Chapter 6: Escape from the City
As Dr. Octopus was preparing for the others to arrive, the Venture sailed into San Francisco Bay, passing underneath the Golden Gate Bridge. Kong grunted, impressed by the structure. Peter snapped a photo as Susan looked over a book. "So why do you do it?", asked Susan. Peter's eyes dulled at the question. "Long ago", said Peter, "I had the chance to stop a robber, but I was feeling spiteful and I let him go. That same robber killed my Uncle Ben the very same night". "I'm sorry", said Susan. "Thanks", said Peter, "You know, in all honesty, I never thought back when I was taking out street hoods that I would journey around the world with Kong". "Welcome to my world", said Susan, "One of these days, I should show you around Mondo Island". "Not gonna lie, I would love to see that", said Peter as the Venture pulled into port. "Business first", said Susan, "We need to go after the Master Emerald before Dr. Who and his band of dimwits can get it first". "So, where is the Master Emerald?", asked Bobby. "More than likely it is on loan to the Bay Area Museum", said Professor Bond. "Then let's get going", said Peter. However, as the group and Kong left the Venture, they were unaware that Vulture was watching them from a distance. "They've left the ship", he said into his radio, "Shall I relieve them of the artifacts?" "Not just yet", said Dr. Octopus, "We need to distract them long enough for the plan to work". "I trust you have a plan then?", asked Vulture. "You best believe it".
As the Bond family, Peter, and Kong approached the Bay Area Museum, Peter began to feel something with his spider-sense. "Is something wrong, Peter?", asked Bobby. "We're being watched", said Peter. Kong growled as he looked around the area. "Susan, you and Peter stay here", said Professor Bond, "Bobby and I will get the Master Emerald inside. Come on, Bobby". As they walked into the museum, Kong snarled as he searched the area for whatever set of Peter's spider-sense. Suddenly, a silver blur flew in and slammed his shoulder against Kong, knocking him over! Citizens ran in terror as Mechani-Kong let out a mighty roar! "Get your costume on", said Susan, "I'll distract everyone". "Right", said Peter as he ran off. "Go! Get to the earthquake shelters", cried Susan as she ushered everyone out of the area.
Peter threw on his suit and leaped onto the top of the museum as Kong charged forward and punched Mechani-Kong in the stomach! Then, he handed the robot an uppercut, sending him falling back! Kong then charged forward, but Mechani-Kong sent the ape flying with his tentacles! "Hold on Kong, I'm coming", said Spider-Man, only for him to be knocked off of the roof by the Green Goblin. "Sorry, did I interrupt?", cackled the Green Goblin. He then flew in and tossed grenades at Spider-Man who ran from the explosions before leaping onto one of Mechani-Kong's tentacles! Just then, the Rhino charged in and leaped at Kong! But Kong simply swatted him aside and grabbed one of the tentacles, throwing Mechani-Kong over his shoulder! Mechani-Kong rolled over and got ready to attack, but then, Spider-Man crawled onto his shoulder, narrowly avoiding machine gun fire from the Green Goblin's glider! Mechani-Kong looked down and glared at Spider-Man. "Here's web in your eyes", said Spider-Man as he fired some webs into Mechani-Kong's optics! Kong saw this and body-slammed the robot, knocking him to the ground!
Inside the museum, Professor Bond and Bobby ran into the main wing where the Master Emerald was on display. Just then, the wing was rocked by explosions revealing Dr. Who, Scorpion, and Dr. Octopus! "How nice of you to join us", said Dr. Octopus as he grabbed the Master Emerald with his tentacles. "It truly is unfortunate that I have no use for you, Professor bond", said Dr. Who as he aimed his gun at him, "In another time, we could have been great allies". Just then, the walls were blown out as Kong tossed Mechani-Kong into the museum wing! Spider-Man leaped off of the robot's shoulder and kicked Scorpion out of the window! Dr. Who fired his gun, only for Spider-Man to dodge each shot and punch Dr. Who to the ground! "Hello, Peter", said Dr. Octopus. "Guys, get out of here", said Spider-Man, "I'll handle this". "There's nothing to handle, Peter", said Dr. Octopus, "There's no need to stop us. Why fight against the changes in the world we'll unleash?" "Because, it's my responsibility to stop you", said Spider-Man. "To each their own, Spider-Man", said Dr. Octopus, before he grabbed Spider-Man with his tentacles and slammed him into the ground! But then, Spider-Man fired a web and pulled the Master Emerald away from the evil scientist's grasp! Bobby ran over and caught before he and his father ran off! Spider-Man swung away as Dr. Who retrieved his gun. "Change of plans", said Dr. Octopus, "We're going after them now!"
Kong tossed Mechani-Kong aside as Professor Bond and Bobby got into a car. "Let's go", said Spider-Man, "Kong and I will run interference". "I'll go with you", said Susan as she revved up a motorcycle. Just then, Dr. Octopus came out of the museum. "Go!", said Spider-Man as everyone took off. Spider-Man leaped into the air as the Scorpion leaped onto a passing cable car. Suddenly, four Tactical-Kongs flew in and began firing at the car! Spider-Man jumped on one and smashed its head with his hands before leaping out of the path of Scorpion! Kong then grabbed Scorpion and tossed him through a building!
"Doc, he's escaping", said Scorpion, "and they're heading for the ship sooner than expected". "Goblin, keep them busy", said Dr. Octopus. Green Goblin flew alongside the other three Tactical-Kongs and noticed the cable cars. "Nothing like a train wreck to keep a hero distracted", he smiled. He flew down and fired a missile, cutting the cable! Then, the Green Goblin flew over and tore out the brakes! Spider-Man saw this and leaped down to fire several webs between buildings! Kong barreled past as the Tactical-Kongs attacked more cable cars! Spider-Man attempted to follow, but realized he was out of webs. "Can I borrow this?", asked Spider-Man as he looked to a teen with a skateboard. "Here", he said as he tossed the board over to Spider-Man. "Thanks". Spider-Man leaped out of the cable car and managed to catch up while reloading his web shooters. He leaned forward, gaining speed before turning a corner while firing his webs, catching the falling cable car! Just then, he saw that he was heading straight for a truck and leaped into the air. He ran along the trailer before jumping off and landing on the skateboard as Susan rode alongside him. "Show off", she giggled. Just as Kong caught the last cable car, the Green Goblin flew in, chucking grenades at the street! Spider-Man sped over, catching civilians with his webs! As soon as he came upon a hill, he leaped off of the skateboard and into the air, managing to punch the Green Goblin in the face!
As he swung down the hills of San Francisco, Susan sped along with her motorcycle. "We need to take out the Tactical-Kongs", she called. "On it", said Spider-Man as Kong swung on the buildings across from him, "You ready, big fella?" Kong grunted as the three Tactical-Kongs flew in. As soon as they got close, Spider-Man leaped over and webbed them all together, allowing Kong to smash them with his fists! The Green Goblin saw this and pulled out his radio. "Doc, how much longer until we get the other artifacts?", he asked. "Five minutes", said Dr. Octopus. Green Goblin looked over to the Golden Gate Bridge. "Make it three", said the Green Goblin as he flew to the structure, "Electro, get the bridge!"
"Right", said Electro as he flew in. As soon as he got to the Golden Gate Bridge, he fired a blast of lightning, stopping traffic in an instant! Spider-Man and Kong shared a look and ran straight for the Golden Gate Bridge as the Green Goblin tossed some grenades, blowing holes into the bridge! Just as a bus tipped forward, Kong pulled it away as Spider-Man filled the hole with his webs! Just then, he fired a web and pulled a car away from the edge of the bridge! Kong leaped off the edge and scrambled below the bridge to force Electro above! Kong swung his fist at the electric villain as he fled the massive ape! "Get away from me, beast", said Electro as he flew up. Suddenly, Spider-Man leaped up and threw Electro onto the street! He then fired his webs, only for Electro to block the attack with a lightning field! The Green Goblin then flew in to attack, only to have to dodge Kong's fist as the ape climbed up the suspension tower! "I've got 'em", said Vulture over the radio, "I"m heading back now". "No", said Dr. Octopus, "Stay in position. We've got one more trick I need to use". "Right", said the Green Goblin, "We'll converge on Vulture's location". With that, Electro and the Green Goblin flew off, with Kong and Spider-Man in hot pursuit.
As soon as everyone arrived, a stand-off occurred, with Kong ready to attack with his bare hands, Spider-Man aiming his webs, and Professor Bond readying his rifle. "Vulture's got the other artifacts", said Bobby. "Quite right", said Dr. Who, "Now hand over the Master Emerald". "Not a chance", said Spider-Man, "Lay down your arms, unless you want Kong to initiate your next regeneration". "Oh, there's no need for violence", said Dr. Octopus as he walked over, "I believe a trade is in order". He lifted up one of his tentacles, revealing Susan struggling in his grasp! "Susan", said Professor Bond. "Dad, don't do it", said Susan, "Don't hand the Master Emerald to him!" "Quiet you", said Dr. Who. "As I said, there's a trade in order", said Dr. Octopus, "The Master Emerald for your daughter's life. I don't believe it's a hard choice, Professor Bond." "Dad, you can't", said Bobby. Professor Bond thought the matter over, sighed, and held up the Master Emerald. Dr. Who pulled it away from his hand with a sadistic grin. "All five artifacts! At last!", he cried. "Now hand over Susan", said Professor Bond. "I believe I said her life was at stake", said Dr. Octopus, "One would think you of all people would know to watch what another says. In the meantime, we're heading for your home".
"Our home?", asked Bobby. "Mondo Island", said Dr. Who as the other villains began leaving. "Indeed", said Dr. Octopus, "Much as it would be fun to release Chiros in the middle of New York, he can only be released at his temple on Mondo Island. I do hope to see you there". With that, they left with Susan, leaving Professor Bond to fall to his knees. "I should've seen it coming", he said, holding back his tears. "Luckily, we know where they're heading", said Spider-Man. "No doubt it's a trap", sighed Professor Bond. "We'll just have to take that risk", said Spider-Man confidently.
Some time later, the jet arrived at Mondo Island and landed on the shore. Vulture looked up and saw pteranodon flying above them. "I'M NOT THE BIGGEST FAN OF THIS PLACE", said Rhino. "Dinosaurs are the least of your worries", said Susan, "When Kong and Spider-Man get here, you'll really be sorry". "She's been saying that for nearly five hours", said Vulture. "Enough chatter", said Dr. Who, "Follow me". He then lead the villains down a trail, past several grazing dinosaurs, before they ended up at the bottom of a massive canyon with an Aztec style temple complex, complete with a giant pit, columns holding up arches, a set of stairs leading to an alter, and a mighty statue of a man with rocky skin and a snake-like tail. Dr. Octopus smiled. "Let the ritual begin", he smirked.
