CHAPTER 2 : TROUBLES II

IMPORTANT-About Court of Owls. yes they are canibals.And they are the first major arc enemy. More information will be shared about them as the story progresses.

It's so hard to reach 3-4k word mark. Sorry, if you find the chapters short I'm trying . This is my first fic. I will try to change my writing style a bit. A little more explanation of scenes should be good way to increase the word count.

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After giving the information about the location of the body. Spider-Man sat in a chair in Captain's office with the man himself .

"What do you mean canibals?"

" Humans that eat humans."

"I meant why do you think they were canibals ? It could be an animal."

"I know a human when I see one cap. These guys had two legs, two hands ,two eyes and all. They had a human face. except the shark like teeth they were using to tear into their unlucky prey." Spider-Man described the criminals appearance.

Captain Stacy still looked skeptical.

"GOD!! These guys were literally eating his organs officer. like picking up, putting in mouth and chewing. they weren't just sucking blood so no vampires no. They were Canibals. All three of them."

"How did they look like?"

"There face looked disgusting and it was dark. But I was able to make out what looked like numerous surgery marks on their faces. Like they were torn off and sewed back. "

At that moment the office door opened and walked in a man at least as old as Captain Stacy . He too, was in uniform. He looked towards Stacy and then at Spider-man who was their target and who they were supposed to arrest immediately at sight, who was also currently leisurely sitting in the Police Captain's office looking at him quietly. He took a breath before he started giving his report.

"Sir, we have identified the victim as one the people who were kidnapped. His name is John Kent. He was an office worker with a simple 9 to 5 . No criminal record or big problems with anyone. He was much similar to the other people who have also been kidnapped recently. The bodies condition was very bad too. We have been able to confirm that it was eaten a few hours after its death. "

"This is big deal. More than a hundred people have been kidnapped this past month and if they are all connected with this one. Then it's all the more reason we increase our search teams."

Stacy hmmed and asked the man,

"What about any DNA ? From what spider- man here told us this guy was eaten by some humans. Were you able to confirm that?"

The man eyed the masked hero currently sitting in the office and looking at him. He hesitated a few seconds before looking at the captain of police who nodded at him to continue.

"No sir, but we have found some dead flesh belonging to someone else and We are running tests on it right now."

Captain Stacy turned back to Spider-man again and narrowed his eyes. "And why should I believe that this isn't your doing ?"

Spider-Man was unfazed by his stare.

" I beleive we know enough about each other to know that I won't do anything like this Captain. I only wish to help but some people don't like it. And I know you know who most of these 'Some people ' are and I'm the complete opposite of them sir. I have told you many times before and I'll say it again. I'm here to help."

Stacy was silent for a while as continued to stare at the masked vigilante while thinking about his words.

It is true that Spider-man had done nothing but help the city ever since he appeared. And he had come very close to learning the identity of the super hero before he stopped fearing what he might find . Still he had his suspicions and if they were correct this guy could be trusted.

Stacy took a breath and closed his eyes before opening them again. "Any lead you can give us. Other than the spooky story you have been going on about."

Spider-Man thought about his encounter with creatures. " Hmm. What do you know about 'The Court of Owls '? One of them did say that the court of owl send it's regards to me."

" Court of Owls? No never heard of them . Is it some new gang ? Or one of those satan society thing?" Captain shook his head before looking at his subordinate, Gordon who looked in deep thought . "Do you know anything about this Gordon.?"

"I do think I've heard this name somewhere . Just can't pinpoint where. I'm sorry, I'll think about it again."

Stacy said again," We can't let the press know about this new findings. At least not yet I don't want people getting scared or some fuckers using this as a chance."

Peter nodded 'I'll have nothing to show for tomorrow at bugle. But it's only right thing to do. And I too Don't want to be called out a cannibal by Jameson.'

Gordon said ,"Ok. I'll see to it. But it will only be so long before the news leaks out."

"Then we will just have to catch them fast."

Spider-Man looked at the clock in the office. It was very late. He needed to get home before his aunt started worrying again. With all that's happening, Giving her trouble was the last thing he wanted to do.

He stood up and started walking towards the window in the office from where he head came in . "Well officers it's getting late and I need to get going. I'll continue to keep searching for clue about this court of Owls."

Then he looked back at Gordon and then Stacy. befor continuing, "I must remind you again that these creatures that I fought were by no means normal. If you find anything please tell me instead of going on a head-on confrontation. They are dangerous and they are animals. They won't hold back against you guys. And you will definitely need my help. And ... well , you know where to find me right? I swing by herre every evening . Got it? Goodbye then."

And then he jumped out and shoot his webs and disappeared into the night.

Stacy came and stood near the window looking out. Gordon came and stood behind him . "I don't understand George .why are so linient with the web head? he is an illegal vigilante who we need to arrest . "

Gordon had been his old time friend for years now. Hearing his words he sighed and looked far outside the window. "I know James . But u also believe you know very well that this city needs people like him . Madmen like Goblin , power hungry people like Kingpin. And now this canibals ? God knows what would happen if we don't have him here. "

Gordon mused over his long time friends words and couldn't find himself to disagree. Spider-Man really was important to this city.

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Peter landed on the rooftop of his house in queens and went into his room . He changed out of his costume before going back out through the window and coming back in through the front door.

As he entered he searched for his Aunt. Aunt May was sitting in the dinning room reading something. When she looked up She smiled in relief.Glad that her nephew whom she treated as her own son was back before midnight. That he was doing frequently last couple of days .He also didn't seem to be injured. That was a great relied to her. Her little boy was so young but he had so much work to do. First school then taking photos for the bugle. She feared that he might break down someday. But Peter had proven her wrong and shown her that he had grown up to be a fine man even though he was so young . She was so proud of him.

"Hey aunt May , How is the pretty lady doing?"

"Oh Peter ! you are funny. I'm just glad that you came back before midnight."

Peter felt ashamed to have troubled his Old and frail Aunt so much.

"Yeah it wasn't much interesting today, so I just came back."

"Come sit. I'll set up your dinner." As she stood up she was hit with a sudden dizziness and she started swaying left and right before Peter hurriedly came in to catch her and sat her down before handing her a glass of water. "Aunt May , are you okay?"

"It's fine dear. I had been sitting there for long time It's nothing . The dizziness went away as fast it came see. You don't have to worry to much. "

Peter still looked tense but believed her words for now and sat down and had dinner while talking with May before going to his room .

As he laid down he thought about how he needed to catch the Owls he met today as soon as possible. 'More than a hundred people have been kidnapped this past month . I need to try harder. I need to save them .' He also thought about May's health and couldn't help but think how much trouble Spider-man had caused in his life.

' Can't give up now. Not when so many lives are at risk.' With these thought he closed his eyes and went to sleeps.

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Three days later , Peter was at Midtown high sitting alone again today.He was thinking about what he will have to do to get to those Owls. At first he had thought they would show up again so he had been going out at night patrols more often. Which had led to less sleep and more frustration for him . But he hadn't been able to find them again.

On the other hand 3 more people had been kidnapped in these last three days in similar way.That meant that the Owls were still out there hunting innocents. This only increased his headache and frustration . ' So many people got kidnapped, Cannibals are runnig around , and I don't have a single clue where to even start. '

'The Police hadn't contacted me again since then either. I can only hope that they are not thinking of confronting the Owls themselves. I told them si many times. Seems like I'll have to go back to them myself.We can't let this continue any longer Some of the kidnapped are children Damnit.'

He clenched his fists tightly before opening them again and hiding his face. He closed his eyes trying to find any amount of rest he could get. At that moment he felt someone's hand on his shoulder. He opened his eyes and turned to look at who it was only to come face to face with a worried Mary jane Watson.She sat down next to him.

"You ok Peter?"

"Yeah... yeah , just have had trouble sleeping last few days."

"why?"

"Nothing . just thinking about various things that I need to do , so many things yet to complete. And then there's Aunt May . Her health has been worsening these days too."

Mary Jane looked sympathetically at her friend , whom she could say was possibly the most well natured person she has ever met. But life always seemed to throw hardships toward him.

"Enough about me. Let's talk about you red. What about the audition you were going for ?"

"Hah, you remember ? well , it's next week and I've been preparing hard . Though I'm getting super nervous about it."

"Don't worry . You can do it. "

"Only you seem to think like that . Everyone else looked at me with confusion or amusement when I told them. Mark even told me that I was being stupid and should only stuck to my studies. "

"Well I will say what I believe. and I believe you can do it. Not that I'm pressing you that you need to do good. Just that ...you know you are pretty ,uh good at acting , wait you know what I should shut up. "

MJ just laughed. "I get it . Thanks."

They then started talking about various other things. Untill Peter's phone rang . He picked it up and checked the callers number. It was unknown. He pressed green.

"Hello. Is this Peter Parker nephew if May Parker?"

"Yes?" Peter asked with uncertainty why was May's name brought up. MJ also focused looks like she could hear the voice too.

"Your Aunt was found fallen unconscious outside her home and has been admit in the Panacea Hospital currently and may need surgery. We needed a legal relative of her. Please come fast."

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