Chapter 9 Peter's New Threads
Well, I'm here. I'm in Queens, New York. I left Bayville at 8 am and have arrived at 10 am. One thing I don't miss from New York is the traffic. Either way I'm standing in front of Aunt May's house, I should probably enter before it ends up me standing here for a while.
Peter walked up to the front door and knocked. Aunt May opened the door and Peter was greeted by her friendly smile.
"It's so nice to see you again, Peter. I've missed seeing you" May said.
"Likewise" Peter replied.
"I even have some guest." May said.
"So, I take it you told everyone." Peter said with a smile.
Peter walked in see that Mary Jane, Harry, Flash and Liz were all there.
"Well, well, look who has come to his own party. Peter Parker." Flash said.
"Flash Thompson" Peter said.
They looked at each other for a few seconds. They gave each other a high five.
"I'm surprised you came." Peter said.
"Well, it's not like much has changed without you." Flash said.
"So things are staying to the status quo." Peter replied.
"Anyways how are things in Bayville?" Harry asked.
"The best way I describe things in Bayville is the more things change the more they stay the same. Like there is one guy that acts exactly like Flash." Peter answered
"Oh God, that sounds awful." Liz replied.
"What's wrong with me?" Flash asked.
"That's a loaded question. Where to begin? You acted like a jerk for awhile. You can still be a real huge as-" Mary Jane answered.
"Well, in Flash's defense this guy acts you before you decided to be a nicer guy." Peter said interrupting MJ.
"So, Tiger meet anyone new." Mary Jane asked.
"I've met some people, some are decent friends and some, and well it's complicated. But, you all are irreplaceable." Peter answered.
"You know how to make us feel special." Harry replied.
"So has anything changed while I was gone?" Peter asked.
"Well…" Liz said while bushing.
"Harry and Liz are dating." Flash said.
"FLASH" Harry said embarrassedly.
"Well, it's about time." Peter said while laughing.
"Hey, I figured you would all want some cookies. I also did some cleaning; I found some video tapes your parents have recorded Peter." May said.
"Wow, thanks Aunt May." Peter said. I really interested in what could have been recorded. I mean I don't really remember my parents; maybe this could be the key to my past but, these tapes could just be dumb things like me pretending to be Iron Man.
"mmm… your aunt makes the best cookies." Flash said.
"Now I've know why you two were friends with Peter for long." Liz said sarcastically.
"Oh no, our secrets out Harry, what do we do now." Mary Jane replied.
"Ha Ha. Very funny guys." Peter said.
"Hey Peter, do you want watch these videos? I could tell from your face that you want to watch them." Harry said.
"You know me best Harry." Peter said smiling.
Peter walked to the TV with the box of videos tapes and put one in titled "Our Family Friend".
The video started.
"Well, ummm… I guess congratulations on the boy." A gruff short man said.
"Thank you Logan. I'm really happy to spend some time with him." Mary Parker said.
"Well, it nice to see you happy for once. You usually act like a sad loner." Richard Parker said.
"So what's the boy name?" Logan asked.
"Peter Parker." Mary Parker said.
"I like it. Well Richard and Mary, I going to go outside for a smoke. I figured that you wouldn't want me to smoke in front of your baby" Logan said.
Peter paused the video tape.
Wait that Logan guy, he looks like and sound like that Wolverine from the X-Men. Wait, don't the students also call him Logan. So it's likely to say that there the same person. Could he have known my parents? Could he help me with learning about my parents past?
"Anything wrong Tiger." Mary Jane asked.
"No, it's just that Logan guy looks and sounds like a Logan I've seen in Bayville. Aunt May do you know about this guy?" Peter said.
"I'm afraid that I don't know him. I'm sorry Peter. Richard and Mary never introduced Ben and me to him." May replied.
"It's ok. Well now I know one thing I have to do when I'm back in Bayville." Peter said.
"You're already thinking about Bayville." Harry said.
"Sorry, I..." Peter said.
"It's ok, I know what you mean. I'm just messing us you." Harry said.
They spent the rest of the day watching the videos, telling funny stories and messing with each other. Between how they all met, what Flash's name really came from and more.
"Well, I have to start going back, it's 7 pm. Thank you, its means a lot that you all showed up here." Peter said.
"Goodbye, we'll miss you." Everyone said as Peter left.
Well, this was fun. I wish I could do this more. Still I have a responsibility at the Brotherhood. I have the tape with Logan, I just want answers. I doubt that Mystique would just let me ask. This is going to be a challenge.
"This just in the Rocket that John Jameson was in has crashed near the Hudson river." A new reporter said. Peter heard this from walking past a TV.
Wait John Jameson is in danger, he needs help. I can help Spider-Man style.
Hudson River
Peter was in his Spider-Man suit. He was able to get in the rocket before one else could.
"Anyone, Anyone, is anyone here?" Peter asked.
"I am." John Jameson replied weakly.
"What happened?" Peter asked as he came and picked him up.
"There calculations for the landing were off." John Jameson answered.
"First off, who are you?" John Jameson asked.
"I'm Spider-Man." Peter answered.
"Is your costume supposed to have that black stain on your left glove?" John Jameson asked.
"No but, it is probably just Hudson River pollution." Peter answered. "Can you do me a favor?" Peter asked.
"What do you want?" John Jameson asked.
"Just don't mention me." Peter said.
"I understand, you don't want the attention saving me will bring. My lips are sealed. Thank you, Spider-Man." John Jameson answered.
They got out of the rocket. Peter left him close enough for people to notice him, so they could help him.
"I'll leave you here, ok." Peter said.
"Again thank you." John Jameson said.
"Gotcha" a man said.
Peter just webs his camera out of his hands. "I'm sorry but, I can't have photos of me." Peter said as he deleted them off of his camera. Peter just swung away leaving that man camera on the ground.
"NO, NO, NO. My big scoop, I could have been the first person to get photos of Spider-Man." the man said.
"Look on the bright side your camera on the ground undamaged and it's a digital camera, so you can get picture of what just happened. If it was film you would have been doomed if he ripped out the film." John Jameson said.
"Sorry, It's just I wanted to have a headline be Eddie Brock gets photos of Spider-Man." Eddie said. I'll teach him, I'll make him pay for ruining one of chances. I could have had wealth and fame with these photos, now it's is all gone. Jameson is going to be pissed at me for not getting any photos of Spider-Man. At least I can get some of his son.
Bayville
I tired, its 10 pm and I just got at the Brotherhood house. I still am finding it hard to call this place home. When I think of home, it is New York, not this run dowm house.
"I'm back" Peter said.
"Good for you" Freddy said upset.
"Did I miss anything?" Peter asked.
"It turns out that Kurt is Mystique son." Lance said.
"Wait, what?" Peter said in confusion. Gone one day and it seems like I've missed a big revelation. Well, besides mine. It is probably not a good time to tell them that I found out that Logan knew my parents.
"I guess I'll hit the sheets." Peter said walking up to his room. I can't believe today. When I save someone my costume is stained. That's going to be fun to wash out.
Peter closed his eyes.
Wait, where am I? It's seems like I'm in New York but, where are the people? I see some giant black sludge monster. I also see my Spider-Man costume but huge. They seem to be fighting.
"Oh one, the giant sludge monster is grabbing me." Peter shouted trying to get free.
The Spider-Man costume grabbed Peter left arm. The black sludge had grabbed Peter by his right arm. They had a struggle of who would get Peter but, ultimately the black sludge won and ate Peter.
Peter woke up.
Where am I now? Oh, I'm in Bayville. Wait, my costume is different. It seems to just be completely black with a huge white spider on my chest. The black sludge, that's it. I have to get it off.
Peter swung around thinking of a way to his if off until he noticed some crime.
Well, this suit can wait, I can stop this first.
Peter came in front of their humongous truck and stops it with his bare hands.
Whoa, I don't remember being this strong.
Peter tired them up with his webs.
Wait, I don't have my web shooters on.
Peter swung as fast as he could to get to the Brotherhood house.
Wow, I got here much faster than normal and yea my web shooters are on the table. This suit or whatever it is, it can enhance my abilities.
"But, should I keep, I mean what if it tries to do something to me." Peter said out loud.
We should keep it, we need its power. We can put its power to use. We can show everyone the power of Spider-Man.
"Weird, I usually don't make such good counter points so fast. I'll keep it for now." Peter said.
The suit started changing the from his Spider-man outfit to a black shirt, dark blue jeans and a black pair of shoes.
Wait, it can do that. Sweet, I think I know my answer. I'm totally keeping it now. Wait the time, its 7 am and I must of stay up all night and I don't feel tired. This suit is awesome!
New York
"Are you ready my hunter?" Kingpin asked.
"Of course this will be my grandest hunt yet. Not just a Spider-Man but, other people with powers. This is sure to be a thrill." Kraven said.
Next Chapter: Kraven Grand Hunt
