Peter's life has always been defined by his loss of loved ones.
Peter loves his мама паук (Mama Spider)
So what might he do, if she is injured almost killed...
And what if the one he holds responsible, shares her face.
*signify spoken in Russian*
Natasha is Peter's Natasha.
Romanoff is the Black Spider.
Also, I speak english, bad english, and sarcasm. Russian is not one of them. I'm sure the google translate I used does not use the correct wording, so I apologize to anyone that knows Russian.
I also know next to nothing about ballet, I did do some research, but I'm sure it's not right.
If you see anything wrong with something, grammer, word usage, terminology please let me know.
I will fix it. I want this to be a story you wanna read more then once, laugh cry enjoy.
Throughout the story I will mention May getting attacked, this is from an upcoming prequel where May is either raped, or attempted rape, I have not decided, but the focus will be on how their family will deal with it. Especially when Peter's past with 'skip' comes to light.
For what was supposed to be a simple mission. It went downhill fast. It all started with a bang; literally, Natasha didn't even hear the round that tore through her side, a powerful sniper round causing body trauma with ease.
She didn't even have time to scream before she was down. When she saw a human shaped blob move in front of her, she focused on her own face… well not exactly her own. The Natasha Romanoff of this world look very similar but not the same as she does.
She feels Romanoff slap a large bandage to try to stem the blood lose; she knows she's way past simple bleeding.
She grunts but bites her tongue to keep from screaming when Romanoff half carries, half drags her to a cabin they had just walked past.
She hears Romanoff moving around securing the room. When she comes back to Natasha, to anyone else she would look like calm cool collected but Natasha who is familiar with her own face, so she can see the hidden concern on the other Natasha.
Natasha knows she's going into shock from blood loss, her vision is fading, and her skin feels cold and clammy, she can also feel her heart beating way too fast. She feels Romanoff slap her inner elbow and then she feels the cold of a needle slide under her skin.
As she starts to pass out she's pretty sure she hears Romanoff say quietly *you better not die or I'm pretty sure your son will try to kill me.*
- Flashback one week ago-
Natasha sat in the kitchen of the Avengers common area. She's reading a book waiting for Peter to come back from the 'in between' he's returning Pyotr who was here for a visit. He hasn't gotten to visit more than twice since she's met him last month.
Peter and Pyotr are working on preparing Pyotr's avengers so she could go visit and help to give them the same closure she has been giving Pyotr. She hears the whoosh sound that indicated the portal has open then closed; she sets her book down and waits for Peter to find her.
She hears FRIDAY say, even before Peter asks, that she's in the kitchen. He says thank you, and walks in.
She has taken to looking him over, whenever he is away from her, checking for any injuries that he has a bad habit of trying to hide. She sees him walk in with a big grin on his face.
"Мама паук, I was coming home when the others told me about a Natasha Romanoff that has the same powers as me. Her code name is black spider. She has agreed to come check out everything. Can we go meet her? Please?"
"When is she supposed to show up?" Natasha is curious; ever since she's met other spider people she wondered if another her, has powers.
"She is supposed to be there any time now. I know you want to train, but can we skip it today? I'll work extra hard tomorrow." He's almost vibrating, with excitement.
"Fine, but you'll pay for it tomorrow." She says teasingly
"I know, мама паук," he says as he smiles. It isn't actually any kind of punishment he loves training with her. He knows she makes him better, and he still gets a kick out of being trained, by THE Black Widow.
Ned always questions him every Monday, claiming that he's living vicariously through Peter. Even MJ shows some emotions, she's as big a fan of Natasha as Ned, and she's the one who gave her the title Natasha fucking Romanoff THE Black Widow.
He briefly wondered what Flash would do, if he knew, what he does most weekends. Besides, call him a liar, as well as that stupid name 'penis'.
"Okay, let's go now." Natasha gets up; she's currently not doing anything pressing. She watches Peter look up and FRIDAY confirms she's still connected to the watch. He opens the portal and they both step through.
It's still somewhat new to Natasha having only done it a few times. She finds herself back in a familiar room. There's only a few spider people around. It appears that the other Natasha is already there. It's strange to see a very familiar redhead.
The other Natasha looks over, Peter has told her that he can feel, when someone with spider powers, are close. He used the movie Highlander, as an example. She and her Peter walk over to the other Natasha.
*Romanoff.* the other Natasha says which brings back many mixed memories.
*Romanoff* Natasha says back. It's surreal. She's gotten used to seeing several others that look like her Peter but this is a first, seeing her doppelganger.
Of course, Peter B, the self-proclaimed OG Spider-man has to make his presence known.
"Doctor, Doctor, Doctor, and Doctor." at which several peoples either have blank looks or are shaking of their head, he continued, "Spies like us? Nobody really, you uncivilized uncultured people..." He's silenced when Mayday 'Spider-girl' Parker covers his mouth with her hand.
Natasha just shakes her head, she's used to her Peter using bad puns and pop culture references, he does it to cover his nervousness.
She looks at the other Romanoff who is watching her and her Peter. *Is this your son?*
*No, ma'am, though I do call her Mama Spider.* Peter says slowly in Russian that Natasha has been teaching him. Natasha looks at her Peter proud of his assertiveness and while it was not fluid, he got his point across.
Romanoff simply watches the interaction with an emotionless expression. Peter steps up to the Black Spider and extends his hand *It is an honor to meet you, Ma'am*
She takes his hand, and shakes it. "Паучок" (little spider) She states
Peter smiles; he is naturally a happy person. He is always happy to be associated with Natasha. Wither she meant it as an insult or not.
Romanoff looks back at Natasha and asks *Do you have powers like me?*
Adapting the same emotionless face Natasha responds *No, I am a regular human.*
Romanoff just hummed, and turns back to the other spider-people. She switches back to English. "I thank you for the tour of this facility and look forward to possibly working with your people."
Natasha asks "*Romanoff, may I join you?* She's not sure why she asked, she could tell the other Romanoff is not impressed, either it's with her or the others. She is genuinely curious about how their live is different. As far as she knows, there had never been any programs, in the red room to give them any kind of powers.
There had been some attempts, with the Super Soldier Serum. However, since the Red room program had no trust of Hydra they didn't have access to most of the serum's information.
*If you would like, however it's not set up to keep guests comfortable.* Romanoff said after a short time.
Natasha knows now that the standoffishness is about her, she responds *I think I'll be okay. Unless you are uncomfortable with me being there* she's thrown down the proverbial gauntlet.
The other Natasha, using a new watch, opens the portal *Come mama spider.* she steps through.
Natasha turns to her Peter she softly says, "Мой Паучок go home, I'll be back later."
Peter who didn't understand everything that the two Natasha's had said, to each other, but it's clear to him, that Romanoff isn't friendly. He looks towards the portal then back to his мама паук saying "Are you sure, I could go with you..."
Natasha smiles and shakes her head no. "I'll be fine, don't worry."
Peter grabs her arm as she starts to turn. He wants to hug her but knows it's not the right time, Romanoff is watching and he can see the disapproval that she doesn't even try to hide. He takes off his watch and gently places it on her right arm. He hold her hand just slightly longer than is strictly necessary.
He then adds, "You know how to work this, right? This button will open a portal to here." he then flicked his finger down on the watch screen, adding, "This screen will open a portal to home. If you have any trouble, someone should be here to help. Or, you can ask Friday on the device. I'll ask her to stay connected, until you get home."
Natasha smiles again, using her left hand to cup his cheek, running her thumb along his cheekbone, which he leans into, in lieu of giving him the hug she knows he would like.
She thanks him and tells him, "I'll be okay, go on. I'll be home before you know it."
She looks at Peni who walked up to them; she nods then pressing a couple of buttons on her watch that opens a portal to Peter and Natasha's home. She watches as he hesitantly walks back through to their home.
Once the portal is closed, she looks at Peni and thanks her.
Natasha turns and join Romanoff walking through the her portal, it appears to be Northern North America, maybe Canada but it's hard to tell, there is nothing around. She's on edge, her gut isn't anything like her Peter's spider-sense but it's kept her alive for many years now.
Romanoff looks back at Natasha; she can tell the other woman is on edge. *The red room, died a long time ago. This is where my team reside.*
*Your team? Anyone I might know?* Natasha says still on edge but willing to continue. She has Peter's watch to get her out of trouble, if need be.
*We are the Avengers.* She states.
*Oh, Tony Stark? Is he Ironman here?*
*Iron Giant Man*
*Steve Rogers Cap..." She got that far when Romanoff whipped her head around.
*Do Not speak his name, he is no longer here, nor was he honorable enough to hold that title.* Romanoff almost growls. The memory of their time together, then how he became a coward. Capped off with him going insane and killing a bunch of people, in a hulk like situation. Havok killed him, but at great cost.
*Okay, got it. What about Bucky or Clint?* Natasha asks treading carefully; it's clearly a very touchy subject. In the back of her mind, she thinks that she maybe spending too much time with her Peter, his inquisitive nature is rubbing off on her.
*I don't know what happened to Bucky, but Clint is around.*
*Does your world have a Spider man Peter Parker?*
*I do not know anyone named Peter Parker here. As far as I'm aware I am the only one here with powers like mine.* Romanoff says she then turns back around and continues on to the base in front of them.
*What about...* Natasha stops, again when Romanoff suddenly stops.
Romanoff looking back asks *I didn't know other Black Widows to be so chatty. I think your little spider is a bad influence. I assume your time in the red room was, like mine, this kind of mindless chatter, would never have been tolerated.*
Natasha putting on the emotionless expression that she hasn't had to use in a long time. She has learned that emotions are not the enemy, they can be, if you let them control you, but she learned to balance emotional with emotionless. She finds her life more fulfilling. Especially with her family.
The Avengers are more than just a group of powerful individuals, they're not perfect, they don't stop trying.
She simply says *my little spider has helped me to grow to be a better person, not the inhuman robot others portrayed me as. I'm not the soccer mom that Stark is, but I do love him as if he was my own. And I am a better person for it.*
Romanoff not knowing exactly what a 'soccer mom' is, but gets the gist of it. *It makes you weak.* her training has helped her to survive many terrible things. Therefore, to see someone, like her, who willingly has emotional attachments. To show a weakness that'd been drilled out of her long ago.
*We can agree to disagree.* Natasha was actually starting to wonder why she thought coming here was a good idea. She has no trouble remembering what she was like before. It had to be the fact that she has spider powers. *So what exactly are your powers, anyway?*
*I can walk on walls. I produce my own webs. I have the ability to hypnotize with my voice. I can also sense when danger is close. Increased strength and durability. Leap higher than normal. Enhanced senses.*
*Impressive.* Natasha says, thinking that is what Peter can do as well, minus the hypnotism. *I would imagine those would come in handy as a spy, and assassin.*
*Yes, I am very good at what I do. Nothing less is acceptable.*
*If possible, could I see you in action sometime, it would be interesting to see my abilities mixed with Peter's spider powers.* Natasha says before she could even think how that would go, but truth be told. She has seen just how stealthily Peter can be, not just when he helps the avengers prank each other.
It's almost as hard to prank him as it is to prank her. She is currently the reigning champion of prank avoidance.
However, Peter is close second, he's getting better with both her and Bucky, teaching him how to be aware of his surroundings, not that real danger doesn't trigger his spider sense but a harmless prank he usually doesn't sense.
There is a rumor, that Peter was instrumental in helping Fury take down Ross. Which led to the Rouges, being able to come home.
However, neither will talk about it, and while Natasha knows if she truly wanted to, she could get the information for Peter.
Whenever she or anyone else has brought it up, he has a sad almost haunted look that none of the rest of them want to make him relive.
They have Fury assurance that Peter is fine, that the haunted look is not for any physical reason.
*I am not a sideshow, nor am I a babysitter.* Romanoff actually looked offended at the question.
*I am aware you are not a sideshow nor did I need a babysitter. Look, I understand you don't like me, and believe me weak. I don't care. So, if you can't handle me going on one mission with you. Then perhaps you are the weak one.* Natasha knows it's a gamble to take this route, however with someone as arrogant as she used to be, and Romanoff currently is.
Ego is both a good and bad thing. Natasha just hopes her own arrogance doesn't get her into trouble.
*Very well, mama spider, I have a simple, meeting a double agent mission, next week. It should be easy enough for you. Will that do?*
*Last, I checked, double agent meetings are rarely simple nor easy. However, I'd be happy to join you. Just think, a second you, could be an advantage if done right.* Natasha said, she's been thinking about the possibility of two of her, it could be either very good, or very very bad.
*In the right circumstances, yes you are right it could be very effective.* They enter the base, which has a few military people moving around, the sight of two Natasha Romanoffs does cause a few people to run into things. They find themselves in a common room, not too much different from the one Natasha's familiar with, except that one is in a tall building while this one is only on the second floor. *Can I get you something to drink*
*Water is fine, thank you.* Natasha looking around hasn't seen anyone that looks like her team, she inquires where her team is at.
*Most are home with family, a couple are in the training room. I gave them the day off.*
*I see, so you are team leader.*
*Yes, why are you not?*
*I have no need to be the team leader. I have led missions, but I'm content to be where I am. Besides with Tony Stark and Ste... Uh, he who shall not be named.* Natasha almost winces at the Harry Potter references thinking 'oh yeah, too much of Peter's bad habits are rubbing off' *I have no need to lead, that's not to say, I can't, just don't want to.*
Natasha could almost hear the word 'weak' in Romanoff's expression. However neither chose to say it.
*As interesting as this has been, I will contact you later this week about the mission. I have things I must do. You have your little spider's watch so you don't need me any farther.*
Natasha knows it, may have been framed as a question, but it was more of a statement. Not that Natasha minded she is more than ready, to get home. *yes, thank you for a lovely time. I look forward to our mission next week.*
Natasha gets up and presses the button on the watch she steps through to the main room, which has a few people but most were nobody she knows. A few look in surprise at her being there.
Not surprising given that in most other worlds Spider man and the Black Widow don't interact. She supposes if more of the 'hers', (a phrase she never thought she'd say,) had spider powers, or was a spider mom to that worlds spider person then it wouldn't be so weird, but that's not the case.
She waves to them out of politeness. She, within a few more seconds, changing the screen on the watch, and opens a portal to home.
As she stepped through, she looked over and sees that Peter is up in he's corner, she expected it, he sometimes 'hides' up there when he's scared or worried, but doesn't feel he has a right to be.
It seems the stress of worrying and being ashamed about the worry, makes his 'spider' side come out more. She walks to that corner of the room.
She can see he's watching her intently, she assumes he's checking her for injures like she does for him.
"Come here ребенок паук" (Baby spider) she says gently She steps back as he drops down from the corner of the room. She opens her arms and gives him the hug he and she have needed.
Peter knows she can take care of herself, but he can't help but worry.
He stays in the corner; he has watched several of the avengers walk through the room. Nobody but Bucky sees him. Bucky looks over and simply asks if he is hurt.
When Peter shakes his head no, Bucky just reminds him to call, if he needs something. Peter just nods. Bucky turns to walks away; he knows that only when Natasha gets back, will he be okay.
FRIDAY's watching over him, and will notify someone, if he needs help.
Peter knows that Bucky doesn't need to ask FRIDAY to watch over him, Peter can tell that she's already watching over him, his spider-sense can detect her camera.
Moreover, he's asked her how long it's been, way too many times.
A while later the portal opens and she walks in, Peter watches as she looks over and spots him right away.
As she moves over, he looks her over for any signs of injury, he's thankful that she doesn't appear to have any.
Of course, he knows that she can actually hide the signs unlike him, she always knows even before FRIDAY does her scan, when he's injured.
When she gets to his corner, she tells him to come down. He happily does, and finally gets to hug her.
It sometimes worries him how much he has come to depend on her.
He, as much as anyone here, is aware of how fragile and fleeting life can be.
Yet still he holds her almost too tightly as if she'll disappear. He shudders when she rubs her hand up and down his back.
Natasha just whispers, "It's okay, I'm here. I was never in danger. Shhh."
Had she not know him as well as she does, his reaction would seem a little extreme, but he's still not over what his 'little brother' Pyotr went through, losing both his mom and Stark in such a short time.
Not to mention several months previous, May was attacked, so all of it has affected him, the last couple of weeks he's been clingy, with her and May, even Pepper somewhat.
Not that she actually minds. Even though he's 17 years old. She knows how much he's lost and how deeply that affects him.
She plans to tell him that she's going to go back to run a mission with Romanoff next week, but not right now.