Silverglitterz: thanks for the review and ithink you're right a lot of people like Spider/Tiger pairings
latinoheat151:Marek has a few secrets of his own that might relate to knowing about Peter.
Spider-Mane15: madam web might be involved with this story
thank you everyone for reading & reviewing
James was putting up a fierce fight while all Peter did was jump around to avoid him disappointing Marek and aggravating James.
"Peter quit clowning around you have power therefore a responsibility to use it!" Marek shouted from his chair on the porch catching Peter off guard "how did he…how does he?" James slammed a railway tie into Peter launching him skyward and crashing into a water trough. "I'm not impressed kid!" he scoffed.
"You want power I'll show you power!" Peter growled as he flopped like a fish out of the trough kicking off his boots dropping his soaked coat and hat leaving him only in his Spider-man suit, now that he was balanced again Peter's fighting improved significantly he was able to dodge James' bone claws much faster even land some solid hits, however he hit a snag when he tried to fire his impact webbing the shooter shorted out expelling a small glob of unsolidified webbing "well that's emasculating" he sighed. The fight resumed with Peter at a disadvantage but his spider sense kept him in the game, catching an opening in James assault Peter struck a powerful punch putting James through a wall into the horse stable with a pitch fork through his chest.
"Ha-ha not bad kid you have some fight in you not to many people can throw me around" James laughed, while pulling himself up right "ok Parker what is it you want from me?"
Marek rose from his chair and walked down to Peter & James "Shades in the city…I need a tracker most likely he's going to head west back to Dodge City, he won't risk a train or exposure on the road"
"So you think he's going to risk Indian country? Even Shade isn't that daft" James growled.
("Anybody else feeling left out here?")
James grabbed his gear and returned inside the saloon with Marek leaving Peter outside to fidget with his boots, the city was so much different from his era clean air, spacious walkways and no out of control crime rate, no super villains but also no team, no friends and no "Ava…awe man I can't even imagine how she felt after letting me go" he sighed pulling his wet boots on sloshing his way back inside.
James and Marek pouring themselves more whiskey "I'll help you track him but after this we're even and you piss off and never bother me again" James growled,
"Done!"
"Find your posse and meet me here tomorrow morning at first light"
(2014 the day after)
It's been 18 hours since Peter disappeared and with their only lead being Mr. Fantastic's research into the cosmic storm the team was rifling through what remained of the Baxter tower alongside the fantastic four. "This is hopeless!" Nova moaned throwing a stack of papers over his shoulder, "he's dead the massive orange thingy sucked him up and blew the tower across the city"
Powerman and IronFist were expecting Tiger to be the one to lash out but to their surprise it was the human torch who grabbed Nova by the throat and pinned him to the wall. Even through the flames that consumed his body the anger in his eyes was clear as day, "don't you…EVER say that again, not in front of me! He might have been your friend but Spidey was like a brother to me so until we give up hope you shut your trap and look for the damn papers we need or so help me I'll melt that stupid helmet into an ash tray!" he screamed in Nova's face.
"Johnny that is enough fighting amongst ourselves won't tell us what happened to Spider-man"
Tiger stood alone in a pile of rubble sifting through the destruction her mind replaying the same scene over again on a loop, her feet were sliding across the floor as she fought to hold onto Peter's hand she knew deep down she knew that if she had held on they both would have been pulled into that storm, that's why Peter did what he did….he saved her. The street lights began to flicker on which was enough for Reid "kids go home before it gets any darker there's nothing more any of you can do here" he said half-heartedly. The boys left but Tiger continued to search she was possessed to find him, "sue I think you should take the young lady back to Shield and maybe talk to her" Reid whispered to his wife.
Sue escorted the kids back to the tri-carrier but held Tiger back a few strides "White Tiger Reid told me about what happened between you and him…you can't blame yourself for his decision…" Tiger remained silent and unresponsive as she continued to stare at the floor "… you really care about him don't you?" Sue asked.
"I…well yeah he's…he's my friend of course I care about him" Tiger replied defensively although even she knew she wasn't being completely honest with herself her life was considerably more enjoyable once Peter became a part of it and now that he was gone she felt like something had been ripped away from her.
"Tiger who are trying to convince me or yourself?" Sue asked, Tiger scratched her head nervously admitting she was trying to convince herself would be admitting that she had romantic feelings for Peter and that would cause everyone around her to treat her like a typical girl instead of the fierce fighter she was displaying.
"we're friends nothing more" Tiger mumbled, she felt empty inside as she spoke it was so much more for her though, somehow through his stupid and childish antics she had become fond of him but his selflessness, courage and integrity are what made her attracted to him even so much as she might have considered breaking her rules and try to have a relationship with him.
"Tiger it is not my place to tell you how to live your life, but I can tell you if you try to deny your feelings you'll come to resent them and those affiliated with them, do you get what I'm saying…you'll come to hate not just Spider-man but the boy under the mask" Sue finished and returned to the fantastic car.
Tiger was alone in her room contemplating Sue's words she couldn't hate Peter for any reason could she? "I can't even admit how I really feel about him so I couldn't possibly hate him for no reason" she told herself, she changed from her white Tiger outfit into her yoga pants and tank top and got ready for bed. Ava tossed and turned all night but couldn't get comfy, so she flipped open her laptop and started browsing at first it was just normal stuff face book updates, fan-fiction of her romance novels, until whether it was on purpose or subconscious curiosity Ava googled Spider-man. Pages uploaded of fan sites and news clippings some good some very bad, going back as far as early sightings of a man in red hood beating down street thugs intercepting police sting operations bringing a small playful smile to Ava's lips "Peter got his start as a vigilante? A self-made hero not bad for a science geek" she chuckled.
Ava scrolled down the web page stopping on link "the Oscorp super spiders-Dr. Richard Parker" curiosity killed the cat but in this case intrigued the tiger Ava clicked the link it was a news broadcast and a man in a lab coat resembling Peter to a fault stood at the podium next to Norman Osborn "Peter's dad worked at Oscorp and created the spiders?" she asked herself. Ava was hesitating Peter never talked about his parents and he had his reasons she should respect his personal matters especially if it involved his parents,
(Devil and angel Tiger popped up on her shoulders "what harm could it do to learn about his family, not like he's ever going to just bring it up… do it" devil chanted,
"If you do this you better be prepared for some serious backlash" angel countered back)
Ava clicked the play button and watched the video stream "ladies and gentlemen, media outlets today we are proud to announce the successful genetic cross species reproduction into 15 super spiders, we have taken genetic strands from every known species of spider splicing out the best attributes such as regenerative abilities, toxin immunities and even strengths. These spiders will hold the key to some of the most elusive medical mysteries imagine regenerative cells enhancing healing and recovery times for the sick and wounded immunity from poisons, toxins and even disease. Ladies and gentlemen we may very well have unlocked the key to human perfection" Richard announced as the crowd turned into a frenzy of questions finally a young woman stepped forward,
"Dr. Parker you said that these spiders can enhance human healing as well as enhance human strength. assuming that is possible wouldn't a trait like that be better served as a military program?"
"the regenerative factor is meant to be used in our nation's military and police forces but the enhanced strength is only meant for medical recovery we are not creating another super soldier serum" Richard replied. But Norman stepped in at the podium
"Of course all aspects of our projects will be open to any and all contracts, this conference is over sorry" Norman had a cold look in his eyes as he and Richard turned from the camera.
Ava clicked on another link related to the super spiders but what she saw was upsetting tragically flight 406 was confirmed crashed earlier this morning among the recovered were the bodies of local geneticist Dr. Richard Parker and his wife Mary, leaving behind their 6 year old son"
"oh my god…Peter I had no idea just how tragic your life really was" she whimpered as she stared at the screen Peter had lost his parents as kid and his uncle later in life but uniquely she learned it was Peter's dad who created the Spiders that gave a teenage geek incredible abilities and his uncle Ben who created Spider-man.
(1895)
Peter and Marek returned to the hotel to find Colt cleaning his revolvers and Sasha building a card house, when their eyes fell on Peter they were filled with shock and amazement "he actually lived?" Sasha gasped.
"Your concern is dually noted" Peter deadpanned,
"Not bad for rookie" Colt laughed.
"Hey!"
"ok, we ride out at first light so Colt find Bart and saddle up, Sasha…get the kid used to riding a horse" Marek ordered, Sasha rolled eyes in annoyance she was getting stuck with training the kid but then she smiled she was training the kid "sure thing Marek" she replied.
Colt rode out while Sasha pretty much pushed Peter out the door to the stable, there wasn't much instruction from Sasha except the word "again" every 10 seconds when the horse kicked him off.
"Again!"
Peter fumbled with the reins as he climbed on the saddle for the 30th time his back and butt were sore and probably bruised he was dazed a little but Sasha was very strict maybe even more so than Ava. "Ok I'm on the horse, my feet are secured now what?" Peter groaned, Sasha walked around behind the horse with a vindictive smile
"well I believe in learning as you go so…" as hard as she could she slapped the horse causing it to stand and tear off through the stable doors with Peter hanging on for his life his eyes cringed shut with water flowing from the corners.
"Sasha you spiteful …" his voice died down as a train rolled into the station "I hate horses!" he cried as he yanked on the reins bringing the horse to a sliding stop catapulting him over head slamming onto the ground. Peter looked up at the world from the flat of his back the wind knocked out of him ("I think I might be paralysed") Sasha stood over him laughing like a school girl "ok…good first day want to try again?" she laughed.
"Screw…you" Peter croaked,
"Some other time handsome, some other time" Sasha said as she walked the horse and dragged Peter back to the stable.
Peter sat at a table looking over the pistol Sasha strapped to him it was sleek with a long barrel and pearl handles very much a Clint Eastwood style gun, then looked at his damaged shooter the cartridges were still usable but the tech to fix the shooter didn't exist yet. He looked from the shooter to his pistol and back again "this could work" he said to himself.
Peter earned Wolverines respect (to bad it's in the wrong era)
Sasha seems to be enjoying tormenting Peter a little to much wonder how far that's going to go?
and Ava learned a tragic/ unique part of Peter's past will this affect her opinion of him?
and the hunt begins with a ride through Indian country to dodge city(what can go wrong?"