"So any idea what's supposed to happen next?" asked Clint. It was the next day, although other from the fact it was light outside rather than dark you couldn't tell the difference. I could have sworn that I had basically been put under house arrest without it being the courtesy of called that.
"I'm trying to remember," I snapped, the memories of the film having long faded from my head and also the fact that even so my brain was telling me it was important that I get a move on. So after Peter tried to take pictures of the Lizard in the sewer what happened- aside from the Lizard sneaking down and attacking him… I had nothing, and for all I know it could be happening right now. Think film style, after the good guy has escaped from the bad guy what would you do- you'd watch the bad guy berating his minions (although there were none in this case) and then he might find some sort of clue. So clue… what would be the clue here?
…The camera- Peter left his camera down the sewers and if I remember correctly it has his name on and the name of his school. The Lizard was going to attack Midtown Science High and we needed to get there now to stop it from happening.
"We're late for school," I commented. I then proceeded to explain it to Hawkeye and we were soon ready to head on down to the school. Clint had had his bow and quiver resting against the chair in case he should need them.
"You haven't by any chance learned to make portals have you?" he asked, I shook my head and made a mental note to do so as we ran into my room and opened the window onto the fire escape. No words were spoken as we quickly made our way down the metal stairs, when we were close enough to the ground jumping over the side and landing on the filthy concrete with a light thud. Looking out onto the busy street I was thankful that no-one had actually paid any attention to us and without a word we ran out of the alleyway and on to the school.
I won't bore you the details but suffice to say we did bump into several people when it was unavoidable, not stopping to apologise as we made our way other to the school with no way of knowing if the attack had already took place, was taking place or had yet to start. Hawkeye was a lot faster than me and it was exceedingly hard to keep up with him, even though he was busy doing something as we ran- my guess was that he was calling Fury, and my guess proved correct as he turned up at the school to find Black Widow waiting for us.
We stopped for a few moments in order for us both to catch our breath and when we were ready we spoke.
"Hey Tasha," I said in greeting- she had told me she didn't like Nat- and she inclined her head to me. "I take it nothing's going on so far."
"No, the Lizard hasn't turned up yet but scans have indicated there is something heading towards the school," she confirmed as I experimentally switched my magic on, rewarded with the blue glow that covered my hands. "ETA two minutes."
"So we've got to go in, evacuate the school and help the Parker kid," said Clint, summing up the plan and I nodded in agreement as I switched my magic on.
"Will there be anyone else joining us on this fine day?" I asked Tasha, a quick glance at the school showed students beginning to make their way to… wherever. We began walking up to the front door as we did so, ignoring the glances we got as we walked in.
"Negative- Fury seemed to think you could handle this," replied Tasha as we made our way along the corridor.
I wasn't surprised by the looks, and considering that I was flanked by Black Widow and Hawkeye I hoped it looked like I was in charge- I was wearing my S.H.I.E.L.D. uniform as well despite the fact it was uncomfortable in certain places. I'd rather fight the Lizard in a Pikachu Onesie… I should mention I don't actually have one.
It didn't take me long to spot Peter at his locker- talking to Gwen- the other two fell behind me as we walked over and I tapped him on the shoulder. He looked over his shoulder like he was expecting it to be Flash and I could read the surprise on his face as he turned around to face us.
"Jess?" He asked in confusion, looking at the other two- Hawkeye whom he probably recognised. "I'm I under arrest or something?"
Before I could reply people began to scream, and there was a loud roar before the Lizard burst through the wall at the end of the hallway. Students began running and screaming at the sight. Tasha and Clint got ready and stood firm to repel the Lizard should he try to attack.
"That's why we're here," I said in answer to his earlier question, and turned to face Gwen.
"I know you," she said in surprise and I placed a hand on her shoulder as I gave her a gentle nudge.
"Yes, and you should go- we'll handle him," I said with a nod to the Lizard, who was slowly making his way towards us. Gwen looked at Peter unsurely who nodded, watching to make she did actually leave before turning back to face us. "Ready to kick reptile ass?"
"As I'll ever be," he replied, clenching his hands into fists.
The Lizard charged. Hawkeye fired an arrow which sent bolts of electricity crawling across his skin. The Lizard screeched loudly before pulling the arrow off and snapping it in half and before we could stop him Peter ran past, webbing one of his legs and sliding across the floor, pulling the Lizard down. Natasha swung her leg and knocked his arms out from under him as he tried to get up. He reach out and grabbed her leg, pulling her over and when he got to his feet swung her against the lockers. Clint shot an explosive arrow at the back of his chest, blowing him backwards and allowing Peter to web his face as he leapt over and landed back on our side.
The explosion was smaller than what it could have been but the surrounding area had been damaged and the roof looked like it might cave in at any given time, Natasha had got out of the way and had joined the three of us as we waited for the Lizard to get back up.
"There's not enough room to fight," I commented, pointing out the obvious and powering up my magic as the Lizard charged again. Using my new found skill I threw up one of my flowing shields, feeling the impact reverberate up my arm as the Lizard hit it. "Can't hold this up for long."
"We need to get him outside," said Hawkeye, notching another one of his arrows.
"No, we'd be endangering civilian lives," pointed out Natasha. "He could use it as a chance to escape."
"He wouldn't, he's after me," Peter said as the Lizard hit the shield again. My mind imagined spider-web cracks spreading across it as he did it again and again. "Besides- think how grateful everyone will be when they get a week off school."
The roof crumbled, beginning to fall and I was forced to release the shield as Clint pulled me back. For a few seconds nothing happened. Both parties stared at each other.
"It's gonna be a lot longer than a week," I replied. I fired a bolt of magic at the Lizard, sending him crashing back down the hallway. Getting to his feet he grabbed the door of a locker and flung it at us. Then another. Then another. I ducked the first few and blasted several others. "Think Fury won't mind covering the bill?"
I tried to throw up another shield as the Lizard came at us again but my magic wasn't having it. Next thing I knew I was lying on my back in a lab with an angry Lizard chasing after me. Jumping to my feet I ducked out of the way of a swung claw and watched as Peter grabbed his bag and jumped in after us. The Lizard merely swatted him like a fly- sending him through the wall of course.
"I'm guessing you were abused as a baby lizard," I said, backing away slightly as I flared up my magic again. "Why don't you just slink back down to the sewers were you belong."
"I can cure everyone," he said, crushing one flask into another and then chucking it through the hole where it exploded.
"Yeah but first you'd better cure yourself," I replied. Natasha jumped onto the Lizards back, placing a circular device on his chest before jumping out of the way as it exploded in a flash of light. I'd covered my eyes in time but I was still slightly blinded, and I almost missed the shocker arrow Hawkeye hit the Lizard with. Back through the hole as Spider-Man, Peter shot webbing at the Lizard, trying to bind him up.
He ripped free of the webbing, running for Nat who left through the door and roared loudly at her. My magic flickered as I shook my head to get rid of the confusion. It was going to take me a few second to recalibrate myself after being chucked through a wall.
"You okay?" asked Peter from the roof as the Lizard battle moved further down the hallway.
"I'll be fine," I replied, giving him a small salute as I leant against the desk to let my head clear. When I looked up again Peter was gone and heading down the hallway to where the battle was. I muttered a few curse words before I went to join them. After all –whose afraid of the big bad Lizard? … Not me.