Episode 5: The Thundering Giant!

After parting ways with Quill, Peter and MJ continued on their way out of Yortown. By the time they had completely left the city, it was nighttime so the two decided to make camp with their tents standing next to each other. In the process, MJ decided to place Noirstel inside a PDB to keep him safe. But when Peter tried to do the same for Spidi, he scurried into Peter's open pack.

"You know Spidi doesn't have to consent to being in a PDB, right?" MJ reminded Peter.

"I think he's just traumatized from being inside his egg while Symbio tried to consume him," Peter said. "So it wouldn't be fair to force him into a PDB against his will."

"Okay, then." MJ yawned. "Suit yourself."

Then as MJ went into her tent, Peter set up his sleeping bag while Spidi was busy spinning a web inside Peter's pack.

"Hope you sleep well, Spidi," Peter muttered. "I'm sorry I tried to make you go inside a PDB. But for your safety, I'm right here."

In response, Spidi made a series of chattering noises before settling into the center of his web as Peter slid into his sleeping bag and fell asleep.

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The next morning, MJ and Peter were surprised to find a tall but fat young man lying near their tents. He had blond dreadlocks, a fully grown beard, wore a sweater jacket and sweatpants with black sandals on dirt-stained socks.

"Oh, great," MJ frowned. "A homeless creep, and he's Asgardian."

"You mean those guys that came from another dimension which got destroyed by a powerful God-Type Marémon called Surtur?" Peter clarified.

MJ nodded. "They now live in New Asgard Town, where a Realm Champion resides along with one of the Affection Ribbons."

"Maybe he knows how to get there," Peter figured and shook the blond young man. "Hey!"

"What? What?" The blond man grumbled, pushing Peter's hand away.

"Look, I'm really sorry to disturb you," Peter apologized to the blond man. "My name's Peter Parker and I was wondering if you could tell us how to get to New Asgard Town."

The blond man shielded his blue eyes from the rising sun. "Why do you want to go there?"

"Because I want to challenge its Realm Champion, and my friend MJ is hoping to obtain an Affection Ribbon," Peter explained.

Rubbing his eyes, the blond man sat up straight. He stared at Peter and MJ for a solid minute before getting to his feet. "I don't know anything about Affection Ribbon competitions, but you have no chance of beating New Asgard's Realm Champion, boy."

"I turned sixteen yesterday, so I'm not a boy anymore," Peter responded angrily.

"Oh, good for you," the blond man answered in a sarcastic tone. "I take it your girlfriend is the same age."

MJ looked confused. "Um, when did I say I was Peter's girlfriend? Were you listening at all?"

"Not really, because I'm still trying to wake up." The blond man yawned and reached into his sweater jacket pocket. "So here's the deal: if I beat you in a Marémon Match, you have to get me a coffee."

"And if I win?" Peter questioned, while Spidi emerged from the chest pocket on Peter's jacket.

The blond man grinned. "We'll see."

From his sweater jacket pocket, the blond man took out a PDB and pressed the downward triangular button on it causing a flash of light. What appeared between the blond man and Peter was a humanoid creature with yellow skin that had black stripes, wing-like antennae on the sides of its head, three rows of disks on its chest, armor-like skin, giant fists covered in braces, and metallic feet. It also had a loose flapping appendage that resembled a red cape and held a metal hammer in its right hand.

"Is that…a Thunderthor?" MJ quickly took out her MarGuide and pointed it at the creature.

"Thunderthor, the Thunder Marémon," EDITH stated. "Originally from the dimension Asgard, it has the power to control lightning and is stronger than most Marémon in the world. They are also known for possessing either a hammer or an axe, thus making it an Element/Weapon-Type."

"That's right," the blond man said folding his arms. "So, do you want to have your puny Spidi go up against my powerful Thunderthor?"

Clenching his fist, Peter stated, "Yes, because I'm aiming to become a Marémon Hero like the legendary Tony Stark!"

"Quite the ambition," the blond man remarked. "I like your spirit, though. The name's Thor Odinson, and I am the Realm Champion of New Asgard!"

Just then, the Thunderthor swung its hammer at Spidi who immediately dodged it along with Peter. But to Peter's surprise, the hammer swung back towards Spidi who dodged it again in midair. Then Peter told Spidi to use Web Shute, which was a web-based parachute that allowed Spidi to drift gently down to the ground.

"Hmm, must be the Spidey-Sense ability," Thor murmured to himself then he ordered, "Thunderthor, Lightning Storm!"

Nodding, Thunderthor raised its hammer into the air and a giant thunderhead cloud appeared over the area. Bolts of lighting shot downward, which forced Spidi to dodge them.

"Use your hammer again, Thunderthor," Thor commended.

So Thunderthor raised its hammer to smash Spidi, causing Peter to tell him to dodge. Though Spidi did this, he barely missed Thunderthor's hammer.

"Why didn't the Spidey-Sense kick in?" MJ wondered out loud.

"Because Spidey-Sense can't detect everything, especially when Spidi is already preoccupied," Thor stated. "Now, Thunderthor, Lightning Bolt this Spidi to finish the match!"

Raising its hammer again, Thunderthor waited a moment for a lightning bolt to strike down from the cloud before pointing it at Spidi.

"Use Web Shield!" Peter insisted.

So before the bolt of lightning hit Spidi, it hit Spidi's Web Shield first. Unfortunately, the web-based shield got fried and immediately disintegrated.

"Looks like you got lucky for now," Thor observed. "But this next attack will fry Spidi for good. Thunderthor, Lightning Blast!"

To be continued…