07

Peter, Jessica and Gwen leave school together, chatting animatedly about their relationship. They arrive at the school gate, where George Stacy, Gwen's father, is waiting for her in his car.

George - Hello, daughter. How was your day?

Gwen - It was great, Dad. We finished our science work and it was amazing.

George - That's great. And these are your friends?

Gwen - Yes, this is Peter and this is Jessica. They're from my class.

Peter - Hello, Mr. Stacy. It's a pleasure to meet you.

Jessica - Hi, Mr. Stacy. We're Gwen's friends.

George - Nice to meet you. You seem to be good students.

Peter - Thank you, sir. We try to do our best.

Jessica - Yes, we like to study and learn new things.

George - That's great. Well, we have to go. Gwen, get in the car.

Gwen - Okay, Dad. Bye, guys. See you tomorrow.

Peter - Bye, Gwen. See you tomorrow.

Jessica - Bye, Gwen. Take care.

Gwen gets into the car and waves to Peter and Jessica. George starts the engine and drives out of the parking lot. Peter and Jessica look at each other and smile.

Peter - Shall we go?

Jessica - Let's go.

Peter and Jessica hold hands and walk home.

Pov Norman Osborne

Norman Osborne enters the meeting room, where several men and women in suits are waiting for him with serious expressions. He takes a seat at the head of the table, without looking at anyone.

Board member 1 - Mr. Osborne, we've called you here to discuss the situation at oscorp. As you may know, the company is facing a serious financial and image crisis.

Norman - So what. You have no idea what you're talking about. I'm a genius, a visionary, a pioneer. I created oscorp from nothing, I turned it into a science and technology powerhouse. You owe it all to me!

Board member 2 - Mr. Osborne, we recognize your merits, but we also have to acknowledge your mistakes. You have put the company at risk with your secret and dangerous projects, which have cost millions of dollars and human lives. You were also involved in criminal activities.

Norman - I didn't do any of that!

Councillor 3 - Mr. Osborne, please stop denying reality. You need to take responsibility for your actions and face the consequences.

Norman - This is all a farce, a conspiracy to bring me down! You're all against me, you're ungrateful, you're traitors! Do you know how much I've sacrificed for this company?

Norman gets up from his chair and hits the table hard, making everyone startle.

Norman - I sacrificed myself! I sacrificed myself!

He leaves the room, slamming the door behind him. The directors and shareholders look at each other, not knowing what to do.

Shareholder 1: What now? How are we going to save oscorp from this situation?

Shareholder 2: Maybe we can try to improve our public image by showing that we care about society and the environment.

Shareholder 3: How?

Shareholder 2: How about we invite some students to visit the company? We can show them our facilities, our projects and our values. Maybe that way we can regain people's trust.

Shareholder 1: That's an interesting idea. But will it work?

Shareholder 2: It doesn't hurt to try.

Pov Peter

Peter was in his room, thinking about buying a new house for his uncles. And a new house for him to live in with his wives, although he thought that because of some sentimental attachment his aunt and uncle might refuse to move.

That didn't really matter to him, since he could also renovate the house.

Peter - Brainiac, how are things with Norman?

Brainiac - He's been removed from the company and the police are planning to arrest him, but everything will be kept secret to avoid the press.

Peter - As soon as you know the time of the arrest, let the press know. I also want you to hack into Norman's bank accounts and make some investments with a high chance of loss.

Brainiac - Everything will be done as ordered.

Peter, spoke in his thoughts. "Liz Allen, what do I do with you?"

Pov Norman

Norman - Harry, what are you doing here? Shouldn't you be at school?

Harry - Dad, I need to talk to you. Have you seen what's happening on the internet?

Norman - I don't care about the internet. I've got more important things to do.

Harry: Dad, please listen. They've found out everything. Everything you've done. The illegal experiments, the murders, the corruption...

Norman: That's ridiculous. This is a conspiracy to bring me down. They're jealous of my success. They're lying.

Harry - Dad, there's no point in denying it. I've seen the evidence. I know the truth.

Norman - You've seen the evidence? Do you believe this lie? Are you on their side?

Harry - No, Dad, I'm on your side. I'm your son. I love you.

Norman - You don't love me. You're weak. A traitor. A coward.

Harry - No, Dad, please...

Norman - Get out of here. Get out of my office. Get out of my life.

Harry - Dad...

Norman - GET OUT!

Harry leaves Norman's office crying. Norman is left alone, furious and frightened. Norman's phone rings. He answers it.

Norman - Hello?

Politician - Norman, it's me.

Norman: Who are you?

Politician - One of your political allies. One of the last ones left.

Norman: What do you want?

Politician: I want to warn you. The police are coming to arrest you tonight.

Norman - What? How do you know?

Politician - I have my contacts. They have an arrest warrant for you. They have enough evidence to convict you.

Norman: That's impossible. It's a trap.

Politician: It's not a trap, Norman. It's game over. You're finished.

Norman: No, I'm not finished. I still have power. I still have resources.

Politician - Norman, don't be crazy. You can't fight this alone. You have to give yourself up.

Norman - Never. I won't give up. I'll fight to the end.

Politician - Then you're a fool. Goodbye, Norman.

The politician hangs up the phone.

Norman is irritated by the politician's behavior when a butler knocks on the door.

Butler - Sir, Miss Emma Frost is here to see you.

Norman - Let her in - trying to disguise his nervousness. He knew that Emma Frost was a powerful telepath and that she worked for Sebastian Shaw, a dangerous man.

Emma Frost entered the office with a cold smile on her face.

Emma - Hello, Norman. I hope you don't mind my unexpected visit," she said, taking a seat in an armchair.

Norman got up from his chair and walked over to the window.

Norman - What do you want from me, Emma? You know that I'm an ally of the Hellfire Club. I finance their operations and their projects," he said, trying to sound confident.

Emma: "Don't play the fool, Norman. "You know very well that Shaw is furious with you. He thinks you could expose our organization if you're arrested," said Emma, glaring at him.

Norman felt a shiver run down his spine. He knew that Emma could read his mind and that she wasn't lying. He was afraid of what Shaw might do to him.

Norman - Please, Emma, don't do this. Don't kill me. I can give you a lot of money. I can give you anything you want," he begged, breaking out in a cold sweat.

Emma shook her head dismissively. She didn't feel sorry for Norman. She just wanted to fulfill her mission and get her reward.

Emma - You don't interest me at all, Norman. You're just a cowardly worm. The only thing that can convince me to spare your life is if you show me your super soldier serum. Maybe I can use it for my own purposes," she said, with a cruel tone in her voice.

Norman - Fine, I'll give you the serum.

Emma - I can read your mind, I know the serum isn't ready, you're going to inject the serum into yourself if you die my job is done and if you survive I keep the serum, how's that?

Norman - I accept.

Pov Peter

Brainiac - Peter, I have news.

Peter - Go ahead.

Brainiac - Norman got a call from Senator Owen warning him about the police.

Peter - Hack this senator and post any criminal activity of his on the internet.

Brainiac - It will be done.

Peter left his room and went downstairs, finding his aunt and uncle Ben and May in the living room.

Aunt May - Where are you going, Peter? - asked with a fond smile.

Peter - I'm going for a walk, Aunt May. I need some fresh air.

Uncle Ben - All right, but don't take too long. Dinner will be ready soon," he said with a worried tone.

Peter - Don't worry, Uncle Ben. I'll be back soon.

He left the house and walked around the corner. He looked around and saw that no one was around. He then used his super-vision and focused on Norman Osborne's house, which was a few kilometers away. He saw that there were a few guards at the entrance and at the windows, but none of them seemed to be watching the sky. He smiled again and prepared to fly.

He leapt into the air, accelerated his flight and was soon flying over the city, feeling the wind on his face and the adrenaline in his body. He felt free and powerful, as if nothing could stop him.

He got close to Norman's house and slowed down. He entered a cloud and used his x-ray vision to see inside the house, he was curious when he saw Norman scared of a hot blonde, but when he sharpened his hearing he heard the name Emma Frost.

Peter - Interesting