Spiderman: Dimensional Lost

CHAPTER 5: Brand New World

"Why is it taking so long?"

The idea of traveling to other dimensions/realities/universes or whatever you want to call it, is usually quick on TV or movies. You just need to enter into the portal and BAM you are in a dystopian future where robots conquered the world or zombies invaded earth or maybe you go to a heavenly place where nothing strange happens and everything is peace and acceptance... yeah maybe not that one. The question still remained, Why was taking Peter so long to get to the end of this thing then?.

It'd been 15 minutes since he left The Flash and his team and thought he surely wanted to go back home, Peter really wished he could have stayed a bit longer. –Hopefully they'll be fine-. The hero was just floating in the now familiar tube like road, full of different windows. Floating actually might not be the best description, he was more like lying on his back, as if he was in a bed.

"Please, please let the next place be a nice one". Peter repeated every so often on his travel.

After what seem like an eternity for him (which in really where only 5 more minutes) the portal's end was finally at hand. "Here we go".

Coming head first to the end of the tunnel, Spider-man's body acted almost on his own. His hand extended and his legs did too to cushion the impact. When Peter realized it, he notices he had landed on a hard surface. He just stood there still, sensing his surroundings. Slowly, the hero stood up, adjusting his sight as he found himself inside a dark room. Our friendly neighbor couldn't make much of his environment though. He could feel what appeared to be seats arranged in a semi-circle. He should have installed the night vision lenses that Cisco suggested

-well... maybe later-

As he walked the room, his spider-sense was making sure he didn't bump into anything so it wasn't hard for him to navigate the obscure place. Out of nowhere the light were suddenly turned on. Peter's first reaction was to jump up to the roof, sticking to it. Now with more light on the room, the arachnid had a better view of the area. The room had 3 rows of seats, arranged to have a clear look at an arena in the middle of it. Peter wasn't sure what was going on but then a figure walked to the middle of the combat area. The figure was that of a young female. She had long dark hair. Her face showed bashfulness making her look fragile; this was just accentuated by her light skin. She was also wearing armor, a brown amour. It was composed of two pieces. One was a long sleeves jacket combined with a pair of golden vambrace on each arm and splauders that didn't really cover her entire shoulder. The other piece was just a pair of shorts with a golden outline. Beneath it all were leggings and a black undershirt that covered her thin body. What surprised Peter the most however was that the girl had long bunny ears!.

"Initiating Combat Simulation. Are you Ready?" a computer voice announced.

In that moment 6 robots started to come out from under the floor, surrounding her. The machines started to spawned swords, shields, a hammer, daggers and even one grew a katana. The girl took a deep breath and her face started to change into a calm one. The machines and the bunny girl took their combat stands.

"Yes" was her response.

Rapidly 5 robots jumped at once at the girl. Peter was about to act but he stopped at the last second when he saw all of the attackers being thrown away as the once immobilized girl was now holding a big scythe. The robots landed on their feet apparently shaken by the sudden action. Putting her scythe behind her back, the mysterious girl launched forward, beheading one of the machines. Two more approached her holding swords and shields. One tried to attack her back but she pressed a trigger on her weapon, firing a shot from the tip of it and making her rotate to avoid the attack. Using her momentum she grabbed the snath of her instrument to attack the leg of the robot, sending him down and burying the blade on its chest. The one remaining robot couldn't move an inch, he was in front of the weapon's barrel and soon a bullet flew right through its head.

-What kind of weapon is that?- Thought Peter - It looks... It looks more like a hologram-

Back to the fight, the object in the girl's hand decimated into tiny pieces and rearranged itself in her forearm, forming what seemed to be some kind of gauntlets. She charged forward adopting a boxing stand. One of the robots tried to get her on her left with daggers; se ducked and laughed a fist to the torso, shattering it. Another with a hammer went from a horizontal strike but the girl quickly noticed the attack and jumped into the air avoiding it. As the gravity did his job she extended her right leg and smashed her enemy's head with it as she went down. The final opponent with a katana had just being watching the entire time the other robots getting destroyed. It jumped at great speed at the girl who had little time block the sword with her vambrace.

-Crap, I was too confident- she thought.

The machine caught her off guard. She didn't have much space, so she had no options; she had to retrieve. Every sword slash was getting closes as the girl backed down. One of them was too strong and thought she blocked it with her forearm, the force behind it sent her to a wall behind her. Her opponent stood still once again, waiting for the girl to stand up. The bunny girl dropped to one knee. She tried to stand but a furious pain went up her leg, making her lose her balance. Her weapon changed again, this time into a katana. The girl, fighting the pain, recovered and stood up sheathing her weapon silently. Both opponents got closer to the other, looking for the right moment. The next movement would decide the winner that much was certain. The robot charged ahead, directly at her. She just stood there, eyes closed. Once there were mere meters from each other, the bunny girl drew her sword quickly cutting her final enemy in half.

Now tired and sweating she knelt. The girl's face seemed to go back to her timid form, leaving the determinated warrior behind. One by one, holes started to appeared where the parts of robots where, sucking them up.

"Simulation Over. Congratulation Velvet" the computerized voice announced, signaling the end of the combat.

-Velvet huh?... what a curious name- was the thought going through the arachnid.

Suddenly the entrance door was opened and Spidey and the bunny girl turned at the same time. The girl seemed alarmed as she quickly steeped out of the light and disappearing. The door was soon closed and Peter could breathe again. Now totally alone Peter decided it was better to follow the example of the bunny girl and get out. Before the room went dark, our hero could see a vent, which he remove carefully to enter the ventilation system. Though unable to see much if anything, Peter was certain about something he was going up. Hopefully the exit would await on the other end. -This place is getting tight-. Reaching the end, Spider-man could finally exit the system. Now outside, Peter checked for any windows or balconies near his position, thank goodness he didn't find anything. The wind called his attention, it was kind of strong - I'm probably 50 meter high up- calculated the scientist. Once he was sure no one would notice him, Peter turned around

"Wow...".

From his point of view an enormous place was visible. A lengthy avenue extending was the first thing he noticed. To his left a cliff stood silently at the beginning of the road. At the bottom it, a lake run down sharing its water with a village and a forest. The cliff apparently also served as a docking area on its bare edge, as it was receiving incoming aircrafts, arriving one by one with groups of people. Following the avenue, it stretched for meters and meters until it reached an enormous entry formed by colonnades, arranged on a circular partner. Along the road, trees adorned the travel. Gardens and other green areas were also visible to the sides. What was most impressive however was an enormous medieval like tower that stood as the focal point on the center of the whole structure and from it, many other smaller buildings spawned. Peter was stunned by all this so much so, that he didn't notice when he took out his mask until he felt the wind hitting him again. He inhaled for a moment and then let his breath out.

"This is impressive... Ok Peter last time you were lucky, so maybe I should try a different approach. This place is definitely technological if that show with the bunny girl is any indication. Still I don't have enough information about this place".

Looking around, though he was very high up, he could make out some people going from the docking area straight to the avenue and continuing until the tower. "Well look at that... That little tower seems to be very important around here. Wish I could see farther though... Note to myself, install zooming lenses whenever you got the chance". After some more thinking Peter decided it was time to star exploring, so he crawled down the building, avoiding windows and a balcony that eventually showed up.

Near the ground he found almost no people. As he had noticed before, most of them where going to the tower, and now he confirm it, they were teenagers.-Better stick to the shadows then-

The plan appeared simple enough, get to know better the new universe you landed and don't get caught while doing it. Still, when you consider the fact that it was mid-day, or it appears to be, and also the detail that Peter was using such a peculiar costume, thing tent to get more difficult. Surprisingly the exploration of our hero went remarkably well. Sure most of the people just went inside the different buildings, most of them wearing very formal attires, so this facilitated his travel. The security cameras were a problem however, they were everywhere. He had troubles, but after an hour or two he had explore most of the place undetected. Now he found himself in some large building behind the gigantic tower. Peeking through the windows every so often, the web-head discovered classes full of students, a lecture hall and empty rooms with beds arranged in different ways.

-Every minute, this place looks more like a campus academy... that may work for my advantage then-. After some digging, Peter found a room with a unlock window, where he entered silently. His spider-sense wasn't acting so there was no one near. Reaching for the closet he found different clothing, but the largest in amount, were multiple black suit. This were mainly composed of a blue vest and a white shirt and a red tie, of course it also had the black jeans and the jacket. -This might just work- Peter thought.

Exiting as fast as he entered, Peter was now in some bushes changing clothes. He thought about taking out his suit, but his pouch was way too little and way too cramped so at the end he just had to wear the suit above. -Ok Peter, you have to play cool, remember you are in this institutions studying... Now that I think about it, what the hell do they teach here that they need a combat arena like that? - The arachnid repeated to himself while walking. Teenagers we all over the place walking around, some lying down, and some eating. Apparently he had blended in successfully, nobody was notice him. –Is like high school all over again-.

Still there was problem. -Strange... These people… look normal... I would assume everyone would have animal features like that bunny girl... I guess I was wrong then-. Thought Peter as he tried to keep a low profile walking in front of the dining hall.

"I told you to stop!" A yelled shook him out of his thoughts.

"Oh come on! They can't hurt so much!" Another voice replied. Looking inside, Peter found two people in a lonely table, a little far from him. On one side, there was the bunny girl from before, but this time, she was wearing a similar suit to Peter's, except for a skirt. One the other side however, was a much muscular, taller guy with red hair and a heavy grip on her ears. He looked like the typical athlete jerk.

"Please stop! You are hurting me!" The girl cried again. The bully didn't do anything but pull ever so stronger. He clearly took pleasure on seeing her suffer as his grin just grew. Everyone just stare at them, some even didn't even dare to look. The girl's tears went down her cheeks. She could almost feel her ears tearing from her head at any moment.

The red-head's smile was very visible until he felt a hand wrapping around his wrist. "You know, school is about the time when they teach an important life lesson. To respect women". Peter, who just casually walked to do what he felt was right, tighten his grip "So I'll ask politely young man, leave the girl alone". The bully, who had just been staring in confusion, had to quickly free his hand as a tremendous force was applied to him. Backing up, he just stood there holding his hand. Looking at his aggressor, the bully simply saw a serious expression on the brunette in front of him. Peter took the chance to put himself between Velvet and him.

"What the hell man! Do you have any problem?!" The red-head shouted getting closer to Peter. Despite his age, Peter looked kind of young and which made the bully all the more confident.

"Yes" Peter answered bluntly "I have a serious problem with people who take advantage of others"

"Awwwww your little policy also compels you to defend animals?" He said pointing at Velvet.

"I don't CARE what she is" said Pete forcing a polite tone while keeping his hands crossed.

There were a few seconds of silence from the red-head. Then he smiled again

"Oh I get it now... Sorry man I didn't know I was messing with your pet".

The student around started to gather, Velvet wasn't sure what to do and Peter just got closer to the bully.

"I'll ask one more time. Leave her alone BEFORE I help you" spoke the arachnid.

His rival laughed "Do you know who I am?"

"From my perspective? A very confused teenager. Though stupid is not very out there." Some students were shocked, some were laughing, but only one was beyond piss.

"NO ONE insults Cardin Winchester and gets away with it!". The red-head threw a punch.

Peter was well aware of his intentions so he moved from the attack. The anger of the brute just grew by every second, none of his hits were landing and Peter just kept jumping and having and unamused face. At one point the fight went away from the tables and ending with the hero in front of a wall.

"Nowhere to run now!" Cardin yelled. Without thinking it, the bully threw a right hook at his opponent.

At the last second Peter ducked and the fist went straight to the concrete wall.

"Argg!" The sound of his cracking bones spread through the hall. The bully trained to same tactic with his left hand but ended in the same result. Fury and pain were going through his body.

Peter just stood there, next to a kneeling and agonizing Cardin Winchester who had troubles moving his fingers.

"Your fingers may be broken along with your hands so I suggest you to go the doctor." Said Peter without looking at him. As our hero walked away, the students just backed down, letting him go to where the bunny girl was. Velvet was probably the most shocked about the whole scene. This guys appeared out of nowhere to help her, a Faunus, a race hated around the world so why was he helping her? She only came back to reality when Peter put a hand on her shoulder to call her attention. "Are you alright?" Peter knelt "Can you stand up?".

"Y-Yes...I-I can... WATCH OUT!". It's almost seemed in slow motion from the girl's perspective. A metal plate going directly at Peter's head courtesy of Cardin Winchester. Velvet couldn't do anything but close her eyes waiting for the inevitable hit. Before anyone could blink however Peter's hand went straight to the object, stopping it dead on its track. Cardin just watched in disbelief as his last attack failed miserably. Sticking the object to his palm, the brunette slowly bent the plate as he showed his strength. A chill went down the bully's spine as he felt a menacing glare coming for the arachnid. A light touch on the hero's arm shook his thoughts.

"Please... Don't hurt him" was everything Velvet said yet it was enough to soften Peter's expression. That way the encounter ended. Letting go of the plate and standing up our hero gave a hand to Velvet who silently accepted the gesture and both started walking.

"Oh yeah" Peter turned to look at the students "Sorry about the inconvenience, please enjoy your meal". And with that both exited.

After a couple of minutes of silence, both the hero and the Faunus arrived at a big tree, near the garden.

"Well this is as good place as any, wanna sit down?" Peter asked liying down on the tree with his hand behind his head. Velvet just nodded and sat as well.

"You know... I really hate that kind of people" the hero started "They believe they have to intimidate everyone that's different to get respect."

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"...How are they?" Peter asked

"H-Huh?" Velvet reacted

"Your ears, how are they?" He asked again looking up at the leaves.

"Oh... Th-they are alright, thanks for asking..."

"No problem"

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"Why did you help me?" The girl asked almost in a whisper

"What do you mean why? he was hurting you".

"Yeah... B-But …the others…."

"I don't care about the others" Peter inhale slowly for a moment "It's not pity if that's what you think... But I was bullied when I was your age too. Every day. I know how tough it can be". Peter turned, trying to see the girl. "Why does he treat you like that?"

"Because I'm a Faunus! Don't you see?!" said Velvet pointing at her ears. The girl didn't try to hide her sadness.

Peter was just there, silent, having a rough time knowing what to say. This time however he tried a different perspective. So jumping up, he was now standing up facing the girl.

"Hey cheer up. Little matter what other people think. Tell me do you hate your ears?"

"... They cause me many problems... They are the reason I'm afraid to talk to people...Because of them people treat me like a freak….". Velvet then look up "But no. Rejecting them, is rejecting who I'm. I….I love them".

"That's good to hear." Peter smirked "but hey if anything happens again with him, you have to defend yourself. Just promise me you won't hurt him so much ok?"

Velvet just looked at him in confusion "what do you.."

"I saw you fighting those robots by yourself" interrupted the brunette.

"WHATTTTTT? H-H-How... How did you?" The girl's face became bright red by his claims. -No one was supposed to be there!- She thought.

Peter was there just laughing at the girl's embarrassment.

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"OH NO! My next class is just starting!" Velvet yelled as she stood up. Almost immediately she dusted out her skirt and went straight to her class room. Before she departed, she turned to Peter "I'm sorry! Sorry for all the trouble I have caused you!" And just like that, the girl was gone.

Peter was a little baffled by the whole situation but he just smiled in the end.

After resting a bit more on the tree he decided it was time to move on "Well that appears to be my good action of the day" he changed positions now facing the tree to stretch before going. "So far so good I guess. Now it's official, this is some kind of academy. I bet I already found my earth's counterpart of Flash Thompson. Anyway I better get moving; I already called too much attention. Talking about keeping it low".

Suddenly the wind stop, everything around him went silent and a present simply appeared behind him. The figure simply appeared out of thin air. The tingling wasn't painful, so for now, Peter was just waiting to know what was going on. He only knew 2 things. The person behind was tall, about his height, and second he or she was holding something on his/her right hand.

"To infiltrate Beacon Academy is very difficult, that much I can tell you" the figure spoke. The voice was definitely of a woman. "Sneaking pass our surveillance with such efficiency is even more impressive, so tell me, what you are doing here" the woman raised a wand she had on her hand, pointing it at Peter. "Before I force you"

Peter didn't move. -Intentions to harm me detected, Dammit-.