(Sorry it took so long guys, school's been…keeping me busy. I don't know when the next update will be after this, but I hope soon. I've got another USM story in mind with an OC, not sure when I'll start writing it. Tell me what y'all think in the comments about this future story (perhaps even a saga if I write it correctly, because I really want to write it asap) and what you think about this chapter too.)
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Chapter 10: Just Like Old Times
(New York City, Manhattan, SHIELD Academy, minutes later)
Spider-Man and White Tiger are overseeing a training session by the other young heroes, none of them had left to patrol yet.
"How are they looking Tiger?" Spider-Man asked.
"Good, Dagger and Cloak really are quite the accomplished duo. Iron Spider and Nova are having some difficulty trying to keep up with them." White Tiger answered.
"Good." Spider-Man said.
(While Fury's on the Tri-Carrier checking on Norman and the cure to the possible return of Goby, he had me & Tiger watch the kids. Heh heh.)
"Everyone! Into the meeting room! Now!" Agent Coulson cried out of the inter-comm.
The group looked at one another in confusion then quickly ran to the meeting room. They entered the room where Coulson had a look of true shock, horror, and anxiety on his face.
"What is it Coulson? You don't look so good." Power Man asked.
The man sighed then pulled out a device from his pocket then pressed a few buttons. A holographic screen appeared. The recording started from outside Norman Osborn's cell. Then it continued to reveal the shocking event that took place. The group gasped in shock and they all turned to look at Spider-Man, whom had a look on his face that none of them had ever seen before.
"Peter?...Are…Are you alright?" White Tiger gasped.
"…All of you…stay here…" Spider-Man grunted as he started to walk out.
"What?! Hell no! We're not going to let you face that maniac alone! He'll kill you!" White Tiger snarled.
"No! You can't get involved in this! This is my fight. One that I have to do alone." Spider-Man argued.
"If you haven't noticed Web Head: You're part of a team. Also, you're our leader. We stand with you." White Tiger scoffed.
"She's right, Pete. You're our friend, we're with you through thick and thin." Power Man said.
The others nodded, voicing their support.
(*Sighs*)
"I really appreciate the support guys…but there's…there's something…Goblin knows my secret identity." Spider-Man said.
"WHAT?!" The group gasped.
"He…he learned that from my…bondage with the symbiote, Carnage…" Spider-Man explained.
"Then he…" Nova gasped.
"He knows those important to me…I'll go after Goblin, you guys divide up and protect Aunt May, MJ, and Harry." Spider-Man said.
"Fine, they can go. But I'm going with you to find and bring down Goblin. I want to sink my claws into that green bastard." White Tiger snarled, fingers twitching angrily.
"No! He'll use you to get me to not fight him. I can't let you near him." Spider-Man grunted.
"I can take care of myself Web Head." White Tiger growled, eyes narrowing.
"No!...Tiger…I can't let you go…any of you…it's too dangerous…please…trust me on this…" Spider-Man retorted.
White Tiger glared at him, but closed her eyes in defeat.
"Fine…but if you die or come back seriously injured whether or not if he gets away, I'm so going to kill you!" White Tiger snarled.
"Just keep everyone safe." Spider-Man said.
White Tiger nodded.
(SHIELD Tri-Carrier, several minutes later)
Green Goblin basked in his newly found freedom. He'd waited a long time to break himself out of the prison of Norman's mind and body.
"Ah, it's good to be back home! I so have missed this city! Now that I'm finally free of that pathetic wretch, Norman Osborn, I can once again return to my schemes! Only one more thing could make this the perfect welcome home party!" Green Goblin chuckled.
Then a familiar sense overcame him, the Green Goblin grinned.
"Goblin!" A familiar voice shouted.
Green Goblin turned to see Spider-Man standing in a fighting posture before him.
"Ah Spider-Man! So good to see you again. Or should I say: Peter Parker." Green Goblin chuckled, a wicked grin spread across his pale green face.
"Oh you remembered, how thoughtful of you. Should I gift you with a round of applause?" Spider-Man grunted.
"I have so missed your quips Mr. Parker. How do your loved ones deal with it?" Green Goblin chuckled.
"Leave them out of this!" Spider-Man snarled.
"Oh, but that's all the more fun! Our little game should introduce more players into our little game of insanity! Hahaha!" Green Goblin laughed.
"No! You're going back into custody! Then you'll be freed from him Norman!" Spider-Man grunted, fist clenching.
"I'm sorry, but I'm not home right now. Please leave your name and number after the beep." Green Goblin said, in Norman's voice, with a wicked grin.
"Creepy, I forgot you could do that Goby." Spider-Man gasped, shivering.
"Oh, but there's more than where that came from! Haha!" Green Goblin laughed in his own voice, then leapt at Spider-Man.
Spider-Man dodged out of the way as both fists smashed the metal beneath them.
"Whoa! You…You still have…" Spider-Man gasped.
"The powers of the different spiders across the multiverse! But unlike last time, I shall not transform into Spider-Goblin." Green Goblin grunted.
"What? But how?" Spider-Man gasped.
"I injected myself with a little serum that would return me to my delightful self if I were to somehow lose it…temporarily…I took it secretly while undergoing the test to gain your counterparts' abilities and powers. Once I became Spider-Goblin, it altered the serum…weakening it. But once I changed back into weak, little Norman Osborn it slowly worked back into my system. It also was effected when you interrupted the test, which turned me into Spider-Goblin." Green Goblin explained.
"Great…" Spider-Man groaned.
"But let's not focus on that my little friend. Let's celebrate our reunion by reliving the good ole' days." Green Goblin chuckled.
"Never." Spider-Man growled.
Green Goblin grinned. He pressed a button on his left gauntlet. His glider suddenly appeared and flew towards him. The cackling villain leapt onto it. He rushed forward and tackled Spider-Man. Goblin flew through the city on his glider while he struggles with Spider-Man.
"Hahaha! Doesn't this bring back fond memories Spider-Man! Hahaha!" Green Goblin laughed.
"The only thing I remember is how bad your breath smelled!" Spider-Man grunted, trying but failing to hold back his enemy.
Green Goblin slammed his right armored fist into Spider-Man's chest, the teen gasping in pain as the air from his lungs disappeared instantly.
(I…really…*Coughs*…did not…*Coughs*…miss this…)
Green Goblin back-handed Spider-Man, who then fell off the glider. Quickly, Spider-Man shot a web that latched onto the glider. He then swung himself onto Green Goblin's back. He was about to punch Goblin in the back of his head, but one of Goblin's armored hands caught the punch before it could make contact. Goblin then twirled Spider-Man around so they were facing each other again.
"F-Forgot…you had…a spidey sense…" Spider-Man grumbled.
Spider-Man then quickly punched Goblin in his face. Goblin grunted, but then just laughed.
"Oh how I have missed this! Just like old times!" Green Goblin chuckled.
"I haven't." Spider-Man grunted.
Green Goblin laughed as he continued to pummel Spider-Man with his free fist. People on the streets gasped and screamed at seeing at the sight above them, recognizing the hellish individual attacking Spider-Man.
"Ah the screams! The fear! I love it! Hahaha!" Green Goblin laughed.
"I…won't let you…win…" Spider-Man groaned, struggling to hold off his enemy.
"Just as I said: Just like old times! Hahaha!" Green Goblin laughed.
To be continued…
