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Chapter 39: The Beauty and the Beast
(In Dracula's castle)
They had come to rescue him, to save him. For days they prepared, plotted, and planned to bring him home. But now… he was bearing down on them and looked ready to rend them apart like a wolverine with a squeak toy. The Syphon Talisman, an ancient artifact of powerful magic that's capable of controlling vampires and their followers had been used by The Ripper to turn Spider-Man into something most… shocking. As a the famous web-slinger he was strong then, when he was turned into a vampire his strength was greatly enhanced… but now in this new form… there was no telling how powerful he is.
"Odin's Beard! What hasth thou done to the Man of Spiders?! Answer or face the wrath of the son of Odin!" Thor shouted, his voice thick with anger. "What the hell?" Iron Man gasped, taking a step back. "Holy shit… what the fuck?" Hawkeye gasped, his eyes filled with fear. "H-Hey W-Webs… sorry about the glue I left on your pillow… H-He-hehe..." Nova laughed nervously; fear thick in his trembling voice.
The vampire bat creature screeched, baring its fangs. The same green saliva drooled out of its mouth in a bubbly form; it was the same as the way a rabid dog looked… except far more intimidating. Peter spread out his huge wings; the span is of almost 14 feet in length. The recurved claws at the tips of its finger on the end of the wings flexed in deadly anticipation. The heroes tried to stand their ground, but the grotesque sight of the bestial vampire unnerved them all. Even Black Widow was dreadfully frightened, not many things scared her... but this was on a whole new level of scary.
"Easy Spidey… can't you be the stupid boy who cracks the bad jokes?" Natasha asked, a very nervous chuckle in her voice.
It snapped its jaws at her, the fangs still bared. Eyes burning like two bright red suns.
"I guess not." Widow gulped, her face drained of color. "My friend please, we are your friends. Calm yourself and fight the control the Ripper has over you." Iron-Fist said. "Sp…" Tiger started to say, but Ripper shouted," Subdue them! Make them hurt!"
The monster screeched and began beating its huge wings. As it started rising higher in the air, the winds that the force of the wings created became more powerful with each flexion. The heroes were being forced back by the strong winds. They began grunting in frustration as they were gradually forced back.
"Don't just flap your wings, get them!" Ripper shouted.
The Ripper unleashed a blast of the talisman's energy which zapped the beast like a taser. Peter screeched in pain and swooped forward as fast as a soaring eagle. He tackled a few of them knocking them back, including A-Bomb, Nova, Hawkeye, and Iron Man. As they tried to get on their feet, most of the others attacked.
"Forgive me for this, my friend." Fist said as he jumped forward, his mystic charged fist ready.
The monster caught each fist with its huge feet, the sharp talons threatening to rip apart Danny's hands.
"Hang on kid!" Cap said as he jumped forward.
He jabbed the shield into the creature's chest, knocking it back causing it to release its grip on Danny. Danny nodded his thanks to the super-soldier, who nodded back. Quickly, the creature picked itself off the ground and faced off against the heroes. Iron Man and Nova flew forward blasting their way towards the beast and flew back as they continued firing. Each energy surge stunned it, but only slightly.
"You're only tickling this ugly. Let me show you." Hawkeye said, before firing an arrow.
The creature back handed the missile away and glared at the stupid archer. Hawkeye grinned nervously. It screeched as it flew forward, but it was tackled by Hulk and Thor.
"Forgive us Man of Spider, but you will not be allowed to harm them." Thor said. "Sorry little buddy." Hulk said.
As they readied to punch the creature, two huge clawed hands gripped their throats. A vice-like hold on both heroes' throat. The beast had lifted itself off the ground and held them in the air with ease. It hissed like a mad snake before slamming their heads together with great force. A crack sounded out through the room and then both Hulk and Thor were thrown to either side of the room, two loud thuds could be heard as they both hit a wall and slumped to the ground. The others were pale-faced. Within just 15 seconds, Peter had beaten the two strongest Avengers. Even the mad titan, Thanos, couldn't accomplish such a feat that quickly.
"Shit." Nova gulped. "I may... know a way to... stop him… But you have to handle that madman as well." Dracula coughed weakly. "Cap?" Iron Man asked. "We need all the help we can get." Steve sighed. "What?!" Tiger snarled. "Ok." Iron Man said. "I need Ms. Ayala on this." Dracula said. "W-What?" She gasped. "Listen to him White Tiger. Widow, Kazar, and Nova handle Ripper. The rest of us will try to calm down Peter. Go!" Iron Man shouted.
The groups separated. Tiger narrowed her eyes at the weakened lord of vampires.
"Hey Ripper! Take this!" Nova shouted as he rocketed towards the man.
Ripper turned to see the young hero tackle him. Ripper quickly kicked Nova in his knee, getting a cry of pain in response. As the teen was on grumbling on the ground, Ripper kicked him in the stomach repeatedly. Then another body tackled the man from behind. Ripper turned to face Kazar, who unsheathed the blades from their holders. Their angry glares met. Kazar rushed forward and began slashing and kicking in a wild manner. Ripper dodged each attack before kneeing the jungle boy in the groin. The young hero screamed in pain before Ripper punched him in the face, hard.
"Pathetic children. Boys trying to fight a man." Ripper spat. "Try me than." A feminine voice called.
Ripper turned to face a lithe fist hit him in the jaw and then a slim foot hit him in his chest. Widow stood there calmly, but with an angry glare.
"Stupid bitch." The man growled before running at her.
The fight against the vampire man-bat wasn't going well. They were heavily outmuscled by the immensely strong Peter, now a bloodthirsty creature of ravenous destruction. Wolverine began slashing and jabbing his claws in quick movements to try to push back Peter. With incredible speed, the beast dodged each attack with ease. Then it saw an opening and it took the opportunity. One clawed hand grabbed Logan by his face and drove him into the ground, making a crater in the floor. Blood slithered into the cracks. The beast felt something big hit it in its back. Quickly it turned to see Deadpool holding a huge hammer in his hands.
(Let's hope this goes well)
"Sorry Spidey buddy! But I've got to take you down town." Deadpool said, before leaping at him.
The beast caught the hammer in one hand and crushed it instantly. Deadpool shook is hands at the beast. It snarled in response.
(Fuck)
With a slash of one of its feet, Deadpool was sliced into several bloody pieces.
"OH COME ON!" Deadpool cried in pain.
The creature snarled at the others before lunging.
"Why do you need me for?" Tiger hissed... "In order to fre..." Dracula started to say, but was cut off by Tiger's hand wrapping around his throat. "Gah!.. To free him..." The vampire king continued. "Why the hell should I believe you?! You turned him into this thing! This is all YOUR FAULT! AND YOU WANT MY HELP?!" Tiger snarled. "Because… I was… going to set him free… To end this war…" He coughed. "YOU'RE LYING!" She growled, her eyes filled with hatred. "That day you two met one another's gaze… and embraced before holding hands... You felt something..." Dracula hacked.
The pissed of teen's grip slackened slightly.
"W-What?... I don't know what you're talking about." She spat. "Child... I read Peter's memories… How else would've learned the names of you two? But that's not what's important." He reasoned. "Really?... Than what is?" Tiger hissed. "That was the moment that signified that there's something truly special between you two." He elaborated." What?" she gasped. "That signified the long hidden truth: that you two are in love." Dracula answered. "Y-You're crazy! I'm not in love with Peter." She snarled.
The beast roared with furious anger, it had heard Ava's words and something buried inside it clicked.
"W-What?" She gasped. "He's still inside there. The creature they face is not a monster… It's the one you love." Dracula explained. "I-I..." She stammered. "He loves you." The lord of vampires said. "W-What?" She gasped, her voice and eyes expressing extreme shock/surprise. "Let me show you." Dracula said.
Dracula placed his hands around the girl's head gently. They closed their eyes. Suddenly they were watching the memories of Dracula had with Peter. From start to finish, everything was displayed.
"… I-I… I..." She gasped, not knowing what to say. "Child, the love of my life was taken from me. Peter has just discovered his… you have to discover your's... He embraced it… you still deny it." Dracula said. "N-N… W-Why… Why us?" She gasped.
Dracula smiled.
"Because… it's meant to be…" He said. "What?" She hissed. "Love isn't something that can be described in words…. You feel it with your heart…" The vampire king replied. "I… I…" She gasped, putting her hands on her chest.
Ava could feel it: her heart beating like a drum. She felt like she was becoming dizzy, her cheeks blazed like fire, and her blood coursed like rushing rivers. Tiger huffed like she was dying.
"Calm yourself dear. Embrace the truth." He said. "… Y-Y… Y-Y… Y-You'r… Y-You'r… Y-You're right…. You're right… Why… Why didn't I see it before?" She gasped. "Because you didn't understand… now you do…" HE said. "W-What am I supposed to do?" She asked. "Go to him." He replied.
They were transferred back into the room. Widow was trading blows with Ripper and Zabu was latched onto the beast's back, trying to wrestle Peter to the ground. Tiger looked at Dracula, who smiled and nodded. Tiger nodded back and began slowly walking over to Peter who had thrown off the big cat.
"What are you doing?!" Hulk cried. "Tiger!" Fist shouted.
The beast turned to face the girl in the tiger costume. Something in it clicked, and it snarled half-heartedly. Those fearsome red eyes, less intimidating.
"Pete please… Stop this… I know this isn't you… We… I'm here to help… I hate seeing you like this." She said.
The creature hissed, but began backing up.
"Peter I'm not going to hurt you… I don't ever want to hurt you… We miss you... I miss you… My life has been so messed up since the day we held hands before that fateful day." Ava said, she could feel the tears coming out. "Creature! Destroy her!" Ripper shouted as he wrestled with Widow and now Nova with Kazar.
It began covering its face with one of its wings. Tiger gently grabbed it, and moved it out of the way. Its red eyes widened in shock as she moved closer. The beast lowered its head. Tiger took off her mask to reveal her face. She put a hand to the creature's cheek and caressed it. The creature's originally savage expression softened into one of happiness and peace. Ava smiled. Everyone looked on in shock.
"Like the beauty and the beast." Dracula chuckled. "Come back Peter. I need you… And I finally realized why… it's because… I love you." Tiger said.
A tear slithered down the creature's face.
"A… A… A… A-A…. A-A… A-Av-v…. Ava…" It stammered. "Peter?" She gasped, joy in her surprised voice. "NNNNOOOO!" Ripper shouted before kicking his 3 opponents away.
He spoke a foreign language and shocked the beast with the talisman. It cried out in great pain.
"PETER!" Ava cried.
Iron-Fist's usual calm demeanor turned into one of rage. He leaped toward Ripper with great speed. Before the villain could act, one of the mystic fists crushed the magical object.
"NNNOOOO! Y..." Ripper couldn't finish screaming as the other mystic fist slammed into the villain's face.
A loud crack was heard on impact. Ripper fell to the ground, he was out cold. All those present ran over to the two in the middle of the room (except for Deadpool, whose head bounced over there). The beast laid on it back on the floor, one clawed hand in both of Ava's lithe hands. Tears ran down her face. Then, the bestial features slowly faded, revealing the human-looking Spider-Man. He was still motionless. Ava' eyes filled with even more fear.
"No… No… No, no, no, no! NO! Wake up Pete! Please!" She cried. "…. Oh… Oh my head…" He groaned as his fangs clashed together. "Still a vampire." Cap said.
Dracula glowered at him.
"Whoa! W-When did you all get here?! Why?!... Ava?!" He gasped. "Hey Pete." She chuckled. "Ava… I… "He started to say. "Let's give them some space." Dracula said.
The others nodded and moved away from the two.
"Ava... there's someth…" He started to say when Ava interjected by saying, "I know Pete… I know how you feel..." She said. "Y-You do?!.." He gasped. "Yes…" She replied smiling. "Well… this is awkward…" He said. "Really web-head?" She snarled. "I-I…" He stammered, but she smacked him. "What was that for?!" He groaned. "Will you just shut up and kiss me?" She growled in an animalistic, yet seductive manner.
He smiled. They closed their eyes as their lips met.
To be continued…