Chapter 1
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Peter Parker was standing next to his locker as MJ stood tapping her foot behind him. He had a headache and didn't want to talk to anyone, but he clearly wasn't going anywhere until he listened to what she had to say, He sighed. "What is it MJ?" "Oh what? I don't know what you're talking about." She said sarcastically rolling her eyes. "You're tapping your foot like you do when you have something to say and you won't stop tapping until you get to say it. So what is it?" "Guess who got a job at the Daily Bugle? I did! Finally after years of waiting and trying! Now, as Mr. Jameson's personal assistant, I am also his confidante. Unwillingly sometimes, but still. Anyway I have a piece of information I'd like to pass on to Spider Man. So listen up! Jameson's son is missing. We think he was taken by Doctor Doom, but there have been rumors that it was another villain. He won't call S.H.I.E.L.D since his son got a new appearance at the end of that particular adventure. So just be sure to pass it along ok?" She smiled and gave her classic MJ wink and jogged off to class.
He hurried on to muttering to himself the whole way. "Jameson's son is missing again? Geez! That man was the exact opposite of his father! I hope he's ok. I'm going after him after school today. But I can't tell Fury. I can't tell the team who needs the help or they'll tell Fury. Who am I going to leave in charge of the team while I'm gone? And most importantly, what gave her the idea that I personally knew Spidey? Does she know about my secret identity?" (Spidey scream like in the USM cartoon.)
"You ok Pete?" Ava whispered in lunch. Peter jerked his head up from where the jello had been doing it's amazing dance of standing still on his plate. "Huh? Uh yeah! Why?." "You sure Webhead? You've been awful quiet today." Luke supplied. "Silence in a time of need is the sure way to failure in a time of chaos." Danny stated. He reached over and put his hand on Peter's shoulder. "Talk." He gently commanded. Good old unshakable Danny could almost always get Peter to open up and vise versa.
"I have to go on a mission. One that's not authorized by Fury. Because the man who's son is missing won''t call in S.H.I.E.L.D until it's too late. I need to leave someone in charge of the team, because having the whole team go on the mission at once will certainly get Fury's attention. I may need him to know later on, but if he figures it out too soon, I'll get a nasty talk down on all sides and someone's son will die." "Who are we talking about now guys? Me? I'm always a good conversation starter." Sam said , coming up from where he'd been flirting with MJ. "No Sam." Peter said. His brain gears suddenly started whirring. Sam always acted like he had a huge ego and that he thought he was the coolest person on the planet. He never took any responsibility for what was happening in a fight. Not the best leader there could be.
All things considered, Danny appeared to be the best choice for leading the team in his absence, but Sam could use the experience more. Sam didn't really think he was all that cool, and his ego was almost nonexistent. A few times, when Sam had been upset, he'd talked enough for Peter to know the kid had a bit more baggage than the rest of them did. He needed some leadership experience and self confidence. He needed to learn compassion and planning ahead. He'd be perfect for this particular situation. After all, Peter would still be in the city, at least until the villain's trail lead him out of it. He could temporarily still guide Sam and besides, the team would encourage him and help him through his failures. The mean, picking, evil side of Peter said that Sam's mistakes would be many, but his friendly side said that Sam would eventually be successful and learn what he needed to. That moment the light went on in his head. Sam would lead the team, and nothing would change that!