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"Text" = Speech

'Text' = Thoughts

Spider-Man and Eri finally reached the police station. After gently landing outside the main entrance, Peter woke up the sleeping child.

"Hey, we're here," said Peter, "Do you remember what I told you?"

Eri simply nodded in response. Peter turned his attention to the building in front of him.

'Alright no big deal Parker, you've saved at least half of the officers working in there before. And it's not like they'll open fire with a kid with you. Worse case scenario, you get arrested, thrown in jail, and Aunt May dies in schock, no big deal...'

Spider-Man took a deep breath and walked inside the station holding Eri's hand. Almost immediately after walking through the door, every officer had their eyes on him. Some looked at him with fear, others with anger. Many were just plain confused.

"Spider-Man!" yelled one officer drawing his weapon, "You're under arrest-"

"Hey hey hey, take it easy," Spider-Man interrupted, "Now I know you guys want nothing more than to put me into a cell, but there are more concerning issues right now."

"That's being?"

"I'd like to report child abuse," Spider-Man gestured to Eri.

The cop turned his focus to the little girl. He looked at his fellow officers before holstering his weapons.

The officer sighed, 'Follow me."

A few seconds later they were in a back room with Eri munching on some donuts. Spidey attempted to reach for one but one of the officers gave a mean glare at him.

"Alright, I'm going to need your name," said the officer.

"Eri..." the child replied.

"Last name?"

"I don't have one, "

"Alright, do you know your parent's names?"

"No, Mommy and Daddy are both gone now,"

Being an orphan himself, that hit Peter hard.

"Then who did this to you?" asked the officer

"Overhaul" answered Eri.

"Do you know his real name?"

"I think it is Chisaki,"

"That's it?"

"I don't know the rest, sorry..."

"Okay this might be difficult for you," said the officer, "But could you describe what this Overhaul did to you."

"Overhaul says I'm cursed, but that my curse can be used to cure heroes..." Eri explained.

'Cure Heroes?' thought Peter, 'What does that mean?'

"...So he cut me up, he put things in, and took things out. He tore me apart and then put me back together," Eric shivered, "Over and over and over again"

Peter was mortified at these words, how could some to that to a child of all things.

"B-But how?! How are you alive after all that?!" said officer clearly terrified of what he heard.

"It's his quirk, he touches things and then they die..." said Eri,"Then he puts them back together..."

"I-I think I have enough..." the officer stammered, "Y-You two wait here."

The officer left the room leaving the two alone. Peter felt sick to his stomach, this abuse was way worse than anything he could have imagined.

"Did I do something wrong?" asked Eri.

"No no you did great Eri," the superhero patted the young girl on her head.

The two waited there for a couple of minutes before Eri spoke up, "What do we do now?"

"We're just waiting for the cops to do their jobs," Peter explained, "Speaking of which I'll go see what's taking them so long"

Peter peeked through the door. He saw multiple officers working around the station, but one officer stood out in particular. He had a grim look on his face and was talking on his cell phone.

"Yes, the girl is here along with the bug...," said the man, "We'll deliver them both back to you right away...Of course we'll make sure they're brought to you alive...I won't fail you Overhaul."

Peter quickly closed the door, and turned to Eri.

"We need to go now!"

"Huh?" exclaimed the young girl.

"Now time to explain," Spider-Man picked up the young girl, "Alright now how to get out of here..."

'Spider-Sense!'

Multiple officers barged into the room at once with their guns raised.

"FREEZE! PUT YOUR HANDS UP!" yelled an officer, only to realize the room was empty.

"They've escaped!" yelled another officer, "They couldn't have gone far, find them!"

The officers began to run around the station searching for the duo, while Spider-Man and Eri watched from the air vents above.

"Air vents, my home away from home," Spider-Man quipped.

"Do you live here -Man," asked Eri.

"Uh no," replied Peter, "Also it's just Spider-Man, -Man was my father."

"Ah okay," Eri nodded.

"...I'm going to need to teach you about comedy later..."

They crawled through the air vent until they found the exit on the roof of the police station. From there the two swung off, neither sure of where they would go next.

Earlier,

"What are you waiting for?" Chisaki asked, "Are coming or wha-" he was cut-off as some weird sticky substance was suddenly attached to his face.

After recovering from the momentary shock, Chisaki used his quirk to destroy the substance. Only for his way to be blocked by the same sticky substance. He destroyed the obstacle easily, and noticed both the vigilante and Eri were nowhere to be found.

To say Overhaul was furious was an understatement, that bastard both got that disgusting substance on him, but also stole the key to his plans.

Chisaki took a deep breath, took out his phone and made a call , "Eri has been taken, I want you to find out everything you can about a vigilante named 'Spider-Man' Also call in our police connections. I want everyone on high alert, if you find them bring them back alive. I want to kill them myself..."

After he hung up, he walked back into the dark alley where the rest of his men were.

"I'm so sorry boss," said one of his men, "She just slipped past me and-AHHHH!"

The man exploded into a puddle of blood, with Chisaki not saying a word. He and his remaining men walked back towards their hideout.

'Spider-Man, just another person infected by heroism. Don't worry, I'll cure you soon enough, then I'll end your miserable existence...'

Present Time,

Spider-Man and Eri landed on the rooftop of a large building far away from the police station. Now one would see them up there, now Peter could figure out their next course of action.

"What happened?" asked Eri, "I thought you said the police would help us."

"Under normal circumstances they would," Peter explained, "But I'm guessing Overhaul paid them off."

"So...the police are on his side? Then that means we'll never escape him..." Eri looked down at the ground.

"Hey cheer up! Overhaul can't possibly buy off everyone..." Peter exclaimed.

'At Least I hope he can't...' Peter thought to himself.

"...Actually I think I know someone who can help us out," said Peter.

"Really, who is it?"

"A lawyer."

The Law Office of Nelson and Murdock,

Matthew Murdock sat in his office drinking coffee alone, anticipating Spider-Man's arrival. He could sense that Peter was swinging towards his office despite being several blocks away and nowhere in sight. It wasn't uncommon for the teenage vigilante to come to his office. Ever since they team-up at that circus, they often worked together. However what was unusual was who he was bringing with him.

The blind man grabbed his cane and walked towards the window in his office, opening it. A few seconds later did the teenage hero swing through his window and land on his floor striking a pose. He put down the small child he was carrying

"I told you to call before coming here," said Matt.

"I would, but I figured you'd already know I was coming" Peter replied.

"Who's this?" Matt gestured to the little girl. He took a closer look at her. Her heartbeat showed that she was nervous while also being malnourished, he could smell the blood coming from her wounds, he could taste the salt from her tears in the air. All these conclusions painted a clear picture, one that made Matt very angry.

"Her name is Eri," Peter explained, "Judging by your expression, I'm guessing you've already figured out what she's been through."

"Who did this to her?" he asked angrily.

"A guy going by the name Overhaul, real name Chisaki," said Peter, "You've heard of him?"

"As a matter fact I think I have," Matt walked towards his desk and pulled out a file, "His name is Kai Chisaki, he's the current head of the Shie Hassaikai, a yakuza group from the days before heroes."

"Yakuza, huh?" said Peter, "I knew that mask felt familiar, I've taken down a small group of thugs wearing the same kind of masks. I wonder what happened to them?"

"Knowing the Yakuza, they probably got out on bail. Either that or they're de-" Matt remembered there was a young girl in the room, "-definitely not happy."

"Um excuse me?" Eri asked nervously, "I was wondering your name?"

"Oh where are my manners, my name is Matthew Murdock," Matt straightened his suit, "Attorney at law."

"He's a friend of mine," Peter added, "He might look scary, but he's actually a big softy. He's also blind."

"Really?"

"Yeah, ever since I got into an accident as a kid," Matt took off his sunglasses revealing his blank white eyes.

"Woah," Eri was amazed.

"So how did you come across Eri in the first place?" Matt put his glasses back on.

Spidey rubbed the back of his head, "It's a long story..."

Spider-Man explained his confrontation with Overhaul, his rescue of Eri, and the situation at the police station.

"So he has some of the police in his pocket," said Matt, "That makes things a lot harder..."

"Yeah I'd imagined it would," Peter sighed, "I wouldn't be surprised if he bribed some pros too. Could you do your lawyer thing? Sue him or something?"

"It would be difficult," Matt explained, "According to the law, Chisaki runs a totally legitimate business. Unless we brought Eri in to testify, we would have no ground to stand on. Even then if Overhaul bribes the judge or the jury, then our efforts would be wasted."

"And Eri would be exposed to danger..." Peter added.

As Spider-Man and Matt contemplated the situation, the doors to the law office burst open. Foggy Nelson, Matt's best friend and partner rushed inside carrying what appeared to be takeout.

"Matt! Matt! You've got to see this-" Foggy stopped, looking at the hero and the little girl standing in their office.

"Foggy what's wrong?"

"H-Here I'll show you," Foggy picked up a remote on his desk and turned on the TV in the office, "You're going to want to see this Spider-Man"

"BREAKING NEWS: The Vigilante known as Spider-Man is wanted for the kidnapping of a young girl."

"Oh no..."

"Spider-Man was seen earlier today taking a young girl named Eri Chisaki from her father and swinging away from the scene. According to Police, officers attempted to peacefully reason with the vigilante, but were met with violent force."

"Oh c'mon, I didn't even touch their donuts!"

"Due to danger he possesses, and to make sure the girl is brought in safely, the Police have requested the help of many hero agencies in the area. It is not currently known why Spider-Man decided to take this girl, but the Police are asking the public to come forth if they have any information that may help the investigation."

Click!

Foggy turned off the TV, "Well I think you get the picture."

"This just keeps on getting worse and worse," Spidey shook his head.

"I'm sorry for causing you so much trouble..." Eri teared.

"Hey don't blame yourself, this isn't your fault," Peter consoled.

"Yes the only one at fault here is Overhaul," said Matt, "And we'll be sure to give him his due punishment."

"So what's the game plan now?" asked Peter.

"Protecting Eri should be our top priority right now," said Foggy.

"Yeah, she needs somewhere safe to stay tonight, preferably somewhere as far away from Chisaki as possible," said Matt.

Foggy turned to Peter, "How about your place, you live in the suburbs right?"

"What?!" Peter said surprised, "What would I tell Aunt May? Eri's picture is all over the news!"

"Don't worry I can take care of that," said Foggy, "Trust me".

"I-I'd like to stay with Spider-Man," said Eri looking up at the masked man.

"*sigh*...well if she's staying with me there's something I've gotta do," Peter turned to Eri, crouched down to her level and took off his mask, revealing brown hair, brown eyes, and a friendly smile.

"Hi Eri," Peter reached out his hand, "My name is Peter Parker, and I'm Spider-Man."

Eri stared at Peter's face for a couple of seconds before taking his stretched out hand and shaking it.

"Nice to meet you Peter," Eri smiled.

Meanwhile at the Nighteye Hero Agency,

"Mirio, Midoriya the police have recruited our agency to find this missing girl," said Sir Nighteye, "And I've decided to bring you two on the case."

"Yes Sir! We won't let you down!" Midoriya and Mirio said simultaneously.

"Good now let's review the facts," Nighteye opened a file containing information about the case, "The suspect is a local vigilante known as Spider-Man. He's been causing trouble for little over a year and a half now, fighting villains, and illegally helping in rescue missions."

Vigilantes, Izuku knew a lot about them. They were people who took the law into their own hands, fighting villains without a hero license. He honestly didn't know how he felt about them, they were technically breaking the law but they undeniably have helped people. Even some of his own actions like fighting Stain and saving Bakugou could be considered vigilantism. However Izuku definitely knew how he felt about this particular vigilante…

"The name of the little girl is Eri," Nighteye pulled out a photo of the girl, "We don't know why he took this girl in particular. But whatever he's up to we absolutely can not let him get away with it."

Mirio, Midoriya, and Nighteye looked intensely at each other.

"This is a very serious mission," said Nighteye, "Do you think you have what it takes to bring this vigilante to justice?"

"Of course, what kind of hero would I be If I couldn't save one little girl!" Mirio smiled.

"We'll do it!" Midoriya raised his fist up, "We'll save her for sure!"

'You better watch out Spider-Man, because Deku's here to stop you!'