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CHAPTER 3: Family Reunions.

For a science lover like Peter Parker, Star Labs was kind of impressive. Sure he has been on Tony Star Industries up close but for being in another earth, the technology was quite good. After delivering the villains on The Pipeline, a special jail on Star Lab design for meta-humans, both heroes were heading to the Central room.

"Hey wait". Said Spider-man next to Flash. "It's not usual for me to do this, hell is Superhero 101 but for all I've seen, I believe I can trust you Flash. That said". Spidey smirked. "I need you to help me get back home, so it's better if I come as clean as possible". Reaching for his mask, he pulled it out, unmasking himself and extending his other hand. "Nice to meet you again, I'm Peter Parker".

Seeing this really shocked Flash. This guy in front of him just revealed his secret identity. -He is either a villain in disguise or he IS really a hero- he thought. After considering a thousand times, and he actually could do that thanks to his speed, he decided for the later. "Well, you really didn't read the superhero guidelines did you?". Pulling back his mask and shaking his fellow hero's hand the speedster continue. "Barry Allen nice to meet you"

With the presentation already out of the way, both heroes entered the central room.

"Barry what happened? Are you alright?" Said Caitlin walking to Barry Cisco was close behind her. "Wait, why are you unmask?... Is he?".

There was a lot of staring going around, so seeing the awkward situation that could unfold, Peter decided to step forward. "Umm... Hello, I'm Peter Parker. This may not be the best time, but hopefully we can all get along". Both Cisco and Caitlin were uncertain on what to do. Looking at Barry for an answer he just nodded, signaling them that everything was fine.

"Cisco Ramon over here". The brunette said "Mechanical Engineer and my little lady here is Caitlin Snow, Bio-engineer, nice to meet you." Then Cisco approached Barry "Dude I think is better Is Caitlin check your ears".

"Yeah you are right". Obeyed the hero leaving Peter looking around the room an getting accompany by Caitlin.

There was a moment of awkward silence before Peter spoke

"I got to say, this place is impressive".

"State-of-art technology man, the best Central City has to offer" remarked Cisco walking next to him. "Sorry dude but I have to ask, that thing from you shoot from your wrists, it is a web right?".

"Actually it is" Responded Peter.

"I told you Caitlin! It was webs!" Celebrated Cisco throwing his hand to the air.

"Yeah, Yeah Cisco" Could be heard from the other side of the room.

Now Cisco was getting really excited. "Man you gotta tell me, how did you do it? How much webbing can you produce?! Does it use proteins like real webs or a synthetic component?"

From Barry's perspective it was very funny seeing the inventor of their team geeking out with Peter. "Those two seem to be getting along, don't you think Caitlin?"

Right next to him was his female friend examining his ear. "Yeah, it seems so, how is your ear?"

"Just buzzing a bit, those Boomerang really hurt me, where could he get that tech?" asked Barry

"I don't know but you can't underestimate him next time". There was a pause for Caitlin´s side. "Are you sure about this? About him? I know I was the one talking about giving him a chance but..."

"I understand, you and I now it may be dangerous but I'm willing to give him a chance. Still keep an eye on him for me ok?"

"We´ll do Barry, we´ll do. Now, your ear seems to be fine, with your powers it just be ready in an hour or two".

Barry smlied "Thanks Doctor Snow". With that, he got out of the bed and walked to where Peter and Cisco were. On their side however, Peter was just explaining more about his web shooter.

"So yeah, that's basically it. As the web is in the cartage, it is in liquid form but as it gets out and get in contact with the air, its density rises and gains flexible properties". Peter said summing up his explanation. "So far, thanks to some improvements, it is now even bullet-proof"

"I can't believe that you really invented that when you were only 15 years old! That's really amazing, -I gotta think of something to brag about quick!... the suit!-. You know Peter; I actually designed the suit Barry wears". Remarked Cisco proudly with a smug smile.

Peter Just laughed at the comment but before he could continue Barry approach them. "Nice to see that you are getting along guys". Barry said.

"Cisco here is pretty cool actually" responded Peter "How is your ear?"

"It should be healed up completely in an hour" told Barry.

"Then beside speed your also have a Healing Factor?" Peter inferred

Cisco intervening "Healing Factor? What do you mean by that?".

"Oh, you don't call it that around here?" Told Peter "oh well uhh in my earth we call a healing factor to the ability to repair damaged tissue on an accelerated rate".

"Well, in that case yeah, I suppose I have that" thought out loud Barry. "Though I'm not sure about the name... Anyway Peter, how can we help you?"

Out of nowhere Caitlin joined the team right next to Cisco "Yeah, for a guy who was transported to another universe you look quite relaxed".

Peter smirked at the comment "Actually this kind of things tent to happen a lot, I've travel to other earths already, to space, to the micro-universe, I've meet other versions of myself, it happens every second Saturday of the month. I swear guys sometimes I think that there is someone out there just dying to annoy me"

"That's awesome dude!" Remarked Cisco almost jumping out, but instance he held it long enough to walk to the central computer and started typing. "Now that you mention that Peter, here is something that may interest you." Pressing a few buttons, a diagram and an early footage of spider-man´s arrival appeared on the screen. "Once you arrived, we picked up strange signals from that portal, we have some experience with inter-dimensional visitor so we got them up pretty quickly".

"Any chance you may predict when it will appear again?" Peter asked

"I can´t pin point it exactly, the portal will open in the same place, there is no doubt of that. Also, there seems to be a lot of radiation on the area surrounding the portal, nothing like when it opened but it is there, rising. Maybe once the energy is at an equal level, the portal will open again." deduced Cisco.

"Then, when can the portal open?" Asked Caitlin

"If my assumptions are correct, it should be open on 3 days"

"Well, I can work with that".

"By the way when did you leave?" asked Caitlin

"On April 25th, I have to pick up a cake for my Aunt´s birthday on May 5th, So I better hurry up"

"Don't worry Peter, you´ll be back soon" Reassured Barry, padding Peter´s shoulder.

After some more conversation, the quartet was eventually joined by Iris West and Joe West who were checking on Barry after knowing about the incident. At the beginning they were a little skeptical with the web head, but Barry reassured them of the hero´s honesty. Now with most of the work done, the group decided to leave Star Labs as they had a special evening prepared for that night.

"So Peter any plans for the evening?" Asked Iris walking next to her Father.

"Well, I'm in a hotel not far from downtown so maybe I'll patrol the city a bit and later get some sleep so I can be ready for tomorrow". Responded Peter

Iris smirked. "What about this? We are having a small gathering at our house, Cisco and Caitlin are coming so, why don't you come as well? That way you can tell us more about your home and you, beside I need to write an article about you so an interview with the new hero in town could certainly help me" a devilish smiled drew in her face.

-Isn't she a tricky one huh?- was the thought of most of the males on the group. Peter was certainly taken a back for the question, everyone seem nice enough though he noticed Joe throwing suspicious looks at him a few times, he was a police agent after all, so maybe this idea wasn't so bad if it meant getting on his good side, hell he should be out on the very soon so he took a decision.

"Sure, why not?" Tried to sound relax. "What time should I go there?

Now Barry spoke "You can come at 8 pm, what is your hotel?"

"Hotel Zeiden"

"It's not far from our house; I'll pick you up at 7:30 ok?"

"Cool, man, see you all there then, nice to meet you all". Putting his mask back on, Spider-man jumped in the air and attached two webs to some pillars on top of the labs once everyone was outside. Stretching them as far as he could, he formed a slingshot and launched himself into the air towards the city.

"You got to admit, good guy or not, he has style" remarked Cisco.

Elegance wasn't something Peter was used to. Sure he has gone to formal events when he worked as a photographer so he had to look the part but still he always preferred more comfortable cloth as it allowed him to change quickly if it was necessary. Now wearing jeans, a short-sleeves bottom-down shirt and black shoes the web-head was waiting for Barry to arrive. Sooner than later, the fastest man alive came and both exited the building.

"So what's the plan?" Asked Peter

"Well, my house is not far from here as you know, so we can walk our way there". Responded Barry

"If you insist" responded Peter.

Shortly after, The Scarlet Speedster and The Friendly Neighbor were walking side by side but there wasn't much going on between them. They both were walking silently, just hearing the sounds produce by the city. Spidey really had no idea what to ask and Flash, so going with what came first to his head, he spoke.

"How did you get your powers?"

Barry was a little surprised for the sudden question but then shrugged it off. "It's actually a very strange story; a big coincidence".

Peter smiled "Tell me about it, I was bitten a radioactive spider by chance and instead of killing me, the radiation change my DNA and gave me these powers".

"No way! well I was struck by a lightning bolt and then went on a comma for 9 months." Barry suddenly got silence. "It was horrible for every one". Barry said almost in a whisper the last part.

"I can´t imaging, but everyone seems to be there for you, Cisco, Caitlin, and Iris and her Dad care for you man" Peter said trying to cheer him up.

"Yeah I know" Barry said remembering the good and bad times and then he realized something. "Hey, I know you are used to travel to other realities and all but, don't you miss anyone? I don't know, have you looked for their counter-part here?"

"I did, but none of them exist here, with other names or otherwise, so I'm pretty much alone". Peter said trying to hide a bit of sadness behind a laugh.

Barry paused for a moment "I'm sure your friends are looking for you" tried to reassure the speedster to the arachnid.

"Yeah, probably they are, you may have beings that can wrap reality or destroy any planet, but you don't want to mess with my aunt May" Peter chuckled "She may be old but she can be a mean old lady when she worries about me".

Barry just laughed at the comment. "… Does she know?"

"What? That I'm a hero? No, most of my friends and family don't know about it. I know you have your friends and your family Barry, but in my world..." Peter´s voice started to crack a bit "I've been doing this for a long time and I've seen people close to me die, good people. I can't make them suffer like that".

Barry couldn't look at him, he didn't deserve pity. He knew what he was talking about. He had lived it. Barry spoke again. "You know, Joe raised me as a kid. At the time, I tented to see him wearing his badge and going out of the house. I remember being terrified at the thought of not seeing him come back. Eventually I grew up and I became the Flash and I decided to help and save people and one day….. I saw the same fear in my friends' eyes, in Joe, in Iris. They were as frighten as me when I was a kid and when I'm out there fighting, I'm scare... But knowing that there are people that trust me, that believe in my, makes me a little faster. Having that fate upon you can make you stronger Peter, it can help you rise from the darkness when it's too much to bear".

Peter couldn't find any words to reply, he just processed everything he heard for a minute or two, then he spoke "Thanks Barry". Peter Smirked "But I have to ask, did you practice that up before coming?"

Barry laughed "Shut up, I'm that amazing after all"

"Hey! I'm the amazing Spider-man, don't go around stealing my title FASTEST man alive" a big grim appear in Peter's face as he finished the sentence.

After thinking it a bit, Barry realized what he meant "Screw you man!"

Eventually they arrived at Barry's House. Everyone was there, the whole group. To Peter´s surprise everyone was very curious of his earth, his family and his overall experience as a masked hero. Iris tried to make him some question for his Journal, Cisco was fascinated by his different devices and Caitlin was curious about how his power were related to radiation. It was strange for Peter. He wasn't used to be the focal point, especially when his alter ego came to the topic. Most of the evening was pretty normal, laughing, eating and sharing stories, though Peter couldn't shake the odd feeling of Joe´s stare. I was obvious that Joe didn't fully trust Peter but he understood it. At the end most of the group was outside of the house, just sitting looking at a cloudless sky full of stars.

"Peter, would you mind helping me get some snacks from the kitchen?" Asked Joe.

"Sure Joe, right behind you". With that both Peter and Joe entered the house, with the rest of the group just looking at each other knowing what was going to happen

Once in the kitchen Joe started to get the snacks out. Looking at Peter, he inhale and exhale slowly and then spoke.

"Peter you know what´s the disadvantage of being a cop?"

"Which one?"

"You get to develop a bad habit of not trusting anyone. You always tent to look for any sing, a red flag, that my alert you of something. I've seen the worse of people Peter; I've seen the darkness that can destroy a person. You've seeing that darkness too, haven't you?"

Peter was just silent just looking at him, and before he could reply Joe continue.

"Why do you do this Mister Parker? Why do you wear that mask?"

Peter knew it was the only chance he had to get at least Joe's respect, so gathering all his determination, he spoke "To honor everyone I've lost Mr. West. Because when the darkness appeared in front of me, I let it passed, instead of stopped it. Because of that decision, the only father figure I had, my uncle Ben, died. My aunt May lost everything that day because of me and I don't know if I'll ever forget myself for that. I go out to be responsible for my action, because my uncle Ben taught me that with great power comes great responsibility. I got the opportunity to become greater, to help people; I go out their risking my life…. Because I know the price of not doing so".

Joe was looking at Peter, examining him for any crack that may expose his lies, but he couldn't find them. Joe then just relaxed. "Peter... I'll give and advise from someone who has got to balance his work with his family life for a long time. Remember that no matter what, you do what you do for the ones you love, remember that overall, your responsibility is also with them. Now, let's get back out there". Padding him in the back, both exited.

With the relationship of the group now a little more at ease, the rest of the night when smoothly. At one point Peter asked "Hey, what are you going to do with Captain Kangaroo?"

"The Green Arrow will take him to Lian Yu" Barry said

"The Emerald Archer, right? and What's Lian Yu?"

"It's and Island in the middle of the North Chinese Sea" Joe responded

Peter Laughed "Overkill".