Hi there and welcome to read the sequel to Shattered Souls. Taking a place after one year of Ock's torture, it will tell what happened or happens after that. This story is accompanied by author Nobel Six, who plays Squirrel Girl and his OC Predator (he was also responsible for their fighting scenes in SS) while I take care of Peter and Osborns. But that's the end of that, enjoy.

New York, the city of many possibilities. It can fill your greatest dreams or pull you deep down…both of the scenarios are as possible. So, what makes this "little" city so different than others? Well, probably nothing, but…

"HELP! HE ROBBED MY SHOP!"

If this thief thought he was clever, he was badly wrong. Okay, he managed to get something…but soon, he would come face to face with something nastier than police officers.

"Hah hah, your guns won't work on me! Catch me if you can idiots!", the masked man yelled and ran to the alley. First, last and bad mistake.

"Okay, let's see what I've got…", the thief started, but then someone pulled the bag away from him.

"I don't think these belong to you!"

"Hey, whatta…WHO?!", the man turned around. And then he saw Spider-Man standing in the alley, blocking his way.

"I can't believe how down you guys sink these days…seriously, robbing a flower shop? Back when I started…"

"Oh shut up worm…and eat this!", the thief yelled and pointed his gun towards Spidey.

"Oh no, don't even try!", Spider-Man jumped out of the way and attacked this idiotic thief. It didn't take long until this loser was hanging upside down and mumbled angrily.

"Well, I let the police to take care of the trash. That's not my job. See you!", the web-slinger lifted his thumb up and webbed away. When he headed across the city, the young hero heard greetings.

"Morning Spidey!"

"Good morning!", Spider-Man answered.

"Spider-Man! Nice to see you again!"

"Thank you!"

While webbing, Peter smiled under his mask. Everything was finally okay…in the city, but as well as in his personal life. Unlike a year ago.

Now, it was just a bad memory, but Peter could still feel it haunting him in the back of his mind. Since almost two years ago, he did something very stupid. He led two of his friends in dangerous situations…one of them got badly injured and another one landed into a coma.

And what happened because of it...

Since all these nightmares began when Harry, Peter's dear best friend landed into a coma because of Ock's symbiote called the Anti-Venom. It lasted four months and those months were the most horrible in his life. And not only because seeing his friend just sleeping was hard, but how Norman, Harry's father roasted Peter during those weeks. He blamed Spider-Man for what happened and since Peter was too horrified of Norman's possible reaction, he didn't dare to tell the truth. He wanted really bad…but fear was too strong.

Thank god it's not there anymore...

One thing led to another, and eventually, guilt, pain, and darkness grew too strong to carry. Exhausted, Peter finally revealed his identity, and it can be told that Norman was anything but pleased. Feeling betrayed, he separated woken up Harry and Peter from each other to protect his son from the threats Spider-Man's career would bring. But he couldn't have known what plans Octavius had for his family…and what traumas it would leave.

Traumas indeed...

Since during his worries, Norman went to ask clues from Octavius and the madman gave them, on one condition. When Spider-Man's secret is revealed, both Norman and Harry would belong to him. Panicked, Norman asked for Peter's help…and the mess was ready. After having an argument with his friends and family and after getting blamed by Norman over and over again, Peter ran off and got caught by Ock, who took the "ex"-hero to his lair, an old mental hospital outside the city. There, he transformed his enemy into a horrible monster and locked him up. Soon after that, he kidnapped Osborns and brought them in as well…torturing and making them fear.

I wanna forget, but can I?

But who suffered the most, was certainly Harry. Both his father and friend were motionless for weeks since they both were infected by Ock's creations. He had to find help all by himself and witnessed many brutal happenings. Ock gave him poison, which caused that he had to learn how to walk again. While trying to find a cure, he met Bernard, a night guard who helped him to collect mystical potions and heal Peter and Norman. Unfortunately, Bernard died while protecting Osborns from Ock's insane Bug King, who wanted Norman to be its body.

Hrrr...

Eventually, Peter and Osborns were able to escape from Ock's hideout and Spidey saved the city from spidertopuses, who were his infected friends. Furious about this failure, Octavius kidnapped Harry and almost killed himself and boys. Luckily all of them survived and when realizing that he had lost completely, Ock disappeared and swore that one day, he would get his revenge on the wall-crawler.

That lunatic is still teasing me!

But now, everything seemed to fine. Norman and Peter were able to make peace with each other and that was a relief for everyone. And more importantly, friendship with Harry was better than ever and career as a superhero in balance.

Like a dream come true, I'd say!

Landing to the park near Queens, Spidey took his suit off and Peter headed towards home. He had a long day behind and was pretty hungry.

"I'm home!", Peter greeted as he opened the door.

"Welcome back honey! You're just in time for dinner", Aunt May smiled.

"Good, I'm starving", Peter sat down.

"So, have you packed yet?", May asked while making plates.

"Yeah, but we leave until later tonight. So no need to rush."

"Time comes sooner than you think. Excited about this holiday?"

"You bet…I have never been to Alaska before! Harry said that he had visited there many years ago, as a kid. Norman was too busy to go there before, but now, we are gonna have a five-star time!", Peter smiled.

"Good to hear. How is he feeling now? I haven't seen him for a long time", May asked.

"He's doing better…but recovering has been very slow. But Harry has spirit!"

Smiling, May went to cook. Peter leaned back in his chair…and then his phone rang.

"Hey, bud!", Peter answered.

"Hey, Pete! I was just calling that we are gonna pick you up in a couple of hours. Are you done with your packing?", Harry asked.

"All done. I'm so excited…a month of nothing, but good food and relaxing!"

"Yeah…I'm looking forward to it as well. But now I gotta go, see you soon!", Harry nodded.

"Okay. Bye!", Peter shut the phone. Closing his eyes, he smiled.

Finally, everything is going right…and I sure love it!

-o-o-o-

"Hmmm…okay", Harry muttered and looked at a pile of clothes on his bed. "Which one of these I should take with me?"

Gathering shirts, trousers, shoes…Harry opened his suitcase and started to pack. When he was done, he tried to close it…but didn't manage.

"Whatta…oh come on!", the boy muttered and pushed harder. "Close!"

No matter how much Harry tried to close…nothing worked. Finally, he climbed onto his bed and was almost about to jump…

"Son, are you done? We don't have much time and I have to…", Norman opened the door, holding a laptop in his other hand.

"AAHH!", Harry yelled out of surprise and fell. Losing his balance, he landed against a bookshelf, which fell straight on him.

"Harry!", Norman threw the laptop away and ran to the bookshelf, lifting it up and pulling his son away from it. "Are you all right?"

"Yeah…you just scared me", Harry muttered and held his head.

"You sure? Not any bruises? Wounds? How about your legs? Head? You don't have…"

"DAD!", Harry raised his voice. "I'm fine, really."

"Let me see anyway", Norman looked worried and examined Harry's whole body. Harry sighed…despite it's been almost one year, Norman was still so overprotective.

"Dad…like I said before, I'm not a baby anymore. You don't…"

"Don't even start, you know my opinion about this. Since I can't ever forget those situations where I nearly lost you…", Norman closed his eyes.

"Dad…try to put it behind, okay? We made it…and I'm feeling better than ever. Really", Harry smiled.

"Yeah…", Norman smiled and rubbed his son's hair. "But remember what we talked? Not any risky games and remember to take your medicine every night. I'm making sure that you're doing that."

"Yes, sir…", Harry smiled a little. Ever since Octavius forced him to eat poison, his legs were caput. At first, Harry didn't feel them at all, but in time, feeling returned and muscles started to work. Thanks to hard work and physiotherapy lessons, he learned to walk in a half year. But some side effects were still there…Harry couldn't run completely and got tired easily, so he had to use crutches in stairs and while walking long distances. He also had to take it easy, since even a little fall could break his bones again.

"Good", Norman smiled and helped his son up. "I'm gonna have a couple of calls before we go. Get ready", he nodded and walked away from the room. Harry went to finish his packing and gazed out of the window.

This will be the greatest holiday ever!

-o-o-o-

Soon, it was time to go. Peter finished his packing and came downstairs and opened his communicator.

"Hey everyone! I just wanted to tell that I'm going now. Do you remember what I told you?"

"Yeah,", Miles nodded. "We will keep things in order. Have a nice vacation, you deserve it!"

"Sureeee, someone works while…", Flash muttered. Miles pushed him away and smiled.

"Don't worry Pete, we will manage. We have a lesson held by Connors in a couple of minutes. Gotta go!"

"Okay. I see you after four weeks!", Peter smiled and shut the screen.

"Nervous much?", Aunt May smiled.

"Not really…it's just so good to relax after a long time…", Peter nodded.

"You work so hard, you need to take care of yourself as well. Have fun honey", May hugged Peter and kissed his cheek. Soon, they saw how the limo drove down the street and stopped in front of the house. Opening the door, Harry stepped out.

"Hey!"

"Well, that's my ride. See you!", Peter took his bag and waved goodbyes to his aunt.

"Bye, have fun!", May smiled as boys went in and the limo started driving.

"I can't believe we are going to Alaska…", Harry was excited. "A month of fun!"

"You bet", Peter smiled.

"It's been a long time since I've been there", Norman nodded and worked with his laptop. "But now, we are gonna have a nice holiday, without any threats!"

Both boys nodded and smiled. As the group headed towards the airport, they expected to have a long, relaxing vacation ahead to forget those miserable times. Just too bad that no one knew yet, how deep mess the trio will be dragged into…and that it would be much more dangerous than what they've been through so far.