Chapter 11 Beach Day
"Hurry up Peter." Lance yelled.
"Ok, I need to get my towel." Peter said as he was looking for his towel.
Hey, I found my old costume. I made it with a blue sweatpants, blue sweatshirt, and red hoodie with a spider symbol on it with no sleeves, a red mask with goggles and figureless gloves. God that spider symbol was a pain to put on. My old web shooter, there were more like big black gauntlet than the nice sliver watch size ones I use now. People were right at the wrestling ring, it does look like pajamas. Glad I switched to spandex. I'm supposed to find my towel for the beach, not get all nostalgic.
"Come on dude yo." Toad shouted.
"Ok, ok, I've found it." Peter said as he grabbed his towel.
Peter ran down stairs as fast as he could. He ran into the Lance's jeep.
"Now behave yourselves boys." Mystique commanded.
"Yes Ma'am" all the Brotherhood boys answered.
"Finally this is what I've needed, a trip to the beach." Peter said.
"Yea, we can tell you are excited Peter." Pietro said.
"What do you mean?" Peter said.
"You're only wearing black swim trucks and black flip-flops. Are you trying to get some ladies yo?" Toad said.
"A spider can dream can't he?" Peter said with a smile.
"Are we there yet?' Freddy asked.
"We literally just got in a minute ago do you honestly think we're there." Lance said furiously.
"Maybe" Freddy replied.
"Whatever guys, remember this is our beach day, let's not ruin it." Peter said.
"You are unusually happy today Peter." Pietro said.
"Let's just say a break from my life is something I've needed." Peter said. I don't want super villains; I want a normal day with these guys. God, I would be so pissed if there was another one of my foes show up.
X Mansion
"Ok, I think we got everything, let's see. We got towels for everyone and a portable grill." Scott said.
"Ve got loads of hot dogs and burgers which sound really good right now." Kurt said,
"Are you like ever not hungry?" Kitty asked.
"Dude, let's make a list of Kurts power." Evan said.
"One power would be, being blue and furry." Scott said.
"Another would totally be teleportation." Kitty said.
"Last one would be an endless stomach." Evan said while laughing.
"Vhy am I the one alvays (always) being made fun of?" Kurt asked,
"Ya are the party guy." Rogue answered.
"Ok, guys I'm here." Jean said.
Scott looked at Jean and was speechless. His face turned a brighter red than his shades. She wasn't in a bikinis but she still look good in her one piece. Kitty and Kurt found this funny, so they made kissing noises. Evan and Rogue just wanted to go to the beach.
Look at Miss Popular. Why does Scott always act this way when she is around and why do Ah act like this too. Ah can't stay jealous forever. Scott doesn't like meh the way he likes Jean. Ah probably just mad that Ah still have to cover up so much. Ah hate my powers at times like this. Rogue thought to herself.
"Hurry up you too." Rogue said waiting in the car.
"She right you know. We can't enjoy a beach day if we don't even go to the beach." Jean said walking towards Scott's car.
"LET'S GO!" Scott exclaimed.
"Kids, if any of you do anything that could count as s-"Logan said before he was interrupted by Scott car horn.
"What I can't hear you, we're leaving." Scott said.
"Smooth dude." Evan said.
"Like I wanted to hear Mr. Logan was going to say." Kitty said.
"Ah think it's for the better we don't." Rogue replied.
"Agreed." Scott said with a big smile. We all need a break from crazy. A day being normal people is what we need. Scott thought to himself.
"Agreed." Jean replied with her telepathy.
"Can you not do that?" Scott asked while he blushed.
"Sorry about that" Jean replied.
Beach
"Finally we're here." Peter said with joy.
"I don't know why he is so excited yo. There is just sand and water." Toad stated
"I'm excited to do something normal with you guys. It nice to do something that isn't fighting the X-Men." Peter answered.
"Speak of the devil." Pietro said as he pointed out the X-Men have arrived.
"No not the X-Geeks." Freddy said.
"This can't be that bad." Lance said while looking at Kitty.
"Yeah because you got your little Kitty you love." Pietro teased.
"Whatever. I don't care they're here. I'm in a good mood today. I don't want it ruined because of them." Peter said as he got out of Lance's jeep.
Peter walked to the beach and placed his towel close to the water but, not close enough so he could be dry for a bit. He then, put up his beach umbrella.
He turned his head to see Rogue. He stared for a bit, more like a minute.
"Wow she looks gorgeous. I should stop staring before it is weird." Peter whispered to himself.
"You're too late" Pietro said behind Peter.
"Oh God." Peter said in shock.
"What I'm telling you the truth, you kind of looked like a creep staring at her for a minute." Pietro shouted.
"Thanks, now everyone is staring at me." Peter said. Can I ever catch a break?
Kurt and Evan couldn't help but laugh at that.
"Alright Lance if you all ruin this for us. I'll turn you're fishbowl into a snow globe." Scott said.
I'm glad I am not the only person who thought that glass bowl thing that he wears in his outfit looks like a fishbowl. Peter thought to himself.
Rogue walked up to "Mind if Ah sit next to ya." Rogue asked. Peter. Weird seeing Peter wearing clothes that isn't so baggy. She thought to herself.
"Be my guest." Peter answered.
"Ya seem happy." Rogue said.
"We're at the beach and it hasn't turn into a fight." Peter said.
"Hey guys we brought a lot of hot dogs and burgers so feel free to take some." Scott yelled.
"He's going to regret saying that." Peter said.
"Why?" Rogue asked.
"Freddy is going to eat all or most of it." Peter said.
"Ya should see the way Kurt eats. It gives Freddy a run for his money." Rogue answered.
Peter turned his head to see Kitty and Lance just awkwardly talking to each other.
"So… you look nice Lance" Kitty said while not making facial contact.
"You too, Kitty." Lance said trying to focus on her face.
Peter couldn't help but, laugh at Scott face turning red.
"What's so funny?' Rogue asked.
"Scott, his face I think his face his is a brighter red than Jean's hair." Peter said with a smile. This is what I've needed. I so glad Mystique is letting us do this then, we would probably just go anyways if she said no. It's so weird to find myself so happy. I'm usually complaining about my life, this is a nice change of pace.
"I'm going to walk along the coast. I want to collect and look at some seashells." Peter said.
"Don't get lost." Lance sarcastically yelled back.
"Ah'll join." Rogue said. It will be more fun than watching people awkwardly talk to each other.
Kurt teleported in front of Rogue. "So, you're joining your boyfriend I see." Kurt said with the biggest grin on his face.
"Shut up" Rogue said as she walked towards Peter. Why is a big deal when I want to be with someone? No one cares about Kitty and Lance hanging out or Scoot and Jean. But, it's the hugest news in the world when Ah want to do something that isn't being a loner.
"I think this one looks nice." Peter said holding up a seashell.
"It looks like a regular old seashell to meh." Rogue said.
"Well, it's a patinopecten caurinus. I like the color; it's a nice shade of white, which is much rarer than pink or red." Peter answered.
'How come ya didn't bring your camera?" Rogue asked.
"I'm afraid of the Brotherhood would ask me to take pictures of." Peter answered.
"Wait what do ya mean? OH NO, AH UNDERSTAND WHAT YA MEAN." Rogue said.
"Alright kids, I've had enough of watching you have fun." Said a man's voice.
That voice it couldn't be Marko. Peter thought to grabbed Rogue arm ran off and to make sure there was no skin to skin contact.
"Who said that?" Rogue asked.
"Flint Marko, I think. He's just someone I put behind bars, he didn't have any powers last time but, I have a feeling that's changed knowing my luck." Peter said.
"I'll get the other." Rogue said.
"I guess I'm the distraction." Peter said.
Well a good afternoon and then, a super villain come to ruin my fun. It is time to change into my sweet black suit. Parker, she'll never understand us, no one will ever understand us.
Peter ran off to some tress so he could have the symbiote change into his costume. A man with a green and black striped shirt walked up. "Listen I know that Spider-Man is somewhere in this town, he better show up or this whole town is toast." Flint said.
"Say my name and I magically appear." Peter said.
"Spider-Man" Flint said with a smile.
"Why yes that is my name." Peter said.
"You should fear me." Flint said.
"Why should I fear you again? I webbed you up last time and you couldn't get free." Peter said.
"Cause I can do this." Flint said with smile. He moved around some sand.
"What are you going to do put sand in my pants?" Peter quipped.
"What about this." Flint said as he transformed into a giant sand monster.
"Color me impressed, you're going all out from the start." Peter said.
Ok, so how do I beat this guy? He can control sand and we're at a beach. I doubt he is stupid enough to move from this location. How would he react to being exposed to water?
"So Sandman, how did you get your powers?" Peter asked as he jumped into the water.
"I got them from the big man." Flint answered. He launched his fist at Peter. Peter dodged the attack.
"I think we all know at this point its Kingpin. There is no need to be some vague." Peter said. My theory is correct, when he attacked me, the sand that landed in the water he didn't bring back to him. So, he loses control of sand if it is exposed to water. So how would I take advantage of that? This is hard; I can't exactly just punch a beach to death. Unless if I can piss him, he won't notice him slowly losing sand and he'll attack without knowing the consequences. Better hope this works or else I just have one angry beach to deal with.
"Come on Sandy, is that all you can do? I've known mud that better than you." Peter mocked.
"Why you little bug." Flint said. He attacked with fist and Peter dodged again.
"Again Dusty, this isn't working. Come at me, did you're new powers come with a new fear of water." Peter said while standing in the water.
"DO YOU EVER SHUT UP WEB HEAD?" Flint shouted as he walked towards Peter.
"Alright take this." Peter said as he jumped over Flint. Peter pushed Flint into the water.
"So Marko, if you hear me say Polo." Peter asked.
"Uhmmm MARKO, MARKO. I SWEAR YOU BETTER YELL POLO SOON!" Peter yelled. Did I kill him? No we did what we had to do. But, still I didn't mean to. Wait why is my spider-sens-?
"POLO" Flint yelled. Flint attacked Peter.
"Well, I'm glad you're alive." Peter said. Come on Rogue hurry up, I need help. How can I be so useless on my own? I needed help to beat Herman, now Marko. I don't have enough power, I need more power.
"Dudes, I was not expecting this to happen, a giant sand monster is here." Evan said.
Wait, Scott. He's just the guy I need. When sand is expose to very high temperatures it turns into glass.
"Scott do you know how hot you're optic blasts are?" Peter asked.
"Wait, why does that matter?" Scott said.
"I get what Peter wants. If sand is expose to about 3090°F, it's turned into glass." Kitty answered.
"Alright, it's worth a shot." Scott said. Scott walked up to Flint. "So you like power?" Scott asked.
"Yea, what's your point?" Flint asked.
"This" Scott said as he took off his glasses. His optic blast was at full power. Flint slowly started to turn into glass.
"What happening to me? I can't fee-"Flint last words before he was glass.
"So vhat do we do now with him" Kurt asked.
"Look up, what is that?" Jean said. It's a giant flying… thing.
"That's the Helicarrier. It belongs to SHEILD, they're basically super spies." Peter said.
"Why, if it isn't my favorite Web Head." Nick Fury said.
"I'm fine but, I take you're here to pick up the trash." Peter said.
"Yep" Nick Fury answered.
"So, how did you know about this?" Peter asked.
"We pick up an odd reading on our radar." Nick Fury answered.
"So, I take it that since you're men just picked up this sandman, you're done here." Peter said.
"Yep, also kid. I liked you're older costume better." Nick Fury said as he left.
"That was odd yo." Toad said.
"Yea, I don't know what just happened." Freddy said.
"O, look at the time. Let's go guys." Lance ordered.
Why can't we ever have fun? We don't need these people. We're done today. We need to rest.
The Brotherhood packed up and left.
"Odd, I'm still sensing something else on Peter." Jean said.
"Ah didn't notice anything different. He seems to be the same." Rogue said.
"I'm more interested in how he knows about shield." Scott said.
Brotherhood House
Odd, my phone has a lot of messages from MJ, Harry, Liz and even Flash. We can check them later. We need rest after this day embarrassment. How can we have power if we always need help to defeat our foes. We need more power.
The Next Day
What time is it? Peter thought to himself as he woke up.
'It's NOON!" Peter said. We should check our phone.
"Hello Peter, this is MJ and well ... you're aunt, she had a heart attack and is in the hospital." The message ended.
No, No, Looks like we know what we're doing today.
Peter walked down stairs to hear the news.
"It seems that Herman Schultz has escaped prison." The newscaster said.
Great, another thing we have to deal with today. We need to teach him a lesson, one he'll never forget.
Next Chapter: Embrace Us