"Come on let's get out of here, it's only a matter of time before the cops show up!"
A burglar shouted with a gang of burglars as they robbed the tech store. Each of them ran with armful of cash and parts so they would sell in the black market. Before they reached their car, the driver was already webbed up. "Damn it, that web-head doesn't know when to quit." The burglar pulled out his handgun. "Show your face Spider freak I'm ready for you!"
Out of nowhere, Spider-Man shot a couple of webballs at the thugs. At first they were surprised with Spider-Man's new outfit, but it didn't change a thing. While they were blinded by his web, Spider-Man delivered a fast takedown silently. He did not crack any jokes or one liner this time. Even the thugs he took down were astounded by his change. "What's a matter web-head, too shy to crack joke on our defeat?"
Spider-Man sensed danger nearby. It was only false alarm when he turned his back. Frank West took a couple of pictures of Spider-Man in action. "Hey Spidey, love the new outfit. Hold that pose. But I'm surprised you didn't tease the criminals like you normally do. Are you having a bad day or something or is this your new attitude?"
He remained silent on the response as he swung before the police showed up.
Tired from his work as Bugle Freelancer photographer, Spider-Man and a part time instructor Peter decided to sleep in for the rest of the day. He figured he had nothing to worry about taking break since there were other heroes in New York. So for now he relaxed with ease.
That wasn't until a few knocks came at his apartment door. He was reluctant to answer it at first but when it was Chun Li he decided to answer it, "Hey Chun Li, what's up?"
"What's up? Didn't you read the Daily Bugle paper this morning?" she inquired holding the newspaper.
"The Nicks win the All Star game, well isn't that nice?" he yawned not paying attention.
She grabbed the paper and flipped it to the other side. "New Spider-Man foils robbery," photos by Frank West.
"Did you make a new outfit?"
"No, not recently I just washed it. But who is this poser?"
"That is what I want to know. Now get dress we need to investigate."
"I am so getting tired of these new wannabe Spider-Man's. Next, thing you know I'll be on the Wanted list."
"Thanks Spider-Man, I like the new costume."
The Fire Marshier said. The silent Spider-Man saved the people from the building. It was about collapse as it on fire. Before long they turned on the fire hose putting out the huge fire. When the original Spider-Man showed up, he shook his head in pity. "Look pal, I don't care how much of a fan you are, but you can't beat the original so stop trying."
"Aw, you hurt my feelings. Anyway, did I show up here recently?"
"You mean the 'real' Spider-Man? Yeah, he was here, but swung off and left. He didn't even say goodbye or crack joke. He seems more serious than ever. I like this one." He advised. "Do yourself a favor kid and lose the costume before you get hurt. It's dangerous you know."
"I'll keep that in mind thanks." Spider-Man replied annoyed with his response.
While Spider-Man swung through the city without a care, little did he know he was being watched by the other Spider-Man from a distance? He grabbed his phone to report to his boss. "Is the original Spider-Man in sight?" he asked.
"Yes father, I have found him." He reported.
His boss replied. "Good pursue and capture, and do not fail."
"Have you found anything out on your end?" Spider-Man asked meeting up with Chun Li on the roof.
"No, whoever he is, he seems to be doing your job for you. I even checked the list of labs, but couldn't find a thing."
"I just hope I find something before he ends up robbing banks and blaming me…" Spider-Man paused as sensed danger nearby. The other Spider-Man attacked Spidey and Chun Li at the same time. He put Chun Li in a web cocoon covered all over her body and took her away.
"You won't get away this you faker. You just made big mistake." Spider-Man exclaimed putting spider tracer on the other Spider-Man.
"Make sure he follows you, and then the trap will be set." The boss ordered.
Spider-Man nodded in reply. While swinging, memories of Peter Parker started to cloud his mind. It was from his early childhood to his teenage days. He didn't know the reason why nor why they existed inside his mind. He could not even tell if they were his own memories.
A few swings later more memories started to pop up in his Spider mind. Now it was memories of his love between for Gwen Stacy before her passing. Now there were some moments with Mary Jane before their breakup. Even some memories of times with Black Cat while at work.
He shook his head constantly to shake the feelings in his head. As the memories clouded his mind questions begin to pour in. All what mattered to him was the task at hand. He could not let those memories serve as an impartment to his duties.
Bellow the ocean he arrived in a secret lab. His masters awaited his return for quite some time now. "He will come now that I got her in my hands." He reported.
"You've done great work Spider-Man, your master are proud." Wesker complemented tabbing his shoulder.
"Yes, we will finally have our revenge Wesker. And while our resources are limited this will be enough to lead Spider-Man right to us." Jackal added twitching his fingers.
"Hey guys, is there nerd convention going on or come your favorite wall crawler attend on the guest list?" Spider-Man bawled showing up out of nowhere. "Hey Wesker, how are you feeling after that beat down I gave you last time?"
"Much worst, no thanks to you, but I had time to recuperate a plan to get rid of you." Wesker announced.
"Spider-Man, destroy this no good imposter!" Jackal ordered.
Both Spider-Men fought against one another; however, both of them were evenly matched due to being the exact same hero. It was difficult for either of them to earn a hit. While they fought against each other, Chun Li used the opportunity to escape by using her spike bracelet to cut through the webbing.
After a few hits, the other Spider-Man pinned the original to the ground. Wesker and Jackal grinned in anticipation of Spider-Man's defeat. "Hey you Spider fake, take a look at this." Chun Li pulled the curtains revealing a bunch of Spider-Men in bio chambers. All of which was still in development.
More memories started to pound in his head nonstop. It was loud ringing that could not stop. Both hands were between his head he could not shake the feeling. Before he knew it he was at a compete standstill. "What are you waiting for finish him off?" Jackal cried.
It became clear to him what he was and what he had to do. He shot an army amount of webballs at the two villains. It was like suffering an ongoing assault at a dodge ball game. Spider-Man assisted the other Spider-Man in defeated both villains.
The other Spider-Man disabled the controls on the bio chambers causing them get unstable. The clones of Spider-Man started to melt away as they were still incomplete. Before Jackal was finished he pointed to the other direction. To their surprise Gwen Stacy was alive in the flesh.
"That's right, the women you took from me is here. After some modifications on her remains I was able to create a new life within her. A life you failed to save Spider-Man." Jackal says.
"Is this some kind of freaking joke, I know what I saw! You think cloning someone will make it better. You can't play god Jackal." Spider-Man exclaimed with rage. "And I suppose you made him from me as well?"
"Indeed, that Spider-Man was supposed to be your replacement after you were destroyed. Thanks to Albert Wesker in stabbing you I was able to extract your DNA from his glove. And put in an extra bonus of his lost power as well." Jackal explained. "Out of all the spider clones I created, he was the more successful one."
Both Spider-Men glanced at each other with confusion. The other Spider-Man grabbed Jackal. "He's right, you can't play god. No matter what you do you can't be the original." He concluded with a hard punch.
The liquid from the clones spread triggering a fire from the oil tanks. The building had started to come down on them. Both Spider-Men detected the danger as the evaded the falling rubble. "I hate to interrupt this heartbreaking moment, but we have to get out of here." Chun Li announced.
The Jackal was nowhere to be found, presumed dead, but the clones in processing were destroyed with his work. Gwen Stacy was sent to start a new life. The heroes have managed to escape with Wesker tied up in Spider-Man's web cocoon still powerless and unconscious. "This will be a good present to give SHEILD for an early Christmas." Spider-Man joked.
The other Spider-Man exposed himself as a blond haired individual with Peter likeness but totally different. "It took me a while to realize that I am indeed a clone of you Peter Parker. I'm sorry for everything I done." He said. "I understand if you despise me. But now I want to be my own person, which is why I taken a new identity. My name now is… Ben Reilly."
"You know my Uncle's name was Ben, and my aunt's maiden name is Reilly." Peter corrected.
"I didn't mean to…" Ben stuttered for bit.
Peter placed his hand on Ben's shoulder and smiled. "It's alright Ben. I rather like it. And besides with more than one Spider-Man now it would make JJ life even more miserable. I like to see the look on his face."
"Well speaking of which I decided on a new hero name for myself, I'm now called the Scarlet Spider. That is okay right?" Ben scathed his cheek for a bit looking down on the ground.
Peter winked, "It sounds pretty catchy it would be nice to have sidekick."
"I have to do some soul searching for a while. Take care of yourself." Ben Reilly swung off in a distance.
Peter waved softly in empathy for Ben despite being a clone. "Farewell little brother hope we meet again."
"I'm sure he will be back." She assured wrapping her arms are Peter's neck as they watched the sunset from the ocean.