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Osborn Manor.

A quick scan of the contents of the email let him know everything he needed to know.

Once he finished reading it and memorized it he deleted the mail, what he had just done had been a big risk, he had been working on a way to get into the S.H.I.E.L.D. system for a full month.

He obviously didn't dare to be too direct for fear of being discovered and in that slow but sure way he began to form a breach in the security system, he was looking for a person who could train him.

Even with the knowledge of Karate Kid he had to be as well prepared as he could and considering that he didn't really know how long it would take to reach the physical level Lux mentioned he preferred to start training with an expert rather than doing it by himself.

A big risk always comes with a big reward and in this case a real surprise, there were many names that caught his attention, but without a doubt seeing Henri Ducard's name was the person that took the first place.

Mainly due to the fact that he was one of Bruce Wayne's masters in the comics while in the Nolan trilogy it was discovered that he was actually Ra's al ghul, the main reason about trying to contact the was due to the possibility of some sort of crossover with DC comics which he hoped would not be the case, he had enough problems with Marvel so he didn't want another problem on his hands.

And if in the end he didn't turn out to be who he thought he was at least he knew that someone who trained Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. wouldn't be a waste of his time.

The meeting if it could be called that way would occur sometime tomorrow because he didn't specify the exact time, the location was completely unknown to him, a quick search and he discovered that the meeting place was a bar somewhat far from his current location.

This was a risky move, he knew that all too well, but he was still willing to take the risk, he needed a way to protect himself and Harry, at least until he figured out how to activate his wishes at that point there probably wouldn't be many people on earth who could confront him.

After thinking about that Norman started to work, if things turned out as in his plan it was possible that he would disappear for a few months without any contact, he needed to leave several things behind before that happened.

…

A day after Norman's arrival at Osborn Manor.

"Bernard, I'll be gone for a few months" Norman mentioned to his butler, who was currently getting ready to go to the meeting place with Henri.

"Sir?" Bernard asked, not understanding what kind of thinking the Osborn was having.

"The official version is that I will be at home relaxing" not caring about the older man's question, he continued speaking: "On the desk in my office there are certain projects and indications that you must follow to an absolute detail while I am away" he finished by saying.

"I understand Sir" with a little hesitation Bernard answered, after all it was too strange his request, but still he accepted it was his duty as the butler of the Osborn family to follow orders.

Without another word the Osborn began to leave the room heading for the kitchen where Harry should be having breakfast with Mary Jane.

His deduction was true and with quick steps he went to the boy's figure, once Harry saw him he began to speak: "Harry, I'm going on a business trip and I won't be able to be in contact with you for a while" mentioned the Osborn to which the boy began to adopt a sad attitude:

"Can I go with you?" he asked, anxious that his father would be the same as he had been in the past if he stopped seeing him.

Norman shook his head: "You can't, in a few days you will start classes and you can't miss them in any way" he explained in a calm way, but seeing Harry's current state he decided to do something else: "However once I come back and if you have been good and have obtained good marks we can have a little family trip to some place of your choice" he mentioned, hoping that this fact would cheer up the little boy.

It seemed to be that he achieved it because Harry began to look at him with stars in his eyes clearly excited by the words he had just said, the little boy took his right hand a little high and extended his little finger while the others closed them, Norman only looked puzzled at his son's attitude.

"It is a pinky promise" the already recognized voice of Mary Jane was heard in Norman's ears: "You must interlace your own finger with Harry's, that way the promise will be complete and must be honored" she explained to him when she saw the attentive look of the Osborn in her, shortly after Norman only nodded and proceeded to follow the redhead's indication.

That way the promise was fulfilled and Harry looked genuinely happy while Norman himself had his lips raised in a slight smile, even Mary Jane herself had a warm smile as she watched the scene starring father and son.

When he finished his promise Harry got down from his chair and started to run, but not before Norman asked why, his answer was: "I need to start studying!" the words were said with a strong enthusiasm.

Norman looked at MJ, honestly the more he looked at her the more he realized how beautiful she was, he could see why the Peter 616 fell in love with her as well as her attitude and personality: "Miss Watson, I hope you can take good care of Harry" mentioned the Osborn with sincerity.

"Of course!, I will do my best to meet your expectations" mentioned the redhead with conviction and sincerity, Norman just nodded his head before starting to leave the room, he needed to get to the meeting point as soon as possible.

The redhead just stared a bit at the Osborn's silhouette as he walked out, thinking again about how different he was from what they were saying about him, she was actually grateful that her boss was someone nice and somewhat kind.

Stopping to think about that, Mary Jane started heading in the direction of Harry's room, the little boy probably didn't even know what a normal school taught so it would help him a little so he could spend some time with his father.

…

Location: Cold Spring, About an hour since Norman's departure from the Osborn Mansion.

Norman was at the meeting place, it was an old bar, most of the people in the was somewhat older in age, plus due to most of the signs and decorations it had he could deduce that it was some sort of meeting place for war veterans.

He was curious at the prospect of someone being brave enough to be on American ground while he was wanted by S.H.I.E.L.D. but he had to admit that he respected it a little more for that fact.

The hours passed quickly and the sun was starting to set, at no time did Norman see anything out of place or anyone suspicious, most of the people had started to leave the bar about half an hour ago and at the moment only two old men and the bartender remained.

Minutes passed and the sound of the door opening was heard, Norman's eyes flashed for a moment before he quickly hides it.

The man who just entered was dressed in a completely black suit, Caucasian with brown colored hair with two white stripes on the sides, a mustache that reminded Norman of Yosemite Sam, but less long, his presence seemed to command a feeling of respect from the other people, with all that Norman was sure it was the man he was looking for.

His steps were light and without warning he arrived at the table where Norman was and sat down: "I never thought that someone of your class would be so capable" he mentioned with simplicity.

"Life is a box of surprises" replied the Osborn: "It certainly is" the man mentioned calmly as the three remaining people in the bar displayed a hidden weapon, tactically showing their power.

"You see, Mr. Osborn, I don't train people to defend themselves" he explained as he looked into Norman's eyes: "I teach them to kill" he dropped without any fluctuation in his voice.

"I know" was Norman's answer: "That's why S.H.I.E.L.D. is trying to kill you, but it's exactly what I want" he mentioned, in this part of the plan was where everything could go to hell or go right, so he had to take it seriously: "The world is changing, people do not realize that fact, but that does not mean that it is not happening, and I know that only those who are prepared will be able to deal with the things that will come, I am not looking for a method of defense, I am looking for a way to be the only one alive when my enemies come for me" he finished by saying.

That was the thought he had come to, in a short time the world would experience a complete change, and it would be possible that super humans would begin to walk among them if they were not already doing it, even Oscorp was beginning to investigate about the Super Soldier Serum, so it was obvious that the other corporations and hidden organizations were also doing it, maybe several of them already had it in their possession, so they needed an insurance before everything went to the hell.

The man didn't show any kind of surprise or emotion, he was as calm as when he arrived at the bar: "I hope his conviction doesn't break so fast" was the only thing he said before Norman started to feel his body tired and finally fainted without being able to resist.