(Merry Christmas everyone! Or I hope you had a great Christmas (based on when this is updated online)).

INeedAUsername8: Thanks, but it was full of mistakes. I hope you like this one as well…Also, if you wish, you could read the Young Justice story I'm doing at the same time as this one. It will eventually crossover into the Ultimate Spider-Man universe…but it will take time to do that…a few more 'books' to do first…but I hope people will like all of them.

Chapter 9: The Decision

(SHIELD Academy, present)

After learning of Kraven's escape, Nick ordered some men to track down and capture the man. Also, Fury had Peter follow him. He led the surprised teen hero to the secret prison and into the security room.

"You mean to tell me every supervillain that's been captured is locked up down here! Right under the academy!" Peter hissed. "Yes, though they don't know that. We've had them sedated before locating them here. Don't worry; they don't have the knowledge of where they're at. But I'm afraid Kraven might know soon." The Director replied. "Let's hope your guys can find him." Spidey grunted.

Spider-Man looks at the monitors. They were blasted all to hell. Kraven obviously wanted to not leave any evidence of his motives. But Fury had an idea to the man's reason.

"So what's going on? What did you want to talk to me about?" Pete asked. "As you know, Kraven killed Ava's father some years ago and passed the amulet down to her…" Nick said. "Yeah…and?..." Spidey replied. "Well, T'Challa had told me of how he was there the night Hector died and was unable to save him. Before leaving, he 'visited' Kraven and gave him a good beating." Fury explained. "What?" Spidey gasped. "Kid…he lost his best friend at that man's hands…his actions are justified. But he also taunted the murderer about this item…as you know, Kraven has collected animal related magical items from across the globe…T'Challa whispered to Kraven about the item, but didn't actually tell him about the object himself…" Nick continued.

(Oh no…)

"It seems he learned what it is from yesterday's footage…What else would he escape for? The Grandmaster's promise wasn't fulfilled and his failed attempt to use the amulet didn't quench his thirst for power." Fury added. "What is this powerful object?" Spidey asked. "T'Challa called it the Tambiko Mwitu…the Wild Totem…he said it could empower or drain one's animal spirit." Fury explained. "Animal spirit?...oh you've got to be kidding. Why can't he forget about that stuff?!" Pete hissed. "Kid, he wants to be the world's greatest hunter…how else do you get that title?" Nick grunted.

Spidey paced back and forth. Not knowing what to think. Kraven had always been a dangerous adversary. He'd seen the man take out the Hulk and Iron Man! Neither feat is easy; the man's cunning is incredibly lethal. But he is also a ferocious fighter, and fearless as well. Defeating his entire team and facing off against the Hulk when he was angry defined him as a stand out villain.

"So what now?" Peter asked. "Hopefully…hold on, I'm getting the call from his pursuers." Nick replied, as his communicator went off. "Sir!" A man grunted from his end. "Have you captured Segei Kravinoff?" Fury asked. "No sir, he'd made off with his belongings before we got here. He left not rail to follow." The agent answered. "DAMN IT! I'M GOINGTO HAVE THAT MOTHERFUCKER'S HEAD ON MY WALL!" Fury bellowed. "W-We'll report to you if we find anything." The man gasped. "Forget tracking him…he won't leave a trail to follow. Report back to your stations…and get one of our technicians to fix the tech in the security room! Also, call the guards in every part of the prison to stay on high alert and check the cells regularly!" Fury commanded. "Yes sir!" The agent replied before the communicator's holographic image of him disappeared.

Fury punched the wall, his angry simmering like crazy.

"You don't think?..." Spider-Man gasped. "Yup…he's heading to Wakanda…to find out more about the Wild Totem…and you know what that means." Nick hissed. "We have to warn Tiger!" Peter quickly replied. "Just her?" Fury said, the eyebrow of his one good eye rising in curiosity. "I-I mean her and T'Challa!" Peter stuttered. "You're right….but SHIELD has no positioning in Wakanda…all infiltration missions have failed." Nick said.

(Infil…this is why barely anyone trusts SHIELD!)

"The Avengers! Iron Man can…" Spidey started to say, but Nick quickly interrupted, "Tony told me that T'Challa wouldn't be able to be contacted by them…he explained his loyalty to his deceased friend is of the upmost importance."

Spidey growled in frustration. Fury didn't say anything; the entire mess is upsetting him too.

"But…" Nick started to say, and Peter quickly asked, "What?" "One could go to Wakanda and warn both of them." Fury answered. "I'll do it!" Peter said, no hesitation by him at all.

Nick looked at Spider-Man for a few long moments. There was something about him now that the Director hadn't seen before.

"Very well…you'll need to choose one of your team to take command while you're gone." Nick said. "Danny and Luke can co-command." Pete answered. "Them?" Fury asked. "The New Warriors are good, but they're not ready for that yet…As for Sam…would you really want him in command?" Peter replied. "Hell no." Fury chuckled. "Yeah…" Peter grunted.

Both of them walked back into the room where the team and the Avengers waited. Nick explained the situation to them. The loudest voice came from Sam complaining about he deserved to lead. Spidey quickly webbed his mouth shut.

"We could just scour the city and look for him, before he even makes it to Africa." Clint said. "I bet he's already found a way to leave. Hell, he's probably leaving right now…T'Challa told me that Kraven's been to Wakanda before, when Kraven was a young man. His father drove him out." Fury replied. "Great…" Hulk grunted. "The decision has been made." Fury continued.

Everyone looked at him confused.

(What does he mean?)

"Decision? What decision?" Tony grunted. "Spider-Man and you, cowboy, will head to Wakanda to warn and protect White Tiger and Black Panther. The two of you will find and capture Kraven. Also, you will try to create strong connections between the Wakandan people and SHIELD. If you aren't able to convince them with your own words, we will allow Kraven to meet their justice once captured." Fury explained. "What?" Tony grunted. "Something wrong, Iron Maiden? Did you just get your nails done?" Fury mocked. "Why can't one of my team go with me? I know Hulk wants payback against him." Tony explained. "We won the competition, I'll let it slide." Hulk said.

Fury nodded at the green goliath and turned back to Iron Man.

"White Tiger is a close friend and teammate of Spider-Man's. He also has a way with people, unlike you. That and you can possibly learn from him to apologize to the Wakandan people. T'Challa told me you left in quite the hurry." Fury explained.

(Did Nick just give me a compliment?...)

"…Fine…I'll prepare the Quinjet. Cap, can you take command while I'm gone?" tony sighed. "Yes, be careful…just don't go and taunt M'Baku. Remember what he almost did to you when we were there before T'Challa saved you." Steve said. "Funny Cap." Tony grunted. "Who's M'Baku?" Sam asked. "Someone I don't ever want to meet again." Tony grunted in frustration. "You two will leave tomorrow." Fury said. "You can count on us sir." Spidey replied.

Fury nodded then walked off.

(Don't worry Ava, Kraven won't hurt you again)

To be continued…