Chapter 13: Is it over?



"You always ruin my plans!" Goblin yelled, "Now, you've got your little girlfriend to help you!"

Spider-man stayed at a safe distance, "What do you want Goblin?"

"You dead!" he replied.

"Fine, let's make a trade. Take me in Phoenix's place."

"No deal Spider-man! I'm wise to your tricks. First, I'm going to kill her, then you!"

Silver Phoenix finally woke slowly without the Goblin knowing. In a few seconds she was fully recovered and in one swift movement, she lifted her legs and wrapped her feet around the Goblin's neck. She squeezed as his voice choked out, "Curse you Silver Phoenix!"

He let her go and she let him go. While Goblin took a break to catch his breath, Phoenix flew around and kicked him in the back. Raged, Goblin turned and punched Phoenix in the jaw. She retaliated with a knee to the stomach. He pulled her hair and punched her again.

Suddenly a little white webline wrapped around Goblin's ankles and pulled him to the ground. He couldn't break the webline to get up.

"It's over, Gobby." Spidey said landing next to Phoenix, "You lose."

"I don't think so!" he replied with a cackle and he pulled a small orange ball from his sack and threw it at their feet. Smoke burst from the ball, blurring the heroes' vision.

"A smoke bomb!" Phoenix yelled.

After the smoke cleared, the Green Goblin was gone.



The two super heroes headed to Saidie's apartment and collapsed on the couches. In the morning, the two woke to a knock at the door. Luckily Peter picked up some clothes before heading to Saidie's and he quickly redressed. Marie walked in, a bit surprised to see Peter there.

"Hey guys, how's it going?" she asked.

"Well, Spider-man and I just saved New York City." Saidie said with a proud smile.

Marie glanced nervously at Peter. "It's okay." Saidie laughed, "He knows too."

"Well tell me what happened." Saidie's friend said sitting down at the kitchen table.

"Let's have breakfast first." Peter suggested.

Peter and Saidie did the cooking while Marie set the table. While in the kitchen, Saidie grabbed Peter's arm and whispered, "Do you think it's over?"

He looked into her face and answered, "I don't know, we still never found Venom or Gobby." He leaned in and kissed her softly, "Don't worry, we'll take care of it when the time comes."

"Oh, and pretend you've never heard the story when I tell Marie, okay?" Saidie smiled.

Peter nodded and there was another knock on the door. Saidie answered it.

"Doyle!" she exclaimed, hugging him.

"Hello Saidie." He replied, "I haven't seen you in a while. I was coming to see if you were okay."

"Yes, I'll tell you all about what happened! Come in and have breakfast!"

Doyle sat down as Peter brought the food out.

"Start from the beginning!" Marie asked as Saidie sat down.

"Alright," Saidie began, "It all started with this machine-----"

The End

"It is time!" hissed a hideous red monster, who came crashing through his prison wall and headed for New York City.

To be continued in the sequel: The Symbiote Menace