Small Town Spider-Man

by Celgress

Universe 7531. What if Spider-Man along with his friends and foes lived in a small town rather than New York City? What would change? What would remain the same? Could Peter still keep his secret? Join Peter, Mary Jane, Gwen, Harry, Ben Reilly, Flash Thompson, Eddie Brock, Kaine and a plethora of others as our young heroes and villains come of age in middle America.

1. Chapter 1

Disclaimers

All characters appearing in Marvel Comics are copyright Marvel Entertainment and Walt Disney Company. No infringements of these copyrights are intended, and are not authorized by the copyright holders.

All original characters are the property of Celgress.

Small Town Spider-Man – Prologue: Shadow of the Past

By

Celgress

"We might be through with the past, but the past isn't through with us. Hung overhead like storm clouds wash away what we've become."

Before the Fall (2012) September Morning

New York City, Fifteen Years Ago

"Where is it Richard?" The purple and gray costumed figure called Dualicon demanded holding Richard Parker against the door with his left hand. "You owe me it."

"You'll never find it Dualicon." Richard Parker choked out." You're actions prove your unworthy of it."

Dualicon tightened his grip on Richard Parker's throat. "How dare you judge me Richard, it is your fault I'm this way! Your experiments ruined my life Richard you owe me!"

"If, I gave you, the perfected formula you'd only become a worse monster than you already area,, Dualicon." Richard Park coughed as Dualicon's relentless grip grew ever tighter. "I'm, truly sorry the Alpha Serum,, did this to you."

"Lair, tell me Richard where it is or join your treacherous wife in death!" Dualicon demanded gesturing towards the mutilated body of Mary Parker, which was splayed across the nearby sofa, with the red blade which had replaced Dualicon's right hand.

"I'll, only tell you the formula is safe where you can never find it monster!" Richard said spitting in Dualicon's masked face. Richard's spittle slowly dripped down Dualicon's copper mask. Dualicon's electronic eyes, one right the other blue, betrayed no emotion.

Drawing back the bladed arm Dualicon stabbed Richard Parker through his heart. Pulling the blade free Dualicon allowed Richard Park's body to slump against the door, leaving a crimson strain. Turning Dualicon left the wrecked apart without a second thought.

Richard Parker's hand twitched as he bled out. In his last few seconds of life Richard Parker hoped he'd made the right decision concerning the arachnid genetic alteration formula, only time would tell. Forgive me Peter I only hope with the guidance of my brother Ben and his wife May you will someday understand my decision. They are good people his infant would have a great life growing up with them upstate in Cider Falls he thought as the darkness swallowed him.

To Be Continued

There you have it, the start of my AU story. Other than my mysterious OC Dualicon and the resulting twist on how Peter acquired his powers, this tale will stick pretty close to the standard Spider-Man cannon. JJ, the Osborns, Mary Jane, Doc Ock, exact they'll all be here only in a town rather than a city setting. Please let me know what you think?