ShadowSpider Evolution: Year 1 The Sinister Hydra

by ShadowSpider17

Peter and Kitty are finally together, they had their first date, now all they have to do is survive the rest of their crazy lives, but that could be hard with the likes of Magneto, Hydra, the rise of mutant hate groups, not to mention a villain working in the shadows. Will Peter and Kitty survive? Let's find out. Part 3 of my ShadowSpider Evolution series. Peter Parker/Kitty Pryde

7. This Is Halloween Part 2

Disclaimer: I don't own Marvel, if I did then Spider-Man would be less of a soap opera and more of a superhero story, Kitty Pryde would have a solo series (Could call it Kitty Pryde, Shadowcat, Shadowcat: The Girl who Walks Through Walls, or Kitty Pryde: The Girl Who Walks Through Walls), Peter Parker and Kitty Pryde would also get together in every universe. They would date, get engaged, get married, and have a family, whether they continue the hero life is up to them.

I have something to say to everyone who is reading this. Earlier in my ShadowSpider and The X-Men Earth's Mightiest Heroes Year 1 fanfiction, I was given a bad review. Now listen, I don't mind people giving me constructive criticism, because it helps me as a writer. But this person's review was not constructive criticism, the person's review was nothing but insultive and offensive. Now, I know that there may be some people out there who don't like my stories, we all have our own tastes. But just because you don't like my story, don't insult me. I don't know why this person was mean, maybe they were trying to make themselves feel good by making me feel bad, or maybe they are just plain mean. I don't know, all I know is that what they said was uncalled for. It's like the old saying goes, if you have nothing nice to say, then don't say anything at all.

Just some things to say. When I first started my ShadowSpider Evolution series, I was going completely by memory and wikis, I hadn't watched the show for some time. In the beginning I thought that Kitty wasn't a genius like her 616 counterpart, and that she wasn't good with computers. However, I have been watching X-Men Evolution and discovered that Kitty may be a genius. In the episode where she is introduced, Kitty was picked on by some girls because she aced all of her classes, and in the comic when Scott was talking to Xavier who the leader should be, he said Kitty was a potential candidate even called her brilliant. This makes me believe that Kitty is a genius. I also researched a bit and discovered that Kitty is good with computers. Because of this, I went back in my stories and changed some things. So, here's the thing, Kitty is good with computers and is confident in her skills, she just gets annoyed at times that no one tries to even learn to hack. She is a genius but is in denial of it. I also changed the dates, at first when I made the dates, I just threw together the day, month, and year. An example, I would have October 30 on a Wednesday, but I changed it to synch with the days of the real 2004 year. So now October 30 is on a Saturday.

Got a question for you guys, I realized that I haven't put down the year that it is based on. So, here's the thing, the Ultimate comics started in the year 2000 and Peter was 15, he was 16 when he first dies which meant that it was 2001, a year had gone by after his death and Kitty was 17 which made Peter 17 which means they would be in 2002. In the fanfiction they would be 19 which means they would be in 2004. But the Ultimate comics stopped in 2015. Does that mean that perhaps the years have changed which means Peter became Spider-Man in 2010. Should I synch the year with 616 and make it 2019 going 2020. I'd say Miles would disappear in 2018 and it's been about a year almost two since he disappeared. So, someone please give me a suggestion, make it 2004 going 2005, or 2019 going 2020?

Well, part 2 is done, hope you all enjoy it. be sure to leave a review, till then enjoy the chapter.

Chapter 7: This is Halloween Part 2

Peter, Kitty, and Doctor Strange all look to where the scream came from, only to see a horrific sight. A young redhaired woman about eighteen, dressed as (Carol Danvers) Ms. Marvel is standing there with a look of shock and pain while one of the cloaked figures has their fangs dug in their neck, blood leaking down the harder the creature bites. They could see the fear in the woman's eyes, they then saw as the life slowly faded until her eyes were lifeless. The creature then released the woman and she fell to the ground, blood leaking from her neck. Peter and Kitty had looked on in shocked horror at the horrific sight that they had just seen. Peter was shocked because vampires were crashing the party, while Kitty was shocked because the creature shared the same features as the one, she encountered at Telford's. Sharp fangs, claws, and red glowing eyes, all of these features the two shared.

'Could that mean…,' Kitty asked herself, but was interrupted by shocked screams and gasps coming from everyone in the room. Looking around Kitty saw that everyone was looking up, so she looked up too, and saw trails of smoke flying around the warehouse until they converged in one spot, and finally transformed back into Janus and his minions.

The hooded figures then took off their cloaks to reveal dark gray skin, red glowing eyes, sharp fangs, and claws. They came in different sizes, some were as short as Kitty, others had at max be seven feet, some were leaner while others had broader bodies. Janus who was in front of them gave the order, "TAKE THE ARTIFACT," Janus ordered, with that the vampires attacked. They targeted civilians while at the same time headed for their main objective.

"If they get their hands on that artifact, then they will just need two more pieces to complete the relic," Dr. Strange informed.

"So, keep them away from the tablet, got it," Peter said, he then lifted up his wrist and put it in front of his face, a communicator then appears on Peter's wrist, "Everyone who is at Harry's party sound off," he ordered

"Me, Sam, and Luke are here," Danny said

"So am I," MJ said

"Same," Harry said

"Alright everybody, here is the short version. The tablet that Harry has is one of six pieces of a relic. If all six pieces are put together then bad things will happen. Protect the tablet, got it," Peter said

"Got it," the heroes said

"I could really use a costume change right now," Peter said

"Allow me," Dr. Strange said, he then said a spell and suddenly all the teenagers were dressed in their hero gear. All except Sam and MJ who didn't need help with that. Sam took off his Ghostface mask, summoned his helmet, and put it on while MJ activated her symbiote, and it wrapped around her body.

Now at the party, newly formed couple Peter Panker and Kitty Pryde become The Ultimate Spider-Man and Shadowcat of the X-Men, three of Peter's Ultimates teammates Danny Rand, Luke Cage, and Sam Alexander, become The Immortal Iron Fist, Power Man, and Nova of the Nova Corp., and Peter and Kitty's two old friends Harry Osborn, and Mary Jane Watson become Patrioteer and The Ultimate Spider-Woman. The time for being teenagers was over for them, right now it was time to be heroes.

"Whoa," Kitty exclaimed in surprise as her costume just appeared on her.

"I know, cool right," Peter said making Kitty look at him to see him in his Spider-Man costume, "Spider-Woman, get Gwen out of here," Spider-Man said

Somewhere in the Warehouse

"Right," Spider-Woman said, she then turned to Gwen, "Come on Gwen."

"I'm not going anywhere," Gwen refused

"Sorry, but that wasn't a suggestion," Spider-Woman said, she then picked Gwen up bridal style and started running all the while Gwen struggled in her strong grip.

With Spider-Man, Shadowcat, and Dr. Strange

"As for the rest of you," Spider-Man said

As Kitty watched Peter finish giving orders, she knows that this is a very inappropriate time to notice this, but he is just so hot and sexy when he takes charge. Part of her wonders what it would be like if he took charge of her. Kitty quickly shook that thought away, this was a terrible time for those thoughts. She'll think about this later when she's alone in her room, preferably with people far enough away so they wouldn't hear the sounds that she'd make. Kitty immediately got her head back in the game.

"MOVE OUT," Spider-Man ordered

"Right," everyone said, with that they all moved out to face their enemies and save lives.

Spider-Man, Shadowcat, and Dr. Strange head toward the tablet however vampires get in their way. A vampire tries to tackle Spider-Man, but he dodges, he then shots his web at the creature and swings it away making it slam into one of the food tables. Spider-Man then turns to the nearest vampire and punches it in the face making it disappear in smoke, "One thing is for sure. This will be a Halloween to remember," Spider-Man said, he then charged another vampire.

Dr. Strange says a spell and he summons a whirlwind and aims it at the three vampires charging him. The three creatures are blown away somewhere in the warehouse.

Shadowcat charges a vampire and throws a punch in its face. The punch connects and the vampire stumbles, using this to her advantage Shadowcat round house kicked the vampire throwing it down on the ground. She watches as the creature disappears in black smoke much to her puzzlement, she then takes a glance at Spider-Man and Dr. Strange and sees that their opponents disappear in smoke as well, 'What are these things? They're not mutants. Right,' Shadowcat asked herself, she is broken from her thoughts by a vampire charging her, trying to impale her with his claws. However, Shadowcat was ready, at the last second, she moved to the side, grabbed the vampire by its wrist, lifted it up over her shoulder, and slammed it to the ground. The creature disappeared, two more vampires then charged Shadowcat, but she phased, making them go through her. Shadowcat then swept kicked the vampires to the ground. "I'm going for the tablet," Shadowcat informed her boyfriend and the Sorcerer Supreme, she then took off running.

"KITTY, DON'T," Peter said but it was too late, Kitty was already running. Too busy being worried for his girlfriend, Spider-Man didn't see a vampire sneaking up on him and pouncing. Dr. Strange, however, did see this.

"Spider-Man look out," Dr. Strange warned, hearing the mystic hero's voice, Spider-Man turned and saw a vampire pouncing at him, it is too late for him to do anything, but it wasn't too late for Dr. Strange who blasted the vampire away. The sorcerer then landed next to Spider-Man.

"Pay attention, these are not the type of creatures that you want to let your guard down with," Dr. Strange said as he blasted another vampire making it disappear. "If what Charles told me is true, then Shadowcat will be fine," Dr. Strange reassured, "Nether the less we do need to take these creatures out and help her protect the artifact."

Spider-Man was silent as he listened to Dr. Strange, he knew that he was right. Kitty can take care of herself, she's been in countless battles, and has survived each of them. He just has to believe that she will be ok. Just then a vampire tries to punch Spider-Man, but the hero catches the wrist and throws a hard punch at the vampire making it disappear. But if they hurt his girlfriend, he will make them pay.

In another part of the party, Nova was flying around in the air, blasting three vampires making them disappear, "Man, and I was looking forward to this party too," Nova said as he blasted two more vampires.

Meanwhile outside the warehouse

Spider-Woman was carrying Gwen to the parking lot and headed toward a white SUV. Readjusting Gwen a bit, Spider-Woman took out a pair of keys and unlocked the front door. Once that was done, the heroine opened the door, sat Gwen on the seat, and buckled her in, "Stay here," Spider-Woman said

"You're kidding, there is no way I'm just gonna sit here," Gwen refused

"It's too dangerous for you," Spider-Woman said

"I can't just do nothing, not while you are all fighting for your lives. You, Harry, Peter, and Kitty, I can't just leave you," Gwen said

"Me, Harry, Peter, and Kitty will be fine. We can handle ourselves. Now I want you to stay here, lock the door, and don't let anyone who isn't human in," Spider-Woman said

"But…," Gwen said but was interrupted.

"Do not make me web you," Spider-Woman threatened, she then closed the door, "Stay here," Spider-Woman said for the last time, she then ran back in the warehouse to help her fellow heroes.

Meanwhile, inside the warehouse

A group of people were running away, trying to get out of the warehouse and to safety when they were intercepted by five vampires who appeared in front of them. The creatures of the night looked at the humans with a hungry look while the group of people looked on in fear. Just as the vampires were gonna attack, Iron Fist comes running in, empowering his fist with his aura. Once close enough the hero punched a vampire in the chest making it disappear in smoke. Iron Fist then turned around and round house kicked a vampire across the cheek sending it to the ground. Another vampire tries to jab its claws in Iron Fist's neck, but the hero moves to the side letting the claw pass him, it only inches away from touching him. Iron Fist then thrust his elbow in the vampire's face, making it stumble back, Iron Fist then ignited his fist and punched the vampire across the cheek making it disappear. Once that was done, Iron Fist slid to where he was in front of the group of people. The hero sent a quick glance at the group, "Go, get out of here," he said, the people doing exactly as they are told. Iron Fist then faced his two adversaries, ready for a fight.

A vampire tries to punch Power Man, but the hero dodges the punch and sends one of his own at the blood sucker, sending it flying and slamming it against the wall, making it disappear in smoke. Another vampire charges the hero, but Power Man ducks, he then picked up the vampire, "Nice try," he said, Power Man then slammed the vampire on his knee making it disappear. What Power Man didn't see was a vampire sneaking up on him, hoping to get its fangs in the young hero. Once close enough the vampire charged, by the time Power Man saw him, it was too late, the vampire bit down on Power Man's arm. Now normally when a vampire bites their victims, they have three choices to make. They can either make the person their slave, they can turn that person into a vampire, or they can drink the person's blood. This vampire won't have any of those choices once it bit Power Man, much to its surprise, it's fangs didn't sink in the skin like they usually would, "Surprised," Power Man said, he then grabbed the vampire, ripped it away from his arm, and held it in front of him, "Unbreakable skin fool, your fangs won't be digging in me today, in fact they won't be digging into anybody." With that Power Man slammed the vampire on the ground making it disappear.

Nova who wasn't too far away, noticed more trails of smoke approaching, "MORE INCOMING," Nova warned as the smoke trails turned into vampires.

"We see them," Iron Fist said as he Nova and Power Man grouped together and got ready for the fight.

Just as both sides were about to charge each other, they are surprised when they hear shotguns going off, and then two vampires are shot and turned to dust. Three more shots are then heard, and three more vampires are hit turning them to dust as well. Turning their heads, Iron Fist, Nova, and Power Man watch as the red headed woman is running up to them while shooting at the vampires with her shotguns. The vampires spread out to keep themselves from being shot. One vampire charges the woman and tries to impale her with its claws, but the woman moves to the side, dodging the claw, she then points her shotgun to its chest and fires turning the creature to dust. Another vampire charges her and takes a swing but she ducked under it, then in one swift move, she put one gun away, took out a silver dagger and jabbed it in the vampire's heart turning the creature to dust. The woman then turned to two other vampires charging her, sheathing her dagger, she takes out her second shotgun, points her shotguns at the vampires and took one shot each, hitting their mark and turning the vampires to dust.

Iron Fist, Nova, and Power Man watch as the red headed woman easily dispatches the vampires on her own. "Who is that," Nova asked

"I don't know, but I'm glad she's on our side," Iron Fist said, with that said the three heroes went back in the fight.

With Patrioteer, the hero himself was with the Tablet of Azarath, defending it from his vampiric enemies. Three vampires charge the hero, but Patrioteer shoots them with his repulsor blasts making them disappear. Another vampire tackles Patrioteer to the ground and tries to dig its fangs in his neck. There is a struggle between the two until Patrioteer gets his feet under the vampire and activates his jets making the vampire disappear. He then blasts another vampire that was near the tablet, making it disappear as well. The hero then gets up and sees a vampire pouncing at the tablet, Patrioteer won't have that though. The hero takes off into the air and punches the vampire sending it away. "Does anyone know what these things are," Patrioteer asked as he shoots two other vampires.

In another part of the warehouse, Spider-Woman charges one of the larger vampires. She jumps in the air, turns her hand into a sword and cuts it in half making it disappear. "You got me," Spider-Woman said as she blocked a strike from one of the smaller vampires and punched it sending it away. Another vampire charges Spider-Woman, the heroine, however, is ready. But before the vampire was even close, it was attacked by Warwolf, who grabbed the vampire and slammed it to the ground making it disappear.

Warwolf then looked at Spider-Woman, "Hey, good fighting. Keep up the good work," he said, he then charged back to the vampires.

Spider-Woman just stared at Warwolf in shock. Did she just see a werewolf? A talking werewolf. She was soon broken from her thoughts by Iron Fist.

Iron Fist who round-house kicked a vampire away answered the question, "It would seem that the creatures of the night decided to join us in our celebration of All Hallows Eve."

"What," Patrioteer and Spider-Woman asked

Nova blasted two vampires making them disappear, "He means that vampires are crashing the party," Nova clarified

"WHAT," Patrioteer and Spider-Woman said

"Vampires are real! Since when," Patrioteer asked

"Since before man could remember," Iron Fist answered

"And when were we gonna be aware of this," Spider-Woman asked

"It was gonna covered next month," Spider-Man answered

As Patrioteer blasted two vampires away, what he didn't see was Janus walking toward him and the artifact. It was only after punching another vampire away did the hero notice the vampire prince. "Impressive, taking down my minions," Janus said

"Well, we live to impress," Patrioteer said

"Hm, I will give you one warning, move aside and let me take the artifact. Or get in my way and die," Janus said in a menacing tone that makes Patrioteer's spine shiver. The hero, however, stands tall against the vampire.

"How about option three, none of the above," Patrioteer said as he shoots two repulsor blasts at Janus who dodges the blasts, he then turned to mist, and charges the hero, slamming into him, sending Patrioteer away. The hero, however, was able to catch himself with his repulsors. He then charged the vampire and tackled him sending them both in the air. Janus transformed into mist and escaped Patrioteer's grasp, he the transformed back into himself except now he has bat wings, he then charged Patrioteer who was just able to dodge the charge. The hero, however, wasn't prepared for Janus to quickly turn around and give him a hard punch sending the armored hero away. Patrioteer was able to catch himself in the air though and looked to where his opponent was only to see him gone. "What? Where'd he go," Patrioteer asked as he looked around. Behind the hero a blur moves past him, making the hero turn around to see nothing, the blur then moves to his right. Patrioteer looked again only to see that the blur was gone. Just then Janus comes from above with his hands together and slams down on Patrioteer making the hero slam to the ground. The hero groaned in pain of the fall; he is feeling really grateful to have this armor.

Having learned a long time ago when to press his advantage, Janus charges from above and punches Patrioteer in the chest making the hero gasp in pain. He felt that the fact that he was able to feel that much pain proves just how strong Janus is. Janus then picked up the downed hero by the neck and then threw him away making him crash against the wall, with debris falling on him. Seeing that Patrioteer isn't getting up anytime soon, Janus begins his trek to the artifact.

Unknown to Janus, Kitty Pryde was running behind him, and she wasn't about to let him get his hands on that artifact. She saw what Janus did to Harry, and even though she wanted to run up and check on him, she knew she couldn't. Her years as part of the X-Men have taught her when she needs to stay on the mission, and this is one of those times. With that, Shadowcat jumped up in the air, she then kicked Janus on the top of his head, used it at a springboard to jump and then land in front of him, "You are not getting this tablet," Shadowcat declared

Janus looked at Shadowcat in shock, not at all expecting what she had just done. His shock, however, disappeared, and he smirked, "It is good to see you again Katerina," Janus said surprising Shadowcat with the name.

"Katerina," Shadowcat repeated

"You look as beautiful as the day we first met," Janus said

"Who are you," Shadowcat demanded

"You don't remember me," Janus stated, not at all surprised. "I should expect as much, it has been centuries since we've last seen each other."

'Centuries,' Shadowcat thought

"The last time you first saw me in this life, I was in this form," Janus said, he then transformed into his beast form much to Shadowcat's shock, Janus then transformed back into his normal form, "Recognize me now?"

Shadowcat's shock then turned to anger, "MONSTER," Shadowcat yelled as she charged Janus and sent a flying kick at him, however he dodged it. Shadowcat, however, turned around and punched the vampire but he blocked. The heroine then tried to round house kick him, but he caught it, he however was caught off guard when Shadowcat kicked her other foot off the ground and kicked him across the face making him stumble, "MURDERER," Shadowcat then sends another kick, but Janus caught it.

"Now, now, Katerina, let's not do anything that you will regret later," Janus said menacingly as he then pushed Shadowcat's foot away making her stumble a bit until she gained her footing.

Shadowcat glared at Janus, "My name is not Katerina," she said

"Perhaps, but once you were her. You have her soul inside you, and that makes you mine," Janus said

"Like hell it does," Shadowcat said, she then charged Janus once again.

With Spider-Man and Dr. Strange the two were able to get closer to the artifact which means to Peter closer to Kitty. However, they were still being attacked by vampires, left and right. Spider-Man uppercut a vampire making it disappear. The hero then shot a web at a charging vampire and pulled it to him. When it was close enough, Spider-Man punched it in the cheek, sending it away and making it disappear. Another vampire comes in and tries to impale Spider-Man, but the arachnid hero dodges it, his suit however was nicked. Spider-Man grabbed the vampire's head, slammed it down on his knee and then punched the vampire away. "There's no end to them. They just keep on coming," Spider-Man said as he punched another vampire.

"I agree," Dr. Strange said as he summoned a whirlwind and blew some vampires away. Dr. Strange then decided to chance a look to check on the tablet only to see much to his horror, Shadowcat fighting Janus. "NO!"

"No, no what," Spider-Man asked

"We must get to the tablet immediately, Ms. Pryde is in in grave danger," Dr. Strange said

"Danger from what," Spider-Man asked alarmed

"The one who she is fighting is no ordinary vampire. We must get to her, go I will cover you," Dr. Strange said, he then said a spell that cleared a path for Spider-Man, the web-head, not even thinking about it, ran to go help his girlfriend.

With Shadowcat, she and Janus were locked in hand-to-hand combat. Shadowcat threw a punch at Janus, but he dodged and tried to kick her in the face, but she ducked and then tried to sweep kick him, but Janus jumped away from her. The vampire then smirked at Shadowcat, and then moved in for an attack. Once he was close enough, Janus threw a punch, Shadowcat quickly crossed her arms in an X in front of her and blocked the punch. However, she was unprepared for the force behind the punch which succeeded in sliding her back five feet.

Shadowcat was surprised by the strength that Janus held, she knew that he was strong, she experienced his strength in Boston, but it certainly didn't occur that he may have had superstrength, she can feel a bruise forming on her arm. That will be there awhile. Shadowcat didn't have much time to dwell because Janus was on her in an instant. He threw another punch which she was able to dodge, Shadowcat then kicked but Janus stepped away. Shadowcat then slid her feet and was able to send another kick, and Janus went to catch it like last time. However, when his hand was about to grab Shadowcat's foot, he was surprised when it phased through him. Taking advantage of his surprise, Shadowcat jumped up and kicked Janus in the face, making him stagger back a bit. Janus was able to regain his footing though, and once he did, he looked at Shadowcat and smirked.

"Impressive," Janus said

Shadowcat growled, he was toying with her, she hates to admit it, but he is. He has yet to use any of his powers against her. What was his game? Why doesn't he fight her for real? Does he just want to humiliate her, and that look he has. Is that satisfaction? What is he satisfied with?

"What do you say we end this fight and you just come with me," Janus said

"Come with you? Why the hell would I come with you," Shadowcat asked him incredulously.

"Because we belong together Katerina," Janus said as he and Shadowcat locked eyes.

"NO KITTY, DON'T LOOK IN HIS EYES," Shadowcat heard Peter yell.

But it was too late because just then Janus had used his hypnotic powers on Shadowcat and she was mesmerized by his stare, "Why don't you come here my love," Janus suggested

"Yes…my love," Shadowcat said, she voice becoming distant, she then started to walk closer to an awaiting Janus, not paying attention to anything else. The only thing she can see is Janus, the only place she wants to be is near him.

"Yes, come here Katerina, so we can be together," Janus said as he held out his hand.

"Together," Shadowcat said as she took Janus's hand allowing him to pull her close. Unconsciously Shadowcat tilts her neck to the side.

Janus seeing this smirked, he then bent down ready to bite Shadowcat. Just as he was inches from her neck, he whispered, "Forever."

"Forever," Shadowcat repeated

With that Janus opened his mouth to reveal his sharp fangs, he then went to bite Shadowcat's neck. But just as his fangs were gonna hit Shadowcat's skin, Janus is kicked away from Shadowcat and falls to the ground.

The person who kicked Janus was none other than Spider-Man himself, also known as Peter Parker, also known as Kitty's boyfriend. Seeing Janus down and stunned for now, Peter turned to Kitty, "Kitty are you there," Peter said trying to snap Kitty out of her hypnotic state.

"P…Peter," Kitty said with some distance in her voice.

"Yes Kitty, it's me, Peter. Remember, your boyfriend," Peter said

Now normally it is hard to break a person out of their hypnotic state, especially when it is a vampire doing the hypnotizing. But that is only when the vampire is concentrating enough to keep the person hypnotized. It is not like when a vampire bites their victims. When that happens, the victim becomes the vampire's slave, only the truly strong willed could resist such a thing. But with hypnotizing it is different because once the vampire loses concentration then the hold weakens and can even slip to a point where the victim can break from the hypnosis which is exactly what happened to Kitty.

Kitty snapped out of the trance and looked at Peter, "Peter, what happened," Kitty asked confused about what happened.

"You got hypnotized," Peter answered

"AGAIN?! Man, I hate it when that happens, first Mesmero, and now this guy. Seriously," Kitty complained

"That's not the worst of it. You almost let him bite you," Peter said

"BITE ME. What does this guy think he is a vampire," Kitty exclaimed

"About that…," Peter said but was interrupted by Janus growling, forcing the two to look toward the vampire.

Janus got up from the ground and looked at Spider-Man and Shadowcat, he then sent a hateful glare at Spider-Man. He smells his blood, it is the same smell as before, he knows who's behind the mask, "Petrus," Janus growled hatefully

"Petrus," Spider-Man repeated in question.

"Even now, after all these years, you get in my way," Janus said

"I don't know who Petrus is, but as long as you threaten Kitty. I will always get in the way," Spider-Man declared

Janus just looked at them, his anger building, right now he isn't even seeing Spider-Man and Shadowcat standing beside each other. No, right now he is seeing his Katerina standing beside that damn bastard Petrus. Both of them staring at Janus, ready to face him together.

Flashback – in the 1600s

Janus is standing in front of an older Katerina and Petrus both seeming to be in their late teens, early twenties. He is glaring at the couple, it has taken him years, but he was finally able to track down his beloved., "Janus, please leave," Katerina begged

Petrus stepped in front of Katerina protectively, looking Janus straight in the eyes. He is scared, both he and Janus knew it, but he will protect Katerina with his life. He will not let fear stop him from protecting the woman he loves. That fact alone makes Janus hate Petrus even more. He, a mortal, still dares to face him, it is an insult. "Let us live in peace," Petrus said

"Please Janus," Katerina begged

Present day

"NO! YOU WILL NOT GET IN THE WAY, I WILL HAVE HER BACK," Janus said

Spider-Man's eyes narrow in slits, "Over my dead body," he said

"That can easily be arranged," Janus said, he then charged the couple who got ready to fight. Just then as Janus approached, the black man comes jumping in and kicked him away.

"Hope you all, don't mind if I crash this shindig," the black man said

"Daywalker," Janus growled, recognizing the man.

Daywalker smirked at Janus, he then looked back at Spider-Man and Shadowcat, "Spider-Man, Shadowcat, big fan," he said, he then turned back to Janus.

"Daywalker," Janus exclaimed

"My prince," Daywalker said, mockingly bowing.

"This does not concern you," Janus said

"If it concerns the artifact then it does," Daywalker said

"Daywalker," Spider-Man repeated, that name sounded familiar to him. He knows that he has heard it somewhere before.

"You will not get in my way," Janus said, then much to Spider-Man and Shadowcat's surprise, Janus transforms into a giant bat.

"He's a shapeshifter," Shadowcat exclaimed

"All of his kind are," Daywalker answered

"What does that mean," Shadowcat asked

Daywalker is unable to answer, because Janus charges all three of them, "Later, I hope you two are ready for a fight," Daywalker said, Spider-Man and Shadowcat look at each other and nod. They are ready, this guy will not win. Just when Janus was close enough, Daywalker was ready to dodge but then he felt a hand on his arm.

"Don't move," Shadowcat said, then much to Daywalker's surprise Janus flew through them. Shadowcat then let both Daywalker and Spider-Man go as they turned around to face the giant bat.

Daywalker looked at Shadowcat, "Well that…was weird," Daywalker said

"Intangibility is my specialty," Shadowcat answered getting a nod from Daywalker.

"Sounds useful," Daywalker said, just then the three see Janus turn around and head toward them but the timely intervention of Dr. Strange saves them the trouble of dodging. The Sorcerer Supreme said a spell and an energy whip came from his hands. He then whipped it at Janus, and once the whip made contact it shocked Janus, the three down below could actually see the electricity. It took a minute until Janus was able to break free of the whip. The vampire then charged down at the three who jumped out of the way. Janus then veered up to dodge another whip of energy from Dr. Strange and then headed to him. The sorcerer tried to get out of the way, but Janus was too fast and slammed into him sending him flying to a wall.

"I got ya doc," Spider-Man said as he, Shadowcat, and Daywalker were running toward Dr. Strange, he then shot a web, the web expanded and was able to cushion Dr. Strange's fall. Spider-Man then noticed that Janus was headed toward Dr. Strange at a fast speed. There was only one thing that he could think of that would save the man. With that he turned toward Shadowcat, "Kitty give me your hand," Spider-Man said as he reached for his girlfriend.

"Kind of an inappropriate time for hand holding don't you think," Shadowcat quipped as she grasped Spider-Man's hand.

"I'm gonna throw you," Spider-Man said

The was a pause from Shadowcat until, "It was a joke," she said

With Dr. Strange, he was just getting his bearings, thankfully he was uninjured thanks to Parker and his webbing, he'll have to remember to thank him for that later even though he now has some web on his cloak, and it is none too happy either, "I know, but he saved us," Dr. Strange said to his cloak. The cloak then said something that only Dr. Strange understood, "Look out? For what?" The cloak then said something else, listening to his cloak Dr. Strange looked up to see Janus charging, "Oh…that." Dr. Strange noticed that Janus was coming in too fast, he was gonna hit him in seconds. He was gonna die, but Dr. Strange will not show any fear, he knew that one day he may be killed in battle. It won't matter though, he was not afraid of death, death is just the beginning. With his death, a new Sorcerer Supreme will take his place. With his resolve solidified, Dr. Strange looked at the approaching Janus with fearless eyes. But just as Janus hit him, he didn't feel a single thing, the vampire just flew through him. Feeling surprised, Dr. Strange looked to see what happened, he suddenly felt a pressure on his shoulder, he looked and saw a blue gloved hand on his shoulder, he then looked to see the owner was none other than Shadowcat who smiled at him.

"Hey doc, that was a close one wasn't it," Shadowcat said

"Shadowcat, but how," Dr. Strange asked

"Peter threw me, I then made myself lighter than air to up my speed, once I got here, I laid my hand on your shoulder and made us both intangible, thereby saving your life. You're welcome by the way," Shadowcat said

"Yes, thank you," Dr. Strange said getting a shrug from Shadowcat, she already said you're welcome to him.

"I'm calling that the fastball special, and when I get back to the institute, I am so patenting that," Shadowcat said as they stood up. Dr. Strange smirked at that, somehow, he felt that the move will become legendary. Just then Spider-Man and Daywalker approached the two.

"Is everyone ok," Spider-Man asked

"We're good baby," Shadowcat said, not even realizing that she called Peter by his pet name. The group then watch as Janus lands on the ground, growling at them.

Janus looked at the group, specifically, his Katerina. She is right there. In front of him, he could have her if it weren't for him. Janus then looked at Spider-Man, Petrus, he's changed, both have changed. Once they were just mortals, but now they can better fight him. It won't be easy claiming what is his, but he will not be denied. Just as Janus was about to attack again, he is interrupted by Dracula's voice, "Janus, what is taking so long," Dracula's said, the astral projection of Dracula then appeared next to his son much to Spider-Man and Shadowcat's surprise.

"Who is that," Shadowcat asked

"Trouble," Dr. Strange said

"Father," Janus growled out

"What is taking so long," Dracula demanded, he then looked, only to see Dr. Stange, Daywalker, Spider-Man, and to his greatest surprise Shadowcat. Dracula scowled as he looked at Shadowcat, "Of course, you would have found her."

"I told you I would find her, now I will take her," Janus said

"Not yet you will, get the artifact. We are on a time limit," Dracula said

"But Katerina," Janus said

"Do as I say boy," Dracula interrupted his son, "You have wasted enough time here. Get the artifact," Dracula commanded

Janus growled, "As you command father," Janus said, Dracula then disappeared from view, "For now," Janus finished, he then transformed back into his regular form and summoned his vampires much to the group's shock. "Keep them away from the artifact, attack anyone that gets in the way," Janus said, with the Janus grew wings and flew away headed to the artifact. Before the four heroes can intercept, they are attacked by the vampires.

A vampire tries to tackle Spider-Man, but he dodges and punches it away. Another vampire thrusts its claw at Shadowcat, but she phases through the claw, she then used the surprise to phase the vampire through a wall trapping it. Dr. Strange blasts two vampires while Daywalker takes out his swords and cuts three down.

As the group fought the vampires, Janus made his way to the tablet, he smashed the glass case that it was in, and then picked it up. Smiling evilly, Janus looked at his soldiers, "We've got the tablet," Janus said

"No, we must prevent him from leaving with that," Dr. Strange said, but despite the words neither he nor anyone in the group were able to get through the horde of vampires.

"Kill them all," Janus ordered, with that Janus turned into a trail of smoke and left the warehouse.

"NO," Spider-Man, Shadowcat, Dr. Strange, and Daywalker exclaimed as they watched Janus leave.

"He has the tablet," Spider-Man said

"We must go, we have to make sure the other two artifacts do not get in his hands," Dr. Strange said getting a nod from Daywalker who looked at both Spider-Man and Shadowcat.

"You two coming," Daywalker asked much to their surprise.

"You serious," Spider-Man asked

"You want us to come," Shadowcat asked getting a nod from Daywalker.

"You two have abilities that could come in handy on this mission, spider-sense, the ability to predict danger, and intangibility, an excellent power to get through the danger without a scratch. A good combo if you asked me, what do you say," Daywalker said

"I'm in, but Kitty," Peter said glancing at Kitty.

"Don't even think that you are doing this without me," Kitty said, she then smirked, "We're in this together."

Peter nodded, hesitantly, he then activated his communicator, "Guys, I'm heading with Dr. Stange to take care of this. Can you handle things here," Spider-Man asked

"Don't sweat it bro," A now conscious Patrioteer said

"We're good," Power Man said

"Kick his ass," Nova said

"Be sure to stop him," Iron Fist said

"Good luck," Spider-woman said

After the confirmations, Spider-Man looked at Dr. Strange and Daywalker, "Ready when you are," he said, with that Dr. Stange said a spell, Spider-Man and Shadowcat then notice a circle of energy form above them each. The circles then come down on them, Dr. Strange, and Daywalker making them disappear from the area.

Sanctum Santorum

In one of the rooms, four energy circles are formed, as they lower to the ground, Spider-Man, Shadowcat, Dr. Strange, and Daywalker materialize. "Whoa, that was weird" Shadowcat said as she was fully materialized, she's been teleported before first by Kurt, and the second by Telford, but the kind of teleporting that Dr. Strange just did was something different entirely. She doesn't even know how to explain it. It was like she was in the warehouse one second, but when that circle lowered past her eyes she saw this room, like she was always there, but just didn't see it. Shadowcat then looked around the room to see that they were in a spacious room that had two bookshelves filled with books, there was an unlit fireplace, a chair a few feet from it and next to the chair is a wooden end table with a lamp. To Kitty it looked like somewhere Dr. Strange probably went to relax. Before she could look more, she was interrupted by Dr. Strange.

"Come, we must meet with the others," Dr. Strange said as he started to walk away, being followed by Daywalker, who was then followed by Spider-Man and Shadowcat.

"Where are the others," Daywalker asked

"I didn't have enough time to teleport us to the same location. They are here, just in different rooms. But they know where to meet us, hopefully then we can make a plan," Dr. Strange answered

"Um, excuse me, but…," Shadowcat said but stopped in surprise as they entered the halls. Once they entered the halls, what Shadowcat and Spider-Man saw had to have been one of the strangest things that either had seen. Currently the hallways looked like a windy path that was floating in the expanse of space, "Where…where are we," she asked in complete surprise.

"We are in the Sanctum Santorum, my base of operation, and home," Dr. Strange answered as he led the group through the complicated path that was being laid out in front of him.

"This is the sanctum? I don't remember it being like this when I was last here, back when Nightmare put everyone in a suspended sleep," Spider-Man said

"The Sanctum Santorum is always changing its landscape. It is a security feature to confuse anyone who isn't a sorcerer," Dr. Strange said

"Meaning," Spider-Man asked

"You get lost, you stay lost," Daywalker clarified

"Heh, well that's lovely," Spider-Man said, he then felt someone grab his hand, he looked and saw that it was Kitty who was grasping his hand.

Kitty gave Peter a small smile, "This way we don't get separated," she said

Smiling under his mask, Peter grasps Kitty's hand and gives it a little squeeze. "So, doc, if we're gonna help. Don't you think that we should get the whole story? I mean, what is going on," Spider-Man asked

"And what were those creatures that we fought? I've never seen anything like them before," Shadowcat said, the only thing similar that she has seen were those creatures that lived in that dimension that Kurt crosses when he teleports. "And who was that guy that I fought? He looked like he was the one in charge."

"Everything will be answered when we meet the others," Daywalker answered

"And who are the others," Spider-Man asked

"In due time Spider-Man, in due time," Dr. Strange said as the went through a door that led them to a flight of stairs. They climbed the stairs until they made it to the third floor. They then entered the halls once again, but this time the hallway had transformed into what looked like an ordinary hallway. Lined up in the hallway were doors upon doors. Where they lead, only Dr. Strange knew. "Please make sure not to open any of these doors," Dr. Strange said

"Why not," Spider-Man asked

"Each door is connected to a different dimension, a different world. You wouldn't want to open a door and find yourself in a world where the zombie apocalypse happened," Dr. Strange said making Shadowcat go a bit pale.

"Zombies," Shadowcat repeated

"Is there a world like that," Spider-Man asked

Dr. Strange nodded, "I can think of two Earths in the multiverse that the zombie apocalypse happened. Practically every hero on the Earth became a flesh-eating zombie. Those heroes who didn't get infected got eaten," he said making Shadowcat go paler.

"And what happened to us on these Earths," Spider-Man asked

"In the Earth where the plague originated, you Spider-Man got infected and sadly ate your family while Ms. Pryde survived and lived long enough to raise her child," Dr. Strange said

"Child? But you said Spider-Man ate his family," Shadowcat said

"I did, on that Earth you two ended up with different people. As far as I know the Kitty Pryde and Peter Parker there were barely even friends," Dr. Strange said

"Barley friends," Peter repeated feeling a little worried about he and Kitty's relationship. Just then something occurred to him, "Wait Strange, you just called me…"

"Don't sweat it Parker. I've known your name for quite some time," Daywalker interrupted.

"How," Peter asked

"We play for the same team," Daywalker said

Spider-Man knew exactly what Daywalker meant, "You're S.H.I.E.L.D.," Spider-Man stated getting a nod from Daywalker.

"Don't worry, I'm good at keeping secrets," Daywalker said

Spider-Man was silent, unsure on how to feel about the man in front of him knowing his identity, but he's S.H.I.E.L.D. so he may be trustworthy. He'll have to talk to Fury when this is over. Peter still can't help but feel worried though, not because of Daywalker knowing his identity but for he and Kitty's relationship. Unknown to Peter, Kitty herself is feeling the same worry.

Dr. Strange, sensing the worry between the two smacked himself for saying that. He better correct his mistake before it does any damage. With that, Dr. Strange looked back at them, "The multiverse is filled with endless possibilities. In multiple universes due to events happening differently or even events that haven't happened here, your alternate selves wind up with different people. I, however, can name three other universes where Peter Parker and Kitty Pryde get together and have happy relationships," Dr. Strange said

"Really," Peter and Kitty asked getting a nod from Dr. Strange.

"They're really happy," Kitty asked hopefully.

"They are, your Prime counterparts from Earth-616 have been dating a month from what I've gathered and already they're in love, while your counterparts from Earth-1610 have just started their second attempt of a relationship and both are determined to make it work. It helps that the Peter in that Earth finally has his head on straight," Dr. Strange said

"And what about our third counterparts," Shadowcat asked

"Your counterparts from Earth-8096, they had been together awhile. I wouldn't say that they're in love, but they both acknowledge that something special is there," Dr. Strange informed, he won't mention that the potential future of that Earth their counterparts got married only for the Peter Parker of that world to die only months later.

Both Peter and Kitty smile, "I'm glad that there are some universes that have us together in happy relationships," Kitty said as she then looked at Peter and smiled a bright smile at him. knowing that she isn't the only Kitty Pryde to be with Peter Parker makes her feel good.

Peter smiled back at Kitty, he's happy that even on other Earths he and Kitty get together. It makes him more confident in their relationship. Kitty is the woman that he loves, in a couple of years he plans on marrying her. It finally occurred to him what Kitty meant when they were costume shopping. He had till they were twenty, maybe he should start looking. Just as that thought entered his mind another thought came, "You said prime counterparts. What do you mean by that," Spider-Man asked

"Your prime counterparts, they're the counterparts that all Peter Parker and Kitty Prydes are based on. You could say they are the originals, templates. You already know of the multiverse theory," Dr. Strange said getting a nod from both Peter and Kitty.

"Reed Richards has been trying to prove it for years," Spider-Man said

"I'm guessing considering we were talking about alternate Earths then the theory is correct," Shadowcat said, not at all surprised. Kurt's experiences with Forge and the dimension that he crosses when he teleports has proven that there are different dimensions. There being a multiverse isn't really out of the realm of possibility. It's still amazing, but not out of the realm.

Dr. Strange nodded, "The multiverse exists, and in each world, there are differences and similarities. Think of the multiverse as a web," Dr. Strange said

"A web," the ShadowSpider couple asked getting a smile from Dr. Strange.

"Yes, a web. Now every strand of the web is another Earth, another universe. Every Earth, every universe, share similarities but there are also differences. Every strand, every Earth is connected in some way, and when you follow the connections then they will lead to the middle of the web. That center, every Earth is connected to it," Dr. Strange said

"And that center that every strand is connected to is Earth-616," Spider-Man asked

"And our Earth is just one of the many strands that is connected to it," Shadowcat said

"Exactly," Strange said

"So, what? We're copies," Shadowcat asked

"No, you are Kitty Pryde and Peter Parker, you both share similarities to your prime counterparts but there are differences as well," Strange said

"Like," Spider-Man asked

"Like how and when you got your powers. In Earth-616, Peter Parker got bitten by a spider that was dowsed in radiation by the isotope genome accelerator while you Peter got bitten by a genetically modified spider. And Ms. Pryde, you got your powers when you were fifteen right," Dr. Strange asked

"Yeah," Shadowcat asked

"And tell me, who was the youngest member of your team when the X-Men were first formed," Dr. Strange asked

"Ororo's nephew, Evan Daniels. He was the youngest member, but then he left, and I became the youngest," Shadowcat answered

"On Earth- 616, Kitty Pryde got her powers when she was thirteen and at the same age joined the X-Men thereby becoming the youngest person to ever join," Dr. Strange said

"Whoa," Peter and Kitty said

"There's also the age difference," Dr. Strange said

"Age difference," Spider-Man asked getting a nod from Dr. Strange.

"The Peter Parker and Kitty Pryde of Earth-616 are in their 20s, and unlike you two who are the same age, those two are five years apart," Dr. Strange said

"FIVE YEARS," Peter and Kitty said in surprise.

"Whoa, five years. I'll admit that I always did like older men, but five years, I always limited myself to two, three years max," Shadowcat said

"I'd say, Mr. Daniels leaving the X-Men was somehow a way for the universe to reflect Earth-616. Because the Kitty Pryde of 616 was the youngest member, Mr. Daniels left so you could become the youngest member," Dr. Strange said

"That's actually pretty interesting," Spider-Man said

"I'd call it confusing," Shadowcat quipped

"Here's a question though Strange, why do you know so much about our counterparts," Spider-Man asked

"I'm the Sorcerer Supreme, it is my job to keep an eye on the multiverse and its inhabitants," Dr. Strange said, he's also leaving out the fact that one of the reasons that he pays attention is because, he checks on all spider-totems of ever Earth as well as the Captain Britain Corp. the spider-totems and Captain Britain Corp are the multiverse's line of defense. He must make sure that they are ready if a multiversal threat appears. He also keeps an eye on the Kitty Prydes since the Prime Kitty went on that Cross-Time Caper with her teammates of Excalibur. Also, the X-Men have a habit of meddling with not just the multiverse but time itself.

"What is a Sorcerer Supreme," Shadowcat whispered to Spider-Man.

"I'll tell you later," Spider-Man whispered back, he has a feeling that Dr. Strange is holding back more than he is telling. But that isn't important at the moment, right now they have a mission to do.

It took a couple more minutes of walking and as they walked Peter and Kitty noticed that some teenagers kept appearing. "Who are all these kids," Shadowcat asked

"They're students who come to use the library that I have. There are some books that I have that the school doesn't. I should make a note of fixing that," Dr. Strange said

"Students? They're part of a school," Spider-Man asked getting a nod from Dr. Strange.

"Yes, they are," Dr. Strange said, just as he was gonna explain more, the group approached a door. Dr. Strange opened the door and entered the room, Daywalker, Spider-Man, and Shadowcat followed him.

Once they are in the room, Spider-Man and Shadowcat notice that it is carpeted, they can see a large window with a clear area below it, there are bookshelves with books lined up, there also seem to be some artifacts as well, some encased in glass cases, there is a table with some books and scrolls on it. they can see cabinets, and chests. To say the least the room was very impressive and maybe a little creepy.

"Whoa," Spider-Man exclaimed as he looked around the huge room, it looked like some mixture between a library due to all the books, and a museum because all of the objects that are displayed.

"Yeah," Shadowcat agreed as she looked around the room, it was simply amazing, she can't help but wonder about all these objects that are displayed. What are they? What do they do? She doesn't dare touch anything though. But there is also something else, she's not sure of the others, but she can feel something in the room, like some kind of energy. She felt it when they first appeared in the sanctum, but here it is stronger. Once they got to the table, Dr. Strange held out his hand much to Shadowcat's confusion, then much to her surprise, a book floated off the shelf and landed in Dr. Strange's hand, 'Does he have telekinesis like Jean?'

"First think first, an introduction. My name is Dr. Stephen Strange, I am the Sorcerer Supreme of this dimension," Dr. Strange said

"What is a Sorcerer Supreme," Shadowcat asked making Dr. Strange sigh.

"I swear, I am disappointed in Charles, he expects you X-Men to fight for humanity and yet he has yet to tell you all, everything that this world contains," Dr. Strange said

"He's a wizard," Spider-Man simply said making Daywalker smirk and Dr. Strange send Spider-Man a glare.

"WHAT? A wizard, but they don't exist," Shadowcat said

"I am not a wizard; I am a sorcerer. The Sorcerer Supreme," Dr. Strange said

"What's the difference," Shadowcat asked

"There isn't," Daywalker said getting a glare from Dr. Strange.

"But magic doesn't exist, it's just carefully crafted illusions," Shadowcat said

"I assure you my dear, magic does exist, I have spent years studying the mystic arts until I was appointed Sorcerer Supreme," Dr. Strange said

"Trust me Kitty, no matter how much I hate it, magic does exist," Spider-Man said surprising Kitty, Peter is a man of science, ever since they were young, he always used science to explain things. Due to that, he never believed in things such as magic, it was just ridiculous. Kitty had liked to think that magic was real, but then she grew up and realized that magic was just make-believe, simply something for kids to enjoy. She remembers that the Professor explained that his brother Cain, also known as Juggernaut, had his x-gene activated through mysticism, but even then, she didn't believe it. She thought that perhaps Cain's x-gene had activated late, there is something called late bloomers and Xavier himself said that mutants can gain their powers later in life. But, now after all these years, she is being told that magic exists. Everything that has happened to her so far could always be explained by science, it is simply unbelievable that magic exists. But then why would they lie to her.

"Well magic may just be a term of phrase," Spider-Man said thoughtfully, getting Kitty's attention, "Tony says that magic is simply a form of energy manipulation," Peter explained

"So, magic is just science that we don't understand yet," Shadowcat asked making Dr. Strange sigh in annoyance, this is why he doesn't work with scientists.

"Has it ever occurred to you to that science is simply magic that hasn't been explained," Dr. Strange said getting questioning looks from the couple. "Anyway, we're digressing, magic is real, and I have spent years studying it until I became Sorcerer Supreme. The Sorcerer Supreme protects the mortal world from mystical threats, but not just Earth but other realms to. It is my duty to protect not just this world but all others that are in this universe from the supernatural and other dimensional beings who wish to take over or destroy this world. The month of October, specifically Halloween is my busiest time of the year, due to the increase in magic."

"So, you're like the boss then," Shadowcat asked getting a nod from Dr. Strange. "So, who's he," she asked gesturing to Daywalker

"The name's Blade," Blade answered

"Wait. Did you just say Blade," Spider-Man asked getting a nod from Blade. Finally, Spider-Man was able to connect the dots, "Daywalker, and your S.H.I.E.L.D., now I know why the name sounded familiar."

"Baby, you know him," Kitty asked getting raised eyebrows from both Dr. Strange and Blade at the pet name.

Peter blushed under his mask, but decided to move on, "Well, I don't know him, I know of him, but just rumors. He is a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent, but unlike me and my team he was solo for a long time. Blade has a specialty, the only time he is sent out is when he has to go after…," Peter said but stopped, he is unsure of how Kitty will react to the news.

"Gonna have to tell her Parker, she will find out eventually," Blade said getting a questioning look from Shadowcat.

"Find out what? What don't I know," Kitty demanded as she sent a glare at her boyfriend.

"I'm a vampire hunter," Blade answered

"Oh, a vampire hunter," Shadowcat said, there is a moment of pause until, "WHAT. A VAMPIRE HUNTER!"

"Yep," Blade said

"But, but, vampires don't exist," Shadowcat said, she then turned to Spider-Man, "Right? They don't exist."

"What do you think those things that we fought were," Blade responded making Shadowcat's eyes widen.

"Those were vampires," Shadowcat asked getting a nod from Blade.

Spider-Man looked helpless, not sure at all on what to do. He knows that this mission would introduce Kitty to the supernatural, but part of him hoped that he could shield her from it. He knows that Kitty is a strong woman, but she has always hated the monsters in the monster movies, he didn't want her to be scared, he was trying to prevent that.

"Peter," Kitty said sending a questioning look to her boyfriend.

Peter sighed and took off his mask, "Yes Kitty they exist," he said

"And you've fought them before," Kitty asked

"Me? No, tonight was the first time I ever went up against vampires. What I know, I know through the Avengers and S.H.I.E.L.D. files," Peter said

"Why didn't you tell me," Kitty asked, wondering why Peter wouldn't tell her this. Was it a classified secret? That is the only explanation she could think of.

"Kitty, you hate movie monsters. If I told you that vampires were real and that they hunted in the night, how would you react," Peter asked

Kitty didn't even need to think about it, "I'd probably be paranoid," she answered, she had to give Peter that, the fact that vampire exist, that really is terrifying. Wait. They hunt at night?! Great, well hello paranoia. Deciding that she will freak out about this later, preferably in the strong and safe arms of her boyfriend, Kitty turned to Dr. Strange and Blade, "So vampires are actually real?"

Both Dr. Strange and Blade nodded, "Perhaps I should explain," Dr. Strange said as he sat a book down on the table, and turned it to a specific section, he then said a spell and suddenly everything that was in the section appeared in front of them, like it was some kind of hologram. The first hologram showed a picture that looked like people on the ground while there were others above them, "100,000 years ago, interdimensional beings known as the Eldergods had come to Earth and made it their home. These gods helped the people, helped them live, helped them flourish, as a result the people worshipped them and created religions. For many years the Earth was peaceful, and everyone was happy, everyone but some." The image then showed images of some of the Eldergods attacking and ruling, "Some of the gods were greedy, selfish, and decided that they wanted the Earth for themselves. Death to anyone who got in the way." The image then showed what looked like a war, "Soon war broke out on the Earth between the gods, and eventually the other inhabitants had found themselves involved. It was gods vs gods, man vs gods, atlantian vs gods, inhumans vs gods, mutants vs gods, every one of the inhabitants was at war." The image was then replace by a group of robed men surrounding another who was lying on the ground, "As a ditch effort to win the war, the inhabitants of Earth decided to use the gods power against them, a group of sorcerers that was a mixture between human, atlantian, and inhuman, had gotten their hands on one of the gods, Chthon Scrolls, these scrolls had all of the spells that Chthon knew, they used the darkest of magic to transform one of their own into a powerful warrior." A picture of a man with short hair wearing a robe himself, "This man's name was Varnae, he himself was a sorcerer and was gravely injured in battle, death was ready to take him, but his coven, the Darkholders would not allow it. They needed a champion, and he was chosen, taking one of the spells from the Chthon Scrolls, they casted it on their dying comrade. They saved his life, and he became a being of great power." The image then changes to Varnae standing, "That was the birth of the first vampire." The image then turned to Varnae attacking his coven, the image changed to some members dead while other members stood by Varnae all of them looking forward, their mouths open to show their fangs, their eyes red, and their skin grey. "However, what was supposed to be their champion wound up being their destroyer. For Varnae had turned on his coven and he either killed them or transformed them into what he was. And so, the vampire race was formed."

"To combat the vampire, the spawn of the Eldergods made their own disciples, such as the Wolf Men," Dr. Strange said, the image changes to what looked like a werewolf, it then changed to Serpent-Men, and Spider-Men, "The serpent-men and spider-men were also crated," Dr. Strange said

"When you say Wolf-Men, you mean werewolves right," Shadowcat asked

"Werewolves are descendants of the Wolf Men," Dr. Strange said, he then changed to an image of more fighting, "The war continued, until finally the gods and man decided to team up to banish the evil eldergods to other dimensions. After that peace was restored, but the eldergods had realized that interacting with man was a mistake on their part, that if they hadn't done so then perhaps the war never would have happened. With that the Eldergods disappeared with intensions to never be seen again. But just because they were never seen doesn't mean that they aren't there. For since that day, the gods had watched the inhabitants even though they rarely interact with the world. Even now they watch our world, and help when needed."

"Whoa," Peter and Kitty said at the same time at the story.

"Is there more to that story or is that it," Kitty asked interested

"The War of the Elders is far more extensive than that, but I don't have time to give you the entire history, I only gave you what was needed," Dr. Strange said

"What does this tablet have to do with anything," Peter asked

"Both during and after the war Varnae, had went from one place to another, either feeding or infecting anyone he could. The vampire race grew by hundreds, thousands and so on, and Varnae became their ruler, he became Lord or the vampires or vampyrs as they are actually called. Eventually though the race grew so large that factions of vampires branched off from Varnae and became their own factions," Dr. Strange said

"Vampires are some of the nastiest predators out there," Blade said getting Peter and Kitty's attention on him, "They hold a multitude of powers and abilities, superhuman strength, shapeshifting, summoning, enhanced speed, a healing factor, and mind control, as well as the usual turning others into vampires. When a vampire bites you and tastes your blood you and that vampire are bound together, you become the vampire's slave, and if the vampire so chooses, they can infect you by inserting their enzymes inside your blood."

"And the enzymes I assume are inserted through the vampire's bite," Peter asked getting a nod from Blade.

"Wow," Kitty said, she'll admit to becoming a little scared now. She can't believe that she actually faced that, heck, she faced multiple only minutes ago. Feeling a squeeze on her hand, Kitty looked up toward Peter and saw him give her a reassuring smile. Seeing the smile makes Kitty smile, as long as she has Peter, they'll be ok. They then put their attention back on Blade.

"However, despite all the strengths that the vampires have, they also have weaknesses. Garlic is one weakness; it is not lethal, but garlic can sap away the strength of any vampire. It is a basic thing that any vampire or monster hunter should have on them. Vampires cannot enter the residence of anyone without an invitation. Blood consumption is a weakness, a vampire must always feed, if they haven't fed for a certain amount of time then they will weaken and eventually die. Religious symbols are another weakness," Blade said

"Religious symbols," Kitty asked getting a nod from Blade.

"Yeah, such as crucifixes, and holy water," Blade said

"What about the Star of David," Kitty asked out of curiosity.

"That would work just as good, of course the person with these symbols would have to believe in the religion. If a Jew were to try and use the cross on a vampire, it wouldn't work because the jew doesn't have their faith in that symbol," Blade said

"So, a Christian can only use the cross while a jewish person can only use the Star of David on the vampire," Peter said getting a nod from Blade.

"The stronger the person's faith in the religion the more powerful the object is and the more it affects the vampire," Blade said

Kitty sighed, "And my Star of David necklace was destroyed when the mansion exploded," she comments

"You can kill a vampire by steaking it in the heart with a wooden steak, or even using silver. Magic is a weakness, and in recent years we're discovered that radiation of any kind can kill a vampire. Then there is the most obvious weakness. It is a weakness that has been around even before the others were known," Blade said, and both Peter and Kitty knew what Blade was gonna say before he even said it. "That weakness, the first weakness known and the weakness that has helped keep the vampires at bay for centuries is sunlight. Vampires cannot go out into the sunlight if they do then they burst into flames. It doesn't matter how powerful a vampire is, if they go out into the sun then they will die. There is an artifact that allows a vampire to go out in the sunlight without dying though. Thankfully though our enemies do not possess the artifact."

"The sunlight has been a boon to vampires for centuries, it has been something that has kept them at bay. After centuries of this weakness, the lord of the vampires Varnae had gathered a group of sorcerers, together they combined their magics and created the Vampyr tablet. This tablet was created for the purpose of freeing the vampires of their weakness of sunlight," Dr. Strange said

"How," Peter said

"It is a combination of things. First is the spell that Varnae created which is located in the Darkhold," Dr. Strange said

"Darkhold," Kitty asked curiously.

"The Darkhold is a book that was created from the Chthon scrolls. It is a book of great power, and great evil. One must also have the Vampyr tablet, another is that the spell requires the blood of every species that created the tablet which consists of humans, atlanteans, inhumans, mutants and vampires. A great source of magic is needed as well. It must also be midnight on Halloween when the mystical energies are at their strongest. Varnae had all these things, however when word was heard of it, Varnae's enemies attacked and were able to stop the ritual. Varnae was defeated and the Vampyr tablet was separated into six pieces and scattered around the world in hopes that they would never again be brought back together," Dr. Strange said

"Wait, you said mutants," Kitty said getting a nod from Dr. Strange.

"Apocalypse was the first recorded mutant but was not the first mutant. It's been centuries since the first time the ritual was performed, and in those centuries, much has changed," Dr. Strange said

"What's changed," Peter asked

"Varnae is gone, he died centuries ago. He got sick of living an immortal life and decided that he wanted to die. In the 1500s he had allowed his apprentice to drink his blood and kill him thereby making him the Lord of the vampires," Dr. Strange said

"So, his apprentice is the new lord of vampires," Kitty asked getting a nod from Dr. Strange and Blade, "So, who's the new vampire lord?"

In response to the question, Peter, Blade, and Dr. Strange all exchanged looks. Peter didn't know the history that he was just told but he certainly is aware of who is in charge of the vampire nation.

Kitty noticed the looks that were exchanged and grew annoyed, she hates being out of the loop, "Well, who is the new boss," Kitty asked

"Dracula," Blade answered, shocking Kitty.

"W…what did you say," Kitty asked surprised by the answer.

"Dracula is the vampire lord," Dr. Strange said

"Dracula as in Count Dracula, he's real and the lord of the vampires," Kitty asked

"I wouldn't call him count when he's present, not unless you feel like dying. He hates being called count, finds it an insult considering he is the king of the vampire nation," Blade said

"Vampire nation," Kitty asked her voice shaking a bit.

"Transylvania, once it was filled with humans, but then Dracula took it over and through the centuries the humans decreased, they were either fed on or were turned into vampires themselves. Now 95% of Transylvania is filled with vampires while the other 5% is human," Dr. Strange said

"My god, you're saying that there is a nation filled with vampires," Kitty asked getting nods from Dr. Strange and Blade

"And only a handful of humans live there," Peter asked getting nods in return. He didn't know that, he knew that Transylvania was the vampire nation but he didn't know that there were humans who resided there. It must be a nightmare.

"Dracula has recently discovered the spell in the Darkhold and has been gathering everything needed for the spell. We had only discovered his plans only months ago," Dr. Strange explained

"You said there are six pieces of the tablet. That means that Dracula has how many pieces now," Peter asked

"Dracula has four pieces while we have one piece. Dracula had already found two pieces of the artifact by the time we caught wind of his scheme. We were too late when he got the third piece. We were able to get the fourth piece, but tonight Dracula was able to get the fifth piece," Blade said

"We've been trying to find the pieces ourselves to hide away from Dracula," Dr. Strange said

"There is one more piece left, but even if Dracula does get it, he'd still be one piece short, and there is no way that he'd attack the Sanctum Sanctorum," Blade said

"I wouldn't be too sure," Dr. Strange said getting everyone's attention, "This ceremony is a big and important step for the vampires. So important that I'd bet that Dracula would take the chance in attacking. If that is so then we must be ready," Dr. Strange said

"So, the bottom line is that we keep the pieces separated until after midnight. We do that then Dracula won't be able to cast his spell, and we save the world," Peter said getting nods from Dr. Strange and Blade. "Well, that sounds easy enough," Peter stated

"Easy? I think we've listened to two different explanations Peter," Kitty said

"Not too late to back out," Blade offered

"No way, I'm part of the X-Men, and we X-Men protect humanity, even if some hate us. Not to mention," Kitty said, she then looked at Peter and tightened her hold on his hand, "If Peter is involved then I'm helping. I'm not asking for permission, I'm telling."

"Well, I guess that it is a good idea that I asked for help then," Blade said, he's noticed how the two act around each other. They care about each other, and he would say even love each other. He certainly hopes that they will be able to set their feelings aside for the mission at hand. Just then a voice interrupted their conversation.

"Man, I hate this place, every time I open a door I always wind up almost dying," A male voice said

"Well, if you don't want to die Warwolf, then quit opening doors," a female voice said

Both Peter and Kitty looked behind them and much to their surprise they saw a group of monsters walking towards them.

"I can't help it, I'm curious," Warwolf said

"Curiosity killed the wolf," the female who was revealed to be Vampire by Night said

"You mean cat," Warwolf corrected

"In your case, I mean wolf," Vampire by Night

"Look alive people, we've found them," Sitwell said

"About time you got here," Blade said

"Give us a break Blade. This place is huge, we all got lost. If it wasn't for your assistant we'd all still be wondering this maze that you call a house," Vampire by Night said

"Yeah, why do you live here anyway? Why can't you be like everyone else and get a sanctum condo," Warwolf asked

"You mean besides the fact that it is a magical nexus? It has good real estate, just wait in ten years this property will cost triple than it does now," Dr. Strange joked making both Peter and Kitty snicker which caught the group's attention.

"Hey, who are you," Warwolf said as he walked up to Peter and Kitty, and got in their faces making them both uncomfortable, and in Kitty's case, a little scared. She has spent time with Rahn in her wolf/human hybrid form, but Rahn's transformation comes from her x-gene but this guy, he is an actual werewolf.

"Back off Warwolf, they're with us. I asked for their help," Blade said as he pushed Warwolf back.

The red headed woman, probably the only human in the group stepped up, "Who are they Blade," the woman asked

"Guess, it's time for introductions," Blade commented

"Hi, my name is Peter Parker, also known as the Ultimate Spider-Man, leader of the Ultimates," Peter said

"Ulti-who," Warwolf asked

"The Ultimates, I've heard about them. They work directly under Nick Fury, whenever there is trouble Fury sends them out. They have a 95% success rate in missions. They're also teachers at the S.H.I.E.L.D. academy. They've been active for two years," Sitwell informed

"Two years? Why haven't I heard of them," Warwolf asked

"You have, they're the team that went up against Doom," Sitwell said

"Oh yeah, now I remember, dude that was awesome. I can't believe that you had the guts to go against that guy. Talk about badass," Warwolf said

"I wouldn't call it badass," Peter said as he remembered he and his team nearly died. Doom is a deadly foe who honestly if given a choice Peter and his team all agree that they would like to stay far away from if possible. How Johnny and the Fantastic Four are able to deal with him on a basis he isn't sure, 'Costic powers,' he thought, rolling his eyes.

"So, who's the girl, she looks familiar," Vampire by Night said

"Um hi, I'm Kitty, Kitty Pryde, also known as Shadowcat. I'm part of the X-Men," Kitty said nervously as she looked at Vampire by Night, she couldn't believe it, that is a vampire if she has never seen one, and apparently, she has seen a vampire. Multiple vampires in fact. But why did Vampire by Night look so much different than the others?

"I think it's time to introduce yourselves," Blade said to his team.

"Hey, I'm Warwolf," Warwolf said

Kitty got a good look at Warwolf and recognized him as the guy who she complimented at the snack table. Wow, so it wasn't a costume after all, she actually talked to a werewolf without even knowing it.

"Vampire by Night," Vampire by Night said

"This is Man-Thing, it takes a while to learn his language" Blade said gesturing toward Man-Thing who waved toward the couple. They waved back.

The redheaded woman then stepped up, "I'm Elsa Bloodstone, monster hunter," Elsa introduced herself.

"As I said before, I'm Blade, vampire hunter, occasional monster hunter, and leader of this group," Blade said

Just then Sitwell steps up, "And I'm second in command Sitwell," Sitwell said

At the sight of the zombified Sitwell, Kitty's eyes widened in shock and horror which Peter noticed, 'Uh oh, here we go,' he thought, but before her could do anything Kitty screamed a loud scream.

"ZOMBIE," Kitty yelled, she then screamed in fear.

"Wait Kitty," Peter said

"Now just hang on a second young lady, if you would let me explain," Sitwell said, taking a step toward Kitty. This was a bad call for him.

"AAHHHHHHHH, GET AWAY, I WILL NOT LET YOU EAT ME OR INFECT ME. I WILL NOT BECOME LIKE THE WALKING DEAD," Kitty yelled, she then sent a roundhouse kick at Sitwell's head, the kick connected, and Sitwell's head flew off his body and making it bounce on the floor five times, getting an 'ow' from Sitwell with every bounce until he stopped.

"That's some kick," Vampire by Night said impressed

"Would somebody help me," Sitwell asked

"It's still alive," Kitty exclaimed

"Kitty," Peter said, but Kitty ignored him as she hid herself behind him and poked her head out to look at Sitwell.

"Kill it Peter, Kill it, Kill it, Kill it, Kill it, Kill it, Kill it, Kill it," Kitty chanted

"Kitty will you calm down," Peter asked his girlfriend, he is really starting to feel embarrassed right now about her freakout.

"How can I calm down? I can't, I don't want to be a zombie. Zombies are gross, rotten, and scary, I mean look at that guy," Kitty said gesturing toward Sitwell, "What if he tries to eat us? Will he go for our flesh or straight to our brains," Kitty asked frantically.

"I'm sure that he won't eat our flesh or brains," Peter reassured his girlfriend, he then paused for a moment and looked at the group, "Right?"

"Oh totally, you don't have to worry about anything. We have his treats right here, when he does try to eat people, we give him these and he returns back to normal," Warwolf said as he took out a bag, what's it filled with, Peter and Kitty have a good guess. That guess only increases Kitty's fear.

Vampire by Night sighed, "Not helping Warwolf," she said

"What," Warwolf asked

"You hear that Peter, he does eat flesh. How do we know that he won't try to eat our flesh," Kitty said, and Peter honestly wasn't sure what to say, because dammit the woman had a point.

"Ms. Pryde, I can assure you that Agent Sitwell is no danger to you," Dr. Strange said

"How can you be sure," Kitty asked, she is still behind Peter.

"Ms. Pryde, if I may," Sitwell said getting Kitty and Peter's attention. They watched as Sitwell's body had moved toward his head, picked it up and then placed it back on his shoulders, he then walked back up to the group. "Yes, I am a zombie, and yes, I do have cravings for flesh, but we have taken precautions to make sure I don't hurt any innocents. As Warwolf said, when I have my cravings, they do have snacks for me to have. Once I have these snacks then my cravings will go away, and I will be back to normal. I apologize if I scare you Ms. Pryde, believe me, this is not who I want to be. If I could then I would happily go back to being human. Living with these cravings, losing control of myself when they come, its hell, and I would never wish this upon any enemy. Sadly though, I will probably never be human again, the only thing that I can do is what I've always done, and that is protect the innocent and my team. You are joining this mission, that makes you part of this team, and I take care of my team. I protect my team. I promise you Ms. Pryde that as long as you are with us, I will do everything in my power to get you home tonight," Sitwell said

Kitty looked at Sitwell in surprise, she didn't expect that, not at all. Sitwell, despite his appearance is so human, she can hear the conviction and sincerity in his voice. This is a man who would die for his team without a second thought, and she was screaming in fear of him. Now Kitty can't help but feel guilty, ever since mutants were discovered, she along with her friends have been treated horribly all because they were different. They have done nothing wrong and yet they are always bad mouthed. They are always feared, feared because people think that they will use their powers to hurt them. Feared, because of what they watch on TV, they see a mutant attacking people and they think that is what every mutant is like. Never even thinking that there are some mutants who just want to live their lives. It had always upset her, these views on mutants. But now look at her, she sees this man who is a zombie, and she freaks out, he hadn't made any hostile moves toward her, he hadn't insulted her, or threatened her, yet she freaked out and even attacked him, and all because what she watched on TV. Once she saw Sitwell, she immediately believed that he was some kind of evil monster. She did exactly what people does to her and mutants. She is such a hypocrite; she never should have done that. Taking a deep breath, Kitty stepped out from behind Peter to face Sitwell who was only a few feet from her, "I have never worked for or alongside another team. This is all very new to me, but people are in danger, if we don't stop Dracula then we're all pretty much screwed," she said, Kitty then looked at Sitwell, "I'm sorry with how I acted. I'll admit, I hate movie monsters, and zombies have always been one of the monsters that scared me the most. I didn't think, I just acted, I'm sorry," Kitty apologized to Sitwell.

"It's ok, no harm done" Sitwell said offering his hand toward Kitty, who gathered her nerves, she then grabbed his hand and shook it. "It will be an honor to fight alongside one of the X-Men."

"Thanks, I'll do my best," Kitty said as they then broke the handshake.

"Hang on a second," Warwolf said interrupting the moment, he then leaned down and took a closer look at Kitty.

"What? What's up," Kitty asked nervously as she leaned back a bit, feeling uncomfortable and even a little on edge at being so close to Warwolf. She can't help it, it is gonna take a while for her to get used to these guys; even with the clothes, Warwolf just looks so wild and big. At his full height Peter reaches toward Warwolf's shoulder, 'Wait a minute,' Kitty thought as she compared Peter's height with Warwolf's. Warwolf has to be a little over seven feet, and Peter goes up to the guy's shoulder. She then compared her height to Peter and noticed that she only reached up to his neck now. What the hell! Last time she checked she was closer to his height. When did he get so tall?! And how come she is just noticing this now?! Heh, she does have to admit though now that she is noticing the increased height difference, it does make him seem more sexy.

"I GOT IT," Warwolf exclaimed surprising Kitty, knocking her out of her query, "I know where I know you."

"You do," Kitty asked

"I do. You insulted me," Warwolf said pointing his claw at Kitty.

"She did," the group asked

"I did," Kitty asked

"Kitty, when did you insult this guy," Peter asked curiously

"I never insulted him, the first time I ever saw him was at the party," Kitty responded

"Nah ah, you insulted me, first at the mall then at the party," Warwolf said

"What are you talking about? I never insulted you, I think I would remember insulting a werewolf, unless you were in your human form. But I haven't insulted any humans, at least I don't think I did," Kitty said gaining a thoughtful look, she has insulted people before but only the usual insult that one would say, like jerk, pig, idiot, and that sort of thing, and she's only done that when she thought that the person deserved it. But she hasn't insulted anyone recently, at least not that she knows of.

"No, we never met in my human form," Warwolf said

"Then I think that you're mistaken, maybe someone who looked like me insulted you," Kitty said

"No, it was you. I remember it was at the mall, at that costume shop, you took one look at me, you said ehh, called me hideous, then you said that I gave you the creeps," Warwolf said

"What? I never ran into any werewolf at the mall, the closest thing I got to a werewolf was this hideous statue that Phantom had on display," Kitty said

"That was me, I was that hideous statue," Warwolf said surprising both Peter and Kitty.

"You were," Peter and Kitty asked surprised.

"You got that right," Warwolf said

"What were you doing at the mall," Peter asked

"It was reconnaissance, I placed Warwolf in the mall to keep an eye out for anything suspicious. We believed that one of Dracula's targets was at the mall, so we had to find them. Sadly, though we missed calculated, Dracula's target was nowhere near the mall but in Brooklyn," Sitwell answered

Peter and Kitty looked at each other, they remember that news report about that boy being found dead, they thought that it was a serial killer. Never did they think that this was the reason.

"I was placed in Phantom as a statue and I was a good one too, badass even. But then you insulted me," Warwolf said

"Um, sorry," Kitty apologized, unsure of what else she should say. How was she to know that the statue was actually real, and that she apparently hurt his feelings.

"There she apologized. Happy Warwolf," Blade said

"No, I want an apology for the party to," Warwolf said

"What did I say to you at the party that was so insultive," Kitty asked questioningly

"You said I smell," Warwolf said

"No, I didn't," Kitty said, starting to get annoyed, this guy is starting to put words in her mouth. She never said he smelled.

"Yes, you did. you said That I smell like a wolf," Warwolf said

"Yeah. So," Kitty asked

"Wolves smell, wolves don't bathe. I bathe, I bathe every two weeks. I bathed last week," Warwolf said

"I wasn't trying to insult you. It was supposed to be a compliment, I thought that you were one of the most real looking werewolves there, and the smell made you more authentic. I thought it was awesome that you put so much work in the costume. I didn't know that you were an actual werewolf. How was I supposed to know that it was your natural smell," Kitty defended, she didn't mean to offend the guy, for crying out loud she thought that he was a statue at the mall. She was giving her honest opinion of what she thought was a statue, if she knew that he was real she would have kept her opinion to herself. As for the party, it really was a compliment, she didn't mean to offend him.

"Ok, let's break it up. It's obvious that Ms. Pryde meant no harm, Warwolf. She had no idea that you were real at the mall, and what she said to you at the party was obviously a compliment. We've wasted too much time with this. We should move on and discuss the mission," Sitwell said

"Sitwell is right, we must discuss plans for retrieving the next artifact, and then the retrieval of the others," Dr. Strange said

"Um excuse me," Peter said getting everyone's attention, "I don't want to sound paranoid or be that guy but is it really a good idea for her to be here," Peter said gesturing toward Vampire by Night. "I mean Dracula could have some kind of hold on her right," Peter clarified.

"HEY," Vampire by Night said as she stalked up toward Peter and got in his face, "No one has a hold on me."

"Easy Nina, he didn't mean anything by it," Blade said pushing Vampire by Night away from Peter. "To answer your question Parker, you have nothing to worry about, Dracula has as much hold over Vampire by Night as he does me. Which is none," Blade said

"What, are you a vampire to," Kitty joked, all she got in response was a smirk from Blade which gave Kitty her answer, "I was joking. You're a vampire?"

"Half vampire. I hold all the benefits but none of the weaknesses of the other vampires. The biggest advantage that I have is that I can walk in the daylight," Blade said

"It's why he's called Daywalker. So unfair," Vampire by Night complained

"Anyway, let's continue shall we," Dr. Strange said getting nods from the group, "We're obviously at a disadvantage when it comes to finding the tablets. Due to the artifact being created by the vampires then it is easier for the vampires to track the pieces down than it is for us."

"How so, I mean, how do they track the pieces in the first place," Peter asked

"There is a frequency that each piece gives off that only a vampire can hear, it makes it much easier for the vampires to track down the artifacts," Dr. Strange said

"Wait, you said that the vampires can hear this frequency from these artifacts," Kitty asked getting a nod from Dr. Strange, "I wonder if that is what got his attention."

"What do you mean, Ms. Pryde," Sitwell asked

"That guy, that vampire who I fought at the party, I've run into him before," Kitty said getting the group's attention.

"You have," Peter asked getting a nod from Kitty.

"I have. It was in Boston, me and the X-Men had gone there to recruit a mutant to the institute. We had some trouble at first but eventually he agreed to come with us. Later me and him went to his house so he could get a picture of his mom," Kitty said, she then looked at Peter, "After our phone call I waited a bit longer for him, when suddenly I heard him scream." Kitty then looked back at the group, "I immediately went upstairs and to Telford's room, that's when I saw him lying on the floor. After checking him, I knew that he was dead, I then heard a noise coming from the shadows and knew that the killer was still in the room. After contacting the X-Men I got ready for a fight, that's when the creature attacked me, I was able to phase. When I turned around, I saw that the creature had glowing red eyes, and sharp fangs. We fought a bit until he had me on the ground, he tried to get to my neck, most likely to kill me, but I was able to block him with my arm, that's when I noticed the claws. He was really strong, was close to overpowering me, it was only thanks to a moment of distraction that I was able to hit him and phase out of his grip."

"What distracted him," Blade asked

"I'm, not sure. I think that it was me that distracted him, right when he looked at me, he called me Katerina," Kitty said

"Hmm, Katerina," Dr. Strange said

"I assumed it was a mistake of identity, nevertheless it helped me escape. When we were both on our feet we stared each other down, and right when it looked like he was about to attack, he stopped, and he looked like he was listening to something. I wasn't sure what though, he then looked at me, growled, and then surprised me by turning around and running toward the window. I followed him but he got there, turned to smoke, and escaped. I only just found out that creature that I fought was obviously a vampire, but not just that he was that guy that I fought at the party," Kitty said

"Are you sure that it is the same guy," Blade asked

Kitty nodded, "He confirmed it, he even called me Katerina," she said

"If that's true, then girl you're lucky to be alive," Vampire by Night said

"Why? Who is this guy," Peter asked in concern for his girlfriend.

"The one who you fought tonight Shadowcat, his name is Janus, and he is Dracula's son," Dr. Strange said

"Dracula's son," Peter and Kitty said

"That's right, that makes him the Vampire Prince, he is as well in charge of Dracula's forces," Blade said

"Janus is a powerful vampire, coming second only to his father," Elsa said

"It seems like that he has an interest in you Ms. Pryde," Dr. Strange said

"But, why? Why does he have an interest in me," Kitty asked

"It obviously has something to do with that name, Katerina," Blade said

"The name sounds familiar, but for the life of me, I can't remember why. Is there anything else that Janus said to you," Dr. Strange asked

"He said that I had Katerina's soul, which makes me his," Kitty informed

"Like hell," Peter growled

"This is concerning," Dr. Strange said

"Is it possible that Janus could come after her," Peter asked

"It is a possibility," Blade said

Peter looked at Kitty, "Kitty, maybe this isn't a good idea. Maybe you shouldn't do this and go home. I'll call you when everything is over," Peter said as he looked at Kitty in concern, but all he got from Kitty was a stubborn and determined look.

"Not a chance, as long as you're a part of this Peter then so am I. I am not gonna let you do this alone," Kitty said

"It's probably best for her to stay with us. Even if she went back to the X-Men, they wouldn't know how to handle vampires. We, however, do know what to do, I've been fighting vampires for years, she'd be in better hands with me than she ever would be with the X-Men. Not to mention, even if not on Halloween, if Janus wants her then he'll come after her another night. Best to approach Janus and kill him now, before he can do anything," Blade said

Peter sighed in defeat, he would like to continue to protest but he knows it is useless. He knows that when Kitty puts her mind on something then she will not be swayed. He also has to admit that Blade has a point, the X-Men have never faced vampires before, Kitty is probably safer with them than she is the X-Men. "So, how are we tracking these tablets," Peter asked

"I have a tracking spell up, currently some of my top sorcerers are looking right now," Strange said

"How are you tracking the tablets though. You have to have something to use to lock onto these tablets right, or is this a thing where you just say something backwards or clever rhyme and you got it," Kitty asked

"Ok, first off, everything that you see on TV is nothing like that in reality. Spells are not rhymes, and we do not talk backwards either, that is highly offensive to any sorcerer," Dr. Strange said annoyed

"Um, sorry," Kitty apologize, unsure of what else to say. However, even though Dr. Strange himself was annoyed, his companions were all smiling in amusement.

Dr. Strange sighed, "To answer your question, we did use something to help us lock onto the tablets," he said

"What did you use," Peter asked

"You don't want to know," Dr. Strange said

"We found a vampire and used its corpse for the spell," Warwolf said

Man-Thing hit Warwolf and said somethings in his own language that neither Peter or Kitty understood.

"What, they're part of this now. Why lie to them," Warwolf said making Blade sigh.

"Anyway, I currently have my sorcerers using a locator spell, hopefully we will get a location before they do," Dr. Strange said

"But while you're using this locator spell, won't these vampires already know where the next artifact is? Couldn't they be heading there right now," Peter asked making Kitty's eyes widened, he has a point, for all they know the vampires could be near the artifact right now, they could already have it.

"Not precisely, before the relic was split into pieces a spell was cast on each piece, so even though a vampire can hear it, it will take some time to pinpoint the exact location, because there would be other identical frequencies just like it," Dr. Strange said

"Kind of like when hackers are able to bounce signals from one place to another to confuse those who are tracking them," Kitty said

"Exactly, it will take some time for them to find the right one, but they will eventually find the right place which means we must find it first," Dr. Strange said

"Is there anything we can do in the meantime," Peter asked getting a headshake from Dr. Strange.

"Sadly no, leave this part to me and my sorcerers, when we find the tablet, I will let you know, till then I suggest resting, because when we find that tablet, you will bet that we will be in for a fight," Dr. Strange said, he then turned around and walked away. Once Dr. Strange left the room, the group themselves dispersed.

Meanwhile, Transylvania, Dracula's Castle

Somewhere in the castle Janus was walking down the dark halls of the castle, he was thinking of all that was happening. Soon they will have everything that they need for the spell, and when that happens, they will be able to walk in the daylight and take over the world. Those who try to stop them they will kill or make them join them by transforming them. But Janus doesn't care about that, he only cares about one thing, "Katerina," he said

Flashback-1600s

Katerina was outside the house that she lived in; she was currently watering her plants. She bought these plants to make her house more lively and friendly, "Katerina," a voice said getting her attention, she recognized that voice, but it couldn't be. It is the daytime, and he can only come out at night to be with her. Turning around Katerina looked and much to her surprise, there was Janus standing right there smiling at her.

"Janus," Katerina said in surprise.

"Hello, Katerina," Janus greeted as he walked up to her.

"But, but, how? You, you're not supposed to be here," Katerina said

"And why shouldn't I be here my love? Do you not want to see me anymore," Janus asked with a raised eyebrow and a certain edge to his voice which Katerina noticed.

"That's not what I mean. How are you in the sunlight? You told me that if you were in the sunlight then you'd burst into flames. Did you, did you lie to me," Katerina asked

Janus smirked, "No, I did not lie to you. Ordinarily I would have burst into flames, but on my last mission, I had found this artifact," Janus said, showing Katerina a medallion around his neck. "This artifact allows me to walk in the daylight, without bursting into flames."

Katerina's face brightened at the news, "Really, so that means that we…," Katerina said hopefully

"Yes, we can spend more time together, just like you wanted," Janus said

"Oh Janus," Katerina said as she threw her arms around Janus hugging him, he hugs her back, "This is wonderful news."

"Yes," Janus said as they then broke the hug and looked at each other, "It is."

Present Day

When Janus had discovered the medallion that would allow him to walk during the day, he had tortured the one who possessed it until it was given to him, and then he killed the man so he would not try to take it back. He did all that, just for Katerina, his love, and how does she repay him.

Flashback-1600s

Katerina with her arms wrapped around Janus's arm was walking through town. Ever since she found out about his medallion, Katerina had been taking Janus for walks around the town every day. Her excuse is that the town is just so nice and beautiful, how couldn't they enjoy it with a walk. Janus honestly didn't see the big deal, to him it was just a town. This town is nothing special or significant, the only good thing it has are the people that he feeds on at night. Although he must be careful, he doesn't want Katerina to find out. But he will let Katerina do as she wishes as long as it is within his reason.

As they walked through the town, they come across a young man walking toward them. The young man has to be the same age as Katerina, he has short brown hair, blue eyes, about 5'10 and is wearing puritan clothes. The man is currently carrying some luggage with him.

Realizing that the man must be new in town Katerina decides that they should talk to the young man, "Come on Janus, let's go talk to him," Katerina said

"Leave him alone Katerina, there is no point in talking to him," Janus said

"How can you say that," Katerina said as she looked at Janus in disappointment which annoys him, "He is a stranger in this town, we should greet him." Katerina then went to walk toward the man, but Janus grabbed her wrist, stopping her.

"Katerina, I said no, leave him be," Janus said

"And I say we should, it is no fun being a stranger in a new town. I was lucky enough to have you. Now come on," Katerina said as she tries to pull her wrist away, but Janus tightened his grip.

"No Katerina, I won't go over there. I have no reason to talk to him," Janus said forcefully

"Then stay here, but I'm going," Katerina said, trying to pull away but Janus once again made his hold tighter.

"No, I don't want you over there, I don't want you near him," Janus said with more force, his grip tightening to the point of hurting.

Katerina grunted as she tried to pull herself free from Janus's hold, she then looked at Janus and saw a look in his eyes. It is a look that she has never seen before, but it scares her, "Janus you're hurting me," she said

Realizing what he was doing Janus let go, "Katerina, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to," Janus said but was interrupted by Katerina.

"Come on, we're going to greet him," Katerina said, she then walked away from Janus, who followed silently. "Excuse me," Katerina said as she and Janus walked over to the young man who turned toward them showing that they got his attention.

The young man smiled at the two which made Katerina smile bigger, but Janus just scowled at the young man, "Yes," the young man said

"I don't recognize you, you're new in town," Katerina said

"Yes, I am," the young man said

"I thought so, this town is small. I've met everyone here. Where do you come from," Katerina asked

"I come from up north, I came here hoping to find some work," the young man said

"Well, we could use some good workers around here. You should try the fields, they are always looking for people," Katerina said

"I will, thank you," the young man said, "Oh, where are my manners. Hello, my name is Petrus," he said offering his hand.

"Petrus, I'm Katerina," Katerina said as she took Petrus's hand and shook it, "I hope you will enjoy your stay here."

"Something tells me I will," Petrus said as he smiled at Katerina who smiled back at him.

As the two smiled at each other, Janus looked on with a scowl on his face.

Present Day

Janus growled, that was the day everything changed for them. They weren't as close as they used to be. Katerina just kept pulling away from him and moving towards that peasant. He should have killed Petrus the night they met, but he didn't dare, it was too risky. Janus finally approached a door, opened it, entered the door, and walked down the stairs.

In the ceremonial chamber, Dracula was looking at the tablet that his son had acquired, soon. They just need two more tablets, and they will have everything that they need for the ceremony. He knows that Dr. Strange has one tablet, but the other tablet is still at large. He is currently working on a plan to acquire the tablet from Strange, they can't enter the Sanctum Santorum without invitation or else they will burst into flames. They need a way in. Just then Dracula hears footsteps, he turned his head and sees Janus walking up to him and sees a scowl on his face, "Something is troubling you my son," Dracula said

"She was right there, right there, and you made me leave," Janus said

"They were putting up a fight, you weren't just fighting one person. You were fighting four people, two of them being Blade, and Dr. Strange, two extremely powerful and deadly enemies. You would have fallen," Dracula said

"You don't know that," Janus said

"But I do," Dracula said, he then turned to fully face Janus, "Your arrogance blinds you Janus, and that will be your downfall."

"I want her, she belongs to be. You said that I can choose whoever I want to be my bride. There is only one woman who is worthy of that title, and that is Katerina," Janus said

"She doesn't even recognize you. This girl may have her soul, but she is not Katerina," Dracula said

"She has her soul, that is all that matters, I will make her recognize me. We will be together, and I will marry her," Janus said

Dracula sighed; Janus always had his judgement clouded when it came to the girl. Even when she left him, Janus was still obsessed with her and spent years searching until he found her. Dracula thought that when Janus started to accept his vampire side then these feelings for Katerina would disappear. He was wrong though, all it did was make him more obsessed with her, even centuries later Janus still holds that obsession, "Fine, then by Halloween you will have your wife," he said

At hearing his father's words, Janus smirked, "Thank you, father," Janus said

Sanctum Santorum

In the Sanctum Sanctorum, Dr. Strange was with his sorcerers using a locator spell to try and find the last piece of the relic. Once they do that then the group will be able to retrieve the tablet, and then all they will have to do is keep it out of Dracula's hands till after midnight, and then they will have foiled Dracula's plans. However, even though Dr. Strange is playing his part right now, his guests are unable to do anything but wait. Currently the Howling Commandos, Peter, Kitty, and Elsa were in the upper levels of the Sanctorum all doing their own activities.

Kitty was walking around the room looking at all the artifacts, Peter isn't with her, he is with Blade discussing the mission. From what he told her, he wants to know when this mission was assigned, and why his team wasn't forewarned of this. That is a good question, if Peter and his team were the go-to team for S.H.I.E.L.D. then why weren't they informed? Wouldn't it have been beneficial for them to know about this so they could be ready? Kitty doesn't know, she has never worked for the government before. The closest she ever got was when she and Rogue helped those soldiers out. Thank God, that they did not try to arrest them. As she walked Kitty looked at all the artifacts that were in glass cases. One glass case had a chest in it that was chained up, Kitty looked at it curiously wondering what it was and what it contained. She then noticed a nameplate, 'The Chest of Strength,' she read in her head. Well, that explained what it was, now is the question of what it contains. She'd certainly like to know.

Kitty decided to continue her trek until she came across a sword. The sword had a black blade with a black hilt, she looked at the nameplate and it read Black Sword of Baghdad. Walking around some more Kitty saw another artifact that intrigued her, it was a crimson gem. It looked quite interesting, but it was also very unsettling to her. She could feel something from it, something evil. She looked at the nameplate and it said, The Crimson Gem of Cyttorak. Hm that name sounds familiar. Why does it sound familiar to her? Doesn't matter, she is gonna get as far away from this as possible, it is seriously giving her the creeps.

With that Kitty left to continue her exploration when something else caught her attention, and this one wasn't in any glass case. What she saw was a was a black shoulder strap bag with an orange circle in the middle, the circle is surrounded by some yellow making it look like the sun. To Kitty, the bag looked cute, it was definitely something that she would carry around. Wanting to get a closer look, Kitty walked up to the bag, it was even cuter up close. She has some outfits that could so make with bag work. Deciding that there was no harm in taking a look inside, Kitty decides to open the bag. However, right when she was about to open the bag…

"I wouldn't do that if I were you," Elsa said, stopping Kitty and getting her attention.

"Why not? It's just a bag, right," Kitty asked

Elsa shook her head, "Wrong, it's not just a bag. Rule one of being here is that even though something seems normal, it isn't. You always have to be careful around here, you never know what could happen if you mess with the wrong thing. An example is that bag, Warwolf opened that bag, and fell inside it," Elsa said

"He fell inside it," Kitty asked in disbelief, she couldn't believe that. She can't, that is impossible, someone as big as Warwolf falling in such a small bag.

Elsa nodded, "Dr. Strange calls it the Bag of Infinite Capacity. It has an infinite amount of space, you can put anything in it, no matter how big or small. Took us an hour to get Warwolf out," she said

"Wow, thanks for warning me," Kitty said

"No problem," Elsa said, she then got back to what she was doing which was checking her weapons, and such. Kitty decided to see what Elsa was up to and saw a bunch of weapons on the table. There were guns, both pistol and shotguns, silver knives, stakes, wire, silver bullets, wooden bullets, garlic, anything that a person needed to hunt and kill vampires had to have been on the table.

"Wow, this is a lot of stuff," Kitty said as she saw everything.

"It is, we'll need every advantage we can get considering we are going up against Dracula and his son," Elsa said as she started to put bullets in her magazines.

"This is all so crazy. I can't believe that I'm gonna go up against vampires," Kitty said

Deciding to stop her weapons check, Elsa decides to talk to Kitty, she can see how much of a shock this is. Elsa turned her body, leaned her side on the table, and looked at Kitty, "This must be quite the shock for you," Elsa said

"Yeah, it is. Everything that has happened to me, everyone that I have gone up against, there has always been some type of scientific explanation for it. We always came up with some type of explanation, none of us thought magic could actually exist. Even though now that I think about it, there we probably some instances where magic may have been used. Storm had once been under the control of some shaman from the village that she once lived in, she said that it was some voodoo magic but we chalked it up as hypnotism, the Scarlet Witch could be considered magic but then we discovered that her mutant power is making the improbable happen, there were those temple guardians that we faced but later we discover that Apocalypse had some advance technology. If he could get his hands on that technology, then why couldn't the people who created the temples do the same thing. Even the professor's brother Juggernaut, despite what he said about mysticism being used to activate his x-gene, we all just thought of it of him being a late bloomer. Everything has been explained by science, but now, well I guess we could use that energy manipulation thing, but still how do you learn something like that. It just makes no sense," Kitty said

"I know what you mean, this is an adjustment. When you are oblivious to all of this, everything can be explained, and everything makes sense. But when you do become aware of this world, you'll find that not everything is as it seems. Things that you think you understand and now, become much more mysterious, they are suddenly much more inexplainable. I remember when I was your age, I was totally oblivious to all this, then my dad died, and I got a letter from him, leading me to a hidden room. It was there did I find out my family history as monster hunters, at first, I didn't want to do it, but eventually I realized that I had to. I was a Bloodstone, and in this world that means something. It's been ten years since I started this life, and in those ten years I've seen things, things that once I thought were impossible," Elsa said

Kitty sighed, "Ten years, I've been in this hero gig for three years, and I still can't help but be amazed," she said

"This world is filled with mystery, even the oldest of us is still unaware of what this world holds," Elsa said, she and Kitty were quiet for a moment until Elsa decided to speak again, "Tell me, do you have any weapons on you?"

"Hm, no, no weapons," Kitty answered

"Then how did you fight the vampires," Elsa asked

"Phasing and good old martial arts," Kitty answered making Elsa smirk.

"The fact that you were able to take down vampires with martial arts really says something about you," Elsa said

"Really," Kitty asked getting a nod from Elsa.

"Vampires are incredible strong and vicious, give them the chance and they will kill you," Elsa said

"You know a lot about vampires," Kitty said

"I'm a monster hunter. It's my job to know this stuff, if I didn't, I'd have died a long time ago," Elsa said

"Then can you answer a question for me," Kitty asked

"Shoot," Elsa said

"What is a beast form," Kitty asked

"What," Elsa asked surprised

"What is a beast form," Kitty asked

"How do you know that," Elsa asked

"The guy who I fought, Janus. He turned himself in what looked identical to the vampires that we fought at the party. He called it his beast form. What is that," Kitty asked

Elsa sighed, "Vampires have two forms, there is their regular form, this form is what they were when they were turned into vampires. In their regular form, the vampire is more in control of themselves and their powers. The beast forms, well I guess it is what it is called, their beast forms. It's pretty much them letting the animal inside them out. In this form they are stronger, more vicious, and more blood thirsty, however what they have in power they lose their rationality, and reasoning. Only an experienced vampire is able to keep in control when in their beast form. A lot of vampires when they go hunting, they like to use these forms, most vampires enjoy the fear on their victims faces," Elsa explained

"Do, um you know. Do they…," Kitty asked indication toward Vampire by Night and Blade.

"Vampire by Night, yes she has a form, but she doesn't use it, and Blade, no he doesn't, Blade is half-human, his human side had made that ability impossible for him," Elsa said, she could see the uncertain look on Kitty's face, "You can trust them," Elsa said making Kitty look at her. "I haven't known Vampire by Night long, but in the time that I have worked with her, I have come to see her as a valuable ally and a friend. As for Blade, I've known that man for five years, I trust him with my life, heck he's saved my life countless times. Out of everyone here, there is no one I trust more than him. No one hates vampires more than him; he wants Dracula dead it's why he joined this team."

"Sorry, I don't mean to be this way, I feel like a hypocrite. I've always hated it when people judged me or didn't trust me, all because I'm a mutant, and now I do the same to these guys," Kitty said

"People are afraid of different; they are afraid of the unknown. It's natural to fear and even hate these things, what matters is whether you can look past that fear and hatred to finally pay attention. I can see that it is hard, but you are doing it. You're looking past your fear and are giving this a chance, giving them a chance and that's all that matters," Elsa said

"Thanks," Kitty said

Looking at Kitty for a moment, Elsa grabs a silver dagger and holds it out to the girl, "Here take this," Elsa said

"A dagger," Kitty said

"A silver dagger," Elsa said

"Why," Kitty said

"You're gonna need it if you are gonna fight vampires. Martial arts are ok, but if you want them to stay down then you need this," Elsa said

"I'm not a killer," Kitty said

"Can't kill something that's already dead," Elsa said, she then sighed, "Listen I get it, but vampires, they're out to kill you, and if given the chance they will. Trust me, I can guarantee you, that if you kill any of them, no one will shed a tear. But if you die, well I can see that there are people who would be devastated," Elsa said as she motioned toward Peter making Kitty look at Peter as well, they could see that he was on his communicator talking to someone, and by the look on Peter's face, he is annoyed.

Kitty looked at Peter softly, what would happen if she died? How would Peter react to it? She knows how she'd react if he died. But how would Peter if she died? It breaks her heart, the thought that he'd be hurt. Kitty turned back toward Elsa, she then looked at the blade, and took it, "I'll keep it just in case," Kitty said getting a nod from Elsa. Kitty looked at the blade in her hand, what Elsa said was similar to what Logan said to her earlier today. It makes her wonder, did Logan know about this, about vampires? Kitty sighed, she then slid the dagger between her belt and waist. Kitty then walked towards the large window so she could think.

Peter, now on his communicator was talking to Fury about what is going on, "I just don't see why we weren't informed about this," Peter said

"It was a need to know, and you didn't need to know," Fury retorted

"Didn't need to know! Fury, there is a chance that by this time tomorrow that vampires will be running the show, and you didn't think we needed to know that? I thought that we were the main team that you sent out for this stuff," Peter said

"You are, when it comes to aliens, death machines, mind control, and the works you are the main team, but when it comes to this your team is inexperienced," Fury said

"We've dealt with magic before, Danny and I went with Strange to the dream realm to fight Nightmare, and won, we've faced sorcerers before," Peter said

"But not vampires, not werewolves, not monsters. Your knowledge is lacking when it comes to the supernatural. The Howling Commandos were created specifically to face supernatural threats. Sometimes you need to fight monsters with monsters, that's why I formed the team in the first place," Fury said

"We should have still been informed, at least so we could have been ready," Peter said

"Parker, do you have any idea how many end of the world events happen on a daily basis. If I sent you after every threat then you wouldn't have any time to spend with Ms. Pryde," Fury said

"Of course, you know about that. Why wouldn't you? Isn't there any privacy in this organization," Peter said

"Privacy is an illusion, you want that you better work on your secrecy," Fury said making Peter sigh, "Listen, I'll admit perhaps I should have told the team about this. But it's too late for that now, and you are obviously part of this, that's just like you."

"Hey, we were asked to be part of this. Today was supposed to be my night off from being Spider-Man, but then the party got crashed by vampires and now we're here," Peter said

"We're," Fury inquired

"Me and Kitty, the others stayed behind to handle the rest of the vampires," Peter said getting a nod from Fury.

"An X-Man on an official S.H.I.E.L.D. mission. The old man certainly won't like that," Fury said

"I thought old man Fury and the X-Men were somewhat cool. I mean Logan hasn't tried killing him yet," Peter said

"Cool is loosely putting it. I wouldn't be surprised if some of the X-Men are distrusting of S.H.I.E.L.D., not that I could blame them," Fury said

"Yeah, Kitty still hasn't gotten over the sentinel thing. I swear that guy would rather send sentinels than have us out there," Peter said

"I never know what is going on in that man's head, and honestly, I'm not sure I want to know. Stop Dracula Peter, make sure that this ceremony doesn't happen. In the meanwhile, I'll gather the team and prepare them," Fury said

"Right," Peter said

"Fury out," Fury said

The communicator's screen then shut off, and the communicator went back to camouflage mode, blending in with Peter's Spider-Man suit. Peter sighed and rubbed his hand through his hair. This is not how he imagined his night going. Taking a moment to look around the room Peter sees Warwolf talking to Vampire by Night and Man-Thing, he sees Blade next to Elsa, both talking while checking their equipment, he sees Sitwell looking through some books. But where's Kitty? Looking around some more, Peter was able to find her looking out the window. Deciding that he'd like to join her, Peter walked up to her.

Kitty was looking out the window watching the city, she was replaying everything that has happened so far. It is just all so amazing, incredible, and completely terrifying. Just then Kitty feels a pair of arms wrap around her waist and gently pulling her body to where her back was resting against their chest. Kitty smiled, she knew who this was, Peter. Knowing this Kitty let herself lean against her boyfriend, knowing very well that he can take her weight. Kitty then feels Peter rest his chin on her head, once again making it obvious to her just how much he grew. Seriously how does a guy grow that much in such a short amount of time? She then feels Peter kiss the top of her head.

"Hey," Peter greeted

"Hey," Kitty said

"How are you doing," Peter said

"Pretty good," Kitty said

They both looked out the window and saw their reflections, "Really Kitty, how are you doing," Peter asked

Kitty sighed, "I'm still assimilating, everything, all this. It just seems so impossible you know. How haven't people discovered this yet? Vampires, werewolves, sorcerers, I mean this is stuff that our parents would tell us that don't exist, and now after years of believing that I'm told that they do exist. Why didn't you tell me," Kitty asked

"Because when I first found out about this stuff, I was afraid, and paranoid. I would ask myself how many vampires or werewolves are in New York right now. How many murders have been caused by them, is the person that I walked past one of them. I never knew, it took a long time for me to get over that. I didn't want to put you through the same thing, you already had so much to worry about, especially when mutants were revealed," Peter said

"You don't have to protect me, you know. I can take care of myself," Kitty said

In response to that Peter took Kitty's chin to turn her head to look at him, he then leaned down and kissed her lips, a kiss which she responded too. Once they broke apart, Peter spoke, "I'm your boyfriend Kitty, and I'm always gonna protect you," he said, he then gave Kitty a gentle and loving smile, "It's in the job description."

Kitty smiled back, "I'm gonna have to get that paragraph edited," she said, Kitty then sighed, "Do you think that we're gonna get through this?"

"I'll make sure we do," Peter said with conviction.

"Dracula," Kitty said, she then looked back out the widow, "And to think, I played in a play that actually starred the guy. I wonder if he knows."

"About there is a musical play about him that is played by highschoolers. Probably not, if he did then the writer would probably be dead," Peter said

"Hm, true," Kitty said, after that Peter tightened his hold on Kitty, they then spent the rest of their time staring out the window.

END CHAPTER

Well Part 2 of This is Halloween is done, it looks like that this is gonna be a three parter. I hope that everyone enjoyed this chapter, it was both fun and challenging to write. I have some of part 3 written already, I hope to be able to finish the chapter soon and post it. Till next time, That's All True Believers.