A triple crossover from guestsurprise, who owns Jocu, Vibracio, Lauhin, and Vivo. :)

Ultimate Spiderman belongs to Marvel and Disney. Mythology belongs to its respective owners. Ben 10 belongs to Cartoon Network and Man of Action. :)

There is also a special note at the bottom from guestsurprise. :) This story also takes place after Avengers: Infinity War.

Everyone Needs A Hero

Spiderman had been out for days and nights! He was sick to his stomach because he now felt alone. Two of his mentors were now gone forever: Iron Man and Captain America.

He was still doing his job as a hero, but he had not laughed in weeks and he felt terrible and like he was all alone in the world.

"I just need time to myself," he said. The problem? He had been alone for almost five days and he wouldn't speak to anyone.

"You are not alone, Peter," a voice said calmly. He turned and saw Jocu approaching him. He was soaking wet in the rain. Come to think of it…both of them were.

"Jocu? Why are you here?" Peter asked, now somewhat agitated.

"I came to see you." Jocu replied calmly, now approaching him.

"I don't wanna see anyone," Peter replied, now gently holding his chest. He had been having chest pains ever since he lost his two best comrades.

"I know that you are feeling upset, but…,"

"Upset? UPSET?! That's all you gotta say to me?!" Peter snapped, now whirling around and snatching his mask off his face. "WHERE WERE YOU?!"

"What?!" Jocu asked in somewhat surprise.

"Where were you and your magical brothers?! Why didn't you stop them?! Why didn't you stop Thanos from destroying everything and everyone!" Peter said in almost a scream!

"Peter…," Jocu tried.

"Why didn't you all just jump in and save the day and not let this all happen?!" Peter said, now pulling at his own hair.

"Peter!" Jocu said, now approaching the distraught teen!

"YOU KNOW WHY?! Because there is no such thing as real magic! MAGIC DOESN'T DO ANYTHING OR SAVE ANYONE! FIRST UNCLE BEN AND NOW…," Peter shouted.

"PETER!" Jocu thundered, now grabbing his face with two hands and pushing the teen against the wall and pinning his arms to his sides with two of his other hands. "Don't you think I wanted to save you all?!"

Peter paused for a second. He saw the agony and frustration in Jocu's green eyes now begin to shine through.

"Don't you think that I wanted to use my power to throw that creep across the universe?! Why couldn't I?! Because our kind cannot always be the answer! If we always jump in, how can humankind learn to defend themselves?! If I and my kind always step in, you would not have gotten bitten by the spider to give you your powers," Jocu said, his eyes narrowing.

"But…,"

"And if I jumped in, Tony would have never become Iron Man. Steve would have never become Captain America…and more? There would have been no Avengers. Why? Because why would you all need heroes if we always took charge. My kind are meant to bring joy and happiness; we are not meant to take over your world and trouble. If so, we would not be helping…we would be ruling," Jocu said lowly, making Peter shudder. It was true. Lauhinians were powerful beings; if they wanted to truly rule Earth they could. But they never did. Now feeling ashamed, Peter slowly slipped down to his knees and bent his head low. Jocu almost heard a faint sob.

"I'm sorry, Jocu. I shouldn't have said those things; please forgive me," he said, almost in a whisper.

"Oh, Peter…," Jocu soothed, now kneeling and pulling the teen into a hug. He could feel wet tears soaking his red chest, but he didn't care. He ran his hands through Peter's short hair and held him tight like an older brother. "They are proud of you."

"N-No…they would be ashamed of me…I'm acting like a kid," Peter said, still face buried in his red fur.

"I do not think that is the case. You are a real hero, Peter; you do not need to pretend that you are not hurting. You miss them and to an extent, you always will. But they will always live inside you because you represent their legacy," Jocu said, now making Peter sit back and look at him as he lifted his chin. The rain began to pour harder and harder but both just stared into each other's eyes. Jocu's face was as solemn as a heart attack and Peter was as serious as ever. After a second, Jocu spoke.

"Close your eyes, Peter." Jocu said calmly. Peter did as he was told and as he did, he was shocked as he felt two pairs of lips against each of his ears.

"Kid…it's gonna be okay. You know I'm never far. Heck, you're always gonna need me around in one way or another," the voice said. Peter held back a sob; it sounded exactly like Tony.

"Don't be afraid to let people help you, kid. I know what it's like to be alone; don't push others away…let them help you so that you can live in the future and not in the past," came a gentle voice who sounded exactly like Steve. As Peter's eyes shot open, he saw two balls of light hovering in Jocu's hands. He then saw the balls of light slowly lift and then shoot into the sky at rapid speed!

"Bye, guys…and thanks," Peter said as tears rolled down his face. Jocu then felt the teen plow into him and tears once more rolled down his face. But in the midst of it, he heard Peter sneeze! Jocu immediately picked him up and teleported him to his own apartment. Aunt May hadn't made it home yet so they had some time.

Once Peter changed into warm pajamas, Jocu wrapped a blanket around him and the two sat on the sofa. After a few minutes, Peter slowly felt his eyelids drooping but he was almost afraid to go to sleep.

"Peter…you will be alright. I will be here until you go to sleep." Jocu said, now letting the teen lean on him as he wrapped a brotherly arm around his shoulders.

"T-Thanks, Jocu…," Peter said sleepily.

"For what?" Jocu asked curiously.

"For being my…hero," Peter said, now falling fast asleep. Jocu only nodded and brushed his hair from his face as he watched over the sleeping teen. Jocu was always there when they needed him most.

A few days later…

Jocu had been watching over Peter, but noticed something was still off. Even though he was improving from the first night, he was still acting strange and feeling ill. It was more than just a simple cold. Even worse? Aunt May would be out of town for a few days and there was no one to watch over him.

"This could be bad," Jocu said, now watching Peter go back to the apartment and pass out on the couch, still fully clothed and feverish! Jocu followed and picked him up and disappeared to the tickle realm. As he was traveling through time and space to get to his realm, he telepathically reached out to Vibracio.

"Vibracio…I need your help," Jocu called.

"Yes? What is it, my prince?" Vibracio called back. He was just getting the spa water prepared for a few others who had been to his mountains.

"It's Peter." Jocu said gravely.

"Peter? What's wrong with him?!" Vibracio asked, now very concerned.

"He is very down. He needs some rest and revival of his spirit and joy. I helped him a few days ago, but he is still needs time to recover," Jocu replied, now appearing with the teen in his arms. Vibracio didn't think twice as he took the teen from Jocu's arms and cuddled him to him.

"I will take it from here," Vibracio said calmly, now placing Peter on a large flower. Peter slowly opened his eyes, but his vision was blurry as tears streamed down his face.

"Why…," he said softly.

"What is wrong, young hero?" Vibracio soothed, now seeing Jocu teleport away.

"Why do these horrible things happen to me? Why does everyone I love end up dying? I feel like I'm toxic," Peter said, now feeling another tear escape his eye.

"Enough of that. I won't accept that kind of talk," Vibracio said sternly, now crawling over and placing a hand over the hero's mouth. Peter struggled to remove it, but Vibracio didn't budge. He then pulled Peter to him and cuddled him.

"V-Vibracio, let go!" Peter said, muffled by his hand.

"I will not let you go hero until you let me help you," Vibracio said, now pulling over a cup of hot tea and a cool cloth.

"W-What are you doing?" Peter asked, now feeling Vibracio move his hand.

"I am preparing something for you; this will help you to recover from what happened to you," Vibracio said, now feeling Peter try to get up.

"I-I can't stay. I need to patrol the city," Peter said, but Vibracio held him firmly in his lap.

"Absolutely not. I am not going to let you go; you need me and the royal family," Vibracio said, now seeing him squirm from his lap and try to get away. "You may have been feeling better before with Jocu, but this fever is taking a toll on your mind and strength."

"Look, I've got this; you guys do enough," Peter said, now shaking his head to remove the dizziness he was feeling.

"Your pulse is quickening, your temperature is rising, your powers are weaking, and your reasoning is off," Vibracio deduced.

At that moment, Lauhin appeared, now hearing of Peter's condition from his son. Peter's eyes got wider than ever!

"GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" He screamed! He had never seen King Lauhin before! He had only seen Jocu and Vibracio!

"Oh dear," Lauhin said, now flattening his ears on his head and wincing at the screaming. "Perhaps making my appearance was not a good idea as of yet."

"Perhaps when he has calmed a bit, Your Majesty," Vibracio said as they both stared in shock. Peter literally climbed up the wall and created a cocoon of webbing to protect himself!

"HA! Try and get me now you big large cat thingy!" Peter called out, clearly getting delirious. Lauhin blinked a bit and then looked at Vibracio.

"Contact me when our hero is…um…somewhat restored in his sanity," Lauhin said.

"Okay, Your Majesty. As you wish," Vibracio said, now bowing in respect. Lauhin looked back at Peter and looked at him sadly. He was very concerned about him but he knew he was in good hands! Once he teleported away, Vibracio saw Jocu appear and he looked absolutely exhausted.

"Jocu? Are you alright?" Vibracio asked.

"I-I'm fine. I have just been busy," Jocu said, now shaking his fur. "How is he?"

"Still unwell. He has a high fever and definitely needed assistance. And you, young prince? You appear unwell too." Vibracio said, now concerned.

"I-I will be…fine," Jocu said, now shaking himself. It was rare for the Lauhinians to get sick, but their recent fights with the Nitians had weakened them. And the sorrow of the humans made it no better.
And at that same moment, Vivo appeared! He took looked a mess!

"Vivo?! What in the realm!?" Vibracio said, now concerned.

"J-Jocu! It's Ben!" Vivo called out weakly.

"What do you mean?!" Jocu said in horror.

"He was fighting the knights, but he's been wounded! He's at the mansion!" Vivo said.

"Take me to him!" Jocu said, now teleporting!

"WAIT! BOTH OF YOU WAIT!" Vibracio said, now seeing them both vanish. "You both need to get treatment."

Vibracio then turned and saw Peter still in his cocoon! "I am going to get you well, hero, but it looks like you are not the only one who is in trouble right now."

guestsurprise's words: Oh dear! What do you all think will happen?! :O

Special Note: To all that have a question about the origin of the brothers. They are loosely based on the Mahaha in Inuit Mythology. A reader asked how they were connected to mythology. I answered this question months back, but I do not mind explaining it once more. Tickle monsters are considered mythology and mine are taking a positive note on the myth. The Mahaha is an evil mythological spirit and my brothers are not like that at all; however, the Nitians do take some of the Mahaha's evil personality.

To guestsurprise: I'm liking this story so far! :)

To everyone else: Please leave guestsurprise a review, but no flames!

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