A/N - Hello guy it's another week, which means another chapter of the story! First I want to say I hope you all enjoyed the first chapter of the new story, I have so many plans for the upcoming chapters and I feel you will be surprised with the directions that I go in. Remember what Norman Osborn said in TASM 2, not everyone has a happy ending. Please enjoy!
Chapter 2
Brooklyn New York
Miles landed on a dumpster at the crime that had just been reported. His lenses narrowed in concentration as he surveyed the scene in front of him. He counted 5 men, all stupidly trying to break into the one door with a crowbar but it seems they couldn't figure it out. Miles felt like laughing but he held it in, right now was no time for laughter, he had to help save this business.
"Dammit, I think we may need to call some other guys, we can't get this door open, " One of the guys with a strong southern Italian accent said to his group. The others stopped what they were doing and looked at him.
"Yeah Toni, you might be right, the boss won't be happy with no score tonight. Let's call some more guys and tell them to bring the ram, if all else fails we break the door down and make a run for it after we get our shit. " Said who Miles thought was the leader.
"What about the cops? I am pretty sure we are fairly obvious." said the same one who suggested they get more guys.
"Yeah I know, well tell our guys to get here quick and we will get this over with. " The leader took the crowbar and started to try to open the door again. not even noticing as Miles slowly started to creep up on his group. The guy who pulled out his phone was taken out by Miles silently, webs were covering his mouth and he was hung up from above on a fire escape.
"Hey guys, how are you all doing tonight? Bit chilly don't you think?" The guys turned to the voice and their facial expressions changed.
"Who are you?" One of the guys asked as he reached into his pocket, removing a small knife from it. Miles saw this and quickly fired a web ball hitting the knife and forcing his hand to get stuck to the wall he was standing near.
"I think that little demonstration answered your question. " Miles cracked his fingers and smirked slightly, "Who is ready for that beating you all have penciled in for right now?" One of the guys threw what looked to be a rock at Miles. He quickly reacted by jumping out of the way and catching it in his web. He swung it around above his head and sent it flying back at the guy, hitting him in the stomach and forcing him to fall over. This only left 2, the leader who was still clutching the crowbar, a scowl etched on his face and a terrified thug. Miles turned his attention to the scared thug and drew closer slightly, this was too much for the terrified man and he ran out of the alley screaming. The leader watched his man leave and just sighed. He got onto his knees and put his hands behind his head as Miles webbed them together. Miles crouched in front of the man who had a suspicious smirk on his face.
"Big mistake kid, we know you are not the real Spider-Man. Just you wait, my boss will want to talk to you soon. He has already had problems with the other bug, you will be dead before the year is out. "
"Big threats coming from a guy who will be in jail by nights end, who do you work for anyway?" Miles watched as the man began to laugh.
"My boss has so much power, we won't be in jail for long kid. I can't wait until we meet again. " The smirk returned to the leader's face, as the cops slowly approached the alley.
"Hands up!" One of them yelled while pointing their gun at Miles.
"Stand down now!" Captain Stacy yelled as he came walking into the alley. He eyed Miles strangely.
"Why are you dressed up as Spider-Man?" The Captain asked.
"Uh, I will leave that up to the other Spider-Man to tell you... Bye!" Miles launched himself from the ground and started to climb the wall rapidly. He reached the roof and turned to see the cops start to take the thugs away, the leader locked eyes with him and continued to smirk as he was led away.
"What a weirdo " Miles looked at his phone and saw it was 10:30 PM. He had to get home before his mom killed him. He put his phone back into the pocket that he made for his suit and started to swing home.
The Daily Bugle - Same Time
MJ sat at her desk furiously typing away at her computer, sipping coffee as she went. She looked up at the clock and sighed, it was now 10:30 PM and she was working overtime to get her stuff done. She looked up as someone knocked at her door.
"Come in!" MJ glanced up and smiled slightly as Gwen Stacy walked in.
"Hey MJ I have something you might wanna see, " Gwen said softly as she placed a piece of paper on her desk.
"Oh yeah, what is it?" MJ glanced at the paper as Gwen spoke up again.
"Harry Osborn is running a press conference tomorrow, something to do with him announcing something for Oscorp. "
"Really? Do we have a reporter on it?" MJ asked as she read the press release.
"No.," Gwen said simply.
"Okay, I guess I will take this one, thanks, Gwen." MJ smiled as the blonde girl left her office and continued with her work.
Peter & Felicia's Apartment.
Peter sat on the bed in his and Felicia's bedroom listening to Jameson's old podcasts. He was listening to his favorite one currently.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I have received a gift from a very loyal fan. I knew my hard work and honesty would pay off in the end and these flowers just show that this city believes in what I say. Now I hope I don't embarrass the person by reading their note live on air but I am going to anyway. "
Jameson took a pause as he started to read.
"Dear Mr. Jameson, I am a huge fan of the show and your whole career as a journalist. I have been keeping up with your stuff since I was a teenager and I must say what you say about that despicable Spider-Man is very true. He is a menace who must be stopped. I know you are the one to do it with all that charm and honesty that you possess. Please enjoy the flowers, and I can't wait for the next show. Love Spider-Man..." Jameson froze. "JARRED BURN THESE FLOWERS AT ONCE! GET THEM OUT OF MY SIGHT OR YOU ARE FIRED! "
"The podcast ended and Peter was in the middle of hysterical laughter as Felicia walked in, holding a plate full of food. She looked at her boyfriend with an amused smile on her face as she put the food on the table beside the bed. She crawled in next to him and lay her head on his chest as he wrapped his arm around her.
"Listening to that podcast again are you?" Felicia looked at him with a smirk as he simply nodded in return, still trying to get his laughter under control.
"He was so angry, I swear I could see his face go purple through the recording. "Peter finally got his laughter under control and looked at the plate she had put down. "What is this?" Peter asked softly, the food was covered by something so he couldn't tell what it was.
"Cookies," Felicia said and lifted the cover and the smell of homemade cookies filled the bedroom and Peter reached over and gave one to Felicia first before he took one himself and started to eat away. They sat in comfortable silence as they ate and occasionally just smiled at each other. Soon the cookies were finished and Felicia was under the covers, snuggled into Peter's side.
"Did you check on Miles?" Felicia asked as she looked up at his face.
"Yeah, he made it home okay and had a relatively quiet night. He did say he ran into a group of guys trying to break into a building but he took care of it. Apparently the leader said his boss will be seeing Miles soon. "
"Hmmm " Felicia started with a thoughtful look on her face. "I wonder who it could be."
"Me too, though Miles did say that this boss and I have history according to the leader. "
"You have many enemies baby, it doesn't narrow it down a lot does it. " Felicia reached up and kissed his chin.
"No it doesn't but you know who I don't have as my enemy?" Peter said with a smirk and looked into her eyes.
"Who may that be, Mr. Parker?" Felicia said with a smirk of her own.
"Oh, you know the beautiful Felicia Hardy. " Peter slowly leaned down and gave her a deep kiss, pouring all of his feeling for his girl into it.
"Mmm damn right " Felicia smiled and pulled him in for another.
Well, guys that is chapter 2 of the story finished, I really am sorry about it being out a couple of days late but I hope it was worth it. This chapter brings some questions, What does Harry have to announce? Who is this boss that now has issues with Miles and what happens next for Peter and Felicia? Please let me know by dropping a review or two, it really helps out. I will see you all next week!
