Chapter 133
[Third Person's PoV]
"THEY ARE MULTIPLYING! MULTIPLYING I TELL YOU!!"
Peter was having breakfast with Uncle Ben and Aunt May while they watched the morning news.
"What's he shouting about now?" Aunt May asked in amusement, looking at Jameson's angry expression.
"If two menaces crawling around the city weren't enough, now we have three more!" Jameson slammed his fist on the table as three images appeared on the screen: Scarlet-Spider, Spider-Kat, and Nightwing helping people.
Aunt May and Uncle Ben turned to Peter, mouths agape.
Peter awkwardly drank the milk from his cereal, making a lot of noise under their stares.
"Are they...?" Uncle Ben started.
"I have no idea what you mean... Well, look at the time, I'm going to be late for school," Peter said, checking his watch. He put his bowl in the sink.
"It's Sunday..." Aunt May said flatly.
"That's MJ, isn't it... as for the others, I already have a pretty good idea," Uncle Ben chuckled.
"Sorry, I have no idea who they are. Secret identity and all that, you guys should know," Peter shrugged.
Peter kissed Aunt May on the cheek, "Sorry, but I've got plans down at my lab. See you later, love you."
"Stay safe!" Aunt May called after him as Peter rushed out.
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Peter sat in the main chair of the meeting room, leaning back as he looked at the others seated around the long black table.
To his left, Gwen sat with a nameplate reading "Ghost-Spider." To his right, MJ had her own nameplate reading "Scarlet-Spider."
Next to Gwen was Harry, looking amused at his nameplate that read "Nightwing." And beside MJ, Felicia traced her fingers along her nameplate, which read "Spider-Kat."
Peter pushed his nameplate forward: "Spider-Man."
"Let this meeting begin, shall we?" Peter cleared his throat.
They all nodded, and Peter continued, "Let's talk about something important, something that's top priority on our list."
They all looked at Peter curiously.
"A group name..."
"Are you serious?" Felicia sighed.
"Deadly serious," Peter nodded.
"Wouldn't it be cooler if the name came to us instead of us just brainstorming it here?" Harry suggested, raising his hand.
Peter pointed at him approvingly, "I like the way you think, Mr...,"
The girls all scoffed and rolled their eyes.
"On a serious note, what did you guys think of your first patrol?" Peter asked with a smile, Gwen looked at the others as she, herself, was curious.
"It was awesome," Harry nodded.
"I had more fun than I expected," Felicia agreed.
MJ gave a weary smile, "It would've been perfect for me if I hadn't almost become enemies with the military."
"I'm actually glad that happened on your first day," Peter nodded.
The others looked at him oddly, especially MJ, who narrowed her eyes. "What do you mean by that?"
"I didn't mean anything bad by it, relax," Peter rolled his eyes. "I meant it was good to see that not everything is sunshine and rainbows."
"Now, for what I have planned," Peter tapped on the table, causing it to emit a small beep and display a 3D hologram of New York City.
"As you all know, there are five boroughs in New York City and five of us. Each of us will be stationed and responsible for overseeing one borough: Harry for Manhattan, Felicia for the Bronx, Gwen for Staten Island, MJ for Brooklyn, and I'll take care of Queens."
"Wait, we're going to be separated?" MJ asked, sounding disappointed.
"It's better this way. We'll cover more ground and help more people," Peter explained.
MJ was still disappointed but agreed, "What if we have something personal and can't take a watch during that time?"
"Either someone else can cover for you, or you can start your watch later into the night. For example, Gwen and I are starting our internship again tomorrow, so we'll begin our watch later," Peter clarified.
"And if you need help, don't hesitate to ask. We'll leave our internship and come running," Gwen added. "Aria would inform us if it's necessary."
The others nodded in understanding. Peter, seeing the conversation was over, turned to Harry, "Right, Harry, I forgot to ask—how's your dad? I'm sure he wasn't happy with Oscorp collapsing a few weeks ago."
Harry awkwardly smiled and leaned back, sighing, "He's on edge. Every little thing sets him off. He mentioned having to use more than half of his bank account to restart Oscorp. They've already begun reconstruction."
Peter nodded before asking, "Have they made contact with him recently?"
Harry shook his head, "Not that I'm aware of. They've been quiet for the most part."
"They?" MJ asked.
"Yeah, who are you guys talking about?" Felicia inquired.
"Wait, we haven't told you guys?" Peter said in surprise.
"Told us what?" Felicia groaned.
"I think we might have forgotten to inform them," Gwen said awkwardly.
"Oh my god, just tell us already," Felicia exclaimed.
Peter turned towards Harry, "It's your call. It mostly involves your past."
Harry nodded, "We're a team. They deserve to know everything."
Harry took a deep breath, interlocking his fingers on the table. "My father is a Hydra agent."
"..."
"..."
"WHAT!?" Both MJ and Felicia shouted simultaneously.
"You mean that terrorist organization from history class? Didn't Captain America take them all out before sacrificing himself?" Felicia asked in shock.
Harry, Peter, and Gwen stared at her, saying in unison, "Cut off one head, and two more shall take its place."
MJ and Felicia shivered at their response.
Harry, Gwen, and Peter proceeded to explain and show them everything they had uncovered so far, from how it involved Peter's parents to Norman's involvement with Hydra.
"So cool," Felicia remarked.
Everyone slowly stared at Felicia, giving her weird looks. She shrugged, "What? It's like we're in the middle of a sinister plot in a movie, and it's our job to stop it."
Everyone shook their heads. Peter then asked, "Is there anything anyone else wants to say before I end this meeting?"
Seeing everyone shake their heads, Peter nodded. "Good. With this, I hereby declare this meeting over."
The hologram disappeared as they all stood up from their seats.
"Now that the meeting is over, you guys know what this means, right?" Peter asked.
They looked at him in confusion until Peter thrust his hand forward, "IT'S MORPHIN TIME!"
"No!" The girls all shouted, putting an end to it as they walked away to suit up.
Harry looked a bit disappointed that they weren't going to do it again.
"Well, it looks like it'll just be the Blue and Green Ranger for now," Peter sighed.
Harry then looked at Peter and asked, "So if we're blue and green, what are the others?"
"MJ is red, Gwen is Pink... or she could be Yellow due to her blond hair, but let's go with Pink for now, while Felicia is the Black Ranger," Peter decided.
Harry chuckled and playfully smacked Peter's chest, "Let's just go and get changed already, you doofus."
And just like that, they all equipped their outfits, grabbed their gear, exited their hideout, and began their patrol of New York City.
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Location: Russia, Soviet Union
A meeting convened among the top leaders of the Soviet Union, accompanied by their military officials. The Soviet military general began by presenting his latest intelligence findings.
"The spies embedded within the Yankee military have brought us crucial information," he announced, prompting the gathered leaders to lean in with curiosity.
Operating a remote control, the general activated a projector displaying images of Spider-Man swinging through the city alongside Ghost-Spider and others.
"What exactly are you showing us, General?" one of the leaders inquired, perplexed.
"The U.S. military is seeking to recruit these super-powered individuals to bolster their forces," the general explained. "They envision using them to advance their military might and potentially dominate the world. With such capabilities, they could march through our borders and coerce surrender."
He pressed another button, revealing images of Spider-Man holding up the Oscorp Building and Gwen stabilizing two skyscrapers.
"Just imagine the implications if they mass-produce these abilities among their soldiers," the general continued, emphasizing the potential threat.
Growing anxious, the main leaders pressed for a solution. "And I assume you have a plan to counter this?" one asked cautiously.
"Yes, with your approval, I will introduce our genetics expert, Dr. Sergei Ivanovich Valkov, to elaborate on his proposed solution," the general replied confidently.
Dr. Valkov, a man with slicked-back black hair, glasses, and a lab coat, stepped forward and took control of the presentation. "Based on our intelligence, their powers stem from a spider-related genetic enhancement," he began.
He unveiled a sophisticated machine equipped with multiple screens and robotic arms. "This is my invention, the DNA Splicer. It allows precise manipulation of genetic material using CRISPR-Cas9 technology, capable of creating new species, enhancing existing ones, or correcting genetic defects at a molecular level."
"Please get to the point, Dr. Valkov," urged the main leader impatiently.
"Right, sir. With this machine, we can splice the DNA of our soldiers with that of various animals, including insects like the ones embodied by Spider-Man. The possibilities are vast," Dr. Valkov explained.
A skeptical leader interjected, "Are you proposing experiments on our soldiers?"
The general intervened, reassuringly, "Only those who volunteer, those dedicated to serving our nation. We await your authorization to proceed."
The leaders deliberated in hushed tones, displaying a range of emotions from contemplation to disapproval. After a brief discussion, they reached a consensus.
"Very well, General. You have convinced us," one declared firmly. "Proceed with caution, ensure this remains classified, and thwart any attempts by the Yankees to replicate these super-powered soldiers."
The general saluted crisply. "As you command."
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A/n: someone insinuated that the last chapter was the perfect chapter to end the volume, and I couldn't agree more so welcome to the 4th volume everyone, now here are some after words:
Like always I like to ask which were your favorite moments, the volume had a lot of good ones, like the initial party scene where the RKO happened, holding up the buildings, the introduction chapter of the 3 villains…
For some reason my favorite one was chatting with Felicia on the rooftop. I don't know why it's just something about that chapter that I just like.
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