Chapter Six
Parker's Residence
Black Cat managed to make it back to the Parker home with an injured Spider-Man on her back. It took a joint effort to swing through New York and make their way back without drawing too much attention. Coming through Peter's bedroom window Black Cat placed Spider-Man into his bed. Spider-Man in turn took off his mask and dropped it on the floor with Black Cat following suit right after.
Peter sat up and exhaled a pained breath "Looks like I lucked out because I have no idea how I was going to hide this one from Aunt May."
"I still can't believe she hasn't found out about your double life with you pulling stunts like this" Felicia said, pouting.
"I'm sorry Felicia, I'm just so used to trying to save everyone that I don't think about what could happen to me" Peter responded.
"Peter, be honest with me did you know you could survive the explosion?" she asked, looking him in the eye.
Peter looked down as he mumbled "I estimated I had at best a thirty percent chance."
"Peter….." was all Felicia could say before she started crying once again.
"I'm sorry Felicia please don't cry, I wanted to be able to save you, the police, and our new superhero friends" Peter replied.
"That's just it Peter, you're not alone in this anymore maybe Luke could have contained the blast or Iron Fist could have used his magic chi powers or I don't know but Peter I just couldn't imagine what my life would be like without you in it" Felicia sobbed.
Peter struggled to move, but was able to pull Felicia into a hug "Felicia I'm sorry I will be more careful."
Felicia hugged Peter as tight as she could until she heard him wince in pain "I'm sorry Peter I just worry."
"Don't worry about it, but I kind of need a favor" Peter said as his face tinted red.
"Anything you need," Felicia replied.
"Well my suit is kind of attached to my body and after the explosion I feel a few burns that need to be cleaned" Peter mumbled.
Felicia managed to compose herself to deliver her signature smirk "why Peter Parker what might you be asking me to do?"
Peter sitting now completely red faced managed to mumble out "I need you to peel my suit off of me and give me a bath."
Oscorp
Harry Osborn lived a very privileged life when his father was alive. After his death at the hands of Spider-Man Harry was placed on the board of directors for Oscorp and spent a good portion of his free time sitting in on meetings. No one would say it out loud but he knew he didn't have any say in what happened to his father's company. He was a figurehead solely because he held the Osborn name. He just finished another meeting where the board decided to sell more shares to a person by the name of Wilson Fisk, Harry was irate his father's company was being sold off the only solace he took in the matter that it at least didn't get sold to Tony Stark. Harry left the meeting room and sat in what was once his father's office where Gwen was waiting for him.
"Hey Harry is everything alright" she asked.
"I don't know anymore Gwen, they originally said they would only sell twenty five percent of the company, but now we've already sold almost half to this guy named Wilson Fisk" Harry complained.
"I always thought you didn't want any part of your dad's company" Gwen inquired.
"Even if I don't it shouldn't just be sold off" he responded angrily.
"Calm down Harry. Maybe it's for the best that you can separate yourself away from all of this" Gwen said thoughtfully.
"This is all I have Gwen, without my last name I'm nothing a nobody and I would get treated like Peter" Harry said while venting.
"What do you mean get treated like Peter?" Gwen asked sharply.
Harry sighed "you know I love Peter like a brother Gwen, but in terms of the hierarchy he's a loser it's how Flash and the popular crowd sees him. They tolerated him when he was dating Liz, but now he's fair game again and I just don't want to get caught up in all of that you know."
"No Harry I don't know, listen Peter has been my friend and yours since we were kids how can just abandon him like this" Gwen asked upset
"He abandoned me first Gwen, when my Spider-Man killed my dad where he was Gwen, I'll tell you he was taking pictures of it all to sell to the Bugle why didn't he call for help maybe if he did my dad would still be here" Harry yelled out.
"Harry, you and I both know that's not what happened," Gwen said, giving him a hug.
"Listen I have to go, my dad wants me home early due to some of that whole prison break thing, but call me later ok" Gwen said.
Harry leaned in for a kiss and Gwen turned her face so he would kiss her cheek leaving Harry visibly upset.
"What was that" Harry asked.
"I just think we should slow things down a bit Peter…..I mean Harry" Gwen said as she quickly turned to leave.
Harry sat in disbelief as he mumbled to himself "even when she's with me she's thinking of him!"
Harry couldn't take it anymore, first his father's company and now Gwen. He felt like everything that should be his was being unjustly ripped away from him. Once again pushing the hidden button under his father's desk the bookcase slid opening revealing the secret lair of the late Green Goblin. After taking another dose of goblin formula Harry began putting on the Green Goblin outfit. Looking at himself in the mirror he smiled "It's time I take back what is rightfully mine."
Parker's Residence
Peter sat naked in the tub doing his best to relax. A lot was on his mind from his personal life to his superhero life as Spider-Man. Peter had no idea how to handle the popular crowd or even his best friends Harry and Gwen. On the other hand he had no leads for the escaped criminals, didn't know too much about the new superhero team he joined, or what Kingpin was planning. He was so deep in thought he didn't notice Felicia walk in the bathroom until he felt someone get into the tub with him. His eyes immediately shot open as he was able to make out Felicia's naked form as she stood above him. It suddenly got incredibly hot as Peter was mesmerized.
"Felicia, what are you doing?" Peter said, stuttering as he tried to cover his eyes.
Felicia leaned in and took his hands into hers "I want to help you relax Peter Parker, you saved a lot of lives today who's to say you don't deserve a little reward."
Fisk Industries
Wilson Fisk sat in his office contemplating his next move. He viewed the building of his criminal empire as a game of chess. Kingpin thought to himself "I have acquired a very powerful pawn in Otto Octavius, I just need to figure out the best way to use him."
Kingpin looked at the folders sprawled out on his desk, each folder with information on various individuals. He began to read through them The Enforcers, Rhino, Otto Octavius, Daredevil and the one he was curious to learn more about Spider-Man. Kingpin was broken from his thoughts as his armed guards brought in a man in some green suit held at gunpoint.
"What have I told you all about knocking?" Kingpin asked annoyed.
One of the guards spoke "Sir this wack job barged in and took out several guards before stopping and asking to speak to you."
"So you decided to bring him here you idiot" Kingpin yelled.
The Green Goblin began laughing hysterically "Wilson Fisk is the new big man in town, how interesting."
Kingpin let out a sigh "You have sixty seconds to convince me to keep you alive."
Green Goblin laughed once again "I just wanted to set some ground rules, I will not interfere in your business as long as you leave Spider-Man to be killed by me."
"I don't negotiate with people who have nothing to offer me, I solve all my problems my way so it seems your sixty seconds are up" Kingpin said.
As if on cue, Green Goblin's glider crashed through the window and began shooting machine gun rounds. The Green Goblin quickly jumped on and threw a pumpkin bomb that landed right next to Fisk, only it didn't detonate. Green Goblin looked back with no trace of emotion "remember my terms Fisk or the next one won't be a dud" he said before cackling as he flew away.
Wilson Fisk was a patient man, but he did not take kindly to being made a fool of and he was about to show his security team that their incompetence had consequences.
Parker's Residence
Peter had to admit the sight of a naked Felicia Hardy was mesmerizing. Felicia leaned forward and her lips crashed into Peters'. The kiss quickly deepened as Felicia's tongue slid into Peter's mouth. Her hands trailed all over his body as she gradually went lower and lower until the sound of the doorbell startled them. Felicia stood up as the water dripped off her body and smiled "I think the pizza I ordered got here, though I must admit that was pretty fast." Felicia grabbed some black short shorts and one of Peter's t-shirts as she went to answer the door. Peter decided that he didn't want to be a prune and slowly was able to stand up and gingerly dry himself off. Deciding his back was still too tender he slowly put on some sweat pants and opted to not wear a shirt. Peter was taking a moment to stretch out before he heard yelling, prompting him to rush toward the front door where he saw Gwen Stacy at his front door.
Gwen didn't know what prompted her to check on Peter again after his aunt said he wasn't home, but she felt she had to after the day they had, and now she regretted it. She forgot she still had another box of parts from Dr. Connors' old lab she wanted to bring over. She rang the bell and was expecting May or Peter to answer the door, but she got a shocking surprise as Felicia opened the door in one of Peter's shirts.
"What are you doing here?" Gwen asked traces of venom in her voice.
"I'm relaxing on a nice Friday night with my loving boyfriend until someone interrupted us" Felicia shot back.
Both girls got quiet when they heard Peter coming "hey Felicia who's at the door?"
Gwen noticed Peter wasn't wearing a shirt and blushed before she saw some of the burns on his skin.
"Peter, are you alright what did this girl do to you?" Gwen asked.
"Excuse me, I have done nothing but show Peter the love he deserves when you and Harry abandoned him" Felicia snapped.
"You don't know what Harry went through, you have no right to talk about him or our friendship" Gwen yelled dropping the box.
Peter quickly stepped between the two of them before things went any further.
"Ok that's enough let's all settle down here" Peter said trying to keep the peace.
"Listen Peter, I know Harry and I haven't really been there for you, but we're still supposed to be friends" Gwen said.
Peter let out a sigh "Felicia can you give us a moment I think Gwen and I need to talk."
Felicia raised an eyebrow to that, but she trusted Peter so she went back inside to give them space.
The silence was awkward for a while until Gwen finally spoke up "What happened to us Peter? We are supposed to be together remember?"
"What happened was you picked Harry" Peter said.
"Peter, his dad died, what choice did I have?" Gwen asked.
"You took the easy way out Gwen, when I broke up with Liz I knew what was going to happen to me, but I knew you would be worth it apparently I wasn't for you" Peter said slightly bitterly.
"Peter please, you can't think Felicia is right for you" Gwen said sadly.
"You're right Felicia isn't right for me she is perfect for me" Peter said with a soft smile.
"Peter, you can't abandon me, I love you" Gwen yelled louder than she meant to.
Peter sighed "Gwen, I will always love you as a friend, you're still my best friend no matter what, but I don't have romantic feelings for you anymore I'm sorry."
Gwen became quiet before speaking again "I guess I missed my chance with you, I'm sorry about everything Peter if it's possible I hope we can still be friends."
Peter smiled and pulled Gwen into a hug "best friends Gwen we're best friends."
Gwen smiled as tears came down her face "can you get Felicia I want to talk to her in private too?"
Peter nodded and went back in the house after a few moments Felicia came out to the front porch with her arms crossed.
"Felicia, I want to apologize for how I've treated you, I admit I was jealous of you and it was wrong, I missed my chance but that doesn't give me the right to ruin yours" Gwen said sadly.
Felicia looked Gwen in the eyes and held her gaze for a moment "Gwen I understand you're very important to Peter and he cares for you a lot, I want to make myself clear and this is the same thing I told Mary Jane if you try to steal him I will claw your eyes out, but other than that I am glad he has one more friend to count on."
Gwen wiped the tears out of her eyes and smiled as she extended her hand, Felicia looked at it before smiling and giving Gwen a hug.
Hell's Kitchen
Daredevil and Jessica Jones were patrolling around Hell's Kitchen while Luke Cage and Iron Fist patrolled Queens for the injured Spider-Man. The sounds of a break in could be heard as the heroes went to investigate. Using his internal sonar Daredevil located six armed men trying to break into a jewelry store.
Jessica turned toward Daredevil "So before we break up this little pow wow I have to ask how do you really feel about Spider-Man?"
"Is now really the time for this" Daredevil asked.
"I think so, you hated this Defender idea you weren't exactly a team player before all of this" she replied.
"Honestly I don't know how I feel about him yet, his heart beats differently when he speaks, but I do know he has good intentions if that answers your question" he replied.
"Not really try again" Jessica replied with a shrug.
Daredevil sighed "When he speaks the way his heart beats is similar to how I detect when people are lying, but when it was time to fight he was willing to sacrifice himself without hesitation, he is a hero but I do think he may be hiding something" Daredevil explained.
Before the conversation could continue the criminals were almost finished with their break in. Daredevil pulled out his billy club and transformed it into a short staff before rushing in. The criminals were surprised as the staff quickly connected with two of them knocking them out. Before the other four could raise their guns Jessica launched a trash can at the group that connected with one with a loud thud. Daredevil quickly split the staff apart into escrima sticks and launched both which cracked two more criminals in the head before ricocheting back into his hands. The last one turned to run and collided into Jessica's fist knocking himself out. As they tied up all the criminals and prepared to leave, Daredevil quickly pushed Jessica out of the way as a bomb exploded where she would have been standing.
A cackle could be heard "So I hear you're friends of Spider-Man, let me introduce myself I'm the Green Goblin.
"What do you want with Spider-Man" Daredevil asked.
"To destroy him of course, he is my mortal enemy and if he is a part of your team you get added to my list as well so just tell me where he is and no one has to get hurt" The Green Goblin said.
"Ok, you've officially pissed me off, prepare to get your goblin face bashed in" Jessica yelled.
"If you insist" he said before he launched another series of pumpkin bombs.
Jessica and Daredevil dodged as best they could before Jessica got caught in one of the blasts as the force propelled her into a wall. Daredevil threw his billy club and Green Goblin thought he dodged it, but it ricocheted against a wall and hit him knocking the goblin off his glider. Green Goblin shook off the impact and quickly dodged a knockout punch from Jessica. He quickly counters with a punch that connects flush sending her back.
Jessica wiped the blood from her mouth before looking at Daredevil "be careful he has super strength."
Daredevil nodded as he turned his billy club back into a staff and readied himself. The goblin pushed a button on his gauntlet and his glider came to life shooting razor bats. Thanks to his enhanced senses Daredevil sensed them and deflected them with his staff. As Jessica rushed in the Green Goblin threw down a smoke bomb to blind them. Unfortunately for him Daredevil doesn't rely on eyesight as he managed to quickly pinpoint his location and connected with several staff shots. The Green Goblin laughed as his glider fired missiles at them, which distracted them long enough for the glider to pick him up.
As he hovered in the air he cackled manically before turning very serious "tell Spider-Man I'm looking for him and vengeance will be mine!"
The Defender duo watched as the Green Goblin made his escape.
Daredevil looked at Jessica and sarcastically asked "so is he still your favorite Defender now?"
TheDailyBugle: BREAKING NEWS THAT MENACE AND NO NOT SPIDER-MAN, BUT HIS BUDDY THE GREEN GOBLIN IS BACK JUST WHAT WE NEEDED.
Reply from Hezmoore238: Once again The Bugle is biased. Spider-Man never worked with Green Goblin. The Defenders were fighting him near my apartment complex and since Spider-Man is a Defender now at least the rumors say he is. I don't think they would work with the goblin, I even have some pictures.
Reply from TheDailyBugle: YOU LISTEN HERE KID I HAVE DECADES OF JOURNAL INVESTIGATIVE EXPERIENCE WHAT DO YOU HAVE JACK THAT'S WHAT AND PICTURES I SWEAR PeterParker BETTER BE DOWN THERE GETTING ME PICTURES MAYBE NyTonyStark WILL BE THERE TO CLEAN UP THIS MESS
Reply from NyTonyStark: Things may get a little rocky, but I have no doubt the street level heroes can handle it this isn't even close to being an Avengers level threat let alone an Ironman level threat and might I had we don't associate ourselves with them… no offense by the way feel free to make an appointment at Stark Tower if you ever want a selfie.
A/N
Hey guys it's been a bit, but with this whole Coronavirus I have more time on my hands to write since my martial arts school is temporarily closed down D: I hope you guys enjoy the new chapter and are saying safe out there. Also I was debating bumping this to a hard M rating because the bathroom scene was supposed to go ALOT differently until I remembered this isn't M rated. As always keep reviewing and let me know what you guys think :) oh and WASH YO HANDS SO SAYS SPIDER-MAN
Guest44 - Honestly I did have some ideas for a Spider-Man/ X-Men team up in the future I would most likely use the X-Men Evolution line up since a lot of them would be around his age
MarioDS01 - I 100% agree which is what fuels me to continue this story I support the Peter X Felicia ship :D
Sidious7777 - I hoped the Felicia/Liz, Felicia/Gwen and Peter/Liz interactions have lived up to your expectations. Besides the action I want to focus a lot on the story these characters can tell and boy do they play off of each other well. Felicia and Gwen made peace but I think Harry will be a different story especially when Peter sees Green Goblin is back