Hey everyone, I apologize for the lack of update on this chapter, I was busy with a final year of my studies, so I barely had time to update this chapter. I have updated a chapter of Harry Potter: Curse of the Slytherin, I am in Chapter 6 writing, and the early writing chapter 3 on the Amazing Spider-Man, so I sincerely apologize. As for the cliffhanger on the last sentence. Oh, I have plans for the remaining two chapters and the side chapter, where you will understand why I gave the point of view of Kindred. so stay tuned.

As for chiripa012: I apologize for the lack of update.

Anon: Yep, I am a Flash/ Sha Shan fan, I like his relationship with Betty, but Flash and Sha Shan is my One True Pair

Luis z: Oh this chapter is for your suspense on the love triangle.

Spidey: Don't think I forgot to mention Jesse, I was just reintroducing Flash

Full Disclaimer: I do not own the rights. It belongs to Marvel Comics

Chapter 2

'Open your eyes, Peter, isn't it beautiful?' 'The sounds of laughter you see, the smell of damp place you feel' 'We all know what you did' 'And Now you face the truth'

Daily Bugle rooftop

"Good Morning New York, I am your host, . Jameson. Editor in chief of Daily Bugle, director of the number one podcast of America: What's up Bugle? and currently hosting a new reality show based on me as your star. Today I will uncover the secrets of one Peter Parker, Better known as the menacing Spider-Man..." 'Click' Peter ate the last bite of his hot dog and sighs contemptly after the biggest scandal news he had to endure the past couple of months, It had been tedious and frustrating to move from place to place, especially when protecting the identity of Mayday. Now Peter has to also protect a newborn on the way. He just wishes that everything goes ok, just... 'Sirens' 'Time to go'

It was a quick, but annoying for Peter, because there were people who clapped on his heroic stop after two reckless thug drivers, while the rest booing him, and calling him a coward. Peter ignored the remark and helped once again on webbing the thugs until the new captain he has never seen before. She was wearing formal captain attire, and her hair is short, sporting a tan on her face. She was smiling, despite some cops loathing him"Nice job on capturing Michael and Jake, we have been tagging them along for weeks, not since when Kingpin was still in jail" She said with a smile. Spider-Man flushed under the mask, due to the compliment she made. Before he shot a web, she motioned a wait to him and handed over a card. She answered his apparent question. "This is for the interview I am making in a week's notice. I want the whole city to know that it doesn't matter who's in the mask, it's what the deed and the duty this person is doing. Call me captain Yuri Watanabe, at your service" Captain Watanabe extended her hand, and Spider-Man returned with a nod and told her that he will be there.

Peter swung all the way to the damp alley of Queens, which was the start of his career, and went to the delicatessen where he uses to go with Aunt May, buying the flour for the famous wheat cakes, and also a cake for Mayday's 5th birthday. He just got the notice from Mary Jane and Peter almost forgot about it. Luckily the deli was right close to the alley, and so he bought the flour.

One of the things Peter likes as a human counterpart is witnessing the quiet neighborhood of Forest Hills. After the death of Aunt May, Peter had inherited the house, and so he decided to leave Stark Apartment, cutting the funds, for obvious reasons, but Stark still gives the money to the charity Peter and Mary Jane had made a week ago. That money went to the new organization, adjacent to the Ben and May foundation. It is called F.E.A.S.T, founded by Martin Li, and Peter had heard of him, apparently, Martin had visited Aunt May on her last breath. She has signed a will that Peter would get a share from the charity, and here he is, he is blessed, his wife is blessed, and most importantly, his children are happy.

Humming in excitement, Peter didn't notice the beeline run and almost made him trip, Luckily with ease, he caught the giggling girl, Mayday Parker. "I missed you daddy"Mayday grinned. "I missed you too, pumpkin. Sorry, I was late, I had to do some shopping for your birthday cake, I will be baking the best chocolate cake a daughter could ask for" Peter smiled and the smile warmed the giggling girl. "It better be good, last time you messed up my favorite cupcake" Mayday playfully pouted. "Hey, I take an offense, besides, it was your mother's idea" Peter hadn't realized the slip he made, so he apologized immediately. "My lips are sealed" Mayday did the action. "Good" Peter sighs in relief. "Race you to the home daddy" Mayday playfully poked his ribs, and Peter felt the small blow. The girl is strong, he hasn't spared a thought of examining it, he will examine further her powers after the party.

The house was chaotic, filled with sketches all over the place, Normie was watching the cartoon and looked oblivious as always. Peter knew that Mayday and Normie are partners in crime, they always know the back of the hand, and always protect their little oath. It is cute in a way. Normie became 'close' to Peter, after coping with the death of his father, Harry Osborn, Peter's best friend. The relieving part is Normie doesn't know he is Spider-Man, but that still makes Peter guilty, because Normie kept asking why Spider-Man didn't help his father. Another good question, but Harry was far gone to the depths of madness, Yes he had earned his redemption, but it was too late.

"Uncle Peter!" Normie's high pitch voice ran toward Peter. The nine-year-old hugged Peter, and Peter returned the warm hug, by looking into the innocent boy's eyes. Peter vows to protect Normie, he vows to give the boy the life he deserves. "You brought the lollipop I asked you?" Normie asks. 'Oh no!' Peter once again forgot the request. "I...I..." Peter tried to make a lame excuse, but Mayday beat him up to it. "What my clumsy father means that he forgot, but I didn't. Here Normie" Mayday said, handing over the lollipop. Peter smiles a bit for the closeness of Mayday toward Normie, but the guilt swarms over Peter. How can he protect Normie, if he forgets what the boy wants? Normie must have sensed the awkward look, and he smiles toward Peter and spoke. "I am just teasing you, Uncle Peter, I know you are busy with Bugle job and all" Normie said. 'Oh no, he still didn't know that I quit my job' Before Peter responds. A sound of Liz calling the kids, and once again he was saved by Liz and heavy pregnant Mary Jane. She sensed the pleading eyes of Peter, motioning him for a soft hug, and so Peter did, rubbing the belly. "I am sorry MJ, I am sorry for what I have brought to you, all of you," Peter said. "What for, lover?" Mary Jane asks with a smile. "Everything, trying to make a legal court action against JJJ, and this hiding, despite we are blessed with the funding and all. I just felt that I didn't make enough" Peter babbles, and then Mary Jane smacked his face, and he felt the blow. "Peter Benjamin Parker, stop being a sob story for once and enjoy what you have. With Annie on the way, and the party we will make for Mayday. Just cheer up a bit, you may never know what the future holds" Mary Jane said. the way she says it felt out of context, as if out of a cheesy tv show, but Peter disregarded it. For once he gets to enjoy the bliss he is having, and nothing will ever stop him.

The birthday party went well for the Parkers, including the small people who were invited and...Jameson. The interaction between Peter and JJJ was as awkward as the first time they met each other a long time ago. Nevertheless, it was a blissful birthday party for Mayday. Plenty of embarrassing photos for blackmail, and memorable photos for future occurrences. It wasn't until the unexpected knock happened in the middle of the night.

Peter, alarmed, went to peep through the peephole, and his face went white of pale and shock, it cannot be, he was dead, they buried him, he helped the burial! the sound of Mary Jane and Liz zapped him out of the bubble, and Peter turned to stare at Mary Jane, She was confused about why the somber face, and then he spoke. "You do know I can hear you guys talking right?" The voice he hadn't heard since his death.

To picture the look of Liz wouldn't describe Peter's exploding thoughts, he saw her motioning a nod, and with trembling hands, Peter opens the door. There he was, Harry Osborn in all his glory. "Peter Benjamin Parker, you got fat," Harry said in his signature sarcastic nature. he hugged, and Peter cringed, but had to return the hug, the hug was tight, and Harry managed to whisper through Peter's ear. "Never thought to give your old pal a call buddy? it's not like I was in hell and brought back" Harry drawled. It felt like a jolt, a circuit, that fused Peter's brain, where he stayed back, staring at Harry's smirking green eyes. "You don't remember do you?" Harry said. Peter saw Harry turning to smile toward Mary Jane, and she nods, making Peter shocked. He managed to hold Harry a bit forcedly, but Harry pushed him away roughly, making Peter landing onto the chesterfield.

Peter's eyes widened when he sees centipede, lurching out of Harry's back, and trying to entrap Peter, but Peter was quick, so he evaded the centipede, despite the tryout, the force of Mary Jane, Liz, and surprisingly Mayday stopped him, making him incapable to push them. Peter saw Harry laughing maniacally, and the words escaped from Peter's desperate mouth. "Who are you? what do you want?" It sounded like a hoarse way, but it escaped as a tone of fear. "You are always clueless, after all of this time, the dance we had made, the chaos we have erupted. You still run away and pretend that everything will be ok. I hand it to you Pete" Harry said. Peter witnessed Harry's face twisted into a hideous look, suddenly the 'memories' of facing this creature sprawled over him, and then Peter screamed. "Ah, music to my ears. Just like I told you, the worst is yet to come. You see pal, I am just a pawn, the real Kindred is right in front of you, in fact, he is right there." Harry said with an evil grin. The agony calmed down, and Peter saw two figures, Harry, with his hideous look, and another wearing the same, but it isn't a mask. The man stared at him with a contempt look, but Harry kept on talking. "You see old buddy, this world you thought you are living is the pigmentation of a reality you could've made, but your sad little

It was 2 AM, and the light snore of Mary Jane calmed his beating heart. The nightmare felt real, As if he was there, this girl must have drugged him, giving him the fake memory. What's mysterious that she looked exactly like he was dreaming. Only younger. The look of Kindred smiling at him giving the shivers, so he stood up, and went to the kitchen, not noticing that Mary Jane was already awake.

Peter looked onto the heavy rain, rubbing his temples, trying to find the answers to his burning questions and why she is here, of all places, and the right moment? It's as if fate is mocking him, telling him that he will never succeed, what's weird is the dream felt different, the reality also felt different, Peter was still Spider-Man, but with a different motive and background. Not only that, the flat he and Mary Jane are sharing is also a clue that something is wrong because in his dream, it was his old house, the house he shared with his dea... NO! Aunt May! Peter proceeds to ring the name May Parker and it was ringing, ringing, ringing, making Peter almost losing his patience. "Peter?" the sound of sleepy Aunt made Peter sigh in relief. "Are you ok Peter?" May asked. Peter took the time to rub his temples and then proceeds to smile. "I am fine Aunt May, your voice is enough" Peter said. "W...well, I am glad that you are ok my dear nephew, is everything ok?" Aunt May asks. The sound of the lightning must have distracted him, and the hum of his aunt brought him back to reality. "Yes Aunt May, everything is alright," Peter said. "Do you want me to come right now?" May asks skeptically. " Aunt May, I just wanted to let you know that I am fine, it's all," Peter said. They ended the phone call with ease, and Peter sighs loudly, and noticed soft hands behind him, out of instinct, he held those hands and kissed it, turning toward the worry looking, Mary Jane. The dream he had, pictured the pregnant Mary Jane, and Peter's eyes widened, almost made him have a panic attack. Luckily she held him close and proceeded to hug him. "We will go see Dr. Richards Peter, no buts," Mary Jane said. Peter lets a smile, despite the horrible nightmare, and a shadowy figure, far away from the apartments, looking towards the couple.

Osborn Mansion, New Jersey: Midnight

"The statistics are staggering Mr. Osborn, with the flux of 30 percent coming from Oscorp must have been forcing the staff of Alchemax to overdrive" The dark-skinned man said. Norman sat on the chair, pouring Scotch Whiskey, drowning in boredom, but the news of his newly inducted Oscorp did indeed rise from the grave. The fools thought he would be dead, now he also owned Ravencroft. Yes, with that Norman can seize the possession on all stock markets, including the dreaded Stark Corporation. He took a long sip, and then stared at the worker with gleam.

The worker didn't seem to faze by the ominous look of Norman, so Norman stood up, and took a short walk on the shelf, picking up a book he reads fondly. That's when the employee notices. Norman enjoys giving small torture to his staff and his guards. Shows his superior approach, now him doing business with the hideous demon, with a pact to make his worst enemy Peter Parker to suffer. And to make amends with Harry. Norman doesn't mind giving his 'partner' a little bit of fun, the infamous smirk appeared, because he saw Kindred right before the dark-skinned employee.

Norman turned on the classic vinyl record from Beethoven and the fun begins. "You know why I like Beethoven? it's not because he is deaf, it is because of a message he delivers. And he delivers quite fathomable" Norman let a gleam, and the employees on the mansion, seems to realize the tension before they do anything, Norman witnesses the centipede slashing through their ribcages like a torn paper. He takes another sip, watching the slaughter happening, and he laughs with a spark on his eyes.

"Really Norman, Beethoven? I always knew you like classic music, but not that type of classic" Kindred said, wiping the blood from his hands. Norman ignores the remark, and sat on the table, watching like a hawk to his 'friend'. His 'friend' did not move a muscle, and sat on a chesterfield, far away from the chair Norman sits, facing to him as if it is a chess game. Kindred smiles, and the hideous smile still makes Norman shiver, and Norman never shivers. "What? cat got your tongue?" Kindred asked. Something in his tone felt familiar as if he heard that before. "Looks like you are not into parties. Now to business, have you done as I commanded?" Kindred asks calmly. Norman studies the lanky man, as if analyzing from top to bottom, and then spoke. "Yes, I have dispatch Code: Mayday," Norman said in a passive tone. Kindred did not say a word, nor turned away. He instead kept staring, like in a familiar smug way. Norman took another sip and then kept on staring toward Kindred as if he is an interesting specimen. "I take it you also proceed with our plan?" Kindred asks. Norman did not respond, he kept on staring again, noticing the features look gaunt, hollow as if the monster had been to hell. Norman has never seen Kindred, when he had a brain-damage, he heard few words, few whispers. He was believed that Kindred to be Harry, and it was Harry for a moment, but Norman knows this isn't a real Harry because, despite the animosity between him and Harry, no one has shown a true hatred toward Norman other than Spider-Man and Peter Parker. He took another sip and assessed his question carefully. "What is your gain freak?" Norman said with a bored tone. Kindred ignored the question and then spoke in a condescending way. "Now to another plan," Kindred said, he brought a serum with the name 'Warren, Miles' Kindred said. Norman's eyes widened, and he raised his voice. "Where did you get this?!" Norman asked. "I thought you have trusted me Norman, Tsk tsk, you think you always have plan B, in fact, I already initiated the plan, this whole let's taunt Spider-Man with Code: Mayday was just a distraction," Kindred said. He turned to face the window and the centipede detached from his sleeve, dragging Norman, adding a bit of pressure on his neck "You see Norman, I already knew your plan of double-crossing, the whole asking why I am here, and what's my purpose. I know you have resurrected me, and I thank you for that, but I cannot do this with a loose end" Kindred said. And then 'Snap' Norman fell on the floor, dreading to see his plan fail. Kindred again spoke from the background. "I know you have just helped me and brought out what I am intended, but I had other plans for your old pal. You have tormented me in the past, called me a failure, that I cannot reach. Time for you to learn your lesson. I already saved Peter's loose end, which has always been you, but you were too close to know my true plan" Kindred said. He brought the red pigeon that gawked and the red beaming eyes shone toward Kindred, and Kindred knelt. "It is commenced, master. I shall spare the agony what Parker had done, till his last breath."

Thompson Apartment:

Flash woke up a bit forcedly, due to his years, serving, so it became pretty normal. Rubbing his tired eyes, he noticed that Sha Shan wasn't here, but the bed is still disheveled. He noticed a note, etched on the nightstand, he picked it up and read what's written.

Babe,

I had to leave early in the morning because I had a shift at 6 AM. I will be probably back around 20 PM, so leave the bed warm. warm kisses

Sha Shan,

Flash grinned, and sets the note on the nightstand, getting ready for his day, but noticed that the clock was 14 PM. Jesus, he must be very tired! anyhow, a good shower, a calm anise tea, and some relaxing music are what Flash needs.

A sudden knock happened right after Flash just finished a hot shower wash, alarmed, he wears a spare army shirt, and keeping the towel tight, he peeped through the peephole, and his eyes widened in disbelief. There she was, his sister, Jesse Thompson! Flash searched for any spare jeans, and he saw the one he wore yesterday. Looks worn, but better than greeting a member of his family with a towel! Flash immediately opens the door, and he was engulfed with a tight hug, Flash returned it, and grins, because she and his mum are the best things that kept him sane, sure he made amends with his deceased father, but the mental torture he had been through, is still latching with him forever. What Flash saw, would never describe a joy he had missed. His mother stood there, gracefully. Flash motioned his mother to come for a family hug and so they had.

"I can't believe that you came back a week ago! why didn't you tell us? do you want to give mom a heart attack?!" Jesse said hysterically. Flash laughs a bit loudly but stopped abruptly from the glare of his mother, so he toned his laugh, and resumed to brew more tea for his family. He helped to pour the tea, and they nodded courtesy. "To answer your question dear sister, I woke up in the middle of nowhere, naked, and feeling tinges of cold. Luckily I found my Dog Tag for some reason because I am not joking, I had that shards of memory loss, swimming on my head, and that's how I remembered. Everything" Flash said. "Interesting" Jesse said, taking a sip of hot tea. Flash notices the uneasiness through his sister, and the questionably quiet of his mother because she was the one who would corner him if he does something wrong, albeit not forcedly, unlike his father.

Flash took another sip and motioned to his sister to let it out. "I...I mourned you, everyone did. The last time we saw you, you had an infectious smile, radiating through your eyes. That was the last time we saw you" Jesse said with a sad tone. Flash remembered the last time he saw them, the time he was walking through a prosthetic leg. "I also notice a big change, oh brother of mine. You got your legs back for some reason" Jesse said with a deadpan expression. "And you are not at least shocked? even you mom?" Flash said, looking through his uncharacteristically quiet of mother. "Well, I discovered who Venom was, this so-called Agent Venom, the way he saved me. I recognized the voice when I saw the hollow eyes, so if I can recognize the monster on the suit is my son, so I am not surprised to believe that crazy events could happen" Rose said with a careful tone. "Actually mom, Jess. I didn't want to inform Venom the whereabouts of you guys, not with endangering my secret." Flash said. "Ah! a true Spider-Man fan. Spoken like him" Jesse said. 'You wouldn't believe that the man under the mask was my childhood punching bag, but a great friend. A loyal friend that I am blessed to know of' Flash kept to himself but nods to his sister's statement.

They talked for a bit, catching up on what happened after his 'death'. He whistled for his sister's new job, and clapped for his mother's involvement on the Thompson Foundation, raising money to help awareness of Children who were suffering in leukemia and other rare cancers. Flash only briefly explained his revival, keeping the 'naughty' details with Sha Shan. The way they were chatting normally as if they would meet each other sent a spiraling effect toward Flash. He smiled and thanked whoever brought him back to have a second redemption, he got his life back, his ex-wife back, and most importantly his family back.

Baxter Building: The next day

Of all things, Peter loathes, getting tested on whatever preferences is on top of the list. Mary Jane insisted for him to be tested, because of the gut-wrenching nightmare he had. Despite that, the results were normal and Reed was baffled, but Peter felt alright unless Reed frowns, and that does not bode well. Nevertheless, He gave a thumbs up to Peter and ushers him to follow.

"I am surprised that nothing happens in your brain scanner, especially with the frequent spike of brain cellular activity. What's coincidently weird that it is the same onto the girl you brought me with, this 'Mayday' " Reed said. Peter furrows his eyebrows, wondering if the girl has experienced the same nightmare as he had. He saw Mary Jane, chatting with Sue Storm, and the two made a waving motion for their loved ones, but Mary Jane felt grim as if she hasn't been eating for a month. Something isn't right, This girl has to be involved in this, so that's why Reed brought him up, to confront the girl.

They opened the door, and they were surprised that Mayday sat on the chair that was guarded by strong styrofoam, reading a book. Not just any book, A book of Pym particles: revamped. Peter's all-time favorite book. He made a note that she is a nerd just like him. She did not feel the two gentlemen, walking through the room, and that irritated Peter a bit, but he kept his temper in check. Reed on the other hand smiled and clicked the telecom, speaking. "Good Evening May, you remember me right?" Reed said. That caught her attention and she smiled, reminiscent of Mary Jane's infectious smile. "The tests are complete, you share no complete clone copy of one Peter Parker," Reed said.

Peter could've sworn he saw her shudder, for some impulsive reason, he wants to hold her and hug her, because a flash memory of another Mayday, the one on his dream suddenly popped off, the sound of her giggle made him almost melt. "But you still cannot leave, because frankly, I have detected other chemical component, that is still in your system," Reed said. 'What?' Peter thought. "I wanted to let you say hi to the man who might be your father," Reed said. Peter felt his legs go lead, managing to calm himself down, and what happened next might make him explode. "I already knew he is my father, a terrible failure of a father might ask you" May spoke. Something in her tone spoke sassiness. The girl is smart, nerdy, and rebellious. but revealing him to be a 'father' took a toll on him, and the flashes of the dream he had, almost made him out of control.

"Possibly but the detection of Goblin serum blocks the full exact copy that contradicts my theory, so it is possible he might be not your father," Reed said calmly. Peter saw May stood up and stared at both of the men. smirking and grinned. "Oh, he is my father alright, I know from the look when I see it. Tell that loser of a father of mine, that he does not know why he did that, why he puts himself on a hole he cannot escape. Now if you excuse me, gentlemen, I have a book to finish" She finished with an annoying smile, unlike the one he saw minutes ago. Peter was shocked by the way she spoke, almost similar to the one of his dream, and then the jolt came back, making him drop on the floor with agony until he heard his voice. 'Parker!' 'Meet me at the abandoned Ravencroft Maximum Prison' 'We have unfinished business together' The demonic voice of Kindred said, Peter shouts in agony and he collapses once again, noticing a gleam of red light shining in May's eyes.

Osborn Mansion:

Kindred wiped the blood off the walls and dispatched several centipedes to dispose of the hollow body of Norman before the sound of Wilson Fisk made him grin evilly. He picked it up and spoke "Hello old friend," Kindred said. Kindred smiled widely for the uneasiness and Fisk spoke "What do you want?" Fisk asked. "Aw can't an old friend greet his best friend? I thought we are buddies, I own you, you may think you are hotshot, a fat, disposable henchman that was lucky to be a kingpin of crime due to lack of leadership of the mob boss. I know everything about you Wilson, your cowardice approach to assassinate your old boss, so you can have your tantrum. I still own you, because I can bring your son back. Oh yes, I have the powers and I am capable to also crush it right in front of you Wilson" Kindred said. 'Let's not forget what you did to me old pal' he thought. "I am not here to argue, I am here to speak to Norman, he owes me an explanation of the unwanted chaos in Ravencroft Prison," Fisk said a bit uncomfortably. "Unfortunately Mr. Osborn took a long vacation, he will never be back but thank you for your consideration. I have to go now, I have unfinished business. Nice having a conversation with you, Goodbye" Kindred said with a gleam, and he crushed the phone. He still has unfinished business, and he will finish it with the serum on his hand.

Kindred stared at the mirror, hollow eyes staring back, and he took off the bandages, the mansion was dark, so to explain his grotesque feature is unfathomable. Pete believed that Kindred to be Harry but it wasn't, it is much darker than they both expected, Kindred kept staring at the window long enough until he shattered the taunting mirror, and the Red pigeon showed up on the window. Stitching his bandage, he knelt right before the pigeon and spoke. "Everything is in plan master, I will convince Parker to show up, and I know he will not go alone, so I will bring a secret weapon, a double agent," Kindred said. The Pigeon cawed again, the red eyes shone, telling him that he better not fail, and Kindred, with all his hard exteriors, lets a tear out of his hideous face, suddenly he moaned in pain, tasting the wrath of his master. The pigeon cawed, tell him to rise up and Kindred knelt again. "I will not disappoint you, master. Rest assured the meeting with Parker and his loved one, Mary Jane will never happen or the dire space-time continuum will doom your plan" Kindred said. The pigeon cawed one last time before it leaves,

Kindred, with the, suffering he had experiences, lashes his anger to destroy the Osborn mansion, and then rips the portrait of Norman Osborn with such hatred. He will end the pain Parker had started, so he closes his eyes, and focuses on his newfound ability, telepathy. He found Parker, staring at the girl that would be the demise of him unless she is dead, and so Parker will pay for the damages. He smiled under his closed eyes and whispers. "Parker," he said. He felt Peter twitch in agony and he smiled, continuing to talk "Meet me at the abandoned Ravencroft Maximum Prison" he said, and finished with a soft whisper "We have unfinished business together" He said, and collapsed after experiencing the power of telepathy. Kindred dropped down to the floor and lets out a sob that was leaking and ushered into a fetal position, begging for the nightmare to end. He rose up and smiles for one last thing, and his plan is complete, so he disappeared, out of trace.

Thompson Apartment

The sounds of the lightning always made Flash shiver, during his military training, and Vietnam War, there were countless lightning storms, and one of them almost knocked the Foxtrot-63, which Flash was there. Nonetheless, it wasn't a cup of tea for him

He checked his messages on his phone, seeing none from Andi, and latter from anyone he knows of, The sounds of Sha Shan light snoring, in the middle of the night, brought a wide smile toward Flash. They finally rekindled with a hell of making love, but regardless, they confessed their problems in the past and trying to assess the 'marriage' which they divorced in the past. They are slowly making it official after jumping on the Betty bandwagon, and Andi. Andi was more of like a sister to Flash, considering he already had one, but Andi was like a punky sister whom Flash respected, during his time as a coach. He knows she feels different toward him. He couldn't shatter her hopes, now he is back to Sha Shan, but that does not mean they will end their friendship.

Their friendship bonded literally and spiritually. The Klyntar species makes them close than another, and Flash would do anything to keep Andi safe, knowing full well that she is capable to help herself. Flash smiles for the memory of Agent Venom and Anti Venom, he really misses having the sensation, to go out there, saving a civilian, be a hero. He still remembers the last time he spoke to Peter on treating Venom, when he sensed the rage on the klyntar. He is also bonded to the creature, he knows that their motive was always for the better good, despite a twisted way, but they would never harm a soul. There are exceptions though and Carnage is one of them.

The apartment is cold, colder than usual, Flash went to check on the thermometer, and his eyes widen that the thermometer was a room temperature. It can't be, the room was freezing as if he is in the North Pole. Trusting his military instinct, Flash turned with a quick reflex, and he felt his skin crawl at the look of a hideous figure. The figure leaked centipedes, and they swarmed the door, bathroom, and surprisingly the bedroom which Flash and Sha Shan share. It is as if the figure knows Flash's sudden intention, to grab a weapon.

The figure stood motionless, almost an hour, and Flash grows annoyed so he spoke softly. "What do you want?" avoiding to raise an alarm on his sleeping lover, and the alarm he instilled. The figure continued doing his silent treatment and kept on staring which made Flash feeling uncomfortable. Flash raised his voice slightly and then the centipede came close to ambush Flash, almost suffocating him.

The centipede dragged him close to the disfigured man, and the man finally spoke. "Not so tough without your toys eh Eugene" The man spat and smirk. The way he pronounced his actual name, felt familiar to Flash, and the man smirked wider as if he sensed his uneasiness. "Don't worry my old friend, all is in due time, for now, it is not about who I am, it is what I want, and I want you to kill someone for me." The man said. "I am done doing anything related to the military buddy. I refuse your offer" Flash spat. "I knew you would say that" The man released Flash and snapped his finger, bringing Sha Shan in his grasp.

Flash gasped and attempted to throttle the man, but the centipedes blocked him, making him defenseless. "Don't worry soldier, I will never harm her" The man said, holding the sleeping form of Sha Shan with odd care, and then smirked. "What would you feel if I flayed her alive, and I would let the demons in hell eat her. She is just part of the equation, your mother, sister, and Andi joins" The man smirked. Flash's eyes widen in horror, and he almost gave up, but still retains his identity, by playing along with the enemy. "Or the juicy part, what made you think that who revived you?" the man said. Flash tried to connect the missing pieces and he looked into the hideous man face to face and gasped again. "You have one hour to decide, or your loved ones will face the wrath of hell. See you in Ravencroft, Eugene" The hideous man said. The hideous man left, along with Sha Shan, and Flash tried to ration his beating heart, he has to do what the hideous man says, but he knows someone that would save the mess. He will pay a visit to his old friend.

Author's note: I know I left the chapter with a cliffhanger, All will be explained in Chapter 3 and the tie in of chapter 3. All of you will understand why I included Kindred as a POV character because for obvious reasons, I was disappointed in Nick Spencer's run on the current The Amazing Spider-Man. we waited for 2 years, in order to see an age-old family feud. I had theories that Kindred would be Pre-OMD Peter, but what I had in stores of my version of this Kindred will make your skin crawl. Give me your feedback and thank you for your patience guys.