smirk) Skaar happy for new hulk agent! Purple She-Hulk new family!

Red Hulk: (glares) Hey, we've been through this! She's more of a Plum Recruit than Purple!

Skaar: (glares back) Well Skaar says Luz be purple! Purple She-Hulk at best!

She-Hulk: Hey now, we'll worry about the codename and hulk color later! This is a celebration, not a fight.

Hulk: Alright everyone, this calls for a toast.

He raises his glass with She-Hulk, Skaar, Red Hulk, A-Bomb and Luz raising theirs too.

Hulk: I like to propose a toast to our new Agent of S.M.A.S.H, a Fellow She-Hulk with a lot of energy and heart & a new member of the family, to Luz Noceda!

Red Hulk, She-Hulk, A-Bomb & Skaar: To Luz!

Luz had a warm smile as she and her new family/team all made their toast before chugging down their beverages, continuing their celebration and feast. It cuts to an off camera conversation with the Hulk sitting in a chair with the Smash logo behind him.

Hulk: I said it before and I'll say it again, the path ahead of her is a difficult one but I have faith that Luz will be an incredible gamma hero in the near future. And we'll be there to help her out on that path, Hulk out.

The conversation ended.

To be continued...

(Chapter 3 is finished! Please vote, comment and let me know what you think of it! Luz has only begun to start with her journey as a hulked out hero & agent of S.M.A.S.H. while interacting and training with each S.M.A.S.H. at a time. The song Awakening doesn't belong to me, it belongs to it's respective owner, Normandie. What's next for Luz? Any suggestions? Let me know. This is NexusCrow-X formerly known as omegacrow-nexus fading to black.)