Wildcard Sparda: Glad you enjoyed the interactions between Ben and the girls. As for Irene, still have plans on what to do with her powers but believe me, it will be very interesting.
Regarding the harem, yes, it makes sense to have doubts. After all, Ben seems confident and relaxed around the other girls but with Sora, he's shy. As for the conversation between Ben and Kitty, this is sure to happen soon.
Yes, Karma works in a crazy way. I admit that I feel a huge amount of happiness when I write the parts where they are terrified of Ben. Let's face it, they are assholes and they deserved it.
Shadow: Yes, actually, the dialogues I write between Ben and his friends from the next generation of mutants are my personal vision of what it would be like if Spidey were with the X-Men (To me, he'd be better off with them than with the Avengers).
As for Onslaught, trust me, he'll show up and for sure he and Ben will face off and then well, I'm sorry but you'll have to wait and see.
Regarding the harem, honestly, I found myself a little in doubt about it in the last few days. Like, in addition to making the dialogue really complicated to write, I should definitely think about future plot twists involving Ben and the Council. And I think a harem with girls who live in Krakoa wouldn't take it very well. That's why Sora became my main choice to be Ben's love interest because in addition to being incredibly skilled, she's not Krakoan and wouldn't have to give a damn about obeying the Council. So I think I can confirm that the harem idea is probably not going to happen.
alphaknight99: I'm glad you like the idea but as I said above, it probably won't happen. By the way, if you were confused about the girls that appeared in the previous chapter, I'll give you a brief summary.
-Alexa Rasputina: Daughter of Illyana Rasputina AKA Magik
-Dawn Braddock-Summers: Daughter of Betsy Braddock AKA Captain Britain and Rachel Summers AKA Prestige
-Ruby Frost- Summers: Daughter of Emma Frost AKA White Princess and Scott Summers AKA Cyclops
-Irene Lebeau: Daughter of Anne-Marie AKA Rogue and Remy Lebeau AKA Gambit
-Sora Greycrow: Daughter of Kwannon AKA Psylocke and John Greycrow
Sergio Kirelli: Yeah, without a doubt Ben inherited Parker Charm. Ben is really close to having his conversation with his parents but as he already had a conversation with Peter about Sora in one of the previous chapters, I would like him to now have a conversation with Kitty. Since I'm really excited to write her reaction to her son's first crush.
No, honestly, I don't see much point in Peter having a hidden power or anything. He would rarely use them as this fanfic is more dedicated to the next generation of heroes and Peter and Kitty are already retired. I think it makes things less special. Not to mention I like that Peter and Kitty's kids look up to them for who they are and not their power level, you know?
MAB86: As I said in the previous chapter and in my answer above, Ben will stay with Sora. But I'm glad you enjoyed the interactions. For me, they are always fun to write.
THE UNLIMITED OMNI-SPIDER:PARTNERSHIP
After their visit to Krakoa, Ben and his brother Casey were in a space full of dinosaurs...
Being surprised is not enough to describe what was happening. Like, Ben figured he was limited to just creating pocket universes and making them disappear...but putting an entire universe inside a closet...that's something that is beyond comprehension.
Ben and Casey were admiring the space around them.
Casey: Wait...why aren't our spider-senses puncturing our brains because of the danger here? Shouldn't dinosaurs be trying to kill us?
Ben: Well, I said I wanted us to be in a place with quiet dinosaurs. And since this universe is mine...- He said and then his brother continued his sentence for him
Casey: So your will here is absolute. Damn, this is insane.
Ben: Don't even talk to me. It's like I have a 3D canvas and I'm the painter. But..is there any limit to what I can do?
Casey: Think of something else.
Ben: Like what?
Casey: Anything. This is like a world where you make the rules.
Ben: I think so. Like, my will is law here, apparently.
Casey: We're four sentences away from saying "You're a god, Ben", aren't you?- He says laughing and it made his brother laugh too.
Ben: Yeah, I think so. But, nah, I'm not a god. I'm just a guy who tries to do right. It makes me wonder...how Reality Warping can help me. Honestly, I prefer not to use her outside of this...closet.- He said when he realized that even though this was a universe that Ben created, they were still in a closet.
Casey: It's better. We're not sure how far you can go but you have a lot of power and, according to our friends, mutants like you always tend to have more powers. Some Level Omegas can have two powers, like Aunt Jean and Quire, but according to what Ren told me, Omega is the category given to mutants whose power is at the top of the scale.
Ben: So Aunt Jean is Level Omega because, among telepaths, she is the most powerful and has unlimited potential. In other words, Omega is like the mutant peak.
Casey: Exactly. And considering that, you sure are Level Omega, my bro.
Ben: Heh, how crazy. I've always wanted to be a mutant, but this is beyond my expectations. Is there anyone else out there besides me and Franklin who has this power? You know, creating universes?
Casey: I don't know. But, let's not think about that now.
Ben: Yeah, you're right, now...let's go racing- Ben then concentrates and creates two incredibly high-tech motorcycles with some red details.
(Author's Note:Imagine as if you were like that spider-bike from the Ultimate Spider-Man cartoon)
Casey:Wait...we don't know how to direct this.- Casey said and pointed out an important detail but Ben laughed in response.
Ben: I know. So I made a point of imagining it with an autopilot.
Casey: Cool.- He says, getting ready to race. But first, Ben changes the place where they are.
Now, they were in the middle of space on a racetrack.
And, it looked like a Star Wars scenario as there were countless ships shooting at each other. It was possible to see Tie-Fighters and also X-Wings.
Casey: You put us in Star Wars?!
Ben: I know! I'm surprised too.- They then get ready and start running.
The race starts in a straight line but as the more they run, the percussion changes.
Casey: Oh, Ben? Is that a loop?!
Ben: Yeah, I remembered playing Sonic so much so I thought it would be cool!
He said and then they both go through the loop.
Then they continued following and when they went to see...they were running alongside a Star Destroyer.
Casey: You even created this!?
Ben: I'm as surprised as you are!- He says smiling and squealing with excitement as they continue their run.
After that, they both find a portal and run to it.
Now, they were on their bikes, and they were in an interesting environment.
Ben: Haha! Green Hill Zone!- They were now in the Green Hill Zone from Sonic The Hedgehog game.
Casey: That's amazing!- He says as he continues accelerating with his bike and they keep running over the Badniks meanwhile.
Ben: Oh look!- He says as they jump onto a wooden bridge and a whale starts chasing them from behind.
Casey: You had to remember just the whale stage of Sonic Adventure?!- He screamed in panic.
Ben: At least I didn't imagine one of the water phases.-He says and then they went through a tunnel and now they were underwater and in diving suits. They are in Seaside Hill Stage.
Casey: Really!?
Ben: I don't really control it. It just happens!.- He shouts to his brother and then the two of them start to make numerous movements with their bikes to avoid the spikes and enemies in front of them.
Afterwards, they find yet another portal and go through it.
Now, they were both in a white room. It was probably a final room.
Ben and Casey then get off their bikes and scream in excitement.
Ben: THAT WAS AWESOME!
Casey: No, it was crazy. But it was incredible madness.
Ben: Man, I can't wait to show this to May. It's like the most amazing playroom in history. Wait...-He concentrates while thinking of something to make it appear.
He...made a pizza.
Ben:Want a slice?- He asks while eating a slice of pizza he just made.
Casey: No need. So...hmm, we have a universe in the closet. What are we going to do with him? Like, what can we do with it?
Ben: Well, considering what just happened, I think pretty much anything.
Casey: But wait a minute, if you're practically omnipotent here, then why aren't you that powerful out there?
Ben: Is it some kind of block or something? Like I can just use my power in here...but wait...no, I'm just more limited out there.
Casey: What do you mean?
Ben: When Aunt Emma called me, I found out that Cerebro was destroyed. I realized this would be a problem for mutantkind and I...
Casey: You recreated Cerebro using Reality Warping. Wow amazing. Perhaps the most logical explanation is that you can modify an empty space at will, like this universe you created here. But a world with an already established form, which has people, buildings, countries. That's your limit. But you should be able to get over them with time.
Ben: Yeah, probably. I hope Franklin answers my calls soon. So far, he, Val, Jo-Venn, and N'Kalla are off-planet on an FF mission. So I can only wait.
Casey: At least you can practice here. It's not a bad thing. You have unlimited space here. Speaking of space, are the things that were in the closet before still here?- He said and then Ben points.
Ben: Oh, look over there.- He points to an open space that appeared next to Casey that seemed to have the things that were in the closet.
Casey: How did you...?
Ben: I just think and then it happens. It's complicated.
Casey: Yeah, I can imagine.- Casey says and then picks up a box that was full of Ben and Casey's notebooks and also costume drawings.- I found it. And now? How do we get home?
Ben:Wait a minute.-He says and then he concentrates to make a door appear and Casey is surprised.
Casey: Hmmm, very convenient.
Ben: I know, right?
Ben and Casey walk through the door and when they see it, they're back in Ben's room and it's only been five minutes since they left.
Ben: Well, time is not a concern.
Casey: Yeah. What a relief. I wouldn't want to walk out of there and find out that five years have passed.- He says as he takes the boxes to his room and Ben lies down and looks at the ceiling with a smile.
Ben(Thinking):Heh...-He says while smiling and realizing what he is capable of.
The next day
Now, Ben was at Horizon High as he tried to think about what had happened yesterday. Crazy is an understatement to explain the weekend. Like, he, a 15-year-old boy, managed to defeat Quentin Quire, strike fear into every X-Men villain, and recreate Cerebro with tremendous ease.
You don't see this every day. And much less is expected of feats of this magnitude to be performed by someone who is not even a mutant. If this was something a Summers accomplished, the Krakoans would just sigh and say "Of course". After all, the Summers family always tends to play a leading role on the island and in mutant history in general.
They are practically legends there. This was something Ben had been aware of for a long time. But Ben didn't really care about that because he knew and always made it clear that his mother, Kitty Pryde, was the greatest X-Man of all time. Just as he knew his father Spider-Man was and still is the World's Greatest Hero.
Ben was always kind of bothered by the fact that many still didn't respect his father. And he also heard stories about how his mother was often underestimated when she first joined the X-Men.
To Ben, this was ridiculous.
His father helped people and went above and beyond. It wasn't just about saving someone from a robbery or stopping a car chase, not that that was any less important, but Peter always helped people when they needed it most and he always kept in touch with the people he saved. To Ben, May and Casey, his father was an ideal superhero. With a secret identity, a good sense of humor and always helping others with a smile...even if it was not possible to see under the mask...
Kitty saved the X-Men when she was just 13 and hadn't even joined the team, saved the planet from being hit by a giant bullet and was leader of the X-Men for a while and also got a seat on the Quiet Council when Krakoa emerged. How could they underestimate someone like that?
Ben(Thinking): Hmm, maybe having all that power could be a good thing. Now...I can save them all. And, I can finally show everyone that no one should underestimate me or my siblings... And maybe but just maybe... I can be like Dad and Mom.
Ben was pulled from his thoughts when Cassie Milton A.K.A Olympia, the daughter of Hyperion and Power Princess, sat at his table in the cafeteria.
Cassie: Hey, Ben.
Ben: Hi Cassie.
Cassie: Interesting weekend?
Ben: Why are you asking?
Cassie: Well, I was hoping to see you around New York, after all, you're always around, but I haven't seen you anywhere.
Ben: Are you me...?
Cassie: No, I'm not stalking you. But I was still worried about what could happen to you because of that aquarium head- She said and then Ben remembered that she was there when Mysterio stole an artifact from Horizon High.
Ben: Oh, I forgot about that. But don't worry, I already fixed it.
Cassie: How so?
Ben: I'll explain later. But, I was in Krakoa. That's why you didn't see me.
Cassie: Oh, I see. Wait...are you a mutant?
Ben: I am. Cool, huh?
Cassie: Is your father a mutant too?
Ben: No.
Cassie: Your mother?
Ben: Well everyone thought so but no...it's kind of complicated. But she was once an X-Man. And the best ever.
Cassie: Wow, so what's your mutant power?- She asked curiously.
Ben: Well, it's kind of hard to show. But I think I can do a little demonstration.- He picks up his fork and then bends it. That wasn't difficult. Spider super strength always comes in handy.
Cassie: What? Seriously, Ben. Even I can do that- She says with a hint of disappointment in her voice.
Ben:Wait a minute...-He said smiling while trying to hide the bent fork and immediately, the fork returns to its original shape.
Cassie: Sorry dude, but I still don't quite get it. That was what, magnetism control?
Ben: Better.
Cassie: Telekinesis?
Ben: Better?
Cassie: I give up.- She admits it because she has no idea what Ben's power could be.
Ben:Reality Warping.- He whispers and surprises Cassie.
Cassie:...What?
Ben: I can manipulate reality.- He says and it leaves Cassie wide-eyed in surprise.
Cassie: Is that a power? It is not much...
Ben: Overpower? It sure is, and I haven't even mastered it yet. Just as I haven't mastered my other powers yet.
Cassie: Do you have other powers?!
Ben: Yeah. I have my father's spider powers and some of my mutant abilities include Telepathy, Telekinesis, Accelerated Vision and also Flight. Although I haven't mastered any of these yet.
Cassie:...You know what that means, right? You're like ten superheroes in one. Wait, is that why you chose Omni-Spider as your codename?
Ben: No, I chose it because Omni meant everyone and I was going to save everyone. But it's a good theory.
Cassie: You've tried asking other mutants for help. Wasn't your mother an X-Man?
Ben: Yeah, but everyone who can help me is either too busy or too dumb.
Cassie: Emma Frost?
Ben: Owner of Hellfire Trading Company.
Cassie: Jean Grey?
Ben: I don't even know where she lives. Not that she lives somewhere secret, it's just that I always forget to ask.
Cassie: Cyclops, Rogue, Polaris, Wolverine?
Ben: They're all X-Men who work here in New York, they probably don't even have time to help me. The only guy who can help me isn't even on the planet.
Cassie: Who?
Ben: Franklin Richards. He is without a doubt the most powerful hero on Earth. Things impossible for him are just things he hasn't done yet.
Cassie: The Powerhouse? You know, the son of Reed Richards and Susan Storm, that Franklin? - She said with a big surprise on her face.
Ben: Yes. He has no limit. His power is insane. For him, the impossible does not exist.
Cassie: And when will Powerhouse be able to help you?
Ben: That's the problem, Frankie left Earth on a mission with the FF. And so far, he still hasn't come back.
Cassie: And when does he come back? What will you do?
Ben: First, I'll explain the situation to him. Then I'll hope he can help me.
Cassie: Well, good luck with that. If you need to, I'll give you flying lessons and teach you how to use that electrical beam you shot out of your eyes.
Ben: Thanks Cassie.- He says and then they go back to lunch.
Ben was now in his Omni-Spider suit and was swinging between New York City buildings.
That was one of the things he loved about being the Omni-Spider, the views were really amazing and he liked to take selfies while swinging on the webs. This was really fun and helped him calm down.
He was so relaxed in the air that he sometimes looked like he was dancing. And he was dancing a little.
(Author's Note:Imagine Ben's Web-Swing is like Miles's in the game. You know, with those cool moves and the stunts that looked like dance moves)
This was a trait he inherited from his mother. Like, he managed to combine his talents as a dancer with his father's main form of locomotion. It was fun and helped distract Ben while...well...someone wasn't trying to kill him yet.
Ben(Thinking): Man, you can say what you want about the flight but Web-Swing is way better. Style, acrobatics and balance. It's like a means of locomotion, a dance and a gymnastics exercise all together.
He thought more then realized that his web-fluid was running low, so he stopped on top of a building and reloaded his stock with another cartridge that was on his belt. If there's one thing Peter made a point of teaching his kids early on, it's that they should always make sure they had extra cartridges. Honestly, it would be less worrying, and expensive, for everyone if everyone in the family had organic webs.
Ben(Thinking): Organic webs? Nah, it would be gross. Perhaps I should discover a new style of Web-Swing. One that combines my flying ability with the acrobatics and webs of the original. After all, I'm already creating a Way of Spider that is more composed of kicks. Why not create a Web-Swing that also involves flying?
Ben always liked to innovate his techniques in the art of crime fighting. He liked to be efficient and end his battles quickly.
Ben(Thinking): Come to think of it, do I have super speed too? It would be very useful. Not to mention that good timing is one of the things I most need to have.
Ben remembered one immensely irritating detail about having the "Parker Luck". It didn't matter how much you got ahead or prepared, at some point, something or someone would get in the way of your plans. For some people it was traffic or a crowded place. For the Parker-Pryde Family, it was Super Villains and car chases.
Ben(Thinking): I might be like 10 superheroes in one, but that certainly doesn't prevent me from the bad luck that me, May and Casey inherited from Dad. It makes me wonder...how can someone be so unlucky?
He pulled himself out of his thoughts as he sat on the edge of a building and decided to take in a little view of New York.
Ben(Thinking): These views are awesome.- Ben then takes out his cell phone and takes a selfie with the view behind him. After that, he feels his stomach growl and starts looking around to see if there is a restaurant nearby. He manages to find one.
He decides to take off his Omni-Spider suit and put on his civilian attire. Ben now wore a dark red long-sleeved shirt with black jeans and his Air Jordan 1 Chicago. Ben also wore a black coat. Ben sometimes couldn't tie his hair on his own so he had his hair down and his glasses on.
Ben's glasses were just aesthetic as he used to wear glasses before awakening his powers and continued to wear them because he thought it would be better to cover his identity... and also he was a big fan of Superman and would like to try to look like him .
Ben entered the restaurant and noticed that it was empty and the only one present was the cook at the counter.
Cook: If you want bubble tea or something, go somewhere else, kid.-He spoke with a rough voice. The cook was a peculiar person. He had long black hair that was tied in a bun that was covered by a hairnet. He wore a tank top and had a goatee. Ben felt a little intimidated by this man but his hunger spoke louder than his fear.
Ben: Actually, I was looking for something to fill me up more.- Hearing this, the cook smiled out of the corner of his mouth and went to the kitchen and then Ben sat on the counter and watched the cook cooking. For such a serious man, he was really dedicated to cooking.
Ben: Hey sir, sorry to ask but...why is the flow so still here?
Cook: When you don't have a neon sign, a flashy name or internet ads, it's kind of hard to promote yourself.
Ben: Really? I thought people just found a restaurant and decided to eat there. I found about ten restaurants that later 5 became my favorites this way. Like, I met everyone after I...eh, run for exercise or get spanked.- He said omitting the fact that running meant web-swinging and spanking, well, meant getting spanked by a crazy man in costume.
Cook: Beaten up? Do you get into a lot of fights? Kiddo, don't get me wrong but you look like you fall to the ground easily.- He spoke with a certain humorous tone.
Ben: You're not the first one to tell me that- The cook really wasn't. Ben didn't exactly have the face of someone who picked a lot of fights. Well, at least those who know him without a mask have that opinion, but the Krakoans who saw him beat up Quentin Quire would think otherwise.
Cook: Tell me, how did you find this place? There are people who walk right by because they think it's abandoned or I don't know, they're scared of me.
Ben: I got hungry and realized this was a restaurant. I didn't even think much when I came in here, I was just really hungry.
Cook: What was a kid doing on the street at this hour? I thought you guys used to go over to each other's houses or hang out in malls or something.
Ben: Well, a lot of my friends live in...another city and I'm a busy person. Homework, that sort of thing.
Cook: You don't seem like such an unusual person to me. But I'll make sure to put something that makes you gain weight. You need to eat well, kid. Stop with the pizza and start to eating meat.
Ben: I can do both. I can take the meat and put it on the pizza. Like, I take meat, bacon, a steak and put it all on a pizza and I eat it.- He says making a joke, making the cook laugh.
Cook: Hah! But tell me, wouldn't you die after eating the pizza?
Ben: It would be so worth it. It would be like an endurance test. If you could eat pizza, you're a guy capable of climbing Mount Everest.
Cook:Heh!- He says and then takes the dish he was cooking and gives it to Ben. The dish consisted of a large steak with mashed potatoes, fried chicken and peas and the cooker also got a can of soda for Ben and himself.
Cook: Here it is. I hope this makes you gain the protein you need. Seriously, with a face like yours, you're definitely going to face some insane fights in your life, kid and you're going to piss off a bunch of people who'll want to kick your ass, so you have to be prepared.
Ben: That was good advice, thanks.
Cook: Nah, I have a daughter your age, I've given better speeches.- He says, making Ben chuckle weakly.
Ben then takes his knife and fork and cuts a piece of the steak. He then takes his mouth and then he tastes it. The only word Ben has to describe the taste of this steak is...
Ben: Holy Shit! Sorry, it's just... it's the best steak I've ever had in my entire life. Seriously, I can die happy knowing I ate that steak. It's as if my whole life was planned for me to live this moment- He says as he ate his plate heartily and the cook smiled.
As he ate, Ben noticed that there was something furry rubbing against his leg. He decided to see what it was. He then moved away from the plate and got out of his seat to see what was under the counter.
Was it... a wolf? The cook noticed this and was kind of startled by the reaction Ben would have when he saw a wolf in a restaurant.
Ben: Oh, hey buddy. What are you doing here?- He says with a tone of voice... docile? This confused the cooker.
Cook: Hey, kid, aren't you scared?-He said while feeling confused to see how Ben reacted to the situation of having a wolf in a restaurant.
The wolf in question had black fur with eyes that had blue irises. He looked calm. Ben started stroking the wolf's head while talking to him.
Ben: You've been wanting to try my dish, haven't you? Well, I'm a good-natured person so here, you can eat what's left- He says as he picks up the plate and puts it on the floor for the wolf to eat.
Ben then gets up and sits down again and the cook can't believe what he saw.
Ben: Hey sir, are you okay?
Cook: Oh, yes, it's just that...everyone is scared to death when they see Ashura.
Ben: The six-armed, three-faced Japanese mythological demon god?...Ah, this wolf. Well, I live here in New York and I've seen some bizarre things in my life - Ben literally lives with two dragons, Peet and his father, Lockheed, and also with two Tsilins, Grogu and his father, Gog. A wolf is certainly a normal thing for him to see.
As for the comment Ben made about the mythological version of Ashura, Ben is an enthusiast of Japanese culture and he likes to absorb as much as he can. Both legends and myths and music, anime, manga and pop culture in general. In fact, all this admiration motivated Ben to learn Japanese. He currently speaks fluent Japanese.
Ben: Well, about the wolf, I have to admit he seems pretty calm, so I didn't see any reason to panic. Not to mention he didn't really look like he was going to want to attack me. Is the wolf yours?
Cook: The wolf is my daughter's actually. When she's busy, she usually leaves him here at the restaurant. I tell her to leave him at home with my wife but she says she prefers he stay in a place with more fresh air.
Ben: Hmm, got it. Well, it's good for her to worry.-He says smiling and then receives a message on the communicator that Sora had given him.
The message said:
WOLF: COME TO THIS LOCATION, NOW!
Ben: Hey, sorry I have to go but it was a good chat, I'll be back another day...See you later sir.
He says as he runs off towards an alley to change clothes and put on his Omni-Spider suit.
The cook had returned to the kitchen and started washing the dishes.
Cook:Heh, see you later, kiddo.
After receiving Wolf's message, Ben ran into an alley and changed into his Omni-Spider suit.
As he was swinging on the webs, he wondered why Sora called him so spontaneously. Ben didn't know Sora very well but she didn't seem like a person who panics about anything.
Omni-Spider(Thinking): Why did she call me? Considering that she is someone calm and rational, at least because of what I saw the last few times I met her, this could be a big problem...-He thought curiously.
Ben was then pulled out of his thoughts when he realized he was close to the point where Sora was located according to the communicator map.
Omni-Spider was on top of a manhole cover in an alley between two buildings.
Omni-Spider: All right. What to do? I can... Ah, who do I want to fool!? It's obvious they're under the manhole.
He said and then he grabbed the manhole cover, ripped it off the ground and then jumped into the manhole.
Now, Ben was close to falling into the dirty water but luckily he managed to shoot a web at the ceiling and stop the fall.
Omni-Spider: Oh man, this time I got lucky. I can't even imagine what it would be like to get the sewer smell out of my suit." He said with relief in his voice.
Omni-Spider shoots one more web at the ceiling so he can stick to and move around on it. Now he was upside down as he picked up his communicator.
Omni-Spider:Ok, let's see...-He said as he put his hand on his belt to get the communicator but it slips and falls into the dirty sewage water.
Omni-Spider:...Shit...-He said in a weak voice without realizing that he had just made a joke.
Ben then tries to think of what he can do in a situation like this. He tries to remember if one of his numerous powers can help with this. He remembers when he faced the new Mysterio and then he has an idea.
Omni-Spider:Hah, my Spider-Sense!-He says excitedly as he sits...on the ceiling, in meditation position and tries to concentrate to use his Spider-Sense to feel what was happening and to try to figure it out. where Sora was.
After a few seconds, Ben finally gets his answer. He then continues moving while still glued to the ceiling and continues towards his destination.
After following a very complicated and confusing course, he found a way out and then, Ben arrives inside a spacious area in the underground. The place in question was full of criminals with guns and pistols and one of them was even a thug with a machine gun.
Omni-Spider: Those guys with gray jackets and black dragons on their backs...-He says as he starts to reason.
Wolf:Black Dragons.-She said while Ben was quickly scared by the fact that she had appeared there and he hadn't even noticed her presence.
Omni-Spider: Ah! Where did you come from?- He said curiously after being startled.
Wolf: I've been waiting for you but you haven't replied to my messages.
Omni-Spider: It's just that, well, I... dropped the communicator in the water...-He said, insanely embarrassed by it.
Wolf: You...how did you drop the communicator in the water?-She said with a raised eyebrow.
Omni-Spider: I was upside down on the roof and when I picked up the communicator, it slipped through my hands and fell into the dirty sewage water.
Wolf: Alright, I'll do another one later.- She said and Ben is relieved.
Omni-Spider:Okay, so why did you call me here?- He asks and then Sora points to a bunch of armed Black Dragons henchmen who seemed to be waiting for someone.
Henchman 1: Do you think the boss will arrive soon?
Henchman 2: No. But I'm getting sick from this disgusting place. I feel like I'm going to throw up anytime.
Henchman 1: Don't even talk to me. Of all the places to have hiding places, the boss had to choose just one sewer.
Ben realizes what they were talking about and so he turns to Sora.
Omni-Spider: Boss?
Wolf: That's why I called you here. If we can get this guy arrested, the Black Dragons will run out of steam and be gone.
Omni-Spider: How did you find out about this anyway?- Ben didn't mean to be rude but honestly, he liked having all the details of the situation to make sure he was doing the right thing.
Wolf: I've been chasing them for weeks. I broke drug refineries, stopped robberies and...let's just say that several of them have bones that will never come back in place- She said this hoping that Ben, with his hero attitude, would give her a lecture but she was confident on it and wanted him to know the details.
She was without her able and mask so it was possible for Ben to see her facial expressions... well... actually, she was pretty expressionless but honestly from what Ben thought it didn't matter.
Omni-Spider (Thinking): Wow, she's so beautiful...- He thought while blushing under the mask and he didn't even care about Sora mentioning that she broke bones of criminals. For a kid who aspires to be the world's greatest hero, that's pretty crazy.
Sora found it strange that Ben wasn't saying anything and so she snapped her fingers in front of him to get his attention.
Wolf: Are you still there?- She said with a serious expression on her face.
Omni-Spider: Ehh, what? Sorry, I was just wondering what you said but yeah, we better get this over with now.
Wolf: I've been here for like 15 minutes so I think their boss should be here soon.
She said and then footsteps were heard coming from one of the tunnels. Those steps were those of a man wearing a black formal suit. This man had black hair and Asian features.
Henchman: Ah, boss.
Boss: Quiet, tell me, do any of you know why I called you here? To this shit pit? It's quite simple. Because there's a fucking girl who fucks with us every time! This place is one of my best weapons depot! And I want you to keep watch here twenty-four hours a day until I can find that little bitch and rip her heart out!
As he starts giving orders to his henchmen, Ben and Sora focus on what to do first.
Wolf: I'll blow up the crates with the weapons. They must be hiding behind that old subway car, if I blow it up and still arrest their boss, they're finished.
Omni-Spider questioned a little but that really seemed like the best thing to do.
Omni-Spider: Sounds like a good plan but what about the...
Wolf: The henchmen? Let's take them down and lock them away from the explosion.
Omni-Spider: Got it. So are we going to go all out? It's my favorite way to act.- Sora then nods her head and puts on her mask and hood as she activates her Psi-Sword.
She and Ben jump up and get in front of the guys.
Omni-Spider: I would make some stink joke but...honestly let's just get it over with. Guess I'm going to have to wash my uniform.
He jokes as he shoots a web at one of the snipers' chest for him to propel himself and kick his enemy in the face.
Meanwhile, Wolf uses her Psi-Sword to attack one of her opponents and she kicks another face and then another one tries to come behind her but she manages to anticipate this and grabs her attacker's arm and she catches him and throws him to the ground. and then breaks his arm.
And another henchman points his gun at her face but she dodges it in time, runs to the shooter and takes the gun out of his hand while she unloads the gun and uses it to hit him in the face.
Then she goes towards another one of them and kicks him in the face and then she uses her Psi-Sword to hit him in the chest, as her weapon is psionic so there is no real physical damage but he can feel intense pain and in then Sora removes the sword from his chest and he passes out.
Meanwhile, Ben fights six guys, all armed, but that's not enough to scare Ben. Ben then laughs and makes a joke.
Omni-Spider: Wow...I feel like John Wick in that movie poster of his.- He jokes as he looks at the ceiling and makes the criminals curious, which makes them look at the ceiling too but then Ben shoots webs at his legs of two of them, causing them to fall, so there are only four guys left and then Ben gets into the fighting stance and it was possible to notice that there were sparks on his feet.
Omni-Spider: There's one thing I always wanted to try, but I never had the opportunity.- He then prepares to attack and he runs up to one of the remaining criminals and kicks him in the chest and a series of red sparks were released on impact. kick that made the criminal pass out and the impact of the explosion from the sparks was enough to distance the other three criminals from their friend.
Upon realizing this, Sora goes to one of them and jumps towards him and she punches him while he is down.
And the last two then take themselves to try to escape but Sora uses her Psi-Sword on the chest of one of them and then on the back of the other, fainting them.
Omni-Spider approaches her to see what happened.
Omni-Spider: Wow, I have to learn how to do that.-He said in awe when he saw what Sora's Psi-Sword is capable of.
Wolf: What was it you did? That kick?
Omni-Spider: Oh, it's my Venom Kick. I concentrate the bioelectricity in my body and direct it in my leg to give more power to my punches and also when they make contact, there is an impact that generates an electrical discharge.
Wolf: Got it. Well, it was impressive.- She complimented him and he couldn't even tell that she was blushing under the mask but so was he.
Omni-Spider: Thanks, but it was also amazing how you beat those guys with your sword. You looked awesome.- He praised her and one of the thugs lying near them noticed.
Henchman fallen: Oh, that's cute, why don't you kiss before I get up from here and...!-He threatens them but Sora kicks him in the face before he can finish talking.
Omni-Spider: Nice kick. Come, let's blow up a weapons warehouse and arrest a... where's the boss?- He says now realizing that he's gone.
Wolf: He...fuck! He ran-away! I do not believe that! Shit!-She says with great anger coming from his voice.
Omni-Spider: Hey, hey, calm down, you've done all you can.- He tries to calm down but she punches the wall leaving a hole in it.
Wolf: How can you be so sure?
Omni-Spider: Because you must be the only 15-year-old girl I know who has dedicated herself to arresting a crime boss. But trust me, if you're trying to do this sort of thing, you're going to fail sometimes. And there's nothing wrong with that. We have no absolute control over what happens. Nobody has. But the secret is not to let a mistake get in the way forever.
Wolf: You're right, thanks, Omni - She says with an imperceptible smile because of the mask. She had called Ben Omni to prevent any of the fallen bandits from hearing his real name.
However, that moment is interrupted when one of the guys points a gun at the two of them from behind.
Henchman: If I take your bodies to the boss at the party tomorrow, he'll definitely promote me.
Ben and Sora look at each other and nod in agreement because they know what to do.
Omni then grabs Wolf by the forearm and throws her towards the criminal and knocks him down.
While lying on the ground, Wolf prepares her Psi-Blade and Omni approaches the bandit.
Wolf: What party is this?- She says in a menacing voice and the thief starts to get scared.
Henchman: Go to the h..-He said but before Wolf uses her Psi-Blade on his forehead and he feels insane pain as she searches his thoughts.
Wolf: I gave you a chance, now, be quiet.- She speaks in a dark voice and then punches him, knocking him out.
Omni-Spider: What did you discover?
Wolf: Tomorrow there's a party at an underground underground nightclub. Their boss will be there. Apparently he's going to meet with a new weapons supplier.
Omni-Spider: What's the name of the nightclub?
Wolf: Nothing.- She said but her answer left Ben confused.
Omni-Spider: What?
Wolf:The name of the nightclub is:Nothing. It's pretty stupid. It's like pointing out that it's for criminals.
Omni-Spider: Don't even talk to me. There is a bar like this. The name is: Bar-with-No name.
Wolf: Wait, how do you know?
Omni-Spider: My father told me. He once lived with a super villain named Boomerang and he took him to the Bar but he didn't know my dad was Spider-Man. When I was little, this same villain, now ex-villain, told me this story. Later, my siblings and I discovered the phone number of the bar.
Wolf: And what did you do?
Flashback:
12-year-old Ben and Casey and 14-year-old May were now in the living room with a phone on speakerphone calling the Bar-With-No name.
The bartender answered: Hello?
May: Hi, good night.
Ben: We have a message for all your customers. Can you put it on speakerphone?
Bartender: Of course. Hey, guys! Call for you all!-He puts it on speakerphone while the siblings are holding back their laughter.
Casey: We are looking for one of you for a millionaire contract but only those who repeat the name that will be mentioned below will be hired. The last name is:Jasses and the first is:Hugh.
The villains then repeat the name: Hugh Jasses (Huge Asses)...-Then they realize what they said.
And the three siblings burst out laughing in the meantime.
Ben, May and Casey: HAHAHA!- They laugh like never before.
End of Flashback.
Wolf: Really?
Omni-Spider: Ever tried sending a prank call to a bar full of supervillains? I already and it's hilarious.- He says and Sora laughs weakly.
Wolf: It seems so. Well, let's blow up the weapons depot and walk away.
As she sets up the explosives, Ben keeps taking the fainted thugs away from the blast and places them inside a web cocoon and then he sends a message to the police about it.
Sora sets the explosives and this gets Ben's attention.
Omni-Spider: So, eh, how do you get this technology? You know the explosives, the communicators?
Wolf: I've always been smart. Many of the things I read in engineering books seemed too easy to me. I never went to school. I was a genius, not wanting to sound arrogant, so my parents gave me the option of homeschooling. It looked better so I accepted the idea. I would dig through the trash every now and then and then I would make equipment with what I could and practically become a pro at it.
Ben really wanted to praise her for that but he was afraid the words would get mixed up and he'd say something stupid so he just said the classic:
Omni-Spider: Ah, impressive.- His mouth said one thing but his mind said another.
Omni-Spider(Thinking): Damn, I wanted to know more about her but...it's better not to overdo it. She's really amazing, she's strong, smart and headstrong. I would like to be like that.- He thinks. Now, he feels both an admiration and a crush on Sora.
Wolf: I think we better get away now, I'll detonate the explosives. Oh, and for the record, I'm 17.
Omni-Spider(Thinking):Wait, she's older than me?!
The two of them walk away and Sora blows up the weapons depot. After that, they take the criminals to the surface and Ben leaves them glued to the web for the cops.
Omni-Spider and Wolf were now on a roof, unmasked and looking out over the cityscape in front of them.
Sora: You know, sometimes I like to come here to...look at the moon like this at night. It's so beautiful and quiet. Sometimes it reminds me that even in the dark, there is something beautiful that helps us to move forward.- She says while smiling without realizing it and Ben keeps looking at her face.
Ben: Yeah. It's like...the most beautiful thing I've ever seen in my life-He looks at her smiling face and he smiles seeing it.
He then notices Sora turning her face to face him and he then shifts his gaze to the moon so she doesn't realize he was looking at her face.
Sora: Thanks for the advice.
Ben: No problem. I have to admit...it was a pretty crazy night but it was fun too.-He said but then realized she was gone again.
Ben:Heh, see you tomorrow!- He yells to make sure she hears and Sora while hiding heard that and smiled.
Sora; Heh..
Omni-Spider then decides to return home but before he realizes he has forgotten something.
Omni-Spider: Oh, I didn't pay the bill!- He says while heading towards the restaurant from before, goes to an alley, puts on his civilian attire and runs to the restaurant.- He sees the cook at the counter.
Ben: Hi, I'm sorry, leaving like that out of the blue wasn't my intention. I had to attend an appointment so I...-He said as he pulled out his wallet to pay but the cook stopped him.
Cook: No need, kiddo.
Ben: No, really, I insist.
Cook: Nah, seeing your scrawny face react like that was my payment.-He said with a humorous tone while Ben smiled and laughed weakly.
Ben: Oh, thanks sir... ah...
Cook: John Greycrow-He said his name but it was possible to hear a familiar voice.
Greycrow: Oh, my Sora, how are you?
Sora: Hi, Dad, I already put everything away in the pantry.
Ben: Sora?-He says while looking at Sora. She had her hair tied back in a ponytail, wore a black T-shirt, dark blue jeans, and athletic shoes.
Sora: Ben?
Greycrow: Oh, you two know each other?- He said looking at them.
Ben: Yeah, like that...- He says while getting nervous about the current situation and panicking.
Ben(Thinking): Oh my god, I just met Sora's dad!?
Greycrow:...Sora, is he your boyfriend or something?
Sora then blushes in embarrassment as Ben does the same.
Sora: Dad, shut up, you're embarrassing me! We're just friends!- It's weird for Ben to see Sora like this. About 20 minutes ago, she was the baddest girl he's ever met right now...does she look like a...normal girl?
Greycrow: Okay, I get it. Sorry.- He says while smiling out of the corner of his mouth.
Sora: What little smile was that?!
Greycrow: It was nothing.- He tries to hide it but his daughter is too smart.
Ben then feels a bit excluded from the conversation and so he decides to say goodbye.
Ben: Hey, I'm sorry, I have to go. My parents will kill me if I go over time.
Sora: Oh, sure. Goodbye Ben and I'm sorry for my father's stupidity.- She looks at her father with a certain anger. Greycrow, on the other hand, just looks at her with a raised eyebrow and a small smile.
Ben: I'll be off and, eh, nice to meet you Mr. Greycrow.
Greycrow:Same, see you later Ben.- He says and then Ben leaves the restaurant.
Sora: Did you have to embarrass me?
Greycrow: I asked a legitimate question, so I can see how you guys were looking at each other.
Sora: Dad, please stop.
Greycrow: Okay, I'll stop. For today.
Meanwhile, Ben goes home and screams in his mind.
Omni-Spider(Thinking):AAHHHHHRGHH! I am an omega level mutant with the power to warp reality and the last few minutes were officially the strangest minutes of my life!
