"Get him!"

Spider-Man was hunting Taskmaster across the city with his old team. Fury had informed about another attack to Triskellion and who was behind it…didn't really surprise anyone.

"Hah hah, you can't beat me, idiots!", Taskmaster laughed and ran, followed by very frustrated heroes. This chase had gone far enough.

"You know no one will give you credit about this?!", Power Man yelled and tried to hit the enemy. No use.

"I think I have gotten enough by your failing!", Taskmaster answered as he jumped out of the way and kept running.

"Why we must spend our time while chasing some petty criminal?! I'm Nova, the most famous superhero on earth…!", Nova shook his head but was stopped by Spidey.

"Yeah yeah like I haven't heard that before! Would you focus on this mission please?!"

"Has someone woken up with a wrong foot? Did you sleep upside down way too long?", Nova teased.

"Hah hah hah! Just look at your own face before mocking me!", Spidey spat back.

"Spidey! Nova! Not now, he's getting away!", White Tiger yelled.

"Thank him…", Nova rolled his eyes and passed Spider-Man. Taskmaster kept running until turned to the alley.

"Could he possibly go any faster?!", Power Man wondered.

"Looks like his evil G is in a very good mood today", Iron Fist said and ran beside his friend.

Taskmaster ran, looking at the chasing heroes over his shoulder. Grinning, he ran even faster.

Idiots…

"You won't escape!", White Tiger snarled and attacked her enemy. But Taskmaster jumped out of the way, grabbed the girl by her hair and threw her towards boys.

"AAAHHH!"

"Don't worry I catch you!", Iron Fist ran to save her while Spidey webbed ahead.

"Power Man! Cover me!"

"As you wish", Power Man ran behind Spider-Man as he was ready to catch Taskmaster.

"You think you can catch me? Think again!", the villain laughed, dodging the attack attempt.

"You've gotta be kidding me!", Nova spat and sped after him, so did Spidey.

"Nova, I will handle this! Go to help others!"

"Not a chance bug breath! Fury said we must do this together! And I'm not gonna let this guy escape!", Nova yelled.

Running along the roof, Taskmaster held the box under his cloak. He needed to get this away from those fools asap…

"I told you, I'm handling this Nova!", Spider-Man made a quick jump and tried to grab Taskmaster by his cloak.

"Incoming…!", Nova flew too…and boys bumped into each other.

"Hey…!", boys pointed each other with their fingers and turned to see Taskmaster who was standing on the edge.

"Hah hah, bye bye you fools!", he jumped down.

"NO! No no no…!", Spidey ran to look down, but the villain was already gone.

"Great…now look what you did!", he spat at Nova.

"Me?! You were the one who bumped into me!", Nova defended himself.

"I said I will take care of this! But you, of course, didn't listen!"

"Fury said we must do this mission together! And know you want some personal space! What is wrong with you?! Can't decide?!"

While Spidey and Nova were yapping at each other, others gazed down.

"Did he escape?", Iron Fist asked.

"It seems so…", Power man crossed his hands.

"Guys! I found something!"

Hearing White Tiger's yelling made everyone stop and turn around as she appeared from the darkness, holding a box.

"What's that?", boys gathered around her.

"No idea. I managed to grab this from Taskmaster while you were yapping…", she looked at Spidey and Nova.

"Thank him…but what is this?", Nova asked.

"Don't know…but he fought back with all his might. Luckily I'm cleverer…", Ava grinned and revealed her claws.

"Good work Tiger. At least someone listens to orders here…", Spidey took the box, Nova showing his tongue.

"Why Taskmaster had it? It must be important", Iron Fist said.

"Let me see…darn, it's locked. Can't get it open", Spider-Man answered.

"Maybe we should go and show this to Fury. Maybe he knows what to do with it", Luke nodded.

"Hmm…maybe indeed…", Spidey muttered, examining the box.

What is this…?

-o-o-o-

"Good job team", Fury said as the heroes returned. "Despite Taskmaster got away…but he had stolen something from Connor's laboratory and you managed to get it back. Good work."

"It would have gone better if someone…", Nova muttered but Power Man shut him up.

"Now, I have some new duties for you. It was good to see you working as a team again. Hopefully, we see it more in the future. The meeting is over", Fury said and got up.

"It was good to see you Peter", Luke patted his shoulder. "It's been a long time we did something together."

"Agreed. Just like those good old times", Danny smiled.

"It was good to see you too, guys. I promise we will have new missions soon", Peter lifted his thumb up.

"Nah, you're just saying that. Busy Parker", Ava teased. "But it was good to hang out."

"Yeah…good luck and see you soon", Peter smiled as his friends left. When they were gone, he shut the door behind him.

"Now, what do we have here?", the boy asked and walked to Fury.

"Some secret tech…I can't believe how Taskmaster got his hands on this", Fury muttered and rubbed his chin.

"Hmm hmm…could that be the same thing which scared Harry?", Peter suggested.

"That may be. Did you talk to him?"

"I did and with Norman. We all are really confused about what is going on. Any trace of that creature?"

"Nope, we have searched the whole place. Not a single mark…what if that Osborn kid just hit his head and imagined things?", Fury wondered.

"I don't think so since…well never mind", Peter shut his mouth, since remembered how Norman demanded him not to tell what happened in their apartment.

"Ahah…and you are still believing someone we know very well is gonna leave?"

"I don't know really. I need some time to think about this all. But something is happening…I can feel it."

"Right…just don't let your guard down too easily. Now, on your way! I have some work to do", Fury took the box and pushed Peter out of the door, closing it in front of him.

Great…

Starting to walk along the corridor, Peter thought about what Harry asked him. He hasn't spoken with Iron Man yet and was really hesitant to do so. After all, it was way too risky.

But can't let him down, can you? No…

Coming out of the building, Peter gazed at his watch and suddenly remembered that he promised to see a movie with Aunt May and MJ.

"Crap, gotta run!", he webbed towards the city. When he came to the theater, the two ladies were already waiting for him.

"There he comes...finally", Aunt May said. "Late as usual…"

"Sorry…", Peter muttered as he ruffled his hair. "Busy, busy, busy…"

"Can really imagine", MJ wiped the dust away from his shirt. "You look like a mess."

"Thanks, MJ…", Peter muttered. The girl giggled and grabbed his hand, pulling him after Aunt May.

Sitting in the dark hall made Peter very relaxing. Taking a nice position, he followed how pictures of the movie flashed in his eyes.

Finally something normal…

-o-o-o-

"Director Fury, I'm not sure if this is wise...", Coulson said as they walked in the hallway.

"We don't have much choice, Coulson. If my Tricarrier or Triskellion are spied by someone, I'm gonna protect them. Or else something can happen", Fury answered.

"As you wish…", Coulson muttered while Connors joined them.

"I have done what you asked me to do. Should we tell Spider-Man…?"

"No, he has enough troubles already. No one will know. We will continue normally. Not a word to anyone…got it?"

"Right…", the two men nodded. Turning to walk, Fury sighed…and hoped for the best.

-o-o-o-

Peter relaxed…and felt how he blushed a little while MJ leaned her head against his shoulder. Aunt May sat on his other side and didn't seem to be very fond of the movie. Smiling, he closed his eyes…

"Peter…"

"Hmm…?!", Peter opened his eyes and gazed around.

"Pete…is something wrong?", MJ whispered.

"I uhhh…no", Peter smiled and the girl turned to see the movie again. Shrugging, Peter gazed as well…

"Peter...Peter…!"

Lifting his head, Peter looked around again. But saw nothing out of the ordinary.

What…who is calling me?! That voice sounded so…

Feeling suddenly nervous, Peter turned his head away. He remembered how Harry described the voice of that creature.


"Yeah, that's pretty much of it", Harry said as they were heading towards the apartment after Norman called.

"Wow…that voice sounded like Anti-Venom and Venom? Carnage?", Peter asked.

"I guess…remember how those symbiotes were able to take control of their hostages? Like I couldn't feel my own body."

"How could I forget?" They were so ugly…"

"Tell me about it. But that creature sounded like them...", Harry shivered.

"Really?", Peter stopped.

"Yeah. Look, Pete…you don't think that those symbiotes could have survived? What if…?"

"Nah, I don't think so Har. Flash controls the Venom symbiote now as well as Carnage and Anti-Venom are destroyed forever. Remember?"

"Oh, yeah…but still. I can still remember…"

"Forget it, it's been a long time since we have messed with them! Don't fall into darkness now. Okay?", Peter patted Harry's shoulder.

"You're right…but that sound was just so familiar. Dad wasn't able to recognize it…I don't know why", Harry muttered.

"Well like I said, let's forget it. I wanna do so. And I bet you want as well?"

"Yep…maybe I worry for nothing. Let's go before Dad calls again", Harry smiled and boys kept walking.


Remembering that description made Peter shiver. No way…those symbiotes were all destroyed. They weren't lurking behind them, tapping claws against walls…but the idea gave him goosebumps. Whoever was calling Harry…was now hunting him. It can't be a coincidence…no way.

But if it were? Peter noticed that his sense wasn't acting…at least not it used to do normally.

No way…calm down. Calm down…

Trying to keep himself calm, Peter focused on the movie. He couldn't freak out in the middle of the theater…

"Peter…Peter…PETER!"

Taking a hold of his seat and squeezing it, Peter closed his eyes and took a deep breath, starting to calculate numbers…

-o-o-o-

"Well that was some movie…not for my taste really", May smiled at MJ as they came out. Peter followed them and looked at his phone. He needed to meet Iron Man asap.

"Well, it was a good time to catch some breath…now I must return for my duties", Peter nodded.

"Like that's new…take a break sometimes Tiger! Like how I'm doing, as gonna shop with your aunt", MJ said.

"Right…well have fun! I see you later!", Peter smiled and waved his goodbyes, leaving. Gazing after him, the two females sighed.

"Always in a hurry…", MJ shook her head and smiled.

"Yes…but that's how he is. Now, let's go! I know a couple of potential shops", May said and they left.

Putting his costume on, Peter headed towards The Avengers Tower. When he reached there, he saw Iron Man having a chat with Hulk and Thor.

"Tony!"

Turning around, heroes turned to see Spidey.

"Well hey kiddo! What brings you here?"

"Sorry to bother you…but I could I have a word?", Spider-Man asked. "In…private perhaps?"

"Okay…", IM looked confused and walked farther with Spidey.

"Right…what's the problem?"

"I uh…I need a favor to ask", Peter said.

"Like what?"

"Well…could I possibly see Ock again?"

"Why? I thought you were fine your last encounter. Still doubting his words?", Tony wondered.

"Yes and no…but that is not my reason. I was asked to arrange a meeting with Ock…and take my friend Harry with me."

"Harry? Are you talking about that Osborn boy?"

"Yes. He asked could he see him", Peter said.

"But why? I thought his father and Ock were on bad terms after what happened to Oscorp and all…", Tony rubbed his head.

"Yeah…that's why Harry wants to see him and make sure he's not up to something. Can you let us?"

"Well…I guess I could…but isn't that a bit disturbing? Does his father agree?"

"Actually, Norman doesn't know…and don't tell him, okay? Please, Tony. I beg you. We'll be fine", Peter pleaded.

"You sure? Since it's my responsibility if something happens during your visit and I don't want Osborn to come at me", Iron Man shook his head.

"I'll take care of this, don't worry. So…?"

"Very well then, but Harry must be guarded. I can't allow him to go unprotected, even if you have powers. Too risky what comes to their past."

"That'll do. Thanks, Iron Man!", Spidey said happily and webbed off. Before deciding to take his night patrol, Peter texted Harry.

"Managed to arrange a meeting with Ock. But Tony said you must have guards with you, it's too risky without them. I'm not still sure if this is wise…but I won't betray my promise." – Peter

After tapping the message, Peter thought should he mention about those voices he heard…but decided to keep quiet for now. He had learned how to keep himself calm…even if it was hard in the middle of the hall. But didn't want to cause worry to anyone. Also, he was gonna find out what was this stuff Taskmaster stole.

Right…keep this to yourself for now. Until you have figured out this Ock case…after all, I might have been hallucinating…

Sending the message, Spidey started his patrol. And only hoped their meeting with Ock would go nicely.