Sam, Luke and Danny sat scrunched up behind a barricade with their hands covering their heads as paintballs bombarded the barricade from the other side "nice choice of a group session…this is the girls idea of a date!" Sam whined.

A paintball splattered over Sam's face knocking him onto his back "AAAH oh god it hurts!" he cried, Luke pulled Sam back behind the barricade trying not to laugh at the purple welt between his eyes,

"Ha-ha who got him?" Ava laughed from her little sniper perch in a tree Gwen Stacey M.j's timid yet brilliant friend sat behind her cover of a thick green shrub giggling to herself "that was mine…but he makes it so easy with that big square head of his"

Ava, M.j and the new girl Jessica or as her mom called her jewel all burst out laughing they were enjoying their group session, which was M.j and Ava's idea of a group date mainly for M.j and Danny because losing team Had to do to what the wining team said.

Ava lined up Sam and squeezed the trigger pelting him with paintballs after enduring what look like a minor seizure a stray paintball struck Sam in a very sensitive area, the color ran from his face as did the tears from his eyes he couldn't speak nor move if anything Sam was one step away from bawling the pain choked him up to the point Luke and Danny raised their hands in surrender Sam was hurt and they were outnumbered.

When the girls saw their hands raise in the air they walked down to the boys smiling like little kids on Christmas morning "sorry guys but it looks like the smarter gender wins" Jewel chuckled "now what to do with you" she hummed, M.J and Ava smirked to each other seeing Luke and Danny actually looking nervous.

"Well Sam Gwen likes to cook and you know a lot of cool recipes why don't you help her and whip up something for lunch today?" M.j suggested, Sam tried to stand but was still in severe pain only managed a simple nod, "Luke Jewel has ring side seat to the heavy weight boxing championship think you'd be man enough to escort her?"

Luke smirked he was getting off easy he liked boxing and if Jewel had ring side seats she couldn't have been that bad. Finally predator eyes fell on Danny her date "Danny…how about dinner tonight?" she ask "but first movie time…and boys your buying!" she called back as the girls returned to the check in desk leaving the guys to ponder what had just happened.

"Awe come on Ava you have to come this was all because of you" Gwen pleaded,

"I appreciate it girls but 3 couples and a 7th tag along, I'd be out of place…besides I have homework to finish up" Ava replied. But that wasn't the whole truth Ava was still trying to find proof that the Arachnid kid was in fact Spider-man.

"Ava you spend 6 hours a day in school for 5 days that's 30 hours a week, spend some time with us" M.j said, but when Ava's eyes fell to the floor she knew what was up "look I miss him to. but hiding behind a text book until he comes home isn't healthy…at least come to lunch and the movie, I promise you won't be the odd one out", Ava took a deep breath no matter what she said M.j and the girls wouldn't take no for answer and if she was being honest with herself she could use the distraction because she was scaring herself. Her dreams were becoming more real and she understood her emotions even more about him, "ok you've twisted my arm" Ava said with a smile.

"Smart girl" Gwen interjected "so what should Sam show me how to cook first?"

(1895)

Peter and James had managed to retrieve the horses and get the others lashed to their horses his web cartridges were able to help seal their wounds and stop the bleeding, James led him and the company to the other side of the canyon coming to a place where they could get help.

It was far from the hospitals Peter was used to but as he was learning in this era you take what you get and what he got was a half run down missionary but the priests were all very willing to help and a basic medical understanding from offering sanction during the war. The team was patched up and now resting in cots while Peter sat in the church with his mask in his hands, he was debating on something regarding his identity "Spider-man can't be associated with bloodshed no matter what year it is" he put his mask on the bench and picked up the red shirt Marek gave him and began feeding a needle with black thread through the torso. It was long tedious work but the spider took shape and while the costume wasn't as professional as his original but Peter was sure there was now a distinct enough difference between the arachnid kid and Spider-man. "From a full face mask to a bandana and make shift goggles from my lenses it could work" he told himself.

But now came the logic questioning idea "why not it worked for Doc Brown in back to the future 3", Peter packed his old eyeless mask, communicator, damaged shooter and a note into a box "hey padre!" he shouted catching the priests attention "could you deliver this for me to be delivered on this exact date to this exact address" Peter asked passing the box.

The priest looked from Peter to the date on the box July 19 2014 114 queens borough forest hill, "son this is dated for 138 years from now…how are you planning on the contents lasting even beyond a year?" he asked flabbergasted by Peter's request,

"Trust me padre they'll last"

"I must be ill in the head to believe this but I will"

"Thank you father…now I have to get out of here before I burst into flames"

(2014)

The gang sat in Gwen's living room the boxing match was canceled due to one of the fighters being involved in a car accident. So here they were at Gwen's watching 47 Ronin Gwen had snuggled herself into a cozy little nest next to Sam in the bean bag chair, Jessica and Luke were locked at lips on the right side of the couch.

M.J of course to the initiative to make a move on Danny but Danny being of spiritual humble backgrounds waved off her advance "I'd rather know I can have your heart rather than your body…a wise man once said if you value a women you must value her, her thoughts, opinions and wishes not just her body" Danny said in is calming hushed tone as he held her hand..

"Danny really is different from the other guys at school" M.j thought to herself as she let her head fall on his shoulder this was different most guys by now would have tried to squeeze her ass but Danny, Danny in some aspect was like Peter….he respected her.

And then there was Ava sitting alone on the chair staring mindlessly at the screen,

"I would die 1000 deaths and search 10,000 lifetimes until I find you again"

That line struck a nerve with Ava "how many life times will we have to endure before I could tell you…I love you" she mumbled to herself, Sam caught the slightest sound and turned to face her "Ava…are you ok?" he asked.

There was genuine concern in Sam's voice as he stared at her "Ava's been weird lately ever since we lost the web head" he thought to himself,

"Yeah Sam I'm fine" Ava replied thickly as she adjusted herself on the chair.

Sam however continued to stare at her from the corner of his eye Ava was hiding something from them and it was affecting her emotionally and psychologically if she didn't work her issues out soon it would affect her performance as White Tiger and put them all at risk "hey Gwen" he whispered jarring her awake, "Sam…what is it?" she yawned rather grumpy that Sam woke her up.

"can you and the girls try and coax Ava into opening up about what's bothering her?" he asked trying to keep his voice as low as possible so Ava's enhanced Tiger hearing didn't pick it up. Gwen shifted her position so she was perched on Sam's lap "you have good heart Sam but M.j already spoke to Ava…" her head rolled against his shoulder, Gwen was exhausted and wanted to go back to sleep "…she just misses Peter can't say I blame her either things have been so dull with him on the student exchange"

Sam fell silent that was the lie they told everyone including May Parker but with each passing day the lie became more of a fairy tale, Sam believed Peter was dead and was trying his hardest to suppress the guilt and pain that was slowly eating away at him. "I'm sorry Parker, it's too late now but I'm sorry….I could have saved you but I froze and we lost you. If you could see Ava and how much worse she's taking it then the rest of us…we need you web head but we'll never have you back"

"Sam…are you crying?" Gwen asked, her outburst drew everyone's attention and Sam's sleeve jumped to his eyes he was crying but refused to prove it "no! Just the light is bothering my eyes" he replied defensively. Gwen laid her head back on his chest and in the softest whisper she could manage so only he would hear her "it's ok Sam I like guys who aren't afraid to show their soft side"

The night progressed and one by one the teens fell asleep luckily tomorrow was a P.D day because it would bring a great surprise.

May Parkers mornings normally consisted of early morning power walks, protein shakes and porridge but today her walk was interrupted by the post man at the front door, "hello Ms. I have a package for Ms. Ayala, Mr. Cage, Rhand and Alexander" he said although his facial expression was of a curious nature.

"I'm sorry but they're no longer staying here" May replied, the postman let out a deep depressed sigh and his face turned to a defeated expression like the kid who just learned he'd been pranked. "Figures this would be some kids idea of a prank, this package has been sitting in storage for like ever with our only instructions to be delivered to this address on this date to these kids but as you said they're no longer …staying here? Would you by chance have a forwarding address?" he asked ashamed that he didn't fully catch what she said.

"I'm sorry I don't but Ms. Ayala is coming over around 12 could you leave it here until then?"

"…" the post man looked up and down the street nervously "we're really not supposed to but… I really want to see the looks on those guy's faces when I tell them it was real….ok deal" he pushed the box into Aunt Mays arms and ran back to his truck singing like a canary.

The box sat on the kitchen table all day with Aunt May staring at it, she knew it was wrong to open it but the box was wooden and looked ancient but envelope tied to the lid was in Peter's handwriting it drove her batty waiting for Ava to come over for tea.

Finally at 12:15 Ava had arrived and Mays curiosity could be resolved as she led Ava to the kitchen "Ava this came for you and the boys this morning" she chimed sliding Ava the bulky aged box.

Ava looked it over the box was old and tattered but still it was delivered, she opened the envelope to a very strange letter from a very familiar pen pal,

"Hey guys hopefully this letter reaches you…if not someone screwed up lol,

As you probably figured (Sam being the exception of course) it's Peter, I'm alive in case you were wondering (yeah I backed to the future you guys!). I'm stranded in 1895 riding with a group of gun slingers under the assumed identity Arachnid kid, to preserve the moral image of Spider-man I changed my name and costume (google me in case I somehow become famous) but I'm rambling (even in a letter I ramble…don't say it Ava!). Anyway guys I'm not sure how or even if I'm coming home so I guess this my last testament.

It's been an honor and a privilege to both fight by your sides and be your friend, you've all been great influences to me and I'll miss all of you a great deal my life will never be the same without you guys….guess it's down to business

Can somebody tell Aunt May the truth the whole truth about who I am and why I did it she has a right to know and needs to know I didn't abandon her.

Danny I entrust to you to tell Mary Jane since you out of all us have the most sympathetic/ comforting nature

Luke you were the big brother I never had you always had my back and I was always grateful. Hope that brotherly essence will help you manage my replacement.

Sam…what can I say you were a tremendous pain in my butt but a friend none the less keep an eye on Aunt May for me…p.s you are NOT team leader.

Ava….you know I honestly hoped I could have been looking into those big chocolate brown eyes when I told you this but stuff happens. Ava I love you always have ever since Kraven came after you and I learned we were kindred spirits, I truly believed we were meant to be together….I love you Ava whether or not you feel the same way I had to tell you.

Be safe guys and keep fighting the good fight, (P.s the old west is not all good times and sarsaparillas it's dirty, smelly, riddled with murders and whack jobs (oh yeah Wolverines here to) and the animals are just mean) your friend and fellow crime fighter in time ~ Peter

Ava felt a lump catch in her throat as she read the letter over and over again he was gone, she knew the Arachnid kid would meet his fate, Peter would never return and she would never move on. Inside the box Ava found a time worn Spider-man mask without the lenses, his shield communicator covered in straw dust and his web shooters with each item Ava lifted from the box the more Aunt Mays face turned to a look of worry.

"Ava…is that Spider-man's mask?" she whimpered, the lump in Ava's throat swelled she couldn't talk only nod the responsibility fell on her to tell May.

Ava is the one to tell aunt May the truth about Peter wonder who it's going to be worse for?

the girls obliterated the guys at paintball (theres a kick in the pride)

Peter back to the future'd his old future stuff to the team in 2014 but as far as tiger is concerned she knows he's going to die