Chapter 92: Green Goblin Spider, Spider Beast Peter, Ghost Spider Fighting
In London, George and Trish looked at their daughter, Gwen, with concern. "Are you really sure about this?" George asked.
"Yeah, I think New York is the right place for me," Gwen replied with a smile. She took a lingering look at Cambridge University, the place she had once dreamed of studying. It was a childhood aspiration she had to set aside.
"Alright, let's head back to New York," George said, leading the way. But just then, a clash in the air caught their attention—a figure in a red spider suit battling another in green armor atop a hoverboard.
"Spider-Man?!" echoed the cries of people around, drawing the Stacys' attention.
George's expression turned stern. "Come on, let's get out of here," he urged, guiding the family away. As the fight between the two figures escalated over London, the city's military and police forces mobilized, but the combatants' power far outmatched them. Green Goblin's rockets streaked through the air, while Peter, in his red spider suit, gracefully dodged the attacks.
Gwen's expression tightened as a shiver ran through her, a sense of danger that felt oddly familiar. "They were bitten by spiders too," she whispered under her breath.
Above, a massive web had been woven across the London skyline, with Peter's voice ringing out, mocking his opponent. "Harry, you got injected with spider serum too, huh? But you can't beat me!"
Gwen froze as she recognized the voices. Harry Osborn? And the other one—Peter Parker? Weren't they best friends?
Harry, now furious, shouted back, "Peter, I'll kill you to avenge my father!" His eyes were wild with anger, firing webs from his hands to create barriers around Peter, trying to trap him.
Watching the scene unfold, Gwen's heart pounded. "Those are my classmates," she realized, shocked by how deeply their enmity ran.
Peter's mocking voice cut through the air. "Tsk, tsk, Harry, did that damned Ethan Hayes tell you everything? Do you really think he's a good guy?" His frustration was clear, fueled by the changes Ethan had brought into their lives. Peter had fled to London to escape Ethan's growing influence.
Hearing Ethan's name, Harry's face twisted with rage. He drew a broadsword from his back—a weapon forged with advanced technology and trained under a master swordsman. "You're just a parting gift from Ethan, Peter."
Gwen couldn't believe her ears—her two friends locked in a deadly battle, all while invoking her boyfriend's name. What did Ethan have to do with this? she wondered, torn between concern for her family and her desire to intervene. Reluctantly, she followed her father's instructions, but once they reached the safety of their hotel, she changed into her Ghost Spider suit and slipped out through the window, heading back to the battle. She needed answers, especially about Ethan's involvement.
Perched on a distant clock tower, Hawkeye and Natasha Romanoff observed the clash below. "We tracked Peter Parker here after he left New York with Dr. Connors. He's been altered by the spider serum developed by Osborn, combined with the lizard serum," Natasha explained, a small smile playing on her lips.
Hawkeye adjusted his binoculars, watching Harry's blade slice through Peter's resilient skin, only for the wounds to heal almost instantly. "This regenerative ability—it's on par with that of Wolverine," he remarked.
Natasha shook her head. "No, it's different. The healing from the lizard serum isn't as innate as the power of a mutant like Logan. Peter's healing burns through energy quickly. It's powerful but not limitless."
Suddenly, Hawkeye caught sight of another figure joining the fray. "It's Ghost Spider," he announced, handing the binoculars to Natasha. Through the lens, she spotted Gwen's sleek form, wearing her black and white suit.
Natasha couldn't help but feel a pang of envy at the sight. Gwen's grace, athleticism, and youthful spirit shone through, traits she knew Ethan admired. As she watched, she wondered if Ethan might have followed Gwen back to London.
"He might have," she murmured, more to herself than to Hawkeye.
"Maybe, but we're here to find Dr. Connors, not dig up Ethan's secrets," Barton replied, focusing on their mission. They both knew that dealing with Peter's mutation would take more than their current resources.
Meanwhile, in the thick of the fight, Harry lunged at Peter with his enhanced strength. Peter's body twisted, revealing the monstrous spider limbs that sprouted from his back. "You're just playing catch-up, Harry! This is the true power of the second stage of spider evolution!" Peter boasted.
But before he could land a decisive blow, a figure swooped in—Ghost Spider, her kick sending Peter flying. Peter snarled, baring his fangs as he turned his attention to her.
"Hey, ugly, you almost hurt me there," Gwen taunted, her voice muffled by her mask.
"Gwen?" Harry's voice faltered, recognizing her.
"Gwen?!" Peter echoed, confusion momentarily breaking through his anger.
Gwen covered her mouth in surprise. "Oops, guess I forgot to disguise my voice," she said sheepishly, perching on a nearby wall. "Look, we're all old friends. Can't we just talk this out?"
But Harry's expression darkened. "What's there to talk about, Gwen? Peter's a monster—he tore my father apart!" he shouted, his voice thick with grief.
Peter snapped back, "Your father ruined my life, Harry! He was the reason my parents had to run. He's the one who deserved it!"
Gwen's hope for a peaceful resolution dissolved as their accusations flew. This was a feud too deep to resolve with words alone.
"You're both stubborn! Fine, I'll just end this myself!" Harry growled, his body expanding with the power of the new Black Widow Spider serum. His frame grew, muscles rippling as dark spider markings spread across his skin.
"You think you've got an edge, but I've evolved beyond what Osborn's tech can give you," Peter taunted, his spider limbs slashing through the air like deadly blades.
Harry adjusted his grip on his broadsword, Ethan's instructions echoing in his mind—"Remember, cut off his head."
High above, Psylocke, the British mutant superhero, descended with her energy blade, severing the tangled webs. "You two need to remember—you're in London, my territory," she declared, her voice calm yet commanding.
With her arrival, Harry retreated, summoning his hoverboard, while Peter disappeared into the shadows. Gwen, realizing she was outmatched, checked her watch. "Sorry, everyone, I've got a flight to catch!" she quipped, slipping away before things could escalate further.
Natasha watched the scene unfold from the shadows, thinking back on the tangled connections between Ethan, Osborn, and the many people caught in their web. What are you hiding, Ethan? she wondered, as Gwen returned to the hotel.
As Gwen packed her bags, she thought about Ethan's secrets, vowing to confront him when she returned. You have a lot to explain, Ethan, she thought, boarding the plane back to New York with a mix of anticipation and dread.
On the plane, Gwen was surprised to find Natasha sitting next to her. "Hello, Miss Stacy. I'm Natasha Romanoff, Osborn Group's Director of Security," Natasha introduced herself with a smile. "I know you're close to Mr. Ethan, so I thought we might have a chat."
Gwen's eyes narrowed. "Why do I get the feeling you're more than just a security director, Ms. Romanoff?"
Natasha kept her smile. "Let's just say I'm very interested in the company you keep, Gwen."
As they settled in for the flight, Gwen couldn't shake the sense that the mysteries surrounding Ethan ran far deeper than she had realized. And she was determined to uncover them.
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