Spider-Man and Batman: Dawn of Reckoning
Chapter 1
The sun shown through the New York Skyline. The horns of cars in the streets sounded through the atmosphere. The city was booming through the morning. Life was going down as if nothing was expected to happen. And that kept one citizen on edge. He knew anything could happen at any moment. He woke up to the sun on his face. He got out of bed, and walked to his apartment balcony. His attitude was relieved once he stepped out onto the balcony. He let the air of the city enter his nostrils.
Peter Parker felt no serious danger was coming. But not even that kept him off his toes. He looked upon the city he protected for years. He never let his guard down once. He made sure he always knew where the danger was coming from. He went back inside. He looked at his bed. There was still someone in it. A girl with red hair, a slim, toned body, and the mind of a college professor. Her name was Mary Jane. Pete smiled at her. He loved her enough to make sure she was safe.
His thoughts were cut off when a loud sound came into is hears. He ran out to the balcony. He saw smoke in the distance. A building had exploded, and was on fire. He quickly ran back inside. He ran to a cabinet in his hallway. He opened it. Inside was his Spider-Man suit. He got dressed. He left a note for Mary, and left out the window. He swung from his way to the sight.
He made it to what looked to be a local hotel. The pure floors where on fire. Fire departments had filled the streets below. Spider-Man swung into the fire. He made his way through the halls. He heard screaming coming from one of the rooms that wasn't on fire. He slammed the door. On the other side were two children and a mother. "It's okay," he reassured. "I'm here to help you. Are there any more on this floor?" "I don't think so," the mother said. "I think the explosion killed some of the residents, but most made it out. I think we're left."
"Okay," Spider-Man said. "Kids? Ma'am? Grab on, and I'll get you out of here."
The three obeyed. The mother grabbed on to his shoulders while the two children clung to torso. They made their way to a window. Spider-Man spun his web, and swung to the street below. They landed safely on the pavement.
"Thank you Spider-Man," the mother said. Spider-Man nodded and left the scene.
Meanwhile in Gotham City...
Bruce Wayne sat in his office in Wayne Tower. He was clicking and typing away at his computer. He was viewing stocks in one of the company branches. His phone began to ring. He answered and said, "This is Bruce Wayne." On the other end was Alfred. "Sir, I think you might want to check the news." Bruce picked up a remote that turned on a TV in the room.
"Today at Memphis Hotel in New York, a bomb went off in several floors. Only a few rooms were destroyed in the blast. Those that were in their rooms were killed. However, some did make it. I'm standing with a family of three who, moments ago, was seen being carried to safety by Spider-Man. Tell us Miss, what are your thoughts on this man."
On screen, a mother and three children appeared.
"He is a true hero. Had he not gotten there sooner, we would not have survived."
"Spider-Man is my hero," the kids said.
Bruce watched with great interest. This is the first time he's heard of Spider-Man. He was actually intrigued. "Alfred, pull up whatever you can on this Spider-Man," Bruce ordered. "Absolutely, Master Bruce," Alfred said. The call was ended.
Later that night, in the Batcave, Bruce reviewed the past of Spider-Man. Newspaper articles, magazine articles, photos, and eyewitness accounts. Alfred came down with some tea. "Have you found anything interesting, sir?"
"It all seems interesting. What's got me puzzled, is how he got the ability to sling webs like that of a spider."
"Have you looked into who he's encountered in the last year?" Alfred asked.
"Yes. The Green Goblin and Doctor Octopus. Two villains who's origin are unknown." Bruce said.
Just then the alert went off. Bruce checked his computer. A bombing in midtown Gotham had occurred.
Bruce tapped a few buttons. A glass cabinet appeared from the floor. Inside was the bat suit. Bruce got dressed quickly. He now had taken the form of his alter ego Batman.
He headed for the Bat-mobile. The roof opened up revealing to seats. He got in the driver side. He started the engine. The vehicle roared to life. He raced out of the cave. He made his way through the streets of Gotham.
The Metro Office building was on fire. Batman watched the scene. He had a suspicion this bombing was connected to the one in New York. He couldn't think on it much longer, because he noticed thugs running on the roof.
The thugs were running toward the edge of the building. "Come on, guys. Faster," one of them said.
"I don't think your making it much further than me," a deep stoic voice came.
All thugs look forward in surprise. A dark figure appeared before them.
"Oh crap, it's the bat," one screamed. One thug swung at Batman. Batman swiftly moved to the side. He then grabbed the thugs arm and swung a fist into the mans side. The man hit the ground with an oomph. Batman then went took out the other thugs. They were knocked unconscious. The first thug was grabbed by his neck and lifted off the ground.
"Who do you work for," Batman ordered.
"I...I...I work," the thug began. The grip on his neck was loosened slightly. "I work...for...the Green Goblin."
Batman narrowed his eyes. The Green Goblin. One of Spider-Man's enemies. Why'd he hit Gotham? He knocked the man unconscious. He tied him up and the other two. He then left the scene.
