Restart, Spider-Man! [131] [DDD!]

December Double Drop!

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Old Man Steve reached the door. "It's…a Shiba Inu in a cape."

From behind him, Lizard Parker peeked over. "A Shiba Inu in a cape…who's also standing upright."

"Woof!"

The half-meter-tall Shiba Inu bared its teeth, its eyes narrowing into angry triangles. The expression conveyed both its irritation and its fierce attempt to intimidate the three humans in front of it.

Then, it pulled out a sign larger than its own head from behind.

[NOT A SHIBA INU]

[King of Asgardian Dogs]

Xia Luo: "…"

He turned to Steve. "You understand any of this?"

Steve nodded. "It's saying it's not a Shiba Inu—it's an Asgardian Dog King."

Lizard Parker scratched his head. "Is that even a breed?"

"Woof!"

The Shiba Inu barked again, raising a paw to press a small speaker on its shoulder.

"I am Thor, for the glory of the Northern Gods!" announced an electronic voice.

The synthesized words had barely sounded before Mjolnir began to tremble again in Old Man Steve's hand.

"Oh, so he really is Thor."

Upon realizing its identity, Steve held his head in his hands.

"Did your dad put a curse on you? You got turned into a…dog?"

"Woof!"

The Shiba Thor bared its teeth again, flipping its sign to a new message.

[THIEF! RETURN MY MEOW MEOW!]

Steve's face twitched, and he reluctantly held out Mjolnir.

"My apologies. Thank you for letting us use your Meow Meow—it's been great."

"Woof!" Shiba Thor's eyes flared with rage.

Xia Luo looked on, intrigued.

"His eyes can shoot fire."

Lizard Parker chuckled. "Cute. Completely different from the Thor we met last time—the big, burly one."

"But why isn't he taking the hammer?" he asked, curious.

"Woof!"

Shiba Thor's face darkened, and it lifted a paw in a futile attempt to reach the hammer.

Realizing the issue, Old Man Steve quickly knelt down, carefully placing Mjolnir in the dog's tiny paw.

"Here you go. If you drop it, don't blame me."

Watching as the little paw actually gripped Mjolnir, Steve's mind went blank.

"This is… so unscientific! Totally unscientific!" Steve clutched his head, bewildered.

"Woof!"

This time, Shiba Thor held up another sign.

[MORTALS, YOU USED MY MEOW MEOW, SO NOW YOU MUST HELP ME FIND MY BROTHER.]

The sign flipped again.

[LOKI → SNAPPING REPTILE (ALLIGATOR)]

"His brother's an alligator," Lizard Parker noted, his face a mix of confusion and amusement.

Xia Luo stroked his chin. "An alligator wearing a horned crown, no less."

Steve rubbed his temples. "This is giving me a headache. Should we invite him in for a coffee? Do we even have any dog food?" he wondered aloud.

Xia Luo considered it and pulled out a small, sleeping spider from his pocket.

"If necessary, I can activate Gwen's spider totem—instant dog food."

Lizard Parker and Steve exchanged puzzled glances.

"What did he just say?"

"No idea."

"Woof!"

Shiba Thor held up another sign.

[I AM THOR, GOD OF THUNDER! I DON'T EAT DOG FOOD!]

"Fine, fine, honorable Thor, come on in!"

Steve stepped back, and Shiba Thor strutted inside.

But as it noticed the shield propped against the wall, it couldn't help sticking out its tongue, eyes sparkling, tail wagging instinctively.

"Looks like he's a Frisbee fan," Xia Luo shrugged.

Steve, suddenly wary, muttered, "I wouldn't put it past him to mark his territory on my shield."

"Woof!"

Shiba Thor bared his teeth, raising a new sign.

[I AM A NOBLE GOD!]

Xia Luo squinted at him. "Alright, noble god—now tell me where you're hiding all those signs."

Shiba Thor huffed, turning away with a new message.

[THAT IS A GOD'S SECRET!]

Xia Luo sighed. "We're obviously not in the same…style here. Guess that was a dumb question."

Soon, Shiba Thor leapt onto the couch.

[ARE YOU AVENGERS?]

Steve offered him the milk. "Yes. Your universe has Avengers too?"

Shiba Thor nodded, flashing another sign.

[I COME FROM THE ANIMAL UNIVERSE. I RECOGNIZE YOUR SHIELD AND UNIFORM, STEVE ROGERS. IN MY WORLD, YOU'RE A HORSE.]

"A…horse?"

Steve chuckled. "Guess that version of me can still run all day."

"What about me?" Lizard Parker asked, filled with curiosity.

Shiba Thor gave him a sideways glance.

[WHO ARE YOU?]

Lizard Parker's face darkened. "I'm Peter Parker."

[YOU'RE A PIG IN THE ANIMAL UNIVERSE. SPIDER-HAM.]

Lizard Parker: "…"

"What about him?" He pointed at Xia Luo. "He's Xia Luo Parker."

Shiba Thor tilted his head.

[NEVER HEARD OF HIM.]

Xia Luo, unfazed, watched as Shiba Thor slurped down the milk.

"So, you're a god. Can't gods talk?"

Finishing the milk, Shiba Thor licked his lips and looked as if he were about to smash the mug on the ground.

"Hold on—Jane was right about you! You do have this bad habit!" Steve exclaimed, swiftly grabbing the mug before it could shatter on the floor.

Shiba Thor looked slightly disappointed, then held up another sign.

[SORE THROAT—SILENCE HELPS HEAL.]

Xia Luo: "…"

"So, how did you…uh, pass away?" he asked.

At this, Shiba Thor lowered his head, looking somber.

With a sigh, he held up another sign.

[AFTER FATHER LEFT, THE DREAD DRAGON THANOS ATTACKED ASGARD. LOKI AND I FELL IN BATTLE.]

"Thanos? A dragon?" Steve was surprised. "That sounds…impressive."

Xia Luo seemed to think deeply. "Does your universe have Infinity Stones too?"

Shiba Thor shook his head.

[I DON'T KNOW WHAT INFINITY STONES ARE.]

Steve explained, "Collect all six, and they grant any wish."

At this, Shiba Thor's ears perked up.

[I UNDERSTAND.]

[YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT THE TWELVE TALISMANS.]

"Twelve…Talismans?"

Xia Luo's brow furrowed, wondering if this universe had somehow merged with something…odd.

Shiba Thor raised a new sign.

[TWELVE ZODIAC TALISMANS—IF YOU GATHER THEM ALL, YOU CAN WISH FOR ANYTHING.]

[THE DREAD DRAGON THANOS TOOK ASGARD BY FORCE, STEALING THE DOG TALISMAN.]

[EARTH IS HIS NEXT TARGET.]

[HE HAS SIX TALISMANS ALREADY. THE AVENGERS CAN'T STAND AGAINST HIM.]

Shiba Thor tossed his sign aside and slumped onto the couch.

[THAT'S WHY I HAVE TO FIND MY BROTHER, SO WE CAN GO HOME AND SAVE MY SECOND HOMELAND!]

He regained his resolve, his eyes bright with determination.

Xia Luo fell silent.

He turned to Steve. "Do you think this world crisis could be connected to Alligator Loki?"

Steve thought for a moment. "Possibly. Loki doesn't seem like… a good alligator."

"But how are we supposed to find an alligator?" Lizard Parker asked.

Steve rolled his eyes. "Try the African savanna."

Lizard Parker shook his head. "I'd try the Ganges."

"Idiot. It's crawling with lizards," Xia Luo scoffed.

Lizard Parker snickered, "You're the idiot—it's full of crocodiles."

"Oh yeah? You'd really go there?"

"Of course I would."

"Then good luck. Don't forget your metal underpants."

"You bastard, that reminds me of the last resurrection match, when you used the shield to…cut me down there…"

"Hmm? I'm surprised you remember that."

"You're awful—I will get you back for that."

"You already forgave me."

"No, I didn't."

"Yes, you did."

And with that, Shiba Thor joined their little rescue team.

Though the group still had no idea how they were supposed to save the world.

Early the next morning, Gwen, fresh from washing up, stepped out onto her balcony to find an adorable Shiba Inu sleeping there. Her face lit up with excitement.

"Oh wow, a puppy!"

She rushed over, reaching out to rub the Shiba Inu Thor's fluffy white belly.

"So soft…" Gwen smiled, her eyes narrowing happily.

"Woof!"

The startled Shiba Thor yelped, scrambling into a corner, baring its teeth in alarm, and tapping a speaker on its shoulder.

"I am Thor, for the glory of the Northern Gods!"

Gwen: "???"

"A talking dog! Even cuter!" she giggled, inching closer.

But in Shiba Thor's terrified eyes, her shadow loomed ominously, dredging up unpleasant memories.

During his recent days of wandering Earth, the humans here had put him through all kinds of torment. His fur had been tugged, his dignity trampled on time and again. He'd sacrificed his pride to indulge those weird human women's whims—all for a measly sausage.

His head, his paws, his belly, his tail—even his…

All of these parts had been violated by vile humans.

He longed to use his Meow Meow Hammer to smite this world.

Because this place was littered with his darkest memories.

But every time he considered using force to claim a juicy sausage, his father's words echoed in his mind:

"Who are you, Thor? A God of Hammers?"

Remembering those words, he would abandon his urge to wield the hammer for food.

Am I nothing without the hammer?

No—I refuse to believe that!

Father, I'll prove it to you.

Even without Meow Meow, I am still Thor, the God of Thunder!

But in reality, life on Earth was torture.

Annoying kids threw stones at him, stray dogs stole his food, and a pack of female dogs kept cozying up to him.

He had failed.

Father was right—without his hammer, he was nothing.

Meow Meow had even flown away on its own.

Confirming him as a true loser.

No, I'm not a loser. I have to find Meow Meow. It's all I have left.

Finally, after running nine blocks, feeling like a literal dog, he'd found Meow Meow and used his wit to charm a few morons into helping him.

At last, he could sleep soundly again.

But no! He still couldn't escape the clutches of Earth women.

Why didn't anyone tell me there were women here?!

Gwen's hand returned to his belly, and he let out a pained howl.

To her ears, though, it sounded like he was loving every second of it.

"Oh, such a good boy! Since I'm off today, let's go play!" Gwen said, glancing around the room before spotting Steve's shield in the corner.

Shiba Thor's eyes shone with longing as he panted excitedly.

"Don't even think about it."

Hearing the commotion, Old Man Steve rushed out to the living room, clutching his shield before retreating back to his room.

Shiba Thor looked heartbroken, while Gwen stifled a laugh.

"No worries. There's another shield around…wait, where did Carter's shield go?"

Scratching her head, Gwen sighed. "She left early this morning."

From the kitchen, Xia Luo approached, holding a plate of sausages and scrambled eggs. "Breakfast's ready, Thor!"

"Woof!"

The moment the savory smell hit him, Shiba Thor broke free from Gwen's grip, racing to the table. Leaping onto a chair, he stood on his hind legs, expertly wielding a knife and fork to dig in.

"Wow! The puppy can use utensils!" Gwen gasped, amazed.

She sat across from Thor, chin propped on her hands, watching him eat with fascination.

"What's his name? And how did he get here?"

"I am Thor, for the glory of the Northern Gods!" Shiba Thor barked proudly, tapping the speaker on his shoulder.

Gwen chuckled, "Your toy's hilarious."

Shiba Thor: "…"

He tried to lift his sign, but Xia Luo swiped it, tossing it in the trash.

"No signs in the house. You left these all over the floor last night, and I had to clean up after you."

Shiba Thor bared his teeth but was soon distracted by the fresh sausage in his dish.

Placing another sausage on Thor's plate, Xia Luo said to Gwen, "His name's Thor—Thor, the God of Thunder."

"Wow, what a powerful name."

Without a second thought, Gwen reached out to ruffle the dog's head again, repeatedly blocking him from reaching the sausage.

Woman, I hate you!

Shiba Thor growled, teeth bared.

"No food-guarding," Xia Luo suddenly smacked him on the muzzle.

Shiba Thor: "???"

Xia Luo: "…"

"Uh…sorry, it was an accident."

Seeing Shiba Thor's anger rising, Xia Luo instinctively took a step back, ready to bolt.

The invincible Spider-Man getting chased by a dog would be quite the scene!

He'd never live it down in the multiverse.

"Wow! His eyes are glowing—did Peter add those effects? Nice touch."

Gwen's doting hands on his head doused the flames of rage in Shiba Thor's eyes.

Gwen…Xia Luo…I hate you both!

Defeated, Shiba Thor's face filled with resignation as Gwen's relentless petting continued.

Life as a dog on Earth is unbearable!

Ding-dong…

At that moment, the doorbell rang, and Gwen got up to answer it.

"Oh, Cindy, it's you!" she greeted the black-haired girl with surprise.

Cindy Moon smiled slightly. "I had to ask a lot of classmates to find out you're staying here."

"We finally meet! Come in!"

Gwen happily led Cindy inside. "I heard you were sick and took a semester off. But you're looking healthy now."

"Yes, it was quite serious back then," Cindy said, her gaze falling on Xia Luo.

"Is this your boyfriend?" she asked, nodding at Xia Luo with a smile.

Xia Luo returned a polite smile. "No, we're just friends—just regular friends."

"Is that so? What a pity."

A strange smile curved on Cindy's lips.

In an instant, Xia Luo and Gwen's expressions changed.

Their Spider senses were screaming: danger!

Before they could react, their world was swallowed by darkness.

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T/N: hehe meow meow

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