We managed to get Reed into the Helicarrier and
into the med bay. Ben Johnny and I watched as the medical doctors and Sue worked on Reed's burns, doing their best to save
what they could.
I eavesdropped for a bit and heard them say they had managed to save Reed's eye, though the majority of his face was still
paralyzed.
I had the suit pull my mask back revealing my real face. Usually I wouldn't ever do that but now...well, I didn't really see the
point.
Johnny hanged his head in shame, "it's all my fault."
Ben and I turned to him. "Kid, how the hell is this your fault?" Ben asked.
"I...I should have stopped Reed," Johnny locked away, "or I should have been the one to try and help Doom. If it was me-"
"Then Doom would have blasted your face off," I hissed, "the only reason Reed survived is because of his elasticity saved him
from the blast, though not the heat."
They were silent once again, our eyes went to Reed's unconscious body and Sue working tirelessly over it.
I heard footsteps slowly approach, I turned to see Fury and Tony standing outside the medbay doors. Tony wore a nice looking
beige suit with a purple undershirt and Fury had his ushal black trench coat on. They nodded me over and I sighed.
"I'll be right outside," I told Ben and Johnny as I walked out and met the two men, "it's nice to see you again Tony," I told him as
I shut the door behind me, "how have you and Riri been?"
"Eh, I can't complain," Tony shrugged, "having a daughter isn't all that easy but...well, she's my kid. Sometimes she's impossible,"
Tony sighed as he rubbed her eyes, "you know she wants to become a superhero?"
I raised an eyebrow, "oh? Really?"
"Yeah, apparently a friend gave her the idea, even gave her a name, Ironheart," Tony said glaring at me.
I smirked, "cool name."
"The last thing we need is another Stark playing hero," Fury snorted, "I can barely stand one of you."
"Yeah, but the thing is I trust Riri to be responsible a lot more than I trust Tony," I snorted.
"You know that hurt, right here," Tony tapped his chest. His smiled slowly dropped as he patted my shoulder, "how are you
doing kid?"
I blinked, "what do you mean?"
"You secret identity just got exposed to the whole world," Fury spoke, "I think he's asking if you need a paper bag to breath
into or something."
I sighed, running my fingers through my hair in stress, "I guess...I guess with everything that went on, I didn't really have the
time to process it all. Hell...I don't even know where to start."
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"I have a suggestion," Fury spoke up, "your aunt and uncle...they are onboard. Don't worry, nothing happened to them," he held
out a hand to stop my question before it came out, "I got them out before anything happened. But...they are still confused. You
need to talk to them Peter."
I sighed, "yeah...I suppose. Is my dad here as well?"
Fury nodded, "yes. All three of them are in a room, I can show you if you want," he motioned forward and we left.
"So, new suit?" Tony asked looking at the black and silver suit.
I nodded, "yup. I figured it was time for an upgrade anyway."
"Hm, interesting. Nano robots?" Tony asked.
I nodded, "just for the initial process. The material is actually a new invention called the Unstable Molecule Fabric. Tear proof,
stretches to any degree, fireproof. Basically anything you do to it it will retain its shape and form."
"Impressive," Fury noted, "is it also bullet proof?"
"Usually no, but my suit is," I tapped the armour, "but if need be it can change its structure to make it bullet proof."
"How so?" Tony asked.
"Well," I taped my belt buckle causing a soft beep to ring out, "scan and replicate."
"Scan complete," came Sexy's almost immediate reply from my suit, "what shall I save the design as?"
"Tony Stark's suit," I replied, "activate the new saved suit design."
"Understood," Sexy replied as suddenly the shimmered and transformed. Tony and Fury were surprised as instead of my
costume I now stood in a suit similar to Tony's, except it was tailor made for me.
"How do I look?" I asked as I checked out the suit's, "hm, comfy. I think I'm going to keep this one. Sexy, give it a 5 out of 5
would you?"
"Yes Peter."
Tony reached out and touched the fabric, his eyes widening, "it feels like real fabric, but it isn't is it?"
I shock my head, "no. You see the property of the unstable molecule fabric is just that, unstable. Meaning it's form can change,
like memory fabric. It's entire structure is controlled by my AI, meaning I can change it to any form I wish."
Tony's eyes went wide, "does that mean it can also turn metallic?"
"It can yes, but I would need the specs first," I patted the belt buckle, "the system's still new. All I have stored is your suit, my
Black Spider armour and the classic armour setting," I snapped my fingers and immediately my suit changed into my black and
red armour, complete with metal helmet.
"Amazing," Tony whirled, "a self changing fabric that can even turn into metal...this could remove the need for clothes, you do
know that right?"
"Set into suit mode," I spoke as the costume changed, putting me back into Tony's Suit, "yeah, I do. Why do you think it took so
long for me to finish this? It's a very important product after all."
"How much for a dozen of them?" Fury asked.
I hummed, "well how much are you willing to pay?"
"How much did it cost to research?"
"Half a billion dollars," I shrugged.
Fury's one visible eye widened, "I know army suppliers that charge twice as much for a project. I'm surprised you managed to
create something so revolutionary with such a cheap cost."
"That's because Peter worked smarter, not harder," Tony smirked, "hey kid, now that you're whole secret is out, you want to
maybe hang out with me and Banner? I mean, the Baxter building was burnt las I saw."
I chuckled, "thanks for the offer Tony, but no. We can rebuild the Baxter tower...as long as there is a Fantastic Four, there will be
a Baxter foundation. But..." I sighed, "damn it, I don't know what to do."
"Well, when it comes to things like this I always find taking things one step at a time helps," Fury said as he opened the door to
a meeting room and inside was May, Ben and Richard, all gathered around a table.
"Peter!" May cried out as she jumped out of her set and rushed me, grabbing me in a hug, I could hear her tears clearly, "oh
thank God. Thank god."
I sighed and slowly hugged her back, squeezing tightly, "it's alright Aunt May, I'm alright."
And then, she pulled back and slapped me, hard.
I blinked, it stung, but the shock what just happened impacted me more. I slowly touched my red throbbing cheek and blinked,
"what?"
"You foolish child!" May cried out, "all this time! All this time! What were you thinking?! What did you do?! All those late nights!
All that time, you were risking your life! What if something had happened to you?! What would your uncle and I do?! Did you
even think for one second?! Did you?!"
"May, that's enough," Ben called out, stopping the woman.
"What do you mean?! Ben! He's-he's-"
"A hero," Ben completed, his eyes looking hurt, but understanding, "and he saved lives...many many lives."
"By risking his own?! He's our child Ben! How can you even think about anything else?! H-how-"
"-With great power, comes great responsibility," Richard spoke up, gaining everyone's attention. He stood up and walked over,
"Peter did what he thought was right...what he believed was right...and he did a damn good job at it."
May glared at Richard, "did you know?"
The man looked at her and nodded, "yes...I did."
"And you let him continue?! What if something had happened to him?! What if-"
"If I may interfere for one moment," Tony spoke up, "ma'am, might say something? You're nephew is one of the greatest heroes I
have ever met...and I am including Captain America on that list."
I blinked, immediately Tony had everyone's attention and he took full advantage of that.
"When the Chitauri came...Loki had broken us. He had divided us and we were all each other's throats. But then...your nephew
came into the picture. He talked us down, he told us to pull our heads out of our collective asses and get to work saving the
day. His actions that day saved thousands, if not millions of lives. And the fact that a fifteen year old had more sense that five
grown adults….well, I don't have to tell you how amazing that is."
May and Ben turned to me, they looked down and I think it was at that moment they realised that all those things they heard
Spider-man do, was actually me. I saw Ben smiled softly, but May just grew horrified.
She walked out, not sparing me a second look. "May!" Ben yelled, quickly following his wife. He turned around and looked at
me, "I...I'll try and talk to her."
He soon left, leaving me and Richard with Tony and Fury. I sighed and turned to Fury, "so...what's going to happen now?"
The man sighed, "kid...I honestly don't know," he turned on the television in the room displaying CNN.
"We currently don't have any word as to what the UN is going to do now that Victor Von Doom has been...exiled into another
world. But it is being reported that the UN's verdict still stands, Doom's status as an enemy to humanity will not be revoked. The
overwhelming video evidence streamlined onto the web thanks to Spider-man has turned many people against the Dictator,
some even question if actions need to be taken against Latveria, since they may hold hostile intentions against the Western
world."
I sighed, "don't bring that country into this, for all the wrong Doom did he was actually an effective ruler...kind of," I shrugged.
"Well that's isn't for us to decide anyway," Fury replied as the news changed to a picture of me and Spider-man, the anchor
now talking about the implications of my secret identity getting out.
Fury turned to me, "you going to be okay kid?"
I nodded, "I suppose...but, what's going to happen now? For the first time…I'm totally lost."
"Whatever does happen, we can face it together," Richard placed an arm around me and squeezed gently.
I looked at him, "you're taking this surprisingly well."
Richard sighed, "you're stubborn, just like your mother. I highly doubt something like this would change your mind...besides," he
snorted, "it's not like I can ask you to give up the suit, especially when you just saved the world for what...the third time?"
Tony laughed, "that we know off."
"I'll organize a press meet," Fury said as he took out his phone, "he's a public figure now and someone of note. The entire world
is going to be watching him...Stark, think you can give him a crash course on being a celebrity?"
"Don't worry one eyed wonder, I got this," Tony grinned.
"I don't really think Tony's the best man for this," I groaned.
"Well too bad," Tony snorted, "because unless you have Jay-Z on your speed dial I'm all you have. Now, the first thing you have
to know is that cameras are everywhere, and that you're going to have to get used to them."
I sighed, "fine..." I looked over, fury was about to leave when I called him out, "Fury...wait."
He turne, "what kid?"
I narrowed my eyes, "what did Doom do to get pardoned? What project did he help you out with?"
Tony and Fury shared a look, Tony raised an eyebrow, "yes Fury, I think we would both like to know that."
"It's not important Stark," Fury glared back.
"No, I think it is," Tony argued back, "it's because of you're damn deal with Doom that he was given enough wiggle room to do
this to Peter. So this is on your head."
"I didn't decide to do this Stark!" Fury slammed his fist into the table, "I was against this whole thing! I may be the director of
SHIELD, but that doesn't mean I don't answer to a higher power!"
"The council choose to pardon Doom?" I asked.
Fury sighed before nodding, "yes, they did."
I narrowed my eyes, "why?"
"It's...classified," Fury signed, Tony was about to yell again but fury held up a hand stopping him before he could start, "but...I
can tell you that it's something that will help protect us...to make sure the next time alien come knocking, we can knock right
back."
And without another word Fury walked right out the door. I turned to Tony, "I don't like the sound of that."
The man looked concerned as he nodded, "yeah...neither do I."
"Could you try and figure out what he's planning?" I asked him in a whisper.
"You want me to hack into Fury's personal computer onboard this ship and invade his privacy?" Tony gasped. I raised a
questioning eyebrow and he smirked, "yeah fine, consider it done."
I chuckled, "great...let me know what you find, okay?"
"Deal. But for now let's focus on you. Now, the first thing you have to understand is that people expect you to act a certain
way, and if you don't, that'll draw unneeded attention to yourself. If that was your intention, good job, if not, then don't do it…."
As Tony continued to talk I did pay attention to him. Though in the back of my mind I was wondering just what Fury was talking
about. What could it be? What did Doom help SHIELD make?
Ultron? No….no that would be a chilling thought. Maybe it was that project with the three helicarriers in Winter Soldier...yes. That
could be it.
But I can't be sure because as off right now canon has been thrown out the window. I can't assume anything, so I'll just have to
keep an eye out and my ear to the ground.
An hour later:
After Tony's half hour speech I was dismissed, Richard went to talk to Ben and May while Fury organized an official press meet. I
apparently am going to be a celebrity now, joy.
I visited Reed in the medbay, by now the surgery was over and the recovery process had began. He was unconscious still, the
nurse there told me he wouldn't wake up for some time.
I watched over him for a moment before leaving, the FF had been moved elsewhere to get some rest. I found the room easy
enough and walked in, Johnny and Ben stood over Sue who was on the bed resting, looking exhausted from her time treating
Reed.
"There you are Pete, I've been looking all over for you!" Johnny cried out, "dude, this place blows! They don't have anything to
eat! All they have is like military rations and shit!"
"That's because it's a military ship Johnny," Ben rolled his eyes before turning to us, "you talk with you uncle and aunt?"
I sighed, "yeah...it didn't go so well."
"You sound exhausted kid."
I shrugged, "a little sleepy, but I'll manage….though I am hungry."
Johnny scoffed, "good luck on that front."
I snorted, I then finally noticed Ben still in his robes the same kind I remembered Strange where in Kamar Taj, "they suit you
Ben."
Ben looked down, "oh these? Ha-ha, yeah, I guess. Strange thinks it brings out my eyes."
I raised an eyebrow, "Doctor Stephen Strange?"
"Ah yeah, why? Do you know him?"
I nodded, "in the other world I visited, he was the man who taught me magic. My master and guide."
Ben's eyes widened, "woah, are you serious? I didn't realise...to be honest, he's kind of a dick."
I chuckled, "don't worry, he grows out of it…." and suddenly a question came to my mind, one that didn't let go once it took
root. I sighed, "Ben...by any chance did you happened to also see a girl there?"
"A girl?" Sue asked quickly, glaring at me.
I nodded, "yeah...she's around my age, blonde hair, blue eyes. Tends to stutter a lot and-"
"-you mean Tandy?" Ben asked.
I blinked, "ah, yeah. Do you know her?"
Ben nodded, "yeah. She's kind of the Ancient One's personal student. She, Strange and I actually talk a lot, since we're all from
New York. How did you know her Pete?"
I looked down, "she's my friend...is she being treated well?"
Ben shrugged, "well yes. She's actually struggling a little with controlling her powers but Strange and I help her when we can."
I nodded, "that's good..."
"Who was she?" Sue asked me.
I turned to her I could see jealousy in her eyes. I smiled, "she saved my life...and I failed to save her from making a difficult
choice. In the end...she did it for me..." I sighed, "what the hell am I going to do?"
"Don't' worry man," Johnny said as he sat down next to me, patting my shoulder, "we have your back. You're family after all."
Ben's nodded, "damn straight."
Sue nodded, "without a doubt…" she smiled with a promise, a promise I couldn't figure out.
"By the way kid.. I think I saw your uncle and aunt down the corridor, you might want to talk to them," Ben said sadly, "they look
they want to speak too you but don't have the means."
I sighed, "damn it," Johnny and Sue understood, so I got up and left. I walked around for a bit, I knew where she was, Sexy
could tell as much by hacking into SHIELD's system. But I needed a few moments to just...collect myself.
I finally did manage to gather enough courage to enter the conference room, where I found Ben and May sitting at one end,
May crying in her husband's arms.
She looked up, "Peter..."
"I-I can come back later if you want."
"No," Ben spoke, "no son...come, we need to talk."
I gulped and nodded. I walked up to them and sat down next to them. I couldn't face her, not like this. I hanged my head down
and spoke, "I know you're disappointed in me...I know you're angry that I didn't tell you but I...I'm not that kind of man. When I
got my powers...I didn't want to do any of this. I wanted to just...work, get some cash to pay off our loans and then help change
the world by researching new cures or...something."
"Why did you change your mind?" May asked softly.
"Because...because of that day Hulk trashed Harlem," I told her, "I saw so many people hurt that day...saw them bleeding out. I
knew I had to do something...so I did. I didn't actually start out thinking I would end up...well, here. I figured it would just be
street crimes, gangs, thugs. Low lives, not...well, fighting an inter dimensional army of aliens. But...I knew that if I didn't do what
was needed...people would die."
May was silent for a long time, she said nothing. She looked at me, her tears finally dried. "D-did you have help?"
I nodded, "sometimes...I had friends."
May looked at her husband, the man slimed, "you're certainly happy about all this."
Ben nodded, "why wouldn't I be? He grew up to be a hero...why would I ever feel anything except pride?"
May groaned, "you are both impossible! He's going out endangering his life and you're proud of that?!"
Ben nodded, "indeed I am."
"If it's any consolation, I can practically heal from any injury," I spoke up.
"Oh? Can you heal from a broken back?!" May glared.
I nodded, "ah...probably yeah."
She blinked, "are you serious?"
I nodded, "yes...very."
Ben looked at her, "see, he'll be fine."
"But Ben," May looked worried, "what if-"
"-Would you rather he not have saved all those lives?" Ben asked, "would you rather have him hide and run?"
May was quite for a moment before she spoke, "no...no I would want him to help...but not at the cost of his own life!"
"Sometimes aunt May...sometimes what I do is far more important than my life," I told her, "and sometimes I'm more than willing
to die for what I have to do."
"When? When have you ever thought that would be the right thing to do?!"
"When you and uncle Ben were kidnapped by the same people that kidnapped dad," I told her.
And May was silent. She looked at Ben, the man nodded. She sighed, "so...why a spider?"
I grinned, "Batman was already taken."
It took a while, but May eventually grew to understand why I did what I did. She didn't like it, but she understood. And for now
that was enough.
Eventually Fury came and called me out, apparently we had reached New York. My family and the FF were guided by SHIELD
agents while Fury, Tony and I went to the hangar bay.
Tony smiled, "you ready?"
I took a deep breath and let it out, the stress and pressure of having my secret exposed like a nerve let up. I could
feel...acceptance, May and Ben were proud of me...they didn't hate me. I smiled and looked at Tony, "ready."
Avengers tower:
We stood outside the conference hall in the Avengers tower, the inside was filled with murmurs and people, reporters.
"How are you going to handle this?" Tony asked, "do you want me to be your mouthpiece?"
I shook my head, "no...it's time I face the music."