Ahhh...Zootopia. The city where sometimes your dreams can or cannot come true. Is that right? Or was it something like, anyone can be anything? Well. Whatever. Today was like any other day; mammals going from point A to point B, the ZPD doing their usual police work, and other normal or boring things within this city. As for me? Heh, I'm just passing through the neighborhood while chasing some maniacal feline with electric claws.
-Dispatch! This is Officers Mchorn and Grizzoli! We're in the pursuit of escaped convict, Amadeus Clawson! Calls himself, ShockClaw.-
-This is Chief Bogo! You and Grizzoli proceed with caution. Clawson isn't some ordinary criminal anymore. He's extremely dangerous and has already put a few of our officers and citizens in the hospital!-
-Roger that Chief! the big guy and I are on the case! This will be a piece of cake.-
-Shut your mouth Grizzoli! This is not the time for any cockiness! Anyways, be on the lookout for that hyena vigilante. I don't want him getting involved again.-
And right as Chief Bogo said that the said vigilante was swinging into action as he swiftly dodged the bolts of lighting that were aimed towards him from the electrified villain.
-Uh...copy that Chief. We'll keep you posted. Mchorn out!-
"Ugh, that's gonna be a lot of paperwork to fill out…" Grizzoli groaned.
"Don't even start…" Mchorn replied in a snippy tone as he continues to drive.
Amadeus Clawson, A.K.A. ShockClaw, was galloping through the streets of Downtown Zootopia as he continuously blasted bolts of electricity at Spider-Yena, who was dodging the attacks with ease. The white tiger was getting irritated as he couldn't shake off the hyena hero.
"Hold still so I can fry you bug!" ShockClaw exclaimed as he fired another bolt at the web-slinger.
"Woah there Shocky! If I didn't know any better, your crappie aim is starting to get better," Spider-Yena gibed as he pulled an air backflip to dodge the lightning bolt, and landed on a lamppost. "Or I'm just getting a good work out."
Oh, I forgot to mention something; I'm kind of a superhero. The amazing and sometimes spectacular Spider-Yena! I've been doing this hero thing for about five years now. However, my rise to heroism wasn't so easy...but we'll get to that later. For now, I need to put a grumpy kitty-cat in his place.
"My name is not Shocky… It. Is. SHOCKCLAW!" enraged from the web-slinger's witty insults, the electrified feline began to power up as all of the electricity begins to build up around him. "If I can't shake you or the cops...THEN I WILL TAKE THIS WHOLE DISTRICT WITH ME!"
"Shit! You need to think fast Spidey or else innocent mammals are gonna get killed," Spider-Yena thought to himself as he observed his surroundings for a solution. He soon notices a fire hydrant, then his web-shooters, and soon looks at ShockClaw. Thus, an idea was beginning to form inside the hero's mind. "It's risky and kinda crazy...but it just might work. Here goes nothing."
First, Spider-Yena fires two shots of webs towards a nearby sewer lid, then swings it around and around in a swift motion before launching it at the fire hydrant, and immediately knocking the cap off of it, causing water to flow out of it. Secondly, Spidey plants his foot on top of the spring fire hydrant, splashing the flowing water at ShockClaw, in which, temporarily prevented the electrified villain from charging up all of the electricity around him. The feline scoffed with disappointment as he flaps his wet arms. "Seriously bug?! Getting me soaking wet? What are you-a little pup?"
"Nope," Spider-Yena replied simply with a chuckle as he aimed his web-shooter at the villain. "Just a hyena with a crazy idea." And with that, he fired multiple web-shots at ShockClaw. Once the webs made contact, they start becoming solid like cement. Making the white tiger incapable of moving nor using his powers. "What the hell is this shit!?" he exclaimed. "Damnit! I can't move!"
"Well, of course not you silly kitty!" Spider-Yena gibed. "That's because of my new cement webs; a combination of my web fluid formula, some instant cement mix, and voila! That's how I was able to stop you from creating a deadly power surge. I'm honestly proud of myself." he says confidently as he pats himself on the shoulder.
"Yeah, Yeah, whatever smart guy," ShockClaw replied in a snarky tone. "I got nothing else to say to you...bug!"
"Well, I got two for you," Spider-Yena slowly walked over to the webbed-up villain. "One, spiders are not bugs! And two…" POW! He delivered a powerful punch towards ShockClaw, knocking the feline out cold. "Lights out Shocky."
Spider-Yena took a deep breath and a sigh relief as Zootopia was saved once again and another criminal was brought to justice. But before he could savor the moment once more, ZPD Officers would surround the costume-wearing vigilante and the unconscious criminal with their guns and tasers out. One thing for sure, this was not the welcoming committee that Spidey was hoping for.
"Don't move Vigilante! We got you and Clawson surrounded!" Mchorn exclaimed as he kept his gun pointed at Spider-Yena.
"Seriously!? This is starting to become a reoccurring routine with you guys," said Spider-Yena as he crossed his arms in annoyance. "I stop the bad guys, save the day, and make sure all of the citizens are safe. Do I get any praise for it? Nope, just being held at gunpoint and sometimes being accused of being a criminal...It's starting to get old."
"Says the punk hyena dressed in some Halloween costume!" Grizzoli retorted. "You've been a pain in our asses for the past few years now and this time, we're taking you in!"
"And like before, I make like a fly and buzz off! Seeya!" Spider-Yena shoots a web at a nearby building and zips away before any of the officers' could open fire on the orange-and-blue wearing hero.
"Hold your fire," Mchorn grumbled as he lowered his weapon and watch the web-slinger swing away from a distance. "Chief Bogo is gonna have me on desk work for weeks…"
Elsewhere…
After swinging for a good while and making some distance from the groups of ZPD Officers, Spider-Yena landed on top of a nearby building rooftop in Sahara Square. He takes off his mask to breath in some much-needed air, followed by rubbing his mane to straighten it out and check for any small debris that might've got in.
"Nice work out there kid," a male voice said as they approach the slightly taller mammal. "Not too much collateral damage this time...well...aside from the fire hydrant."
"FYI, It was the only idea I had at the time," a maskless Spider-Yena replied as he straightened himself up and got a better look at the mammal that he was talking to. "And knowing you or even the director, both of you would've done the same thing...Agent Savage."
The striped bunny grinned and adjusted his tie before saying, "I wouldn't underestimate me or Director Winter, kid. Trust me. She and I been through hell and back in the past."
"Yeah, you got me there." Spider-Yena chuckled as he rubbed the back of his head. "But I sometimes think about how I got this far. From being some juvenile teenager running around causing trouble to a young hero that keeps the citizens of this massive city safe," he says as he looked down at his mask. "What do you think Agent? Was I lucky? Or was it just plain ole faith?"
Agent Savage braced himself as he knew that this was kind of a serious topic. He may have been good at stopping terrorist and international criminals, but, giving life advice was not his forte. But he's gonna try for the young hyena's sake. "Listen, kid...I may not know the exact answers to your questions. But I do know this; whenever Zootopia is in trouble, or the ZPD and MCB are in need of a helping hand, like it or not, you are always there to give a helping hand and save the day. The City needs Spider-Yena. However, that's for you to figure out and confirm for yourself. Any of this making sense to you kid?"
The hyena smiled softly and gave the striped bunny, who was caught off guard, a warm hug. "Yeah, I think I understand it. Thanks, Agent Savage,"
Agent Savage awkwardly smiled and pat the hero on the back before saying "No problem ki-Taj."
"Wow! Either my spider-senses are on the fritz or you actually refer to me by my actual name instead of Kid" Taj smirked.
"Just this once." Agent Savaged cleared his throat as he looked away to hide his embarrassing blush.
"Awww! So you do care about me, Agent! How sweet of you!" Taj gibed as he laughed at the fidgeting bunny.
Agent Savage ignored Taj's comment as he cleared his throat once more and made his way towards the rooftop exit. But before he took off, he looked back at Taj and had this to say to him: "You did well today kid. Keep up the good work! Director Winter and I will be in touch!" And with that, Agent Savage has disappeared into the shadows. Leaving the maskless hero alone with his thoughts and on what to do next.
"Hmph! After all of these years, I think he's starting to soften up," Taj says to himself as he walks over to a webbed up backpack and takes it off the wall. He unzips it and takes out a spare change of clothes and his cell phone. After changing out of his costume and putting on his civilian clothes, Taj checked his phone for any missing calls, texts, or notifications. He missed a few texts from his friend, a call from his mom, and some recent news post about his heroics.
Text from Nathan (3):
-Dude! Some white tiger with crazy lightning powers is on a rampage!
-Yo, where are you!? Spider-Yena is swinging into action and he's about to kick this electric cat's ass! Hahaha! You're missing out bro.
-BROOOOOOOOOO! Spidey just wrecked this dude with one mighty punch. I wonder what his workout routine is like...hmm.
"If you only knew buddy...if you only knew." Taj laughs and shakes his head as he reads the texts from his friend. He texts his friend back saying: Sorry Nate! I got sidetracked with work and everything got crazy ; and wow! Spider-Yena showed up? I bet he showed that tiger who' s boss. Gtg for now! I'm late meeting up with my mom and grandma. TTYL bro!
Once he sent the text to his friend, he proceeded to call his mom. Fortunately, she picked up the phone immediately. Unfortunately, she wasn't too happy about her own son missing her call and being late for their meetup. Luckily, after some quick explaining and a combination of I love you's and you're the greatest mom ever, Taj was able to take some of the heat off of him and informed his mom that he was on his way. Once he hung up, the young hyena booked it down to the streets below and caught a taxi.
Yep…just another typical day in Zootopia. Minus the whole being-a-superhero-ordeal, I'm just trying to live my life to the best of my ability. Oh! And I almost forgot; my name is Taj Nyani and I'm the one and only, Spider-Yena. I'm 21 years old, I work for a news network and have a grumpy red panda for a boss, and I have a thing for guys and girls...mostly guys! Hehe. But anyway, I've been fighting crime for five years now and let's just say, my origin story is a bit on the sad and edgy side. So get comfortable! This is gonna be a long story...