One year ago, there was a shoot up and hostage situation in downtown Queens. The gunner was identified by the police as Cletus Kasady, who was already diagnosed as psychologically unstable by many doctors. He had killed twenty people in the apartment building he lived in and was eager for more blood spill. Four cops entered to take him out, but couldn't because Kasady threatened to kill more innocents if anyone tried to get close to him.
"Give up Kasady, this will only get worse for you!" The cop said.
"Not as bad as it will be for this poor little lady. Now stay back pig, I will pull the trigger." Cletus said.
Suddenly, the cops heard Kasady screaming followed by random gunshots. The hostage ran out to get the cops, and they found Kasady strung up in a strange rope like net. It was incredibly sturdy, and very sticky.
"Whoa, who do you suppose did this?" The cop said.
The young woman found a piece of paper that was left when Kasady was trapped.
"Officer, look." The woman said.
The paper read "Courtesy of your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man".
*Imagine a Marvel Page flip here*
Present Day, 19 year old Peter Parker was visiting Ravencroft Institute on business for the Daily Bugle. Word had gotten out of a groundbreaking psychiatric evaluation professor named Dr. Ashley Kafka, and her brilliant work with the clinically insane. Peter was sent by Jameson to get pictures and hopefully ask Dr. Kafka a few questions. Peter entered the facility and was immediately greeted by Dr. Kafka.
"Hello Mr. Parker, I'm pleased to meet you." She said.
"Thank you Doctor, it's my pleasure." Peter said.
"Follow me, I'll show you around." Ashley said.
She had directed him to the section of the facility that contained her patients, all of which who were deemed to unstable for the outside world.
"I've seen a few of these guys." Peter said.
"You have?" Ashley asked.
"Uh yeah, you know, on the news." Peter said.
"Oh I see. I personally believe that these men and women are not insane. I believe they all have suffered through a certain traumatic event in their lives that bent them out of shape. I am certain that if I can get to the root of that trauma, I can cure them." Ashley said.
Peter looked through the glass plates separating them from the prisoners, and saw many familiar faces. He came across one that was completely dark.
"What about that one?" Peter asked.
"Oh, he prefers the dark. He finds it calming." Ashley said.
"Let's not be strangers here, Dr. Kafka." The voice said.
"Of course. Peter, this is Cletus Kasady." Ashley said.
Peter was slightly shook up, he remembered that name and those horrifying eyes. Those lifeless beading eyes.
"Speechless? Can't say I blame you." Cletus said.
"He was brought here a year ago by that Spider guy." Ashley said.
"Spider-Man?" Peter asked.
"Yes. Sorry it's just I've never supported vigilantes." Ashley said.
"The only thing me and Dr. Kafka seem to agree on." Cletus said.
Ashley regained her composure.
"So shall we continue?" Ashley said.
"Sure." Peter said.
They continued on the tour.
To be continued...
