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CHAPTER 15

To Catch a HobGoblin...

It takes you a few days to get fully recovered- your Aunt and Uncle have had you under supervision for the past week as you recovered- the school's closed and there's an investigation into the 'Hobgoblin vs. Spider-man' incident. Much as you can tell, Jameson probably wants to lambaste you, but considering that you saved a school of kids from a nut job bomber with stolen technology- you're passed off in the heroic light.

Or maybe Jameson has grown fond of you? Heh- yeah right.

Regardless, the Hobgoblin's been laying low- your spider sense hasn't been ringing, even though you're Peter Parker- maybe he got scared off?

Regardless- you need a way to beat him. Today's the first day you're off 'Aunt-May-Watch' and are able to move around. Gobby's a threat- so long as he has that laugh you can't touch him. School will be starting back up in a couple of days- the mayor's been ordering beefed up security and other measures for all schools in light of this- while Oscorp has undergone questioning.

The Black Cat- thanks to the photos you sent her- was able to anonymously pass them to Eddie Brock. So, as far as everyone's concerned her reputation has been cleared. She's kept in contact with you- as Felix- and picked up your costume for you in your stead.

Harry's called you several times… and Norman Osborn called you - just once- personally apologizing for the havoc his stolen items have caused you. You thanked him for his concern and he waved it off- "you're one of Harry's friends and you're a talented student- when you graduate, I'm sure Oscorp would be glad to have someone of your obvious Talent."

You thanked him /again/ before he ended the call- you were able to mask your true feelings towards the man, but is he onto you? Or is he just trying to snare you in an entirely separate web?

More importantly - You still have to confront Gwen. She knows something- something important. But if you approach her- her stalker might send the Hobgoblin after you again.

You go downstairs to the basement- to your lab and try to think of something to counter the Hobgoblin's laugh. If it were as simple as wearing sound blocking headphones, that's be great but- it isn't just the sound that's doing it.

Based on what Felicia could gather and you could extrapolate from that information- the Hobgoblin's laugh is a sonic wave- its effectiveness dissipates over distance, but anything hit needs more than to not hear the sound- the sonic wave itself is pulverizing the person hit by it. You need to be able to prevent the laugh from hitting you.

So- what it comes down to is that there's only several options-

-prevent him from laughing
-find a way to negate the sonic waves
-keep to a distance
-keep out of dodge of the damn laugh

The easiest way would be to keep to a distance or out of dodge of his laugh. The next would be preventing him from laughing- hurting or irritating his throat could do it. As for finding a way to negate the sonic wave?

Well, sure, if you had a lot of money. There's a chance noise canceling headphones might give you an edge- though.

Whatever way you go, it'll take time effort, and probably a good chunk of cash.

You shake your head- you should go see Gwen.

You stretch and get ready to go before going to Gwen's house. The bright daylight should help you out at least, right?

You go upstairs and out the door- heading towards Gwen's house. When you are on the same street as her- you feel your spider sense begin to tingle in the direction as you try to walk closer. You feel things all around you and, as you look- you see them. Cameras- all sorts of surveillance cameras across the neighborhood- a neighborhood watch big brother-

And several of the closer cameras are focusing in on you- each one triggering your spider sense.

You pause, glancing at the cameras before pulling out your phone, acting as if you got a text. You read it and let out a sigh before turning around, walking off. The camera seem to follow you for a little while, before they vanish.

When you feel that you're out of their range, you get out of dodge- that was too creepy. You let out a sigh once you're a good distance away.

So going to Gwen's house on your own in the middle of the day is bad- got it. Maybe Felicia put some of those cameras up? You give her a call.

"Cameras? No, I already took down the ones from the school- near her house? Didn't want to risk it. Hmm… I'll look into those. Give me a couple of hours and I'll call back- unless you want to come over?"

"Sure, I'll be over in a little. See you then."

You head on over to Felicia's home, making sure nobody is following you. Your spider sense is silent as you walk up to Felicia's house and ring the doorbell. The door opens and you enter, seeing Felicia, in a different Long T-shirt sitting back at a computer desk that has been dragged out into the living room.

She looks back at you and smiles. "Ah, Peter, glad to see you!"

She gets up and bounds over, wrapping you in hug. "That's for helping me clear my name. By the way- I've looked into that camera situation- seems like after my stunt the neighborhood agreed to have them installed- they're wireless- so if anyone's using them- that's how they're spying on you- I'd bet it's the Hobgoblin or whoever he's working for."

"Any clue to who's doing it, Felicia?"

You ask her, your voice soft in her ear. She shivers, but her tone is amused. "Not yet, but I'm working on it. I don't have any clues on the Hobgoblin, but there's a good chance your hunch about his employer being at your school is correct- there's no reason why he'd move against you other than your confession to miss Gwen Stacy."

You tense as her arms wrap tighter around you. "Relax, I know the whole story, besides you aren't pulling away~"

She traces with her fingertip a heart shape on your back, above where your heart is.

"Still trying to steal my heart? And here I thought you were reforming your thieving ways"

You dramatically quip, your voice heavy with sarcasm. Felicia pulls back, grinning as your spider sense tingles. You step back, dodging her trip attempt as her grin grows. Again and again she tries to trip you but you keep dodging- it turns into an almost waltz. The two of you continue your little dance- her arms around you, one of yours around her, as you move across her living room.

All things must come to an end, though,- you spot the bare carpet behind her before you grin, moving your foot and tripping her as she tries to trip you, her arms making sure that both of you fall to the ground, your legs tangled together. You look down at her and grin.

"Tell me, Ms Hardy, was being tripped part of your plan?"

She looks up at you and returns an impish grin. "Of course!"

Before she pulls you closer and leans up- capturing your lips in a kiss.

You wrap your arms around her and lean in further, returning the kiss. You hardly notice it when she rolls you over, laying down on you to press herself against you.

Your hand travels down her back and rest on her rear- her shirt riding up giving you a better feel as she groans into the kiss, grinding against you- before she stops, pulling back.

She swallows, breathing deeply as she looks down at you. She remains where she's at staring down at you.

"We really shouldn't, Peter- not until this whole thing with that girl is sorted out. Besides-"

She brushes some of her hair to the side. "I like you, Peter, alright? I really, really do- but we should focus on more important things, like making sure you don't die."

She leans in and captures your lips again, this time chastely before pulling away. "I'm not going to stop stealing things here and there- but… I might start stealing from the people that deserve it- like the ones after the guy I like."

She gets a dangerous smile on her face. "And I'd like to be there to aid you sometimes, too. So- how do you plan to take this guy down?"

You clear your throat, and head as you look up at her. "Well- there's multiple ways I might be able to- I could prevent him from laughing- damage his throat, maybe with some sort of pepper spray? I could keep to a distance, or keep out of dodge of his laugh- or I could work on something to negate the sonic waves of his laugh- but that last one's expensive."

Felicia blinks down at you. "Is that all? Just give me a number."

You blink stupidly, enjoying the feeling of Felicia against you- it's a really nice feeling. Felicia grins down at you. "I guess you really are happy to see me, but-"

She flicks your nose. "Focus."

You let your mind focus on what she told you. "What? I mean- I couldn't- if you're sure- I suppose it'd be-"

You shake your head. "I'm not sure, alright? I- I'm not comfortable with just taking your money, alright?"

She lets out a sigh, closing her eyes before opening them. "I have a lot of money Spider- a lot of it invested- I can do a lot worse than spending some of it to help work on some protection from a crazy madman with a sonic laugh. Besides- there's other applications of such a thing- patent it and sell it."

You shake your head. "No- I might have enough, I just don't want our relationship to be based on money- I'd feel indebted to you."

Felicia gives you a soft smile. "Alright, how about this? I'll match whatever amount you put in- penny for penny and in return- I get my own outfit if our research pans out. Is that more acceptable?"

You think about it. "Yeah, actually- that does make me feel better about it. Thanks for understanding."

She nods before looking at the clock- when she looks back, there's a devilish grin on her face. "Well there's still plenty of time…"

She pulls you back into another kiss- one after another chaste kiss- teasing you as she grinds against you before she pulls you back into one last kiss- stronger and more passionate than the one you got when you first met her.

When you can finally think straight after you both pull away, Felicia's giving you a childish grin before she gets up, pulling you up along with her. "So, Professor… where do we begin?"

You get up and stretch, grinning at her. "Why, the Library, my dear Watson!"

You freeze- Sherlock Holmes is ruined forever! Curse you Mary Jane Watson! After a few moments you collect yourself- as Felicia watches you bemused before she nods. "Alright- just let me get changed."

She walks down the hall to the bedroom- a few minutes later she walks back out- still short haired and female looking, but dressed in a shirt and short skirt. "Well, I'm ready to go, Peter. Shall we?"

Your eyes widens but she puts up a hand. "Peter- I'm more than capable to go out as myself sometimes, you know. It isn't like I don't exist- I keep my identity valid and in use, after all."

She walks over and presses the button for the door to open. The sunlight glistens off of her white hair as she gives you a breathtaking smile, extending a hand out to you and taking yours.

"C'mon Peter, Lets go. It's a beautiful day!"

The two of you head off together in the sunlight.

Area Unkown

"No-No-No-No-NoNooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo-"

CRACK

The figure smiles, covered in blood as it cuts open the man's stomach grabbing the entrails and tearing them- joining them with more to form a question mark- pinning it to the wall with sharp sticks. The figure steps back, kicking an arm out of the way as it surveys its work, a crazed grin on its face.

"That should get his attention nicely."

It walks over, removing the bloodstained smock before using the sunk to wash up. In the mirror the parts have a message that the figure looks back at with a satisfied smile.

/CAN YOU CATCH ME

SPIDER-MAN?/

End
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Publisher's Note: 6/9/2014 Mon.

Forgive me for forgetting that last part when, but when I read through my word documents I could have sworn it was still there. Must have overlooked it.