Spectacular Spider-Man: Honor Among Thieves
Chapter 1; The Beginning
-A/N-
Second fanfic! I actually really liked making the fanfic I made before, featuring me and Hercules! However, that was pressured on me. I am making this fanfic of my free will, as Spider-Man is my favorite comic book character ever. I started reading comics around 2015, shortly before Civil War 2 (that event was horrendous), and have read everything relating to Spider-Man ever since.
Speaking of Spider-Man, King in Black was AWESOME! Read King in Black #5 then Venom #34 right after, read Venom #34 first. Either way it doesn't take away from the awesomeness factor. That event was pure gold.
Spectacular Spider-Man is and always will be the best and my favorite Spidey show, however all I can do now to bring back spectacular is hope that the current Spidey show gets canceled and a new one that's way better pops up, although considering the way Marvel is handling their TV shows (replacing Avengers EMH with Avengers Assemble), I doubt that'll happen anytime soon. Anyways, that's enough for this A/N more at the end of this chapter! Enjoy!
"SPIDEY-SPIDEY-SPIDEY!" Chanted a crowd when they saw Spider-Man in his brand-new costume. Spider-Man is currently the hero of the city, having defeated the Green Goblin, put away Tombstone, and saved Harry Osborn. However, don't judge a book by its cover, for Spider-Man, his reputation couldn't be better. Of course, there was always the Bugle trying to slander his name, but with his recent actions, almost nobody cared about what they said about Spidey anymore, Spider-Man toys, actions figures, and clothing were now extremely common due to his new reputation.
However, life as Peter Parker (as always) was terrible. He was left with no friends excluding MJ, who was mostly hanging with the in-crowd anyway, and Harry and Gwen hadn't touched his contact on their phones since school ended 'Pretty sure Gwen has an OsBerry now' Peter thought.
He entered his room at Aunt May's house in a spandex version of his new costume (an exact replica of the Future Foundation Stealth suit costume), the proper costume made out of unstable molecules, the same material for the Fantastic 4's uniforms, given to him after he helped them with one of their usual crazy battles.
'So, to sum up all the problems I've had these past 2 months; 1, Black Cat hates my guts, I need to fix that soon. I don't think she's a bad person, just... misguided. She's probably figured out who I am by now given how I reacted by seeing her father, but it's not like I don't know who she is. Felicia Hardy. Daughter of Walter Hardy, AKA the Cat.' After that whole mess at the prison, he could tell that she had an emotional connection to the cat burglar, and with that info, narrowed down her identity. It wasn't particularly hard either, just one trip to George Stacy's office, search for the name 'Felicia' when filtering any info related to Walter Hardy, and there. He had a daughter.
'2, Gwen and Harry. So much for friends' Peter thought with a clear expression of sadness on his face. 'They didn't call me once through our break! And schools next week!' Peter was salty. Very, very, very salty. 'Well played Harry. Cheap, stupid, and incredibly manipulative, but still well played. He used his own dad's death as an excuse to keep Gwen dating him! 'Peter's spider-sense did in fact tell him of Harry's presence when Peter and Gwen were planning to get together, but he showed no expression as he didn't want to reveal his powers. 'Didn't know Harry was that big of a jerk. Man, I miss sophomore year. Curse my nice, caring, and honest heart. Why couldn't I be a manipulative jerk. The Osborn's did it and they're filthy rich.' Peter thought as he currently was putting on a new shirt.
'3, Liz Allan. The entire in-crowd probably hates me for dumping Liz... Flash even threatened me last week. At this point I'm pretty sure the only reason Flash hasn't beaten or tried to beat the crap out of me is because of Sha-Shan.'
'4, Eddie Brock. I need to fix things up with him. I screwed up big time.' By the time he was thinking this, he collapsed backwards onto the bed, with a pen and paper noting down all the problems he just discussed in his head. Peter had been visiting Eddie every day for the past month in the rehabilitation center. He had patched things up to the point where Eddie didn't totally hate his guts, he understood why he did what he did with the Lizard and the symbiote. Although their relationship wasn't as good as it used to be before he interned at Doc. Connors lab, it was a start. Eddie also realized that most of the bad stuff Peter did was under the symbiote's influence anyway. 'Okay Pete, you've got almost everything sorted out. Now I just need to come clean to Eddie and ask him if our friendship will ever get to the point where it used to be again. He's all I've got at this point besides Aunt May.'
'Ah crap, speaking of Aunt May, problem #5, the last one... I think. Got to take more care of Aunt May.' May had another heart attack about a week after school ended. It left Peter broken for a few weeks, it also gave him the inspiration for the design of his current suit. He had often gotten comments that his black suit looked much better than his classic red and blue, he thought a more refined, streamlined version that also kept his friendly vibe would do better with fans, however he was still hesitant to wear it due it's relation in color scheme with Venom. Although he was going to start wearing it more as it was made from unstable molecules, and because he was pretty sure people could tell him apart from Venom due to his build.
'Problem #6, money. Less of a problem than it is an obstacle, really. Though Harry did donate like 10k to us. When he steals your girlfriend by using the death of his father for pity, I wonder why he did that... Maybe he does still have a conscience. He is still my best friend, besides Eddie but we hardly qualify as friends. Well, that's all for now, I guess. Though knowing my luck, something else might pop up soon. OH wait! There's also that new vigilante dude, saw him yesterday, said he was working on a new costume, I don't really blame him though, all he was wearing was a bunch of black clothing and a black bandana that covered his eyes. Wonder how he sees through that thing.' Peter thought as he got into bed for some long-awaited sleep.
It was currently 9pm and Eddie Brock sat alone in his cell. Or so he thought.
"Eddie, you have a guest. Normally I shouldn't be coming here on my own but your my favorite patient and your recovery has been nothing short of spectacular, so I came here myself." The esteemed Dr. Ashley Kafka said. Ashley was a kind woman who always focused on helping people. Despite numerous people calling her insane herself for wanting to help psychopaths or sociopaths like Doctor Octopus or Max Dillon she never once gave up. It was that quality that reminded him of his bro, Peter. 'Man I screwed the pooch with that one, I find it amazing he still visits me. Him and Doc Kafka are the only people who haven't given up on me.' Eddie thought.
"Thanks for the vote of confidence doc, I mean it, but what's so special that you came here yourself to tell me?
"Well... You have a new roommate..."
"Oh. I guess I can work with that it gets kinda lonely in here, except for when Pete comes around. It'll be nice to have some company, who's the special guy?"
"Well... He's definitely special... but not in the way you think. Come out Cletus!"
"Wait who? Cletus? Who are you-... NO. DOC NO PLEASE NOT HIM ANYBODY but him. I'd rather take the sinister 6 as roommates rather than him! I don't belong with a serial killer! The guy killed a baby once for gods sake! I never even got why he was HERE! 50 victims before he was caught! Why me!"
"I know Eddie, if I could change it, I would but sadly I'm not in charge. For now you'll have to manage I'll try to convince the staff that you don't belong with him-"
"Belong with who?" Me? That hurts doc. It really does. When I get caught your gonna go first. I always hated you goody-two-shoes types. As for me and Brock... Well I think we'll get along just fine." He said this as he came out of the shadows. "Cletus Kasady, at you service!
"May god save our souls doc."
"Amen, Eddie amen."
*Southern music plays on a phone*
"Huh, y'know Montana, you really gotta change your ringtone."
"Now you listen here, Ox, I like my ringtone, and if you here say that again, I'll personally shove my gauntlets up you a** and vibrate your insides buddy."
"Alright, alright, just answer the call."
"Who is this? Who? Ha, yeah right I haven't heard that name in years, no way. What? No. No. Nonononono. No darn way. Personal guard? Permanent employment? Well no crook in there right mind would turn down an offer like that. Never say his real name? Got it, done. Undying loyalty, You got it. His name; Kingpin? Yeah okay, I'll see him on Thursday. 10pm? We're there."
"Well? What happened? Never seen you that excited ever." Ricochet said.
"Well, to put it simply and mildly, the Enforcers are back.
The place looked like an office. There was one large man who looked almost as large as the Rhino sitting in a chair in the middle with body guards right outside, as well as an assistant standing right beside him.
"The enforcers are on board. You have all the cards at your disposal. You have successfully bought the Sinister Six, Black Cat, the Prowler, that mercenary named Elektra, Hammerhead's gang, Diamondback, as well as just now acquiring the Enforcers. You now have the most powerful super-army known in crime. May I ask what this is for sir? I can't help but notice that most of the roster is a part of Spider-Man's rogues gallery. Do you plan on ending him?
"No. As of yet, he is not an enemy. Although something must be done about this new 'super hero'. I believe he calls himself Daredevil? For some reason he seems to have a vendetta against me. See if he can be bought out. Everybody has a price right?"
"Will do sir. In the meantime, I believe we may have found something to help the recovery of Ms. Fisk."
"What is it?"
"It is called 'The Lifeline Tablet'."
"Bring it to me at once. What are the debts I now owe?"
"A personal lab and Spider-Man's corpse to the Sinister Six-"
"Hold off on that. Until Spider-Man becomes an active threat, we will not engage."
"You must free Walter Hardy as per your agreement with the Black Cat."
"Hmm. No. I'll kill him soon enough, he deserves to die for what he did. Killing an innocent man with a son that did nothing but talk him down with words. Sad, really. Tell his daughter that he will be freed when she fulfills our agreement."
"Mr. Brown needs you to rebuild the F.E.A.S.T center and present to a, Martin Li. Millionaire philanthropist that also happens to run the Demons and Snakehead gangs with his more... negative side."
"Done. I was looking to rebuild that place anyway. It is hilarious how easily people are fooled into thinking somebody's perfect. Is it bad that I find humor in such a thing?"
"Mr. Fisk, with all due respect, your the biggest mob boss in the city, with a height of 6'8 through pure exercise. And by biggest mob boss in the city, I do mean literally as well."
"Well, when you put it that way, it doesn't sound very funny. Touché. As for the other debts?"
"Elektra demands a sit down with Daredevil, alive. With all due respect sir, I don't think you should refuse this offer. Daredevil is not killing any of your troops and Elektra is one of the best Assassins in the business."
"Well you make a fair point, but I wasn't going to deny her anyways. Just leave out the bit that I killed her father. That would be a safety concern if she were to find out."
"Hammerheads gang asks for nothing but money in return, as well as the Enforcers. Diamondback wants a personal chance to kill the current two heroes for hire, Luke Cage and Danny Rand, mainly Luke Cage. And that appears to be everything sir."
"Well done Monica, I believe it is time for some rest, and get started on finding this 'Lifeline Tablet'."
"Will do Mr. Fisk. Goodnight."
In a penthouse in Manhattan, an exhausted Felicia Hardy finished eating her dinner. For a normal person, that dinner would break their bank funds, but for her, it was a mere everyday dish. She was currently thinking about her frenemy (kind of?) Spider-Man. Who she found out a week ago was actually Peter Benjamin Parker, the nephew of the man who her dad killed. She was at first infuriated with him and wanted nothing more than to kill him, but when she soon found out the truth, she cursed herself for wanting to kill him. She remembers the day she found out who he was.
it was 4pm on Saturday. No classes at Columbia today, so armed with the knowledge she had about Spider-Man hating her father, she walked into a cafeteria, ordered a coffee, sat down, and started researching. First she took out a notepad, and titled it 'Spider-Man Clues'.
She knew he was close to a man named Ben Parker, and wrote that down. Around my age, 18 or 19 years old. Doesn't have a beard or mustache, remembering their kiss. Lightweight, no more than 180 pounds, around my height, and judging from how he beat some of the Sinister Six on Christmas, smart, maybe a science nerd.
With this info, she searched up Ben Parker in New York. An article popped up called carjacker kills innocent old man. She knew that carjacker was her father. The article said that the man was trying to talk her father down peacefully, no punches thrown, just words like "You don't have to do this" being thrown. Sadly, Benjamin Parker was shot by the robber. Fortunately, he did not die alone, he was found shortly after by his nephew turned son, Peter. 'interesting...' Felicia thought. The article then said that the carjacker was apprehended by Spider-Man shortly afterwards, then Spider-Man quit his job. When Peter was asked about the interview, he said that Ben's last words were: With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility. He then said that he'll try his best to live by those words, then ended comment.
'Wow, that's... just wow. Now I feel terrible for wanting to kill him. wait... I still haven't seen his face yet. I kissed him once, and I haven't seen his face!' Felicia thought. She then searched up Peter Parker, New York and an multiple pictures popped up. She clicked on one of the websites, and was very surprised by what she saw. 'Parents, Richard and Mary Parker: Deceased at the age of 4.; Uncle, adopted father, Deceased at the age of 16, current only family, May Parker, Aunt, adopted mother.
'Wow. Now I feel super bad about wanting to kill him. I should apologize to him one day, but I'm sill getting my father out of prison. He deserves to spend his moments with his family, he's suffered enough.'
Another thing she saw on the article was that apparently the Parkers were extremely tight on cash, with May having 2 heart attacks in the past 6 months. 'Hmm, I guess an anonymous tip with some maybe 50k in cash would help...'
She then moved on to the picture section. She was surprised by what she saw, an average 'but quite good looking' she added, boy.
She left the page and searched up Spider-Man, wrestler out of curiosity, and for of course, research purposes. On that site she saw numerous articles and fan sites. She clicked on an article, and her eyes nearly bulged out of her sockets because of what she read.
"How did it happen?" The reporter asked.
"I kinda scammed him out of some money, gave him $100 instead of $3000, I feel bad now, but that still doesn't make up for what he did. It was a narrow hallway, and I got robbed out of the rest of the money I had. When I scammed him, he said he needed that money, I told him that it wasn't my problem when I didn't give him the rest of the money, but he was covering the exit, and it was an extremely narrow hallway, but he still let the guy get into the elevator and told me that it wasn't his problem."
'Woah... He looked the other way for my father, then walks down the street to see his adopted dad/uncle get shot by the same guy he let go, with Ben's last words being with great power comes great responsibility, and now he's trying to live up to those words by doing what he does everyday. Hardcore. I need to write an apology. And give him 50k, but that's another matter for another time. God knows he deserves it though.'
Then Felicia flashed back to the present, and thought: 'I have to talk with him soon, just at least tell him sorry. Well, time for a catnap.' then fell fast asleep.
Sitting in a bar alone, A man sat thinking: 'goodbye Slade, I'll take you up on your request though...'
"Peter Benjamin Parker, it is time for Vengeance." And as he said this, his body temperature started to heat up and sparks flew from his head. Suddenly he went outside, got on a motorcycle, and drove away.
A/N Whooooo, first chapter done. Hope you guys liked it and could figure out the name drop at the end there. Yes, that character (If you figured it out), was actually intended for Spectacular Spider-Man Season 3.
I know this was kind of a short chapter, but the main focus of this chapter and the next will be world building. The next chapter will be pretty short, however the chapters following that will get longer and longer eventually, to the point where I hope to eventually get to maybe 6 thousand words per chapter. A lot of world building has been accomplished. Sorry if this chapter sucked, but it is only my 2nd ever fanfic. I really like how this is going so far and will continue to update hopefully every week, on Saturday est. If not, I'll leave another A/N.
As for the name of this fanfic, I chose Honor Among Thieves because of this show's ties to mob bosses and other criminals like Black Cat, Silver Sable, Kingpin, and others like Hammerhead too! I also reaaalllly like Uncharted. I have all the games and 4 is the best. Review if you enjoyed it, and goodbye, see you next week!
-Ghosty