Chapter 3: The Detective, The Hero, and The Spider
(Peter Parker's P.O.V)
Hey there God and fans It's me. It's Spidey again
(Sigh) OK, Let's review this one more time.
My name is Peter Parker.
I was Dematerialized then Rematerialized and then somehow Time Traveled 150 years into the future and arrived in Japan by this strange event called 'The Incident'. I think.
And for the past 6 hours, I've been all alone with no idea of what's happened to me.
As if once being dusted and sent to the soul realm by Thanos wasn't enough. That dude really has things for dust.
I think you know the rest. I saved the damsel in distress, took down the Pumba Gang, minimized the collateral damage,
and got accused of public assault and kidnapping which I DIDN'T commit!
Well maybe except for the assault part, cause I did.. kinda… assaulted the Pumba Gang. For the lady's protection of course.
(Flash Back)
"Hey everyone. Beautiful day right? I know how this looks like but I assure you, this is not what it looks like."
"Yes! He's a hero. Not a kidnapper! You got it all wrong."
Spider-Man and Melissa tried to explain their situation to the police to avoid any other misunderstanding.
As they tried to explain, the Police Officers rushed in to secure the fallen thugs and the perimeter.
"Sorry young lady but, that is up to us to decide.
(While staring at Spider-Man) And of course, if you want to prove your innocence I suggest you stay still and give us a straight answer"
The man who announced himself as detective Naomasa Tsukauchi responded while approached slowly.
Another figure approached beside him was rather big and intimidating. He had short crimson hair which was spiked up around his head and sharp light blue eyes. His beard and mustache were literally made of fire. He was wearing a tight dark blue suit. And throughout his chest, arm, the torso was burning with fire. Even his boots were on fire as well. It was a mystery to Spider-Man how he walks around without burning everything he stepped on.
The Flaming Man seem to be uninterested or bored by the scene around him, but Naomasa was rather amused by the curious sight.
There were two thugs stuck and hanging at the side of buildings, wrapped up in a white substance that resembled silk or a web.
They were still struggling to get out of it but their efforts were in vain. Even the officers had no idea how to cut them down.
On the ground, there were three figures.
A Hairy thug with silks covering his nose and both eyes in bruises, A Warthog wrapped up in a cocoon and hoodie thug who seems to be buried underneath him.
They were all knocked out cold and didn't look like they would be waking up anytime soon.
Whoever this kid in Red & Blue tight suit was, it was very clear that this scene was his work.
And there was no way Naomasa would just let him walk away. Innocent or not, He had an explaining to do for Public Assault, Using Quirk in Public and Kidnapping as well.
(Peter's P.O.V)
Seriously, what is with the police and their prejudice wherever I go? Can't they all just relax a little bit, take a deep breath and hear the Spider out?
And what is with that big guy with a flaming mustache? Is he like an 'Old Man Human-Torch' or something?
Anyway, Melissa tried her best to explain what really happened to the police. The detective with the fancy hat was rather a reasonable man, so to speak.
But he kept asking the same questions over and over saying that 'it was to be sure'.
Also, he wanted me to hand over my 'Hero License' to see if I was allowed to use my Quirk in public. And Of course, I don't have one.
I don't even know what this 'Hero License' is. Is it like an 'Avengers Card' people use in Japan? And this Quirk thingie. I guess it means 'Superpower' in a Japanese way.
And when he learned that I didn't have one or even registered as this 'Pro-Hero' thing, he started to treat me like an underage kid and wanted to take me away for scolding.
Seriously is this License thing that important? Is saving a cute girl from trouble not enough for a Heroism?
Sigh. I had no choice but to wait for an opening.
(Flash Back)
"So you're not a Pro-Hero, but you engaged these gangs anyway. And you're saying it was to save her?"
"For the third time yes! I was just swinging by when the Pumba and his jungle friends here tried to mug her. I couldn't just swing away and do nothing so I Intervened.
And Yeah I may~ have verbally and physically assaulted them but it was to protect her and myself, you know? It was a totally self-defense/protection assault… kind of thing"
"But you still used your quirk in a fight. Without a license and proper training! You could've been hurt or made the situation even worse.
Young high school student like you should know better than it's dangerous to use your quirk in public and illegal"
'High School Student? Does my muffed voice sound that young?
I may have a charming personality and enjoy living the young life but I'm pretty sure I sound like an adult.'
"Uh are you sure you're a detective? I may look small but I'm 5ft 10(178cm) and old enough to enjoy beer"
"Really? Sorry but you look no more than a 5ft 6(170cm) to me. Also judging by your body figure and the way you talk, I bet you haven't even passed puberty yet.
I don't even have to use my Quirks or Detective skills to figure that out"
"Hey, that's prejudice. Just because I'm shorter than you doesn't mean I'm a kid. Also, I'm only talking this way so I can light up the mood.
My Fans expect a certain amount of quips every now and then. So as a Superhero, I have a great responsibility to meet their demands"
"You really are an annoying little brat aren't you? I came here only because the police said it was an urgent case. But All I see is nothing but an Annoying Little Teenager!"
6ft '5 tall man with Flaming Beard cut in as if he was more than annoyed. He stood still with his arms crossed while staring at this little man in a mask.
"Sorry but uh… who are you?" Spider-Man asked while feeling a little uncomfortable from this much bigger figure.
"What do you mean who? This is Endeavor Japan's Rank No.2 Hero. He has the Most case-solving record in Japan."
"I can't believe you don't even recognize this Endeavor and call yourself a hero. And a 'Webbing Quirk'? With that kind of 'Small Fry' Quirk forget the U.A,
I highly doubt you can go anywhere near the 'Hero Departments' of 'School for Ordinaries'."
Endeavor closed into Spider-Man. He expected him to be intimidated but was slightly surprised to see this kid stood still unfazed.
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"Uh, Sorry officer."
"It's Detective."
"Can you translate what he just said? I'm grateful to both of you for using English, but his pronunciation is really bad… I can Barely understand a sentence. No offense."
The Endeavor was little bit wounded by that comment and was now irritated. The Flames covering his body burned with higher intensity.
"You… Annoying little brat..!" Endeavor leaned forward and came closer to Spider-Man's face with irritated looks.
"If you wish to call yourself a hero that much then you're in Luck! Come to my gym and I'll personally teach you some manners, respect, and the way of a True Hero!"
"(cough, cough) That… That's what he says" Naomasa said as his face slowly changed to bright red.
"Thanks for the offer but, I'm good. I do my 'Heroic Workouts' on a daily basis and I'm already good with table manners" Spider-Man replied with jest lighting up the mood.
But everyone knew that this annoying 'self-claimed Superhero' was intentionally messing with them.
Everyone, even Melissa, could notice that Endeavor was now getting mad as his face color turned red matching the flames and steams was emitting from his head.
"So if that is all, then are we done here? Because I really need to catch a plane"
"No, you're not. You still need to explain for the kidnapping. Can you prove you were not with them from the first place!?"
As Professional Detective he was, Naomasa showed no sign of bending on his excuse. Especially in an urgent case like this.
"I'm telling you I'm NOT! What are you, J. Jonah Jameson's No.1 Fan?!" Spider-Man was now feeling frustrated.
"I don't even know her. I just saw her about 30 minutes ago when she was about to get mugged! Why would I take'em down instead of helping them, if I was one of them?!"
"He's telling the truth"
After a long moment of silent, due to intensity coming from Endeavor, Melissa joined the conversation again to explain the situation.
"He didn't kidnap me or was with them at all. I came here alone to do some research when these villains came out of nowhere and tried to mug me or even worse.
Before they could do anything he jumped in and warned them to walk away"
"Actually, I 'Asked them' to walk away. I never had the intention to hurt them…" "(whispering sound) Although I did kinda webbed one of them first..."
"And, who called for Kidnapping? I only sent out a distress call, but never specific like Kidnapping" Melissa asked while wondering who called for kidnapping
"MELISSA!" Suddenly a Male's voice was heard from the streets."Oh no…"
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A tall man of an average build, with notable wrinkles on his forehead, rushed in while screaming her name.
He had sky-blue short, unruly honey brown hair with wide-rimmed square glasses. He wore a plain dark blue shirt with a lab coat on top,
indicating he was either a professor or a doctor.
"Melissa! Oh God. Where have you been?! Are you ok?!"
"Dad! I'm… I'm fine. It's ok. Everything is fine" Melissa answered as she wanted to calm her 'Dad'
'Dad? Hmm, curvy hair does seem resembled' spider-man thought to himself.
"Melissa, are you hurt? What happened to kidnappers?"
"No dad, seriously I'm fine. And I wasn't kidnapped. I kind of sneaked out myself"
"Oh Thank God… (While pulling Melissa's ear) Then What the hell were you Thinking?!" "Ow… Dad…"
"I told you! We have to wait for our team! This isn't something we can do by ourselves!" The tall man scolded Melissa as he couldn't believe what she's done.
"I know… but I just… I didn't want to miss the opportunity… You know how it happened all of a sudden and faded so fast.
I just couldn't risk the chance for energy to disappear while waiting" Melissa said. Her voice and body language indicated that she clearly felt guilty.
"(sigh) Melissa… Oh! Sorry I didn't notice you! You're Endeavor, right? The Flame Hero! I am David Shield. Melissa's father. Thank you very much for saving her."
David thanked Endeavor as he bowed his head for gratitude.
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"(Hmph) So you're David Shield huh? A Noble Prize-winning Genius Professor and All Might's Partner. I guess that explains why the police were in such panic and urgent about all this. If you want to give thanks, well you got the wrong guy. It was actually this skinny little brat who saved your daughter" Much to Naomasa's surprise, Endeavor pointed at awkwardly standing Spider-Man and gave him the credits. It seemed Endeavor didn't like taking credit for something he wasn't part of.
"Oh, then it was you who saved my daughter? Thank you so much!
I can't even imagine what I would've done if something happened to her or worse. If there's any way for me to repay you..."
David thanked Spider-Man while gently shaking his had for gratitude.
"It was nothing sir. I did what I had to do. You know, it was all just a part of a Heroic Days Work." Spider-Man said while a little bit blushing behind his mask.
"Oh and could you can please tell these gentlemen that it was all just a misunderstanding and this hero is free of charges of assault & kidnapping?
I am kind of in a hurry and I should be going on my way now. (Grrr: A grumbling from his stomach) And I need a Feed my Hunger."
"Again, you're coming with us!" Naomasa raised his voice as if an adult ready to scold a child.
"Sorry to raise my voice, Professor. But he still needs to answer and report to his parents for using his quirk in public. And He's not even a Pro-Hero."
"He's not a Pro-Hero?" David was surprised at the fact that the young man who saved his daughter from villains wasn't even a Pro-Hero.
"Does it really matter? He saved me dad. Pro-Hero or not I am grateful for him! I am in his debt. We should praise him not to arrest him!"
Melissa again tried to reason with the police and Endeavor for Spider-Man. Her eyes showed it was getting watery.
"Sorry young lady. But the law is law. It's for his own good as well. An untrained brat like him should learn discipline first before he can even call himself a hero. And I Endeavor, is most delighted to take the role and personally teach him the way of a hero, before sending him back to school" Endeavor said with a somewhat evil smirk on his face "Think of this as a great opportunity brat. With this Endeavors help, you might even get a chance to pass and Enter U.A"
"Wow, you really enjoy talking yourself in Third-Person huh? I don't know what this U.A, is but I'm more than old enough for a high-school"
"Hey, How about you teach me Japanese and I teach you English Instead? I can give you a point or two to fix that pronunciation of yours.
I mean honestly, how do you expect to be NO.1 Hero with that kind of accent?"
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With the sound of a Jet Engine, Endeavor's 'Body Flames' now turned to light blue flames. Yup, He was now furious!
If it wasn't for the Police, Naomasa or David & Melissa staring at him, he wouldn't hesitate to burn this kid alive and file in the report saying
'I had to burn this murderous Villain for the Good of Society'.
"You don't even know what U.A is?! Just Who are you? How can you not know something like 'Pro-Hero', Endeavor, and even U.A?! That's it I have to take you in".
While intimidated by Endeavor's fury, Naomasa was now determined to take Spider-Man in as he became more and more suspicious about him.
"(Sigh) OK OK... I'm sorry that I don't know anything. I was living in the woods with my family so I don't know anything about society"
"That won't save you now Son. Unless I know just who you are and where you came from, you're not going anywhere!"
"Alright, I'll go with you. Only after we take care of some problems because... LOOK! THAT WARTHOG VILLAIN IS ON THE LOOSE!"
"What?!"
Spider-Man pointed at the leader of the gangs near the police car.
Everyone, including Endeavor, looked at the Warthog thug and readied to either Subdue or Engage him.
But to Everyone's surprise, all he was doing was struggling on his feet trying to break away from his cocoon webbing.
"(Hmph) To see that as being loose, You really are nothing but an incompetent child aren't you, br...at?"
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No one there.
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The only thing left from his spot was a web-line which was connected to the edge of the building's roof, gently falling down.
"Whe... Where Did He GO?! WHERE THE HELL IS HE?!" Everyone was now alerted from the sudden vanishing act from Spider-Man.
They looked away just for a moment, and he was gone. It was something they never expected to happen. From the sight of Endeavor no less.
"Where did he go?! Everyone search the perimeter. He couldn't have gone far!"
"Uh... Sir? This blade guy... his hoodie is missing."
"You got to be kidding me!"
(Peter's P.O.V)
Yeah. That is how I got away from the Police and a Hero while leaving the not so good first impression. Again...
I feel sorry for that blade guy though. It was never in my intention to steal... but I didn't have any civilian clothes to wear and blend in.
But since that guy was a criminal, I guess we can call this as justice served right?
Besides, he's going to jail and wear nothing but a new set of jumpsuits, so no harm no foul... I hope.
That leads me here. The Future McDonald. Although it doesn't look like a futuristic McDonald for 150 years in the future, I couldn't help it.
I was starving and just for a moment, I had to recharge some kind of nutrition before heading to the airport. Although I still don't know where it is.
Luckily, there was some amount of cash in the inside-pocket of this hoodie. 'I'll take it as a reward from God for my heroic deeds'
And now here I am. In the Men's Room. Staring at my own handsome face reflected in the mirror.
Do you know what is most frustrating out of all today? Do you remember that Detective and Flame Hero calling me a High-Schooler?
Well, you know what? They were TOTALLY RIGHT!
It was just like how they described me!
Not only my body Shrunk to Size, but My Voice! And my face looked as Young as when I was 16!
My Whole Body Was Back To Stage Of Puberty Again!
I mean. I know you enjoy watching my bumpy life, but Come On GOD! Like, WHAT THE HELL?!