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Chapter 45: Meeting of Madness
(New York City, Manhattan, Osborn Tower, a few days later)
The Green Goblin viewed the city from the balcony, his eyes studying the mayhem on the streets. His plan continued to develop, but something felt off to him. There was something missing, something till now he hadn't realized: he had become bored. Bashing S.H.I.E.L.D. into a corner and keeping the government from marching in the armed forces to take back the city had been fun…but something didn't feel right to him. He then heard a familiar sickening laughter. He groaned under his breath. He turned to see Goblin-Spidey hanging upside from the ceiling, holding onto a long webbing.
"Get down you fool." The Green Goblin hissed, turning to his underling.
Ahh, but I was just getting comfy." Goblin-Spidey groaned.
"Has the girl's attacks become any worse?" The Green Goblin asked.
"Why worry about her? She's just a little kitten playing with a ball of yarn." Goblin-Spidey laughed, scoffing at his leader's caution.
"Your face tells a different story." The Green Goblin hissed.
Goblin-Spidey growled under his breath, the memory of White Tiger scratching his face still fresh in his mind. One hand touched the healing scars, the touch still pained him.
"What are you doing here? You're supposed to be raising hell." The Green Goblin hissed.
"Ohh but it's gotten so boring!" Goblin-Spidey groaned in annoyance and impatience.
"Oh? And what would you prefer?" The Green Goblin grunted.
"Something fun! How about playing with those S.H.I.E.L.D. stooges! Not chasing random S.H.I.E.L.D. patrols." Goblin-Spidey answered.
"The difference?" The Green Goblin scoffed.
"I get to play with the old me's friends, however I like." Goblin-Spidey chuckled.
"Despite those maggots being a thorn in my side, I'd still prefer them alive…and breathing. Despite having a massive force, I believe it would be useful to have those useless slime as Goblins." The Green Goblin grunted.
"I never said anything about killing them. Heh heh. I'd love the kitten to be on our side, I fondly remember her looking good in green." Goblin-Spidey chuckled.
The Green Goblin rolled his eyes in annoyance, but nodded. There is a knocking at his door.
"Yes? Get in here." The Green Goblin grunted.
The door opened and in walked Hobgoblin. The Green Goblin's demeanor instantly changed, a wide toothy smile spreading across his disgusting face.
"Haha! My boy!" The Green Goblin chuckled, arms spreading out wide.
"Father." Hobgoblin chuckled.
The two embraced in a bone crushing hug, arms wrapping around one another.
(Awww, isn't that so sweet. Makes me want to cry…and retch…cry and retch, cry and retch. Which one should I do first? Or should I do it at the same time?)
The two Goblins released one another from their embrace.
"How are things progressing on the border?" The Green Goblin asked.
"The U.S. armed forces are camped outside the island by a safe distance. With every other borough in New York evacuated, there would be no 'civilian casualties' they'd have to worry about. Though despite our toxin in the air, I'm surprised they haven't launched an attack." Hobgoblin answered.
"The sewers, they could enter there. Have you sent word to spread our virus into the sewers' atmosphere?" The Green Goblin asked.
"Indeed, the virus in being poured into the sewers and mixed in with they air of the sewers to keep its effects working." Hobgoblin said.
There was a loud yawn. The two Goblins turning to Goblin-Spidey covering his open, yawning mouth.
"Boring! Can we talk about something fun for a change? Like when the next fights will be? I've grown tired chasing S.H.I.E.L.D. scouting parties. They don't even have any of my original identity's friends. Only the marauding parties have them in tow and they are usually gone before a real enjoyable fight gets started." Goblin-Spidey stated.
"I do admit; it would be a delightful change of pace. It would also lure them in faster." Hobgoblin stated.
The Green Goblin scratched his pointed chin in contemplation, grinning slightly.
"What do you propose?" The Green Goblin asked.
"Ahh, telling you that would spoil all the fun." Goblin-Spidey chuckled, a sickening grin spread across his face.
The Green Goblin rolled his eyes in annoyance, seemingly unhappy and unimpressed with his lackey's response.
"What will you have us do?" Hobgoblin asked.
"As I told this slug: raise hell. Keep them occupied and away for the time being. Until we are completely prepared to defeat the S.H.I.E.L.D. forces here without little effort, we must keep preparing. The machine needs more time to be calibrated to extend its reach. And we still can't arm every soldier properly." The Green Goblin answered.
"Ahhh! But where's the risk? The thrill of the unpredictable?!" Goblin-Spidey groaned in annoyance.
"It will be my pleasure. Heh heh." Hobgoblin chuckled then walked out.
The Green Goblin grinned deviously, happy that his son obeyed his orders.
'Ahh, the lad has changed so much for the better. I'm not sure I can say the same for Mr. Parker.' The Green Goblin hissed in his mind.
Goblin-Spidey didn't move, eyes locked on his master. The Green Goblin turned to him, his attitude changing from delight to irritation instantly.
"What the hell are you still doing here?! Move it! Do your damn job!" The Green Goblin growled.
"Easy boss man. I'm going!" Goblin-Spidey replied as he dropped to the floor, walked to the balcony, then web slinged away.
"Where did I go wrong with that boy?" The Green Goblin hissed.
Goblin-Spidey web slinged through the city, grumbling and hissing under his breath.
"The boss man isn't the same. Why is he so…what's the word…sane? Yes, he's saner than before? Where did all the crazy go?! He use to be more fun! But now he's…calm…mild…it's boring! Where's the psychotic, sociopathic maniac I enjoyed being around?!" Goblin-Spidey growled, annoyance thick in his voice.
A terrible mess of thoughts ran through his mind, devious and dangerous possibilities filling his head. Then something popped in his mind and a hideous grin spread across his sickly face.
(If he doesn't change…something else will.)
"HehahahahahaHAHAHAHAHAHA!" Goblin-Spidey laughed maniacally as he web slinged through the city.
To be continued…