Chapter 1: Surprise Visitors

(Present, New York City)

A familiar figure in red and blue is standing at the edge of a building, looking out across the city.

(Hey guys! It's your old pal Spidey here! It's been about 8 months since my little tussle with the Grandmaster. Yeah, I sent him packing. Haha! Anyways, everything's gotten back to normal. Unfortunately lesser crime has been rising since all the big time criminals have been locked up. Other than that, everything's been great!)

He jumped down and landed beside a gargoyle and sat down.

"Well time for lunch." He said, before pulling out a sandwich and pulling up his mask above his mouth.

He started chowing down.

"Mm…good…You want some?" Peter said, offering the sandwich to the gargoyle.

The wailing of sirens could be heard. Spidey looked down to see four police cars chase a single Mach truck. Some men were firing Carbon 15's at their pursuers. Peter literally stuffed the entire sandwich into his mouth and wolfed it down. He pulled down the rest of his mask. He fired his web-shooter and slinged towards the action.

"Just your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man here!" Spider-Man called out as he swung through the air.

He dived down and landed on the truck's hood. The men in the truck yelled in shock.

"Hi there!" Spidey chuckled. "Eat this freak!" One of the masked guys shouted before firing his Carbon 15.

Spidey dodged by jumped onto the car's roof.

"That was close." He gasped.

He punched through the truck's roof and grabbed the head of the man who tried to kill him. With one motion, he smashed the man's head against the dashboard.

"Nighty night." He laughed.

His spider sense went off before the driver began shooting at him with his 22 pistol, but missed. Spidey dodged the bullets with ease. As he ran out of ammunition, Spidey pulled the hole wider. Then he dropped down into the truck. The masked men looked at him with shock.

"Hi there!" Spidey said, as he literally waved at them.

One moved his Carbon 15 to shoot, but Peter grabbed it before hitting the man with it. A brawl broke out as the men tried to punch the young hero.

"Easy there boys, you might hurt little old me! Oops! Missed again!" Peter laughed as the men continued to be unable to hit the masked teen.

The men growled as tried to grab the arachnid themed hero. All the time Pete kept laughing at them.

"You mothe…" One started to growl before his mouth was webbed shut. "Language! Children could be watching!" Spider-Man taunted.

Spider-Man then punched him, knocking him out cold.

"Oh no…" Spider-Man gasped.

The men turned to see a group of kindergartners and teachers just beginning to cross the street about a mile or so ahead of them. Spider-Man leapt out the hole in the roof and landed on the hood. They neared the people who were oblivious to the action. Quickly he scanned for an opportunity. He couldn't find anything useful to attach his webs together.

(Oh nuts…)

He jumped in front of the car and pressed his back and arms against the front of it and planted his feet into the concrete. Thanks to his incredible strength and the high velocity of the truck, his feet went through the concrete. For several yards the truck pushed him closer to the civilians who now saw what drew closer. They were so paralyzed with fear, they just screamed without moving.

'Come on! Come on!' Peter grunted in his mind.

Spidey roared as he used his might to finally stop the truck about 10 feet from the civilians. Peter heard the thuds of the men hitting the dashboard and their pained groaning. Pete pulled out his feet from the concrete and slumped to the ground and coughed.

"Thanks Spidey!" The teachers gasped.

The kids cheered and mobbed their savior. They hugged him with their tiny arms. Spider-Man just laughed. A familiar ringing was heard from his wrist communicator. The image of Nick Fury appeared staring at the teenage superhero.

"Hey Nick! What's going on?" Spidey said. "You're late, again…" Fury replied. "Who's he!" One of the kids barked. "He's ugly!" Another groaned in a manner one would if they smelled something foul.

Fury's eyes narrowed with annoyance. Spidey chuckled nervously.

"Be there right away!" Spider-Man chuckled, before freeing himself from his fans and slinging away. "Bye Spidey!" The kids called out in unison.

Spider-Man waved back as he left.

(In SHIELD Academy)

Spider-Man ran into the training room, where all his friends and Nick were.

(Here we go.)

"Hey everyone! What's going on?" Spidey asked. "Training Parker, two-on-two combat." Fury replied. "Our fearless leader didn't know?!" Nova chuckled. "Can it Bucket for brains, this is serious business" Peter snarled. "I'm glad you feel that way Mr. Parker, you'll be partnering up with Ms. Ayala." Nick said.

Ava glared at him. Peter gulped.

(Crap.)

"Ok, let's begin." Nick said.

After several grueling hours, the partnered teams fought one another through tough combat. The finals were Spider-Man and White Tiger vs Nova and Power Man. Both teams had fought hard and well to make it to this point.

"So you all know: the victors will get a week off from training for a vacation at the winners' location of choice. Begin!" Fury called out from the sidelines. "Ready buddy?" Luke called out. "Oh yeah! That vacation time is ours Webs!" Nova laughed. "I don't think so Bucket Head! Ready Tiger?" Spidey shouted back. "Bring it on!" Tiger yelled.

They rushed forward. Tiger leapt at Nova while Spider-Man and Power Man collided. Power Man launched forth punches at his friend's torso. The masked hero dodged with ease.

"Nope! Nada! Zippo! Nah, nah! Nah, nah! Nah, nah, missed me! Can't touch this!" Spidey laughed as he dodged to the left and right then back-flipping over his friend. "Dang it!" Luke grunted.

He chased after Peter. Meanwhile Nova tried blasting at Tiger. She dodged with graceful skill. He groaned with annoyance.

"Stay still will yah!" He growled. "Nope! Heeyah!" She cried out as she lunged and her friend.

Sam was barely able to move out of the way. Tiger whistled at Peter. He looked at her, and both nodded at each other.

"Please Nova; you couldn't hit the side of a barn!" Tiger taunted. "You…Why you?!" He growled as he surged forward.

Tiger grinned under her mask.

"Alright bug boy!" Power Man bellowed as he charged at Peter. "Spiders aren't bugs! They're arachnids!" Peter replied back. "Will you shut up about that?!" Luke grunted as he threw forth a punch. "Nope! Bye, bye!" Spider-Man laughed as he grabbed his friend's arm and threw him in the air.

Nova was firing without focus at Tiger who just looked like she just stepped out of the way of his blasts.

"Come on, Bucket Head! Put some effort into it! I could do this with my eyes closed!" She laughed. "Will you shut up?!" He snarled. "Not a chance! See ya!" Tiger said as she jumped, landed on Nova's helmet, and leapt off.

His helmet was pushed down far enough to block his vision. He pulled it up and saw Tiger waving at him mockingly. He growled at her. Then he heard something. It was yelling. He turned around, to an unpleasant sight. He eyes widened in fear.

"…Oh no…" He squeaked as he saw Power Man yelling as he flew through the air.

With a thud, Luke fell on Sam. Power Man groaned and looked around to find his partner.

"Nova! Where are you?!" Luke called out. "Get off my dumbass!" Nova grunted under Luke. "Oh…my bad…Do you mind if I lay here for a moment do you?...That actually hurt." Luke groaned. "Oh not at all! Want me to get you a pillow? A cup of tea? Perhaps I could massage your feet?" Nova sarcastically replied. "Thanks man that sounds nice." Luke said. "GET THE FUCK OFF ME!" Sam roared, but weakly. "Winners: Spider-Man and White Tiger!" Nick called out.

Spidery and Tiger rushed towards each other laughing. Pete picked up Ava in his arms and they twirled around as they laughed in triumph.

"We did it!" Spidey cheered. "Yes! A whole week off! Haha!" Tiger laughed.

They stopped moving and looked at one another. Both of them felt their cheeks burning.

"Uh…Pete…you can let go of me now…" Tiger said. "Huh?...Oh…Yeah!...Sorry…: Peter gasped as he lowered her to the ground and let go of her.

They stood uncomfortably, trying not to look at one another.

"Well this is rather interesting." A familiar voice said aloud.

Everyone turned to look at the owner of the voice. Iron Man stood there with his face revealed; that same grin planted on his face. A man in black stood at his side.

"Tony, I see you've brought a guest. T'Challa isn't it?" Fury said. "Indeed Mr. Fury." The man in black said, in his unique accent. "The Black Panther." White Tiger gasped. "Why are you here?" Nick asked, his voice thick with curiosity. "For her." T'Challa replied, nodding in Ava's direction. "Me?!" Ava gasped.

(WHAT?!)

To be continued…