Sunday was a day of explanations. MJ's mother was, well, livid. Not only did her daughter had a boy over, neither MJ or Fury had bothered to tell her. "I thought she was going to tell you!" Fury's voice sounded from the phone, followed by a little bit more distant sounding "Not now Hill". MJ just sat on the couch of her apartment, her phone in hand texting Peter.
"I knew I should've put the mugs back in their place" MJ wrote. "I just hope it wasn't too awkward for you" Peter replied while lying in his bed. "Just a bit, she called dad, that's the main problem".
Just as she sent that message, she heard her mother's voice "Nicholas Joseph Fury, you will tell me everything you know about this Peter Parker kid. I want to know where he sleeps, his schedule, if he drinks, if he smokes if…" MJ's mother did not manage to finish as Fury's voice became dominant from the speaker of the phone "The only three things you need to know about that kid is one. He was the protégé of Tony Stark. Number two, he is smarter than how he looks. And number three, he is the neighborhood friendly Spider-Man. Now if you excuse me, I have things to do" With that the line went silent. MJ got up from the couch and walked to her mother.
"Mom, are you okay'" Her mother breathed slowly and turned to her daughter. "I've done my damn best effort to keep you safe for all these years. And the kid you decide to start dating happens to be a superhero" MJ gave her mom a small smile. "I know what you are thinking, what if a bad guy decides to take things personal and what not" MJ's mother nodded "But the thing is, uhm, you do not need to worry for that" "What do you mean by that?" MJ's mother asked with a hint of worry. MJ kissed her mother's cheek and ran to her room, the medallion in her hand. As she reached the living room she conjured up her suit, all of it except for her mask. "Im a hero too mom" MJ's mom's face lost it's color and her knees grew weaker. Quickly MJ lunged forward and caught her before she fell. Gently she lifter her mother's unconscious body and carried it to her bed. Dropping her gently and kissing her forehead "Please just don't be mad when you wake up" MJ summoned her suit back to the medallion and ran to her room. She grabbed her phone and messaged Peter. "I think I'm in trouble"
The rest of Sunday was hell for MJ. Not only did she have to explain the whole situation to her mother, she also had to explain to her father.
"So let me get this straight. When you were in London you found some magical artifact that chose you to be some kind of protector?" MJ nodded "Yeah, pretty much it" She said nonchalantly. Nick Fury stared at his daughter with an angry expression. He closed his functioning eye and let out a deep breath "I'm just going to say, I'm not angry at you being chosen as a hero…" MJ's mom pipped up "Nicholas? What the hell are you talking about, our little girl can't be out there risking her life!" Fury smiled to himself and answered "She is not the only hero chosen at a young age. I think the fact she was chosen is rather impressive" MJ smirked and spoke "So, I'm not in trouble?" Fury's laugh could be heard from the phone "You are, 1 week grounded, no going out at night. I'll have people looking out. And, I already got in contact with the people at the Avengers Compound. You are going there, next weekend with your boyfriend. I'll be dammed if I let you go out without training or supervision." MJ shrugged "Seems reasonable".
"Hey dork" Peter's screen displayed the message as he was finishing his Spanish homework. "Hey, what happened?" MJ smiled as she saw the message and quickly typed into her phone. "TL;DR. I'm under SHIELD surveillance and not allowed to go out after 10 PM. I must also go to the compound with you next weekend." Peter quickly typed a simple laugh into the phone and replied "I was going to invite you there anyways" MJ giggled "Guess it's a date. Listen I'm gonna be on damage control here. Remember to do your homework and see you tomorrow. Twerp" Peter read the text twice before understanding. He could still remember the ruckus, screams, and threats May gave to Mr. Stark and himself.
Peter kept on writing after his short conversation with MJ. Once he finished his writing he pulled out another notepad. This one was labeled "Clues". After opening it he fumbled with the pages until he reached a particular one with the title Black Cat. He read his noted again. These consisted on the description, the equipment she was carrying and the document she stole from Osborne's office. He had managed to find out what that document held. Apparently, it was list of phone numbers and addresses. All of them with codded names. "What are you looking for kitty" Peter said before recoiling "Why the hell did I say that".
Monday
Peter and Ned were talking through the halls of Midtown "So, who's your partner?" Ned said quietly. "Well, on Spanish I'm working with the new girl, Felicia. In chemistry I think we could work together…" Peter did not get to finish as Ned shushed him "I mean your other partner. The one with the white suit, I saw the pictures. Is it princess Shuri? You are working with royalty now?" Peter chuckled and smiled to Ned "I have no idea who it was, she just appeared out of nowhere and helped me with those guys" Just as he finished MJ appeared next to them. "Nerds. I have to talk to Peter Ned, do you mind?" Ned shook his head. "Have him, I'm gonna see if Betty is around" Peter tilted his head "Are you still too going out?" Ned laughed "I wish, but hey, hope is the last thing you lose".
MJ grabbed Peter by the arm and pulled him towards a busted green couch in the hallway, near Principal Morita's office. "Fury wants to talk to you" Peter stared at MJ for a second "Like for an assignment or because of…" "What do you think?" MJ replied stoned faced. "Anyways, I'm going upstate with you on Friday. Is there anything I should take there?" Peter thought for a second "Well, if your dad is coordinating sending you there I guess not really. Everyone has their own room and stuff there. Clothes I think it's an obvious thing you have to take. Think sports casual" MJ nodded and the bell rung "Alright, see you on lunch"
Spanish was fun. They had to work on a project, a small presentation of a city in a Spanish speaking country, the sights to behold, restaurants and hotel prices. Peter had almost finished his part when he turned to Felicia who was distracted to say the least.
"Are you okay?" Peter asked while shifting his gaze. Felicia quickly snapped out of her thoughts, most of them directed to how she was going to get inside that vault. She smiled kindly to Peter "Yeah, I'm just thinking of work" "What do you work in?" Peter inquired "I used to intern in Stark Industries, but you know…" Felicia let out a soft giggle "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to laugh about what Iron Man did" "It's cool don't worry" Peter replied while stuffing the familiar feelings of dread and the image of Tony Stark with half his face burned off. "So, what do you work in?" "Right, sorry. I am a… an errand girl" Peter rose one of eyebrows. "So, like an intern?" "You could say so…" "In what company?" Felicia was growing weary of Peter's questioning but replied nonetheless "Fisk Construction, my dad is an engineer there and they needed someone to bring coffee" Peter nodded and turned to their half-finished poster. "Well, I did my part. Now you gotta do yours" Felicia nodded and started to work while Peter just sat and closed his eyes, thinking of what Nick Fury, his now father-in-law was going to say.