The winner of the last contest was AJ_Jordan_9493
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[February, 2011]
"Good morning New York! You're listening to the number one radio station in Queens. QWBA! Now let's kick things off right with a little good news. Last night our residence hero the oh so Spectacular Spider-Man took down a gang of local robbers hitting bodegas for the past couple of weeks in his usual fashion. Kudos to you Spidey!"
I heard in my left ear through my ear piece as I listened to the radio while swinging towards school.
A place that had become a lot less boring in the past two weeks since Gwen and I officially became a couple.
'Life sure is grand.' I thought.
Until my HUD sent me a direct feed from one of the Spider-Bots in the local vincity. That showed me a real-time feed of a bunch of bullies beating down a kick with a model rocket.
Yeah.
Hell no.
Wasting no time I immediately began swinging in the direction of the beat down. Arriving in the alley where it was taking place in no time at all.
Then when I did I didn't hesitate to perform a superhero landing right behind the bullies.
All of whom immediately turned and looked in my direction.
Same for the good getting beat up.
"Spider-Man?" One of the bullies spoke.
Only for me to web his mouth shot the next second.
"Sorry, I'm allergic to bullies who use my name." I said.
I then quickly webbed the mouths of the other bullies before any of them could utter a single word.
For I'm really in no mood to hear their excuses.
When I finished with this I stepped forward.
The bullies getting fear in their eyes immediately when I did.
They then took off running like the little bitches they were.
"Woah." The kid with the rocket mused.
"Yeah. I have that affect on people who I don't like." I said. Waking up to the kid and helping him to his foot. "You okay?"
"Yeah." He replied. "And so is my rocket."
"Good." I said. Gently moving to pat his shoulder. "So you like science huh?"
He nodded. "But those guys think it's lame."
"Then they're the fools. Because science is awesome." I said. "Now go on and get to school. Also if those bullies ever pick on you again just tell them I'll appear and next time I won't be so gentle."
"Thanks Spider-Man." He happily said.
"Any time kid. Anytime." I replied.
I then jumped and began webbing my way to school again.
Arriving just before first period began, thus maintaining my perfect attendence record.
***
As the bell for the end of last period rang I put all my materials in my bag.
Gwen, who was seated right beside me, did the same.
We then left the classroom.
Hand in hand.
Arriving at our lockers where the usual crew was waiting for us.
"And here is the happy couple arriving as usual." Felicia exaggerated.
"Your damn right." I replied.
"Again, so happy for you guys." Ned spoke. "So, you two doing anything special for Valentine's day?" He asked.
Since it was two days away.
"Well Mr. Parker here is taking me ice skating in Central Park. What about all of you?" Gwen spoke.
"The only date I have is with my pillow, pajamas, and television. Since I'm doing a personal movie marathon."
"Really Felicia? You don't have a date for Valentine's day? As beautiful as you are." Ned said. He then got an 'oh shit!' expression on his face. "Wait, no I didn't meant it like that. I mean you are beautiful, but I didn't mean to imply anything else."
"Ned, Ned, it's fine." Felicia interrupted. "And yeah I don't have a date. Nor have I ever had one."
Felicia words shocking even me.
"Really? You've never been on a date? Since from the way you talk and act I assumed you were very experienced in that category." I revealed.
"Yeah, no. I do talk the talk but unfortunately I've never walked the walked." Felicia admitted. "It's just no guy has ever really captured my attention enough for me to take a real interest in him. Plus with my mom's job causing us to move so much ever since I was little I've never really had a chance to put roots down until now." She explained. "Not to mention most guys who do take an interest in me only do so for my looks and not my personality. And I refuse to give meat heads like that the time of day."
"Your parents must be so proud." Harry suggested.
"Yeah, my mom is." Felicia said.
"And your dad?" Gwen asked.
Felicia face instantly tightening at her question.
"He's...not around any longer. He disappeared a few years ago, just before my mother and I moved to Europe because of her work."
"Oh Felicia. I'm sorry." Gwen said.
"It's okay. Really. I've come to terms with it."
"Sometimes that's all you can do." I said.
"And how would you know Peter?" Felicia asked me.
"Because my mom and dad also disappeared when I was a kid." I revealed to her. "When I was seven years old. That's why I love with my aunt and uncle."
"Shit." Felicia muttered. "Sorry Peter. And there I go, bringing the mood down."
I shook my head. "No, it's okay. Really. And if you ever want to talk about that topic just give me a call."
"Thanks." Felicia replied. "Well, time for this debbie down to take her leave."
With that Felicia left.
"Damn." Harry said the moment she did. "Felicia so upbeat and spunky I never would've guessed she had that kind of home life."
"No offense, but are you really one to talk Harry?"
Touche Peter. Touche." Harry replied.
"Alright, I think that fills our daily gloom talk quota for the day. So Harry, Ned, Felicia told us what she's doing for Valentine's Day, how about you two?"
"Unfortunately not this year." Ned said. Hanging his head a bit.
"I'm not sure yet." Harry mysteriously replied
"Oh." I mused. "Does Mr. Harry Osborn actually have a special someone now?"
"I don't kiss and tell Peter." Harry replied.
The four of us then talked a bit more before we went our separate ways.
Me heading straight to the Web.
Where when I arrived I found one of the terminals displaying Star Wars: Knights of The Old Republic.
While another was displaying an episode of Babylon Five.
Me knowing exactly why.
"I see you're enjoying yourself again today Spinner." I said.
"Yes I am Peter." He replied.
While simultaneously playing KOTOR 1 and definitely watching Babylon Five.
My little AI having started a trend of playing one videogame and watching one television series a day, ever since a week ago when I decided to give him full access to all of my systems.
For I felt I could trust Spinner enough to do so.
And my instincts weren't wrong.
Because ever since then my progress in regards to certain projects have sped up immensely, and I even completed some.
Like having added the talons to my original Spider-Man costume.
Along with completing the first version of my Spider-Tracers.
Which look exactly like the ones from the 1994 Spiderman series.
Since I don't yet have the resources to create the nano Spider-Tracers of the Superior Spider-Man from the comics.
Well actually I do.
But I can't make too many moves too quickly.
Especially given that S.H.I.E.L.D. is constantly monitoring Spider-Man.
So I don't want to give them, or anyone else, reason to start monitoring Peter Parker.
Because right now no one is.
I've checked.
Since as a wise man once said: Constance Vigilance!
But back to what I was saying.
Thanks to Spinner progress has basically quadrupled overnight.
"Well as always that's good. But it's time for work." I said.
"Of course." He replied.
Spinner then immediately found a save point in the game and we'll saved before turning it off.
He then paused the episode of Babylon Five he was one before turning it off as well.
After which he brought up two 3-D renderings over one of my work benches.
The first of which was for the device that would house my Spider-Arms.
While the second was for the advanced Stealth Suit from the comics.
Since the Stealth Suit I currently have is just the Black Cloth Suit.
There's nothing really special about it.
But soon I'll have a true Stealth Suit.
Walking over to the table I took off my jacket, and then smirked. "Okay. Hit it Spinner." I said.
"Understood boss." Spinner replied.
He then began playing 'The Touch' by my man Stan Bush.
Since I can't work without my tunes.
***
(3rd Person: POV)
While Peter was once again working to improve himself, and his arsenal, in another part of the city plans were in motion against him.
In a warehouse in Brighton Beach Alexei Systevich and Herman Schultz stood before a large square container.
The latter now wearing a red and yellow full bodysuit, covered in black stripes.
One Herman created himself when he realized the vibrations from his shock gauntlets would tear his body to pieces with prolonged use.
So after he and Alexei escaped and got settled he built his current suit to mitigate those effects, allowing Herman to use his shock gauntlets without worry.
"So, you're sure the money I spent for whatever is inside this container is worth it Schultz?" Alexei asked Herman.
The man nodding without hesitation. "Yes, I am. You see what you bought is a prototype battle suit Oscorp Industries was developing to sell to the U.S. military before Tony Stark came out with his Iron Man armor. After that the project was shelved and the armor tucked away in one of the companies storage facilities. But thanks to my connections I learned about it and now here we are." Herman explained.
"Then let us get this show on road." Alexei said. He then looked to his men. "Open it." He ordered.
When he did Alexei men opened the container.
Where once they did they Herman and Alexei found themselves looking at a suit of armor, that resembled the appearance of a Rhino.
Seeing this Alexei smiled.
Noticing this Herman turned in his direction. "I take it from that smile you like what you see?"
"Yes. Very much." Alexei replied. "Count your days Spider-Man. For the Rhino is coming for your head."