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In short I don't own anything in this story.
(Prosp88) Hey guys, that's me back temporary for this short story ... Yes, a short story like "Enjoy the Moment" and "The Next Step", not the official next main instalment ... please, before you're tempted to pull out the torches and pitchforks, the chapters of this story will come out quickly.
This is just for fun.
Ultimate Spiderman: Dusk and Darkness
Chapter 1: Alone in the Dark
Spiderman continued to watch as the Ranger 3 sped further upwards into the sky, suddenly turbo-lasers from Ming's flagship started to open fire on the vessel. For a while the Ranger 3 was able to outmanoeuvre their attempts, then suddenly another Mongo dreadnought came out of nowhere to bloke the ships path. It open fired on the Ranger 3 and managed to damage its outer hull, but the ship kept going.
Meanwhile the Emperors Reach fired a massive beam of energy from its main gun. It raced across the sky and engulfed the entire section of sky that the Ranger 3 and Mongo vessel occupied. As the beam disbursed, nothing was left of the two ships, only the smoking debris falling in their place.
Spiderman: NOOOOOOOOO!
Ming let Spiderman drop to the ground and he franticly crawled over in the direction of the explosion.
Spiderman: AVA! NO! AVA!
It was gone, it was all gone. His world … his friends … his family … his wife … his child. Everything was taken from him in one single day, he couldn't believe it. The now completely broken Spiderman kept screaming his lunges out, begging that today never happened while the Emperor of Mongo smirked to himself and used his powers to knock Spiderman to the ground then walk over to him. Kneeling down and speaking to him in a disturbingly soft voice.
Emperor Ming: Remember this day, human and remember it well…
Peter's eyes opened slowly as he groggily regains conscious. Though his vision was still blurry, he could feel himself being dragged across the floor by two beings, the surroundings were dark and grimy, with the sounds of cries and screams echoing around him.
It didn't take long for his vision to come back into focus, but by then he was suddenly tossed into an empty cell. After hitting the hard surface, Peter lifts his head up off the ground high enough to catch a glimpse of the two Mongo guards leaving to look him inside. Before the cells energy barrier closes, one of the guards glanced over to Peter and chuckled.
Mongo Guard: Welcome to Mongo.
Through the barrier, Peter watched the guards walk away, leaving him alone with his thoughts.
For what seemed like an eternity, Peter lay slumped quietly against the wall of his cell. Eventually he had attempted to remove sections of his now ruined armour, hoping it would make him feel more comfortable. But as he removed one of his gauntlets from his arm, he saw his marriage bracelet. Suddenly the image of Ava's face forced its way to the front of Peters mind, along with memories of a happier time; Their first few dates, holding her close as they lay on the coach watching T.V., fighting crime alongside each other … the first time they made love.
Peter felt like he was at piece, even if it was only for a brief few minutes, but he couldn't stop himself remembering the last few memories of her. How they argued, how she rejected his protection and forced his hand and the sight of the Ranger 3 being destroyed in the sky above him … and he was the one who put her there.
Peter broke down into tears and curled up on the floor, he cries echoing throughout his cell. They were all gone … Aunt May, MJ, Luke, Danny, Sam, Fury, Coulson, Kit, Reid, Kato, Dana, Eduardo, Sarah, Cliff, Lamont … Jackie … Ava … Harry.
Harry! His face was now all Peter could see, his best friend who had been with him as long as he needed someone. Now … all Peter could think off was the sight of his hands grasped firmly around Harrys neck…
Hobgoblin: "Look at you!"
Peter looked up and could swear that not only he could hear Hobgoblins voice more clearly than ever, but the crazed villain was now physically standing over him. Leaning down with his sharpened teeth bearing a wide grin.
Hobgoblin: "You've survived worse … this isn't about your pathetic little whore, It's about Harry."
Peter rolled on his side, facing his back towards Hobgoblin so he wouldn't have to face him. But that didn't stop the villain from cackling on.
Hobgoblin: "You've never out right killed a person before have you? Sure … one or two you refused to "save" and a few mountains of robots, synthezoids and symbiotes. But this was the first time it was with your own two hands … real flesh and blood."
The broken hero tried to block him out, but it was no good. It seemed like Hobgoblins voice was starting to echo louder than his previous breakdown.
Hobgoblin: "What's going to happen when they come for you? You'll have to kill them too … can you?"
Next time Peter knew, Hobgoblin was lying down behind him and could see his wings slowly reaching round, as if trying to embrace him.
Hobgoblin: "Will you be ready and willing when the moment comes? Maybe they will kill you, or is that what you want?"
Peter: No.
Hobgoblin: Are you sure?
Peter: NO!
Suddenly there was silence, Hobgoblin has vanished, leaving Peter alone once again.
Mingo City – Mongo
While Peter continues to suffer alone in his cell, high above in the grand capital city of the planet Mongo, its citizens gather outside the massive royal palace in the hope of catching a glimpse of their heroes' triumphant return home.
Throughout the streets, the masses cheer and revel as music plays all around them, firework-like devices are set off, creating colourful crackling shapes up above them. Floating above them were billboard sized screens displaying the same message over.
"All creatures will make merry … under pain of death"
The citizens carry on celebrating until a defining horn erupted through the music and all grew quiet, looking up towards the main balcony overlooking the city. Next the clocked figure of Viceroy Krytis emerged into view and firmly placed the staff he was carrying on a pedestal and began addressing the masses. The staff amplifies his voice for all to hear.
Viceroy Krytis: Citizens of Mingo City, your warriors have brought great glory to us all. The enemies of our great empire; Shiar, Kree and Skrull have submitted to our dominance. Their leaders captured, their armies decimated and their people ready to be processed into our great society.
Cheers had erupted but they quickly settled down, allowing Krytis to continue.
Viceroy Krytis: But one world stood defiant … a small, backwater planet known as Earth. Its people spat in the face of our beloved Emperor and rejected our guidance.
Sneers and cries of outrage now started to engulf the sea of Mongovians, But the silver tonged Viceroy knew how to regain their attention.
Viceroy Krytis: But your Princess Aura; strong, cleaver and beautiful, along with the unstoppable Hammer, faced the warriors of Earth and with their combined might, they fell … and the Earth fell.
The crowds exploded into mass cheering.
Viceroy Krytis: Auras loyal warriors quickly overtook the heart of the Earths strongest fortress and brought its walls down. The armies of Mongo quickly swarmed over the cities of Earth, securing our victory.
The cheering continued as Krytis carried on with his speech.
Viceroy Krytis: Now the heroes have returned home; Your vanguard … Lord Null.
From inside the palace, the heavily armoured behemoth Lord Null had emerged and stood at one side of the Viceroy and posed like a champion does to his beloved fans.
Viceroy Krytis: And at long last, your Princess has finally returned home … Aura!
The cheering that followed Nulls announcement was dwarfed immensely buy comparison to the explosive cries from the masses as the Crown Princess of Mongo gracefully strolled up to the balcony's edge. Her golden dress and headdress shined brightly with the help of Mongos twin suns' and she gently waved to her people down below. Most of the population of the planet had never even glimpsed the princess before, but she was held in high praise. Even the royal guardsmen down at the steps of the palace had some trouble keeping the crowds at bay as they grew more excited from seeing Aura. She then turned to the Viceroy, who bowed and stepped back to allow her access to the staff.
Princess Aura: My brothers and sisters … I am gladdened to see so many of you upon my return this day. I have been away from my home for far too long, but my endeavours were not in vain. I have personally ensured the return of your friends and loved ones, my brothers and sisters, whom were instrumental in protecting the greatest civilisation in the cosmos.
The cheering continued loudly but the princess only hand to raise her hand gently to settle the people down for her to continue.
Princess Aura: But we must not forget he who is responsible for all of this; Citizens of the empire, all hail the return of my father, the true master of the galaxies … Emperor Ming.
Music started to play as the princess stepped aside and allowed the all-powerful Emperor of Mongo to step into view. He casually strolled to the edge of the balcony and looked down into the masses below. It was hard to tell if he was at all interested in all this, even as the mass chanting had begun.
"Hail Ming Hail, ruler of the galaxies … Hail Ming Hail, ruler of the universe!"
As they continued, Aura turns to her father.
Princess Aura: Your people bow before you, father while your enemies lie in ruin. It is only a matter of time before your followers wipe them from the face of the galaxy. The Nova Corp are in tatters, the fleets of the Shiar, Kree and Skrulls are all but decimated. Which means the remaining worlds are defenceless against us.
Emperor Ming: Perhaps my daughter … but I sense that there is something I've overlooked. Though the Pantheon vessels now cower at my power, one of their number still eludes me … Webb.
Princess Aura: Webb?
Emperor Ming: Her absence troubles me greatly … she was always the crafty one.
Princess Aura: Then let me hunt her down and …
Emperor Ming: No … I have a different task for you. But first … enjoy your welcome home.
He turns and makes his way back inside the palace, followed closely by his Viceroy and Hammer. The princess continues to wave at her people for a short time, before returning inside the palace. Her thoughts dwelling on her recent battles and campaigns that she revelled in. Suddenly she caught herself thinking about her new pet down in the prison below, wondering if he'll survive what awaits him, in the unforgiving torment of the Pits. But until then she was feeling a little restless.
Princess Aura: You there…
She addressed one of the nearby guards, who stepped closer to her and bowed.
Princess Aura: Go to the barracks and find the field technician called Barin and bring him to my chambers.
Mongo Guard: At once your majesty.
A/N: Comment and Review; Well, things are starting to get interesting, what's in store for our hero? Will he survive? Only one way to find out.