(If you wish to start the story just go past the line under The Publisher's Note).
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the series created by Marvel or its cast of characters. All the writing written below was only copied and pasted by me, the credit for the literature itself is entirely by Cosgrove as well as anyone who posted their piece of literature to him and he decided to add in his thread of the actual 'Peter Parker Quest'. Also give out your thoughts on each chapter or ask questions in the review sections and I'll check them frequently.

Publisher's Note :(6/4/2014) Update:

I'm aware that some people might be put off by the way the narrative is written, but that can be ignored. Again this is all done for fun and enjoyment of the players in the actual strong'Peter Parker Quest'/strong thread which is still going on now, and if anyone wants they can join or read along. But first in order to understand why the story is written the way it is you must know what a Quest is.

A quest is where you are putting players in charge of a character where a story is revealed to them and gives them more ability to affect the outcome. A Game Master is the person in charge of and overlooks the Quest and controls the plot of the story. As mentioned in the disclaimer this is Cosgrove's quest which you can search the threads for his Quest. if you want to check the archives for this quest look no more but herebr /-Search Google for 'Peter Parker Quest: Issue #4 - sup/tg/ - Archive'.
Anyways back to the topic, Cosgrove offers choices for players to choose from or allows them to write in their own choices to move the story forward, and depending on the majority vote 1 or more choice are picked by the game master in which he integrates it into the story. be reassured that Cosgrove only picks the choice from the majority vote that makes sense. Some of these choices will usually depend on dice rolls. Depending on digital dice rolls adding up with the characters stats and current skills will determine if the choices fail or succeed.

These quest tend to break away from main canon as much as possible so some things will remain canon and some won't , however just be reassured that for this reason we have majority vote and dice rolls which makes the story interesting and unpredictable, sometimes we hate it but sometimes we love. Cosgrove uses many of the sources of the marvel universe, he is not just following 1 series of the Spider-Man Saga, he is using different mixes and ideas from movies, shows and the following comics however not all the players in the thread know which will be picked, again, in order to keep it more interesting and unpredictable.

Also, if I didn't mention it, there are some OC's in this quest. Some of them will be major some minor. Again I can't help it. This is Cosgrove's work and the majority of players are ok with this. So if your not into OC's, sorry but they are going be appearing, all I can tell you is they will not be the main focus but they will appear so I recommend either leaving this story now (and save your sanity while you still have it) or come in with an open mind and enjoy the ride. But understand While some may appear they won't replace already existing characters in the Marvel Universe.

And again, THERE ARE NO GENDERBENDS/opposite genders of the already existing characters of the marvel universe.
Now if anyone has questions I will answer and reply in the bottom of each chapter so everyone as well as those with the same question can see it.

[Peter Parker Quest]

[GROWING PAINS] ARC

Chapter 1:

The Dawn of a Brand New Day

Life is a daily tedium, isn't it? Every weekday, you go to Midtown High. And every school day, you do your best, exceeding everybody's expectations with your outrageously good scores. Every day, there's talk about how you have such a bright future ahead of you.

And every day, you have to deal with Flash. His name isn't really Flash, it's Eugene. Eugene Thompson. But, if you ever called him that, he'd beat you up.

Well, worse than he normally does.

Like right now.

Wincing and clutching at your stomach you try to get up, adjusting your glasses as you stare up from your crouched position at the star of the Midtown High Football team. You grimace and look away, knowing he's smirking down at you.

"…I get it Flash. I'll have the answers for you by tomorrow."

He pats you on the shoulder, hard. "That's what I wanted to hear, Parker. Better hurry up, not often you have the chance to visit whatever nerdy thing we're going to."

Oh, by the way, you're his favorite victim, Peter Parker.

You give a nod and grab your bag, walking towards the front entrance of your High school. it's a public display of different genetically modified animals by Oscorp. Honestly, the only reason why you're all probably going is because of Harry, the son of Oscorp's CEO, Norman Osborn.

But you can't help but feel anticipation. How often do you have the chance to see something as cool as this?!

You follow Flash out the door and onto the bus. Quickly scanning for a spot to sit, you see three.

You sit down next to only real available seat. Sitting Next to Flash is nothing more than an extended reason for him to bully you. Sitting next to the girl also isn't a good idea. You're not too good with girls. And considering it's Gwen Stacy, the girl who is only second to you in academics… Probably not a good idea.

That only leaves this seat. You sit next to Harry Osborn, who gives you a nod of acknowledgment and a wide grin. "Hey, Peter! How's it going?"

You give him a weak smile, and shrug. He looks over the seat at Flash and gives you a look of understanding. He shakes his head. "You know, Peter, if you'd let me I could…"

You shake your head, firmly, cutting him off. No, you won't just let Harry use his father's influence here. "I appreciate it, but this is my problem. You're my friend Harry, and I'm not going to make you go to your father for help because I can't deal with a bully."

Harry stares at your determined look and gives in with a sigh. "You know, Peter, you're too determined for your own good."

The two of you wordlessly accept that this conversation is off limits and begin to make small talk, like always.

Harry Osborn, your only real friend at Midtown high and vice-versa. He's smart, only behind you and Gwen in grades, but he's got a big chip on his shoulder. His father Norman Osborn, who seems to be always disappointed in him.

The bus seems to be arriving at the building. As you're escorted in, the teacher reminds you to partner up. You look to partner with Harry, but the teacher walks up and pulls him away, whispering I his ear. Above, at the tops of the stairs, you see a tall figure staring at him as he gives you a weak grin.

"Sorry, Peter, looks like my dad wants to talk."

Who is your partner?

The only two available appears to be Flash and the girl. The answer should be obvious.

Letting out a sigh, you hesitantly approach Gwen Stacy.

She's got long, unkempt blond hair and glasses that cover her blue eyes, wearing a zip-up hoodie and loose jeans. You tap her on the shoulder as she look at you. Honestly, she's pretty cute when you get good look at her.

"Parker."

You clear your throat, adjusting your glasses. "H-hey Gwen. Do you have a partner?"

She shrugs, looking through a pamphlet. "No."

You swallow, wiping you palms on your pants as discreetly as possible. "Did you want to partner up?"

She closes the pamphlet and looks at you, a half-smile playing on her lips. "Sure."

She hands you the pamphlet. "Which exhibit should we look at?"
Flipping through the pamphlet, there's three big exhibits on display. Each is large enough to take up your entire time, especially when they're allowing you to talk to the main scientists behind the projects.

Arachnids, Reptiles and Mammals.

Gwen looks at you, waiting for an answer. Gwen Stacy, daughter of the Chief of Police, George Stacy. Due to her father's influence, she's always seemed a bit isolated from most people. Instead of focusing on fashion and other stereotypical 'girl' things, she's instead applied herself. Rumors are that she plans to go into the Police Department like her father. Seems like a lonely life, but to each their own.

You look the brochure over, indecisive. While the arachnids seem to be having a lot of cool things, the Reptile exhibit is being run by Doctor Curt Connors, the foremost expert on Genetics who has an enthusiastic love for reptiles. And running the mammals exhibit is Doctor Miles Warren! He's one of the biggest proponents of things like cloning, especially for the use of rehabilitating the numerous endangered species out there.

Either one would be a dream to talk to, but, looking at the pamphlet, you see that the page on the arachnids exhibit seems to have been earmarked already. And considering that there's only one other person who held this before you…

You look up, giving Gwen an backwards smile. "I think we should look at the Arachnids. What about you, Gwen?"

She shrugs. "Alright. Let's go."

As she turns, you swear she has a smile on her face, but it doesn't matter.

As you approach the exhibit, it seems like the main exhibitor, doctor Alistair Smythe isn't there. How disappointing. All that seems to be there are assistants.

You slowly walk through the exhibits, examining them, Gwen by your side. Honestly, the amount of arachnids here are astounding. You all start at the scorpion exhibits, showing off numerous different types of scorpions there. The two fo you lightly converse, but she doesn't seem too interested.

As you begin to transition from Scorpions to the various arachnids in between them and the Spiders exhibit, you start allowing Gwen to take the lead as she starts growing more and more animated.

"Did you know that, if we were able to reverse engineer spider's silk, there's countless things we could apply the materials to. Clothes, adhesives, the list goes on!"

She pauses and looks back at you, embarrassed. "…Sorry, but I think they're interesting. Spiders, that is. What about you?"

You give her a nod of agreement. Honestly, she's right. The natural world does have many things that could benefit people if we could figure out how to make them. "Yeah. Honestly, you're right. There's a lot that could be gained from them."

She gives you a smile as you approach more exhibits, these of genetically engineered spiders. As you pass though the exhibit…

You walk with the exhibits, commenting on the different abilities they've managed to enhance or add to other spiders when you notice it. There's an exhibit that's empty, its door open. An aggressive species of jumping spider modified with some other abilities of other spiders.

You wouldn't think much of it, but then you notice that the assistants seem a bit… agitated, trying to look casual. But you can tell they're searching for something. Your eyes narrow as you start looking around, but then you remember something important.

Spiders aren't just ground based arachnids!

You look up and see, dangling from a single line of webbing, an odd bluish-red spider. Right above Gwen. And it's making its way down towards her. Fast.

You're not strong and considering Gwen's father is a police chief, she's probably more in shape than you. Grabbing her would probably result in you being hurt. Badly.

So, instead, you do the only thing you can. Intercept it.

Reaching your hand up, you reach to where the spider will be as it lands on your hand. For the first few seconds, you think you might be fine as it makes no movement.

But then it bites into your palm. As it does so, a searing pain travels up your arm and engulfs your entire being.

"Peter?"

You try to unclench your teeth, anything as she grabs your wrist.

"Spdr…. Gwn…. No….. Hlp….. Spdr….!"

You force something out, but she stares at you, trying to make out the words. As her eyes blink open in comprehension, you notice the spider crawling towards her before it jumps and bites, right into the back of her hand.

Her eyes clench shut in pain, tears at their edge, as she swings her hand away, batting it off, onto the ground. When it lands, it begins to scurry away, no doubt to bite someone else. With all the will you can muster, you slam you foot down on it, grinding it beneath your foot into the ground.

Damn it, and to think you tried to save the little bastard.

Gwen stumbles, leaning over onto you. You stagger to your feet, relying on your will to wrap her arm around your shoulder.

You move to go towards the assistants. You r head swims, but you force your mind to work. It's no different than when you did didn't sleep for three days. Work through it.

If you had just been bit, that would be one thing, but Gwen was bit. She's important. As you go to approach one of the assistants, you see he's grabbed by another man, your mind blearily identifies him as Doctor Smythe. They're whispering, but you can hear them clearly from hear as you feel the hackles raise on the back of your neck.

"….find it!"

The assistant looks worried. "What if someone got bit?"

Smythe gives him a look that you've only seen on television. His face is cold and his voice serious. "We cannot afford to have that happen. Not now. If someone was bitten… don't let anyone know. Take them to the back and tell me."

The assistant's voice is terrified. "…what'll happen to them?"

Symthe's voice is clipped. "An accident."

You pale, looking down at Gwen as you quickly and discreetly move over to the teacher, by the door in. She looks at you, then at Gwen. "Mister Parker, what's the matter with Miss Stacy?"

You give the most sympathetic smile you can.

"She said she wasn't feeling well. Can we go rest on the bus?"

She almost gives you a suspicious look, but you're Peter Parker, the golden boy of Middletown High. She sighs and waves you on.

"If it were anyone other than you two, Mister Parker, I'd laugh at you. But you're a good boy. Please make sure miss Stacy gets some rest."

You nod and carry to the bus, setting her down into a seat as you collapse next to her. You're out like a light.

When you awaken, you're being shaken by a blurry Harry, who looks concerned.

"Hey, Peter, what's up? You two not feeling well?"

You look around. You're on the bus as Middletown. Gwen is next to you, asleep, her head leaning on your shoulder.

You grimace, stiff and sore, your vision a bit blurry. You give him a grin. "Yeah, we didn't feel so hot, but we're probably fine now."

You look at Gwen, still sleeping on your shoulder and sigh. "Probably."

You give Harry a grin. "Don't worry, man, I'm going to drop her off at her house to be sure, alright?"

He looks at you, but you project an aura of confidence and he nods, looking concerned. "Alright, Pete. Try to rest, though, you still look a little under the weather."

He waves and walks off as you gentle shake Gwen awake. Her blood shot eyes open and lock onto you as she grabs your wrist with a surprising amount of strength. Right, Police Chief's daughter.

As she becomes more aware, she adjusts her glasses, looking at you over there brim, and relaxes. "Peter?"

You give a nod. "Yeah. How you feeling?"

She grimaces, sitting up and stretching. She pops her neck and looks over at you. "Like I've been hit by a truck.

"Peter… what happened after that spider bit me.. us?"

You give her a serious look, eyeing the other people o the bus rather obviously. She quickly catches on.

"That can wait for now. I'll tell you as I walk you home, alright?"

She gives you a look, but seeing as you are all business, gives you a nod, grabbing her bag. "Alright, lets go."

She waits for you to get up and lead the way off of the bus as she slowly follows behind. When you get off the bus, she takes the lead, walking ahead as you follow beside her. When you're away from the others students, she shoots you a look.

"Well, when we were bitten, I went to go find someone and tell them, but I saw an assistant being brabbed by Doctor Smythe. He looks angry, murderous even. He said nobody could have been found to have been bitten by it. If someone was… they were to be taken to the back where…"

She gives you a concerned look. "Where?"

"…where they would suffer an accident."

She gives a sharp inhale of breath as her eyes take on a seriousness you've never seen before. "Are you sure?"

It was hard to think back then, but, yes, you're sure. You give her a single, stern nod of your head as she lets out a sigh. "…doubtful he would have said it if he was being recorded. He's a famous scientist, so no way to prove it. Your word against his."

Her steely blue eyes stare at you, the tired, worn look she has giving more weight to it. "Peter, we have to be careful. There's no way to prove what you said, but I don't doubt you heard it. Honestly… it's a miracle we survive. Maybe if I go to my father…"

You firmly shake your head. "No. That's only going to get him involved. If Smythe was so certain he could make people disappear in an accident, then your father isn't much safer."

She looks conflicted before nodding. "..Yeah, you're probably right. We're safer right now if nobody knows."

She walks in silence for a while before stopping in front of a house. "This is me, Peter."

She waves goodbye with a smile and you move to do the same as she walks up to her house. When the door shuts behind her, you start making your way home, by retracing your steps back to Middletown High. Eventually, you make your way home, to the place you live with your Aunt May and Uncle Ben.

You open the door and make your way up to your room, exhausted. You might've talked to your Aunt May for a moment, but you can't recall as you collapse on your bed and sleep.

END

TO BE CONTINUED…

Publisher's Note:(6/4/2014)

"Now a reviewer, Agent-G, I must thank him because he gave me some good criticism and feedback of this story and some complaints which I'm sure most of you share with him. So please allow me to go over them.

Gwen Being strong Bitten: Obviously this one change to canon already in the first chapter. To answer why Gwen got bitten is a funny story, it wasn't on purpose, I can promise you that. What happened was that the majority of players in the actual Quest failed at getting above a 14 dice roll (we got 13 instead) in stopping Gwen from getting bitten. As a result from failing the dice roll the pain of the spider-bite Peter got prevented him from stopping Gwen from getting bitten. Again I tell you, with the addition of dice rolls, in these quest they sometimes prevent our choices from being successful because of this they also tend to change things from canon for the best or for the worst.

The Title: Now the title is called 'Peter Parker Quest' for few good reasons. The obvious one is that the story revolves around Peter Parker himself, not Spider-Man. In fact, interestingly enough Cosgrove presented the option to players for Peter to be able to get bitten by the other creatures mentioned in the exhibit in this chapter. So it was possible for Peter to get different abilities diverging from the power of the spider in the categories of Arachnids, Reptiles and Mammals . For instance if the majority of players had went to the Reptile route we could have possibly have gotten the lizard base abilities powers or another reptile types abilities such as the rhino, or if we had diverged to the mammal route we could have possibly been stung or attacked by a gorilla, squirrel, bat or an ocelot and gained it's base abilities, such as increased speed, strength, reflexes and senses. So if this would have happened obviously we wouldn't be called Spider-Man, we would have been called Revolver Ocelot (if we had gotten a revolver and stung by an ocelot) or something similar along those lines. While the idea is intriguing and others might do different quest involving this, luckily(or unluckily) enough this did not happen for this quest, since the quest is about Peter Parker the majority of players even readers obviously will want to read or play as Spider-Man, it's better to stick to what you know best. Things from canon are best to never be touched or changed and this is one them. Maybe next time the options mentioned above will be considered on a second walkthrough when this Quest ends, but for now we will all enjoy being Spider-Man.