Chapter 200: Spider-Queen

(A/N: Happy two hundred chapters everyone, i can't believe we have made it this far. I want to thank all my little pookies for the support 🙏❤ much love)

[Third Person's PoV] 

As Harry slowly opened his eyes, he noticed everyone staring at him with wide, astonished expressions. "What? Why are you all looking at me like that?" he asked, his voice still groggy from his meditative trance.

Peter, still in shock, was the first to respond. "Dude... You were mumbling in your meditation. We heard everything."

Harry's face flushed with embarrassment. "What?" His mortified expression was hard to miss.

Peter smirked, a mischievous glint in his eyes. "Nah, I'm just messing with you, man. You should've seen your face! Priceless!" Peter erupted into laughter.

"You... you mother..." Harry muttered, letting the unfinished curse hang ominously in the air.

Peter, however, wasn't done teasing. "But seriously, you are glowing, though."

Harry frowned in confusion and glanced down at his hands. His eyes widened as he saw a faint white aura radiating from his palms and slowly escaping the rest of his body, flickering like soft flames. "Cool…" he whispered, mesmerized by the otherworldly sight.

Seeing his stunned expression, Peter couldn't resist. "Judging by your horrified look earlier, I bet whatever you saw during meditation was wild, it's making me curious" he said with a teasing grin.

Harry shuddered, visibly unsettled. "Over my dead body," he scoffed, clearly unwilling to share the nightmare he'd experienced in his trance.

The Ancient One, who had been observing quietly, turned to MJ, her expression calm but expectant. "The only one left to unlock their potential is you, young lady," she said with a gentle tone.

"Is she going to go through the same thing I went through?" Harry asked, tilting his head in confusion, his curiosity piqued.

"No," the Ancient One replied thoughtfully. "Her block is more physical and spiritual than mental. It's a different challenge entirely."

With that, she approached MJ and smiled warmly before placing a finger on her forehead. "Become aware of the true nature of your potential," she whispered.

MJ's eyes widened in response, her pupils glowing faintly with a purplish hue before they rolled back into her head. She gasped as her mind was thrust into a vivid vision.

In this surreal realm, MJ found herself standing before an imposing throne, crafted entirely from intricately woven spider webs. From her back sprouted four massive, ethereal spider limbs glowing a deep purple, moving as if they had a mind of their own. Her face was transformed; around her two large eyes were smaller, glowing purple ones, giving her an exotic, almost otherworldly appearance. Yet, far from diminishing her beauty, it enhanced it, making her look regal—powerful.

Hundreds of tiny spiders crawled toward her, each carrying a part of a crown. As they worked together, they formed a delicate hand that placed the crown upon her head, declaring her their queen.

With a jolt, MJ snapped back to reality, collapsing to the ground, gasping for air. "Holy guacamole! What was that?" she exclaimed, her voice trembling with disbelief.

Felicia stepped forward, curiosity evident in her eyes. "What did you see?" she asked.

MJ, still catching her breath, shook her head. "I don't even know how to describe it," she murmured, trying to put the experience into words. "It was… intense. I saw... spiders. Hundreds of them... And I was crowned as their queen."

Peter, couldn't resist. He began waving his arms in an exaggerated manner, bowing comically. "All hail Her Spider Highness!"

MJ blushed deeply. "Please don't," she muttered, embarrassed, as the group chuckled in amusement.

Once the laughter subsided, MJ's expression grew serious. "So... what exactly did I unlock?" she asked, still trying to make sense of the experience.

The Ancient One stepped forward again, her voice soft but filled with wisdom. "The spider bite you received gave you not just physical abilities but also a heightened psychic awareness, allowing you to communicate with and control spiders. However, your powers are not just tied to your mind—they are deeply connected to your life force, or chi. Unlike most people, whose chi flows throughout their entire body, your chi is concentrated in your brain, making you uniquely attuned to psychic abilities. You were unaware of this connection, which left you blind to the full scope of your potential. When I opened your third eye, you were able to see the true strength you possess."

"I see…" MJ muttered thoughtfully. "I suppose that makes sense. I always wondered why I could communicate with spiders, and why they… call me their queen."

The Ancient One nodded. "Now that you are aware, your path forward involves mastering your chi and learning to control this energy with precision. This is only the beginning."

After giving MJ a moment to absorb everything, the Ancient One turned to address the entire group. "As this is only your first day of training, we'll begin with the basics. I will teach you how to control your energy and guide it properly. Now, deep breaths, everyone—inhale through the nose, exhale through the mouth."

The others followed her lead, settling into a meditative stance. They closed their eyes and began controlling their breathing.

…

In Lizzy's house, in her room: 

As Peter and Harry headed out to pick up some food, Felicia turned toward the others with an awkward smile, her voice barely above a whisper. "Did you really have to send them out like that?"

Gwen and MJ exchanged sly smiles, while Lizzy sat nearby, looking utterly confused by the exchange.

Felicia glanced at Lizzy before asking, "In front of her?"

Lizzy, frowning, replied, "What did I do?"

Gwen and MJ's silence only deepened the tension, and Felicia groaned, finally caving. She slid to the floor, leaning her head back on the bed as she hugged a pillow tightly. "Urghhhh, fine, you got me! I'm in love with Peter, happy now?" Felicia grumbled, her voice muffled as she buried her face in the pillow.

"Ohhh, girl talk!" Lizzy perked up, sitting up straight in excitement, her confusion quickly fading as she realized what was going on.

Gwen, unable to resist teasing, squished her cheeks and mocked her shock. "Oh my God, really!? I never would have suspected it!" Her tone was flat, her expression deadpan, as she looked directly at Felicia.

Felicia shot her a glare. "Was that necessary?"

MJ giggled, shaking her head. "I mean, it wasn't exactly hard to guess."

"Yeah, even I could tell," Lizzy added, nodding in agreement.

"I'm not that obvious," Felicia muttered, sinking further into the floor as she hugged the pillow tighter.

The group exchanged knowing glances, making Felicia shrink even more. "I'm being ganged up on…"

Lizzy, not one to hold back, smirked. "Felicia, no offense, but you've been so clingy with Peter ever since your run-in with that Time Lord guy. You're always smiling around him now. You couldn't be more obvious if you tried."

Felicia let out a frustrated groan and slid down even further. "How am I supposed to act around someone who would go on a homicidal rampage just because I got hurt? At first, I thought Peter had that typical hero syndrome, you know? The whole, 'Oh, let's not kill the bad guy because then we'd be no better than them.' That whole sanctimonious garbage."

The others nodded knowingly.

"But no," Felicia continued, her voice growing more intense. "I'm 100% certain that if one of us was killed, Peter would tear the world apart to avenge us. God help us all since there will be no stopping that man. He'd throw everything away for us, and honestly? That is so freaking hot!" She slammed the pillow onto the floor repeatedly, her voice rising with excitement.

Lizzy blinked, her expression torn between confusion and disbelief. "So... the idea of Peter going on a killing spree for your sake turns you on?"

Felicia paused mid-pillow slam, her cheeks reddening. "When you say it like that, of course it sounds wrong! It's not about the violence—it's about knowing someone cares about you that much. That they'd do anything for you. We're not even dating, and Peter's already shown he's willing to throw everything away for me! How can I not fall in love with that? You're asking too much of me!"

MJ, Gwen, and Lizzy exchanged weary glances, unsure how to respond.

Felicia sighed, her energy waning as she sat cross-legged on the floor, still clutching the pillow. "Look, I'm sorry. I really am. I tried not to fall for him, out of respect for you two. But after everything that happened, I became obsessed. I couldn't take my eyes off him."

Lizzy raised an eyebrow. "I seriously don't get it. Why are you all so obsessed with Peter? He's a great guy, don't get me wrong, but I don't see the appeal."

"And thank God for that," Gwen muttered under her breath.

MJ smirked. "That's because you're totally in love with Harry. When you're in love, everyone else just seems... average."

Gwen sighed dramatically, turning her gaze to Felicia. "You just couldn't fall in love with Harry, huh? Could've made this an even Steven. 3/3 relationship"

"Oi! Don't bring that bad juju toward my relationship!" Lizzy said, glaring playfully at Gwen.

MJ chimed in, her tone curious. "So, you wouldn't want a dynamic like ours? You know, multiple relationships?"

Lizzy hesitated, fidgeting with her hands. "I don't know. You guys make it look fun and easy because you've known each other for so long. But if Harry and I tried bringing someone else into our relationship, I'm not sure it would work."

Gwen, sensing an opportunity to be a wing girl, leaned in. "I say go for it. Imagine how inadequate Harry must feel, seeing Peter juggle multiple relationships. Help a guy out—make it even."

Lizzy frowned, still unsure. "I'm not really sure…"

"You just have to take charge and take the position of his main girl and make sure no one can question that position." Gwen nodded proudly. 

Both MJ and Felicia stared at Gwen, causing her to raise a brow towards them, "Would anyone like to disagree or challenge what I just said?"

Both MJ and Felicia shook their heads, which caused Gwen to smile proudly and turned towards Lizzy with a proud smile, she motioned 'See?'

Lizzy chuckled, her nervousness fading. "Alright, alright. I'll think about it. Just don't tell Harry I said that."

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