After the incident, the police arrested all the thugs instead one that escaped, they took Peter's statement, he gave them a description of the thug that got away and took him back to his aunt May, while she was happy to have her nephew back hugging the day lights out of him, she was devastated at the news of her husband Ben. The police ensured her and Peter that they would everything in their power along with the heroes to find the missing thug that they found out worked for Tombstone. The next few weeks was tough, May and Peter had a funeral for Ben the news of his death reached, Tony even offered to pay for his funeral in Peter being his protege. Peter graduated from high school with outstanding grades, he could focus his attention to M.A. along with his training, his peers did hear the news of his uncle and looked to him feeling sorry for his loss even Flash, even though he didn't approach or say anything he felt bad for him, still didn't want him to be in M.A. though.

In Peter's spar time in between his training, he was able to covert phone into getting police frequencies in hopes of getting a description of the thug that got away that night, even going on police websites for more info. After the pass few nights, he started modifying the outfit he wore adding knee and elbow pads for extra protection, he even found a red mask to conceal his face more than before. He really hadn't focused on much else

May: Peter? Are you in there?" his aunt knocked on the door

Peter: umm. Y-yeah. Aunt May

May: can I come in?

Peter: s-sure. Just give me one second" he quickly hid his outfit in his closet, closed his laptop and threw his phone under his pillow "okay you can come in" May entered with a plate of food, a sandwich, apple slices with a glass of juice.

May: I thought you might be hungry, so I brought you some lunch" she sat the plate on his desk

Peter: oh thanks, I appreciate it. I was getting hungry a bit" he reached over grabbing the sandwich, biting into it

May: Peter, are you alright?" she asked him in concern

Peter: hmm?

May: you've been distanced lately. You haven't really said anything since the funeral

Peter: I know, its just... I've been working on my training preparing for M.A." he definitely couldn't the other thing he's been working on

May: I know, its your dream. You've worked so hard and I don't want to stop you" she kneed down in front of him "but you should take better of yourself" she put her hand on his cheek "you know I'm here for you, right?" Peter looked to her, he knew she would always be there for him, she always has been, her and Ben.

Peter: I know. I know aunt May" he smiled and hugged her which she returned it having the same smile on her face. She's been more than a aunt, she's been like a mother to him, he felt horrible keeping secrets from her, his Quirk and what he's been doing so far aside from training and studying. Suddenly he felt his phone vibrate, getting his and his aunt's attention, he slipped his hand under his pillow, grabbing his phone to face him and not of her view

May: is everything okay?

Peter: oh, yeah. I just remember I need to meet up with Mr. Stark for something" he quickly got up out of bed, grabbing his hoodie and sneaking his mask in his pocket without her seeing

May: now?

Peter: yeah

May: Peter

Peter: I'll be okay, promise" he looked into his aunt's eyes reassuring her. May sighed before nodding "I'll be back soon" he ran out the door, heading downstairs and out the door of the house. He took the usual route to the beach where he and Tony would go for training, he called him a bit ten minutes after he left the house, when he arrived he saw Tony leaning back on a railing "Mr. Stark!" he called out to him running

Tony: hey kid. Everything alright?

Peter: yeah" he panted slightly

Tony: so what's this emergency you needed to tell me?

Peter: well I got information on that thug that got away... that night" he lowered his voice having to remember that night "his name is Dennis Williams. I found out, he was part of Tombstones gang, he's been on the run and-"

Tony: woah. Woah. Slow down, kid. Is this why you called me?

Peter: well... yeah. I figured maybe

Tony: Peter, listen" he rubbed his forehead in sighing understanding in the teen's grief and wanting to find justice for his uncle. Losing someone you love can be a huge tragedy, difficult and even frustrating at times "I understand what you're going through, alright? I do. But you have to let people handle this, us pro heroes and police. This Dennis guy, we'll find him" he put his hand on Peter's shoulder in comfort "alright?"

Peter:... yeah" he looked down in sadness, this wasn't the outcome he hoped for, but even he knew what was needed was a license, not to mention proper equipment and training

Tony: okay..." he patted his shoulder "now you need to focus on the important things and that's studying and preparing for M.A."

Peter: right. Sorry. To bother you, sir" he walked off. Tony watched him leave, he could see the disappointment in him

Tony: be patient kid' he thought 'one step at a time' but unknowing to Peter, Tony was looking for the man even trying to connect Tombstone to him

Sometime passed nearly reaching night, Peter was walking quietly home, he hadn't taken the train or bus, he felt he needed to walk to clear his head. He may not shown it, but he was angry, he rethinks about that night over and over, just thinking of the outcomes if he had did certain things differently than maybe his uncle would still be here, but instead he's gone and his killer is still out there, suddenly his phone vibrated digging into his pocket taking it out, he saw he got a notification Amber Alert of Dennis Williams near the area, he had robbing a convenient store and stealing a car, until the store pressed the alarm scaring him off. Peter saw the store wasn't too far from where he was, he remembered what Tony said in letting him and the heroes handle this, but... he took the mask he had out of his pocket, looked at it, before giving off a determine look on his face, he ran off to comfort Dennis Williams

At the Pier, Dennis fled to an abandon factory, this wasn't how he attended his life, he was just a ordinary guy who wanted to make it big, when he got the chance to work for Tombstone a big boss, he thought he found it, getting paid highly and women of his choice, but one slip up in a murder of a elderly man, he's suddenly on the run, Tombstone refused to help him with the pressure of the heroes and cops coming after him, cutting all ties in case linking him and Dennis together leaving Dennis to fend for himself, desperate for money and a way to get out of the city.

Dennis: shit. Shit" he dialed a number on phone he had as it was ringing, someone on the other side answered "hey Joe, its me" unknowing to him, a certain figured entered the building and was crawling on the walls to the ceiling above him "listen I need a way out of the city. I know, I know, but I need-" the figure landed on top of Dennis on his shoulders, making him drop the phone and started hitting his head a few times causing a big deal of pain "ugh! Ugh!" he yelled in the pain from the hits, leaning forward which the figure wrapped his legs around Dennis's neck, flipping him forward to the floor. Dennis groaned rolling over to see the figure "you?" he saw he looked like the same person from that night, red hoodie, dark blue pants, red shoes with elbow and knee pads and a red mask, it was Peter. Under his mask, Peter was anxious and angry, seeing this man he remembered that night, his uncle dying and how this man got away. Dennis raised up on his knees, reaching for the gun, he had in the back of his pants when he aimed it at the teen, who's senses the danger and quickly acted in kicking the gun out of Dennis's hand, then swiftly punched the man in the face, he rolled backward stumbling onto his feet, which Peter went in punching Dennis in his chest twice, then uppercut him. Peter never knew how to fight, but it was as if something inside was making him move. He grabbed Dennis, spinning and throwing him to a railing "agh!" gripping by his shirt, Peter leaned on him against the railing "please! Please!" Dennis put his hands up in surrender "I give up!" Peter reeled his fist back, preparing to punch him again "what do you want?!" he put his hands over his face

Peter: I want my uncle!" he yelled with his eyes watered as suddenly something broke through the ceiling, landing beside Peter taking him before surprise as the figure grabbed his arm, he looked to see it was Iron Man, he yanked him away from Dennis as he dropped the floor. He pulled Peter in a distance, looking down at the boy

Iron Man: get out of here

Peter: I... I was just.." Iron Man's face plate showed his face, seeing him having a stern look on his face

Iron Man: we're gonna talk about this later. Go

Peter: but-

Iron Man: now" he said firmly, Peter knew not to argue, he slowly backward and ran off. Tony looked back at the defeated worried Dennis laying on the floor, he sighed frustratedly he had to figure out a way for Peter not being involved in this "Friday. Call the police tell them I have Dennis"

Friday: on it sir' the A.I. complied contacting the police in telling their location and founding the escapee

It took Peter about an hour to get home, he took the mask he had off the second he left the scene, he can't believe what happened and what he did. He felt disappointed and shame of himself, he knew better, he should've just let Iron Man and pros handle finding Dennis like he said, but instead he went against his orders and attacked Dennis on his own, what he did was considered vigilantism. He reached the door

Peter: I really screwed up" he could only imagine what Mr. Stark had to say to him. He than realized how late it was and about his aunt "oh aunt May" he entered the door, walking in, he looked in the living room to see May, sleeping on the couch he knew she must've waited for him to come back "I really really screwed up" he whispered as he grabbed a blanket and covered his aunt

May: hmm..." she stirred a bit, fluttering her eyes, looking up to see Peter "Peter?"

Peter: hey aunt May. Sorry I showed up late up

May: are you alright?

Peter: mhm" he nodded "Mr. Stark just wanted to give me one last advice before entering M.A. it took longer than expected"

May: that's nice of him. I'm proud of you" she smiled, rubbing his cheek, Peter smiled back at her as she laid back to sleep. Peter went upstairs, he didn't even bother showering, he was too tired, he just went to his room and flipped onto his bed letting sleep take over his body

To Be Continued

Jade: here's the next chapter

Julie: Peter finds the man responsible for Ben's death, kinda different

Jade: we thought maybe a month would be enough for a person to grieve for a life loss, but that depends on the person of course

Julie: Dennis was the name of the man, Peter thought killed Ben in Tobey's Spider-Man film, so we went with that

Jade: and how Peter tracked down and beat on him was another inspiration, but thought it be better that Iron Man swooped in and stopping Peter, makes senses for a mentor to do for his protege of course

Julie: this one was kinda short, thought it was a good place to leave it

Jade: hope you guys like it and tell us what you think