An Arachnids Adventure
*Authors Note*
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ
Hmmm, there's quite a bit I'd like to say here but I'm not quite sure where to start. A Start huh? A new beginning, a path I've yet to experience...well let's start from the very basics then shall we?
Hi, my FF name is MisterMcwhosawhatsit or just "Mister MC". Maybe some of you can tell, maybe some of you can't, but this is my first Fanfic. I'm still relatively new to the site and fanfics in general, but after recently being taken away by a few choice Fics on this site I decided to take the plunge and test my hand and my noggin to see if I too could bring my imagination to life.
For that very reason, I'd like to take this time to address the lot of you possible readers out there and preemptively apologize for any possible issues that may arise in the near or far future, whether it may be issues or typos or misuse of grammar, or any other problems that may crop up along the way. I'd also like to bring to attention the type of Fanfic this will be, as I'll be touching upon many Genres as well as subjects
First off:
*If you've read the synopsis/description/summery then you have a very general idea of what this fic will be like in the future. I plan for this to be a story based on my own rendition of Peter Parker's life from birth than on. This includes his childhood and all its major experiences thus these first few chapters might seem a bit odd what with all jumps/time-skips throughout Peters childhood life.
*Another aspect will be Peters Relationships i.e: Friendships, rivalries, loves, mentorships and more.
*Yet another aspect will be Peters Adversaries, I will do my best to make each adversary/villain a believable one, as well as truly menacing each in their, own ways.
Truth be told this is a fairly high order I'm putting upon my self, it's quite frankly a bit difficult to imagine myself doing all this as this is my first ever writing project, especially since I'm putting it out there right after writing it and then having to continue to do so regardless of feedback whether positive or negative.
A few other things you all should know is that I love Spider-man, I have since I was a child and have ever since. But regardless of that fact, It should be known that I haven't read all the Spider-man comics, however, I've read most of them and have seen almost all visual media regarding Spider-man, whether it be Cartoons, Movies or Animated Films. Thus in this fic, while the world surrounding Spider-mans life will be heavily based off of the MCU(Marvel Cinematic Universe) Spider-man's life will be of completely my own making/rehashing basing off of all I know and would like his life to based off of. Mind you this doesn't mean Peter will be based on any of the Peters before him, he will be a completely different Peter Parker.
To further explain I will be using certain arcs/series of comics to grab little foundations for this fic, For instance, I plan on having the Spider-verse Totems playing a much larger role in this fic than I have ever seen them do before. That doesn't mean I'll be following the Spider-verse Thread as a guideline just that the Totems will be important in this fic.
This little(long) authors note of mine has been a bit difficult to write and order altogether. As I'm sure many of you that have actually read till this point(god bless ye souls) can tell, I tend to ramble when things, especially important matters, like this little note of mine which needs to be expressed. Truth be told I'll probably write another at the end of this chapter after I've had time to think things through while writing this chapter, that will be filled with matters just as important, but regardless of any of that I'd like to thank you all who did read through this note, as well as those whom have decided to pick this fic and spend your precious time reading it.
If there are any of you out there that are wondering
"Why is this long ass note the only thing I see in this stupid FanFic?"
Know that you're one of the elite few who managed to catch this fic in its infancy stage! Also, know that by this time tomorrow this page should be updated with the first chapter!
Prologue - Origins Retold Part 1
In the Astral Realm
"The time has come….the Champions birth is almost upon us."
In the midst of an ever-expanding darkness, there exists a Nebula of sorts. Far removed from our own plane of existence, yet near enough to whisper to. Therein this "Golden nebula" Many threads lay intertwined glistening, glowing, throbbing and sometimes shifting, some large while others small, so small in fact one would need a microscope to find them. Should one manage to acquire such a tool in this expanse of nebulous energy however one would notice than these "threads" hold no material form, these "threads" were not made from molecular particles at all. No atoms in sight, no cells vibrating about. Nothing, just a prismatic luminescence to announce their presence.
However, these "threads" are not the only strange curiosities present in this "nebula". No there seem to be far more interesting sights abound on this nebulous web of "threads". One might describe these shadows as beasts or varmints should they be of the household-sized variety, yet seeing them now in the present, what with their gargantuan size and multicoloured state, let alone the sheer number of these "arachnids", It is easy to imagine how some might label them as gods above men and monsters alike.
Yet in the center of this "Web" surrounded by many of the lesser of these "arachnids" Stand strong and proud, five magnificent specimens amongst these creatures, together they exchange in an exotic tongue far removed from what any one man is capable of deciphering.
"Must we gather for every avatars Birth and ascension like this 'Weaver'?"
"Hush, You know best that without the 'Weavers' reading we would be lost in the expanse of time, and you, you of all should understand how important it is for the 'Weaver' the locate capable masters of mysticism for your own role, 'Keeper'."
"Yes, yes you are correct Sister 'Bride', be at ease, mine words held no malice only exasperation."
Exchanged the two most colorful of the five "Arachnids".The one who spoke first with its Foppish voice otherwise know as the "the Keeper" sported a most regal and mystical, assortment of colors ranging from solid Gold with regal Purple highlights streaming its outlines with outlandish glowing runes surfacing its body.
The "Bride" being the second smallest of the five behemoths was quite a curious creature resembling a Black widow in its prime, however, instead of a Widow's red accents and Hourglass figure they were doused in white making the "Bride" look all too menacing whilst still retaining its mysterious beauty. The"Brides" voice a lovely Dulcet tone, far contrasting her strange appearance.
In response to the "Keeper" and the "Brides" quarrel. The smallest "Arachnid" addressed the largest in an almost impish childish tone.
"Brother Titan, do you know what this gathering is about? Regardless of Sister 'Brides' and Brother 'Keepers' banter, you are the Closest to Sister 'Weaver', thus you should have an idea right?"
"...You should know better than to address me in such a manner, I've abandoned that name many a millennium ago, 'Scion'."
"Yes, Brother I'm aware..however, it feels a bit odd addressing you as the 'Other', or more aptly speaking 'Brother Other'..."
"Hmmph, such matters concern me not….with regards to your earlier inquiry, yes I am aware of the meaning of this gathering, however, It would be best for Sister 'Weaver' to explain the circumstances regarding it. 'Bride', 'Keeper' keep silent until Sister 'Weaver' has finished the 'Reading' as well as her preparations." Responded the "Other" in an almost imperious and dark and rumbling tone.
The "Other" Being the Largest of the group of Five could also be said to be the hairiest, resembling a large dark grey Tarantula with an immense mouth full of ridiculously large and sharp teeth its mouth surrounded by two huge menacing stingers.
The "Scion" on the other hand, the smallest of the five is a wholly white creature almost appearing to give off light and appearing somewhat transparent.
"Haaah as expected Brother 'Other' still favors 'Weaver' and 'Scion' in his treatment of them, doesn't he, Eh 'Bride'?"
"Don't drag me into your foolishness 'Keeper'."
"Honestly, must you all alienate me so much. Just because I'm the one who has spent the most time amongst the mortals doesn't mean you all must treat me as a lesser being"
Suddenly the "web of threads" begin to vibrate and before any of the four aforementioned Larger "Arachnids" have a moment to collect themselves there is a large shift in the webs Structure, what was once a large misshapen mash of threads shakes and downright shifts as if a fault in the earth's crust has collapsed, every single thread moving about haphazardly, yet also with an orderly presence it was once lacking, knocking over many "arachnids" and sending many more flying off into the abyss crying out in a horrendous cacophony of unidentifiable and horrific screams and screeches. By the time the movements ceased and the screams had stopped the web of "threads", no longer looking like a nebulous form of golden and prismatic chaos energy, now resembled a large everflowing golden web, glowing with a prismatic multicolored luminescence and it is now spanning the once empty expanse. All the lesser "Arachnids" still on the web of "threads", having recollected themselves hurriedly bowed in deference to the now glimmering center of the web.
Where there still stood the five Magnificent Specimens amongst these "arachnids", shaken and stirred up and while no longer in their original positions, still standing they remained and now the four were surrounding the "fifth" in a four corner formation.
Hurriedly the four aforementioned "arachnids", squealed and hollered at the one in the center of the said formation, almost as if to question its motives and purpose in performing such an action.
"Weaver! What have you done! Do you have any idea the price we must pay for your actions!?" Bellowed the "Keeper".
"Sister Weaver! Why, why would you do this! All my threads, hidden from all eyes but my own, gone now! Forever lost in the sea of webs, how Sister, How am I to do my duty now!" Screeched the "Bride".
The "Scion" Shaking in pure shock, shivered as he cried out. "S-Sister Weaver...did you t-truly do this…"
Before the aforementioned "Weaver" could respond, The "Other" Roared out.
"SILENCE! The three of you should know better than to doubt Sister!
This, This is the Reason she had gathered all of us here today! Not to spite us or Punish us! But to Prepare us! Be Silent and Listen to Her Words!"
And with this roar the web all these "arachnids" stood upon, shook once more, it did not shift or move but it shook to its core and back again. Displaying the "Other's" Pure and mighty power. The lesser "arachnids" and the three other alike all shivered in momentary fear.
"Brother Other, please be at ease. They shout because they do not know the truth of the matter at hand, you however do, thus please calm yourself. This is partially my fault as well, I did not foresee the complications in the champions birth...it was a mistake, one I do not make idly and one I do not plan on making again."
Finally, The "arachnid" Known and spoken to as the "Weaver" had spoken and made its presence known. A large and pale Winter Green amalgamation of energy in the form of a spider, it being the second largest of the group behind the "Other". Spoke in a very soft voice almost maternal in nature, in the same manner, a mother might sing a lullaby to lull an infant into sleep.
"I..I know Sister...forgive me..I-I was lost in my anger." Whispered the "Other" in shame and reflection.
"Sister Weaver, this is the second time you mentioned a 'Champion', what is it you speak of? Also what has happened to the 'Web' why would you have prompted such changes? What would warrant such changes?" Asked the "Keeper" Much calmer after the "Others" outburst, albeit still quite ruffled after the earlier "quake". The"Scion" and the "Bride" both looking on in silence and agreement of their brother's curiosity, still quite shaken by the circumstances surrounding them.
"Haaah...Apologies Brothers, Sister, I had hoped this would happen later after I had the time to explain things to you all, but as things obviously haven't worked out that way, I suppose I can only explain things to you one step at a time."
"Explain what Sister, I'm still not exactly sure why you would have done this, also Sister for some reason ever since the change in the 'Web', I can feel another calling. Only this one is immensely strong, unlike any of the mortals calls prior. It's almost as if there's another of our siblings out there. Why is this Sister?" Curiously questioned the "Scion".
"Be at ease Brother Scion, allow me to clarify a few things first."
Whispered the "Weaver".
"I am not the one who prompted the change in the web. The one who did so was the 'Champion' ". Declared the "Weaver".
"What! But that's impossible, the only ones capable of interfering with the web are you and I, Sister! And even then I can only weave new hidden threads to attach to mear mortals!" Screeched the "Bride"
"That's the way it was yes, but now things have changed. The Birth of the 'Champion' has brought great change to the 'Web of Fate'. Could it be you have not noticed what is in the center of the 'Webs' spiral? The true center of the 'Web is no longer bound me." Declared the "Weaver", slowly turning around to motion for the other four to do so as well.
"What!? Such Light that rivals even Sister Weavers own!?"
Cried out the "Keeper".
"Imp-impossible this has never happened before, it-it should have never have happened!" The "Bride" Wallowed in disbelief.
"There, there that's where the calling is coming from! Sister Weaver that's where the calling I'm hearing is originating from, could it be that there's another Sibling being born?" Questioned the "Scion".
"No young one while it's true I have read in the Web that another Spider Totem will eventually be born that is not this. This one here, this child is our champion, He will be the Avatar that will able to take on all of our powers and abilities and will have a connection to all of our avatars. His very existence is of great importance to the 'Web of Fate' and the Reality that it encompasses. It is also his birth that has brought about the great change in the 'Web', he is in the center because of the great destiny he bears, to either save or destroy the Multiple Universes." Spoke the "Weaver".
"Sister as hard as I find that to believe, let's assume I do believe it, how did this come about, wouldn't you have been able to tell this was going to happen, Wouldn't you have read that this was going to come to pass? Why were we so ill prepared? We've lost so many of our kin in the 'Quake'." Questioned the ever curious "Keeper".
"Yes, Normally I would have been able to see through this, but because of the 'champions' unique place in the web, I'm only able 'read' a very blurry view of his destiny. He is something different altogether. Connected to so many strands of fate and destiny, he is enshrouded by them and thus I believed that he would be safe, protected by them. But it seems that, that is not so. He will come across many perils and I realize now why he is in the center of the web, I had believed he would be protected by it but after the recent scare, I realize that he is in fact in constant danger. One wrong move, a slight bit of pressure and it will all come crumbling down. Encasing him and suffocating him in it all, he is far too fragile as he is now to bear this weight upon himself." Bemoaned the "Weaver".
"The humans have an exercise of entertainment and a phrase based off of it, 'A house of cards is not meant to last, one wrong move and it all comes crumbling down.' I find this phrase quite apt in the current circumstances." Whispered the "Keeper".
"...Yes, such a phrase is quite apt at this time, Scion I'm sure you understand now yes? That calling you feel is, in fact, your Duty finally coming up, it's time for you to bless that child with your abilities and take him as your avatar. Isn't that right Sister Weaver." Rumbled the "Other".
"No, not yet, as I said earlier as he is right now he is too weak to bear that type of burden. From what I can tell the child's parents are already taking action to strengthen him, but it will not be enough. Let alone the fact that the 'Web' has already put plans into motion...but to make sure he makes it to that fateful day I shall don upon him my Protection so that when that day arrives Brothers Scion and Other alongside Sister Bride shall strike all at once" Commanded the "Weaver".
"What of I Sister? What would you have me do?" Asked the "Keeper"
"From what I can tell Keeper, Your moment must wait until the one known as "Strange" is ready to accept a disciple then you contact 'Strange' and have the Wizard act as your proxy, As the world the 'Champion' was born into has a very rare number of Wizards and Maege Folk, and as for those that can be trusted even lesser. But for now, make yourself known to the one called 'the Ancient One' she will aid you in contacting 'Strange' if he does not contact you first."
As the "Weaver" took the time to explain to the "Keeper", she had begun her preparations to aid the so-called "Champion" she spun her illustrious golden silk and encased the glowing center of the "webs" spiral.
Seeing that the Weaver had finished casting her "protection" the Bride Nervously spoke up.
"Sister Weaver I too am feeling a calling of sorts, only for some reason I can feel two such callings. One is much stronger than the other and yet the other feels further from me as if it is yet not time, but yet I can no longer feel mine Threads in the web."
"Hmmm? Curious!" Wondered the "Weaver" as she walked further into the "webs" surrounding the spiral, abruptly stopping and exclaiming."Sister Bride, I believe I've located your area of the 'Web'. Many hidden threads lay here." Hollered the "Weaver".
Hurriedly scurrying along the "Webs" surface to follow after the "Weaver".
The "Bride" exclaimed! "Sister! You've found my threads! Now all I need to do Reconnect my essence to the threads." Hurriedly getting to work the "Bride" soon was back to where she belonged. Her hurried pace however soon slowed, when she soon noticed two of her threads breaking out of her loom and leading to the center of the web. There one lead all the way to the Center the other not far behind it. According to the "Weaver" one of these threads should belong to the "champion" while the other presented a clear enigma, prior to the change in the "Web" she had, had no plans of creating another Avatar for any of her fellow Siblings or as the mortals like to call them, Spider-Totems. And yet here it was shining bright and glistening bright as even. Confused she put two and two together and assumed this was her other calling not thinking much of it she made no attempt to mention it.
Seeing the "Weaver" come back to the center of the "Web" the "Keeper" asked. "Sister Weaver, as much as I'd like to doubt your words, seeing the changes in the web first hand has left me no room for doubt. Seeing as there isn't much left for me to discuss I would like to see if any of our kin who have fallen off the 'Web' need assistance or if they all have perished. I would excuse my self." Explained the "Keeper"
"I'm sorry to trouble you Brother Keeper, If you would be so kind as to check. Also Brothers Other and Scion, Sister Bride all of you may go back and fulfill your duties." Ordered the "Weaver".
With a nod from each of the Four "Arachnids", The "Weaver" soon returned to her new perch right next to the new center of the "Web of Fate" Looking down she whispered. "Come child, be calm, you are not alone, not now nor ever will you be."
*Author note*
Okay so here goes, Hi! My names MisterMc if you don't already know, and before I really get into explaining this chapter I recommend all of you go and read the authors note at the beginning of the chapter as it is fairly important if you haven't already...seriously go and read it...now on to the important bits, this chapter is quite clearly a foundation for this story it explains how the Totems are important in this story even if later on they don't show up for a while.
I was wondering if this chapter even needs to exist or if I should have just made this entire segment a footnote of sorts, but in the end, when I started writing it all just sort came out like this, and thus why we have a long ass intro...tada….
Anyways I'd like to take this time to Thank all of you who read this little prologue of mine! Seriously thank you all especially those of you who read both of these authors notes.
I'm not really sure if I should ask for Faves or Reviews or not as I'm still pretty new to this, so I won't. (even though they would be appreciated) ;)
I suppose I should also mention my Inspirations, for writing this little fic of mine.
The Spider by I'mjusttryingtofindmyway
as well as
Spider-Man: Shoulders of Giants by AdventurousShadows
I wouldn't have had the inspiration to do this if it weren't for these two Fanfics.