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Chapter 3: Meet the family

Parker Industries Jet – Day

It's a long fight from the states to Brazil; however it's not so bad when you have a private jet, as Peter was thinking. Packet with luxuries from leather seats, and miniature fridge freezer stacked with ... snickerdoodles?

What? Ava likes snickerdoodles ... it's one of her few vices. But don't tell her that I told you that or she'll hurt me.

Peter looks round to see Ava taking a snickerdoodle out of the freezer and coming back to sit on the coach beside him and places her feet across Peters knees.

Peter: Make yourself comfortable why don't you.

Ava: That's the plan ... it'll be another hour before we land. Oh and it'll be Angela who'll be waiting to pick us up.

Just so you know; Angela de Toro is Ava's cousin. See the reason the two of us are on our way to meet Angela and her brother Rey is ... well. They're her only remaining family and since her dad is ... well, no longer among us; I have to ask them for their blessing. I know what you're thinking, it's the 21st century, who asks for anyone's blessing anymore? Well it's important to Ava and that's all what matters right? You should have seen the conversation I had with Kit on this subject...

The Sanctum – New York City – a few days ago

Even though The League mostly went their separate ways after the events of the Singh War, Peter continued to update and improve the Leagues resources in case they were needed again. For one instance he added a new training room in the Shadows old Sanctum, containing the most advanced training equipment to date.

But in honour of the old fashioned methods of the original League, Peter went for the more traditional approach rather than what he had experienced at S.H.I.E.L.D. Currently Kit is helping Peter test out the new facilities ... with a sparring match. The two of them are suited up in training gear and have been sparring for a good 20 minutes so far.

Kit: How is it you haven't met her family?

Peter: It ... hasn't come up before?

He managed to avoid Kit's fist as it narrowly missed his face, followed by a sequence of strikes thanks to his Spider-sense.

Kit: You really expect me to believe that you've been dating Ava for nearly 6 years and you haven't met her family once.

Peter: Hey I didn't even know she still had any family.

Peter blocked one of Kit's attacks, and then grabbed hold of Kit's wrist and judo flipped him over his shoulder. But Kit's quick nimbleness allowed him to land on his feet instead of his back.

Kit: Huh?

Kit turned round just in time to avoid a jump kick from Peter, who just turned back to perform a series of high kicks.

Peter: Ava ... Ava is a private person, always have been. All I ever knew of her family was that her mother died when she was very little and was raised by her dad ... the previous White Tiger, until he was killed.

Kick grabbed hold of Peter's leg.

Kit: So who is it that you're going to meet in Brazil?

He then swept Peters leg, causing him to land on his back and lastly putting him in a leg lock.

Peter: AH! Apparently they're Ava's cousins from her dad's side. After her dad was killed, Ava and her cousin Angela ... AH!, became as close as sisters until she moved to Brazil. They tried to ... Ouch!, stay in touch over the years but it wasn't easy. Dude! Ease up!

Kit: I still can't believe you only just found out about this ... shame on you.

He tightens his grip on Peter's leg.

Peter: Ouchy, Ouch, Ouch! Your one to talk, how long have you been dating MJ now? Have you even met her brothers yet?

Kit: She has brothers?

Taking advantage of Kits momentary distraction, Peter slipped his leg out of Kits hold, swept kick his legs, making him lose is balance and fall flat on the ground with Peter standing over him.

Peter: No, I just needed you to drop your guard.

Kit: You're an asshole.

Rio de Janeiro – Brazil – Present Day

An hour later Peter's jet lands at Galeão International Airport, and as the couple ventured out onto the private runway, they see a car waiting from them a few yards away. As they walk closer to the car, the driver door opened and out stepped a tall Latino woman in her mid 30's wearing jeans and a tank top.

Angela: Ava!

Ava: Angela!

She rushed forward towards her cousin and the two of them embraced each other in a tight embrace. Peter approached them (while carrying both his and Ava's luggage) as the two of them broke apart.

Ava: Peter, this is my cousin Angela de Toro.

Peter: Cool to meet you.

Ava's cousin looked Peter up and down as if sizing him up then turned to Ava.

Angela: Es un poco scrawnier de lo que sea. (He's a bit scrawnier than you made him out to be)

Ava: Oye, se amable. (Hey, be nice)

Angela: I'm only teasing ... It's nice to finally meet you Peter, Avas told me told me a lot about you.

Peter: Only the good things right?

Angela: No ... everything.

Ava: Angela!

Angela: God, you're still so touchy. Come on guys ... let me show you Rio.

For the next hour Angela drove Peter and Ava around Rio de Janeiro, showing them some of the sights of the city; The Maracana Stadium, Christ the Redeemeer and Botafogo's Cove before taking them back to her apartment in downtown Rio.

Rio de Janeiro – Angela's Apartment – Afternoon

Ava and Peter are sitting in the lounge while Angela is in the kitchen getting drinks. For the moment they are just passing time until Avas other cousin Rey arrives.

Peter: So your cousin Rey, he's a private detective?

Ava: Yeah ... he retired from law enforcement early as few years ago. And after Angela left the F.B.I, she came down here to partner up with him.

Peter: Wow, your cousins are a private detective and a former F.B.I agent? Is all your family in law enforce...?

He noticed the sad expression on his fiancé face. Realising what he just said and cupped her cheek with his hand.

Peter: I'm sorry Ava, I didn't...

Ava: Its ... it's alright. But your right, most of my family have been involved in upholding the law in some way.

The two of them sat in awkward silence moment until Ava broke it.

Ava: He would have hated you though.

Peter: Me! Why?

Suddenly Angela comes back from the kitchen with drinks and sat down across from the couple.

Angela: Of course he would ... He'd have hated any boy who was sniffing around his little girl.

Ava: Angela!

Angela: Oh don't give me that you know it's true ... Soledad would have liked you though.

Peter: Soledad?

Ava: My Mom ... and she's right, mom would have liked you.

Peter: You think so?

Ava leaned over and kissed him on the lips.

Ava: I know so.

Angela: What's not to like; a skinny white guy from Queens, talks too much and wears colourful tights late at night.

Ava: ANGELA!

Peter: What the ... wait, you told her?

Angela: I was an investigator for the F.B.I and I know about the whole White Tiger lineage. It wasn't that difficult to work out.

Well this is awkward ... Maybe I should rethink the whole red and blue colour scheme.

Suddenly they heard keys unlocking the front door and Avas other cousin Rey de Toro entered the apartment. He was a tall man in his late 30s, a thin moustache and short hair. He took of his trench coat and placed it on a coat hook before walking into the lounge and giving Ava a loving hug.

Rey: Ava, Sorry I couldn't be there to meet you earlier. The case I'm working own took up most of my time.

Ava: It's fine, great to see you again.

Rey: So ... this is him?

Peter couldn't help but notice how stern Rey had said that and watched as the cousins broke their hug and Rey sat down beside his sister.

Rey: Que opines? (What do you think?)

Angela: Parece simpatico y se preocupa por nuestro primo. (He seems nice and he cares about our cousin.)

Rey: Pero es suitable? (But is he suitable?)

Angela: Si, pero es realmente importante? (Yes, but is that really important?)

The two of them continued to talk to each other in Spanish, while all the time Peter was wishing he took up Eduardos offer to tutor him. He noticed that Ava was clutching onto his arm and she tightened her grip due to nerves. After a few more minutes, the cousins looked over to Peter who felt like he was about sentenced to death.

Rey: Peter was it?

Peter: Err ... yeah.

Rey: I think there's something you want to ask us?

Peter: Oh right ... yes, look ... I love your cousin, she's the most beautiful and intelligent woman I have ever met and I'm grateful that I was fortunate enough to meet her. She has made me a better person and I don't know where I would be now if it wasn't for her.

Although her father is regrettable no longer with us, it is clear to me that he did a great job bringing her up and you two were there for her when he died, supported her during a lonely time and for that I'm grateful.

So I'm here to ask you today for your blessing to marry Ava. She is my world and I want to spend the rest of my with her telling me what to do.

Ava had to hold back a chuckle at that point ... but she did let a smile slip out while her cousins sat in front of them, thinking over Peter's proposal.

Rey: I'd rather you didn't.

Peter and Ava both felt like their hearts just stopped but suddenly Angela cut in before anyone else said anything.

Angela: But ... it's not up to us is it? Ava, do you want to marry him?

Ava: Yes I do.

Rey: Well that's all we needed to hear. So ... yes, Peter you have our blessing.

Peter let out the deep breath before embracing Ava in a hug.

Peter: Thank you both so much.

Angela: No problem.

Rey stood up and clasp his hands.

Rey: Right, now that's all sorted out its time to celebrate. So get ready, it's time for Carnival.

The Carnival of Brazil is an annual festival held between the Friday afternoon (51 days before Easter) and Ash Wednesday at noon, which marks the beginning of Lent, the forty-day period before Easter. Pageant groups paraded through city avenues performing on instruments and dancing. The Carnaval blocos, consisting of a group of people who dress in flamboyant costumes and special T-shirts with themes and/or logos, are parading down the streets while the locals celebrate. Peter, Ava and the de Torros are taking part in the festivities; dancing and drinking in the streets until the very early hours of the morning.

Hotel Room – Early Morning

Staggering in at three in the morning, Peter and Ava were tiered after celebrating in the streets and managed to get into bed. Though tiered Ava was feeling a little frisky and started to make out with her future husband. After a few minutes, Peter hurried to take his shirt off along with Avas but just as they were about to continue ... he heard it again, a voice that has haunted him for the last five years.

Hobgoblin: Oh little Spidey, rest your head. Thanks to you I'm very dead. Try as you might, I won't go away. Even with Ava, while you play.

He tried to ignore the voice and turned his attention to Ava, but it just wouldn't stop.

Hobgoblin: Look at you, pretending life is good. But aren't we forgetting what you did to get here? If you didn't leave me to die, you wouldn't be here now getting ready to pump your bitch.

Peter tried even harder to ignore him, trying to reassure himself that it's all in his head.

Hobgoblin: You're happy now ... but remember Uncle Ben, Harry ... Jackie? Admit it; deep down you want all your loved ones to disappear. You have Ava now but soon you'll lose her too...

Peter: SHUT UP!

He jumped off Ava, freaking her out at the same time and sat on the end of the bed, hands clasped over his head and muttering the words "Shut up" repeatedly. Ava slowly crawled up to Peter and hugged him from behind and whispered words of comfort to him until he calmed down.

Peter: Ava, are you sure you want to marry me?

Ava: I never want to hear you say that ... ever. It's the stupidest thing you have ever asked me and you already know the answer.

Peter: But...

Ava: Peter, You were put through ... unspeakable things during the war. I know because I was there, and I thought it would be the end of you. But it wasn't ... you pushed through every challenge you faced and came out on top. Only this time, you're going to have me to knock sense into you for the rest of your life.

He turned to face her whom met his gaze with a warm smile, which he returned.

Peter: Thanks Ava and I meant what I said ... I don't know where I'd be without you.

She kissed Peter and attempted to continue their "activities" before Peter stopped her.

Peter: You really want to carry on?

Ava: How about this, you lay back ... and I'll do all the work.

Taken aback from her response, he didn't object as she pushed him onto his back and climbed on top of him ... or even remember to put on protection.

Shi'ar Galaxy

The Shi'ar Empire is the most powerful and most expansive civilisation in the known universe. Humankind has been exposed to the existence of the Shi'ar Empire only very recently, and, as such, much of the empire's illustrious history is unknown to humanity. Only a select handful of people know the Empire even exists - although the fate of the universe has hinged upon the inner workings of the government many times.

But this time the fate of the universe might hinge upon the effectiveness of their vast military; with their faster than light star ships, energy-based weapons, cloaking and Stargate technology, they hold the best chance against this Mongo Empire that the Shi'ar military have been receiving Intel about. Ever since this immense fleet had been sighted in Skrull and Kree territory, the Shi'ar have been preparing for an attack.

The Shi'ar fleet had amassed in large numbers on the edges of their territory after receiving reports from their scout ships that the Mongovian forces are heading their way. While on the Shi'ar capital ship, its personnel are on high alert, waiting for their Admirals command.

Shi'ar Capital Ship "Crimson Talon" – Bridge

Shi'ar Officer: Admiral, the rest of the fleet has arrived and all ship Captains are reporting in.

Shi'ar Admiral: Excellent, I want all ships in formation and...

Shi'ar Ensign: Sir? Our scanners are showing Stargate technology active in the area.

Shi'ar Admiral: I thought the rest of the fleet have already arrived?

Shi'ar Ensign: It doesn't match any signature I recognise.

Shi'ar Admiral: Where is it emanating from?

The Ensign works on his console for a minute then looks up in a panic at the Admiral.

Shi'ar Ensign: BEHIND OUR LINES!

Shi'ar Admiral: WHA...!

The bridge shook violently as the capital ship was hit hard, nearly knocking everyone off their feet.

Shi'ar Admiral: Status Report!

Shi'ar Officer: The Mongos are behind us and are attacking our rear guard!

Shi'ar Admiral: Counter attack!

Mongo Mother Ship "Emperors Reach" – Bridge

On the bridge of the colossal mother ship, a Mongovian Admiral is down on one knew and a addressing a large hologram of a strange figure covered in an extravagant cloak with his hood covering his entire face.

Mongo Admiral: The Shi'ar has been caught off guard, your majesty. Our victory will be swift.

The Emperor: Do not let your certainly blind you Admiral. The Shi'ar is a cunning and resourceful obstacle and will shortly recuperate. I trust you will not waste this surprising opportunity?

Mongo Admiral: I assure you I will not fail you.

The Emperor: Good, for if you do ... you know the price for failure.

A/N: Well, things are starting to get interesting now; Comment and review.

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