Hey,its time for one more chapter! Now lets answer the reviews:
Wildcard Sparda: I'm glad you enjoyed the previous chapter. About the "spider-god" that the council saw, but of him will be revealed in the future.
vfc15650:I'm glad you liked the interactions, they're always some of the things I love to write about. Mostly, I love writing about the Council scared Ben scenes.
Shadow: About the conversation in which questions about how Ben, and also his siblings, are so powerful will be raised, it will happen soon, but yes, it's possible to say that both his parents' cosmic experiences played a role in the absurd power that Ben has. About the divine figure...wait and see.
Sergio Kirelli: Well, considering Teresa is Kurt's wife and Ren's mother, I thought it would make sense if she was living on the island with them. And yes, someone really needs to get the word out that Spidey was once able to single-handedly defeat the X-Men, FF, and Avengers.
MAB86:
First. Actually at this point in my fic, Ben Reilly explained how he met Maddie and realized that he had developed feelings for her and, over time, Peter and Kitty began to accept her into the family as Maddie decided to leave her past to herself back so he can start over with Ben. I will explain more in future dialogues in my fic.
And not. The Beyond Arc didn't happen in my canon. That arc was terrible.
Second. Yeah, I thought it would make sense if Teresa lived in Krakoa with Kurt and Ren. After all, she wouldn't be the first.
UNLIMITED OMNI-SPIDER:RELATIONSHIPS
On his first day on Krakoa, Ben witnessed and even caused surreal events. Well, he found his old friends who were happy to learn that Ben and his siblings were mutants. Then he finally saw a chance to unleash the combat-hungry warrior within him...and he did so by facing and defeating Quentin Quire AKA Omega. Someone who, as the name says, is an extremely powerful Omega-level telepath and Ben defeated him, becoming recognized on his first day.
And, the most insane thing of all is that, apparently, the ex-villains of the X-Men, also Charles Xavier, discovered who was the divine spider figure that was always scaring them. For a bunch of assholes who thought they were better than the rest, they didn't look too happy to discover that a 15-year-old boy, who in addition to being Spider-Man's son, a super-underrated hero, is an Omega-level mutant. Oh, and one more thing, Ben, in front of the entire Council, recreated Cerebro using his reality warping.
Shock was something that remained on the faces of all the mutants present in this demonstration of our hero's power. Emma Frost, Storm and Nightcrawler, who was Ben's uncle, were happy to learn that Ben was the mysterious mutant. And honestly, it was quite satisfying for them to see their enemies trembling in fear of Ben. Colossus was amazed, after all, he didn't know who Ben really was but he was happy to know that Spider-Man's son, someone he respected, was the one who had such power.
But the funniest part was the villains and Charles. Selene, Shinobi, Exodus, Mister Sinister and Mystique were extremely angry. With Ben holding so much power, it would be practically impossible to kill them but they wanted to understand one thing. What the hell was that spider entity, how did he know their secrets and what he was going to do. Considering his tone, he would definitely go after them, but they wondered when and how that would happen.
Xavier and Magneto were filled with worry...they immediately realized what this meant. According to Destiny, Ben would change everything for mutantkind but the question is, how would he do that?
House of the Wagner-Krakoa
Ben then wakes up in one of the guest rooms and yawns when he wakes up. He then gets out of bed and starts doing push-ups.
Ben:1-2-3-4-5-6-7...- He always tries to start the day already exercised. This is actually a characteristic, not only of Ben, but also of Casey and May. Kitty never forced her children to practice martial arts. She just taught them the basics so they wouldn't get hurt. But...they always had a will inside them, a will that made them always practice and test themselves on different occasions.
Ben continues to practice his push-ups and then his Aunt, Teresa Parker-Wagner, enters the room.
Teresa: Morning, Ben.- She says while looking at her nephew exercising- Starting the day?
Ben: Yeah, I like to always start with push-ups. It helps me focus better and prepare. Not to mention, it helps me find out if there's anything broken.
Teresa: And so far?
Ben:Meh, you can relax. My bones are still whole. At least, I hope I stay that way longer.
Theresa: All right. When you're done, head downstairs for breakfast.
Ben:Okay.- He says and then his Aunt leaves the room.
Teresa finds Kurt and Ren in the kitchen for breakfast.
Kurt: How is he?
Teresa: Doing push-ups. May is practicing her balance while she uses only one hand to balance herself on top of a pile of books and, eh, Casey is meditating.
Kurt: These kids never stop. Obviously they are Kitten and Peter's children.
Ren: Yeah, couldn't they be more relaxed like me?
Teresa: I hope not, Ren. Your definition of relaxing is not doing housework and living leaving dirty dishes. You are as beautiful as you are lazy.
Ren: First, thank you. Second, I'm not lazy.- He says and Teresa and Kurt look at each other and then look at Ren with a raised eyebrow.- Okay, I admit it.
After Ren speaks, his cousins show up for breakfast.
Casey: Ah, breakfast in Krakoa.
Kurt:Casey is just regular breakfast.
Casey: Not when it's with this Krakoan coffee- He says while sipping a cup of Krakoan coffee- I'm serious, it's even better than Starbucks.
Teresa: We know. You once fought with Alexa over the last cup we ever had.
Ben: Aunt, it wouldn't be the first time. They both fight all the time.
Kurt: I just hope it gets less frequent now that you can stay here in Krakoa. So, what are you going to do today?
Ben: I think I'll just walk around the island while I try to understand better here. Like, I know about the Resurrection Protocols and a lot of other things because of what Ren and the guys told me. But I want to better understand this lifestyle.
Casey: I'm just going to try to kill time and find something interesting to do.
Ren: Get a girlfriend.
Teresa: Ren!
Ren: Sorry, but you really need a girlfriend, C.
Casey: No, I don't need to. I have my problems and I can't involve someone else in them.
Ben: We literally have the same problems.
Casey: You deal with them your way I deal with mine. Like when we put together that Lego Death Star we got for our birthday. You did it your way and I did mine.
Ben: Yeah, but your way involved getting a battery to make it fire real beams.
Casey: It's not like I want to do a death ray. I just wanted Death Star to be true to the original product.
May: Again, nerds.
Kurt: And you, May? What are you going to do?
May: Honestly, I don't know. Like, as much as Krakoa is for all mutants, I don't really think about what to do.
Ren: Well, you can do what you think.
May: Hmmm, I don't think about anything. Meh, ideas should come with time.
Teresa: That's the spirit.
They enjoyed a good breakfast and after, Ben decided to go exploring the island, May decided to go back to New York and do some patrolling. And Casey...honestly he just said he was going to leave and then he disappeared from view. He's definitely getting good at his teleportation.
No Place - Krakoa
After the previous day's shock, Mgento and Prof.X went to reever Moira to fill her in on the situation. Now, more than ever, they had to decide what to do. And trying to figure out what Ben's purpose is and what effect it will have on mutantkind
Moira: Wait a minute. Are you telling me that Spider-Man had three children, all of them are mutants and one of them is the mutant that has been mentioned in the Destiny diaries?
Magneto: Yeah...
Moira: Fuck.
Prof.X: Is there anything you have lived through in your other nine lives that involves him or his father?
Moira: No. I've seen Spider-Man in some of my lives but he was always the original. But, Omni-Spider, this one is new. It just came into being here. In the tenth life. But tell me, what was he like?
Magneto: He was a mutant like any other...physically speaking. He looked like a boy, talked like one and acted like one. But...
Prof.X: His arrival was something that managed to make not only the Cerebro I was using, but also all the other backups explode. This only happened once and that was a long time ago.
Magneto: When Hope Summers was born.
Moira: Shit, how can a boy do so much damage just by setting foot on the island?
Prof.X: That's not even the craziest part, Moira. When he arrived, we all shared a vision. It was like a divine spider figure. He knew what we did, about everything we went through. I... I think he knows about you.
Moira: How!?
Magneto: He was on a throne and he was judging me, Charles, Raven, Selene, Shinobi, Exodus and Essex. And he also did the same with Brand and Beast who were there in the Council room. He was strong and fast and…seemed to be saying he'd come after us. For us to stop, permanently.
Prof.X: He had six arms, six eyes, his head was open and red flames came out of it and that wasn't even the most confusing part. In four of his arms, he seemed to be creating...whole universes. He looked like... a god.
Magneto: Only the mutants I mentioned have seen him. He entered our minds and judged us. After that, he disappeared, but when Omni-Spider entered the Council room, the spider figure kept appearing and reappearing. It was as if he were something mental. Perhaps a psionic being that exists within him.
Moira: Is it like that guy you guys told me about before? O...
Magneto and Prof.X:Onslaught. Yup.
Magnrto: He looked like he was about to attack but decided to hold off.
Moira: Do you think the Omni-Spider knows about this? Like, is it like there's another version of it?
Prof. X: We don't know, Moira. But when he looked at us, I think he was able to figure out how we felt and his posture made it seem like he was suspicious of us. It can be a problem and one of the biggest we've ever faced. And we've seen what he can do, he's a Reality Warper. And considering all he's done in just one day, if he keeps evolving, he'll become unstoppable.
Habitat Akademos- The Fort.
After a walk through the woods looking for something interesting, Ben, in his Omni-Spider suit, was now seeing something alarming.
The Fort, as it was called, was destroyed and there were a bunch of mutated kids talking to someone.
Omni-Spider:What the...- He said while looking at the place. Ben felt nostalgic as he used to go to the Fort to spend time with his friends when they were kids. It was fun but now... it was destroyed.
Alexa: What the fuck happened here!?- Ben could hear Alexa's voice so he decided to check out what was going on. She was now talking to a bunch of sad kids who seemed to be avoiding conversation.
One of the children spoke.
Child 1: Well, they came here and wanted the Fort. We didn't want to give it to them so...they did it.
Omni-Spider: Who?- Ben appears and surprises the kids. It was unusual for someone with a spider symbol to be around. But one of the children recognized him and decided to speak.
Child 2: Boring bullies. They're about 16 and they're assholes. We tried to avoid them but it didn't work. Omni-Spider, can you help us?
Omni-Spider: Sure, wait, do you know who I am?
Child 2: Yes. Guys, this is the guy I told you about yesterday. The one who defeated Quentin Quire.
Oh you must be very strong
How did you get?
What is your mutant power?
Omni-Spider: Well, I'll explain everything later.
Alexa: Brats, spill it. I'm going to go after those idiots and make them pay.
Child 1: Are you sure? They are very resistant.
Omni-Spider: Hah! It seems that this will stop Alex!- He said. Ben believed in Alex's strength and never underestimated it. Honestly, he already felt a certain fear of her at times. - She will defeat those guys without an ounce of difficulty, isn't she?
He said to Alexa and then she looked away so no one could see that she was blushing.
Alexa: Of course.- She couldn't help it, she was 99% intimidating. The 1% of the time, she was calmer when she was in Ben's presence.
Child 1:...Hey Alex, is this guy your boyfriend?
Omni-Spider: Eh?- Ben said confused because he was distracted looking at the destroyed Fort and didn't even notice what the child said.
Alexa: Nothing! He did not say anything!
Omni-Spider: Oh, okay.
Child 1: Those guys live somewhere near here. Will you be okay?
Omni-Spider: I've faced a giant rhino and a guy who dresses like a bird. I did it by holding on to my strength. But here...I can finally fight without worrying. Relax, we'll fix this.
Alexa: Are you going with me because you think I need protection?
Ben: Not really. But it's always fun to spend time with you. Even if you get me in trouble. But it's fun trouble.
Alexa: Heh! Alright.- She says and then they walk away.
After walking for a bit, they found a very familiar tree house.
Omni-Spider: Wait, isn't this the tree house you and me and the guys built when we were younger? Did they rob our house?
Alexa: Let's steal it back. I hope it works. I need somewhere free and away from my house to vape.
Omni-Spider:...Did you start using those electronic cigarettes?
Alexa: Meh. Sometimes I just like the smell. It's like a scent that you can inhale and then release through your nose like a dragon.
Omni-Spider: Ah, I forgot how fun it was to have you as a bad influence. So how are we going to get there? Shall we knock on the door and come kicking in? Break the roof and get kicking? Or break a window and come kicking in?
Alexa: How about we teleport to the middle of the room and come and humiliate them with kicks and swords?
Omni-Spider: I like that idea.-She then creates a portal and teleports them into the tree house.
Ben and Alexa were now among 8 mutants. One of them was sleeping, two were eating hamburgers at the table, 3 of them was playing video games and the other two were playing ping pong.
Ben: Hey! Thanks for taking care of our house! Go away before we kick your asses!
Alexa: What are you doing?
Ben: Annoying them before the fight. They rage and get more fun.
Alexa: Listen up, you assholes. You guys attacked the Fort and could have seriously injured children. But luckily, I don't want the Council to be bothering me for killing you guys so...you do this: You go there, fix the Fort and then get out of this house. Otherwise, well, Omni and I are going to kick your ass for doing that.
The gang leader, a feral with brown fur and claws, appeared in front of Ben and Alexa, both of whom were still unshaken.
Leader: Who do you think you are?
Omni-Spider whispers something to Alexa: Do I strike first or do you?
Alexa whispers: Consider this a welcome gift from me.
Omni-Spider: Look, my furry friend, we can do this two ways. The easy or the difficult. Which do you want?
Leader: Heh! I'll end your life in three seconds! - They said but was interrupted by a circular kick from Ben. That kick was insane. It was quick as lightning. Like, Ben lifted his leg and kicked the leader in the side of the face and then Ben used all his strength to slam him to the ground. The impact was such that even the part of the floor where his face fell broke.
(Author's Note: If you couldn't imagine it right, think it was like a kick by Mikey Sano from Anime Tokyo Revenges)
What the fuck!?- The gang said when they saw their leader fallen with a single blow.
Alexa then summons her sword. Her sword had a yellow flame and looked a lot like the SoulSword of Magik, Alexa's mother.
Alexa: Heh, they chose the hard way.
Omni-Spider: Cool. More fun for us!
One of the mutants then tries to hit Ben with a sword he created but then Ben manages to grab the sword and so he punches the mutant hard, breaking his nose.
A flying mutant tries to hit Alexa but she opens a portal and she summons a giant snake from Limbo, which hits her enemy.
Omni-Spider: I was hoping to have fun but this is kind of boring.
Alexa: I agree.- A mutant with fire powers then tries to shoot Alexa but Alexa teleports behind her and hits her in the chest with her sword.
Two mutants, both telekinetic, try to make a whirlwind by levitating things from the house and spinning them around Ben and Alexa.
Omni-Spider: Hey, now it's getting interesting!
Alexa: It's usually like that when you're around.!- She says smiling with a raised eyebrow.
Ben then had an idea.
Omni-Spider: Hey Alex, how many portals can you open at once?
Alexa: About three. Four if I try.
Omni-Spider: Okay, so open three. Aunt Yana once told me about a move she and Uncle Scott made.- He says and Alex could see that the lens of Ben's mask was glowing red.
She then opens two portals in the walls of the house and one in the ceiling.
Omni-Spider: This ends now!- He says and then he releases his Venom-Optic-Blast and then hits all the mutants present. They feel as if they are being struck by a real lightning strike. This is very painful and in that moment, they regret having angered Ben.
Alexa: Holy shit. What was this?
Omni-Spider: My Venom-Optic-Blast. I can now release electricity through my eyes and my hands.
Alexa: And why did you choose the eyes?
Omni-Spider: Eyes glowing red from a deadly beam. What's more badass than that?
Alexa: Heh. I cannot disagree.
After the fight, Ben and Alexa took the troublemakers to repair the damage and repair the Fort.
Omni-Spider: Hey, you better do it right. I haven't even used my power at full strength so don't make me pulverize you.
The troublesome mutants got scared and said aloud: Yes sir!
Alexa: First you defeat Quentin Quire and then this? Is there something that can defeat you?
Omni-Spider: I'm stubborn. So no, I'll never lose as long as I'm alive- He said that smiling under his mask, causing Alexa to smile too.
The kids then show up to thank Ben and Alex
Child: Omni-Spider, Alex, thanks!
Omni-Spider: Relax. If they bother you again, you can call me.- He says before walking away and saying goodbye- Bye, Alex.
Alexa: Bye!- She says but gets a little crestfallen afterwards.
Alexa(Thinking):Damn! Why is it always so difficult to say that to him.?!- She said with some anger. It was as if there was something she wanted to say to him.
Child 1: Hey, Alex. He's very cool isn't he?
Alexa: Heh, no doubt.
Close to the beach in Krakoa.
Ben continued his walk and then decided to check out the beach. It was always nice to have a nice view of the sea in Krakoa. It used to soothe Ben and it became one of his favorite spots in Krakoa...well, the beach and the dojo. Even though he was calm, it was hard to contain the warrior's desire to fight inside Ben.
Ben could see someone meditating on the beach. It was Dawn who was using her telepathy to meditate as she stood upside down in midair. Ben was curious to know what she was planning and went to her. She had her eyes closed and then Ben knelt down so that her head was in the same position as Dawn's.
Dawn felt a presence so she opened her eyes...and found Ben's face inches away from hers.
Ben: ...Hi- He said, without a mask and with his happy smile. But Dawn got a little scared and fell.
Dawn: Ahh! Good! Don't show up like that out of the blue.- She said after she stopped meditating and stood on the floor and Ben got up to talk to her.
Ben: Sorry, it's just that all telepaths I know tend to know right away when I'm around so I thought you would be the same.
Dawn: I... I just wasn't ready.- She says blushing. In fact, she knew Ben was there, but she was also curious to know what he would do.
Ben: Meditating?
Dawn: Yeah, sometimes it helps for me to practice my powers but I think there's always something wrong.
Ben: Let me see your posture.
Dawn: What posture? When someone meditates, they always do the same posture.
Ben: No, but... wait. Look at me." He sits crosses his legs and separates his hands as he joins his index finger with the thumb in both hands.
Dawn: It's no different than mine. I just want to try to improve my powers.
Ben: Actually, I'm talking about your stiffness. Meditation is about channeling everything inside you and regaining your focus. You are trying too hard and it forces you and your mind is limited making you believe that you are capable to some extent but you are not. You are strong.
Dawn: Because I'm a Summers? You can talk, everyone says that. That my family is the most powerful and all. It's just that it's so annoying that everyone makes that assumption.
Ben: Dawn. You are an amazing girl, you don't have to live up to anyone's expectations. You think I don't feel pressure?
Dawn: Do you feel it? It's just... you're always so calm and kind,
Ben: Maybe but I'm Spider-Man's son. A bunch of people depend on me. I always think I'll never be as good as my dad. But, I know him, he wants me to be myself, not just another Spider-Man. And honestly, the pressure increased even more. Holding so much power and now I'm a mutant, now I'll have to protect more people and honor the legacy of Kitty Pryde, the greatest X-Man who ever lived. If I get stronger, I'll have more responsibility. But if that happens, I'll do it my way. Because always trying to compare yourself to those who came before you, prevents you from evolving, do you know why?
Dawn: No. Tell me- She says with a smile and a cocked ear which Ben responds with another smile.
Ben: Because successors will always surpass those who came before, while honoring them. He understands? You don't have to stand on a pillar to be like the other Summers. You'll get to a point where you're at the top- She blushes at Ben's speech that he ended by smiling.
Dawn(Thinking): He's so kind...
Ben: Do you understand what I mean? Don't force yourself. You will evolve over time. You are one of the baddest girls I've ever met. You're not the type to do what others want. And, I have to admit, that's quite a quality.
Dawn: Being disobedient?
Ben: No. Have strength and determination. This is essential and you have it in spades. Not to mention that you are always very decisive.
Dawn: Thank you, Ben. You always know how to cheer people up.
Ben: Charisma proportionate to a spider. I gotta go. Need help with something else?
Dawn: No. See you later- He says goodbye and then leaves.
Dawn(Thinking): I forgot how comforting it was to have him around.- She says blushing.
Ben continues his walk and then his next stop is the Green Lagoon in Krakoa. It was still early so there were only a few people and the place was a little quiet.
Ben assumed this was normal so he decided to have a drink and sit down to rest. He saw Ruby sitting at the bar and decided to talk to her.
(Think Ruby is wearing the look she wears in the comics. The one with the black suit, with gloves and also with those sunglasses)
Ben: What a surprise to see you here. Shouldn't you be in Hellfire Tower helping your sisters? You know, the quintuplets.
Ruby: Heh, hi Ben. What are you doing around here?
Ben: I'm still trying to get to know the island better so I'm making some stops and getting to know some people better. Well, actually I'm getting to know the people better than I already know. Let's just say I'm having a nice day.
Ruby: Good to know. To answer his question, I didn't have much work so I took a day off.
Ben: Do your sisters know?
Ruby: I left a note in their office.
Ben: Why?
Ruby: They're arrogant and honestly, I think they put themselves in the right place from time to time. I hate being bossed around. It's fun to frustrate other people.
Ben: Spoken like a true Frost. A toast to that. But first I need a drink. What are you drinking?
Ruby: A cinnamon tea with pieces of ginger.
Ben: Do they have it here?
Ruby: Yes, but I don't like it. So I bought a bubble tea in New York.
Ben: Is there another one there?
Ruby: No, sorry.- She smiled as she took off her sunglasses. Unlike her father, Ruby had control over her optic blasts so she just wore the glasses because she liked it.
Ben:Damn it- He said while chuckling lightly- Hey, do you have any energy or something?
Blob: Eh...just a blue Gatorade that won last week.
Ben: By me, ok. Cheers to Ruby Summers and her incredible ability to piss off her older sisters. - He jokes as he and Ruby make a toast.
Ruby: Cheers to me, fabulous as always.- She says with a smile. And Ben smiles too. It was weird, like Ruby wasn't always serious but Ben was always good at making sure she could talk and always making her laugh.
The crazy part is that Ben could do it and he was the younger of the two. In fact, Ruby was 17 and Ben was 15.
Ben: Yeah! Tell me what life is like for a 17 year old girl in a company like Hellfire?
Ruby:Meh, no big deal. Between us, I just work there to make sure my sisters are walking the line. You know, I watch them just in case.
Ben: Ah, so you watch their steps to stop them from doing something bad? Recognizing the enemy. Wow, I respect that. A round of applause for you- He says jokingly.
Ruby: I wouldn't say recognize my enemy. Yeah, more like keeping my sisters with huge egos from doing something stupid. I just hope they don't. I want to take over the company someday.
Ben: Hmm, when that day comes, are you going to become one of those CEOs who has a room at the top of the tower full of mirrors, priceless relics and a swivel chair?
Ruby: I already have it all in my room.
Ben: Oh, great. So, you are already practicing. Practice leads to perfection. Except in movie franchises that fail at the third and then make the fourth and it all goes downhill.
Ruby: True, although the powerful CEO image suits me.
Ben: You have a vibe to it. And I don't say that just because when someone pisses you off, you can pulverize them. But you are a good leader and you know how to command the right way. After all, when we faced mercenaries that day, you were the one who told us what to do.
Ruby: Right after Alexa motivated us to do this. Otherwise, she would have kicked the other boys' asses.
Ben: With Casey it wouldn't be the ass. Have you forgotten that she always aims where it hurts the most?
Ruby: Oh, yeah. This is more her style. Don't get me wrong but her brother must be either very brave or very stupid to want to piss her off.
Ben: We all are. In my family it's like this: Stupidity is just another name for courage.
Ruby: You guys have weird phrases.
Ben: No, the phrases are cool. And, excuse me, don't you literally live in an Elsa castle from Frozen?
Ruby: Wow, you can hit the spot when you need to- She jokes.
Ben: I'm insightful- He jokes as he takes a last sip of his Gatorade.
Ruby: Sure it's okay for you to drink this?
Ben: Well, I have amplified bodily capabilities. Let's see if I have a super tough stomach.
Ruby: Okay, but if you ever make blue vomit, don't say I didn't warn you.
Ben: Nah, calm down.
Ruby(Thinking): Hmm, he always tends to be good at dialogue. He's so sweet.- She says as she enters her ruby form so Ben doesn't notice that she's blushing.
Ben: Eh, why are you in ruby form now?
Ruby: Ah, sometimes I go into ruby form a few times a day to, you know, improve transformation speed.
Ben: ...Ah, ok- He said innocently, much to Ruby's relief. Even though she thought Ben was an understanding guy, it didn't mean she wanted him to see her blushing.
Ben continued his walk once more and now, he was in front of a lake in which there was a big rock. On top of that rock was Irene Lebeau. Now, she was practicing her moves with the stick.
Ben then noticed and decided to try to talk to her.
Irene: Enjoying the view, Sugah?- She said with a flirtatious tone and stating that she knew Ben was nearby.
Ben: How did you...?
Irene: You may be very cute but you're not very good at stealth in the woods.
Ben: Yeah, I think you're right. Maybe I should make a cloaked spider suit. Although...nah, it would be pretty useless.
Irene: Yeah, and honestly, I think red and black suits you better, Benny.
Ben: Oh, thanks. I was even thinking about adding some gold accents to my outfit. You know, to symbolize that I'm a mutant now.
Irene: You were pretty excited about the idea of being a mutant, weren't you?
Ben: Look, it's fun to be able to be on an island where I don't have to hold on to my strength. And much less hiding the combat fanatic that I am.- He said as he took off his mask and laughed a little and meanwhile, Irene smiled at his joke.
Irene: But don't you fight in New York most of the time?
Ben: Yes, but it's different. In fights like that, I always want to get it over with as quickly as possible to avoid further damage or to prevent more people from getting hurt.
Irene: So, you're saying that it's good to have a place where you can fight not like you're a superhero, but a fighter?
Ben: Yeah, something like that. I'm someone who likes to fight strong opponents but I wouldn't risk innocent lives for that. I want to prevent deaths and not cause them.
Irene: You're an interesting little guy, sugah. For a cinnamon roll, you can be quite surprising.
Ben: Well I'm someone who tends to be like that.
Irene: Heh, you've always seemed like someone I'd need to know better to understand..
Ben: I'm unpredictable, I admit it.- He says smiling which makes her smile too and then she looks at Ben in a curious way and has an idea.
Irene: Hey, Benny. Tell me, can you help me with my training?
Ben: Oh, sure. What specifically do you need help with?
Irene: Actually, I would like some combat training. After all, rumor has it that you managed to defeat Quentin Quire yesterday.
Ben: Really? Wow, news travels fast around here.
Irene: It's to be expected when an Omega level is defeated in the middle of an audience. But then, I want you to train with me.
Ben: Oh, okay then.
Irene(Thinking): Yes, this way I can see if he is as strong as he is cute.
Ben and Irene get into their fighting stances.
And then they start to face each other. Irene tries to punch Ben in the face but he uses his arm to deflect her attack, then he tries a side kick but she blocks it and throws Ben's leg away.
Then Ben takes distance and Irene runs towards him and tries to punch him in the stomach but Ben dodges and then he quickly goes to Irene's left side and he tries to kick her feet to force her to fall.
Luckily, Irene was smarter and managed to jump and dodge at the last second. But she didn't notice a thing, one of her gloves ended up flying away. This could be a problem as Irene had inherited her mother's powers. That meant she could hurt Ben by touching him. Unfortunately, she was still focused on combat so she didn't notice that detail.
Ben runs up to her and tries to punch her lightly in the face but she manages to block it and so she runs and puts her hand on his neck to push him and make him fall. Then, just in case, she positions herself to kick his legs and make him fall.
She won the fight and then walked towards Ben to help him up.
Irene: Sugah, that was fun. Maybe we can try again- She spoke in a flirtatious tone but Ben was always kind of oblivious to things like that and because of that, he didn't realize that his adversary was flirting with him. Honestly, that must be the price of being so strong and smart. He has strength and intelligence but when it comes to girls, he doesn't know anything.
When Irene helped him up, she put her hand on Ben's hand and realized something. She felt the skin on Ben's hand. She felt scars and marks that should have come from his battles and all his hard training. But that left her confused.
Irene: Oh, Ben. Why were you without gloves?
Ben: It's just that my gloves are sewn next to my Web-Shooter and I'd rather fight you without them. You know, to be more fair. But...hey, your powers...didn't work on me?
Irene: Apparently not. So that means...!- She said with excitement in her voice but Ben finished his sentence.
Ben: That my powers apparently can't be copied.
Irene: Yeah, of course...-She said that with a certain expression of defeat but Ben didn't notice. What she actually thought was, "That I can kiss you!" If he hadn't cut her off, she probably would have kissed him.
Ben: Hey, Irene, are you okay?- He asked with a worried face.
Irene: Eh, yes. Don't worry, sugah.- She replied smiling.
Ben:Are you sure?- She nodded her head- Ok then...I think I'll go. Seeya.
Irene(Thinking): Ah, sugah. I will definitely ask for your help again.- She said with a look of determination.
After everything that had happened in the last…three hours? Wow, Ben really runs fast. Well, he decided it was time for something to eat.
Ben: Hmm, I want pizza.- He said and then walked to the Gate that would lead to Central Park.
Ben, who was wearing his Omni-Spider costume, noticed that there were some people near the gate. Everyone was wearing coats with an X from the X-Men. Ben found this strange but just assumed they were just fans. And then, he just tried to talk to them.
Ben: Hey, hi. Do you know where there is a good pizzeria around here? I just want to go back to the island to meet some friends of mine and I wanted to eat first.
He says calmly but none of them say anything, they just stand there staring at him. That didn't scare me very well. Like, he felt more discomfort than fear in situations like this.
But, being the calm guy that he is, he just decided to let it go and then go on his way. He pats one of the fans on the back in friendship and he yells.
Fan: Oh my god! One of the gods touched me!
Ben(Thinking): Oh, damn. It's those lunatics who consider mutants to be gods.- He says as he sees them celebrating and then parting, probably to go home. Ben knew he would have to deal with this at some point. Ben didn't like being told he was anything like a god or something. Even knowing his full power, he didn't consider himself a god.
Even knowing that, he honestly wasn't in the mood to deal with it again. He went to an alley and changed his clothes. And then he went to a pizzeria to buy a whole pizza.
Honestly, Ben didn't worry too much about whether he could eat a whole pizza. He had a fast metabolism. If only he did daily exercise, which he already does, he wouldn't have to worry about maintaining his weight. He would likely lose weight while fighting crime or training.
Returning to the gate, he finds a familiar face.
Ben: Ehh, Sora?- He said a little nervous as he approached her. It wasn't surprising that she was a mutant. In fact, that could even be good, it would mean that maybe Kitty had met Sora's mother. Ben also remembers that he should soon tell his mother about his... crush on Sora. Which was actually something Ben feared more than the Quiet Council. They didn't even manage to scare Ben but if there's anyone who can scare him, it would definitely be Kitty.
Sora: Ah, hello Ben.- She says with her expression would be standard, one that Ben was already used to.
Ben: Eh...well...how have you been? I haven't seen you much lately.
Sora: Training and crime fighting. By the way, a lot of training is to keep people from seeing me so it doesn't surprise me.
Ben: Hah! Truth. By the way, I wanted to thank you.
Sora: For what?
Ben: The advice you gave me. Helped me a lot. I took a huge weight off my back. You are a good friend.- At that moment he regretted his words.
Ben(Thinking):Wait, did I call her friend?! Well done Parker!.- He screamed in his mind, cursing himself for being so stupid.
Sora: Good to know. I'm glad to hear that all is well with you and your family.
Ben: Hey, by the way, sorry to ask but...
Sora: I'm going to Krakoa to meet some friends of mine.
Ben: Oh cool. But first...thanks for the help first, seriously. If you hadn't helped me clear my mind I don't know what I would have done. And by the way, remember, if you need someone to listen or kick bad guys' asses, I'm here.
Sora: Heh- She smirked out of the corner of her mouth and turned around quickly so Ben wouldn't notice. She can't stop thinking about something.
Sora(Thinking): Hmm, he's really different from everyone I've met. Even though I don't even know many people.- Even in his own mind, Sora was extremely sincere.
Sora: Hey, Ben...- She says wanting to ask something but Ben saw something
Ben then hears a siren and realizes that there is one happening nearby. Sora immediately deduced that he would probably go there to solve the problem, so she thought it would be better to talk to him later, she smiled out of the corner of her mouth and then went to the Gate quickly. Ben didn't notice as he was so focused on the siren.
Ben: Hey, Sora, I have to... heh, how does she do that?- He says smiling and then goes towards the siren to help.
near the gate
Sora arrived at Krakoa and near the Gate, there were two girls waiting for her.
Sora: Hey Dawn, Irene.
Dawn: Hi, Sora.
Irene: Why did you take so long?
Sora:Nothing important.-She didn't say that to offend Ben, but she knows her friends and knows that they tend to intrude.
Irene: Well, let's go. My dad is making dinner today. By the way, how was your day?
Dawn and Sora thought about what to say as they both didn't want Irene to intrude on their love lives, so far non-existent.
Dawn and Sora: Meh, no big deal.
Irene then had the same thought as her friends and gave the same answer.
Irene: Same.
Parker Residence
Ben spent the rest of the day fighting crime and then decided to head home in the late afternoon. May and Casey were already in the living room watching TV.
Ben: Hmm, how did you get here so fast?
May: Alex gave us a ride.
Casey: Correction, she brought you here while she teleported me to the Hudson River and because of that, now all the filth of New York is soaked into my costume.
May: Not really a costume, Casey. It's just a sweatshirt with a blue spider that you wear with jeans, sneakers and a mask. You really need an upgrade.
Casey: You're right. I think I must have left my idea notebook in my room.
Ben: I must have some ideas in my notebook too.- They both go upstairs and go to their respective rooms.
Casey: I didn't find anything and you?
Ben: No, where could I have left it?
Casey: Oh, Ben.- He points to the closet.
Ben: Oh, sure. You know, I always forget we have a closet.- He says and opens the closet while looking at Casey but then his eyes widen in surprise.
Casey: Ah, Ben...what did you even do with those pocket universes you created?
Ben: Ah, I thought they disappeared out of nowhere. Why, what do you...?
They then look inside the closet.
It was like contemplating a huge blank space and Ben and Casey decided to go inside to see what happened.
Ben and Casey: 1...2...3!- They run to the blank space inside the closet and Ben tries to understand what is happening.
Casey: Is there something here?
Ben: I don't know...man I wanted a pizza.- He says and then a pizza appears in front of them and they realize what's going on.
Ben: Casey...
Casey: Ben..
Ben: I think... I want to be in a forest full of dinosaurs but they are calm.
He says and then the entire room becomes a Jurassic era backdrop. Everything felt real. The dinosaurs, the trees, the sky, the earth.
Ben and Casey came to a conclusion.
Casey: You know what that means?
Ben: That we're going to need another closet?- He says jokingly because he understands exactly what happened.
Ben Parker-Pryde turned the inside of his closet into a whole universe.
Man! I hope this chapter was cool.
I was afraid that I hadn't written well the personalities of the female characters that appeared because I wanted them to match their respective parents. I hope I have characterized them well.
In fact, I made this chapter with the intention of giving rise to an idea that I've been thinking about lately.
What do you guys think about Ben having a harem with the girls that appear in this chapter? The harem would consist of: Sora, Irene, Dawn, Ruby and Alexa. But, I will mention that there will be no explicit scenes or lemon.
Just to let you know, Sora will be Ben's love interest, but if you like the idea of the harem, then I can add the aforementioned girls.
