Intermission
Alistair Smythe, the former head scientist of Oscorp Industries is in prison due to the illegal human experiment and the illegal things that he has done under Norman Osborn's order. He is aware that he is guilty of playing a part in creating monsters but the result is a huge breakthrough for mankind in the military field.
Alistair is disappointed that the government or military didn't want to accept the deal he offered to remake the serum immediately. They wanted him to keep his head down first in prison and wait until the public sentiment was reduced before bringing him out.
During prison yard time a tall Russian man approached him.
"Are you Alistair Smythe?" the Russian growled as he stood in front of Alistair.
"Yes..." Alistair replied back stuttering.
"My name is Sergei Kravinoff (Kraven). Someone told me that you can create serum and equipment that can rival the vigilante ability" Sergei said feeling a bit interested.
"Yes, I can but I can't create it here" Alistair answered back feeling slightly confident.
Sergei stared at Alistair for a few moments before saying "If I say that I can fund your research and bring you out from prison. Will you follow me?".
"Follow? How?" Alistair asked with a confused expression.
"Don't worry about that! I only need to know whether you want to rot away in prison or be outside to improve your research" Sergei snapped.Alistair smiled back at Sergei replied "When do I start?".
"Soon" Sergei replied as he made the plan inside his head to contact his half brother Dmitri Smerdyakov aka Chameleon.
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Apartment somewhere in New York
Nick Fury stood in the dark room as a woman with red hair came into the room.
"Don't tell me you are here just to check on me Fury?" the woman said as she walked towards the kitchen.
"I was nearby so I decided to pay you a visit. So how is things progressing, Romanoff" Fury replied as he sat on the sofa.
"My cover as Natalie Rushman infiltration of Stark Industries is progressing well. I think I will be promoted soon as Pepper Potts's assistant" Natasha Romanoff replied.
"Good. Any obstacle?" Fury replied
"Nope. Just had to make a colleague sick for a few days" Romanoff replied smirking as she sat on the sofa opposite Fury.
Fury sighed to himself before saying "Keep a close eye on Stark, he is attracting a lot of unwanted attention" as he stood back up.
"So how is the pop sickle?" Romanoff asked curiously as she took out her smartphone.
"He is still adapting to the changes in the world, but I believe over time he will be fine" Fury replied confidently.
Romanoff smirks to herself saying "Has Coulson visited him yet? I know he has trouble controlling himself from finding his favorite hero"
"He tried to but Rogers is currently in SHIELD's training room doing some last minute training" Fury chuckled.
"Training? Is there a mission?" said Romanoff sitting up in attention.
"Not your problem. Just need him to help settle a bet" Fury said dismissively.
Romanoff pouted in annoyance before saying "Just make sure you record Coulson when he goes all fanboy over Captain America".
Fury ignored her statement before saying "So have you found out why Stark is trying to avoid us recently"
"No, I am still investigating but he seems more focused on his health recently and partying hard" Romanoff replied.
"Hmm... Keep an eye on Stark" Fury said walking away deep in thought.
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Dr Curt Connors' Apartment
Dr. Curt Connors is a lecturer at Empire State University and a leading genetic biologist in the world. He is currently researching the ability of certain reptiles to regrow missing limbs to help find a way to regenerate his right hand. The injuries Curt received in the Iraq War required his right hand to be amputated.
Walking into his family's apartment expecting to see his family member, Curt is surprised to find that the lights in his apartment were turned off.
"Martha! Will!" Curt called out the name of his wife and eight year old son.
Receiving no response Curt grows increasingly anxious since they are usually home before him.
Turning on the light in the living room, he saw a man who he didn't recognize sitting comfortably in the chair.
"Who are you? What are you doing in my house? Where is my wife and son? Get out of my house!" Curt glared at the man sitting in the chair in anger.
"Please Mr Conners, don't yell when I have your wife and children in my hand" the man said as he gestured towards the door on his right right. As the door opens it reveals two tall men with a gun in their hand dragging Martha and Willy who are gagged and tied up into the living room.
"No! Please don't hurt them!" Curt begged.
The man smirked at Curt reaction said "My name is Jonas Harrow and I am not some savage, Mr Conners. I simply need you to aid me and my employers from Roxxon Industries with a little experiment that will aid both of us".
"If you need my help you don't have to do this" Curt replied feeling worried for his family's safety.
"I need you to be motivated since our work is a bit unethical but it will help bring in new evolution to mankind" Jonas Harrow said convincingly.
"Why me?" Curt asked
"I have read your research thesis and we believe that you and a few scientists we brought in will help create something amazing. We will break several eggs but we will get there" Jonas Harrow said without a care in the world.
Curt looked horrified and replied "You mean human experimentation? You monster!"
."If you want your family to remain safe, I believe it will be wise for you to cooperate with us. At the same time, we might also help in regrowing your missing hand. So what do you say Mr Conners" Jonas Harrow replied as he pointed at Curt's hand.
Curt looked at his terrified wife and crying child before looking back at Jonas Harrow "I will do it! Just leave my family alone".
Jonas Harrow grin back evilly replied "A wise choice".
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Midtown High, Sunday
The Spiderman Musical ended without a hitch with the show's ticket being sold out. J. Jonah Jameson came with the Daily Bugle News Crew in an attempt to ruin the show by stating that the show is promoting vigilantism and that the show is corrupting the younger generation into believing violence is okay. That is when MJ started debating with Jameson live on television.
Jameson growled "This type of shows support vigilantism. Imagine how dangerous the world will become when everyday citizens start taking the law in their own hands. People need to trust the law enough to let the government and law enforcement punish those who are criminals".
MJ with conviction replied "Vigilantes are the kind of people who put their life on the line protecting the people they care about. Vigilantes only want to clean up their cities and protect their lives. Yes, many vigilantes have broken laws to serve and protect, but you need to ask yourself if you are willing to lose family and friends to criminals that could have been stopped by a person willing to help".
"Vigilantism happens when people don't trust in justice. Vigilantism works as a grand excuse for them to do their own brand of justice. People approved living under the law in order to prevent subjective justice disposed of by angry people" Jameson argued back.
"Since the Defenders are working with the law enforcement that means they trust the justice system and they are approved by the police department to assist in protecting and serving the people" MJ argued back.
"They can become police officers if they want to do that! Why hide behind a mask?" Jameson shouted back in irritation.
MJ argued "They hide behind a mask to protect their family and friends from their enemies. Their abilities will attract a lot of attention. If you put yourself in their shoes, can you ensure that you can protect your family?"
MJ and Jameson continued arguing about their own opinion regarding vigilantism and Spiderman as everyone listened to their debate in interest.
Peter stared in wonder at the whole situation, I approached him saying "MJ is amazing, she should become a politician or news reporter in the future".
Peter nodded his head in agreement.
"So how is things between you and MJ?" I whispered to him
"Whatt...? Nothing happen!" Peter replied feeling flustered.
"You should really should ask her out" I replied.
Peter quickly said "I will ask her out if you ask Felicia out!".
"Actually we went out yesterday" I answered.
"You did! So both of you are a couple now?" Peter replied surprised.
I said "We are still getting to know each other, but I believe we are getting there"
Smirking at him, I said "You turn, buddy! Trust me she really likes you".
Peter ,with his mouth agape, stared at MJ.
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