Small update guys, I haven't been uploading lately since I just got a new job and I have been relocating. So, it's been hell for the last few weeks, things finally seem to be settling down now though. This chapter is a little short and highly unedited, but I am hoping to go back to full swing soon.
"MJ, I was too late again." Spider-Man said as he watched the police storm a building. "The Mauchio crime family had just been hit, The Cat must have taken another flash drive… nice of her to call the police afterwards."
"She's stealing for Hammerhead and getting rid of the competition at the same time."
"Well, when you put it that way…"
"Peter, check this address I just sent you. It's the last known location of the Costa family safehouse. It's your last chance to stop whatever she is doing."
"Okay, I get the fact that the Maggia agreed to put all their assets into one place so that to maintain peace between themselves. And being the diabolical person that he is, Hammerhead is after each family drive to claim all the money for himself… but why would Felicia agree to help him? What is his deal with Jack?"
"Hopefully, you can figure it out soon. Hammerhead has just initiated a gang war. This is the last thing the city needs at the moment."
"I am on it."
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"I don't think dear aunty likes me." Felicia stated as she held out her hands and balanced herself along the road curb.
"Noooo. What are you talking about? May, totally likes you." Peter follows behind her like a lost dog.
"Yeah right, I could practically see her compare me to your ex every other second. It's alright Spider, people always say I am not the type of girl you want to bring home to meet the parents." She continues to walk along the line. "Also, I don't think she likes it that I am older than you."
"Come on, you're only like three years older than me. That's nothing."
"In cat years I am old enough to be a mom." Felicia chuckles. "I would make a pretty bad mom."
Peter gasped, "I can't believe you just said that. You would make a great mom someday."
"Most moms shouldn't encourage stealing."
"Well, I can help correct that bad behavior of yours." Peter said in mildly suggestive tone.
Felicia made a purring noise and spun around, her loose white hair slightly whipping his face. "In that case, I have some other bad behaviors that need correcting." She tugged on her blouse, unbuttoning her top to expose her cleavage. "Ummm. Finally, so tight, I almost couldn't breathe."
Peter could see what she was trying to do and resisted looking at her chest, "thanks for trying to appear modest in front of my aunt."
Ever since their partnership had developed in a romantic manner it has been hard for Felicia to put up with the whole girlfriend act. Felicia was more interested in Spider-Man, she had made that clear from the start. She knew it was a bad idea to reveal their identities to each other, it would complicate things. Doing things on her own is what she prefers, it wasn't in her nature to date guys like him, let alone mix her personal life with his. However, over the past few months of dating, the silver haired woman has discovered that being with bland Peter Parker isn't as bad as she originally thought.
Black Cat snuck her hands around his hip and pulled him in for a small hug, pressing her breast against him. She loved teasing Peter and feeling the way his muscles would tighten from her touch. "Anything for you Spider… But I am not going to lie, I am not into the whole get breakfast together and walk in the park thing most couples like to do."
"Let me guess, not exciting enough for you?" He sounded a little disappointed. What he really meant was that she wasn't interested in his civilian persona.
"Why pretend to be something that you aren't?" She cupped his chin with her right hand. "Look, it's not like I don't enjoy your chicken curry on a Friday night, but I like being out there. Looking for adventure."
"You mean getting into trouble?" He eyed her seriously.
Felicia laughs and gives him a quick kiss on the cheek. "That's why I like you Spider, where you go, trouble follows." She trails her hand down to his inner thigh.
"Come on, not here." Peter did his best to not give into the temptation.
"Oh Spider, you haven't fed this pussy all day."
The fond memory faded out of Felicia's head as she crept her way out of the Costa Family safehouse. She held another flash drive in her hand, one more to go before she could can finally completer her objective. Slipping the drive into her pocket, she made her way to the edge of the building. Suddenly, she felt something stick onto her back and pull her onto the floor. Several strands of webbing appear out of nowhere and ties up her feet and hands just as Spider-Man leaps through the air and pins her down, making sure she wouldn't go anywhere.
"Felicia, we need to talk."
"I see you still like to cover me in your webs." She wiggled her eyebrows.
"Do you have to make everything sound sexual?"
"I thought you liked it when I talked dirty."
Peter rolled his eyes, "I know what's on those drives you're stealing."
"Look at you, brawn and brains."
"Why are you doing this Felicia? Why would you work for Hammerhead?"
"Backstabbing and stealing from criminals is sort of my thing."
"I know you Felicia, nothing is that simple."
"Spider, you should take my advice and let this one go." Felicia smirked. "Or…are you interested in ah- reigniting the flame." She closed the gap between them and bit on Peter's mask.
Peter pulled back, irritated by her advances. "Can't we talk like normal human beings."
"Aw… I do miss our little chats… but I have to run." Using her claws, she ripped free of the webbing and surprises Peter by flipping him onto his back. Retrieving a flash grenade from her belt she pulls the pin out with her teeth and drops it Spidey. The flash of the explosion temporary giving Black Cat a head start on her escape.
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"Ugh! You and your pesky webs!" Felicia yelled in annoyance as she continued to dodge the incoming projectiles. "Stop webbing me."
"Stop running, and I won't have to!" Spidey retorted as he continued to chase after the thief. Getting closer by the second. Seeing Felicia leap off a building, he shot a strand of web at her feet, catching her before she could go any further. With a hard tug, he threw her onto the ground. Felicia slid across the floor, trying to get a grip on the surface but couldn't hold on as she fell off the side.
"Gotcha!" Spidey managed to reach her at the last second. Holding onto her hand while his feet clung onto the brick wall.
"What are you going to do? Turn me into your pajama buddies?" She said sarcastically as he pulled her up to meet his gaze.
"I just want to talk."
She got a grip of his hand and flipped back onto the railing of the roof. "Talk away, that's all you ever do."
"You can't give Hammerhead the last drive, once he has what he wants, the entire city will be engulfed in a gang war."
"Fun, looks like you will have to put in over time at work."
He reached out and grabbed her by the shoulders, Peter knew her well enough and letting innocent people die or get hurt was something well beneath her. "I am SERIOUS! Felica, the Maggia is no joke. What the hell do they have that is making you do this?"
His aggressive demeanor was something new to Black Cat, it slightly turned her on that he was basically holding her in place. However, that was besides the point as she let out a sigh of defeat. Felicia knew Peter won't stop chasing her or getting in the way of her business unless she gives him an explanation, yet the thought of telling him the truth frightened her.
"If I don't give him the drive, he'll kill my father."
"Y-your father?" He let go of her, "I though he was dead." Spider-Man couldn't believe what he was hearing. That explains why she's going out of her way to steal these drives. Knowing Felicia, I would think she wouldn't care… wow… did I just think that? Maybe I am becoming more cold hearted that I thought?
"I thought so too…" She turned her head, not wanting to appear weak. "…I believed it too, but in the back of my mind I always knew something was off. Like there was always someone watching over my back."
Peter stayed silent, unsure how to respond. He didn't know Felicia cared that much for her father, it wasn't like her to look out for anyone besides herself. He rubbed the back of his neck, "why didn't you just tell me, I would have helped."
"Answered your own question, didn't you? I don't need your help Spider; this is a personal issue."
"Giving Hammerhead that drive is a mistake, once he's got what he wants, your father is as good as dead."
Black Cat knew what he was saying was true, she didn't want Peter to get caught up in her problems, but it was good to know he had her back, but maybe it was time to set aside her pride and take Peter up on his offer. "What are you thinking?"
"Stall him. Give us some time to find your father."
She smiled and rubbed her knuckles across his cheek. "I missed you."
Spider-Man gently grabbed her wrist and moved her hand away. He didn't respond, but Felicia could tell there was still something there between them. She hoped.
"I can give us a few days max." She stood up, ready to disappear once again.
Spidey held out his hand, "I am going to need that flash drive."
"One step at a time Love."
"I can't leave empty handed. What am I going to do about the Avengers?"
"I am sure your big brain can figure something out, keep in touch." She jumped off the roof and flung away with her grappling hook.
"Ugh, why do I always let her get away." He touched the side of his mask and dialed a number, sighing deeply he mentally prepared to have a long conversation with Captain America.
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Ruins, nothing but rubble and destruction surrounded Wanda as she looked aimlessly around her. The place, so familiar that it hurt. Novi Grad, the capital city of her home country. She could hear the screaming civilians as they tried to evade the incoming fire of the Ultron Bots. Using her magic, she creates a force field above the people and destroys the incoming robots.
"Come on, this way." She motioned for the people to follow her.
Making it to the edge of the floating city, she found him. His silver streaked hair, his blue and black sports clothing. All in one piece, she let out a sigh of relief.
"Little-sis?"
Wanda didn't know how to respond, "Pietro?" Her heart thumped rapidly, unable to control the worry running through her body. She felt her stomach turn as she ran towards him. Hoping to make it to her brother before it's too late.
The loud pounding of bullets as they flew out of the jet barrel ripped through the air.
Her brother, still standing, a stupid smirk on his face.
The Scarlet Witch felt like her heart had sunk into an empty abyss, late again. She made it too him right before he falls, the bullet wounds still gushing out the warm red liquid. "It's alright little-sis." He whispered. Wanda couldn't help the tears dripping down her face, she felt a surge of anger, sorrow, and pain boil through her veins. Howling like an uncaged beast at her loss…
Wanda's sleepy eyes shot open, alert and ready. Her heavy breathing rang so loud that is made her head pound. Touching her face, she felt her tear damped cheeks. It happened again, even in her dreams she couldn't save him. The Witch wiped the sweat that had formed on her forehead, she had though the nightmares had finally stopped.
Scanning the area in front of her she found nothing but a green colored wall. Remembering where she was, another wave of sadness rippled through her. The person she really need at the moment was probably out in the city, saving lives. Never in her wildest dreams did Wanda ever considered dating a dork like him. Usually, she would go for the 'bad boys' who were exciting, not as mundane, damaged goods like her. Peter Parker, what an anomaly of a man. He cared more about random strangers than his own wellbeing, so sincere even when he has lost so much, most of all, he chooses to try and stop mobsters instead of staying in bed with a naked girl. Wanda worried for Peter a lot; he can't stop bullets with her mind like she can. Many times, the Sokovain has seen her boyfriend on tv or come back home with varying degrees of injuries. Each time his wounds would heal, and life would go on, but sometimes she wondered just when will his luck run out?
She squeezed the blanket covering her naked body for comfort. Another set of tears trying to make their way out.
"Don't hog all of it." A very tired voice mumbled.
A sigh of relief forced its way out of her mouth, she composed her breathing and wiped away any signs of tears. "You're back."
"Told you I would be." He muttered in his half-asleep voice.
"How was it?" She simply asks.
Peter reaches an arm out and pulls Wanda closer, hugging his chest to her back. He nuzzled his nose in her hair. "I should have stayed in bed."
The Scarlet Witch chuckled, snuggling up closer into his arms. Even though he was only wearing a t-shirt and boxers, she felt like he was already overdressed. 'Guess I will have to deal with that in the morning.'
Her feeling of relief was short lived, just as she closed her eyes again, Wanda realized how she must have been talking in her dreams. Peter must have seen her, he must have so much questions, the thought of it burned through her chest. "Did I wake you? Was I talking?" She whispers, dread in her voice.
She knew he heard, there was no doubt about it. The other Avengers have told her that she sometimes talks in her sleep. The only responses she got from him was a light kiss on her neck as he peacefully continued to sleep. 'Damn you!' Wanda wanted to yell at him, at this point it was going to take every fiber of her being to not fall him. Too bad she didn't want to stop it either.
I am thinking bi-weekly updates in the future or however frequent I can get time to sit down and just write. Also, based on the feedback from last chapter I may consider making Black Cat a main character in the future, but I'll throw a poll up on my profile to see what you guys think, and feel free to leave suggestions. Thank you all again for reading.
