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I think that an origin story for Indra combined with a battle to see who is the strongest thunder god is a cool concept and one that would be cool to incorporate thunder gods from other mythologies.  I think it would be cool to do a story about a battle with both Thor and Zeus over thunder god superiority.  Thor and Zeus could have a truce for the right to be gods of thunder, but it all gets thrown out of wack when Indra comes into the picture.

It could start with Indra's birth and rise as a God of thunder and storms though some of his exploits and battles.  He gains notoriety as a rising thunder god and attracts attention from Thor and Zeus in far away lands.

 Thor could have a build up where he is bragging about his exploits and all of the battles he has won and how Indra has no right to claim to be a god of thunder. Indra defeats Thor in a close battle to earn his respect.

A picture of thor that could be used for his introduction into the story and tie into stories he brags about. source: Wikipedia

Zeus will be the only one standing in the way of Indra once he defeats Thor.  He could send a message to Indra saying he wants a truce once he hears of Thor's defeat, but once Indra arrives Zeus would ambush him.  Despite this Indra would almost defeat him until Zeus calls his brothers Poseidon and Hades to help and they turn the tides.  Meanwhile, Thor hears of Zeus' deceit and comes to Indras aid when he is almost defeated and together they win the battle.