A new challenge

Killer Croc

Lachlan was swinging around New York. There were no villains causing mayhem. No crime needing to be stopped. There weren't even any small disasters that needed to be solved. He landed on a building. "Man this is boring." He said to himself. His Spidey-sense went off. "Finally." He said.

People were running out of Walmart. He swung over to it and landed on the ground. He couldn't see past all the people running around. He swung up to the ceiling of Walmart. He scanned the area. He then saw something charging towards him. "What the hell?" He said.

The creature jumped towards him but Lachlan jumped out of the way. "Come here!" Said the creature.

Lachlan swung away. He looked at the creature. It had green skin, sharp teeth, a tail and it was big. "Who are you? Lizards ugly cousin?" Mocked Lachlan.

The creature picked up a bin and threw it at him. "The names Killer Croc."

"You look more like an overgrown lizard." He said.

"Says the one in a red and blue costume. You look like an oversized police light." Mocked Croc.

Lachlan stared at him. "You'll pay for that." He shot webs at Crocs legs and pulled them out. Croc fell over. "At least you were nice enough to wear pants."

Croc got up and threw some more chairs at Lachlan. Lachlan dodged most of them. "Keep still!" Yelled Croc.

"Missed me, Missed me, you'll never…" He was cut off by being hit by a chair. "Ow." He moaned.

Croc walked over him. "Not even a challenge." Said Croc.

He lifted his arm up and went to slice. Lachlan shot past under Croc's legs. "Bye-Bye." He said while waving. He swung under his legs and swung up to the ceiling. "I'm quite offended with that remark." Said Lachlan shooting behind Croc.

"You shouldn't be since your aim is terrible." Said Croc.

"Is it?" He asked.

Croc turned around and saw the webs were attached to the prize car sitting in the middle of the mall. Lachlan pulled on the web. Before he could react Croc was hit by the car. "If you put a dent in that I'm going to sue!" Yelled Lachlan sarcastically.

Croc got up. He picked up the car. "Catch!" He yelled as he threw it at Lachlan.

Lachlan jumped was too slow. He got hit by the car and was pinned against the wall by it. "Uh-oh." Said Lachlan.

Croc walked back over to him. He reached for Lachlan's mask. "Let's see who's behind this mask." Said Croc. Lachlan laughed. "You think this is funny?"

"No. But that is." Said Lachlan.

Croc turned around and saw Reece in his Hulk form swing at him. He punched Croc and Croc went flying. Lachlan got up and saw the rest of the team. "Good timing." He said.

"We were going to get pizza but we figured you needed help." Said Joe.

"I was doing… Hold on guys." Said Lachlan interrupted by his Spidey Sense. He looked around. He jumped in the air as a table went flying towards him. He landed and saw Croc standing in the hardware store. "Let's get him." Said Lachlan.

Before they moved they heard children crying. "What's that?" Said Will.

Lachlan looked over and saw there were still kids in the play area. Croc saw this and decided to use this to his advantage. He threw a gas canister and light fluid into the area. He then grabbed a blow torch. He turned it on and threw it. The canister exploded casuing a fire in the kids area. "Son of a bitch." Said Lachlan. "You guys get the kids. I'll grab big, fat and ugly." Said Lachlan. He swung after Croc.

Lachlan's team ran over to the fire. "What are we going to do?" Asked Matt.

"Can't you summon a rain cloud?" Asked Joe.

"We're inside." Said Matt.

"Then we'll make a window." Said Reece jumping up. He smashed through the roof making a hole.

Matt raised his hammer. "This better work."

A storm cloud appeared. Rain started pouring down over the fire. Bryce flew through the fire and landed over to where the kids were. "Everyone ok?" He asked. They nodded. "Good."

The fire started to die. When it did the rest of the team entered and grabbed the kids. "Let's go." Said Will.

Meanwhile Lachlan was swinging after Croc. Croc was a fair distant in front of Lachlan. Lachlan kept swinging. "Almost got you." He said.

Croc turned around a corner. Suddenly there was a crash. Lachlan caught up and looked. He saw a massive hole in the wall. He walked over and picked up a sign which said "Men's." Lachlan thought Croc was trapped. "Got you now." He snuck in and looked around. "You've got to be kidding." He said walking towards a hole in the ground. Lachlan jumped down into the sewers. Croc was nowhere to be seen.

"Lachlan!" Yelled Reece.

"Down here." Said Lachlan.

They all jumped down. "Where's the big guy?" Asked Ash.

"No idea." Said Lachlan.

"Do you want us to search?" Asked Bryce.

"No. By the time we search he could be long gone." Said Lachlan. "Let's just head back to SHIELD."

The heroes got out of the sewers. They headed back to the Helicarrier. When they arrived they walked into the main room where Fury was standing. "What happened?" Asked Fury.

"I was doing my routine check." Said Lachlan. "Suddenly this big creature attacked Wal-Mart. I entered and he fought. The others arrived. Suddenly the creature lit fire to the kids area. They went to get the kids and I chased him. I lost him in the sewers."

"Did he have a name?" Asked Fury.

"Called himself the Killer Croc."

"Here? In New York?" Asked Fury.

"Do you know him?" Asked Will.

"I've heard of him. He's from Gotham city." Said Fury.

"What's he doing here?" Asked Lachlan.

"Not entirely sure but I think I have an idea." Said Fury. He picked up a remote and a poster was on the screen.

"You're kidding." Said Lachlan. "50 million dollars for whoever can kill the superhero apprentice known as Spiderman a.k.a Lachlan Anderson. If you complete the task a bot will arrive and ask for proof. If there is proof of his demise you will receive your reward. –Mysterio." Lachlan read out loud.

"Seems like you've made a name for yourself Lachlan." Said Will.

"Great." Said Lachlan. "So I've got a super villain from somewhere I've never heard of trying to kill me."

"Actually it's more." Said Fury. "You see a few days ago I got a call from a hero called Batman saying he hacked into a computer and found this poster. He said he'd keep an eye out for any villains planning your assassination."

"Ok first. Who's Batman. And second what do you mean villain's?" Asked Lachlan.

"Batman is a night crime fighter. He is a computer expert. He hacked into Hugo Strange's computer and found the poster. Mysterio sent the poster to eight different villains." Said Fury.

"Who?" Asked Lachlan.

Fury handed him a 8 folders. "There is Killer Croc. BANE. Scarecrow. Two-face. Poison Ivy. Mr Freeze. Firefly."

"That's only 7." Said Lachlan. "Whose number eight."

"No idea. That was classified. Whoever it is doesn't want anyone to know who he is." Said Fury.

"Looks like I'm going to be busy." Said Lachlan.

"What are you talking about?" Asked Fury.

"I'm going to Gotham City." Said Lachlan.

"The hell you are. These villains are powerful. Most of them are more powerful then any villain you've faced. Maybe not as powerful as Galactus. Poison Ivy makes Sandman look like a litter box."

"He is a litter box." Said Lachlan. "And besides I'll have my team."

"Actually you won't." Said Fury. "I've got another assignment." He handed Lachlan another folder.

"Symbiotes?" Asked Lachlan.

"We believe there are terrorists using symbiotes for their advantage. I want you and your team to stop them." Said Fury.

"My team can handle this." Said Lachlan.

"You're not going to Gotham city. Batman can handle them." Said Fury.

"I don't care for your opinion." Said Lachlan. "These assassins will just keep coming and causing more chaos. And I won't be able to stop them all. If I go to Gotham city I'll be in their territory. They won't slip past me." Fury stared at him. "Please Fury. I can do this."

"I can't believe I'm doing this. You have a month to put a stop to this." Said Fury. "I'll call Batman and tell him you're going. As for the rest of you, you'll be heading out to Afghanistan. Don't make me regret my decision Lachlan."

"I got this." He walked out of the room and headed to the flight deck. He got in a nearby jet and turned it on. "One quick stop."