Legendary Spider-Man: Book 1 - Beginnings

"Hello" = talking

'wow' = thinking

"ALL CAPS" = yelling/shouting

"We are Venom!" = distorted voice

*Cut* = Doing something (in and out of flashback)

*POW* = Sound effects

italics = timeskip

Italics = flashback

" = talking in flashback

' = thinking in flashback

"ALL CAPPS" = yelling/shouting in flashback

Bold = Date/Time/Place

(Character's P.O.V) = Point of view change (a character narrating)

(Normal P.O.V.) = Nobody narrating, except the author

( ) = Me narrating/descriptions in & out of flashback

~ Hey ~ = Conscience Talking

Disclaimer: I own nothing but the idea for this fic. I am Co-Authoring this story with kival737101. This chapter, will catch up to the present. Also, sorry I was LATE!


Chapter 5: Dates/Martial Arts/The Lizard

Midtown High, Manhattan, NY, 12:00pm, Dec. 16th, 2011

(Normal P.O.V.)

(It's taken time, but Gwen, with help from Sora, Kairi, Riku & Namine, managed to assist Roxas in coping with Ben Parker's murder. Everyone in school was talking about it for a week. Even Liz, Flash & Vanitas seemed genuinely sorry for Roxas. Also, the Spiders have unlocked their remaining powers, but Gwen got Jessica Drew's Venom Shock.)

(Also, Roxas could tell through Gwen's actions that their friendship was too strong to break, so he decided to ask her out today. But he has no idea where to take her!. And he knew he could only ask 2 people for help.)

(Roxas: "Kairi, Namine? I need help." Kairi: "With what?" Roxas: "I have no idea where I'll go when I ask Gwen out." Namine: "Finally! So, why'd you come to us?" Roxas *deadpans*: "You are the only girls I know besides Gwen.")

Midtown High Entrance, Manhattan, NY, 3:00pm, 12/16/11

(Normal P.O.V.)

(Roxas: "Hey Gwen, got a minute?" Gwen: "Sure Roxas, you need something?" Chibi-Angel-Spidey: ~Alright Rox, you got this, no chickening out!~ Chibi-Devil-Spidey: ~ Yeah, the worst she could do is say no.~ Roxas: 'Not helping' "So Gwen, I was wondering if you wanna have a picnic dinner in Central Park tonight? Just us?")

(Chibi-Angel-Spider-Gwen: ~SAY YES! YOU HAVE WAITED TOO LONG TO PASS IT UP!~ Chibi-Devil-Spider-Gwen: ~WHAT SHE SAID!~ Gwen *Blushing*: "YES, I'D LOVE TO!" Roxas: "Great, pick you up at 6:30?" Gwen: "See you then!")

(Meanwhile, behind some trees: Kairi: "Ha, we were right, pay up losers!" *Liz, Flash & Vanitas each hand over a wad of cash to Sora, Kairi, Riku & Namine* Flash: "Remind me not to gamble with you again. Ever.")


Central Park, NY, 7:00pm, 12/16/11

(Normal P.O.V.)

(Roxas & Gwen are on a blanket, eating from a picnic basket with candlelight. Gwen: "Roxas, you didn't need to make all this yourself." Roxas: "It's ok, I wanted to. Also, you're worth it." Chibi-Angel-Spider-Gwen: ~He's so thoughtful!~ Roxas: "Gwen?" Gwen: "Yeah?" Roxas: "Do you wanna, maybe do this more often?" Gwen *hugs him tight*: "YES!"

Sanctum Sanctorum, Greenwich Village, NY, 8:00pm, 12/21/11

(Normal P.O.V.)

(Wong: Alright, now that you have unlocked all your powers, it's time to create your fighting style: The Way Of The Spider. For that, I have called in 2 superhero/martial artists to help train you: DareDevil & Iron Fist.")

(DareDevil is a 6" tall man in a full body devil costume, no wings & tail, and a pair of overlapping capital 'D's on the chest. He carries a club w/ wrist strap. And he's blind.)

(Iron Fist is a boy about the same age/height as the Spiders, with a yellow bandana covering his hair & eyes, yellow gloves, and a green full body suit with a black dragon emblem on the chest.)

(DareDevil: "Greetings, I will teach you how to fight without using your sight." Iron Fist: "Pleasure to meet you, I shall help you create techniques for your fighting style." DareDevil/Iron Fist: "Together, we'll show you how to fight with & without your powers, which will be part of your fighting style.")

(And so, they trained until the end of summer 2012. From DareDevil, they learned to rely on -& enhance- their Smell, Hearing & Touch just as much as their sight. Iron Fist taught them about creating fighting moves, and they all sparred to test them out, & find things to improve on. Little did they know, Spider-Man(Roxas) & Spider-Woman(Gwen) would soon face their 1st foe: The Lizard!)


Oscorp Science Center, 3rd Floor: Gene Splicing, NY, 10:00am, 10/11/12

(Normal P.O.V.)

(Roxas, Gwen & their peers were on a tour of Oscorp as a class field trip. Their guide was Oscorp's expert in Cross-Species Genetics, and a friend of Roxas' dad, DiZ Connors.)

(DiZ was a 35 yr old, 6" tall man with platinum blonde hair in a Caesar cut & goatee, amber eyes, pale skin & a lab coat. Also, his right arm below the elbow was a stump.)

(DiZ: "Now, who can tell me the purpose of Cross-Species Genetics?" Roxas: "To take the traits/abilities of one animal/bug/fish, like a lizard's regeneration, and give them to another." DiZ: "Correct Mr.?" Roxas: "Parker. Roxas Parker. My dad knew you.")

(DiZ *in shock*: "R-Richard Parker's son? Well, this is certainly a surprise! I barely recognize you! Last time I saw you was the day you were born! I see you've inherited your father's brain." Roxas: "I'm glad to see you too, Dr. Connors. I was told you , Ben & Dad were almost like brothers.")

(DiZ: "Indeed, we were. Why, I remember the day we met. I'm sorry to hear about Ben. I was already devastated by your father's death, but now Ben too." Roxas: "I was devastated too, but my friends helped me cope." *Roxas introduces Gwen, Sora, Kairi, Riku & Namine.* DiZ: "It was good to see you, Roxas. Here's my address. Come over anytime. And tell your Aunt I said hello." Roxas: "Thank you Dr. Connors, I will.")

Connors House, NY, 11:30pm, 11/1/12

(Normal P.O.V.)

(We see DiZ working with some chemicals in his basement, going over various notes on his walls. DiZ: "This time, I'm sure to get it right. And then, people will be able to re-grow lost limbs! Just need the right amount of Lizard DNA...")

(A few hours later, DiZ has dozens of empty beakers all over his desk. He is now clutching a syringe with a bubbling green liquid inside. DiZ: "This has to work. I've tried everything else. Otherwise, it will be impossible." He injects the serum into his stump of a right arm.)

(After 5 minutes, he's about to give up, when he suddenly falls over in pain, unconscious. Then, his right arm lengthens, with a hand at the end! But, he opens his eyes slightly, then closes them. Except that his eyes were Lizard-Like in that moment: yellow with slit-like pupils.)

Parker House, NY, 9:00am, 11/2/12

(Normal P.O.V.)

(Roxas was enjoying a stack of waffles when his Aunt May (she's 35 in this fic) came in holding a phone: "Roxas, Dr. Connors is asking for you." Roxas: "Put him on speaker." DiZ *excitedly*: "Roxas, could you come over around noon? And bring your friends, have I got a treat for you all!" *Hangs up*

Connors House, NY, 12:00pm, 11/2/12

(Normal P.O.V.)

(Roxas & Gwen, Sora & Kairi, Riku & Namine are outside the front door. Sora: "Roxas, why did Dr. Connors call us here?" Roxas: "I don't know. But he sounded very giddy, so it must be great news." DiZ *opens door with his re-grown right arm!*: "Thank you all for coming!" Riku: "DiZ, your arm-" DiZ: "Yes, I've finally created the serum to restore any lost limb!")

(Gwen: "That's incredible, Dr. Connors! Do you know what this means?!" Roxas: "You are so getting a Nobel prize for this. Think of all the people your serum could help!" DiZ: "I know! I invited you all here to celebrate! Even arm wrestle1 Oh, if only Richard & Ben could see this.." Roxas: "They'd be very happy for you. Perhaps the already are.")

Connors House, NY, 11:30pm, 11/8/12

(Normal P.O.V.)

(The party lasted well until dinner time. They had sandwiches, chips, pizza & soda. They played all kinds of games. DiZ was even happy despite losing at arm wrestling. After dinner, they all headed home. They left, the girls giving DiZ a hug, the guys giving fist bumps.)

(Now, we find DiZ in his basement, going over the notes for his successful serum. DiZ: "As good as this is, I must make sure it's not just a fluke. The serum may only be temporary." J. J. Jameson is on TV)

(J. J. Jameson is a 40 yr old man with dark grey hair, white at the sideburns, a comb-shaped mustache, dark grey eyes & a scowl on his face.)

(J. J. Jameson: "This is Daily Bugle's J. Jonah Jameson. As of last November, people have reported sightings of 2 masked vigilantes in spider-themed costumes, 1 man, 1 woman. They were reported to have tied up several thugs in webs they shot from their wrists.

"Now you may think 'Superheroes' but I know that's just an act. They wear masks because they have dark secrets. They're menaces to society, and they can't hide that from me! These web-heads are just costumed crooks, and I'll prove it!" )

(Suddenly, DiZ sees his arms growing green scales & claws, a tail emerging from his pants, and his eyes become Lizard-Like. His head becomes scaly, teeth turning into fangs, and his legs green & scaly, feet clawed. He is The Lizard!)


Midtown High, Cafeteria, 12:00pm, 11/9/12

(Normal P.O.V.)

(Riku: "Guys, I just got a heads up from dad." Sora: "You sound serious." Riku: "I know. Dr. Connors is missing! His basement was found in shambles last night." Roxas: "Shambles?! What could have happened?" Riku: "We don't know. All the clues we found were scales & giant claw marks.!")

(The TV in the room shows J. J. Jameson: "Breaking news! Last night, Dr. DiZ Connors was reported M.I.A. All that was found were scales & giant claw marks. Also, several people reported seeing a giant alligator(?) roaming the streets. This has Spider-Man & Spider-Woman written all over it. They must be in cahoots with this 'Lizard!' NYPD & S.H.I.E.L.D are investigating as we speak.")

(Sora: "Giant claw marks, scales & Giant alligators? This could only mean..." Roxas: "Dr. Connors' serum that restored his arm 2 nights ago, must have turned him into a giant Lizard!" Everyone in the room heard him, and started screaming.)

Sanctum Sanctorum, Greenwich Village, NY, 4:00pm, 11/9/12

(Normal P.O.V.)

(After heading to their respective homes, Roxas & Gwen changed into their costumes & headed to Dr. Strange. Dr. Merlin Strange: "I see you've heard the news. As we know, DiZ Connors worked in Cross-Species Genetics, so it seems an experiment to restore his arm turned him into The Lizard. Spiders, you must find him, and bring him back here. See if we can find a cure.")

(Spidey (Roxas): "Alright Doc, we're on the case." Spider-Woman (Gwen): "I just hope we're not in over our heads." *The Spiders head to Connors' house to look for clues. Spidey: "I found his notes, looks like he wanted to see if his experiment worked." Spider-Gwen: "Obviously, it worked too well. How can we possibly cure him?")

(Spidey: "We'll work on that later. Right now, we gotta find him before the Cops, or S.H.I.E.L.D. Who knows what they'll do to him. We should copy his notes just incase.")

Times Square, NY, 7:00pm, 11/9/12

(Normal P.O.V.)

(The Spiders didn't have to wait long: The Lizard was tearing up streets in Times Square. Lizard: "Hiss, out of my way!" Spidey *Swinging in on a web*: "Y'know, there's easier ways to catch a cab; just don't throw em first." Spider-Woman: "Really? That was so corny, even crows wouldn't eat it.")

(Lizard: "Spiders, just in time for dinner!" Spider-Man: "No thanks, got lasagna in the oven, so let's wrap this up." *The Spiders wrap Lizard in webs.* Lizard: "I've only been around you 2 minutes, and I'm already having a migraine!" Spider-Woman: "Then maybe you should take some Aspirin, 'cause it's about to get worse!" *Kicks Lizard in the head.*)

(The Lizard tosses a few cars at them, then climbs up to a rooftop. The Spiders dodge the cars the moment they're thrown, thanks to spider-sense. They quickly wall-crawl after him, leaping over rooftops with feats on par with Olympic gymnasts.)

(They corner Lizard at Broadway, where Spider-Man uses his Venom Blasts to stun him, while Spider-Woman webs his arms & legs together. But, the Lizard's serum lets him recover quick, and he snaps the webs. Luckily, the duo's spider-sense kicks in, so they can dodge his claw swipe.)

They drive him closer to the edge of the roof, but he uses his claws to climb away, before leaping at them. They dodge, but he swipes his tail before they finish, knocking them down. They get up, and Spider-Man launches a rapid series of punches at The Lizard, while Spider-Woman unleashes a barrage of kicks from behind.)

(The Lizard had enough, so he knocks some of the roof away, and it falls toward some tourists below. The Spiders quickly use their webs to catch the debris, but the Lizard lunges at them. They're too late to react, and The Lizard pins them down.)

(Lizard: "Now, lets see your real faces." He unmasks them, then recoils in shock. Lizard: "Gwen, and Roxas?! But how? (his eyes become normal) I was about to hurt Ms. Stacy, and Richard's son... Wait, why are my hands... I have a tail?!")

(Roxas *he and Gwen get up, pick up their masks, and walk towards DiZ*: "DiZ, your serum turned you into a giant lizard. You only just regained your sanity. Please, let us help you. We copied your notes, we have a place to hold you while we make a cure." Lizard: "Do it. I can't control myself much longer. AGGHHH!" *Roxas & Gwen use Venom Blast/Shock at 3/4 power to knock him out. Then they web him up, and head to the Sanctum Sanctorum.)

Sanctum Sanctorum, NY, 9:00pm, 11/9/12

(Normal P.O.V.)

(Dr. Strange used a spell to let DiZ control the Lizard's body, so he can work with Roxas & Gwen to make a cure. Right now, they are on break. Roxas: "Merlin! Why didn't you tell us about each other's secret Identities sooner?!" Merlin: "Because if you knew, you would be reluctant to fight.")

(Gwen: "Roxas, I had no idea you were Spider-Man. When we were unmasked, I was afraid I would lose you." Roxas: "Same here Gwen, I just don't know what to do next. I remember that Uncle Ben said "With Great Power, Comes Great Responsibility" I only now understand how it applies to me.")

(Gwen: To us, we both have the power. We're in this together, and that's how it'll stay." Roxas: "Alright Gwen, but I'll still worry. Your too precious for me to lose, I... I really like you Gwen, a lot. Will you-")

(*Gwen cuts him off with a kiss, pinning his arms to his sides, slipping her tongue into his mouth. She elicits a moan, and presses him to the wall. Soon, they break for air* Gwen *in a sultry voice*: "Does that answer your question?" *Roxas pins her to the wall & they make out.)

Flashbacks done


Broadway, Manhattan, NY, 8:45pm, 11/17/12

(Normal P.O.V.) (Present Time)

Roxas: "And in 3 days, we were able to cure Dr. Connors, and he was able to keep his restored right arm. But Dr. Strange gave him some potion to take for a while so he doesn't transform. When the press questioned the Doctor, DiZ said that The Lizard kidnapped him, but that we saved him from being eaten."

Gwen: "Afterwards, Dad publicly expressed his gratitude to The Spiders for handling a mess he couldn't. And our peers were happy DiZ was back, and still got his lost arm back." Roxas: "And that's how it all started. But we know this is far from over."


End Ch 5

AN: And Scene! We're all caught up to the present. Now, I have a poll up to decide which super villain the Spiders face next: Electro, Shocker, Vulture, or Mysterio. Vote which one, or tell me in a review. I'll see if I can update this fic before next Wednesday, as an apology for the lateness. Stay Tuned!

Also, The chibi Angel/Devil Spider-Men are from the TV show: Ultimate Spider-Man Vs. The Sinister 6. The chibi angel/devil Spider-GWENs are my idea.