vfc15650: Well, I can't say if it will be better, it's up to you to think about it while you read.
ShadowSpider17: Oh, that's actually why I said Logan is like the older brother of the team in my story. In my canon, he never had a crush on Jean Grey and Scott is like his younger brother who he teases a lot. Just like in Evolution, since I love the version of Wolverine there and I was very inspired by him to make my version of Wolverine. I think about doing some flashbacks like that. Like, usually where Ben and Casey find themselves in similar situations to their parents and usually Peter and Kitty's advice usually involves a flashback.
ShadowSpider17: Oh, that's actually why I said Logan is like the older brother of the team in my story. In my canon, he never had a crush on Jean Grey and Scott is like his younger brother who he teases a lot. Just like in Evolution, since I love the version of Wolverine there and I was very inspired by him to make my version of Wolverine. I think about doing some flashbacks like that. Like, usually where Ben and Casey find themselves in similar situations to their parents and usually Peter and Kitty's advice usually involves a flashback. I guess you could say it's because of the friendship between Peter and Agent Venom, who was once one of the Guardians. I haven't really thought about it, but I like the idea of them being friends after seeing Quill and Parker's interactions during Infinity War.
Vinay-kox01: I feel honored that you chose my story as a potential comic. I'll chat with you on Discord when I have some free time.
Secret Origins#1
Now, this story can really begin and we can meet the protagonists and every great story begins in special places.
Queens, New York:
In a house in the Queens neighborhood of New York, a boy was waking up. This boy was wearing a red Darth Vader shirt and black shorts and had a sleepy face, still trying to find the energy to get up.
The boy in question had brown hair and eyes with a certain golden glow and had a cute childish face and his hair was curly, a trait he inherited from his mother.
The alarm clock then rang and the boy realized that he needed to gather all the willpower he could to stop this annoying noise. He grunted and hit the alarm clock hard, but all he felt was pain.
Boy: Ouch! - He grunted in pain.
Kitty: Ben, I told you! Stop hitting the alarm clocks! - His mother shouted from across the hall.
Ben: Sorry, Mom! - He shouted, so his mother could hear. - How did Uncle Logan do that?
He said trying to ignore the pain. Ben got up and did some stretches while the alarm clock continued playing music and started talking about the news.
Journalist: Good morning, New Yorkers! We are getting ready for another beautiful day in the city! And today marks exactly the 13th anniversary of the retirement of the Original Spider-Man. Today, 13 years ago, the arachnid hero was last seen and mysteriously disappeared and several contacts among superheroes claimed that he retired. Although we still have some heroes like the Brooklyn Spider-Man and Ghost-Spider, we still wonder what happened to the first Spider-Man. Now, let's continue with today's playlist, What I've Done by Linkin Park!
Ben: This song never stops being good. - He then threw himself on the floor to try to do push-ups but he was still sleepy and had bad morning reflexes, so he just hit his face on the floor. - Ouch! I have to stop copying what I see in movies.
He scolded himself and started doing push-ups, but he was still trying too hard.
Ben: 1,2,3… - He drawled and Kitty just screamed again.
Kitty: Ben Pryde-Parker, come down to breakfast now! - She knocked on his bedroom door.
Ben: Wait a minute. If I want to get strong, I need to get to a hundred push-ups, a hundred sit-ups and run ten kilometers. - He said but Kitty just rolled her eyes and ignored it and she walked into Ben's room, phasing through the door.
Kitty was in great shape, still looking young even though she already had 13 year old children and still had her hair curled and tied in a ponytail.
Ben: Mom! I told you not to do that. - He said as he stopped doing push-ups.
Kitty: And I told you to get down. And that I wouldn't respect your rules if you didn't respect mine.
Ben: But you don't respect any of my rules.
Kitty: I don't have to do that. I'm your mother. - Ben just grumbled a little and smiled slightly. Ben knew he could stay in a good mood because his mother was still calm. This kind of scolding was mild compared to the orders she gave the X-Men.
Ben: Now, are you going to rip my hand off with a sword? - He joked as he stood up, making a reference to "Luke, I am your father". The goal of getting one of her sons addicted to Star Wars worked. Well, at least with one of them.
Kitty: Maybe, but you're lucky I love you too much to do that. You should stop doing that kind of exercise. Your body hasn't developed yet, Benny. - She said, since she didn't like to see her children pushing their bodies.
Ben: I'll never become like them if I don't start training early. - He opened his arms and spun around the room, pointing to the various action figures, posters, games, portraits, mangas, replicas of items and cards from Dragon Ball, Naruto, Devil May Cry, Street Fighter, Star Wars, Sonic and several other media. Not to mention some comics from DC Comics.
Kitty: Oh, I only see a lot of shiny things and muscles. Heh, who would have thought that so many characters remind me of your father. - She joked, while smiling.
Ben: Okay, stop. You're ruining all this for me. - He said disgustedly, knowing what Kitty was talking about.
Kitty: Back to what matters, you shouldn't push your body. You're still my baby! - She said, worried about Ben.
Ben: I'm 12 years old and I stayed up all night making equipment plans! - He pointed to the wall of his room, full of machine plans and things like that.
Kitty: You do realize that you just confessed that you slept late, and that you're not that good at math, don't you? - She pointed out this detail and Ben just lowered his head in surrender.
Ben:...Yes! Wait, what do you mean I'm not good at math? - He felt his honor had been insulted.
Kitty: Ben, look at the calendar. - She pointed to the Ninja Turtles calendar that Ben had in his room and that's when he realized it was his birthday.
Ben: Hey, I'm 13! Hah, I'm not a baby anymore! - He shouted in celebration but Kitty just shook her head.
Kitty: Wrong. But happy birthday. Now, go take a shower and please stop pushing your body's limits.
Ben: I'm 13 now. And didn't you have ninja training when you were my age?
Kitty: It was a different time and circumstances. Now, shower. - She opened the door and pointed to the bathroom.
Ben: Fine. - He nodded reluctantly.
Peter appeared. He was older now, with a beard, but he was still muscular thanks to his years as Spider-Man and because Kitty always encouraged him to stay in shape in case he needed to put on the costume again. Well, because of that and because it was nice to have a husband with a well-defined six pack.
Peter: How is he? - He gave Kitty a little kiss.
Kitty: He's still training. He's very stubborn. - She said that and Peter laughed.
Peter: Ben and Casey are stubborn. They are our children, after all. Speaking of which, where's Casey?
Kitty: I went to wake Ben up first. He always takes the longest time in the bathroom trying to make his hair into a samurai bun. I gave him curly hair, why can't he enjoy it?
Peter: Well, that's what happens when you let him watch so many ninja movies with Logan. Remember when he watched a Bruce Lee movie once and tried to punch a wall and recreate the one inch punch? - He asked and Kitty just wanted to ignore it.
Kitty: Don't remind me of that. I have to finish making breakfast.
Peter: Okay, I'll take care of Casey. - Kitty kissed Peter on the cheek and then went downstairs.
Peter went to Casey's room and opened the door. Casey's room was similar to Ben's. But there were mainly things from Kamen Rider, Power Rangers, Transformers, Evangelion and anything that could involve giant robots. Oh, and there were also some Star Trek things.
Peter: Okay, buddy, today is a very special day! - He said as he opened the curtains to let the light in. - So, you have to wake up now to enjoy the day.
Casey: Just five more minutes! - He said, not wanting to get out of bed. As expected, Casey was just like Ben, but his face was a little more rebellious because of his attitude and personality.
Peter: I've heard that excuse a lot. Now, wake up, son. It's time for another day. - He said as he grabbed Casey's blanket and then stuck himself to the ceiling and woke Casey up from his sleep.
Casey: Hey! That's cheating! - He said as he got up and tried to get the blanket back from him but Peter wouldn't let him.
Peter: No, cheating is sleeping outside of your schedule. I don't understand you guys. When I was younger, all I wanted to do was get home and sleep.
Casey: Wasn't that like 60 years ago? - He joked. Casey was easily the most sarcastic one in that house.
Peter: Hey, I'm in a good mood today, be careful. - He warned, with a humorous tone.
Casey: Fine, I'm going to take a shower but only because I don't want to argue. - He always tends to abandon arguments he doesn't feel like continuing. Casey went to the bathroom door and realized that Ben was still there.
Casey: Dude, get out of there! Stop trying to wear that samurai bun! You know it's impossible!
Ben: Nothing is impossible! - He shouted with determination as he turned on the hair dryer. - Oh, damn it!
Casey: Did you put your hair in the dryer again? - Ben's silence being so long had answered the question.
Ben:...No!
A few minutes later and a very awkward situation, the family was now gathered around the table, having breakfast with the boys' favorite meal: wheatcakes!
Detail: The only thing that made most people differentiate the twins was because Ben wore round glasses and Casey didn't. Well, because of that and the fact that Ben always wore red clothes and Casey always wore blue clothes.
Ben: Wheatcakes for our anniversary. Is there anything better? - Casey just nodded and they both toasted using their breakfast.
Kitty: Haha! Time flies so fast. Yesterday, you were just two little babies, but now you're... - She trailed off, not wanting to admit that her children had grown up.
Peter: It's okay, Kitty. Go ahead. - He ran his hand over Kitty's back.
Kitty: You're men now.
Ben: Yay!
Casey: Finally!
Peter: Hehe. Now, boys, have you thought about what you want to do today? The sky's the limit.
Ben: I'm out of ideas. Comic-Con is still 6 months away and the cinema hasn't had any good movies since Disney started buying everything they could find.
Peter: We get it, you two hated The Force Awakens. That was a year ago, guys.
Kitty just grumbled as she took a sip of her coffee.
Casey: Yeah, lucky Star Trek will stay intact and will be remembered. High five, Dad.- The two did a high five.
Kitty: But seriously, what do you two want to do? Coney Island? Lasertag? Planetarium? I can support all three. I've been to Coney Island, I've fought with lasers, and I've been to space.- She joked and Peter agreed.
She mentioned some of the missions Peter and Kitty did together with the Guardians of the Galaxy that brought them closer thanks to Agent Venom.
Peter: Hey, I've done all that too. But, it's not a competition.- He joked.
Casey: To be honest, I'm kind of clueless too. It's a shame all the arcades closed down. Because every time humanity advances technologically, the good old stuff ends?
Ben: I know. The arcade where I used to get the highest score in Street Fighter is closed now.
Casey: I thought it had become a smoking club.
Ben: Wait, wasn't that a rumor?
Peter: Forgetting all that scary talk, Casey, you have to remember that this kind of thing is part of life. Things evolve. It's natural. Queen made a song about it when people switched from radio to MTV.
Casey: The Queen of England made a song about it?
Kitty: No, he's talking about the band Queen.
Ben: What songs did they play?
Peter: ... Maybe I failed as a father.
Casey: What's MTV?
Kitty: And suddenly, I feel even older.
Peter: Oh, stop. You're still as beautiful as the day I met you.
Kitty: Do you still remember?- They both started flirting.
Peter: Of course I do.
Casey: Cough*Cough* Can you guys take advantage of the fact that it's our anniversary and not make us see this?
Ben: Yeah, don't do that in front of my wheatcakes.
Peter: You should be happy that you have parents who express their love so clearly.
Ben: Have you ever thought about being less clear about your love?
Casey: Heh.- He laughed and then looked at his watch and saw that their school bus was about to pass by.- Damn, we have to go!
He pointed the watch at Ben and he just put one last wheatcake in his mouth and they left.
Ben: Love you guys, see you later!- He said as he left.
Casey: Bye, mom and dad, love ya.- They shouted then walked to the school bus.
Peter and Kitty looked at them smiling and Kitty was kind of thoughtful.
Peter: I recognize that look. What happened?
Kitty: Do you think today could be the day?
Peter: Maybe, but remember, I awakened my powers when I was fifteen.
Kitty: And I awakened mine when I was 13! I still remember the fear I felt when I was in my room and then ended up in the kitchen.
Peter: Hey, calm down. You're worried, so am I. We know what each other has been through. If the boys awaken their powers, we'll be there to help.
Kitty: Yeah, but I can't help but be scared. The violence, the mutant persecution.
Peter: Kitty, in times like these, we have to be the ones to give our children the love they deserve. If things get bad, we have to remember that we'll always be here for them and that the best we can do is prepare them for what they'll become.
Kitty sighed and agreed with Peter as she stood up and they both walked to the car to go to Xavier School.
Kitty: You're right. I have to remember to take care of the preparations for later. I just hope everything works out.
Peter: It's going to be okay.
A few hours later, Ben and Casey's class had arrived for a field trip to the museum. Their teacher, Miss Marian, was checking to see if everyone was with their partners.
Miss Marian: Okay, I think everyone is here. Kids, be careful around the exhibits and don't stray far from the group. We have to be careful in New York. Let's go inside. And, I know I don't have to say this, but anyone who strays from the group will get a zero in this class.
She said with a serious look on her face that made everyone fearful.
Ben: Wow, she's very dramatic.
Casey: Yeah, she and Aunt Emma would get along great.
The group of students entered the museum and were greeted by a guide. While he was talking and everyone was distracted, Casey started to distance herself from the group.
Ben: Really? She forbade us from doing that five seconds ago.
Casey: It's not like a zero on my average is bad. I know all about this stuff. And you too.- He tried to run away but Ben still tried to stop him.
Ben: I know, but it's not like we can keep running away all the time.
Casey: Look at it as a way to go unnoticed and train your ninja skills.- He said with a convincing tone and Ben just gave up and went with him.
Ben: I hate you.
Casey: I know.- He said this laughing.
After a few minutes of walking through the museum, both twins were bored.
Casey: Yawn* Is it just me, or is seeing replicas of old things not as cool when you can see them as holograms?- He said, remembering Doctor Hank McCoy's lectures.
Ben: Yeah, but to be fair, everything looks better as a hologram.- They both saw the exhibition about the animal kingdom and saw the various animal statues that were in the museum and also saw a stand talking about evolution and saw the evolution of Homo Sapiens.
Ben: When do you think it all started? The mutants, I mean.
Casey: Hmm, they say they've been around for a long time. It was like nature saying, "Time for a change."
Ben: Yeah, but I wonder how long ago it started. How many mutants have lived in the great times of humanity? There have been wars and revolutions, but the records of mutants only go back to a little before the creation of the X-Men.
Casey: Are you assuming that some mutants have participated in the great events of human history?
Ben: I have no doubt. Uncle Logan is about 200 years old and has been in several wars. And Professor Xavier is old but still looks like he's 50. He doesn't age, like Patrick Stewart. I know that's thanks to modern medicine, but you get my point.
Casey: Yeah, but even with the things they do, they're still feared and hated. And a lot of them can't hide.
Ben: I know. But there's no denying that they're awesome. - He spoke proudly of having a mother who was part of the X-Men and mutantkind, a sentiment that Casey shared.
Casey: I have to agree with you. I prefer the X-Men to the Avengers. They're cooler, more diverse, and have more style.
Ben: Seriously? The prototype armor drawings in your room tell me otherwise. - He said, smiling sarcastically.
Casey: I'm not a fan of Iron Man! It's not my fault he monopolized the cool tech armors.
Ben: Fine! I believe you. - They both kept walking and saw the exhibit of insects, rhinos and other animals. And they saw a collection of stuffed spiders.
Casey: You have to be really brave to want to look directly into the face of a spider.
Ben: Are you insulting yourself?
Casey: Hey, I'm prettier than any spider and I'm also prettier than you.
Ben: We're twins!
Casey: Yeah, but I'm older. Changing the subject, isn't that awesome? Like, a spider bit Dad and, baam, spider powers. - He said it in a somewhat unmotivated tone but Ben got excited about the conversation.
Ben: I know! Dude, that's so cool. Spiders are the alphas in any environment. And Dad is living proof that this extends to the human kingdom. Like, we live in a concrete jungle and Dad always wins.
Casey: I think animal control and the police should create a new division to deal with this.
Ben: How would they do that? Train police rhinos? That doesn't make sense, man. And besides, there's already a crazy rhino out there. Well, there was.- Ben was right. Most of Spider-Man's villains have been locked up since the time Ben and Casey were born.
Casey: Just saying.- They both kept walking.
Ben: Do you think we're going to have a surprise party?
Casey: Probably. I saw Mom and Dad's texts about it.
Ben: Dude, that's rude.
Casey: I'm a natural detective, you can't blame me.
Ben: You need to watch less Death Note. Remember when you got sore leg joints from sitting crouched for a week straight.
Casey: Don't even remind me of that.
Ben: Who do you think should show up to the party?
Casey: I know what you're getting at, and yes, the annoying sociopath will probably be there. - That's how Casey referred to Alexa Rasputina, the daughter of Magik and Black Cat who Ben had a crush on. And the girl Casey hated.
Ben: You should stop calling her that.
Casey: I'm not afraid of her. And she's annoying and never shuts up. I don't understand what you see in her.
Ben: She's beautiful, smart, and strong.
Casey: Wow, I'm glad I don't need glasses like yours, or my brain would be a mess too.
Ben: Oh, and how about you...- Just as he was about to speak, they saw a giant angry man running through the museum and destroying everything. What worried the twins and all the other visitors was that the man in question was wearing a scorpion costume.
Ben/Casey: Scorpion! - They both shouted at the same time.
Soon after, Scorpion ran towards Ben, probably to use him as a hostage and Casey noticed this and pushed Ben away.
Casey: Oh, shit, now what…- He was thinking about what to do, but his body only said one thing. Jump.
And Casey did it, he jumped over Scorpion with a front flip and then landed.
Ben: Damn!- He said, impressed with his brother's new agility.
Casey: I know! Hahaha! That's cool or scary. Maybe both.- He didn't even know how to feel, but having spider powers just when a giant Scorpion tries to attack you is a good thing either way.
Ben saw Scorpion looking at Casey now.
Ben: I think he got pissed.
Casey: Yeah, I saw that.- He lifted the hood of his coat to prevent people from seeing his face.- Okay…let's go…
Ben: Casey?
Casey: I'm trying to think of a cool catchphrase! How did the Power Rangers do that? - Scorpion then ran towards Casey. - It's better to just try not to die.
He said and then he went to a wall and stuck to it to escape Scorpion's blows.
Ben: That doesn't make sense. He was IN JAIL. And why would a vengeful madman like him come to attack a random museum? There's nothing to steal here. - He was taken out of his reasoning when he saw a family, a father, a mother and their son trying to recover.
The father of the family panicked and they started running away from the fight.
Father of the family: Don't stay here, kid! Run! - He yelled but Ben just looked back and gave a thumbs up.
Ben: Relax! I can take care of myself! - He said but Casey said otherwise.
Casey: Are you sure? The last time you tried to cook pizza, you set our microwave on fire! - He yelled as he dodged the Scorpion.
Ben: He doesn't know what he's talking about. - He said and soon a piece of debris almost hit behind him.
Casey: Yeah, I do! - He yelled and Ben just grumbled.
The family had left and Ben just turned around and looked at the situation: His older twin brother had awakened his spider powers and was fighting a giant Scorpion.
Ben: I'm jealous, I have to admit. - He said as he looked for something to use as a weapon to help Casey.
Casey: Are you jealous of me or the giant Scorpion trying to beat me up? - He said as he ran along the walls, trying to escape from Scorpion.
Ben: Do I have to choose an answer? - He joked and saw several pieces of debris but couldn't lift any. - Oh, c'mon! Where's my super strength? I'm six minutes younger, my powers should have awakened by now.
Casey: Are you asking me?! You're an expert in genetics here!
Ben: Haha! You admitted it! - He pointed at Casey.
Casey: Don't brag, everyone talks nonsense when they're facing death. Speaking of which, get out of here! Now! - He yelled at Ben as he surfed along the rib of a dinosaur fossil as if it were a handrail.
Ben: That was pretty cool! No, wait, I'm not leaving you here! - He sees a fire extinguisher and tries to throw it at Scorpion. - Incoming!
He tried to throw the fire extinguisher at Scorpion's head but Ben's timing was really bad and he threw the extinguisher right after Scorpion ran past.
Ben: Oh, dammit!- He said, feeling defeated.
Casey: No, wait, this might be a good idea. Again, don't brag.- He went over to the fire extinguisher and used it to create a light smoke nearby but it didn't bother Scorpion and then Casey threw the extinguisher at his face.
This didn't do any damage and Scorpion only got angrier.
Casey: I think I made the situation worse.- As soon as he said that, Scorpion tried to punch him but Casey ducked and then Scorpion attacked Casey with his tail and pinned him down, about to crush his head with his tail.
Ben: Casey!- He yelled in panic and worried for his brother.
Casey: Ben, get out of here! Now!- He said, while still trying to breathe and struggling to get out of Scorpion's grip.
Ben was irritated to see Scorpion about to kill his brother and then, against any survival instinct he had, he ran towards Scorpion at high speed with surprising fury and speed.
Casey smiled when he saw this.
Casey (whispering): You're screwed! - He said to Scorpion who quickly looked at him, giving Ben an opening to kick him in the face.
Ben: Don't touch my brother! - He jumped and gave Scorpion a strong kick in the chin, making him lose his concentration for a moment and allowing Casey to escape from his grip.
Casey: Cough, cough! Thanks, little brother. - He ran his hand around his throat as he caught his breath.
Ben: No need to thank me. I know you would do the same for me. - and he was right, Casey would.
The two smiled at each other and gave a fist bump but, as always, there was some supervillain to ruin a good moment.
Ben and Casey looked at Scorpion, who was recovered and still angry.
Ben: I think this must be the "Parker Luck" that came with the powers. - He whispered to Casey.
Casey: I thought this would skip our generation. - He said and Scorpion continued to look from one to the other.
Ben: Has our X-Gene awakened yet? Can you become intangible? - He said to Casey, but they kept moving away.
Casey: If I could, don't you think I would have tried? - He shouted.
Ben: I don't know! This thing is like playing the lottery during rush hour! You know what? I'll try. Ahhrrgh! - He made a pose as if he was trying to charge his Ki like in Dragon Ball.
Casey: ... Are you trying to go through a wall or become a Super Saiyan? - Ben's attempt to use any possible mutant power of his distracted Casey from his worries.
Ben: The Summers have a lot of powers, I thought our family would be the same. I'm not saying I wanted to fly, but it would be so cool. - He ignored Casey's look of frustration and they both saw Scorpion running towards them.
The twins looked up and ran along the wall to go to the next floor, making Scorpion crash into the wall and getting dizzy for a few moments.
Casey: Okay, we need a plan. - He said as he looked down.
Ben: Dammit! - He said as he looked down at the floor. - The Green guy down there ruined the session about samurai and the Shogunate. I was excited for this exhibition.
Casey: I think we have bigger problems. - He said pointing down there.
Ben: I know. But the situation isn't that bad. - He said as he picked up a samurai helmet, an old and rusty katana and a cloth that was being used to cover some of the display pieces.
Casey: So, are we going to put a crazy plan into action? - He said smiling and seeing that on the same floor, there were some fossilized dinosaur bones on the floor and Casey smiled.
Ben: I think you know what I'm thinking. Let's... eh... man, I have to think of a catchphrase soon. It doesn't matter, let's put the plan into action.
A few moments later, Scorpion continued walking through the museum, and seemed angry and looking for the twins.
He then heard a figure walking slowly towards him.
It was Ben, but he was wearing a samurai helmet and was wearing an old red cloth as a cape. He was also holding a sheathed katana in his left hand.
Ben was breathing harshly while he had an Oreo Pocky in the corner of his mouth.
Ben: You think you can come to my land and threaten the people I protect? This is New York! My parents have protected this place for years and now, this is my duty. But individuals like you, challenge our honor and insult us by coming here and attacking these innocents. What clan do you belong to? - He pointed at Scorpion with a katana while continuing with a serious tone of voice.
Ben: You don't talk too much either? It's okay, I respect that. My annoying brother like me is like that too.
Casey who was hiding a few meters away behind Scorpion heard this and rolled his eyes while holding the dinosaur bones.
Casey: (At least I'm not using an old rag as a cape!) - He thought.
Ben: We can do this in two ways, my good man. First, you tell who you are and leave and promise not to hurt innocent beings anymore. Whether they are people or stuffed animals. - He pointed to the animals in the exhibition.
Ben: The second way is: I'll cut you of your honor and show you the power of the Shadow Spider Clan and I'll humiliate you with my techniques. And I'll warn you, my mother taught me very well. - He said with a serious tone while looking Scorpion in the eyes, or at least he tried to since he was wearing a mask.
Scorpion looked at Ben and ran towards him.
Ben: Come on. - He said and Scorpion was about to hit Ben, but he was prepared. - Bye, bye, bye!
He shouted and then threw the katana sheath away and Casey heard the signal.
Casey came out of his hiding place and threw several of the dinosaur bones at Scorpion's back, getting his attention and making him look back.
Ben took advantage of this opening and jumped on his back, sticking himself there and pushing the blunt side of the katana against Scorpion's neck.
Ben: Fun fact: When a samurai throws the sheath of his katana away, it's a sign of a fight they know they won't win. At least, I wouldn't win this alone. By the way, that's for you dishonoring my annoying brother! - He yelled as Scorpion tried to get Ben off his back.
Casey: Little bro, are you okay? - He yelled as he jumped up to Scorpion and started to hold his tail tightly, to prevent him from poisoning Ben.
Ben: I'm fine! This is like playing Shadow of The Colossus! - He yelled excitedly.
Casey: Great! Now we have to get him outside, we'll have open ground and the police should be outside. If we're lucky, there might be some superhero there. - He said as he held on to Scorpion's tail, which he kept moving from side to side. - Dude, can you calm that tail down?!
Ben: Okay, we're sorry to inform you that the museum visit is over, and we hope you enjoyed the tour! And take advantage and stop by the gift shop! - He continued pressing the katana against Scorpion's throat and he started running aimlessly, until they passed the museum's gift shop and reached the entrance.
Luckily, the place was full of police officers but, apparently, there were no superheroes in sight.
Policeman: Standing there on the ground! Hey, are those two kids right there? And one is dressed like a samurai? - The police captain asked his men.
Policeman #2: Captain Murphy. We have to shoot. - The captain just refused to do it.
Captain Murphy: No! I recognize those movement patterns. Those are his kids, no doubt! - He said, as if he was feeling a wave of nostalgia and then smiled slightly.
Meanwhile, Ben and Casey decided to let go of Scorpion and run away from the line of fire.
Ben: Quick, behind the sales counter! - He and Casey ran there and the police opened fire.
Captain Murphy: Attention, shoot! - He yelled and everyone tried to shoot Scorpion, but many of the bullets didn't penetrate the suit so he just roared and walked away.
Scorpion: Arrrgh! - He yelled and then jumped away.
Ben and Casey then slowly walked out of the counter and met Captain Murphy, who had come in to check on the situation.
Ben: Oh, hi, officer. - He extended his hand as he and Casey brushed off the dust that had gotten on his suits.
Captain Murphy: Police Captain Samuel Murphy. - He greeted Ben while Casey just glanced at it quickly and then glared at Ben.
Ben: What? This guy saved our lives. Forgive me for my brother, he doesn't trust authorities very much for, uh, certain reasons. - He didn't judge Casey precisely because he knew what those reasons were.
The reasons were: High-ranking authorities and the government in general have tried to destroy their mother, godfather, uncles and aunts, and the mutantkind about 100 different times, some of those times using giant robots (something Casey loved and they corrupted).
Captain Murphy: Okay, this is common among civilians. Thanks for the help here, kids.
Casey: Hey, we're not kids.
Ben: As of today, we're teenagers, and our mother has been doing things like this since she was our age. - He said, pointing out the pride he felt in himself for becoming a hero at the same age as their mother.
Captain Murphy: And who would your mother be? - He asked, but before Ben could answer, Casey pulled him away from the captain.
Casey: Don't tell him anything. - He whispered.
Ben: Because he's a cop? - He asked, trying to understand Casey.
Casey: No, because the X-Men don't have a secret identity. Which means everyone knows who Shadowcat is. Soon, they could find out who she's married to and soon discover the identity of her husband.
Ben: Oh, that's a good point. - He said and Casey facepalmed.
Casey: First your crush on Alexa and now this. I'm starting to suspect that I stole some of your brain cells while we were in the womb. - They both then stopped their secret conversation and went to Captain Murphy.
Ben: The identity of our mother as well as our father, which you, a very professional captain, must have already deduced to be Friendly Neighborhood. - He spoke with a chic and humble tone of voice like a tall superhero with a cape and a pompadour, but Casey just facepalmed, again.
Casey: You have to stop watching Superman movies from the 70s.
Ben: What am I going to do, watch Zack Snyder's? After what he did to Batman? - He said and the Captain just coughed to get the twins' attention.
Captain Murphy: Oh, not to interrupt your conversation, but I appreciate you guys being here. I've met your dad once. And he's helped my dad on a few occasions. It's good to know that New York will have another generation of spiders. - He said.
Ben: Oh, thanks. We didn't do so bad for our first day, right? - He asked Casey, who was leaving.
Casey: No, because we're going after him. - He said but Ben stopped him.
Ben: Wait a minute, we can't do that. We don't know how much destruction he's done here, we have to see if anyone needs help.
Casey: But the paramedics and other professionals should be on their way here, but no one can stop Scorpion.
Ben: Maybe, but they don't have our strength, and we should stay here. Listen, what makes a hero is not the villains he defeats, but the people he saves. We'll go after him another time. - He held his brother's shoulder
Casey: Did you just give a hero speech? - He asked, with a slight smile as the two entered the museum again.
Ben: Hey, I did it! I think I'm getting the hang of being a superhero. And my plan worked out really well. - He said as he lightly tapped his samurai helmet.
Casey: You know you're going to have to put this back on, right? - He asked with a sarcastic smile.
Ben: I know! I save your honor and you don't even let me enjoy the moment.
Casey: Okay, spider-samurai. Let's go save lives.
After several minutes of searching for anyone trapped in debris or injured, the boys helped a few people and took them to be treated by the paramedics.
To finish, they went to the bathroom and quickly cleaned their clothes because of all the dirt the fight left on them.
And Ben, with great sadness, put the samurai helmet and katana back where they belonged.
Ben: Oh, one day, I'll still be a samurai among superheroes. - He said as Casey put a hand on his shoulder.
Casey: I think you better master the art of throwing a punch first. Speaking of which, where did you learn to kick like that? - He asked, as they went towards the group of students on the field trip while the teacher continued counting the number of students.
Ben: YouTube, Bruce Lee movies, Street Fighter.
Casey: Have you been playing Street Fighter? You know mom hates that game. - He said, referring to when Kitty told them that Deadpool had once punched her while shouting "Shoryuken!"
Ben: Oh, look who's the scout boy now. - He said with an arrogant smile when he saw that his rebellious brother was now scolding him for going against their mother's rules.
Casey: Shut up. But I'll take my invisible hat off to you. - He said as he gestured, pretending to be raising an invisible hat to congratulate Ben.
Ben: I don't even play the main fighters that much. Like, I prefer Ken as a character but I mostly play Juri Han.
Casey: Because she has a better moveset or because she's a psychotic hot Asian girl? Wait, is that where you got your addiction to crazy girls from? - He asked.
Ben: No! Stop suggesting things like that.
Casey: I'm going to interpret your panic as a temporary "yes". At least until Alexa totally freaks out or until we meet an Asian girl.
Ben: How are you so sure about that?
Casey: Alexa is crazy and our mom is a ninja, so it's only a matter of time before a ninja tries to kill us. - He pointed and Ben just looked at him.
Ben: It's disturbing how much you thought about this.
Casey: We have powers now, I think you better start being more prepared.
Ben: Don't mention "Batman" to me.- He said and then they both met up with the group.
A few hours later, they returned home and got off the school bus.
Casey: That was a pretty crazy and unique birthday, to say the least.
Ben: Dressing up as a samurai and fighting a giant green guy with a tail? I did that on our 6th birthday.
Casey: Oh, yeah. The birthday party where Uncle Kurt dressed up as Godzilla. That was pretty cool.
Ben: It would be a perfect reprise of that day if you were dressed up as a Power Ranger and Alexa hit you with a foam sword.- He joked as Casey rested his hand on the bus.
Casey: Hehe, very funny.- He was sarcastic and tried to pull his hand off the bus but he couldn't so he was wide-eyed.- Eh, Ben?
Ben: What?- He asked and the bus started moving.
Casey: Oh, someone stop this bus! - He hit the side of the bus but nothing happened. Ben then held Casey using his left hand and Casey accidentally tore off a part of the side of the bus, which remained stuck to his hand.
Ben: Wow; did that really happen? - He said not understanding the situation.
Casey: We faced Scorpion and this happened just now? - He said pointing to the piece of the side of the bus stuck to his hand. - Dude, get your hand off my coat. Don't ruin it, grandma gave it to me.
Ben: Hey, I'm trying to get my hand out but it's stuck. - He said, trying to pull it off. Ben got tired of trying and then leaned on the mailbox, which was also a bad idea.
Casey: Well done, Amazing Sticky Man. - He was sarcastic.
Ben: Gimme a break, I still haven't learned how to do that! And at least I don't have part of the bus stuck in my hand. - He said as he accidentally pulled the mailbox off the ground.
Casey: No, you just got your hand stuck in our mailbox. By the way, see if my letter arrived yet? I sent some Star Trek ideas to Zachary Quinto and I want to see if he saw them.
Ben: Why don't you post fanfics on the internet like any other nerd? - He said as they walked awkwardly to the front door.
Casey: Because brilliant ideas should be sent to the people who matter. I saw the emails you sent to Mark Hamil.
Ben: They weren't movie ideas! They were questions to see if he would be willing to come to our birthday party. - He said and then they looked at the door and then looked at themselves and how they were glued to each other and other things.
Casey: Oh, I feel like we're in mom's belly again. Glued together for too long and I can't get away from you.
Ben: Hey, remember, just like in the womb, I can still kick you in the head a lot here.
Casey: How do you know you did that there?
Ben: You're so annoying that I probably started kicking you just to shut you up. - He tried to think of a solution. - I know, let's use one of mom's lessons and get the key under the mat.
Casey: But what lessons?
Ben: The dance lessons, duh.
Casey: Oh, I hated those lessons. I've already learned everything I needed to from Dance Dance Revolution. At least until the damn Just Dance replaces it.
Ben: Hey, don't insult Just Dance, or I'll hit you with our mail.- He said, shaking his hand with the mailbox.
Casey: Fine…- He said, not wanting to argue anymore.
Ben: Okay, remember. Plié.- They both crouched down while spreading their legs, as if doing a ballet movement.- And Relevé.
As soon as they calmed down, the things stuck to his hands came loose.
Ben: See? Dancing always solves problems. I learned it from Footloose.
Casey: Which one? The good version or the nonsense version.
Ben: Hey, just because everyone danced well in the modern version doesn't mean it was bad.- He said as they walked through the door, but Casey tried to close the door but his hand stuck to the doorknob.
Casey: Oh, c'mon, are you serious? - He complained and Ben tried to pull his hand away.
But they forgot they had a surprise party.
Everyone: Surprise! - Kitty, Logan, Kurt and some other X-Men who were there, besides the twins' grandmother May screamed but the twins got scared and ripped the door off its hinges.
Ben/Casey: Ahhhrgh! - They screamed at the same time. - Ahh, you didn't have to.
They said while Casey tried to pull his hand away from the door, and Peter brought two cakes.
Peter: Boys, you like different things, so your mom and I ordered an ice cream pizza and a regular cake in the shape of the Enterprise ship. Heh, ironic how Ben's addiction to Star Wars doesn't overcome his addiction to pizza and... - He saw that his children had finally awakened their powers.
Ben/Casey: Huh, surprise?- They both smiled uncomfortably.