Chapter 7: Peter's Shocking Day
I'm thankfully that it's the weekend. I can just be Spider-Man; I already done with all of my homework. I am going to put my school work at the Brotherhood house. Then, I'll just be in the park until it is dark enough for me to suit up. One thing I wish I could do is go in broad daylight as Spider-Man, which would get ridden of unnecessary waiting for it to be dark enough. Most people go to parties on a Friday night. I go out to fight crime on a Friday night. Wait, I know I should call Matt. We haven't like talk in what feels like forever.
Peter opened his bag to pull out his phone and started to dial Matt's number.
"Hello, this is Matt Murdock. Who are you?" Matt asked.
"Matt, it's me, Peter Parker." Peter answered.
"It has been awhile Peter. How are things in Bayville?" Matt asked.
"I go to a normal school. The more things change the more they stay the same." Peter answered.
"That's good. Peter, be careful. Bayville is a part of Kingpin Empire." Matt warned.
"That's was what I wanted to hear. I noticed that the crime seem to organize to just be punks doing robberies." Peter said.
"You know normal people would have just asked if they had a question." Matt said.
"I thought it would have been rude. We haven't talked in what feels like ages." Peter said.
"Ok but, know that you have angered the Kingpin and he will strike full force." Matt warned.
"Thanks, I'll be fine. So how are things doing with Elektra?" Peter asked.
"It's complicated." Matt replied.
"Then, what about Luke and Jessica?" Peter asked.
"Actually they're getting along just fine." Matt responded.
"That's good. How are things without me around?" Peter asked.
"There more work to do in fighting crime but, it seems there are lots of new heroes popping up. Like Squirrel Girl seems to be more active in fighting crime." Matt answered.
"Still, I'll never forget our first run in with Squirrel Girl. She mentioned she had a 'fun time' with a guy named Logan." Peter said.
"Sorry Peter I can't talk for any longer. I'm really busy and I should focus on my next court case. Thanks, it was nice to catch up." Matt said.
"Likewise" Peter said as he hangs up his phone.
It was nice to catch up with a friend; I have left talking to him on the back burner. I still talk with MJ and Harry, just haven't talked to Matt in awhile. Either way it is a nice distraction from my crazy life drama.
New York
"Alright Kingpin, I'm not sure about you but, I'm ready to teach Spider-Man a lesson." Herman said.
"You can leave for Bayville is an hour. You should leave when it is closer to night" Kingpin ordered.
"WHY NOT NOW. I DON'T WANT TO WAIT." Herman shouted.
"You will wait. This Spider-Man is most active at night, correct." Kingpin said.
"Yea" Herman said wondering what his point is.
"You want to fight him, is this correct? So, you will wait for night and then, you'll fight him" Kingpin asked.
"Fine, I'll wait." Herman said stubbornly.
"Good boy." Kingpin said.
X Mansion
Everyone was just hanging out but, Kitty came running in with her laptop.
"Hey guys, you should totally check out this website." Kitty said
"I swear Kitty if it is another …" Kurt said before being interrupted.
"I promise Kurt, it's not that." Kitty said stopping Kurt before he could finish.
"Dude, what is the website even and why should we care?" Evan said.
"Spider-Man is a hero or ." Kitty said.
"What is so special about the website?" Jean asked.
"It mentions Spider-Man, I mean he suppose to be an urban legend with little to no evidence he exist?" Scott guessed.
"Check it out." Kitty said plainly as she moved her laptop screen towards them.
There were photos of Spider-Man in a low resolution. Like one was an advertisement for Amazing Fantasy feature The Amazing Spider-Man. Another was an article from the Daily Bungle; Spider-Man Real or Fantasy. There were a few videos on the site.
"What would the video even have on them?" Scott asked.
Kitty clicked on the video. The video started with a car going about 60 mph. It was heading towards a wall. Then, Spider-Man got in front of the car and stopped it with his bare hands. "Don't drive distrusted, ok." Spider-Man said as he swung out of frame and it just ended.
"Vhat?" Kurt said shocked from what he just saw.
"That definably sounds like Peter. How is there footage of this?" Scott asked.
"I don't the poster goes by Ben Reilly." Kitty said.
"What if it's Peter?" Rogue asked.
"Vhat do you mean Rogue?" Kurt asked.
"Ah mean who else would be able to get access to photos or videos than the person himself, Spider-Man." Rogue said.
"That's probably the closest answer we'll get unless Peter answers himself." Scott said.
"Dudes, why is it that it seems we are always talking about Peter. Peter this and Peter that. So, when the school dances comes around who's going to ask him out. I just want to say that he is in the Brotherhood, the bad guys." Evan said as he walked out of the room.
"Evan" Rogue said.
"Just, let him go. I think what we need a break, who wants to go with me. I think a night of fun is necessary and hopefully this night of fun is well, fun." Scott said.
"I'll go." Kitty said.
"Count me in." Kurt answered.
"Ah guess Ah'll go." Rogue said.
"I can't, I said I would do something with Duncan. Can you drop me off?" Jean replied.
"Alright let's go then." Scott said as he ran towards his car.
New York
"Alright, I expect you to bring me Spider-Man." Kingpin said.
"Fine, just don't expect him in mint condition." Herman replied.
"Alright, you may go." Kingpin ordered.
"Finally" Herman said with a grin.
Brotherhood House
"Hey Parker, Mystique wants to talk you before you leave for the night." Pietro said,
"Uhmm ok." Peter replied. What does she want from me? I don't think I've done anything wrong, well at least from my eyes.
"Hello, Pietro said you wanted me." Peter said.
"Indeed, let's talk; Xavier talked to your Aunt. I make to make sure you're allied with us. All you have to do is make it clear to the X-Men you're not interested. Attack the X-Men and tell them how you feel. Remember who helping your aunt and who's not." Mystique ordered.
"I understand." Peter said. Well, look like I'm attacking the X-Men and then, I'll go out as Spider-Man. Isn't it a little extreme to attack them? I mean I guess saying I'm not joining hasn't really worked. They still continue to ask if I'm going to join. I can't say no to Mystique. I have to do this if I still want her help. Does it really matter how I feel? I have to do this.
Bayville (Night)
"You were totally right Scott. I think we like needed this." Kitty said.
"I agree Kitty. This beats just sitting around in the mansion all night." Kurt said.
"I glad you're having fun." Scott said.
THWIP. The car suddenly stopped. This caused everyone to have whiplash.
"Who did them, Ah teach them." Rogue said.
"Then, teach me, X-Men.". They heard a voice they weren't sure who it was. They saw a shadowy figure walk towards them; the street light revealed that it was Peter.
"Vhy are you doing this." Kurt asked.
"Let's just say I'm tired of you in my life. I heard what your Professor did. Are you all trying to ruin this for me? I can't stand for that." Peter answered.
"Like why are you doing this?" Kitty asked.
"You should all know why, I know Rogue spitted the beans about me." Peter said.
Rogue could only just look away. She choked on her words a bit but, was able to speak "Yea, it true, Ah told them about your uncle. With great comes great responsibility, this doesn't seem like something ya'll do."
Peter looked at her and just swung away. God, she right. I don't think I could ever be able to face them again, not after this. I don't think I can forgive myself for doing this. Sure, I'm doing this for my aunt but, is it worth throw out all my values?
"What just happen?" Scott asked as he was confused. Why would he attack us? This is from the guy that dresses up and saves people. I think the answer I'm looking is Mystique.
"Never, I mind I figured the, it's probably Mystique." Scott said.
"She probably is using his aunt as a hostage in our var." Kurt said.
"Peter, we can help." Kitty said.
"We're going after him; I at least want to get answer from Peter." Scott ordered.
Peter was nowhere to be seen. He was on a roof top changing in his Spider-Man outfit.
How could I do this attack people who did nothing wrong? I feel like I becoming more of a villain at this rate or at least an antihero. Should I really use the excuse that I do good so my bad is ok? Either way this city needs Spider-Man. Hey, just what I needed, someone in a costume robbing a bank. Time for this costumed guy to stop him.
Peter got up behind him and said. "So, you thought you could rob a bank and no one would stop you."
"Well, if it isn't Spider-Man." said the man.
"Wait, Herman is that you?" Peter asked.
"UHMMM, NO I'M SHOOKER." Herman yelled.
"Alright Herman, this should be easy." Peter said.
Peter webbed up his gauntlets. "There we go." Peter said with a smile.
"I got an upgrade." Herman said with a grin.
"Besides the new suit you got on." Peter said sarcastically.
His gauntlets started to shake. Then, Peter webs flew off due to the vibrations of the gauntlets.
"The hard way it is." Peter said.
"Take some of this." Herman yelled.
He fired his shockers. Peter was able to jump out of the way from his blast. Peter turned his head to see how bad the collateral damage of his blast was.
Man, his blasts are much stronger than last time but, his gauntlets are much heavier so he has a harder time moving his arms around. He traded his speed for more power, a lot more power. I don't understand one thing. Someone paid his bail yesterday. How would he be able to get the funds for his gauntlets and make his new gauntlets in less than a day? Unless, it's the Kingpin or his real name Wilson Fisk who paid his bail and upgraded him. Looks like what Matt said is true. I need to more careful in the future.
Peter jumped very close to him and was able to land a quick few punches.
"What's wrong Spider-Man, have you gotten soft?" Herman asked.
"Looks like that new outfit is more than just style, it weakens attacks." Peter said. Great if I can't just punch him until he is unconscious. So, my plan right now is for me to find some way to damage his gauntlets. I know I can't punch them without getting shocked.
"So, you think you can win just because you got a new toy?" Peter asked in a taunting voice.
"Yea, I now have great power and with great power come great respect." Herman replied.
Peter dodged one of his attacks."You're wrong, with great power comes a great responsibility. No one will respect someone who tries to kill them. Also have you seen your new outfit, you were better off and more fearful in your purple trench coat." Peter responded.
"Whatever, you say. Everyone will respect me when I prove your real and I'm not getting beat by some urban legend. I won't be mock anymore." Herman said.
Wait that building, it's being planned to be destroyed. So, no one is in it.
Peter walked in to a building that was planned to be demolished.
That's it if I can bring down this building on him that should be enough to take him out. "Come inside Herman. I heard its fun inside." Peter taunted.
"I'm Shocker; I'm no longer the weak Herman you mock." Herman shouted as he followed him inside.
"Come and hit me at your best shot. Which your best shot isn't even that good, it's more mediocre." Peter said as he was on a pillar.
Herman fired a blast at him which he moved out of the way of the blast; the blast destroyed one of the pillars. Herman used his second gauntlet to fire a shot that hit Peter in the air. Peter was pushed by the blast into a wall.
"Well, now who is the weak one on the floor? Don't worry you'll be a great use for the Kingpin as a test subject." Herman said while laughing.
Wow, this seems pretty hopeless; I'm on the floor and Herman walking towards me, I can't really get up without taking a pointblank shot, I'm not sure if I can take more punishment from him.
Then, a beam hit Shocker which he made turned his head to see who hit him. Kurt appeared in front of Peter and teleported out.
Wow, being saved by "the enemy". Better get up, the world needs Spider-Man. "Thanks for the save Kurt, I need to finish this fight with Herman." Peter said while he was getting up.
"What like going on Peter." Kitty asked.
"When I fight crime, I gain enemies, people who are willing to do anything to get revenge on me. I have to stop him, if I don't know one else will. I don't want to get you invited to a war that you don't have to a part of." Peter replied.
"Alright then, what's ya plan to this guy." Rogue asked.
"His powers are that he has the big gauntlets that produce a sonic blast. I'm going to bring down the house on him, he takes highly reduced damaged with his suit that he is wearing but, hopefully that should break his gauntlets." Peter said.
Peter came inside and yelled "Sorry about that, I needed a water break."
"Come on and hit you fool." Peter said.
Herman fired another blast that destroyed another pillar.
What is Peter doing? Wait, he bringing down the house on this guy. "I got your plan Spider-Man." Scott yelled.
"Who are these people, your friends?" Herman asked.
"You could say that." Scott said as he his laser eye beams to destroy another pillar.
One more left and then, we should get out of here soon.
"Alright you get out here Cyclops." Peter said.
Scott ran out of the building. "Alright Kurt teleport and get Peter out before the building falls." Scott said.
"Come on Herman. Prove to me that you're not a wimp. Prove to me that with great power come great respect." Peter said in a mocking voice.
"YOU PUNK" Herman yelled as he fired his blast at Peter. He jumped out of the way. "You tricked me Spider-Man." Herman yelled as the building started collapse.
Peter webbed out the exit so Herman couldn't leave. Kurt appeared.
"Need a way out?" Kurt said.
"Of course I do." Peter said as he grabbed on to him. Kurt teleported himself and Peter outside of the building.
The building collapsed with Herman being the only one inside. Then, they saw Herman get up off the debris on him and walking towards them. "I'm going to beat you all." Herman said very much weaken form the fall of the building. He throws a punch at Peter.
"I caught your punch but, can you catch mine?" Peter said as he punched Herman, knocking him out. "Already I can hear the boys in blue, we better run." Peter said.
Kurt grabbed onto everyone and teleported out of there.
"So, I doubt you'll just let me go." Peter said.
"No, you like own us an explanation for what happened earlier." Kitty said.
"Fine, I can't exactly run now. Mystique said to make it clear that I didn't want to join the X-Men. So, she ordered me to attack you. I need what she offering." Peter answered.
"Peter, Ah sure we could help your aunt." Rogue said.
"Peter, I want you to know that there will always be a spot on the X-Men." Scott said.
"Ok" Peter said.
"So ya have made so enemies have ya Peter?" Rogue said.
"Turns out that people don't like going to jail even if they do illegal stuff." Peter said as he started to swing to the Brotherhood. I need a vacation but, I still failed Mystique, I couldn't lie to them. They saved me even when I attacked them. I can't rush this decision but, I can't continue like this.
New York
Herman was brought to New York for his crimes; he was put under the section of "Super Villains". It is a section for people who commit crimes who beyond normal abilities.
"You have a call." A guard said.
"Ok" Herman said as he picked up the phone.
"You've failed me." Kingpin said.
"I know but, I have some information you would like. There seems to be more people with powers in Bayville." Herman said.
Kingpin hangs up from his call with Herman.
"Interesting, I know someone would like this sort of hunt." Kingpin said with a grin.
Author Note; Thank you all for reading this chapter. All the Favorites, Fellows and Reviews mean a lot to me. I may have not responded to any reviews but, I do read them, so thanks for taking so time out to write them. I would also like to thank the people who just read this. It really motives me to do this when I see that people are actually reading this. So, I'll give the name of the next chapter.
Chapter 8: A Juggernaut, Rhino and Camp
