Today is the field trip to Stark Industries. The announcement was two weeks ago, and I didn't want to go. But May signed the permission slip and told me I had to go. I was supposed to go to the tower anyway after school, so May also wrote a note saying I could stay afterward for my internship.
"Parker, are you ready for your lies to be exposed?" Flash taunted.
"We will see about that Flash," I retorted.
That is another reason I am not looking forward to this trip. Flash has been telling everyone that I have been lying about my internship, so now no one believes me except Mr. Harrison, my science teacher who is the teacher taking us on this trip.
When we arrived at the Tower and disembarked from the bus, everyone but me and MJ were awed by the lobby. I wasn't because I was here almost every day, and MJ because she has a natural look of impassiveness on her face.
"Midtown High?" a voice asked.
"Yes, that's us. Are you our tour guide?" Mr. Harrison questioned.
"I am. My name is Olivia, here are your visitor passes. Make sure they are visible at all times, please."
"What do the different colors mean?" Betty asked.
"Excellent question. The white badges are what you have, visitor badges. They allow you access to the lobby's bathroom, gift shop, and the first floor which is a museum that we will be visiting. The visitor badges have two different colors; white for tour groups and gray for the press. The press can only go to the second floor, which is a conference room. Next, we have the Epsilon badges. They are purple for the janitorial staff. They are only let on certain floors on which they have been tasked to clean. They can't go into any labs on the floor without a lab director. Then, we have Delta with the color purple. Which is for lower-level interns, they can only go on certain floors of their department and have access to the basic intern labs. Then we have Gamma, which is red. Gamma badges are for trusted interns and employees. They have access to their entire department except for the Lab Director's office. Next, we have Beta which is for Lab Directors and security. Lab Directors' badges are blue, while security is black. Finally, we have gold Alpha badges for all the Avengers and anyone deemed worthy by Mr. Stark to have such access," Olivia explained as we were entering the elevator.
"Let me guess Penis, you only have a janitor's badge."
Before I or anyone could respond to Flash's taunts, FRIDAY announces that someone has an unauthorized object on their persons. When Olivia questioned who, all FRIDAY said was,
"Eugene Thompson, Visitor Badge, has an unauthorized attitude and if he keeps this attitude he will be kicked out of this tower."
The class laughed as Flash sputtered, trying to form words, but failing miserably. After we got through the most boring part of the tour, they were finally heading to the lab. It happened in the elevator, one of the Lab Directors, Felicity Andrews, stepped in the same elevator.
"Peter! I am so glad I ran into you. The interns have projects due in the next week, so our LDs have been working a lot trying to help everyone with last-minute details. Anyways, Matt, Laura, and I need to go to the laundromat and have a decent meal. I hate asking you of this on a school night, but can you do LD duties on the R&D floors tonight from 7-1?" Felicity asked.
"Of course. You know I would never mind helping anyone out. When was the last time any of you were home longer than to sleep and shower?" I replied.
"For me, a couple of days. For Matt and Laura, I think a week. It's okay though, it's our job," Felicity explained.
"I am going to make sure the LDs who have been staying and helping get a day or two off when all the projects are done. You all deserve it," I offered.
"Thank you, Peter."
"Anytime," That's when I heard it. The sound of the elevator cables snapping.
Without thinking I jumped into action. I flipped onto the ceiling, busted the top hatch off, and braced myself as I shot two webs onto the elevator shaft to keep the elevator from crashing down 40 some floors. I heard my classmates scream in both terror and awe. Terror at the fact we almost plummeted to our deaths, and awe at the fact that nerdy Peter Parker was Spiderman. The elevator doors two floors above us opened and Steve and Tony appeared.
"Pete? Is everyone okay?" Tony asked.
"Yeah. We're all good. I'm sorry I didn't know what else to do," I apologized in regarding me revealing my secret identity.
"Don't sweat it, kid. You did the right thing. What's your plan?" Steve replied.
"Ned, in my bag there is an extra web shooter, I need you to grab it and throw it to Steve. Steve, Ned is about to throw you one of my extra web-shooters. Do you know how to use it?" I went into Spiderman mode.
"No, but Tony does. He can…" Steve started.
"No, Steve. Tony doesn't have the strength to pull up about twenty-five people. Tony can show you how to use it. Just use a normal web combination and aim at the people I'm going to send out, but you can't hit any of my existing webs," I interrupted.
"Okay. I'm ready when you are."
"Mr. Harrison, I need you to help give everyone a boost so I can get them out. Can you do that?" I instructed to which he nodded his head and slowly moved closer to me. I motioned for the closest person to go first. I got her outside the elevator.
"Steve, first one is up. Remember don't hit my other webs, and aim for their midsections. I have found it easier and it causes less damage to people," I stated.
After that, one by one people were getting off the elevator. It was only Ned, MJ, Betty, Flash, Felicity, Mr. Harrison, and Olivia left. Suddenly the elevator shifted and I had to move both of my arms on the webs to hold up the elevator.
"We are going to die!" Flash exclaimed.
"Nobody is dying today. Betty, you're up. I can't let either of my hands go at the moment so you are going to have to climb up yourself. If you can, use my legs to stand on my stomach to get out, okay?" I said.
She nodded her head and slowly climbed her way out. Flash then made the wrong move and sped over to me wanting to get out before anyone else. The sudden shift in weight caused the elevator to shift even more and I couldn't help the agonizing scream that came out of my throat.
"Peter?! Are you okay? What happened?" Tony yelled.
"I'm fine. Flash moved too quickly causing the elevator to shift even more. We need to hurry," I motioned for Flash to climb up.
"Ned, you know how you're my best friend and that I love you like a brother." I started.
"Yeah. Where is this going?" Ned asked in confusion.
"I mean no offense, but right now you are the heaviest one on this elevator, can you go next?" I hate sounding so rude, but if he doesn't get off soon, my arms are going to rip in half.
"I get it, dude, no offense taken. I'm coming up," Ned chuckled. I had to hold in the grunts as he tried to climb on me to get out. I ended up having to switch my webs back to one arm to help Ned out. Once he got out, I looked to see who was left.
"Mr. Harrison, I know you are going to hate this but I need you to come out next. I know, as a teacher, you feel obligated to get everyone else out first, but these ladies have some form of gymnastics in their belt. They can get out easier than you can," I explained.
He nodded in understanding and started to ascend. Felicity went next, then Olivia, and finally MJ.
"Everyone is out kid. You can let go now," Steve prompted.
"Is there anyone below me?" I inquired.
"No, we made sure it was clear," Tony answered.
I sighed in relief as I let the weight of that elevator drop. I still held my weight up, but compared to the elevator full of people this is cake. My arms and legs feel like jello, more so my arms than everything else.
"Kid, you alright?" Tony questioned.
"Yeah, just needed a second. I'm coming up," With that, I started slowly climbing up my web until I was an arm's length of Steve. Once I was, Steve just reached out and pulled me to safety. I pushed myself to stand up, but Steve still held on for support.
"Is everyone all right?" I asked.
"Yeah. What about you Peter?" Mr. Harrison replied.
"I'm fine, my arms a practically jello right now, but I'm just happy everyone is okay."
With that Steve and Tony helped me into the med bay, so I could rest up before my LD duties later.
AN: I am so sorry for the wait. I have been busy with my classes this past couple of weeks. I know that is no excuse, I am truly sorry. I hope you have enjoyed this chapter. ~Ariel