Disclaimer: I don't own Marvel or any of its characters, if I did then Peter Parker and Kitty Pryde would be together in every universe.
Also, a little challenge for those comic fans, Peter's apartment number is 810. Can any of you guess why I chose that number? I'll give you all till the next chapter to figure it out, let me know through comments or PM if you don't want to let others know.
Note: When everyone is in their uniforms, I am gonna call them by their codenames, so if Peter is in his Spider-Man suit then I'm gonna call him Spider-Man. But because Kitty and Jean's X-Men codenames were their actual names then when they are in uniform, they will be referred to as Kitty-X and Jean-X. The only time I will break this rule is if they are having thoughts that are outside the hero life. Like if Kitty is thinking about her love life with Peter, or is doing something that Kitty would do, then she will be referred to as Kitty. Like say that Kitty is in her X-Men uniform and she and Peter are gonna have an intimate moment then she will be referred to as Kitty not Kitty-X. She would also only be referred to as Kitty if someone like Peter thinks of her as Kitty even though she is in uniform, whether it is X-Men or street hero.
Quick question for everyone, right now the X-Men's uniforms are pretty much the same as they were in the comics. That being said, I was thinking of changing that, taking away the gold and black, and have them make their own suits like the X-Men in Earth-616. What do you all think of that? Should I do it? My explanation would be that Storm is trying to improve the X-Men than what they once were. That even though she is continuing Xavier's dream, the age of Xavier is over and they're in a new age for the X-Men and the Institute. And changing the suits would be a representation of that. I'm tempted to do that but I'm not sure. Would it be better to keep the gold and black? Would giving them their own suits take away the feel of the Ultimate Universe being separate from its Prime counterpart? Everyone, tell me what you think.
Also, another thing, when Kitty and Peter get together, I was thinking of having her abandon Shroud and go back to her Shadowcat persona. What does everyone think about that, because just like the problem above I am also having trouble deciding this, and your all opinions may help me decide.
Be sure to leave a review, till then enjoy the chapter.
Chapter 3: Movie Night
Saturday, December 9, 6:59 a.m., Apartment 810
Peter is lying in his bed sleeping having a nice dream, the clock next to him turned from 6:59 am to 7:00 am, once it changed to seven a loud beeping comes from the clock waking up Peter who groans and turns off the alarm. Peter sit's up, gets out of bed, and stretches a bit, after doing that, he heads to the bathroom to take a shower. Once he enters the bathroom Peter sees a jurne onyx pearl polished porcelain floor tiles, the walls are light blue, there is a toilet next to the door, there is a walk-in shower, a sink with a cabinet above it, next to the sink is his toothbrush, toothpaste, and brush. Peter starts up his shower, strips down and enters the shower, after ten minutes, he turns off the shower, gets out, dries off, and heads back to his room to change. After Peter changes into a red T-shirt and blue jeans, he takes a minute to look around his room.
His room, just his, well it's technically Kitty's but until he can find a place to stay then this is his room. It has been five days since his fight with Mary Jane, five days since they broke up and he was kicked out. Five days since Kitty had let him stay here for free, that is really cool of her. Peter will admit to being sad about what happened between him and Mary Jane, not the breakup. Peter honestly saw the break-up coming a long time ago. No, what saddens him is because he lost someone who was once his best friend, all because neither of them trusted each other. Sighing, Peter walks out of his room and heads to the kitchenette in the living room. After making himself a bowl of cereal Peter heads to the couch, sits down, and turns on the TV with the remote. The channel is where it always is nowadays, the news. Peter wants to be up to date on everything that has been happening, that way when he returns, he won't be out of the loop.
Right now, from what he sees the Ultimates are fighting some creature, probably some lab experiment made by some wacko, Peter has some experience with that. He sees Iron Man blast the creature with repulsor blasts only to get knocked away by its claws, he sees Giant-Man grow and punch it, Wasp is stinging it with her wasp stings, he then sees a shield hit the creature on the head, knocking it back. The shield ricochets back to its owner who happens to be none other Captain America. Peter can't help but frown, when he reveals himself to be alive then word will get out to the Ultimates, in other words Captain America, and Peter can just see a confrontation happening. He can't help but think that they will try and force him to train with the super soldier, Peter didn't even want to be trained the first time. He was fine on his own, but then Captain America and Carol Danvers came and told him that he was in over his head, that he had to stop being Spider-Man, that is if he wants to continue being Spider-Man then he would have to learn under Captain America, and if he refused then he would be arrested for vigilantism. Thing is Peter could tell that the soldier didn't like that, he didn't want to teach him, he'd rather just force Peter to quit and be done with it, and it showed. The guy was very discouraging and tried to change Peter, tried to make him think of himself as a soldier. But Peter isn't a soldier and has no interest in becoming one. What Peter want to do right now, is become Spider-Man and follow his own path of a hero, not Captain America's. Yeah, that won't go down well, he certainly better have something to back him up, because if he doesn't, he'll be going to jail. Peter sighed; he wonders what Kitty is up to right now.
Xavier Institute
Kitty is walking through the hallway of the institute; she is wearing the second version of her gold and black costume (It's the one that is similar to 616 Kitty's Shadowcat costume). She is making a new costume and is only wearing this until it is done. Why is Kitty wearing her costume, well that's simple, she's heading to the Danger Room for team training, like she does every morning. It's only been a few months since Storm had reformed the X-Men and asked Kitty to join. At first Kitty was reluctant, she had just quit the Young Ultimates, which Jessica wasn't the happiest about. She really wanted the team to work after they all decided to stay together after their time apart. That caused a fallout between Kitty and Jessica, much to Kitty's sadness. Kitty wasn't sure she wanted to commit to another team. Storm had told her the team lineup was herself, Bobby, Piotr, if Kitty joined then her, and the final member was a person who Kitty had no desire to ever see again. It was the final member that made her reluctance turned into a flat out no when she found out that Jean was gonna be part of the team. After everything the woman did, how could Storm even think that Kitty would join, how could she think that Kitty would trust Jean. But Storm, when she wants to be, she can be very convincing and somehow Kitty wound up saying yes and found herself moving out of her single bedroom apartment (After some time living at home with her mother, Kitty decided that she did want her own place.), and into the rebuilt, and relocated mansion. Ever since the X-Men was reformed, Storm made sure to put them through some vigorous team training. Kitty honestly doesn't need training, she hasn't exactly been sitting still since she left Xavier's, but she supposes some team training was in order. It has been a long time since any of them have fought alongside each other, and Storm wanted to make sure that when they fought then they would in cohesion, just like they did years ago.
That is easier said than done though, let's just say, that it is a good thing that the X-Men haven't run into threats on the level that they used to, because if they did. Well, they'd be dead right now. So far, the only missions that she has ever had as an X-Man is recruiting mutant children to the school, she does most of her fighting as Shroud. Frankly, she feels that she does better as Shroud, but that isn't enough to make Kitty quit, she respects Ororo's ambition, and thinks that it could work if done right. Kitty sighed, she can't wait to be done with this, the sooner she's done with this, the sooner she gets to that movie night that she and Peter are having. Hey, she gets to watch a movie with the person who she considers her best friend, and she's excited, give her a break. She can't wait to talk about his costume, he's being stubborn, but Kitty has some good designs in mind that she thinks that he'll like.
Kitty then walked down the stairs of the institute, once she is downstairs, Kitty heads to the kitchen only to see Bobby, and Ororo getting the food ready for the students. "Kitty, just in time. Please help us with the food," Ororo asked, she has long hair what reaches to her shoulders and is in a classic bob haircut.
"Sure Ororo," Kitty said as she went to get some of the plates to serve to the students.
"I don't get it, why are we serving them food," Bobby complained
"Because we currently have no staff to do so. Once we get more staff, then we won't have to worry," Ororo said as the three left the kitchen and to the dining hall to serve the food.
"Be thankful that we only have ten students right now. Remember when this place was packed," Kitty asked
"Yeah, I do," Ororo said sadly as she remembered when the halls of the Institute were bustling with children, hanging out, goofing around, learning, etcetera. That all changed after Magneto's attack, or the Ultimatum as people like to call it. So many people died that day, students, X-Men, friends, family, citizens, and other heroes. The Ultimatum, one of the many reasons why the government believed that mutants were a threat and did what they did. Ororo then looked beside her and saw her old friend Kitty. She was one of the key factors, probably the biggest reason why mutants aren't being hunted the way they used too. In her short life Kitty had done an incredible number of things that truly impressed Ororo. The girl is practically, no, she is the face of mutant kind, she is in her words Miss America. Ororo has to admit, other than Kitty's impressive skills, and the fact that she was a student at Xavier's herself and is familiar with the members on the team. One of the reasons why Ororo asked Kitty to join was because of the positive standing that the girl has with the public. If it was shown that Kitty was part of the X-Men, perhaps they will be more well received than last time. Ororo hasn't chosen a second in command yet, and no one has said anything, but she knows that she'll have to choose, and so far, Kitty is her first choice.
Bobby seeing the sad look on Ororo's face decided to add something positive, "You know when I lived with Peter, Aunt May had us make our own breakfast. She would make dinner, but breakfast and lunch were all on us," Bobby said as he remembered when he stayed with Peter so many years ago. The thought of his late friend brought Bobby's mood down, "Those were some fun times that we had together. How me, he, and Johnny would hangout, play some games, pull pranks, I don't know how Aunt May dealt with us. But those were good times, really good times," Bobby said, he then sighed, "What I wouldn't do to go back in time and relive them. What I wouldn't do to go back in time and help more," Bobby said, depressed as he remembered the times that he spent with Peter and Johnny, and then the day where Peter someone who he considered his best friend, his brother, died. That day Peter showed everyone just what he could do when he stopped holding back, that day, he fought and defeated the Sinister Six all by himself, and he was wounded by a bullet wound and bleeding out. That day, Peter showed just why he was the best of them, that day though was also the day where Peter had his final showdown with the Green Goblin, and they killed each other, at least for a while any way. Bobby doesn't know how, but somehow the Green Goblin is back from the grave and ever since then he has gloated about him killing the original Spider-Man. Honestly, Bobby has had half a mind of doing what Kitty does and become a street hero all so he could take Osborn down himself and honor Peter's memory by avenging him. He swears one more taunt by the bastard and he'll do it, and he's sure he wouldn't be alone. Bobby is sure that Johnny and Kitty would love to join him, especially Kitty, he knows how she felt, how she feels about Peter, even after they broke up, even after he died Kitty still loves him, and would do anything to honor his memory, he has no doubt that if able, she'd kill Goblin herself.
Kitty saw the way how both Bobby and Ororo got depressed, and she couldn't help but get depressed to. She lost people during Magneto's attack, Kurt, Logan. Logan, she and he were close when she was part of the school, even when she left, they were still close. Logan was like a father to Kitty; she misses him every day. She also remembers hearing about Peter's death, and how that had shattered her in a million pieces. She loved him, she still loves him, and knowing the boy that she loved died truly was the worst day, and the worst pain that she had ever felt in her life. As time went on, everyone had moved on, and then Miles came in the picture. But Kitty she couldn't move on, she was unable to, sure she put on a brave face, and she tried everything she could to not think about it, about him. But in the end, he always came to her mind, and all she wanted to do then was cry at how she lost him. Sometimes she did give into her feelings and cried her eyes out for hours as she remembered the good times they had. As she remembered when she discovered that she had loved him.
Kitty remembered when she and Peter first started dating, she couldn't believe that she was dating Spider-Man, her hero, her idol. But as time went on, she saw more than Spider-Man, she saw Peter Parker, and soon she really didn't care that he wore the mask, that he could fight, that he was a hero, she didn't care that he was Spider-Man. All she cared about, all she loved was Peter Parker, that is who she wanted, who she needed. She wonders if she told him her feelings would they have stayed together? Would she have been the one living the quiet life with him? She could see them living a quiet life, just enjoying the time they have with one another. Although she knows that right now that Peter has no interest in living a quiet life, he wants to be Spider-Man again, and she wants to help him. Is she scared, sure she is, especially with Captain America, the Ultimates, and the Green Goblin out there. They are the reason why Peter died, but mostly Captain America. She knows the truth; she knows what Captain America and S.H.I.E.L.D. made Peter do. If they had left him alone, if Captain America had taken responsibility for his own screwups and not used Peter as a scapegoat, then none of this would have happened. Peter wouldn't have died, he would still be Spider-Man swinging around the city, beating up bad guys, all the while spitting out quips. And maybe, just maybe, she and he could have gotten back together, Kitty isn't sure how realistic that is, it may simply be a fantasy like the one she had at the one-year anniversary of Peter's "death". But still it is a nice fantasy, one that she certainly would love to come true. Could they happen again, with Mary Jane gone, could she and Peter get back together and live happily? That sounds nice, but maybe she should wait to do something, see if there are any remnant feelings for her, genuine feelings for her. She doesn't want to be some rebound girl, if she and Peter ever do get back together then she wants it all to be genuine. Kitty can't help but remember what happened five days ago, when she let Peter stay at her apartment, they almost kissed. But was that kiss genuine, or was Peter still so hurt that he needed some form of comfort, and she was just there? Bad thing is that she would have done it too, kiss him. Oh, how she has dreamt of kissing him again for years, to have him wrap his arms around her and for their lips to press together and the sparks between them, like fireworks, and something more to happen like in her naughtier dreams. But was that almost kiss just because he was vulnerable and he just needed someone, or was he gonna kiss her because he still had feelings for her? If they do get together then both their feelings must be genuine, if they're not, then there is no point in doing it.
When Kitty, Ororo, and Bobby got to the dining hall and served the food, Kitty couldn't help but look at them, soon. Soon they will know the truth, soon they will know that Peter is alive, within the next couple of days, she is sure of it, and she knows that they will all be hurt and angry, not just at Peter but at her as well. Because she let them all think that their friend was dead, and while they all thought that he was dead, she was spending time with him. She knows what will go through each of their minds, she just hopes that she is prepared for what they will say.
After they served the food, the three X-Men went and got their own food to eat. Once they got their food and sat at the dining table, they all started to eat, and were later joined by Jean and Piotr. After breakfast Storm went to drop off all the kids at school. Because they were so severely understaffed and they couldn't take in as many kids as they used to, Storm decided that it was best that the institute would just be used for mutant education, and they would leave the academics to Midtown High School. At least until the Institute is officially back on its feet which might not happen for months, maybe even years.
Once Storm left, the four other X-Men went to the training room to wait for their leader so they could begin training. They had to wait twenty minutes until Storm entered the Danger Room. "Bout time, what took you so long," Bobby asked
"It's called traffic Bobby. You'd know about it, if you learned to drive," Storm replied
"Why do I need to learn when I have the best transportation around," Iceman said
"Best transportation? I nearly fell off that slide so many times that I lost count," Kitty said
"You should have held onto me. Not my fault you were trying to be miss independent," Iceman replied
Kitty snorted, "You would have loved that, wouldn't you," Kitty said
"Considering we were dating at the time. Yeah, I would," Iceman said
"Alright you two, what do you say we start the training before this turns into Kitty sending Bobby to the infirmary," Ororo interrupted smiling.
"She wouldn't be able to…," Iceman said, he then looked at Kitty who gave him a predatory grin that she inherited from Logan, "You know what? I take that back; she would be able to. Shutting up now."
"Alright training will be level 3 like last time, hopefully we'll do better than last time," Storm said as she remembered their last session.
"We weren't that bad," Iceman said
Storm raised an eyebrow at him, "In the past the X-Men used to be able to do level 6-10 in the danger room. Two days ago, we barely made it through level three in one piece," she said
"The X-Men weren't the team they were when they first started you know. It took time for them to get to that level, we'll get there eventually," Kitty said
Ororo nodded, she knew that Kitty was right. All they had to do was train together and they would become a team again.
"We'll do our best Storm, I can promise you that," Jean said getting a nod from Colossus.
Storm nodded, "Ok, SIMULATION BEGIN," she said, with that traps were all activated, and the X-Men moved to start their training and hopefully become the team they once were.
Peter's Apartment
Peter was in the kitchenette looking at the coverts to see if there were any snacks for tonight, he went grocery shopping the day after he moved in because there wasn't much here. But he only really got food that he could make meals and such. He kind of skipped out on the snack department, it looks like he will have to go out grocery shopping today. Peter then decided to check the fridge, yep, no soda either, he should probably get some Coke and Spite, he knows how much Kitty loves Sprite. Really in another world she probably would have used that as her hero name. Peter couldn't help but chuckle at the thought of Kitty using a soda pop as her hero name. That really is funny.
With that in mind Peter went over to a notepad and wrote down what he needed, something that he got from Aunt May is that when you realize that you don't have something write it on the list so you can go and get it. Peter then looked up in thought, he should probably get some Cheese Puffs too, those are Kitty's favorite snack. Peter couldn't help but think back to when he first saw her eat Cheese Puffs, all the cheese dust on her fingers and mouth. She was so embarrassed, but he honestly thought that she was cute and simply kissed her. She definitely tasted like Cheese Puffs that day. Peter smiled softly at the memory, those were good days when he and Kitty dated, he really did enjoy himself, and to this day, he calls himself an idiot for screwing that up. Things between him and Kitty are good, great even, he can honestly say that she is his best friend. But the truth is MJ really wasn't that far off, and she really did have a right to worry when it came to Kitty, because the truth was that Peter preferred Kitty's company over Mary Jane's. He preferred it, because the truth was that Peter loved Kitty. Peter loved Kitty; he really hates what it took for him to realize his feelings for the brunette girl. It took them breaking up for him to realize that he loved her, and that he wanted to be with her. But by that time, he knew it was too late. Kitty had a lot more self-respect than to take Peter back once he discovered his mistake, and Peter wouldn't insult Kitty by asking for another chance and expecting it. She'd probably punch him if he did, and he has no doubt that he would deserve it. It really is true in what they say, you really don't know what you have until you lost it. He didn't know how much of a wonderful girl he had in Kitty until he lost her.
Peter sighed; he does wonder if it would be possible for something to happen again. Could they get back together? Peter then remembered the kiss he and Kitty almost had. He sighed, would that really be such a good idea, them getting back together? He isn't so sure, he likes to think that he would make her happy. Maybe, it wouldn't be, Kitty, she deserves better than him, him who hurt her. Kitty deserves someone who wouldn't be such an idiot. He will not insult her and ask for another chance. He'll just have to settle for being the best friend, he's ok with that though. As long as he can have Kitty in his life then he is ok with that. But if ever given the chance to be with her, then Peter would take it, and he swears that he would do everything in his power to make her happy. Peter looks at the clock and sees that it's 11:30, "Maybe I should head out and get those groceries," Peter said, with that Peter gathered up his wallet and stuffed it in his pocket. Peter then walked to his door and exited the apartment, heading to the grocery store.
Outside
Peter is walking on the sidewalk with people passing by him, none of them even realizing that someone who is supposedly dead is walking among them. Though he supposes that's fair, he was only sixteen and had shorter hair when he first died. He will never get used to saying that. When he first died, he's thankful for the second chance at life, but he is also thankful that he is no longer immortal, he can spend the rest of his days with his friends and family. Peter then grabs one of his bangs framing his face. He likes how his hair is now, how his bangs frame his face, his hair isn't overly long like when he first got his haircut. It's actually the same style that he had when he met Miles, he decided to maintain the style, thought it made him look more mature. He certainly thinks that he looks better than he did with that haircut that Kitty, Gwen, and MJ gave him. If there is one thing Peter knows, Kitty and Gwen are not touching his hair. MJ is gone so he doesn't have to worry about her. Peter walked for another ten minutes until he found the grocery store, Peter looked up at the sign and saw Manhattan Groceries. Turning forward, Peter entered the store.
Xavier Institute, Danger Room
Lasers are being fired at Kitty, but she rolls under them and runs to one of the laser guns. Kitty jumped towards the lasers and used her powers to make herself lighter than air so that she travels faster and farther. When she got close enough Kitty switched from being lighter than air to more durable and then used the superstrength she gains from her durability to punch and destroy the laser. Suddenly a wall rose from the floor and tried to crush her, but Kitty rolled out of the way just in time.
Manhattan Groceries
Peter is walking through the grocery store pushing a cart, he is looking at all the aisles trying to find the snacks section. Finally, Peter sees the above sign that says snacks, seeing that Peter turns to the aisle and walks down, looking for the snack food for his movie night with Kitty.
Xavier Institute
Iceman
Iceman in his ice form was sliding around the room dodging lasers as best as he could, just then, a wall opened and spinning saws came out trying to cut him in half, "WHOA," Iceman said, the only thing he could do is make a weak ice shield which stopped the saw temporarily. Using the time wisely, Iceman made a new ice slide to slide away, and just in time as the ice shield broke and the saw came through. "Ok, time for some payback," he said, Iceman then turned around and headed toward the saw, he then blasted the saw with his ice, freezing the saw to the point where it stopped spinning. Iceman then made an ice sword and used it to slice the saw off of the wall, dropping it to the ground. "Alright."
"Bobby look out," came the voice of Storm getting Iceman's attention only to see three lasers heading his way, but before they could hit, a small tornado was made blocking the lasers and protecting Iceman.
"Whew, thanks Storm," Iceman said as he looked up at their leader.
"It's what teammates are for Bobby," Storm said, she then summoned lightning and destroyed three lasers that came from the ground. "Go help Jean, I'll assist Kitty," Storm orders
"Yes ma'am," Iceman said as he slid away to his red-haired teammate.
Storm then flew away to assist Kitty.
Colossus
Piotr was running dodging lasers that were being fired, he jumped in the air and punched one wall laser destroying it. When he landed, Colossus was bathed in flames that came from a flamethrower that was behind him. His metal armor protecting him, Colossus ran to the flamethrower, and gave it a hard punch, breaking it. He then used his superhuman strength to pull the machine from the ground and throw it at an incoming saw, destroying both.
Manhattan Groceries
Peter was in the soda aisle of the store looking at all the soda. There were Pepsi products, Coke products, etcetera. The soda was in cans, bottles, and liters. Finally, Peter found a twelve pack of Sprite, he looked at the label and saw that there was a two for one deal. "Awesome," Peter said, he then picked up one twelve pack of Sprite, and one twelve pack of Coke. With that Peter continues with his shopping.
Xavier Institute
Jean-X
Jean-X is floating in the air dodging multiple lasers, after she dodged them, Jean-X crushed the two ground lasers that fired with her telekinesis, a spinning saw then came from the wall and headed towards the psychic, however she saw it just in time and sent a telekinetic blast breaking it off of the wall. Two flamethrowers then appeared from the ceiling and fired at Jean-X taking the mutant by surprise. However, before the fire could hit, a sheet of ice appeared above Jean-X, blocking the flames. Seeing the ice, Jean-X knew that it had to be one mutant that saved her. Turning her head, Jean-X saw Iceman sliding toward her, "Thanks," she said
"Anything for a pretty lady," Iceman said making Jean-X roll her eyes, the two then went back into the action together.
Kitty-X
The holder of the mantle Shroud was back-handspring away from multiple lasers that were fired at her. Finally, Kitty-X landed only for a laser to rise from the ground five feet behind her. Hearing a noise Kitty-X turns around just as the laser fired at her. On instinct Kitty-X phases through the laser beam, she then runs to the laser and runs straight threw it short circuiting it. Smirking Kitty-X hears a noise below her and sees the floor opening, acting quickly, she jumps away to keep herself from falling. The former Shadowcat then runs at two flamethrowers that appear from the ground and fire at her. Kitty-X dodges by jumping up in the air and using her powers to make herself lighter than air to make herself go higher. Once Kitty-X is high enough, she increases her density and falls straight down, right on top of one flamethrower, destroying it. The other flamethrower turned to Kitty-X but just as she was about to punch it into oblivion a lightning bolt, came from behind Kitty-X, and destroyed the machine. Sighing, Kitty-X turned to the direction to where the lightning bolt came from, to see Storm floating behind her, "I had that, but thanks," Kitty-X said
"You're welcome, we must remember that this is a team training exercise which means that we help each other," Storm explained getting a nod from Kitty-X, just then the two see three saws heading toward them, the two women look at each other and charge the saws.
The training lasted about two hours and was near its completion. From what Storm has seen, her team seems to be doing very well. Time was nearly up, and a laser rose from the ground just ten feet from Kitty-X, seeing it the young woman runs to it, "I got it," Kitty-X said
Not too far away Jean-X sees the same laser and ready's her powers, "No, I got it," Jean-X says as she sends a telekinetic blast at it.
Kitty-X, however, got to the laser first and destroyed it with one punch but before she could celebrate, she was hit with Jean-X's blast, "Ahhh," Kitty-X screamed as she was sent flying in the air and landing on her back hard.
"KITTY," Iceman said as he slid to where Kitty-X landed.
"END SIMULATION," Storm said, ending the simulation.
"You ok," Iceman asked as he helped Kitty-X up.
"I'm fine," Kitty-X said as she locked eyes with the person who sent the blast. Kitty-X got up and walked up to Jean-X, "What was that? I told you I had it."
"And I told you I got it," Jean-X replied
"I was closer, and I got there first," Kitty-X said
"And you should have listened to me," Jean-X said
"Like hell…," Kitty-X said as she glared at Jean-X, but she was interrupted.
"Enough," Storm intervened before a fight could break out, she then turned toward Kitty-X, "Are you ok Kitty?"
Kitty-X didn't respond at first, all she did was glare at Jean-X who returned it. Finally, Kitty-X spoke, "I'm fine," she said
"Good, we did pretty good today, but next time perhaps we can use a little more teamwork. Training is done for today, everyone hit the showers," Storm said
"I'll head to Cerebro after the shower and will spend an hour on it, see if I can detect any mutant," Jean-X said
"That's good, alright everyone is dismissed," Storm said, with that Kitty-X, Jean-X, Iceman, and Colossus all left the Danger Room, leaving Storm alone. When she was alone, Storm looked up and sighed. There was a lot of work to do, not just with the institute but with the X-Men. They're not used to working together, they've been separated for so long. All of them are used to working alone. Yeah, they really do have their work cut out for them. After taking another moment, Storm leaves the Danger Room to shower and do some work.
Peter's Apartment
Peter walked through the door, entering his apartment with a bunch of groceries in his arms. Once Peter closed the door, he walked up to the counter and dropped his groceries on it. Peter then proceeded to take out the food and drinks from the bags and put them into their proper locations in the kitchen.
Xavier Institute, Kitty's Room
Kitty who is wearing a white Nike t-shirt and blue jeans was in her room looking for something, "Come on, where is it," she said as she opened drawers from her desk, and then moved onto the shelves, "I know, you are here somewhere. You can't hide forever." Finally, Kitty was able to find what she was looking for on the top shelf, "There you are," she said as she grabbed the item and looked at it. In her hands is none other than the movie The Cinderella Story, "Thank god." Kitty then looked at the time, "Time to go," with a smile on her face Kitty grabbed a notebook, left her room and headed to the apartment.
Peter's Apartment
Hearing a knock from the door, Peter goes to it and opened it to show a smiling Kitty, "Get ready Mr. Parker because we are gonna be watching the greatest movie on the planet," Kitty said indicating toward the movie that she has in her left hand, "While eating the greatest food in the known universe," Kitty then indicated toward the large pizza in her right hand.
Peter smiled at Kitty, "Let me take that from you," he said taking the pizza from Kitty getting a thanks. "You got here quick," Peter said
"Being located in Central Park really helps with travel," Kitty quipped as she entered the apartment closing the door behind her.
"I keep forgetting that Xavier's is in Central Park now. I'm so used to you guys being in Winchester. Why did Storm relocate the institute," Peter asked
"She felt that it would make a bigger statement if we relocated to New York. Storm wanted to be closer to other superheroes, makes us seem less isolated. Storm hopes that by us showing more openness than perhaps the world will respond differently," Kitty said
"Hm," Peter said, he then looked at the pizza in his hands, "So, New York style?"
"Deep dish," Kitty said getting a face from Peter making her giggle.
"You're making me watch the Cinderella Story and eat a deep-dish pizza. You're an evil woman," Peter said
"Down to the core," Kitty responded giggling again, "Now come on let's get this movie night started."
"What, no hi honey how was your day," Peter joked
Kitty grinned, "Alright," she said as she walked up to Peter, "Hi honey how was your day," she said cutely.
"I know you're mocking me, but it was pretty boring, watched the news, went to see if I had any snacks for the movie," Peter said
"And," Kitty asked
"I didn't, so I went to the store and got some supplies, which reminds me," Peter said as he opened the cabinet and revealed Cheese Puffs, "Cheese Puffs for the lady."
Kitty immediately grabbed the cheese puffs, "I love you so much right now," she said
"Enough to feel bad for getting a deep dish behind my back and not New York style," Peter said
"I don't love you that much," Kitty quipped
"Well, that hurts, and to think, I bought you Sprite too," Peter said as he took out a cold Sprite from the fridge.
Kitty immediately took the Sprite, "Thank you, and here's your payment," she said as she then kissed Peter's cheek making him smile.
"That's some payment," Peter said as he got out some more snacks and Coke for him, he and Kitty then went over to the living area. Peter took the remote and changed the TV to the appropriate channel while Kitty took out the movie and inserted it in the player. Kitty then got up and sat on the couch next to Peter, both getting out a slice of deep-dish pizza to eat. After the movie ended, the pizza was gone, eaten by the two super powered teens. Kitty was now showing Peter some sketches that she has for his new spider-man suit.
"So, there is this one," Kitty said as she showed Peter a rough drawing of Spider-Man in an all blue suit, a big red spider on the chest, the eyes being formed by red spider legs.
"Didn't you say red, and blue is out," Peter asked
"But these are different shades of red and blue, and they're used differently," Kitty defended, she then turned the page, and it showed a rough sketch of the Spider-Man Unlimited costume, "How about this one?"
"Too futuristic for my taste," Peter said
"Well, what about this one," Kitty said as she turned the page again, "The color scheme for this one is white and black." A sketch of Spider-Man in a white suit with black octagon like webbing is shown on the page.
"That looks pretty cool, but white stains easily, it'd be putting that in the washer so many times. I'd still like to know how Moon Knight keeps stains off his outfit," Peter said
"Tide, I bet you he uses Tide," Kitty responded
"You think," Peter asked
"Sure, it's what I use, what detergent do you use," Kitty asked
"Arms and Hammer," Peter answered
"Arms and Hammer. Seriously," Kitty asked
Peter shrugged, "It gets the job done," he said
"You need to switch to Tide. This is a Tide building, all occupancies of this building must use Tide," Kitty said
"Is that some kind of policy," Peter joked
"You damn right it is, no other laundry detergent is allowed on the premises," Kitty said
"I've been using Arms and Hammer for years," Peter said
"Yeah, well I'm converting you, I mean seriously, who uses Arms and Hammer anymore," Kitty said
"Aunt May," Peter answered
"Well, I'm converting her too," Kitty said making Peter chuckle, seeing Peter chuckle made Kitty smile.
Peter smiled, so far, he has had a great time, whenever he spends time with Kitty is always a great and fun time, but now it was time to get to something a little more serious. "So, exactly how am I gonna reveal myself to everyone," he asked
"Good question," Kitty said as she closed the notebook, "I guess the best way to tell everyone would be to gather them all up in one place, preferably a durable place you know just in case," Kitty said getting a nod from Peter, he then rested his head on the backrest.
"They're all gonna be angry with me," Peter said
"Yes, they will be, but they'll be angry with me too," Kitty said
"Why would they be angry with you," Peter asked as he looked at Kitty
"For keeping this a secret for so long, I've known that you were alive for over a year Peter, and I haven't told anyone. Trust me, you aren't gonna be the only one getting yelled at," Kitty said
"You were only doing what I asked of you Kitty. Heck, you even tried to convince me to reveal myself a few times, almost succeeded too," Peter said
"Yeah, then Mary Jane would step in," Kitty said
"I think that Mary Jane enjoyed the quiet life that we had, and she was afraid that would all disappear if I revealed myself," Peter said
"I can see that, after all no one escapes this life for long," Kitty said
"Hey," Peter said getting Kitty's attention, "Don't worry, I'll take the blame for it all. I could tell them that if you wanted to continue seeing me then you had to keep this a secret."
Kitty shook her head, "No, don't do that Peter," she said
"Why not," Peter asked
"Well because, one, no one would believe it, that is completely unlike you to do something like that," Kitty said
"So is wanting to stay dead and not wanting to get involved with the good versus evil thing, and I've done both. The second one was when I was first resurrected and the first one I'm doing now," Peter said
"Yeah, but you were able to get your head on straight, and look at you now, wanting to get involved. No matter what Peter, whether you are Spider-Man or Peter Parker, you cannot betray who you are," Kitty said
"And what am I," Peter asked
"A hero," Kitty said smiling at Peter making him smile back, he really is glad to have Kitty with him. Kitty then sighed, "The second reason that everyone would be mad is that whether or not you asked for it, I still kept it a secret. They may have all moved on Peter but losing you, it still hurts them to this day," Kitty said as she remembered how Bobby acted when he remembered Peter today. "They have been hurting for so long, and I let that continue. I could have taken away that pain at any time by telling them, but I never did. I stayed quiet, I kept the secret, and I let them hurt. We both deserve their anger Peter, and I am not gonna let you face it alone. I'm gonna stick by you," Kitty said she then grabbed Peter's hand and squeezed it getting a squeeze back, "No matter what," she said smiling, gaining a smile in return. "But in the end, they will all be so happy that you are alive, and they'll forgive us eventually, and after that maybe we can work on making everything the way it was years ago."
"I'm not sure I'd want that," Peter said getting Kitty's attention, "Making everything that it once was years ago. Sure, that sounds nice, but honestly I'd like to make things better than they were back then."
"How so," Kitty asked
"I don't know, I guess I'll figure that out when the time comes. I just know that there are things that I want to do differently than I did the first time around. I guess one thing is to make myself more available and helpful," Peter said
"What do you mean," Kitty asked
"What I mean is that no matter what. No matter what I'm doing, no matter what I'm going through, if the X-Men needs me, if you need me, then I'm there. I'll be there. No matter what, I'll always be there," Peter said as he smiled at Kitty and squeezed her hand. Kitty couldn't help but smile in return and thanked Peter by giving him a kiss on the cheek.
End Chapter
Well chapter 3 is done, what does everyone think. I certainly like it, the next chapter will be the big reveal, Peter will finally reveal himself to all of those closest too him, and unknown to Peter but Kitty has a plan of her own. Be sure to review. Till then That's All True Believers!
