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Chapter 11: Infectious Disease

The scientist looked at the data that was displayed on the computer screen. Everything seemed stable and was ready to go.

"Are you sure you want to do this? You do realize that once it is realized, there is no going back."

Smythe narrowed his eyes as he stared at the large window which showed the mutated creatures. He turned his gaze towards the scientist and stared at the data.

"Yes. You have my permission. Do it," Smythe ordered.

"Very well," the scientist spoke as he pressed the button. And then, loud blaring alarms rang through the room which made Smythe grin.

"You got new upgrades?" Ned asked, gaping at the web shooters.

"Yeap," Peter grinned as the gadgets gleamed dully under the library's light. They were huddled around the table that was in a far corner, slightly secluded from people.

"So what do they do?"

"I have Magnetic Webbing which I think it will be the most useful thing that'll had ever been invented. There's also LED light and well…that's all I know," Peter admitted. "I haven't got a chance to try it out with what's been going on around. Oh and there's this button at the side where Tony told me not to touch it."

"Why?" Ned quizzed.

Peter shrugged. "I don't know…"

It was then were Ned gave a short glance to it before a mischievous spark came in his eyes. He looked up and saw that Peter had the exact same look.

"You thinking what I'm thinking? Ned grinned.

"Yep."

Just like that, Peter pressed the button and in a blur, the string shot out from the end as it got latched to a book's spine. It then yanked the book out of its spot and the two ducked their heads as the book went flying over their heads before it struck the wall. Before it even had the chance to fall, the remaining web got stuck to the book and it let out an electrifying zap which made the two boys jump with startle.

The book then fell to the ground, in ashes.

They stared at the burnt pile for a while until Peter spoke.

"Now I know why Tony didn't want me to touch it," he said as Ned nodded mutely.

Ned paused. "Wait…whose going to pay for the book?"

"Uhm…"

"We…we will just say that a giant mutated creature caused it like uhm…that one," Ned said, motioning to the creature that was suddenly attacking the library.

"Yeah and—wait, mutated creature?" Peter sharply turned around and the next thing he knew he saw a flying table heading towards their way. "Table!" he cried out.

He quickly pulled Ned down but Peter stood his ground. He climbed the seat and used his webs to swing around the oncoming table, easily knocking it off course so that the desk smashed into the nearby bookshelves. Peter narrowed his eyes as he stared in front of him with a widened expression.

"Woah where'd you come from?"

As if on cue, the creature stood in front of a table that was across from Peter and he gave out a roar.

"Ned, get out of here," Peter replied.

"But—"

"Now."

Reluctantly, Ned peeked from his hiding spot and when he saw an opening, he made a mad dash towards it. Unfortunately, this didn't went unnoticed from the creature but Peter was fast enough by performing a flip in the air and he landed on the ground in a fighting stance.

"Don't think so, pal."

The creature let out a roar before it charged towards Peter who got ready to shoot.

"You know, right now would be a good time for Spider Man to show up," Peter said before he jumped over the creature and went to the other side.

The creature paused in its track, slitting its eyes as it began to scan around in order to find the boy. Two second later, Spider Man suddenly showed up at the scene since he flipped over the bookshelf and landed on the top of another shelf.

"Hey, you lookin for me?"

The beast snarled as it started to throw chairs at Spider Man who dodged it left and right. However, at the last two, he narrowly avoided them as he spun himself between the chairs and then landed on the ground.

"Ha. Is that the best you can do? And uh if you don't mind, I would like to take a sample of your blood. I promise I would give you a lollipop when it's all over."

The creature roared which made Peter sigh.

"Of course not."

The beast then made a fast dash which in a blur tackled Peter to the ground. The two wrestled for a few seconds until Peter was able to be on top of him, pinning his arms to the ground as he took out the syringe from his belt.

"Now stay still. This won't hurt a bit."

Being stubborn, the mutated animal used its massive strength to push Spider Man out of the way. Peter grunted as his back got slammed on the ground but he quickly got up only to see the beast running away.

"Aw, come on."

Spider Man hurriedly chased after him, running through the halls as people exclaimed from the hideous beast.

Normally, the principle would throw a fit if a person was running in the halls. But desperate times call for desperate measures. Where are you running to?

The two found themselves outside of school and Peter used his webs to sling across the streets. He then landed on the ground, continuing to run after him until Peter jumped through a hole only to land with a splash.

"Ugh, yuck. Sewer waters," Peter complained. "Why does it always have to be the sewers? Alright…now to find that…thing. Where did it come from?"

He continued to trek down, feeling the horrible liquid against his body while the pungent stench was hanging in the air. Peter wanted to vomit but he held it in as he continued to follow the water. It was too silent except from the sound of the sewage and he climbed out of the water so that he was on the firm ground but when he turned at a corner, Peter drew in a breath and his eyes watered from the horrible stench.

There was a disgusting green goo, splashed all over the place—from the ceiling to the ground. The mouldy smell choked the air as there were small rodents which mainly consisted of rats that were at the end of the hall, scurrying around. The goo almost felt like hot, sticky acid and whatever Peter had for lunch, it made him nearly drop it but he held it in.

Peter drew in a breath before he used his web rush mode in order to reach to the other side where he landed on the ground. He sighed as he scanned around the area to search for the beast. Spider Man looked up to the wall and he used his webs so that he was attached to it and began crawling.

It wasn't too soon where he finally found the beast and he seemed to be attacking what it looked like to be robots—the kind of what Smythe would build. But why would they be here?

Spider Man sighed, muttering under his breath as he saw that the robots started to glow a bluish white color which could mean only one thing.

Of course I have to save everyone. And what does that get me? Trouble. In a hell a lot of trouble.

Spider Man then jumped from his spot as he just in time pulled the beast out of its spot and the robots blew up though the two were sent flying for a bit since they got caught in the shockwave.

"Ungh…" Spider Man laid there, dazed but from the sudden snarl of the creature brought him back to reality and he quickly realized that he was about to be…attacked.

"Hey, is this the thanks I get?" Spider Man shouted though that made the animal give out a roar. "Alright, cool your jets…"

The mutated creature charged towards Spider Man who leaped in the air to avoid the charge.

"Now that's enough!" Spider Man threw punches and kicks in attempt to knock it down but as he was battling the animal, at one point, Peter wasn't being careful and when Peter started to avoid an attack, the creature managed to make a swipe at Peter's arm, having its claw to make a scratch as it ripped a piece of his suit.

Spider Man hissed but ignored the stinging pain since he resumed fighting the brute.

When the creature started to lose its grip, Spider Man used this chance to release his webs which got attached to the beast. He swung the infected animal around before he threw it in the air then back down to the ground.

"Look, I only need a bit of your blood," Spider Man struggled to get the needle in but this brute threw more of a fight than Spider Man had expected. At last, the syringe pierced through the animal's body and once it was filled, the beast threw Spider Man off him and it began to scurry away.

"You know, normally this is where you would get a lollipop but I'm out of lollipops…and out of time," Peter groaned as he realized that he's going to be yelled at. "Man, this is all your fault, you know that?"

The beast gave another roar before it disappeared from sight.

Spider Man sighed though a list of endless questions roamed inside his head.

Where did he come from?

The next day, however, was a mess. Headlines were written all over the newspaper and even the News were broadcasting of what had happened. But perhaps what caught more of Peter's attention was the News than the newspaper.

"…The police are still puzzled as they are figuring out where this disease is coming from. The police are urging citizens to stay at home until this infection have been stable and controlled. A cure is currently in process of being developed…"

Peter hardened his gaze as a small flashback entered his mind from the previous fight with the mutated creature. Could the disease came from them? He winced when the injury from yesterday began to sting again; it was irritating and he knew he wasn't supposed to scratch it but it helps.

"That's awful," Aunt May spoke, brining Peter back to reality. "Those poor people…"

"You really think there's going to be a cure for this?"

"With today's technology, I'm sure the scientist are able to produce something," Aunt May replied as she tore her gaze away from the TV. She frowned when she Peter absent-mindedly scratching his arm. "What's wrong with your arm?"

Peter blinked as he mentally slapped himself for getting caught. "Er…it's nothing. Rough day at the gym yesterday."

She made a thoughtful look before she spoke. "Didn't the school also got attacked?"

"Uhm yes…but Spider Man came in and saved the day."

She frowned. "Yes but I think he caused more damage than saving."

Ouch.

"But he's done nothing wrong," Peter insisted. "He's only doing his job to the best he can. I'm sure it's not easy for him."

She sighed. "I just wish that Iron Man would control Spider Man just a bit more instead of giving him so much freedom."

"But he's only a mentor for Spider Man."

"Peter, I trust Tony Stark, really I do but sometimes I think that man is getting more than what he bargained for. If he can't keep Spider Man in check then who will? I'm sorry, Peter, but I'm only worried about your safety."

Peter felt his muscles being tense as he let out a breath. "Aunt May, nothing's going to happen to me. I will be fine, I promise."

Aunt May bit her lip but she hugged her nephew who in return hugged her back.

"I love you," she whispered.

"I love you too."

After the small conversation he had with his aunt, he went back to his room as he carried the newspaper and he sat on his bed, reading the today's article.

ATTACK ON MIDTOWN HIGH

Since the attack on Midtown High, parents had been on high alert and are concerned for their kids. Most of them were even thinking of pulling their kids out of the school and being enrolled to a new one. The parents are also being concerned about their kids' safety about Spider Man—

Of course, if there was one thing where Peter absolutely loathed, it was the fact that Jamieson actually liked to point out the flaws of Spider Man which made Peter be irritated. He honestly hoped that Peter would do something about it, sooner or later before he loses his sanity completely.

Author's Note: Damn, this city is going to hell…and don't worry, Peter will do something about the Daily Bugle, just not now but soon… ^^ what happens next? Find out! Toodles!