Disclaimer: I don't own Spider-Man.
Chapter 1: A new town
I use to always think that one day after high school and some college, that I would in fact move to a city and start a life of my own. But I never once thought that the city in my cloudy future would be New York. I was luckily able to get a job, working at a video store, it's definitely better than no job. Besides I get to rent movies on a discount! Woo!
"Miss?"
My apartment was small but cozy and there may not be-.
"Excuse me!!"
Oh crap a customer, dang I did it again, pay attention Lu!!
"Oh, yes sir, I'm sorry, will this be all for tonight?"
"Lady, just ring it up!"
His accent was taking a toll on me as I checked out his movies. There is just nothing like be yelled at by a New Yorker.
"Have a good night, hope you enjoy the movies."
"Yeah, yeah."
Ding
Huh, guess if I expected hospitality I should have gotten a job in a better neighborhood. But it's not too bad; I mean more than half the people that I helped have been decent. I've just gotta get used to the fast paced life style around here. And when you from a small, laid back country town it's a tough boulder to roll over if you catch my drift.
10:52
Okay there not much time left, all movies sorted and checked in and there are no customers to be waited on, so soon I can go home and kick off my shoes, fix a good ole glass of sweet tea and go to bed.
Ding
I may even take a bubble bath before instead of the traditional shower. Oooo and maybe catch up the book Amber let me borrow.
"Hey! How much ta rent a new release?"
Gah, I'm not cut out this!
"Oh, my bad, it's 7.90, sir.
The man in front of me began to smirk, and I noticed that he had a few "friends" with him.
"Hear that guys, 7.90!"
A few laughed and one pulled out a knife another pulled out a hand gun as well as the guy who addressed me first.
This can NOT be happening, Lord if you are listening, of course you, please forgive me for any sins and PLEASE don't let me die!!
"So tell me lady. You get a good amount of customers around here?" His gun found its way closer to my face. Have to stay calm; you won't think straight if you panic.
"Good enough. I haven't worked here for long though."
"Hey Ronnie, we've gotta a brave one here, she's not even crying yet!!"
The man in the back snickered.
"So, Miss Luna, you gonna hand over the cash or what? You don't want a bullet in that pretty head of yours."
Bullets……ahhhhhh!! I don't want to die this way!! STAY CALM!! What to do, have to distract them!! Calm thoughts….. The emergency button!!
"There's one problem guys."
I was able to press the button while somewhat leaning onto the counter with an elbow propped.
"What's that?" The gun pulled back and the two other guys walked closer like I was telling them a secret.
"I sorta can't open the cash register without checking out something to…."
Oh, come on!! Where the heck is New York's finest??
"So, is there any movies…ya'll would like to take with you?"
I stood there silently praying while the guys grabbed several movies and came back to me angrily and urged me to hurry up. I still don't see how waving guns and a knife in my face and cursing is supposed to motivate me.
Beep-beep-beep-beep-beep
"Don't suppose any of you have a member card, do you?"
The shorter man with the knife started to dig out his wallet, and earned a hard slap against his head.
"Fool!! They'll be able to ID us!!"
Crap!! I didn't think about that!! Oh God!! I DON'T WANT TO DIE!!
The "leader" smirked and hit me in the face. Oh no he did not, and I was trying to help them so they could leave me alone!!
"You think you're smart!! Just give us the explicative deleted cash!!"
I slowly wiped the blood away from my mouth and the shorter guy started to yell at the man who has caused a future bruise upon my face.
"You said no one was gonna get hurt man!!"
"Shut your face, you're in this thing too deep already!!"
Good going Luna…..
"I'll use mine, okay."
Bing Thank God, The long national nightmare can be over!
"Here take it and go please."
The men greedily grabbed the money and stuffed it into their pockets, and shot open a small deposit box and proceeded to do the same. They were about to make their way outside when those familiar red, white, and blue lights forced there way through the windows.
"You—you called the cops!!"
"You are soooo dead!!"
"Hey man, they brought the freaking news cast!!"
"I am reporting live at Farley's Movie Rentals where a robbery is taking place." The man on the right side of the screen shuffled papers and adjusted his glasses.
"Natasha, can you tell the viewers if there is anyone inside the building besides the thieves?"
"I can James, it is confirmed that the night clerk is being held hostage and the Chief is on the phone with them right now making a bargain." The woman gestured towards the building and spoke quietly with one of the cops and turns her attention back to the camera. "It's also been confirmed that the stand off has been going on for approximately 20 minutes."
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Christ I turn on the TV to watch a good movie and find that I can't watch a movie because of a hostage situation down town. Well Spider-Man how does that make you feel?
"Hey- their bringing the clerk out, it seems to be a young woman early 20's, I can't tell from here whether or not if she's harmed, Sam get a closer shot with the camera."
Whoa, motivated, a damsel, and a good looking one at that, well Spidey let's get a move on!!
"This is Natasha Steel reporting live and I'm sure everyone watching has the same question in mind. Where is Spider-Man? We'll report back right after this weather announcement."
-I really hope you like it, it was supposed to be a one-shot but things change and I guess I'll somehow make it into a shortish story. Well it's 2:13 am and I'm very tired, I have to get up in like 4 hours….huh…..anyways please leave me a review.