lj: Alternate universe. And Gwen's death was always an accident.
This is 616. No Cindy or Miles.
Yes OMD did not happen.
Andrea is Peter and MJ's adopted daughter. That's the joke.
Guest chapter 2: This is 616. And the Bride thing never made sense or even explained in cannon. So we made up our own stuff.
Co-Writter: GhostKaiser23
Disclaimer: We do not own Spider-Man or Marvel
Shinobi Spider
Chapter 3: History
It was some months ago, back in this world's timeline. Peter was getting dressed, scars over his body "Hmm...Hnn." He sighed; his body was bruised and cut.
"Peter." MJ's voice spoke gently as she rose to his side
"Hey MJ, sorry. Did I wake you?" He smiled gently
"No." She yawned quietly "I heard you wince." She slowly and softly hugged him "You don't have to keep doing this Tiger." She whispered, rubbing his back
"I have to...It's our home." Peter answered, humming gently at his wife's touch
"Peter. The Spider-Man has protected our village for nearly twenty years. I think it's time you hang up the armour, the threats are gone." Mary-Jane frowned "You have a daughter, she needs you."
"I know...that's WHY I have to do this." Peter answered
"Peter." She frowned, turning him to face her "It is time to put down the armour. Andrea is getting older; she needs you there to train her. She is not ready to take over if something happens to you. Besides, the ninja are more than capable of taking up the slack with Spider-Man gone. We are in a time of peace; all of our enemies are gone. We can relax."
"I... I guess you are right." Peter sighed, looking down at his hands "It's just that... I've been doing this for so long. I don't know what else TO do."
"Be a father. And a leader." She smiled, kissing him lovingly
"... Thanks MJ." He smiled, the door suddenly bursting open
"Wake up you two, we've got the festival today!" Their recently turned 16 year old daughter grinned, dressed in a white and gold kimono
"We are up Andrea, we're up." Peter laughed. Today was the anniversary of their village's creation, Weaving Day. A day of celebration and fun
"Come on!" Andrea smiled as she pulled her parents up
"Andrea, calm down." Peter laughed once more. The three soon got out of bed and out of the house, dressed and ready to see the town. Everyone was happy, decorations all over the place. It was a celebration that the people were enjoying. Games, food, sights and colours abound. They was so much celebration that anyone would smile at the very sight
"Come on, let's go." Andrea smiled, pulling her dad to one of the stands
"Okay, okay." Peter laughed
"Excitable, like you." MJ teased, smiling at the two
"Oh haha." Peter rolled his eyes as Andrea was trying a snack from the stand
"Ah, My Lord. My Lady." the proprietor spoke. "Care for a toffee apple?"
"We're fine." Peter assured
"Very well."
"Oh..." Andrea pouted
"You can have one." Peter rolled his eyes "You're a big girl Andrea."
"Thank you!" Andrea smiled. "How much?" Andrea asked the owner
"Four dollars." The shopkeeper answered
"Here you go." Andrea answered, handing over the money
"Bit pricey." Peter noted
"I'm sorry, My Lord. My family is going through rough times. My daughter-in-law is ill." The Shop keep answered. Peter was silent, as if judging... Before he smiled and shook his hands "It is fine, here." He instructed, giving $300 "M-My Lord! This is too much!" The shopkeeper gasped, almost stumbling back in shock
"Take it." Peter nodded
The man's hands cautiously took the money and looked up at Peter "Thank you, thank you, My Lord!"
"Just help your daughter-in-law get better." He smiled
"I will. Thank you, My Lord." The man bowed and put the money safely away.
"Thank you, dad." Andrea smiled as she bit into her toffee apple
"It's fine." He smiled
"We should keep moving." MJ whispered to Peter, as she came back holding a bag of ointment
"Why?" Peter blinked
"We've more of the festival to see; don't we?" MJ asked
"True." He smiled
Andrea linked arms with her father as she ate her toffee apple, while her other linked his other arm. The 16 year old smiled happily at the field "Will we see the fireworks?" Andrea asked hopefully
"I'm sure we will." Peter nodded
The three sat down on a nearby mound, surrounded by the people of the village.
*? ? ?*
It was some years ago, a white-haired girl was running through the streets of the Spider Village, she was holding a loaf of bread close to her. She was looking around desperately, trying to avoid the people chasing her... When she bumped into a brown haired child "Oomph! S-Sorry!" The white-haired girl apologised, panting in worry "M... My prince!" She gasped
"Huh? Oh, are you okay?" A young Peter Parker asked, helping the girl up
"Y... yes." She mumbled gently
"Where is she?" An adult's voice called out
"Hmm!" The white-haired girl flinched and wanted to run away
"W-wait!" Peter spoke, he held her arm and stopped her from running off
"Wh-What're you doing? Let me go!" The girl panicked
"What's going on?" He asked in worry
"I-" The girl tried to explain, but she had dropped her bread on the floor. She knelt down trying to pick it up, but then an apple had fallen out as well.
"Huh?" He blinked
"There she is!" A guard appeared from the corner
"What's going on?!" Peter yelled at the guard
"M-My young Lord! I'm on the pursuit of this thief. She stole food from a merchant." The Guard answered
"What?" He gasped
"She stole from a merchant, sire. And you've caught her red-handed." The guard answered, grabbing the girl by her arm
"Let her go." He frowned
"What?" The guard gasped
"Huh?" The girl asked as she winced from the grip of the guard
"Let her go, she's starving!" Peter ordered
"Y-Yes, my Young Lord." The guard answered, letting her go.
The girl fell to the floor and panted, looking up at Peter, who helped her back up and picked up the bread "Here." Peter smiled
"Wh...Why?" The girl asked tearfully, being shown kindness
"You're hungry." He shrugged
"I...I can't thank you enough." The girl panted, her eyes getting heavy
"Well you are apparently a good thief." Peter smiled "Become a ninja, a defender for the village. I'll pay for your training."
"I...Ah..." The girl fell to the floor, exhausted.
"Whoa!" Peter gasped as he caught her.
"Don't worry, I've got you." He smiled
*? ? ?*
Now we're a few years down the line, in the temple of the Spider Village. A young blonde girl is sitting with her master, learning the ways of being a Shrine Maiden. She was holding her large paintbrush, waving it with both hands "That's it, my dear. Now, concentrate." The Shrine Master spoke calmly "Focus on the Web."
"The Web..." The blonde girl breathed slowly, trying to envision it "The Web." She whispered, the brush glowing gently
"That's it. Remember: the brush is an extension of who you are. It is not just a tool." The master added "And you are an extension of the web, it flows through you."
"Yes Master." The blonde haired girl began to paint in the air, symbols appeared before her.
"Boo!" A black haired girl, a younger Andrea, yelled with a grin
"GAH!" The blonde haired girl leapt in the air and messed up a symbol
BOOM!
The whole room was covered in a black soot, the master, Gwen and Andrea were coughing from said explosion "Princess Andrea." The master frowned
"*cough* Sorry." Andrea apologised "I didn't know you where training."
"Well...Yeah. I was." Gwen answered while wiping off the soot, blushing
"Lady Andrea, why are you here?" The Master asked
"I came to visit Gwen." She said
"Master?" Gwen asked her teacher who was still getting soot off his face
"...Very well. We can try this later." The Master sighed before he then walked off
"Sorry about the scare, Gwen." Andrea apologised
"It's could've been worse." Gwen answered
"I could have done something bad." She grumbled
"Yeah, well...you didn't. And it was only in the temple...I'll have to clean it up later." Gwen answered. Andrea nodded lightly, still looking sad. Gwen looked at Andrea and gently grasped her hand "It's okay."
"Okay." The princess smiled "Want to go for lunch?"
Gwen blushed again, but only slightly. "That...I'd like that."
"Should we meet Cindy at the barbeque?" The Princess smiled
"I think we've already had one." Gwen chuckled lightly. Andrea just blushed again and sighed "I'd really like to go to the barbeque." Gwen smiled
"Sure." Andrea smiled "Let's go." The two headed to the barbeque, hand in hand...and soon the scenery changed
* ? ? ?*
A red haired eleven year old grunted, slashing a training sword "Hey!" A voice called out, it was a young Peter Parker, about the same age as the red-haired child
"H... Hello My Prince." the red head bowed
"Hey, nice to meet you." Peter smiled, seeing the red-haired girl
"It is an honour to meet you, Prince Parker." She bowed gently
"Please, just call me "Peter". There's no need to be formal." Peter smiled, bowing back "You're really good with that thing!"
"I...Thank you. It's not normal for many girls to acquire these skills but...I don't want to be a damsel." The red-haired girl answered "I want to be a kennjtsu master, a great female ninja for the village."
"That's a good dream." Peter responded.
"Thank you." She blushed "What about you, Prin...Peter." The girl asked
"Huh?" he asked
"What's your dream?" The girl repeated cautiously
"... My drama?" He blinked
"No, no...Sorry. My wording's horrible." The girl blushed and covered her mouth
"... I'm lost." he shrugged
"... What is your dream?" She asked after a few seconds
"Oh...Well...I think...Maybe just everyone, being happy." Peter answered "I...I don't think I caught your name."
"Mary-Jane." She smiled
"That's a beautiful name." Peter blushed "It's nice to meet you MJ."
"M-MJ?" MJ asked, liking the nickname
"Yeah, I think it suits you." Peter answered
"... Thank you." She smiled
* ? ? ? *
A young Korean girl was following her father, walking into the Parker Castle "This place is amazing, Father." The young girl whispered, seeing the large castle.
"You will be working here one day, Cindy." Her father smiled
"I will?" The young Cindy asked hopefully
"Our family have been the advisors to the village leaders for generations." he nodded
"I'll do my best, Father." Cindy answered as they stopped and waited in the foyer of the palace. A 19 year old Peter Parker ran down the halls, a just as old Mary-Jane chasing after her lover
"Oh, your highness!" Cindy's father spoke, quickly bowing.
"Ah! Oh, hey." He greeted with a smile as he skidded to a stop
"Peter!" MJ gasped as she bumped into her lover from the skidded stop.
"Whoa! Careful!" He smiled
"F-Forgive my intrusion." Cindy's father apologised
"It's not an intrusion and there's no harm done." Peter reassured him, waving him off gently "It's good to see you, Mr Moon." He shook the man's hand, smiling
"Thank you, Your Highness. I've brought my daughter, Cindy." Mr Moon answered
"Ah, hello Cindy." He smiled at the 6 year old
"Tall..." Cindy gasped, seeing Peter
"I'm shorter than your dad." He laughed
"Hmm..." Cindy nodded eagerly "H-Hello, Your Highness."
"Hello." MJ nodded "You know, we have a daughter about your age."
"You do?" Cindy asked
"Yes, it was a great celebration for that day." Mr Moon reminded her "Although you were still a baby."
"Oh..." Cindy exclaimed with a nod.
"Well Ms. Cindy, do you think you'll like working at the palace?" Peter asked kindly
"It's pretty." She nodded
"Yes. Yes, it is." MJ chuckled lightly "Want the tour with us?"
"Okay." She nodded
*? ? ?*
A fifteen year old Peter Parker was standing in the rain, glaring at a set of graves. His body was being beaten down by the drops of sky-water the names engraved on the stones looked like they were crying, for on them where two names and an epitaph, depicting who they were.
Richard and Mary Parker
Peter's parents. Murdered.
Killed by the very man who helped found this village.
Now? Now Peter wanted revenge. He wanted to make that man pay.
For years he did not know why his parents died or why the Osborn's where forced to leave the village. His Uncle finally told him of Norman Osborn and what he did
Norman Osborn had killed his parents, for control of the village. Killed MOST of the Parker Family. All that where left was his grandmother, his aunt and uncle... And him... Osborn was the cause of this
He wouldn't get away with this!
"Peter." A kind voice spoke behind him.
"Uncle Ben." He said simply
"Come inside, you'll catch your death of cold out here." Uncle Ben spoke kindly, holding an umbrella over his head
"Why didn't you tell me?!" Peter snapped simply
Uncle Ben didn't flinch; he just stood there, looking disheartened "Peter. You have to understand..." He sighed
"NO!" Peter yelled "They are MURDERERS! THEY SHOULD PAY!" Peter yelled as he cried
"Peter." Uncle Ben frowned "I know your upset..."
"That's not even the right word I'm thinking of now, Uncle Ben." Peter shuddered, choking back tears
"I am FURIOUS! They took... They took almost EVERYONE away from us! And you just let them walk away!" Peter snapped "What sort of man abandons his family like that?!" He snapped, making Ben's eyes widen in hurt. Peter was wide eyed in shock, clearly having not meant it... Before he took off running
"Peter!" Uncle Ben called out through the raging rain
Peter did not listen.
He just ran and ran and ran.
For hours
Peter was lost. More than in the physical sense, he was lost emotionally. Caught in the pouring rain of his despair and weather... Suddenly mad laughter filled the woods "Who-who's there?" He called out, spinning in place trying to pinpoint the source. Emerging from the trees where several ninja dressed in green and purple with demon looking masks on. Each of them cackling, laughing almost in unison and aimed to strike "G... Goblin Village ninja." Peter gasped. The Goblins continued to laugh, until they struck. They were aiming to kill! Only to jump back because of several web shaped shuriken. They gasped as they dodged the shuriken, Peter using this chance to escape. Landing in front of Peter was Uncle Ben, what has frowning at him "Un...Uncle Ben." He panted
"Stay behind me Peter!" The elder warrior ordered. Peter nodded, getting up and did as he was told, seeing his uncle fend off these Goblin Ninja. He was amazed as a fight began, his uncle's skills being something only in his wildest dreams
'He...He's amazing! Is this our Village's style?' Peter thought in shock but it was clear Uncle Ben was getting tired quickly 'I-I've got to help.' He thought
"Stay back!" Uncle Ben yelled, the fight separating
"But-" Peter tried to call out
"No 'Buts'!" Uncle Ben responded. He shook nervously and in fear, removing a black mask from his cloths. It was pure black with white jagged teardrop shaped eyes and fanged teeth
"Uncle Ben!" Peter gasped "Uncle Ben, what's that?" Peter asked
"The Mask!" The Goblin ninja gasped
"I'm sorry Peter." Uncle Ben smiled sadly before he put the mask on his face... And he screamed as smoke and black ink seemed to pour from the mask and wrap around his body, the mouth of the mask moving with his scream if pain
"UNCLE BEN!" Peter called out, staring in shock as his uncle was screaming in pain
The howl of pain soon seemed to morph into a... an animalistic cost of rage "RARGH!" The malicious animalistic figure roared, racing at the goblins, slashing at them
Peter could only watch in disgust and fear as the battle grew more intense. The... THING that was his Uncle ripping the ninja apart while the Goblin forces used every trick in the book to try and kill him however they only caused a splattering of black ink to fall instead of blood 'What...What's happening to him?' Peter thought in fright and shock. Soon the Goblin Ninja where all dead, Ben wobbling on his feet "U-Uncle Ben..." Peter whispered, going to his Uncle cautiously. The beast was panting, out of breath... Before it screamed, holding its chest and throat while steam flowed off its body "Uncle Ben!" Peter ran to him, hoping to help. He ran to his uncles side, the elderly man falling to the floor as the mask landed next to him "Uncle Ben. I-I'm sorry. I'm so sorry." Peter apologised, crying as he held his uncle in his arms
The man was panting, his heart weak with black 'veins' around his neck "Peter... It's okay..." He assured with a weak voice and smile
"I-I shouldn't have run away. This is all my fault." Peter cried, hugging him as his Aunt May and Weaver arrived with a few guards
"Peter? Ben!" Aunt May gasped as she went to them
"Oh no!" Weaver gasped, joining the two and picking up the mask carefully "Ben, did you-?" Weaver asked, holding the mask with a cloth.
"I... Had to save Peter." Ben coughed in pain, blood passing his lips "It was my responsibility to protect him..."
"It was too much for you." May held him
"So much power...How could you contain it?" Weaver asked, covering the mask in the cloth
"I didn't." Ben smiled jokingly "It tried to take me over... My old bones couldn't take it... The demon couldn't eat me and had to go back to sleep."
"Ben...We can help you. We can-" May began, trying to soothe her husband
"May... My beautiful May..." Ben smiled lovingly as he cupped her cheek "We both know it's too late."
"... I love you." She cried, holding his hand tightly against her face
"Uncle Ben." Peter cried
"Peter. Listen to me." Ben coughed "I know I'm not your father... But I did my best. I love you like a son. I've done everything I could do to give you a good life. I... Didn't tell you about your parents... Because I... Knew you'd be hurt."
"Uncle Ben... I'm so sorry." Peter cried again
"Peter." Ben smiled "You... Will make a great... Lord for the village. I know it... But Peter... It is... A great power... Being... In charge of so... Many... People..."
"Power?" He blinked
"And... With such... A great power..." Uncle Ben continued "Comes... Great... Respon... Sabil... Ity..." Uncle Ben's hand then fell to the floor, his eyes closing as his heart stopped beating
"Uncle Ben?" Peter blinked "Uncle Ben?! UNCLE BEN?! UNCLE BEN!"
*Time Skip*
The group stood in the rain, a new grave set up. The whole village was in attendance, all were there to mourn the loss of their Village Elder...A great man. On the gravestone bore a name...HIS name:
Benjamin Parker
Husband, Leader, Father
Peter held his eyes closed, crying. He was going to make this up to him. He was going to be a leader to the people... HIS people now. Yes Aunt May would be in charge until he was of age but he would make this place amazing when he took charge "Peter." Weaver spoke kindly, placing her hand on her grandchild's shoulder
"Huh?" He blinked
"It'll be alright." Weaver comforted him
"... I'll protect everyone Grandma." He frowned
"I know you will. But there's some training you'll need to go through, to do so." She nodded "And a way you can do it."
"What do you mean? How?" Peter asked
"Peter. We both know a leader is limited in how he can protect his village." Weaver smiled "Those Goblin Ninja where preparing to break in. Now tell me, what were you planning?"
"... being the villages secret defender." he admitted
"I can help with that. Remember, I am gifted by the Spider-Deities." Weaver answered
"Yeah, that's why you are immortal." He nodded
Weaver leaned in close and whispered reassuringly and without a hint of double handed tone into his ear "I can help give you the power to protect this village."
"What?!" Peter gasped
"Quiet, we don't want everyone knowing." Weaver hushed him gently "Come to my temple at midnight." She instructed, hugging him and leaving
"Yes, grandmother." He answered, nodding gently
*time skip*
Peter entered the large white temple late at night, being careful no one saw him. He stepped carefully, trying not to alert anyone, but he needed to find his grandmother. What she said was still fresh in his mind, if she could help him become the village's protector, then he needed to be here. One by one, as he walked, torches turned on. He gasped, seeing the torches illuminate his path, leading him down a corridor...and showing tapestries depicting spiders. He walked slowly, fascinated. There he saw ninja, bearing the crest of spiders, clad in dark blue and red, wielding weapons and shooting webbing from their wrists "Wow." He whispered. He looked on as he walked, getting deeper and deeper into the temple, seeing the legacy of all these other spiders.
"Impressive; is it not?" Weaver's voice asked with a smile
"Yes." He nodded
"I know it's a bit intimidating, but this whole place has such a history." Weaver spoke gently
He soon entered a chamber where Weaver was sitting holding a small glowing golden spider "Is...is that the gift?" Peter asked as he saw the spider
"You need to let her bite you." She nodded
"Will...Will it hurt?" Peter asked, looking at the golden arachnid
"Yes." She nodded, not lying
Peter looked at the arachnid...He WAS apprehensive of it biting him...But what pain was there to losing his father figure? He'd bear it. He'd endure it. He WILL become The Spider!
He nodded and held his arm out calmly. Weaver smiled gently, letting the golden spider crawl forward and bite Peter on his hand. Peter winced as he felt the spider's bite penetrate his flesh, the venom within the arachnid began to flood his being, its effect taking its toll. The spider disappeared into sparkles of light while Peter yelled in pain, falling to his knees
"I know it hurts. But it'll pass." Weaver held him close. Peter could only scream, feeling like his veins where slowly being burnt from the inside out spreading it from the bite "I know you can do this, Peter. You're a strong boy." She whispered
*? ? ?*
It was a couple of years later; Cindy was sitting in a room, reading by candlelight. It was time for her to test. With this, she would become a helper for the Parker Family. She would prove she was ready "Ms Moon, are you ready?" A voice asked through the door
"Yes." She nodded calmly. Cindy rose from her seat and put her book down, walking out of her room and followed the figure, it being a servant of the home. She held her umbrella tightly, seeing the lord and lady sitting in front of her as well as their daughter
"Welcome, Cindy Moon." MJ spoke professionally.
"My Lady." The 14 year old bowed
"So, you've been practising and studying for the position for our Family." Peter spoke
"I have." She said as she stayed bowed
Both Peter and MJ looked at her and then to each other until… "Cool!" Andrea grinned, breaking the professional feeling. Needless to say, MJ and Peter got a deadpan look on their face and a sweatdrop on their brows; turning to their daughter they gave a look of 'Why did you say that now?' The girl shrunk back, clearly embarrassed
MJ cleared her throat, trying to get back to the professional side of things "In your work, you've shown much progress."
"Once you have passed this test you will be acting as my advisor for the rest of my rein." Peter nodded "Most of your life will work advising my daughter." He ended that with a slight frown, Andrea shrinking back in her throne with a small huff
"I understand, sir." Cindy responded. She bowed gently, calmly. Cindy gulped gently to herself, she was nervous about this. She awaited an answer
Peter and Mary-Jane looked at each other and smiled with an approving nod... and then there was an 'explosion'
"What the?" The Parker family gasped. Walking in where several ninja dressed in all black with swords "...Excuse me, this is a private affair." Peter quipped, showing no fear
"Get behind me!" Cindy called, standing between the black ninja and the royal family
"Inferior." The ninja scowled
"Okay, okay, that's enough." Peter laughed, clapping
"Huh?" Cindy asked in confusion
"This was a test." the lead ninja said, removing her mask revealing Jessica
"J-Jessica?" Cindy blinked in shock
"Yep. Nice resolve." Jessica nodded
"I was scared out of my mind!" Andrea huffed lightly
"But you protected The Lord and Ladies. You thought of them first and not yourself." Jessica answered
"I... I guess." Cindy blushed
"Which you did to the best of your abilities. Well done, Cindy." Peter answered "You've got the job."
*? ? ?*
It was some years ago. Peter was sitting outside, under one of the sakura trees "Are you okay My Lord?" A younger Jess asked as she descended from the trees
"Oh, hello Jess." Peter looked up and then down as Jess dropped from the trees. She knelt before him, waiting for his next order "You don't have to do that, Jess." Peter spoke "Come on." He encouraged, patting the spot next to him
"M-My Lord." Jess whispered. "Y-yes." She stood up and walked over, sitting next to him with a blush as she brushed her skirt down
"There." Peter smiled gently as he and Jess sat down. She nodded lightly, looking down at her lap "What's wrong?" Peter asked
"Nothing." She mumbled
"Well; how have you been?" Peter asked casually.
"I have been protecting you." She nodded
"Well, what about when you're NOT? You know just...being normal." He asked
"... I'm protecting you." She shrugged
"Okay. Do you want anything?" Peter asked
"Huh?" She blinked
"An apple, drinks. What would you like?" Peter responded
"An... Apple please." She blinked
"Alright." Peter smiled and got her one from the inside of his kimono "Here." He smiled
"Th-thank you." She accepted the apple and held it. She looked down, taking a bite while keeping her eyes focused on everything around her. Peter looked at her and noticed that she was working too hard. He looked around and saw a flower blossoming in the ground, he gently plucked it and tucked it behind her ear "H... Huh?" The teenage bodyguard gasped and froze with a blush
"There." Peter smiled
"W... Why?" She blinked
"Just cause." Peter answered "You look pretty and it makes you even prettier."
"Hmm!" Jess blushed as she almost dropped her apple "... My lord, that is inappropriate. I am your body guard." She blushed
Peter just shrugged and looked at her "You're also my best and longest friend." He smiled
Jess blushed even more, holding the apple and the flower close "... Thank you." She whispered
*? ? ?*
Peter was walking with MJ in their garden, she was currently 9 months pregnant. They were anxious to see their new born child. She had a hand on her stomach, the two holding hands as they walked "It's a beautiful day today." Peter smiled gently
"That it is." She smiled
"I think Grandmother and Aunt May will enjoy their new family member just like us." Peter added
"A child to fit in again." She smiled
Peter chuckled lightly "Allow me." Peter spoke, helping MJ sit down on the soft grass
"Thank you." She nodded
"Anything for you, my love." Peter answered. He kissed her gently, smiling
"Hmm..." She sighed gently and leaned on her husband
"I love you." They smiled at the same time. The two blinked and chuckled lightly, holding each other's hands...Before MJ's grip got tighter
"What's wrong?" Peter blinked
"Th-The baby." She whispered, breathing sharply "It's coming!" She gasped in pain
"It's coming?" Peter's eyes widened before he called "JESS!"
"Understood." Jess nodded as she landed next to them and picked up MJ "It will be okay my queen." She soothed while she took off... Flying? Gliding? ... Whatever it was, it looked cool.
At the hospital, MJ was in bed, breathing heavily as she held her husband's hand. She certain seemed calmer as Jess held her other hand "It will be alright, My Lady." Jess spoke
"Thank you." Mary-Jane nodded
"We're here, MJ." Peter added
"That's it my lady, that's it." The doctor nodded
"HNNAAARRRGGGHHH!" MJ screamed as she was pushing out their baby. Luckily she was staying calm, Jess smiling down at her
'Those pheromones of hers work wonders.' Peter thought
"That's it, My Lady. A few more pushes." the doctor spoke, reassuring her "She's nearly there!"
"Hnn! AAHH!" MJ screamed as the room began to fill with the sounds of a baby crying.
"She's out!" the doctor cheered
"She?" Peter and MJ asked
"It's a healthy girl." The doctor answered, continuing the procedure before wrapping up the baby girl in a warm towel and handed her to her parents
MJ smiled, taking her child in her arms weakly "A girl." Peter whispered, seeing their tiny child in his wife's arms, small wisps of black hair and red puffy cheeks, held in the soft towel
"Out baby girl." MJ nodded
"Congratulations, to the both of you." The doctor spoke, leaving them to have some alone time
"She is beautiful, your majesties." Jess smiled
"Our little child." MJ panted, hugging their daughter
"She gets her beauty from you." Peter teased gently
"And she'll be an amazing person thanks to you." She smiled
"My Lord, My Lady, shall I take my leave?" Jess asked respectfully
"No Jess, it's no problem." Peter smiled
"Very well." Jess remained with them, seeing the family as she sat in the chair and she smiled
*End flashbacks*
The group returned back to the room, remembering their lives together. They all groaned as they awoke, sitting up slowly
"Welcome back." Weaver smiled gently "How was your trip down memory lane?"
"It...just...whoa." Peter whispered, holding his head
"My head feels so much clearer." Gwen agreed
"It's like my mind's quiet and everything makes sense." MJ added "I can tell my two lives apart."
"Hmm..." Cindy groaned as she arose from her sleep
"Cindy!" Gwen gasped happily
"Huh...? Gwen? You're alright." Cindy groaned, getting up
"Cindy!" She cheered, hugging her
"Oof! Yeah...Good to see you too...Why do I feel like I've been meditating?" Cindy asked
"Because you technically where." Weaver smiled
"Weaver? Whoa...you...look like a ninja lady." Cindy spoke as she saw her
"... Cindy. Think." Gwen sighed lightly
"...Oh...Oh right. Sorry." Cindy apologised, as she saw her two lives
"It's alright. Now, with your memories fixed, let's talk." Weaver spoke
"Talk?" Peter asked
"Cindy needs to catch up on where Andrea is." Weaver answered
*elsewhere*
A black mass, an almost ink-like creature walked through the trees. It was nine foot tall and very bulky with large muscles and a long drooling tongue
And it hungered