Shout Outs: Thanks to Sonar for reviewing the story. Thanks to nico2883 for favoring the story.
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Sonar: If you go back and read Spider Man: Corrupted, it'll tell you. However, you can also read Spider Man: Corrupted, chapters 25, 26 and27 that are titled as Of Lies and Rumor, The Ways of the Hunter and Spider Man's Choices. Those three will contain the answer you're looking for.
Chapter 14: Two Voices
Ears ringing. Vision blurry.
Peter opened his eyes but a bright, glaring light greeted him as for a moment but through the fuzziness, he was met with orange yellowish glare.
Fire!
Peter tried to avoid them by getting up but something prevented him to do so as if there was a large heavy block that suddenly got dropped on him.
He has to try again.
"Stop. Stop. Stop," the commanding voice said sternly. "You're alright. You took quite a heavy blast and your body needs healing. Peter…"
Someone was calling out to him though as Peter cleared out his vision more, he was met with the eyes of Tony who softened his expression.
Peter blinked, furrowing his eyebrows.
"Tony…?"
"Hey kid," Tony said softly.
"What happened?" Peter asked, lifting his hand towards his face only to not feel the mask but his skin.
"The blast struck you...and well...guess you could see what the result is," Tony said as Peter yanked the mask off and saw at least half of it being torn.
He felt his heart dropped from the sight of it but put it at the aside.
"What about Harry?" Peter muttered.
"He's in the hospital. I couldn't risk bringing him here. Not when you're like this; there were too many people."
After Peter felt he could get up, he decided to go to the hospital. Once there, he checked in with the receptionist who told him where to go.
Peter stood in front of the closed door once he got in and stared at the figure who was at the bed while the doctors were bustling around.
He gave a small smile at the doctor who exited.
Letting out a small sigh, Peter pulled up a stool and sat beside the bed. Even though Harry was awake, they didn't say anything.
"I'm...sorry," Peter said, interrupting the silence since he couldn't take it anymore.
Harry resumed staring at the ceiling, being quiet. Peter was about to get up until Harry spoke.
"I'm sorry too," his voice was hoarse and dry.
Peter furrowed his eyebrows. "For what?"
"For not really listening to you when I should've."
"I guess we're both stubborn."
Harry slightly grinned. "Yeah..."
Peter struggled to say the next words. "So um...the doctors? What did they say?"
Harry gave a short chuckle. "I'm lucky to be alive. You saved me."
"But how?" Peter blurted out. "I couldn't reach you in time. My webs failed."
"I wasn't that close to the blast. I was but not close enough to cause actual damage. The doctors are having me here for almost a week; they just want to make sure my body is alright and stuff."
Peter nodded. He bit his lip and was about to speak until voices came out.
"Harry! Oh! You're alright!"
A blur of blonde and brown came into the view as they gave him a hug.
"Hey you two," Harry smiled, seeing Gwen and Michelle.
"I'm here too, you know," Peter announced.
"Shush. Harry's more important," Gwen replied.
"Thanks," Peter grunted.
"Well? How do you feel? Are you alright? Can you stand up? What did the doctors say?" Gwen bombarded him with questions.
"Alright! Take it easy!" Peter exclaimed, getting up and pushed the two around, ushering them out. "Harry will tell you everything once he's feeling better. Until then he needs rest."
"How come you can be here?" Michelle snapped.
"Because I can. Now out!"
"I'll bring you your homework!" Michelle shouted before Peter finally managed to kick them out.
Letting out a sigh of relief, Peter leaned against the door.
"They're too much, huh?" Harry grinned.
"Yeah..."
After a while, Peter got out of the room as the doctor needed Harry for the time being. Peter gave a small "thank you" before he was out of the room.
Maybe he was over thinking things.
If that was really Harry's father, then he wouldn't hurt his own son.
Would he?
If there was anything, it was that Norman Osborn is indeed a mystery.
After the trip, Peter went to his usual routine although the dorm was quiet. Nevertheless, Harry gave an update and he was able to leave the hospital in about two days.
And true to her words, Michelle was giving Harry the recent pile of homework.
"Give the guy a break," Peter muttered as he eyed the pile.
Michelle checked her phone before putting it away. "You gotta have homework if you want to pass your exams," she paused. "Even if you know everything."
Peter groaned.
Two days later, Harry came back and he seemed to be well though he was slightly having trouble catching up to his usual routine but with the help of Peter, Harry was up to his feet in no time. Perhaps the only disappointing thing was the pile of homework he had.
"So…you don't mind helping me out, right?" Harry casually asked.
Peter chuckled. "Nice try but even you don't get special treatments so no."
Harry muttered as he went back to work.
Grinning, Peter dug into his pile of homework and found out that there was a borrowed book he needed to return to the library. He winced; the librarian's gonna get on his case again.
"Hey um...I'll be back. I just need to return the book," Peter said.
Eddie Brock jolted as he opened his eyes wide. He gave out heavy breaths as sweat poured down his face.
He clenched his fists tightly as he stared empty at the cover of his blankets.
This had been different with him.
Ever since he...bonded with that strange creature, he wasn't feeling the same. Sure, he had abilities that were given to him but was it worth it?
Eddie growled.
It's all Spider Man's fault.
If he hadn't shown up then he wouldn't have to go out and prove that he's better than anyone.
Eyes narrowed, Eddie threw the covers away as he put on the clothes though he took a peek at the clock.
It was only 8:30 so the night was pretty young. Eddie only went to bed early since he wasn't feeling well but maybe a bit of fresh air from the cool night will help.
Once he was out of the room, Eddie stood in front of the closed door, his eyes darting to both sides.
The hallway was almost empty; there are a few people scattered on the floor talking to their friends.
As if they hadn't have dorms to do that.
"Hey, it's Brock!" a voice exclaimed.
Eddie stopped as he glanced to the side to see one of his friends running up to him; the others gave cheerful smiles.
"I'm assuming you're better?" the girl asked.
"A bit..." Eddie muttered. "I'm just going for some fresh air..."
"Want me to come with you?" she asked, delighted.
"No. I need to be alone."
"Okay," she said flatly as the hope she once had disappeared. "I hope you'll feel better..." she went back to the group as Eddie went on his way.
I'm still feeling weak...
When he found a secluded hallway, Eddie leaned against the wall in a sluggish way.
Since he was looking more at the ground, he wasn't watching where he was going since he bumped into a person who nearly dropped an item.
"Move out of the way!" Eddie snarled.
"No. I don't think I will unless you say sorry," the person sneered.
Growling, Eddie looked up and saw Peter with a frown on his face, crossed arms.
"Parker...I don't have time to deal with you," he grunted then went past by Peter.
"Green isn't your best color!" Peter called out though he narrowed his eyes.
He looks horrible...I wonder...
Disregarding his original destination, Peter turned to the other way of where Eddie walked by.
Peter turned a corner until he halted himself in his tracks as he saw Eddie struggling. He narrowed his eyes, peeking from the corner.
I hate the pain...the feeling of being weak...I'm stronger than that!
Oh but you're not. You see, you cannot live without the other. I'm bonded with you.
You're wrong. I'm the one who can live. You can't.
"So get off!" Eddie screamed as he tried to rip out the cursed creature.
If he has to rip his flesh out then so be it.
Eddie began to claw out his skin, gnawing at his face.
"You are no God!" Eddie yelled as he thrashed around.
"You fool! Stop moving around!" it said sharply.
Who is he talking to? Peter wondered in thought.
Hissing, the creature finally succumbed and it withdrew itself from Eddie. Peter widened his eyes as he saw the small black critter, hissing.
"You...get away from me..." Eddie gritted his teeth.
Hissing like a snake, the being started to lunge at him but before it was able to attack at Eddie, something stopped it.
"Didn't hear you hear him? You're no longer wanted," the newcomer spoke.
Eddie raised his head only to see Spider Man holding onto the creature with his webs.
"Lucky...I came to your rescue," Spider Man grunted as he slightly felt being pulled away.
"Go!"
Eyes narrowed, Eddie walked away and disappeared around the corner, being out of sight. As soon as he left though, the creature grabbed the web and yanked Spider Man away, giving a small exclaim as he flew over him.
Instead of falling, Spider Man landed on his feet.
"Hey...I know you," Peter said. "You're that creature from Prof. Slatter's class," he hardened his stare. "I'm assuming Brock let you out," he replied through gritted teeth as he remembered the day when Slatter gave them a lecture.
The being laughed. "Very good..."
"What are you?"
"Curious, I see. I'm a being from another world. We call our species Symbiote. We're creatures that need to bond with other beings."
"Well, I need you to stop bonding with people. It's not cool and not right. You can't force people to be your host."
"You fool...We only feed in negative emotions...grief...fear...anger...hatred...and I can sense you have a lot of those emotions."
Peter gritted his teeth. "No, I don't!" Peter straightened himself up as an idea came to his mind.
"What about we make a deal?"
Sensing the interest, Peter continued.
"I'm not going to hurt you and I want you to get out of here. No more bonding. No more host. No more dark powers."
"An intriguing deal...but if you join us...we'll make a great team...you'll be stronger and quicker than before..."
Damn, sounds tempting...
However, Peter shook his head. "No, my deal still stands...so are we clear?"
The creature glared at him before it spoke.
"Fine...I'll go..."
Peter nodded. "Thank you."
As Spider Man started to turn around and began to walk, he suddenly stopped.
"And don't ever let me catch you coming here again."
With that, Spider Man released his webs and swung out of its sight.
As he disappeared, Venom darkened its stare before slithering to the direction Spider Man had just went.
Author's Note: Oh! I'm done this chapter! Bear in mi d that I sometimes write the chapter at my work XD but is this the last we'll see Venom? What happens next? Find out! Toodles!