Chapter 23: Chapter 23: Green Paper
A/N: Yesterday winner was ilove_3260.
Today insert a GIF of Rhino Here.
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Getting up bright and early I had a filling breakfast.
I then left to go and pick up Gwen.
After which we headed straight for the Baxter Building. The stars in Gwens' eyes getting larger as we got closer to our destination.
"Looks like someone's excited." I spoke.
"And you're not Peter?" Gwen asked me. "I mean not only are we about to me the Fantastic Four, but also Doctor Susan Storm and Doctor Reed Richards. Some of the smartest scientist in the entire world!"
"Yeah, I know. I've met them both before." I replied.
"Still, why aren't you more excited?" She asked.
"Oh I am. I'm just better hiding it than you." I mused. Putting a smirk on my face. "Though if you wish to learn my methods I may be open to teaching you young Padawan."
"Nah, I'm good." Gwen casually replied.
"Ouch!" I playfully exclaimed. "That one hurt."
Laughing afterwards. Gwen joining me.
The two of us doing so until we reached the Baxter Building.
Where HERBIE was floating outside the buildings front entrance.
"Good morning Mr. Parker. A pleasure to see you again." HERBIE spoke. He then turned his head to Gwen. "And who is this?"
"My friend from school, and the second smartest person there, Gwendolyn Stacy." I spoke. Ignoring the glare Gwen started to give me when I called her "second smartest".
Though when she beats me on all our tests in all our subjects then I'll stop calling her that. But until then that's going to be one of her nicknames in my book. "You see she and I were visiting a friend yesterday when she overheard my conversation with Doctor Storm and asked if she could come along. So I brought her. I hope that's okay. Also, good morning to you as well."
"Yes, it's fine." HERBIE replied. "Also hello there Ms. Stacy. I am-"
"-Your HERBIE the A.I. assistant of Doctor Richards and the rest of the Fantastic Four." Gwen spoke, finishing HERBIE's sentence for him.
"Yes, that's correct." HERBIE replied. "Well then, if you'll both please follow me." He said.
HERBIE then shifted his position in the air using the thrusters on his chassis where a persons feet and legs would normally be.
Those thrusters emitting some sort of energy.
Making me wonder what technology Reed used to build HERBIE in the first place.
Like did he use anti-gravity technology, or something else.
Oh, I really wish I could get a look at HERBIE original design plans.
Especially since I plan to build my own artificial intelligence/robot companion someday.
Since all the best people in fiction seem to have one.
Tony Stark, and by extension the Avengers, have J.A.R.V.I.S., the F4 of course have HERBIE, in Mass Effect there is EDI, the X-Men have Danger, you know when she's not imitating a terminator and trying to kill them, Master Chief has Cortana, the Skywalker family in Stars Wars have R2-D2 and C-3PO, and of course we can't forget the goat Revan with HK-47.
That's one of the many reasons I'm going to create my own A.I./robot companion in the future.
As HERBIE enter the Baxter Building Gwen and I followed.
We then took the elevator up to the floors used personally by the F4. After which HERBIE led us straight to Reed's personal lab.
"Damn you matchstick! Get back here and take your punches like a man!"
"Hello no, rock face!"
Where we walked in on Benjamin Grimm, also known as the Thing, trying and failing to catch Jonathan Storm, also known as the Human Torch.
[Insert Image of Benjamin Grimm/The Thing Here]
[Insert Image of Jonathan Storm/Human Torch Here]
Susan and Reed completely ignoring the arguing pair as they each worked using different holographic screens.
That is until HERBIE, Gwen, and I entered the laboratory.
When we did Susan was the first to notice us.
"Ah Mr. Parker, welcome back." She said.
"Ow!"
Right after she did Johnny and Ben stopped in their tracks, as if suddenly frozen in place. But I knew better. They had been caught by Susan's force fields.
"Hey sis, what's the big idea?!"
"Yeah Susie. Relax. I wasn't going to kill matchstick. I was just going to rough him up a little bit is all, like usual."
"No. Now that's enough out of the both of you. We have guests." Susan spoke, a firmness in her voice.
"Yes." The two said in unison.
"Good." Susan said.
After she did both Johnny and Ben fell face first onto the ground.
While Susan walked up to my little group. Her gaze going to Gwen. "Peter, who is-"
-HiI'mGwenStacyandI'moneofyourbiggestsfans!" Gwen screamed. A happy smile on her face. "Oh I'm sorry. I am. Uh, let me try that again." She spoke. Suddenly realizing how much she just embarrassed herself.
"No, it's okay. I got it Miss Stacy. And it's a pleasure to meet you to." Susan said.
She then offered her hand to Gwen to then grasped it without any hesitation and began shaking it.
"My Peter, your girlfriend is very well mannered." Reed said, joining us.
Leading Gwen to start blushing. "Boyfriend! No, no, no! Peter isn't my boyfriend. We're not dating Doctor Richards. He's just a friend."
"Yeah, we're just friends." I spoke.
For now, that is.
"On I see. My mistake then." Reed said.
"Hey stretch, Susie, who are these kids?" Ben asked, walking up. Johnny alongside him.
"Yes. Ben, Johnny, this is Peter Parker. The one Susan and I made the deal with for that new Hydrogel." Reed spoke. "And the girl standing next to him is his friend, Gwen Stacy."
"Nice to meet you both." I told them.
"Yeah, the same." Gwen added.
"Likewise kids." Ben said.
"Yeah, what the rock man said." Johnny added. He then put on what he thought was a charming smile. "So Gwen, you're a fan of the Fantastic Four huh? So, how about I give you a private tour of our base?"
"No, I'm good." Gwen easily replied. "In fact I'm right where I want to be. I mean Doctor Richards your lab is just like a work of art." She said.
Johnny sighing and running a hand down his face. "Oh, another scientist."
"And what's wrong with science?" I asked him.
"Nothing man, it's just I'm around it all the time, and then I finally meet some people my own age and they'rec into it too, so..."
"Ah, I get you." I replied. "But you know science isn't my only interest. I'm also into skateboarding. How about you, you?"
"Ah, before this conversation goes any further let's conclude our business for the day, Peter." Susan spoke up.
"Yeah. Let's." I replied.
With that Susan and I stepped away from the group for a moment and she led me to a desk.
She then picked up a check off of it and handed it to me. "There's your first royalty. Of which you'll receive one of every month."
"Thank youuu...." I trailed off.
Since the numbers on the check were $300,000.
Blinking several times, and lightly pinching myself, to make sure I wasn't dreaming, I looked up from the check to Susan. "Doctor Storm not that I'm complaining. But is this check real?"
"It is Peter." Susan replied. "Like I told you yesterday we got numerous pre-orders." She spoke.
"I see." I spoke.
I then placed the check securely in my pocket. Resisting with all my might to jump and scream like a little kid.
Since now I've got the money.
The green paper that makes the world go round.
And it feels oh so very fucking good.
Once Susan and I concluded our business we re-joined the others.
Where we all then chatted for a while.
Until eventually Gwen and I said our farewells to the four and left the Baxter Building.
After which Gwen suddenly pulled me into a hug.
"Okay?" I said. Returning the hug. "Um, this is nice and all Gwen but why the sudden skinship?"
"It's a thank you for letting me meet the Fantastic Four and Doctor Storm" She replied.
Gwen then continued hugging me for a few more seconds before she broke it. "So, how did you like your gift?"
"It was nice. But a date or a kiss would've been better." I spoke.
"Wow, so you think you're worth such gifts huh?"
"Yeah, not to brag or anything but I'm worth those two things and much more." I replied. Putting a smirk on my face.
"Well unfortunately I don't give out gifts like that so easily."
"Then I'll just have to work on earning them." I said.
"We'll see." Gwen said. Laughing a bit.
Likely thinking I was joking just now.
But soon she'll see I most certainly wasn't.
The two of us then went our separate ways after this.
Me heading straight for the bank.
Where I deposited half my check into my personal account.
Since May and Ben made sure I opened a bank account ages ago.
Meanwhile I had the rest of the money made out into another check, for May and Ben.
After I concluded my business at the bank I headed home.
I then called for May and Ben, since they were both currently home from work, and handed the check over to them.
The two of them looking like I slapped them when I did.
"Peter. This is so much money." Ben said.
"Where did you get it?" May asked.
"From the deal I made with the Fantastic Four I told you both about. It's finally bearing fruit. And this is your guys share."
"Our share?" May questioned. "Exactly how much money did you make Peter?" She asked.
So I told her.
Leading both May and Ben to look like I'd slapped them again.
"Son we appreciate this. But-"
"-Ah, no buts uncle Ben." I interrupted. "Same for you aunt May. Look I'm not a little kid anymore. I know we struggle all the time to get by. And I want that to stop. I want us to live well and not have to worry about bills and debt collectors. But more than that I want to pay you both back for taking me in. Not to mention we're family, and family sticks together. So take the money. Besides, I'll be making tons more in the future. This is just a drop in the bucket."
After I finished my little speech May and Ben shared a quick look before they both signed in resignation.
"Okay. We'll take the money." Ben said.
"Good." I said. Putting a smile on my face.
I then pulled both May and Ben into a group hug. "I love you guys."
"And we love you too Peter." May said.
"We do." Ben added.
The two of them deepening our group hug.
Which lasted for several more seconds before we broke apart.
Once we did we went out separate ways.
Leading to me heading out again, and then going on a little shopping spree to various electronic stores around the city.
Where I only used cash, and covered up my face of course.
Since you can never be too careful.
Moving on.
After I purchased everything I wanted I portal'd the materials and myself to the Spider's Den.
Where I began working on the prototypes for two new inventions that would assist in my crime fighting duties.
The Spider Tracers, and the Spider Bots from the Insomniac Spiderman game.
I also bought some equipment to upgrade my lab.
Then after a few hours of working I returned home, had dinner with my family, then snuck out to go in my nightly patrol.
I then washed, rinsed, and repeated this cycle.
While also going to school, and hanging out with my friends. Continuing to up my flirting with Gwen.
Felicia also became a part of our friend group too.
I also started using my social media accounts on my untraceable phone to build up my profile with the public. As well as continued my magical studies on top of everything else.
So all was going smoothly.
Until it wasn't.
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[April 8th, 2011]
(3rd Person: POV)
Standing inside of a large room, with several monitors on the walls around him, a large man deathly pale white skin and matching hair, wearing a pristine black suit stood in front of a desk.
The name of this man, Alonzo Lincoln.
To many he is an upstanding citizen, but in reality he is a criminal enforcer.
Who goes by the nickname of Tombstone.
[Insert Image of Alonzo Lincoln/Tombstone Here]
"What is it you need done boss?" Lincoln asked the man, sitting in the chair behind the desk in front of him.
Which is a large heavyset man, with a bald head. Who despite his size is dressed in pristine clothing, which consists of a white and purple suit.
The name of this man is Wlison Fisk.
Who just like Lincoln, to the general public is an upstanding citizen. But in reality he is New York's most dangerous criminal, who control all crime in the city.
Owning the moniker of Kingpin.
[Insert Image of MCU Kingpin Here]
Without saying a word Fisk reached into his top desk drawer and pulled out several photos, which he then tossed in Lincoln direction.
All of the photos pictures of Spiderman.
"This bug is becoming a nuisance. Just like that damn devil in Hell's Kitchen. And you know how I feel about nusiances." Fisk spoke in a dark and commanding tone of voice.
"Understood boss." Lincoln replied. "Consider the Spiderman problem solved." He spoke.
Putting a vicious grin on his face.
Already imaging crushing the head of his newest target in the palm of his hands.