Chapter 6: Maximum Carnage

It was a rare, sunny day in New York City—a perfect day for a family outing. Peter, Momiji, and their five-year-old daughter, Ayane May, strolled through Central Park hand in hand. The three of them laughed and joked, savoring the precious moments of normalcy that their busy and often dangerous lives rarely allowed.

Ayane May skipped along the path, her energetic spirit lighting up their day. Her curiosity was boundless, and her laughter echoed through the park as she marveled at everything around her. "Look, Daddy! Look, Mommy!" she called out, pointing to a kite soaring high above the treetops.

Peter smiled, ruffling her hair. "That's amazing, sweetheart. Maybe we'll fly a kite next time."

Momiji watched her daughter with a mixture of pride and affection, her heart swelling as she saw the bond between Peter and Ayane. "She's got your energy, Peter," she said with a soft laugh.

"And she's got your grace," Peter replied, glancing at Momiji with a look of deep love and admiration.

But their idyllic day was about to take a dark turn.

On the other side of the city, chaos erupted at Ravencroft Asylum, the high-security facility that housed some of the world's most dangerous criminals. The alarms blared, red lights flashing as guards scrambled to contain the breakout.

Cletus Kasady—Carnage—was at the center of the chaos, his symbiote fully unleashed. With a maniacal grin, he tore through the facility, leaving destruction in his wake. But he wasn't alone. Shriek, his equally deranged partner, joined him, her sonic powers wreaking havoc on the guards. Alongside them were other dangerous inmates, each one eager to join the carnage.

Carnage's voice echoed through the halls, dripping with malice. "Let's give this city a show it'll never forget."

Shriek laughed, her voice sharp and mocking. "Oh, it's going to be a bloodbath, darling."

The group of psychopaths burst out of Ravencroft, their twisted laughter filling the air as they made their way into the city.

Back at Central Park, Peter's spider-sense went off like an alarm bell. His smile faded as he instinctively stepped in front of Momiji and Ayane. "Something's wrong," he muttered, scanning the area.

Momiji's instincts as a trained warrior kicked in. She gripped Ayane's hand tightly, her eyes sharp and alert. "What is it, Peter?"

Before he could answer, a chilling laugh echoed through the park, sending a shiver down their spines. Carnage emerged from the shadows, his grotesque form towering over the frightened onlookers. His twisted smile widened as he spotted Peter. "Spider-Man," he snarled, his voice like nails on a chalkboard. "And who's this? Your little family?"

Behind him, Shriek and the other escaped inmates appeared, their presence amplifying the sense of dread. Shriek's eyes locked onto Momiji, and a cruel smile spread across her face. "Well, well, what do we have here? Spider-Man married a little hussy. Guess you couldn't do better, huh?"

Momiji's eyes narrowed, her grip tightening on her naginata. "Watch your mouth," she said, her voice cold and steady.

Shriek laughed, her tone mocking. "Oh, did I hit a nerve? What's the matter, sweetheart? Feeling insecure?"

Peter stepped forward, his voice firm. "That's enough, Shriek."

But Momiji didn't wait for Peter to intervene. She lunged at Shriek, her movements swift and precise. The two women clashed in a flurry of strikes, Shriek's sonic blasts colliding with Momiji's divine energy. The battle was fierce, their attacks shaking the ground beneath them.

"You think you can insult me and walk away unscathed?" Momiji said, her voice filled with determination.

Shriek sneered, her voice dripping with venom. "Oh, honey, I'm just getting started."

As Momiji and Shriek fought, Peter faced off against Carnage and the other inmates. The park became a battlefield, the once-peaceful setting now filled with chaos and destruction. Peter's agility and web-slinging kept him one step ahead of Carnage's deadly attacks, but the odds were stacked against him.

"You can't protect them forever, Spidey," Carnage taunted, his symbiote lashing out like living, crimson whips. "This city will drown in blood, and it'll be your fault."

Peter gritted his teeth, his focus unwavering. "Not on my watch."

Meanwhile, Momiji and Shriek's battle reached a fever pitch. Shriek unleashed a powerful sonic blast, forcing Momiji to leap back. But Momiji countered with a strike from her naginata, the blade glowing with divine energy as it cut through Shriek's defenses.

"You're stronger than you look," Shriek admitted, her tone begrudging. "But you're still no match for me."

Momiji's eyes blazed with determination. "We'll see about that."

Amid the chaos, Ayane watched from her hiding spot, her small hands clenched into fists. She didn't fully understand what was happening, but she knew her parents were in danger. Tears streamed down her face as she whispered, "Mommy, Daddy, be safe."

Carnage noticed the little girl and turned his attention toward her, a twisted grin spreading across his face. "Well, what do we have here? A little spiderling?"

Peter's heart raced as he saw Carnage moving toward Ayane. "Stay away from her!" he shouted, launching himself at Carnage with all his strength.

Momiji's eyes widened in fear as she saw Carnage targeting their daughter. "Ayane!" she cried, her voice filled with desperation.

Peter and Momiji fought with everything they had, their love for each other and their daughter fueling their determination. Despite the odds, they managed to weaken Carnage and Shriek, their combined strength pushing the villains to the brink of defeat.

In a final, desperate move, Peter used his webs to immobilize Carnage, while Momiji delivered the finishing blow to Shriek with her naginata. The blade pierced through Shriek's defenses, forcing her to collapse in defeat.

Carnage let out a bloodcurdling scream as Peter and Momiji's coordinated attack severed his connection to the symbiote. The battle was over, but the scars it left behind would take time to heal.

Peter and Momiji embraced, their breaths ragged but their spirits unbroken. "We did it," Peter said, his voice filled with relief.

Momiji nodded, her eyes glistening with tears. "We protected our family."

They rushed to Ayane's hiding spot, finding her safe and sound. She ran into their arms, holding them tightly. "I was so scared," she said, her voice trembling.

"It's okay, sweetheart," Peter said, his voice soft and reassuring. "We're here, and we're not going anywhere."

Momiji kissed Ayane's forehead, her heart filled with love and gratitude. "You're safe now, Ayane. That's all that matters."