Hello readers!

Happy Halloween to you all! Time for another chapter and I know you've been all anticipating it so much! Thank you for all your nice reviews because I agree with the lackluster of Scarlet Spider fanfics! That's going to change with this story! Now enjoy and have fun reading!

Getting to Know Your Team

It has been two months since Scarlet came to live with us. During those two months, he's been helping me and momma out a lot. I've seen him cook dinner at least seven times, he has claimed the couch no matter how many times momma insisted he go into the guest room, and we've been having nightly chats before I went to bed. He seems to have no relocations of his former life at all. I'm surprised that he stayed with us for this long after he claimed he was a "lone wolf". I found out more about his unique powers too. Similar to our friendly neighborhood webslinger, he has spider-like powers. Those "Wolverine" claws I keep joking about are actually his spider stingers. He also has organic webbing, which comes in handy when he's cooking. I got irritated one time because I found a long thread in my soup. After that, he just used the webbing to get utensils.

Momma doesn't mind that Scarlet lives with us at all. In fact, she treats him like he was her own son! She comes home to find him sleeping on the couch and she tells me that he snores. I'm using that as blackmail material later. She's grateful to teach him new recipes and even some of our family recipes when she's in a particular good mood. Even I have to admit that his Chicken Parmesan was pretty tasty. She also gets him supplies and more things to help him cope living with us. The "couch" is now looking more like a bed.

Funny really, but I find myself slightly attracted to the man in the mask. He's rude, moody, and only cares about himself at times. But when you get to know the other side of Scarlet, he's charming, nice, and respectful. He's especially respectful to momma. Around me, he teases me and ruffles my hair a lot. He keeps asking me why I have black hair instead of my momma's brown locks. I never tell him,but I always ask what's under his mask. He'll just snort and tug on the edges as his eyeholes rolled in a dramatic way. Maybe he's ugly or something.

I heard a crashing sound coming from the kitchen as I looked up from my journal. Blushing, I hid the journal underneath my bed and walked out the door. Rubbing my eyes, I heard a couple of voices, along with Scarlet's, arguing about something. I yawned, the arguing stopping as soon as I walked in the large room.

"Uh...who's this Scarlet? Is she your sister or something?"

"Or something. Shut up Webhead."

"Hey," A younger voice seemed to pipe up from the two arguing males. "I think she's just a friend of Scarlet that he should be introducing us to."

"Yeah Scarlet, who's the hot babe?" A jock sounding voice said, making me cringe.

I heard Scarlet growl and turn to me. "Well aren't you going to introduce yourself or what?"

I blinked my eyes to get back the vision. "Who are you talking to...SPIDERMAN!"

I yelped as the familiar red and blue vigilante stood in the middle of my living room along with three other guys in suits. One had what looked liked a Iron Man/ Spiderman suit accompanied by yellow spider legs. A short black and red spidey stood next to him beside a bulky black and white spider who was giving me a perverse look. I sighed and crossed my arms at the spectacle in the living room.

"So...is this your new posse Ragno?" I slipped into my Italian accent in pure irritation for a second, calling him spider in my native tongue. "Are these the people you've been hanging out with?"

Scarlet sighed at me before nodding. "Found them in trouble a few days ago." He pointed to the small black and red one. "He's from another dimension entirely."

I hit him to fast that his precognitive sense couldn't catch it. The others winced as Scarlet rubbed his head, giving me an angry look.

"What the heck did you do that for, you crazy girl!" He yelled, his eyes just screaming anger. I glared back at him with equal anger.

"The couch was empty! No note! You've gone with your arachnid friends, could have been killed! Out of my mind with worry but did you care? Never, as long as I've lived — you wait until momma gets home..." I took a breath as the anger was slowly seeping out of me. The other people in the room looked at me with shock as Scarlet took a tentative step backwards.

I turned to the others and gave them a sweet smile. "Nice to meet you gentlemen! I am Valencia, Scarlet Spider is my guest here and you shouldn't be dragged into his mess." I walked to the kitchen with a happy pep in my step. "Do you guys want anything to drink?"

The small one blinked before raising his hand slightly. "I'll take a cup of water please."

I nodded, my smile growing bigger. "Okay...um...what are you called?"

"Kid Arachnid at your service."

I licked my lips. "Nice name, sounds cute for a small thing like you."

He puffed out his chest. "Hey I may be small, but I can pack a punch in battle."

The large black one clapped him on the back. "Yeah Kid here can dish them out." He jabbed a thumb to his chest. "The name's Agent Venom sweetheart."

I poured the water for Kid Arachnid as I rolled my eyes to this Agent Venom. "Charmed..."

The red and yellow one laughed at his deflated partner. "Looks like you've been burned my lanky friend. Ma'am my name is Iron Spider."

"Nice to see another superhero with decent manners." I gave Kid his cup and sat on Scarlet's "bed". "So I'm guessing you guys are some sort of spider group?"

"That's right Val, we're the Web Warriors!" Spiderman proclaimed loudly, striking a dramatic pose.

I shook my head at his crazy antics. "Web Warriors?"

Scarlet groaned as he plopped down next to me. "I never agreed to that stupid name, but web-head insisted."

I bopped him on the nose in a playful manner. "Don't lie, you know you love the name."

The others watched as I playfully kept bopping him on the nose. It was kind of a strange sight to see if you were to walk in on it. I didn't care because he was basically a part of this family now. He'll just have to accept it.

"So...is she like you sister or what dude?" Kid Arachnid asked, giving me his empty cup.

"No, she's merely a nuisance who I happen to live with."

I pouted and gave him the puppy dog look. "But I'm so cute and cuddly. How could you call me a nuisance?"

Spidey laughed and wiped fake tears off his mask. "She's definitely a keeper Scarlet. You should rope her in before Venom tries to flirt with her more."

"Hey at least I'm trying! Scarlet doesn't even know what flirting is!"

I pulled my hoodie over my head to hide the embarrassment that graced my cheeks. Scarlet was lucky to be wearing a mask.

"Would all of you shut up! Valencia is just a friend and nothing more! I just live here with her instead of living on the Triskelion with the rest of you idiots."

"Don't be like that Scarlet. Some of us have high IQ's after all."

"Thanks Iron Spider for making the rest of us feel stupid."

"Your welcome Agent Venom."

Oh boy...I hope they don't come over all the time. I think I'm developing a migraine.

That's it for this week's chapter. Next time, expect some more team bonding, a mother's overenthusiastic shipping plans, and an appearance made by the Doctor himself! Stay tuned for more and review, favorite, and follow!