INeedAUsername8: The totem will do something alright.
Chapter 29: Animal Identities
(The Ancient Cave, present)
Kraven growled as he snapped his jaws at Tiger. She ducked under the attack and aimed a kick at his stomach. He slapped her with the back of his hand. M'Baku roared as he continued to swing ferociously at The Panther and Iron Man.
"Ah! Come on!" Iron Man shouted as he shot forth his uni-beam.
Man-Ape grunted as the energy surge started to push him back slightly. Panther leapt behind M'Baku and proceeded to punch away at his foe's heavily muscled back. M'Baku just laughed at their attempts. He then reached behind him and grabbed Black Panther and tossed him at Iron Man. Tony and T'Challa fell back onto the ground with a thud.
"Agh, no matter what we throw at them…they just brush it off. I should've brought the Hulk and Thor." Iron Man grunted.
M'Baku roared as rushed towards them. The Panther and Iron Knight try to dodge to either side, but the transformed M'Baku's mauling reach was too great. He grabbed both opponents with either hand and slammed them together. Iron Man's armor started to crumble.
"I am Kraven! The greatest hunter! Do you think you are a match for me?!" The transformed villain shouted as he slashed his claws at Tiger.
She was barely able to dodge each swipe, the claws nearing her throat.
"I will keep the amulet as a mere trophy! It is nothing compared to the totem! It is weak! You are weak! I lied before about your father being strong! He was weak! And your lover is the weakest of all! He thought he came here to save you! Pathetic! It is fitting he died by my hands!" Kraven laughed.
Tiger's eyes narrowed with hatred and she screamed with rage as she leapt forth. Her kick was aimed at the villain's head. But he caught it with a single clawed hand. Kraven's maniacal laughing turned into hungry growls as he opened his maw. Tiger saw the sharp teeth as they neared her and the saliva dripping from each fang.
"It's to bad your father or lover couldn't be here to save you." He chuckled. "I don't need anyone to save me!" She growled as she slashed her claws at his nose.
Kraven hissed in pain as he let go of Tiger, and both clawed hands went to his nose. He snarled in annoyance as the wound healed. His eyes locked on her's. Tiger backed up a few paces, but readied herself.
"You little bitch. You're going to pay for that." He growled.
He heard something coming from the side and then he was blinded suddenly.
"GET AWAY FROM HER!" Spider-Man shouted.
Kraven soon tore off the webbing and stared at the masked teen with both shock and anger.
"S-Spidey?" Tiger gasped.
Spider-Man held the totem in his hand. It glew red & blue while it transformed into a spider. Like with Kraven and M'Baku, the aura shone brightly. The red & blue light made his body into a blank figure. Spidey's body grew. Something shot out from his back in multiple directions while his head and feet morphed.
"No! He's using the totem!" Kraven growled as he realized what was going on.
The light disappeared. He now stood 7 feet tall, his arms and legs now lean and toned with muscle. From his back were four actual spider legs that lifted him in the air. His fingers and toes are now armed with razor sharp black claws. His torso is the same build but on a larger scale than before. His head is round with several eyes now. His mouth is now parted like an actual spider's. His body is the same red as his suit, but has a design on his back that's blue in the shape of a spider. When he opened his eight eyes, they had the same appearance as the villains, except the center of his is red and the actual flaming part is blue.
"Spidey….you look hideous…" Iron Man grunted.
(REALLY?!)
"Come we must use the totem!" The Panther shouted.
Kraven and M'Baku raced forward to try to stop them, but Spidey put down the totem quickly then leapt toward them. For each villain, one fist hit their face. Man-Ape and Kraven hit the ground with a thud. Both of them growled as they got back on their feet. Man-Ape leapt forward. Spidey threw forth a punch, the blow landing on the villain's chest knocking the air from his lungs. Then a black & purple aura filled the room. The group turned to see a blank figure in that aura. Their body grew in size as their head changed shape. Something snaked behind them. Soon the aura disappeared. In a black clawed hand held the totem in the shape of a panther.
"T'Challa." M'Baku grunted.
Indeed it is. The king now stood 7 ½ feet tall, his body covered in jet black fur. His build is the same as before, except his body is more muscular yet still lean. His hands now had long sharp claws twitching with deadly anticipation and his feet the shapes of the panther's paws. He opened his mouth, revealing the razor sharp fangs filling his huge mouth. Behind him stood the long dark tail of the panther. His head is also the same shape of the beast. When he opened his eyes, it was the same as the others. The center dwelled the black of his fur and the purple seared around it like a flaming aura (the same as the others).
"Amazing." The king gasped as he looked at his new form.
He handed the totem to Tony, who looked reluctant to use it. Before he could see what animal the totem took the form of, he was swallowed in an aura of gold & red light. His body enlarged, his neck elongated some as well as his head. His limbs grew and behind him flew something freely. The light disappeared. Tiger had to keep herself from laughing when she saw what he transformed into. Tony looked at himself, and the expression on his long face was of utter shock.
"I'm a horse?!" He shouted.
It was true. He stood about 7 ½ feet tall now. His form is that of an anthropomorphic bay horse. His coat is a chestnut color while his mane and tail are dark brownish-black. His hands have grown, but are about the same as before. His feet are now are sharp hooves. His body is lean yet with defined muscles. His eyes, which are large, are red in the center with the gold searing out.
"Go help him!" Tiger shouted.
Kraven leapt at Spidey and tossed him against the wall. M'Baku raced towards the two charging opponents. Panther let out a roar as he leapt onto Man-Ape's head. His claws dug in deep, bring forth blood from each slash. The king leapt off Man-Ape quickly. M'Baku turned to see a dark hoof fly towards his face; a resounding crack could be heard. M'Baku screeched in pain as he reached for his nostrils, which had been shattered by the kick. Tony looked down in surprise at his new features. He let out an excited neigh, before being tackled by an angry Kraven. Tiger looked at the totem as it changed into the shape of a tiger. Soon she was consumed in an aura of white & red, her aura more intense than all those before her. Everyone looked away as the light consumed the cave. Her figure grew in size. Her limbs took the same course of action. Something of familiar 'representation' snaked behind her. Soon the light disappeared, and everyone looked back to her. All eight of Spidey's eyes widened in wonder.
"Wow." He gasped.
Tiger now stood about 7 feet tall. Her body is lean with definite muscles. Her fur is snow white and is lined with long black stripes. In the center of her chest, is a black marking shaped just like the jade tiger amulet. Her long striped tail holds still in the air. Her feet have taken the form of the tiger's paws, with both her hands and 'feet' now armed with fearsome black claws. Her head is now the shape of the tiger, yet her human hair is still present on her head. She opened her eyes, the center white as her fur and the outside the passionate red.
"No…" Kraven growled. "I will still tear you to pieces!" Man-Ape screeched as he leapt at her. "NO!" Spider-Man cried as he raced after him.
However, M'Baku soon found a power vice-like grip around his swollen throat. Tiger stared into his face with the most intimidating glare he'd ever seen. She tossed him aside with one. Then she let out a roar that shook the cave.
"Ok, who's first?" She growled.
Kraven slashed away Tony with a single swipe. He raced towards the young feline. He opened his mouth, letting out a savage growl. Tiger leapt at him, letting loose a growl of her own. They swiped back and forth. Their fighting was great, face to face tooth to claw.
"Tiger!" Spider-Man shouted as he raced towards her.
He leapt forth and kicked away Kraven.
"Are you ok?" He asked. "We can talk later." She replied, then ran after Kraven.
(…..*sigh*…)
Spider-Man leapt after her.
"Come M'Baku! Today you fall!" The Panther shouted. "No T'Challa! It is you who shall fall!" Man-Ape roared as he raced forward.
The king lowered on all fours, waiting to strike. Tony ran forward, his hooves stamping the stone below.
"Out of the way pony!" The transformed M'Baku snarled. "No way monkey boy!" Tony snorted as he leapt at Man-Ape.
The hooves were caught in two mighty hands, and Tony's face leveled with M'Baku's.
"Monkey?!" M'Baku hissed.
Man-Ape let out a screech of pain as he felt his back being clawed open. Red ribbons opened on his back as the king's claws slashed through the thick hide. Black Panther then punched Man-Ape in the deltoid of his transformed arm. M'Baku didn't feel the hit much, but he was horrified to find it took effect. That arm's hand released its captive instantly.
"Take this!" Tony grunted as he head-butted his opponent.
Man-Ape let go of Tony with his other hand. Tony hit the ground on his side. He shook the pain away in his head. Man-Ape shook away the pain as well then glared at Stark. He soon heard rocks tumbling above him. He looked up to see the king on a stalactite, his claws clutching the rock. The Panther let out a roar as he leapt at his opponent. A final strike from the king's right clawed hand sent M'Baku flying. He screeched in pain as he finally hit the ground with a thud.
"NO! I FINALLY HAVE POWER! I WILL NOT LET YOU TAKE IT FROM ME!" Kraven snarled as he ferociously slashed and snapped his teeth at his two opponents.
Tiger and Spidey danced around him as they fought the villain. Tiger would land a slash, then he would strike a punch after. Kraven snapped his jaws onto Spider-Man's left arm. A screeching hiss of pain erupted from his parted mouth. Kraven kicked away Tiger as he forced Spidey to the ground. The back 'legs' quickly struck Kraven's back with in a furious barrage. The villain hissed as he leapt off his opponent. As soon as Spidey got on his feet, Kraven slashed him on his chest. He left five red lines as a parting gift. Spidey narrowed all of his eyes in pain and anger. The villains growled, until his was overcome by another. He turned quickly to see five black claws rake his face. Kraven cried out in pain as the pain set in. The strike had left part of his face in red ribbons. Spidey turned to Tiger who growled in anticipation.
"Same as last time?" He asked. "Oh yeah." She chuckled, a grin spreading across her feline face.
Kraven finally shook away the pain and stared in their direction while letting out a growl.
"NO! I AM KRAVEN! KRAVEN THE HUNTER! YOU CANNOT DEFEAT ME!" He roared in disbelief.
He was then shut up as Tiger and Spidey punched his face at the same time. Kraven went flying back and landed on the ground beside the defeated M'Baku. The four transformed heroes walked up to their defeated adversaries. Kraven and M'Baku then changed back into their human forms. They groaned in utter pain and agony when the shift ended.
"We are victorious." The Panther sighed.
Soon their bodies were consumed by their auras once again. When the lights disappeared, they were back in human form.
"That was awesome!" Spidey cheered. "Man, what just happened?" Tony grunted as he rubbed his head in slight dizziness. "I don't know, but I liked it." Tiger chuckled. "Indeed…it was most exhilarating." Panther chuckled. "Well done." A strange voice said, one that filled the room.
(That voice!)
To be continued…