Plasma57: thank you
Ilikehats2: really?
INeedAUSername8: it's been used before, but it goes well with Ava's character
Nine-tailed kitten: I don't know about that now
Chapter 40: In Time
(In Dracula's castle)
For what seemed like eternity, Peter and Ava are locked at the lips. The sensation is blissful as they finally embrace their love for another and 'display' it. They had both unknowingly waited so long for this moment to taste the fruit the love inside them that had grown. Everyone else around them was slightly uncomfortable about the situation.
"How long have they…?" Hawkeye grumbled. "About 5 minutes I think. Uh guys!" Iron Man said.
They ignored him and continued to kiss. Iron Man's face armor lifted up and he was about to shout something when Peter fired his web-shooter at him, the webbing completely covered his face. Everyone laughed as Stark shouted beneath the webs as he tried tearing it off.
"I hate to do this to them... but we need to get moving." Cap said. "Hold on!" Deadpool said as he literally pulled himself together.
(Give me a sec, been waiting for this) *Deadpool pulls out a camera and turns to the kissing couple and takes a picture… well several pictures… (Done)
"Ok, I'm good!" Deadpool said. "What..?" Hulk asked confusingly. "Trust me big green… it's better that we not know..." Logan sighed as he shook his head.
The couple took a moment to stop and look in one anothers' eyes.
"That was…. I mean…" Peter gasped. "Wonderful… let's continue." Ava chuckled. "I truly hate to interrupt this most intimate moment… but we have work to do…" Cap said. "Agreed." Tiger said as she put back on her mask. "W-What?" Peter gasped. "Wait for later…" She seductively whispered in his ear.
Peter's cheeks turned bright red, which Ava chuckled with a seductive tone at. She got up and walked away in a most 'tempting' way. The young hero's jaw dropped and eyes widened. After some time they had put Ripper in well-constructed and heavy cuffs. The villains under Dracula's control were placed into the holding cells the vampire king ordered to be constructed. Falcon, Iron Man, and Ant-Man checked over their construction and came to the conclusion that they would work well. Before leaving, Doctor Strange had cast a highly complex spell which reverted Spider-Man and Dracula back to their original selves.
"I... feel like my old self… Agh… That hurt…" Peter groaned. "Yes… That wasn't completely harmless." The lord of vampires grunted. "Apologies." The sorcerer said.
The Council of Elders had decided to stay behind at the castle to help try to repair the castle for the time being. Dracula accompanied the heroes and their allies back to SHIELD headquarters. On the flight back Blade and the injured Nightstalkers were most uncomfortable with the vampire king going along for the ride back. But they kept quiet for the entire time and they arrived back at the base. It's night time which allowed for Dracula to walk with them. The squads 'escorted' the now 'freed', yet unconscious villains to holding cells designed for them. While the others walked into the meeting room where Aunt May, Nick Fury, and Agent Coulson waited for them. They had seen the entire thing. The various camera bots kept them up to date on everything that occurred in the castle fortress.
"Peter!" May shouted as she ran over to hug the teen.
May cried rivers of joyful tears as Peter happily embraced her back.
"Hi Aunt May." He said. "I'm so glad you're safe." She choked. "I'm ok." Peter replied. "I know… Thanks to Ava… My boy… all grown up and in love…" She chuckled as she looked at the girl.
Ava blushed behind her mask. May's gaze turned to Dracula. Her eyes narrowed with rage. She let go of Peter and marched up to the vampire king. Dracula raised an eyebrow in… interest. Before she could say something, Spider-Man jumped in her way and held his hands to stop her.
"Aunt May it's ok. There's nothing to be mad about. He was manipulated into doing what he did!" Peter pleaded.
Dracula placed a hand on the teen's chest. He shook his head at Peter.
"It's ok Mr. Parker. I am ashamed of what I did. The loss of my wife drove me to do all this. I'm sorry for the pain I caused you Ms. Parker." Dracula sighed in defeat. "I know what happened to her. She didn't deserve that to happen to her… and you didn't serve to lose her… When I lost my husband, I was torn apart. The possibility of losing my boy… It doesn't matter now… He's safe…" She sighed. "You have a remarkable boy… after all... he was the one who helped me see the true path to peace." The vampire king said. "He's always been." May said, a smile on her face.
Fury walked over.
"Mr. Parker… good to have you back kid. We've all missed you… especially Ms. Ayala." The Director of SHIELD chuckled. "Thank you sir, I missed everyone as well. And to be honest… I missed Tiger the most." Peter answered. "You and your friends will be given some time off for all you've been through." Fury said. "Alright!" Nova laughed. "Yes!" Iron Spider cheered.
Nick Fury turned to face Dracula.
"It seems we have to work on that peace." Fury said, before holding out one of his hands.
Dracula smiled and shook the man's hand.
"Thank you." Dracula said. "Looks like I'm out of a job." Blade grunted. "What about them?" Widow asked as she turned to look at the Nightstalkers.
Fury turned to look at the group of men.
"Perhaps we can come to an agreement." Dracula said. "What do you mean?" Fury asked, curiosity in his voice. "The war between our 2 species has gone on for to long. Perhaps in order to show that both sides can live in peace… the hunters with SHIELD and the Council of Elders should work together to get both species to come together and work in harmony." The vampire king said. "You don't want them to answer for all those they killed?" Fury asked. "Someone young and wise taught me there is always a better path to justice and peace." Dracula answered.
Spider-Man chuckled. White Tiger walked over to him and put her arms around his shoulders.
"Ohh you're so going to get it." She purred seductively.
Peter gulped nervously and blushed with intensity at her comment.
"What do you all say?" Fury asked them. "…. I never thought I'd say this…. But ok… Maybe working together might lead to this war being over." Blade sighed. "…. Ripper has done something awful things… I could've stopped him… but I didn't… I wish to atone for my mistakes... We're in…" Hannibal said. "I don't want to go to jail so..." A nightstalker started to say when everyone else glared at him. "Very well… Let us try to make this peace permanent and true." Fury said. "In time… all things happen the way they are meant to." Dracula replied sagely.
To be continued…