Central Park's Fight
Midtown High
Before the class started, Ned came running into the classroom excitedly with his smartphone in his hand as he quickly approached us.
"Guys, exciting news! Tony Stark will be bringing the Stark Expo event back and the opening ceremony will be held next week on Friday" Ned said excitedly as he ran towards us.
Peter replied in surprise and enthusiasm "What? That sounds great! It will be the first expo event since 1974".
Felicia huffed out "You guys are nerds"
"You complain about it but you still hang out with us" I replied chuckling.
"It is too late for me, you guys grew on me" Felicia answered with a smile.
Ned dreamily said "I hope that Tony Stark will show off his Iron Man armors at the expo, imagine if I can wear that armor too"
I playfully replied "You might need to slim down to fit into the armor buddy" causing Peter and Felicia to snort out laughing.
"Hey, that is rude!" Ned complained as I quickly apologized.
MJ out of nowhere looked at Peter and asked "I have always been wondering since everyone knows that Tony Stark is Iron Man, why superheroes like for example Spider-Man does not reveal their identity too"
Peter looked back at MJ nervously and replied stuttering "What...Er... I... think ..."
Ned quickly interrupted "Of course it is because they are worried about their families and friends' safety. Imagine what the criminal or villains will do once they know Spider-Man's identity".
"Ya, that is what I was planning to say" Peter nervously replied causing MJ to glare at Ned.
Ned ignored her, saying "We are off topic here guys! Once the Stark Expo is open, lets find a day so that we can all go together. What do you say guys?".
Felicia replied casually "Sure why not, but next time lets all go together to a beach or something" as MJ nodded her head in interest at Felicia's suggestion.
Peter asked Ned "Will it be difficult to get a ticket for the Stark Expo event?".
Getting everyone's attention, I said "Actually I got several VIP tickets for the event".
"That is not possible. The ticket is not even available yet" said Ned.
"I know someone that has connections with the people in Stark Industries, they send several tickets for free to attend the expo" I replied.
Peter looks at me in amazement "Who is it, Harry?".
"My butler" I replied truthfully.
Everyone looks at each other in disbelief as they all curse out "Bullshit".
Seeing that they don't believe me, I took out the tickets from my bag and showed them to them. Everyone stood in silence and shock when they saw the ticket.
Ned called out in glee "Hell yeah!" as MJ, Peter and Felicia stared at me in confusion and wondered whether I was lying or not.
...
Kraven was previously in Africa when he received a package from an anonymous sender from America who sent him photos of vigilantes in New York. In the package is also a letter that challenges him to capturing the vigilantes, so that he can prove that he is the best hunter in the world. Since capturing wild animals is too easy for Kraven, he was easily tempted by the new challenge and went to America.
Kraven contacted J. Jonah Jameson to record his battles with the vigilantes so that he could prove to himself and show the whole world that he is the best hunter. Jameson easily agrees to help and financially support Kraven's show due to his hate of vigilantes. After 2 weeks of tracking and studying his 'preys', Kraven is ready for his hunt.
Donning a lion-themed attire and equipped with a wide range of hunting weapons, traps and poisons as Kraven is currently on top of the rooftop, tracking his 'preys' Jewel and Powerman.
...
Somewhere on top of the buildings in New York around 10PM
Tonight it is my turn to train Black Cat, she is training her mobility and avoiding skills while running on top of the buildings with me. She uses her grappling hooks often in her movement since she claims that it is mentally and physically freeing to swing from buildings to buildings.
"Kitty, are you sure you don't want to use whips?" I asked as I avoided her attack.
"I think you have a hidden interest in SM play, Birdy" Black Cat quipped as she used her claws.
"Whoah! Nice attack, looks like your training sessions with Iron Fist are showing great results" I complimented as I blocked her attack and countered her attack with a punch (controlled my strength and speed).
Dodging my attacks, she replied "Ya, the mixture of Leopard and Tiger Kung Fu style suits me".
After a series of dodging, attacking and blocking , I jumped away from her saying "Good , that is enough!" stopping our training sessions.
As she tried to catch her breath, I said "Great training session, Kitty. By the way, I have great news for you"
Panting slightly, Black Cat asked "What is that?".
"The others have all agreed, you are ready to officially join the Defenders" I said smiling at her current condition.
"Really? Yes!!!!! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!" Black Cat squealed gleefully as she grabbed my hands thankfully.
"Yup! I will inform you of the location of our base before our next Defenders' meeting. But you will still have a few more training sessions with the others before you are allowed to go solo".
"Okay but I thought Spider-Man does not like me..." Black Cat asked but she was interrupted by the Wing Wave communicator.
"Hold on to that thought" I said to Black Cat before picking up the call.
"What is it, Oracle?" I asked.
"Kraven has taken down Jewel and Powerman, they barely even last a few seconds against him. I have warned them of Kraven stalking them but they didn't take it seriously. He is currently bringing them towards Central Park, Spider-Man is closest so he is on route" Oracle replied urgently.
"How?" I asked in surprise
"Kraven used some sort of tranquilizer darts on Jewel first and Powerman is knocked out by some sort of sleeping powder" Oracle replied as I was slightly speechless with how easy they got taken down. Looks like they got too confident.
Glancing at Black Cat, I said "Black Cat. I know it is your first day but today will be your first official mission as a Defender!"
Black Cat looked back at me in surprise.
"It is a rescue mission!" I replied.
...
Central Park, New York
In the middle of Central Park, tied to the lamp pole is Jewel and Powerman knocked out cold. J Jonah Jameson and his crew are in the Daily Bugle's news helicopter flying nearby out of sight ready to start filming while Kraven is out of sight hidden.
Reaching the middle of Central Park, Spiderman noticing Jewel and Powerman quickly ran towards them in concern.
Nearly reaching them, Spider-Man's spider sense started tingling, he said "What.." quickly jumping backward avoiding an arrow that was shot from the shadows with the arrow pinned to the ground where he once stood.
Spider-Man quickly dodge several more arrows fired at him and avoided a net trap that sprung out of the ground before finally catching an the arrow by its shaft. The arrow tip is just inches away from Spider-Man's face.Kraven slowly comes out from the shadow saying "At least one member of your pack should have the survival instinct".
Spiderman is surprised "Kraven?".
"You are so easily drawn out like a moth to the flame" Kraven said smugly.
Elsewhere J. Jonah Jameson started recording and the show is called 'Kraven Dangerous Prey'.
"What is the game here?" Spider-Man quickly asked confused.
"The game now is you! Give Kraven a true challenge and try not to disappoint Kraven like your friends" Kraven answered with a grin.
Kraven attacked with his spear as Spiderman avoided his attacks feeling more confused by the second. Noticing that his spear is not able to cut Spiderman's costume, Kraven kicked Spiderman backward.
"I think there is a huge confusion here,I am not a beast. I am Spider-Man. I don't want to hurt you" Spider-Man quickly explained but he accidentally stepped on a trap that released a huge amount of gas.
"Smoke screen, that can't stop..What..." Spider-Man said before finding himself paralyzed.
Kraven approached Spiderman saying "Kraven is disappointed, but you are a bit better compared to your friends. Don't bother trying to move, the gas is a paralyzing gas".
Jameson used his communicator shouting "Good move Kraven. Excellent. Now I quickly unmasked him".Kraven answered "Stop shouting into Kraven's ear".
Kraven stood in front of Spiderman ready to unmask him when a figure came leaping in and kicking him away.
"What? Who dared to interrupt Kraven" Kraven shouted in annoyance.
"Why are you calling yourself in third person?" the figure reveals herself as Black Cat.
"You!" Kraven shouted.
"Yes! Me! I am Bla..." Black Cat answered
Kraven quickly shouted in annoyance interrupting her "The sidekick!"
"Hey!!!!" Black Cat shouted back.
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