So… *blush* Wow. You reviewers are the nicest! I've written for other fandoms… but years ago so I don't really recommend the fics (Naruto/Harry Potter, FAKE). I'm also super into Mass Effect and Dragon Age and am currently putting ideas together for an epic length crossover. I guess this is a bit of a warm up for me, get me used to writing again. Thanks for the interest though! I've been a fan of Spiderman since I was a little kid reading my brother's comics. I've watched the whole series about twice now and I do research into things I don't remember well and things that I don't know. Like Spidey's strength. It's apparently 10 tons. I'm going with a little less being that he's still a teen and will likely grow into his strength as he ages. If there IS anything that doesn't mesh with canon, let me know! I'm perfectly willing to admit being wrong about something. I also fangirl hard for Danny. So hard. I squeal every time he makes an entrance. Him and his monk undies… *drool*
I'm secretly tickled that the naughty bits are coming across well. *snerk* See what I did there? In all honesty, my husband was sitting in the room the entire time I was writing the last scene and every time he looked up, I'd minimize the window and give him this huge grin. He just rolls his eyes at me and mutters about boy love and goes back to his laptop. I guess this is really the only downside to having a 55 inch screen.
Same warnings apply, as usual. M for Mature, boys kissing and more. Don't like, turn back now.
I own nothing but the ideas and situations I use in this story. If it seems canon, it probably is.
Attraction
Peter's communicator rang at three AM, waking both teens up with a start. He blinked a few times, trying to get used to the glare in the dark.
"Spiderman, Iron Fist, we've got a situation."
"What is it Fury?" Peter groaned, dropping his head back to the pillow. That left Danny in Fury's view, yawning tiredly.
"Are you in bed together?" Fury's shocked tone had them both shooting apart, looking anywhere but at each other.
"Uh… it's a cold night?" Peter tried, shrugging nervously, hanging up the call. He instantly ran to his dresser and pulled out his costume and got dressed in record time. He looked to Danny to see he'd just finished as well.
"Well that was awkward." He sighed.
"A bit. Though I suppose this brings us to the question… what are we exactly and do we tell the others?"
"You're right. But we don't have time for that now." Peter scratched at his head through the mask and opened his window for them to climb out of.
Out on the street was the rest of the group and White Tiger was tapping her foot impatiently as they approached.
"What took you guys? Sheesh, let's go!" She didn't wait for them to reply before turning with the rest of the group and taking off.
"Sorry, White Tiger, switched pants in the dark again." Spiderman lied smoothly, earning a chuckle from everyone but Iron Fist.
"What did Director Fury say?" The blond asked.
"What, didn't you listen to him? The Phalanx have cornered the Hulk at our school. They're trying to get his DNA. They're extremely infectious so taking hits is definitely out." White Tiger said over her shoulder, not slowing down.
"Our school? What's the Hulk doing there at all? Much less three AM…" The web slinger muttered under his breath. Unless he's… Nah, can't be… He shook his head and took to the buildings with his web shooters.
"No clue man. We were just told to get there. Like yesterday." Nova shrugged, seeming rather nonchalant for the situation as he flew along.
"It's kind of odd that he just shows up at our school." Powerman agreed with Spiderman.
"He's been rather scarce since the attempted chitauri invasion." White Tiger agreed as well.
"Who cares? We get to save an Avenger!" Nova grinned broadly, doing a spin. "One of the coolest too!"
Peter rolled his eyes behind the mask. "Be sure to get his autograph before he crushes you, fanboy."
"Hey…" Nova pouted as they came up to the school. Thankfully, the battle was happening outside already and the only real damage seemed to be to the street and lawn. The Hulk was crouched over a prone Iron Man, snarling and yelling at several large silver bug-like creatures. They had over fifty of the things rushing the Hulk and being knocked back constantly by sweeping fists. They kept on coming though and looked to be overwhelming the green giant.
"Well shit." Spiderman groaned, webbing the closest group to him together and pulling them over. "White Tiger, you and Powerman take that side." He pointed to the left. "Iron Fist and Nova, you guys take the other side. I'll take the middle."
They all gave their affirmative and went into battle, taking down the goons with ease. Spiderman used his electric webs and managed to destroy a good number before getting closer to the Hulk, the others making quick progress as well.
"Don't let them touch you!" The Hulk called to them from his crouched position, now favoring his left shoulder. A red pulsing light was imbedded into it, looking to be causing a lot of pain.
"You heard the big guy, team!" Peter confirmed the order and took down a few more of the metal nuisances before finally getting to the Hulk's side and protecting his injured side.
"You two okay? What's that?" The red and blue hero attempted to examine it.
"Machine taking blood for DNA." The green giant grumbled. "Need it out. Now!" His fist smashed a small crater into the ground and he slumped. "Not feeling… good… Metal Man, Tony, sleeping, heart working again."
"He's looking rather pale isn't he? Wait, did you say his heart was working again?" White Tiger came up, having dispatched her final bug, with Powerman in tow. Iron Fist and Nova both joined them immediately after.
"Okay, how do we get it out?" Nova asked, flying over to inspect the tech.
"Pull hard. Don't touch blood. Gamma radiation…" The Hulk sat back from Iron Man and slumped further to the ground. "Do it now!"
Spiderman gestured for Powerman who stepped up and placed both hands as far as he could under the metal and pulled. The Hulk roared in pain but didn't move more than slamming his other fist into the ground again. It took all of a minute but to those there it felt longer, suffering with the Hulk as each barb came loose from his flesh. With it finally removed, they all watched in amazement as the gaping hole sealed itself back up. Soon, there was only unblemished skin left.
Before it finished, however, the piece that had been embedded in the Hulk came to life, skittering to some of the 'dead' Phalanx and disappearing into a body. In seconds, what had previously been scrap metal, was now a shifting mass of spikey limbs and roaring faces. Once they separated, they came at the group once more.
"Okay, Powerman and Nova keep a perimeter, don't let them past you. Iron Fist with me. I'll keep them from touching you; you crush them with your fists of fury. White Tiger, stay with Hulk and see if you can help Iron Man."
The team all replied affirmatively and carried out their orders, Powerman and Nova keeping most back from either side. Whatever got passed them was crushed by Iron Fist or electrocuted by Spiderman. Again, it was over rather quickly, owing to their excellent teamwork and skill. The webslinger turned to Hulk only to see a green fist pass by his face at incredible speed and into a Phalanx. The metal bug flew several hundred feet, right into a light pole, and bursting into shrapnel.
"Duuuuuuuude…" Nova watched the arch and applauded lightly. "That was perfect!"
"Stupid machines!" The Hulk roared after the crushed piece of scrap metal, turning back to the suit of armor he'd been protecting. He began shrinking before their eyes, skin getting paler and paler by the second. What was left of his pants slid off as he ran the rest of the way to Iron Man, nearly slumping over the armor as exhaustion hit. "Tony, you idiot, wake up." His tone was worried and haggard as he started fiddling with the suit, opening up the faceplate and taking off the chest plate, doing easily what White Tiger had been unable to. "Jarvis, what's the damage?"
"Mr. Stark suffered cardiac arrest from the energy beam that struck the arch reactor directly. It will need repair. While I was able to restart his heart, he has yet to regain consciousness. It probably has much to do with the concussion he received upon landing. There are no spinal injuries." The polite voice managed to sound almost worried.
"Shit." He ran his fingers through his hair, turning to look at the approaching teen heroes. Spiderman tossed a sheet of webbing over him and Powerman bent over to pick up Stark. The doctor wrapped the sheet around his waist and secured it before standing shakily, tapping at Tony's cheek to try and wake him.
"Director Fury, we've secured Iron Man and Dr. Banner." Spiderman said into his communicator. "You okay, Doc?"
"I'm just exhausted. The transformation takes its toll." He waved off the teen hero, concentrating on Tony.
"Ah, I bet." He shifted his feet a bit. "I can carry you if you want."
"No thanks. I'll live." The doctor shook his head, a tired smile on his lips. "If it's all the same to you Fury, We'll be dropped off at the Avenger's Tower. I'll have everything I need to help him there. Also, send a team to clean up my blood safely."
"Fine, just make sure he doesn't die." Fury's tone was gruff. "Good work team, get them to the Tower and get home. Your ride is on the way."
"Yes! Sleeeeeeeep." Nova drifted to the ground and let out a jaw cracking yawn. "I can't wait to get back to my bed…"
"We're all tired Nova, shut it." White Tiger grumped, glaring at the Human Rocket. "Ugh, I have a test tomorrow!"
"Chill out White Tiger, you'll ace it like always." Powerman assured her as the SHIELD helicopter came into hearing range. They all looked to the same spot and waited for it to touch down. A team of paramedics wearing Stark's logo rushed out the second the bird landed, heading straight for Powerman and Iron Man. One handed a pair of pants to Dr. Banner and busied herself with making sure her boss was stable. A second chopper landed, bringing a team in hazmat suits and chemical spill kits.
When Iron Man was loaded, Spiderman waved off his team.
"Go home guys, I'll take them home and get back. No need for all of us to have to stay awake."
"Yes! I'm gone!" Nova shot away like lightning, not waiting for anyone else. Powerman and White Tiger both followed but at a much more sedate pace, giving him a nod of thanks.
"I'm sticking with you." Iron Fist said firmly. "Just in case."
"Oh that sounds fun." Spiderman rubbed the back of his head sheepishly. "Let's go."
They waved at the retreating form of Dr. Banner and the prone but now complaining Stark on a stretcher before stepping back to the helicopter and coming face to face with a stern looking Nick Fury. Both backed up a step, looked at each other and then back to Fury.
"Alright kids, come clean." He crossed his arms, sighing loudly, clearly ready for them to try to give him the run around.
"We have a sexual relationship." Iron Fist replied calmly, looking Fury in the eye. Spiderman was glad his mask covered his gaping mouth. He hadn't expected Danny to be so blunt.
"Is that it?" The man looked between them both, face neutral.
This time Peter popped up, looking at the blond as he said, "So far."
While he couldn't see the eyes, he did see Danny's lips smiling softly.
"I don't need to remind you boys about the dangers of dating a teammate do I?"
"No, sir." They both replied, standing straight.
"We won't let this affect the mission Fury, don't worry about that." Peter promised.
"Good. Get home and get some sleep."
"Gladly."
End part 2.5!