Side Chapter: Miguel O’hara

Miguel O'Hara stood in the dimension world, his gaze fixed on a digital screen displaying another timeline where his family was alive. His heart raced with a mix of hope and trepidation, knowing this might be his only chance to be reunited with them.

"This is it, my chance to be with them." Miguel murmured to himself, steeling his resolve.

Taking a deep breath, Miguel made the decision. He removed his spider costume, symbolizing his commitment to leaving behind his duties and embracing the possibility of a life with his family. With each step closer to the door of his family's home, Miguel's anticipation grew, mingled with anxiety over how they would react to seeing him alive and well after all this time.

Miguel knocked on the door, his heart pounding in his chest.

Inside the house, Gabriella O'Hara, Miguel's daughter, heard the unexpected sound. Confusion and disbelief flashed across her face as she slowly approached the door. For years, she had believed her father was gone, lost to circumstances beyond their control.

"D-d-dad?" Gabriella stuttered, her voice barely audible as she reached for the door handle.

Meanwhile, Conchata O'Hara, Gabriella's grandmother, also heard the commotion and hurried to her granddaughter's side. Concern etched lines on her face as she tried to understand what was happening.

"What's going on?" Conchata asked, her gaze shifting between her granddaughter and the door. As she looked up, her eyes widened in shock and disbelief.

Standing before her was Miguel O'Hara, her son who had supposedly died years ago. Emotions welled up inside her, a mixture of joy, confusion, and a gnawing sense of impossibility.

"You—you're supposed to be dead? H-how?" Conchata stammered, struggling to comprehend the sight before her.

Miguel hesitated for a moment, grappling with how to explain without revealing the complexities of dimensional travel and his role as Spider-Man in another universe.

"I—I faked my death." Miguel finally managed, a white lie to shield them from the truth of his origin in their timeline.

Gabriella's shock turned to overwhelming joy as she rushed forward and threw her arms around her father. Tears streamed down her face as she held Miguel tightly, unable to believe he was truly standing there in front of her.

"I thought you died." Gabriella choked out between sobs, her voice filled with relief and disbelief.

Miguel held his daughter close, feeling the warmth of her embrace and the weight of years of longing and regret. He whispered soothing words to her, reassuring her that he was here now, promising silently to cherish every moment with his family in this precious, borrowed time.

As Miguel embraced his family, a bittersweet sense of fulfillment washed over him. For a brief, fleeting moment, he allowed himself to forget the responsibilities and burdens of being a Spider-Man. Here, in this embrace, Miguel O'Hara was simply a father, finally reunited with the ones he loved most.

Miguel held Gabriella close, trying to shield her from the panic that was gripping him. The ground trembled beneath them, each quake sending ripples of fear through his heart. Despite his efforts to reassure her, he knew deep down that something catastrophic was unfolding.

"Hang on, sweetie." Miguel whispered, his voice strained with worry as he scanned their surroundings for any signs of instability. His mind raced, grappling with the sudden revelation from Lyla about the universe erasing itself due to his presence here.

As days passed, Miguel relished his time bonding with Gabriella, enjoying the simplicity of daily life. They would often talk about her high school experiences, finding comfort in the mundane.

"How's your, um… day?" Miguel asked, trying to keep the conversation light-hearted.

Gabriella giggled, "You mean my high school?"

Miguel chuckled, "Yeah, your high school."

"Well," Gabriella began, "people were pretty shocked when they heard you were alive. They thought you were dead, so they were all like, 'Oh my God, is he a zombie or a ghost?'"

Miguel laughed, shaking his head. "Well, I hope it didn't cause you any trouble."

Gabriella smiled warmly, "Nah, I can handle it. After all, I have you by my side."

Miguel looked at her with a mixture of pride and affection. "That's right, you do."

Just as he was about to say more, the ground beneath them began to shake violently. Gabriella's eyes widened in fear.

"Dad, what's going on?!"

Miguel wrapped his arms around her protectively. "It's gonna be fine, sweetie." he assured her, even though he felt a growing sense of dread.

The shaking intensified, and Miguel quickly activated his watch, summoning Lyla.

"Lyla, what's happening?" he demanded.

Lyla's holographic form flickered to life. "Sir, it looks like this universe is erasing itself."

"What?!" Miguel's voice was laced with panic.

"This universe is generating what we call a quantum hole." Lyla explained.

Miguel's mind raced. "What do you mean?"

"It means, sir, you've disrupted the canon event of this universe." Lyla said calmly.

"That can't be," Miguel protested. "All I wanted was to be with my daughter. I didn't cause any harm."

"Exactly, sir. In this universe, the original Miguel is dead. By replacing him, you've disrupted the fabric of reality, creating a quantum hole." Lyla explained.

Gabriella, unable to hear Lyla's words and overwhelmed by the chaos, clung to her father. "Dad, what are you talking about? Please, tell me what's going on."

Miguel's heart ached as he held Gabriella tighter. The world around them continued to shake violently, as if the very essence of reality was unraveling.

"I promise you, it's going to be okay." Miguel whispered, though he was far from certain.

Lyla's voice cut through the chaos. "Sir, you need to leave this universe. If you stay, it will collapse entirely."

Gabriella still clung to her father, her eyes wide with fear as the tremors intensified. "Dad, what's happening?" she pleaded, her voice trembling with uncertainty.

Miguel hesitated, torn between protecting her from the truth and preparing her for what might come next. He took a deep breath, steeling himself to explain as best he could without causing more alarm.

"There's... there's something wrong with this universe, Gabby," Miguel began, choosing his words carefully. "It's... it's starting to come apart. But I promise you, I'm going to do everything I can to keep you safe."

Gabriella looked up at him, tears welling in her eyes. "Why? Why is this happening?" she asked, her voice filled with desperation.

Miguel decided to tell her the truth as his heart heavy with guilt. "It's because... because I shouldn't be here," he admitted, the weight of his revelation hanging heavily in the air. "I... I'm not your dad from this world. I'm from another dimension."

Gabriella stared at him in disbelief, unable to comprehend the enormity of his words amidst the chaos unfolding around them. "Another dimension?" she repeated, her voice barely a whisper.

Miguel nodded solemnly. "I... I came here to be with you, Gabby. It's my fault.... my presence... it's causing this universe to collapse." he explained, his voice cracking with emotion and stutterring.

Gabriella clung to him tighter, her mind struggling to process the magnitude of what he was saying. "No... no, Dad, you can't leave." she pleaded, her voice trembling with fear.

Miguel held her close, fighting back his own tears. "I won't leave you, Gabby. I promise," he vowed, his voice filled with determination. "But we have to get out of here, now."

As the ground continued to shake violently, Miguel looked around frantically, searching for a way to escape the impending collapse of this reality. His mind raced with possibilities, trying to find a path to safety for him and Gabriella.

Suddenly, a blinding light erupted nearby, signaling the rupture of a quantum hole. Miguel knew they had little time left before the fabric of this universe tore apart completely. He lifted Gabriella into his arms, holding her tightly as he sprinted towards the nearest exit.

"We have to go, now!" Miguel shouted over the deafening roar of collapsing reality, his heart pounding with adrenaline.

Gabriella clung to him, her trust in her father unwavering even in the face of unimaginable danger. Together, they raced against time, desperate to outrun the inevitable destruction threatening to consume the universe.

As Miguel and Gabriella ran through the quaking streets, the world around them continued to disintegrate. People vanished into thin air, their existence erased in an instant. Miguel tightened his grip on Gabriella's hand, his heart pounding with fear and desperation.

"Fuck." Miguel muttered under his breath, pushing himself to run faster.

"Dad, dad, dad." Gabriella's voice trembled, her eyes wide with terror.

"What is it, sweetie?" Miguel asked, trying to keep his voice steady.

Gabriella looked up at him, her body starting to become transparent. "What's happening to me?"

Miguel's heart sank as he saw Gabriella's form flicker. Shaking his head in denial, he murmured, "Nonononono, not my daughter, please."

"Dad, help! I don't want to die! I don't want to die!" Gabriella cried, her voice filled with pure fear.

Miguel fell to his knees, cradling her in his arms. "You won't die. Father will save you. You won't die." he whispered, desperation in his voice.

But despite his words, Gabriella's transparency increased until she was almost completely invisible. Her cries grew fainter until, with a final, heart-wrenching sob, she vanished completely. The universe continued to collapse around them, but for Miguel, the world had already ended.

"NO!!!" Miguel screamed, his voice echoing through the empty streets. He knelt there, alone, the weight of his failure crushing him. The entire universe was erased, but Miguel, not being from this timeline, remained.

Miguel's fists clenched, his nails digging into his palms. He had come to this universe seeking a second chance with his family, only to lose them all over again. The pain was unbearable, and he could feel the sting of tears in his eyes.

Breathing heavily, Miguel activated his dimensional portal. The swirling vortex opened before him, its light casting eerie shadows on the ground. With one last look at the spot where Gabriella had vanished, Miguel stepped through the portal, leaving the collapsing universe behind.

Emerging on the other side, Miguel fell to his knees in the his headquarters. He was back in his own reality, but the grief followed him like a shadow. He had failed to save Gabriella, and the weight of that failure would haunt him forever.

Through clenched teeth, he addressed Lyla, "Why? Why did this happen? Michael Wilson changed Peter's fate and his universe didn't collapse. Tell me, Lyla!" His voice cracked as he knelt down, eyes filled with tears.

Lyla, her holographic form flickering slightly, replied, "That... I don't know, sir. It's beyond my comprehension."

Miguel pounded his fist on the floor, frustration and sorrow mingling in his voice. "Why? Why? If only I had Michael's power, perhaps I could be like him. Maybe my daughter would still be alive right now."

Lyla, her tone gentle and sympathetic, said, "I'm sorry for your loss, sir."

"Enough!" Miguel snapped, rising to his feet and glaring at the myriad screens. "From now on, we will prevent this from happening ever again!"

Miguel's resolve hardened. He began pacing, formulating a plan. "We will create protocols, contingency plans. No anomaly will go unchecked. We will preserve the integrity of the multiverse, no matter the cost."

Lyla nodded, understanding the gravity of his words. "Yes, sir. I will assist you in any way I can."

Turning to Lyla, he said, "Let's make a team. Cause from this moment on, we are the guardians of the multiverse. We will protect it from anyone who threatens its balance."

THE END OF SIDE CHAPTER

IM STILL RECOVERING BUT IM A LITTLE BIT OKAY NOW COMPARED BEFORE

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