This is probably my most 'out there' idea yet, combining my love of the Ultimate Comics line with trademark Disney shows, and their characters.

As you also may have noticed, I changed the title slightly, and the image. All in the name of staying true to my subject matter.

Shout outs for chapter 1:

Loukaia: Thank you. The Diva idea isn't used too much, but can really work well if you don't bash the character.

Boris Yeltsin: Yes, things will be very interesting for the ANTs, especially when Violet gets her powers.

Disclaimer: I own nothing, because everything I'm using belongs to Disney. If it belonged to me, it would be very different.

Ultimate Spider-Girl

Chapter 2: Inner Demons

Violet awoke at the sound of her alarm, quickly swatting it off. Stretching, she slid out of her bed, and padded to her dresser, retrieving clean underwear, before heading towards the bathroom. She always had to start her day with a shower, because it helped clear her head for the day ahead.

She especially needed it today, to wash off the salty feeling on her face from the tears. She hated crying so much, but was never able to keep her emotions in check when it came to her parents. She would eventually need to tell Olive and Fletcher, but she had no idea how to deliver it.

The warm water helped Violet clear her negative emotions, letting them wash out of her. Shutting the water off, she stepped out to face herself in the mirror. "Okay, I'll tell them this week. I promise," she said to herself, trying to impose the thought that she would tell her closest friends the truth.

Violet scurried back to her room, careful not to wake Ryan and Jade, her young cousins. As much as she loved them, any premature awakenings resulted in war, and she didn't need to arrive at school annoyed. That would ruin any plans she tried to set out.

She made her way over to the wardrobe, deciding that she would make an effort to dress to impress. Maybe not so much for Fletcher, but to try and break out of the 'jock' image so many people had of her. Tomboy was just fine, but a jock was the last thing she needed to make friends, or get a date.

She glanced through her clothes, most of which were on some varying scale of purple, just like her. "Hmm…This should work," she said, picking out a light purple high-low tee and dark skinny jeans, completing the ensemble with purple converse and black cardigan. She smiled at her reflection in the mirror, then glanced at the Scarlet Spider poster on her wall. "We're back in it," she said, heading downstairs for breakfast.

"Morning, Aunt Dana, Uncle Mark," Violet said warmly to her guardians, as she entered the kitchen. Dana looked away from the pancakes she was making, and Mark looked up from his paper. Both were shocked to see Violet in one of the outfits they purchased for her over the summer, and not sports attire.

"Morning, kiddo," Mark said. "What's with the outfit? I thought you said it was too girly."

Violet shrugged. "I just figured that it was time for a change," she replied. "I figured that a new school year, I should maybe act a little more like the other ANTs."

"Well, that's great honey," Dana replied, plating up the pancakes for both Mark and Violet. "I think you look great, the outfit really expresses who you are." What she didn't say was how much Violet looked like her mother at that age. Sometimes it was painful for Mark and Dana, seeing so much of Anne in Violet, the reminder of what they lost was always present.

Violet smiled and sat down, after grabbing some orange juice from the fridge. While she never really knew her parents, she wouldn't change her family; it was warm and comforting, and that was all she wanted in family.

"So, what happened yesterday?" Dana asked, careful not to anger the young girl. She could shut down if she felt she was being pressured into answering a personal question.

"I had an argument with Miss Popular, and she mentioned parents. That, and Olive was asking a lot about family. She tried to call me on it, but I wasn't listening," Violet explained. "I want to tell them, but if everyone finds out, they'll treat me differently. Look at me differently."

Mark and Dana glanced at each other. Violet wanted to be accepted, but it was always going to be difficult for her, regardless of whether or not she told the truth about her family. "I'm sure you could tell your closest friends, and they would understand," Mark said, attempting to coax his niece.

"Maybe. I'll try this week, but no promises," Violet answered, attempting to focus on her breakfast. She didn't need a lecture on life lessons first thing in the morning. So, they sat in silence, eating breakfast, trying to avoid the elephant in the room.

The quiet was interrupted when two loud voices called out, their owners bounding down the stairs. Ryan and Jade burst into the kitchen, still in their pyjamas, and both ready to vie for breakfast. "I'm having pancakes," Jade declared.

"No, I'm having pancakes!" Ryan insisted. "I'm oldest. And I'm at school, so I need a bigger breakfast."

Dana stepped in to stop her children bickering. "You can both have pancakes if you behave, and stop fighting." Both children stopped, and shared a sidewards glance, before moving to sit at the table. "That's better," Dana said, smiling at her ability to resolve the situation.

Both children sat in shock at their cousin Violet, however. They had never seen her choose to wear anything other than sports gear, and sat in disbelief that she was wearing a proper outfit – by choice. "Something, happen Violet?" Ryan asked. "Cause I've never seen you choose to wear girly clothes."

"I think she's pretty," Jade said, smiling at her cousin. "She is a girl too."

"Thank you, Jade," Violet said. "It is nice to be noticed as a girl, and not just one of the guys." She stared at Ryan the whole time, making him uncomfortable with the expression. He just looked down at his plate, and ate without another word.

Violet helped Dana clear up after breakfast, while Ryan and Jade got dressed for their day. Mark, after seeing Jade was okay, left for his office downtown, wishing his family well for their day ahead.

Realising the time, Dana got Jade and Ryan to her SUV, and Violet headed for the bus. Today, she was going to try and change both her outlook, and how people viewed her. The ANT Farm had no Chyna to contend with, so it would be easier for Violet to change perceptions of her. At least, she hoped it would work out that way.

In her daily routine, Olive could always count on certain individuals and places remaining in some sort of static existence. Meaning that, Webster High was always going to be there, Gibson would still be a man-child, and so on. She had grown to depend on these as her rock, given the fact her parents seemed to be working so much lately.

She was surprised, however, when Violet arrived into the ANT Farm. After yesterday's outburst, she was expecting violence, and anti-social tendencies. Instead, she was greeted by a particularly cheerful Violet, wearing what could only be described as cute, girly clothes. If she had been sucker punched, Olive wouldn't be any more shocked than she already was.

"Hi, Olive," Violet greeted, a smile adorning her features. Olive, still recovering from the shock, attempted to form coherent words, before blurting out, "What the heck?!"

Violet sighed and plopped down beside Olive on the couch. "After yesterday's mishap -" Olive shot her a glance conveying sarcasm. "Okay, fiasco. Disaster. Whatever you call it. I decided that maybe I should change my outlook and image. So, I came up with this."

"Wow. I didn't know you had it in you!" Olive cheered. "We have to go shopping together sometime!" Violet smiled at her best friend, enjoying the moment.

"We could do that on Saturday," Violet suggested. "You could also sleepover on Friday, if you wanted." This was the biggest step of trust Violet had ever taken with someone, and she was praying that it didn't back fire.

Olive was shocked. Violet seemed to completely changed overnight, and was openly inviting her over Friday and Saturday. "I'd have to check with my parents, but that should be okay," Olive replied. "But what about your family?"

"I'll explain it to you when you arrive Friday, but they won't have a problem with it. They'll actually be overjoyed I'm bringing a friend over," Violet explained. She caught Olive's confused expression, and said, "I've never had friends over before. It's complicated."

Olive smiled, pleased that Violet was opening up, and attempting to let go of her anger. Violet had a good heart, and just needed someone to help her realise that. Olive's musings were interrupted by the incoming conversation between Fletcher, Angus and Gibson.

"So, by throwing your apple a day at the doctor, you keep them away," Gibson said, smiling at the smashed remains of an apple in his hand.

"I don't think that's the way it works," Fletcher replied. "Didn't that last doctor come around with security guards?" As much as the ANTs liked Gibson, they all accepted that he had some type of problem, but never looked into the matter much, in case Principal Skidmore fired him (again).

"As much as I'm enjoying this conversation," Angus said, "there's two ladies that need attention." He strode over to Olive and Violet, giving Olive a 'flirtatious' wink, that made both girls want to puke. "So, Olive, who's your fine friend? We could totally do a double date."

Olive shuddered at that thought, before looking Angus in the eye. "First, I will never date you. Not even if we were the last people alive on the planet would I think of you like that. And second, Violet likes you even less than I do, so good luck with that," Olive responded.

Angus' jaw dropped as he looked Violet over. She had gone girly overnight! That was a total shock to him, and he couldn't form a cohesive word, even as she stared at him and stood up. He was almost on heaven when she placed both hands on his shoulders, and was ready to lean in, until he knee came up in his groin.

"Go sit down, Angus," Violet hissed. "Before I make you." Violet brushed her hands off, as Angus waddled painfully to his chair, plopping down at his computer. Whilst Gibson was oblivious to the exchange, having been playing with the smashed apple, Fletcher had seen the whole event, and now couldn't stop staring at Violet. She looked girly!

Violet caught Fletcher's eyes, and blushed intensely. She couldn't believe that he was staring at her! It seemed like an almost perfect moment, despite her having hit Angus yet again. They smiled at each other, and Fletcher sat next Violet, still surprised at what he was seeing.

"Wow, Violet," he said. "You look really great today. Not that you don't look nice every day, it's just strange to see you dressed like this. Sorry, I didn't mean -" Violet held her hand up to stop him and smiled warmly.

"It's okay, Fletcher. I decided I wanted to change, after what happened yesterday," Violet explained. Her calm tone, and expression put Fletcher at ease. After yesterday, he was afraid that she might shut everyone out, but today, she seemed to be a completely different person. "I also invited Olive over for a sleepover Friday. I'd invite you, but I don't think my family would support me bringing a boy home just yet."

Fletcher was now gobsmacked. Violet was dressing girly, and was inviting Olive over? If not for the event with Angus, he'd have thought Violet had been replaced. "Sorry you can't come along Fletcher," Olive said, smiling at her friend. "But we can always video chat or text on Friday."

The three friends continued to discuss their plans for the weekend, and what might be included at the sleepover. Whilst Fletcher was a little jealous that Olive was the only one invited over, he figured that she might have a better chance of getting Violet to open up than he would, and a little 'girl time' wouldn't hurt either one. Just as long as they didn't try to set him up with anyone; he was still hurting from Chyna.

Before they knew it, the first bell rang, and the whole ANT Farm had to run, to avoid the high school students. Why the ANT Farm had to be right in the middle of so many class rooms was still a mystery.

Science class with Mr Marceau was usually the toughest class, except for Olive. Today, however, was an exception to that rule, with Mr Marceau busy passing out attendance passes for the field trip. Fletcher, however, deadpanned at the destination. Roxxon Industries. Both his mother, and Olive's father worked there. And unlike Olive, he wasn't proud of that fact.

"Attendance for next week's field trip is mandatory," Mr Marceau was saying. "You will each need to do a fifteen hundred word report on its genetic research department. And yes, this will count towards your overall grade, so no slacking! And no using internet sources!"

"Interesting factoid about Roxxon Industries," Olive began, met with a collective groan from yet another one of her pieces of trivia. "It was founded in 1999, and quickly rose to be one of the most dominant medical and technological developers is the USA."

"Quite right, Olive," Mr Marceau replied. "And if I'm not mistaken, both you and Fletcher have parents that work there. In the department we'll be visiting, in fact." Olive beamed at that fact, and Fletcher deadpanned, hoping that no one took too much interest in his parents, and their jobs.

"Now, I expect all of you to review your textbooks before the visit, to ask plenty of informed questions! We want to promote Webster High…" Fletcher tuned Mr Marceau out after that, focused on the visit to Roxxon. It just seemed like a chance for Olive to look smart with her dad, and his mom to embarrass him and his art in front of his peers. He did not want that, especially with Violet there. They might fall out, and try to pull him out of the ANT Farm.

Olive, unlike Fletcher was happy to be going to see Roxxon again, and she could show off how much she knew about the company and its operations. Violet, too, was curious, but for a different reason. Her parents had both worked there before the accident, and she couldn't shake the feeling that the company was somehow involved. Maybe this visit would be a chance for her to find out what had really happened.

At lunch, Olive and Fletcher sat together, discussing the field trip with Mr Marceau to Roxxon. "So, we'll see our parents all day," Fletcher was saying. "It'll be fine," Olive replied. "We'll just make sure that you and your mom don't have a disagreement."

Violet was finishing getting her lunch, avoiding Angus, who was munching and making a mess in the process. As she dodged the mess, she ran straight into Lexi Reed, knocking her lunch over the Queen Bee.

"You idiot! Watch where you're going!" Lexi screamed. The whole cafeteria stopped and stared at the scene. Some questioned who the brunette was. She was familiar, but they couldn't place her. Thos that did recognise Violet, were horrified that they might have a repeat of yesterday's events. Olive and Fletcher were shocked, but ready to jump in and pull Violet away from Lexi.

"Maybe you should keep your head on your shoulders and not up in the clouds, blondie," Violet said tersely, staring Lexi down. Lexi was shocked at the response, and even more shocked at Violet. Not only was she more in control of her attitude, she was dressed like a girl, and not a jock. She actually looked cute! She couldn't stand that!

"Violent! What are you doing! You are not supposed to wear cute outfits! You're a jock, not a girl!" Lexi cried. Fletcher and Olive cringed, knowing that Violet was likely to blow up at Lexi. They were shocked when Violet instead shook her head, and took a deep breath, locking eyes with the Queen Bee.

"Lexi, do you have problems at home? All your attention seeking, and needing to be in control of everyone says that you aren't happy with your life. You're probably ignored at home, and you need to be the centre of attention here," Violet responded, keeping calm through her whole speech, despite Lexi glaring daggers at her.

"How dare you! You stupid little ANT!" Lexi yelled. Violet stood, and smiled at Lexi, which caused the Queen Bee to let out a cry of frustration. She stamped her foot, and spun around, headed for the door. "Stop looking at me!" Lexi yelled at the crowd. "Come on, Paisley!" Paisley, not understanding what happened, followed Lexi out, completely oblivious of the exchange.

The cafeteria was completely silent after Lexi left. Students were watching Violet in awe, shocked that she had kept her cool, and not used violence, despite being called 'Violent'. Most were also looking at her new style, shocked that she wasn't wearing sports gear. Everyone, however, was glad that Lexi had left without pursuing the matter.

Violet sat down beside Olive and Fletcher, picking at what little of her lunch hadn't up ended over Lexi, and smiled at her two best friends. "What's wrong?" She asked, referring to their shocked expressions.

"What was that?" Olive asked. "With Lexi?" Violet responded, to which Fletcher and Olive nodded. "I just took a cool approach, even though I wanted to punch her lights out." Fletcher broke into a grin, and let out a sigh. "I'm glad. It's nice to see you without the aggression," he said.

"Yeah," Olive agreed. "You handled that better than anyone else." Violet beamed. "Thanks, guys. It's strange, not being angry, but I think I'm changing for the better." The trio ate their lunch afterwards, joking and laughing, almost completely forgetting about the Lexi incident.

After school ended, Violet walked home, happy that she got through the day without getting angry, especially at Lexi. She was slightly worried about talking to her guardians about letting Olive sleepover Friday. Still, she felt it was important to let someone in, and trust them, after they had put so much faith in her.

Lexi, however was still fuming at her exchange with Violet, which had shown her up in front of the student body. How did the little ANT know about her home life? No one apart from Paisley knew the truth about her parents, and she didn't really understand the pressure placed on Lexi.

Still, she intended to find out what secrets the annoying little ANT had. If Violent wanted to play the family card, then so would Lexi. She wasn't going to follow her home, that was stalking. She could, however, delve into the school records and find out the truth. Once she had that, she could ruin the ANT in front of the whole school.

Well, a lot just happened in this chapter!

Violet has a make-over, and we get a good look at her family. Then we see some nice group dynamics, and the looming science field trip, which is bound to go wrong…

And on top of that, Lexi is coming close to cracking, and she might just ruin Violet in front of the school! So much drama!

Until next time!