Title Series: Web of Kryptonite
Rating: PG-13
Chapter Title: Important Conversations
Author: White Werewolf
Spoilers: Spider-Man: the Movie and anything's good in Smallville up to "Redux"
Summery: Peter Parker leaves New York when his uncle was murdered. He finds himself in Smallville after his aunt made a suggestion. Can Clark help get his
life together, and in time before trouble starts.
Disclaimer: Sony and Marvel own Spider-Man. DC and WB own Smallville
Author Notes: To make this work better. Peter won't have a costume. (...) indicates thought.
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Lana showed a confused look at Peter. "What do you think that was about?"
Peter shrugged, "Don't know. She's your aunt."
Clark suggested, "Go talk to her. See what's wrong."
She nodded, "Brian?"
"Who's Brian?" Chloe asked.
The former cheerleader answered, "I hired him a week ago. He does his work pretty well."
A tall thin redhead with brown eyes came over to the small group of friends. "What can I do for you, Boss?"
She smiled, "Take over for me for a few. I have to see if she's alright."
The waiter nodded, "Consider it done."
The brunette female responded, "Thanks." With that said, Lana left the group and went to the back of the coffeehouse.
The back was neatly organized. There were stacks of plates, coffee cups, and bundles of forks, spoons, and knives. There also were sporks. Lana never liked the utensil. Nobody did. But it was there for only emergencies.
She got past boxes that were on the ground only to see her aunt pacing back and forth. "Do you mind on telling me what that was for?"
Nell took a deep breath. "I'll tell you, but first bring Peter with you. It concerns him too."
She nodded slowly, "May I ask why?"
Her aunt pointed to Lana's group of friends, "You'll find out why in a few seconds. Just get Peter to come with you."
It looked like she was serious. Lana knew that it wouldn't be best to cross her. "Wait one second. I'll be right back."
After that was said, Lana left a determined Nell. "Oh, one more thing."
She turned around, "What is it?"
"Bring Peter to the office with you. We'll discuss it there."
She didn't like where this was going. The former cheerleader swallowed and went to fetch Peter.
Peter, Clark, and Chloe were in deep conversation when Lana came back to the group. "Hey, Peter?"
Peter looked up at Lana, and replied, "Yeah?"
She pointed to the office, "Nell wants to talk to us. Apparently it's very important."
The former wrestler responded, "What do you think it is?"
Lana returned, "How should I know?"
Clark chimed in, "Why would Peter be involved in this? He just came to Smallville like two days ago."
The Talon owner shrugged her shoulders, "That's why I'm asking the question. I don't have a clue what she wants to talk to us."
Peter nodded, and turned to Clark, "I'll be back soon."
The alien smiled, "Take all the time you need. I'll just hang with Chloe. That is, it it's okay?"
Chloe nodded, "Of course it's okay."
"Good. We'll see you in a bit." Lana said, "C'mon, we better go." With that said, Peter and Lana headed for the office. In confusion, the whole time.
The door was left ajar. So, Lana knocked.
Soon, the door opened further to reveal a worrying Nell. "Close the door behind you."
Peter nodded, and as soon as they were inside, he closed the door behind him.
The office was neatly organized. There was a computer at the desk as well as a day planner. There were also the regular office supplies including: notebooks, pens, a stapler, phone, some scissors, and many more supplies.
"What's this about?" Lana asked her aunt.
Nell knew what she was about to say was a bombshell. It would change everything in Lana and Peter's lives. So, she took a deep breath, and started, "This isn't
easy for me to say."
Peter responded, "Take your time."
She nodded, "Alright. Know this, I'm willing to answer any questions you two have."
Lana was getting impatient, "What is it?"
Her aunt looked at the senior, "Was your father, Richard Parker?"
He showed a confused look, and said slowly, "Yeah, so?"
The elder woman answered, "That's what I was afraid of," she turned to Lana and asked, "do you still have the photograph you found the other day?"
She nodded, "Yeah, it's in my purse."
"Will you pull it out?"
Lana went to the coat rack that was on the back wall, opened her purse, and fished the photograph. "Here it is."
Nell took a deep breath, and said, "Show it to Peter."
The former cheerleader handed him the picture.
He looked at it, and his eyes widened, knowing exactly what was about to be discussed, "When was this taken?"
"First things first. Is that your father in the photograph?"
The senior gulped, "Yeah?"
A confusing look appeared on Lana's face, "What are you getting at?"
At that very moment she was ready for anything. She had always gone over this in her head, knowing exactly what to say. But, even with all those times, it still was hard.
"You two are brother and sister."
Lana and Peter stared at each other, then turned to Nell, "What?" they questioned in unison.
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October 12, 2002
Whitney's Garage
The Afternoon
The dark green ooze suddenly covered Whitney's body. "What's going on here?"
Soon, his face was covered, and where the eyes used to be were now white patches.
Horrified, Whitney looked at the mirror, and gasped. From head to toe, he was covered in the ooze.
Inside his mind was a complete mess. Instead of Whitney's inner character, there was another persona. Another personality. Whitney could see in his mind a dark green presence. A presence that he never seen before, "What are you?" He asked it.
In another voice, the presence answered, "Hello, Whitney. I am a symbiot."
"A what?"
"A symbiot. I'm here to help you."
"Help me? What can you do?"
He smiled, or what Whitney thought was smiling, "I can make you stronger. Make you a much better person."
The former football player shook his head, "I don't want it. Leave me alone!"
The presence laughed, "Oh, but you do. I could help you get back your girlfriend."
"Lana?" He asked the other personality, "you stay away from her! You hear me, leave us alone. Go back to your meteor."
"But, I can give you so much power. So much strength, and you'll be more powerful then Clark Kent."
"How do you know, Clark?"
He laughed, "I know your memories, your every thought, and everything you've done in the past. You know, Lana and Clark have a thing for each other."
The blond shook his head, "Clark's a friend. He promised me he'd protect her."
"Protect her from what? You or any natural disaster."
His blood started to boil, "You're lying. There's nothing between them other than friendship."
The presence shook his head, "How blind can you be? Remember all the times Clark was there for Lana. There for her to comfort with. And, not you. It was Clark."
With an angry voice, he bellowed, "No!"
"Yes," he said with a wild grin, "with you at Boot Camp, it gave Clark and Lana a chance to get together. You know how he loves her."
Tears started to emerge, "This can't be true. This just can't."
"Just think about it. Remember what I told you. I can give you strength, power, and your girlfriend."
The thought of Lana in his arms again was something he missed. Boot Camp was miserable for him. Because he wasn't with Lana. He wanted her back, "What do I have
to do?"
With a malevolent grin, he said, "Kill, Clark. Make him suffer. Without him in the way, Lana Lang can be yours again."
And with that, the personality gave up the battle, and the symbiot took over. "I'll do just that."
He grinned, "Excellent. From this moment on, we are Revenge."
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October 12, 2002
The Talon Office
Early Evening
"I know this is hard for you to understand, but you are brother and sister."
Peter and Lana looked at each other again. Not knowing what to say.
Suddenly, Law asked, "How is that possible?"
Nell gulped, sat down on the chair and faced her two relatives. "It all began after the war. As I understand it, Richard and his wife, your mother, Peter, were spies."
Peter nodded, "Right. That's what my Uncle Ben and Aunt May told me."
"Well," she continued, "Peter's father didn't die at that point, unlike your mother. Peter's father was found in Smallville with amnesia. At that point, he was found by the police and taken to Smallville General. This is of course the time when Lana's parents were separated."
Lana nodded, "That's right. I remember finding out that at one point my parents were separated. It was only a short time."
"But, during that short time, Lana's mother was a nurse at that same time when Peter's father was there. Lana's mother was assigned to your father, and she
took care of him."
This was too incredible for Peter to take in. He had always thought that his father and mother died at the same time, but, now apparently, he found out that his father didn't die. Richard had amnesia.
Lana couldn't believe what was going on as well. Now, she did have a father that wasn't married to his mother, but Richard was already a father to Peter. If this was true, Peter was in fact her brother. Now, she finally had a family. But, would Peter want to be
part of her life? That's what she didn't know.
Nell continued, "Anyway, Peter's father and your mother fell for each other. It was basic Florence Nightingale. They had sex one night, and Lana was conceived. Shortly after, Peter's father started to remember his life, and namely you. So, he left Lana's
mother, and went back to New York."
"This is intense," Peter said aloud, "so, Lana's my sister?"
She nodded, "More like half-brother and half-sister, but you two are related."
"One thing I don't get is, didn't Peter's father have any identification, or anything that could've traced back to his family in New York?"
"Richard was robbed was before the police got there. And, the car was destroyed beyond recognition. There was no way he could've found out who he was. Not
until he regained his memories."
"Did he know about me?" Lana asked.
"Sadly no. He didn't know that he impregnated your mother. He left for New York before that."
"Why weren't Lana or I ever told about this?"
She nodded, "I can answer that. When we found out that Richard was the father of Lana, we contacted Ben. The two families talked, and decided not to let you
know about this. Not at that point anyway. It would be too shocking for you two to handle."
Lana nodded, "I understand that you didn't want to tell us earlier in our lives, but when were we going to find out about each other. The only reason why Peter's here is because he needed some space after Ben was murdered."
This was the first time Nell heard that news. So, she immediately said, "I'm sorry about your loss."
Peter said, "Thanks. Did my Aunt May know about this?"
Nell shook her head, "No. Ben, Lana's mother, and I decided not to let anyone else know."
"Like I said before, when were you going to tell us?"
"We discussed the matter, and decided to tell you when you both were twenty-one. That way, you two would've been old enough to decide to contact each other or not. We didn't think we should've told you until then because we wanted you two to do this on your own. We didn't want to be an obstacle for you to meet each other. We thought that twenty-one was the proper age."
"Wow," Peter said.
Lana agreed, "Right there with you."
"I guess we should get to know each other before I head back to New York."
The sophomore smiled, "I'd like that."
At that point, there was a knock at the door. Nell opened the door to see Clark Kent. "We better get going, Peter. My parents want us to be home for dinner soon."
"Right," he said. He turned to Lana, "how about we get together tomorrow after school to talk?"
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TBC