Spider-Man Holiday One Shot Stories
Bonfire Night – Crystal
Co-Writer GreyKing46
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November fifth. A special date for two reasons. One: It was the day Doc Brown invented time-travel in 1955 and gave us the flux capacitor. Two: England remembers the day of the Gunpowder Plot and Guy Fawkes. Peter was on a business meeting with his company hoping to help in Europe.
"Hnnmm...Nice place London, good shopping district." Peter smiled looking at his presents for Aunt May. "Now...the important business."
"... The London Eye!" he called, looking at the biggest Ferris wheel in the world
*Time Skip*
Peter walked down to the Ferris wheel and noticed the long line going to it. 'Guess this place is popular.'
With a sigh, he lowered his head a bit and joined the line
'Here we go...' Peter thought, but he knocked into a woman standing in front of him "Oh sorry."
"It's fine." She dismissed
"You...come here often?" he asked
"No. First time." she replied with a kind smile
"Me too." Peter grinned back as they progressed along.
He felt like the blonde haired woman was familiar... But then again he DID know a lot of women with long blonde hair and blue eyes
The line moved forward quite quickly, it was more or less half an hour, which was better than waiting an hour.
The two smiled, and got into the compartment they were given.
"Miss." Peter offered her to go in first.
"Thank you." the girl smiled
He nodded, following her into the booth... carriage... thing
The two began to ascend and observe the sights of London: The O2 Arena (formerly known as The Millennium Dome), Big Ben and The Houses of Parliament, The River Thames...besides the hustle and bustle...it WAS a sight to behold.
From way up high, it was beautiful
"It's amazing...such history within these streets and in this city..." the woman smiled
"I guess you don't get out much." Peter chuckled lightly
"Not really." She sighed
"Well like you said: London, ALL of England, has bounties of history. I'm sorry I never asked your name. I'm Peter." Peter introduced himself.
"Crystal." She smiled
"So, what brings you to England?" Peter asked
"Broke up with my boyfriend, wanted a trip." She sighed
"Oh...man, sorry to pry." Peter apologized
"Not your fault. Johnny was an ass." She shrugged "He wasn't a bad guy, just a bit of an ass."
"Johnny...Johnny...I know a Johnny, like what you described but not as bad I think." Peter answered
"You...ever wonder if you'll meet someone better?" Crystal asked
"I guess." Peter shrugged
"Well...that's one reason I'm here...to meet people. Where Johnny was...was too close to his home. People knew me." Crystal added
"New place, new identity." Peter decoded it
"Yea." She nodded
"Listen...I'm on the last few days of a business trip. Maybe I can accompany you for your holiday here." Peter offered
They stopped near the top, they saw at an angle that new people were coming on and people going off. "Looks like out time is almost up." Peter commented "But you can't deny that view."
"True." She nodded
As they descended and left the Ferris wheel, Peter and Crystal decided to take a tour of London's iconic streets and shops.
"Wow." Clara muttered
"I know...it's amazing. Hey, there's the Tower of London." Peter pointed
"Let's go there!" Crystal smiled going in the direction
"GAH!" Peter yelled, stumbling
*time skip*
"It's amazing what people believe...but those jewels were beautiful." Crystal smiled referring to the superstition of the Six Ravens at The Tower and the Crown Jewels.
"Ditto." Peter smiled
Crystal's and Peter's stomachs rumbled, being on their feet all day and walking around had finally caught up to them. "Aha...sorry. I skipped lunch..." Crystal blushed
"Ditto." Peter smiled
"So...where do you recommend?" Crystal asked
"Hmm...Never been to England for the food, so let's get adventurous." Peter smiled
Crystal nodded, following him
*Time skip*
"Well I've got to admit...That was a good Italian meal..." Crystal smiled rubbing her filled belly.
Peter agreed with a polite burp. "I've got to admit it. Yeah." he smiled
Crystal giggled, covering her mouth
"You have a cute laugh." Peter smiled
Crystal blushed and covered her mouth
"I mean it." Peter smiled
'Thank you...' Crystal blushed
She looped her arm around his as they kept walking
They headed for Peter's hotel. "Well this is me. I've got a room here, so..." Peter spoke
"R-Really? Cause...I'M here too." Crystal showed a key card with the hotel's logo on it.
"Weird." He chuckled
"Mind if I ask you if you want a drink in my room?" Peter asked
"I...I'd like that." Crystal smiled
Peter nodded, smiling, as they entered
Inside Crystal saw that Peter was in one of the upper levels of the hotel, in the King Suites. "Wow..." Crystal was in awe.
"Thanks." Peter smiled
"So...what can I offer you? Cordial, tea, coffee?" Peter offered
"... Tea?" She shrugged
"Okay." Peter put the kettle on. "So...besides leaving an ass of a boyfriend are you here for the tourism?"
"Yep." She nodded
"Looking for anything for your family?" Peter asked
"Yeah...I got a big family." Crystal smiled
"That's good." He smiled
"How about yourself?" Crystal asked
"Err...just me and my Aunt." Peter answered as he poured the water on the teabags. "And her husband."
"That explains the gifts." Crystal chuckled "Oh, thank you."
"Yeah...He's a good guy. Just a bit concerned about my step-cousin." Peter sat down
"Who is...?" Crystal asked
"J. Jonah Jameson." Peter answered
"Wow." She chuckled
"Yeah...shock for me too when it happened...but I'm happy that my Aunt is happy." Peter sighed
"That's good." She smiled
*Time skip*
"Can I escort you back to your room?" Peter offered
"Please." She giggled
Peter lead her down and realized that Bonfire Night was about to begin. "Oh nuts...I'm going to miss the fireworks." Crystal pouted "And I've got this...spare ticket." she reached into her pocket.
"... Mind if I come with?" Peter asked
"Sure. I'd like the company for these...Toffee Apples." Crystal smiled
"Then let's go." Peter smiled
Outside the two managed to get to The Thames Bridge and just caught the start of the fireworks. "They're starting!" Crystal smiled pointing to the sky
Peter smiled as he saw the multi-coloured explosions in the air
"Wow..." Crystal gazed upon the explosions
"I take it you're not used to seeing fireworks." Peter asked
"No, they're beautiful..." Crystal answered as more fireworks exploded in the air
"... who are you really Crystal?" He asked innocently
"I...I can't tell you." Crystal blushed
"Come on Crystal. Why can't you tell me?" Peter asked as the lights illuminated London
"I... am an Inhuman." She lied, looking into his eyes
"Wait...as in Black Bolt and Medusa "Inhuman"?" Peter asked
Crystal nodded feeling ashamed. But she felt a hug around herself.
"It's okay." He smiled "Wait... Crystal?! You mean... as in Johnny Storm's ex?!"
"Yeah...Yeah THAT Johnny..." Crystal sighed feeling hurt from the memory...but reassured from Peter's care.
"Man... now I feel guilty about moving in on my friends ex." Peter laughed
"Don't...I broke up with him...I came here to get away..." Crystal admitted "Wait... Best friend?"
"Err...yeah. This might be a problem..." Peter thought
He then made the familiar 'devil horn' hand gesture and Crystal worked it out
"Y-You're..." Crystal was in awe
"Yeah...I'm him." Peter nodded
"... How did I not see it before?" She sighed
"I hid it well...Are you...are you REALLY over Johnny?" Peter asked
"Not entirely... but I only broke up with him a week ago." She shrugged "Why?"
"I don't want to feel bad after this." Peter answered and kissed her as a firework exploded as their lips met.
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