After Tony was cured, the Year of the Rabbit's Chinese New Year in Huaxia was just around the corner.
Lin Hai had originally planned to take only Gwen back with him this time, but the transformation of Life Force would also take place around then. Since he did not know what effects the complete transformation of Life Force would bring, he wanted to carry out the final step in the isolated place of Ta Lo.
Since he was going to Ta Lo, Lin Hai asked Peter and Harry about their plans.
"What are you two doing over the next while? You both know I'm going back to Huaxia for Chinese New Year, but this time I'll probably be making a trip to Ta Lo, so I wanted to ask if you'd like to come along."
Peter's eyes lit up. "Ta Lo? Come to think of it, I haven't been there in years. I don't have anything particularly important coming up, so I'm in."
Harry looked up. Having fully understood the optimization plan Tony had given him, with only the actual construction left to do, he said, "If everyone's going, then I'll go too."
Peter continued, "Oh, right. Lin, can MJ come too? She hasn't seen you guys in quite a while."
Lin Hai thought about it. "Sure, but the usual rules still apply."
Peter immediately replied, "I know, I know! She can take pictures with a camera, but she has to avoid the magical animals, avoid Ta Lo Village and its residents, and only photograph the scenery."
Lin Hai nodded, indicating that Peter had it right.
The event involving Thor's arrival would most likely happen next year, and the Chitauri army would invade New York the year after that. By then, aliens would be flying over Manhattan, and the extraordinary