Sitting down in front of one of the computer terminals I brought up all the information the Spider-Bots had just collected from their first reconissance of Norman's secret lab.
I also looked through the information the bots and Spinner had collected from the Oscorp Industries servers.
Until I found what I was looking for.
Which was information on GR-27, the Devil's Breath.
Information that even included several video files. One that showcased Martin Li receiving the failed serum as a treatment for his unknown disease, only for it to end in catastrophe.
Giving me undeniable proof that Mister Negative will rear his head sooner or later.
Yet despite this I felt myself becoming irritated as no matter how hard I looked I couldn't find information on the G-Serum.
So after a while I stopped and turned to Spinner. "Spinner, search for any references or pertinent information pertaining to the G-Serum we saw from the video feeds we observed from the Spider-Bots when they reconned Norman secret lab or anything remotely similar in the files we got from Oscorp Industries." I instructed.
"Right away Peter." Spinner replied.
He then didn't speak again until five minutes later.
"I have concluded my search and thus I have both good news and bad news for you Peter. The good news is I did find information in the files from Oscorp on information relating to the G-Serum, though not directly. All I managed to learn was that back near the beginning of the 2000's, specifically in 2002, Oscorp Industries initiated a project to develop their own version of the Super-soldier serum that gave birth to Captain America. However after three years of research the project was scrubbed since while all the test subjects did show a massive increase in physical abilities in turn they all also displayed extremely heightened levels of aggression and rage, along with aspects of paranoia and severe mental degradation overall. The name of this project was Project: G. And the name of the serum they developed was the Goblin Formula. However since then no other information relating to the project or any variation of it have shown up on the Oscorp servers. Meaning Norman has been likely working on this G-Serum in secrecy for the past few years and that any new and relevant information pertaining to it is likely in a place only he can access. Presumably stored in that lab where the serum is located. Which is air gapped." Spinner explained.
"I see. Thank you." I told him.
Finding his reasoning sound given the information he currently has access too.
"Peter if you wish for more information on those subjects I could direct the Spider-Bots to investigate it more throughly."
"No." I immediately replied. "It's too much of a risk at the moment. There's a reason that Norman kept this lab off any of his corporate books. We have no idea what kind of defenses he's equipped it with. So until I say so keep your distance."
"Of course." Spinner replied. "But on that note are you going to inform Ms. Stacy of this new development?"
"I will." I replied. "But after the Stark Expo this weekend."
I mean I want to give Gwen at least a small chance to breathe before I pull her under again.
So with that Spinner and I chatted a bit more about our next steps regarding Norman's secret lab, until I decided to head home for the day.
Then a couple of days passed before the weekend hit, and my day at the Stark Expo finally arrived.
***
[March 5th, 2011]
A sense of wonderment filling me I walked through the grounds of the Stark Expo.
Marveling at the inventions I passed.
As well as thinking of numerous ways I could improve said inventions and think up numerous applications for them, instead of just for their intended stated purpose.
I continued doing this, even as I reached the area of the rock grounds where Oscorp Industries had set up their own exposition.
"Peter!"
Immediately being spotted by Harry and Gwen upon my arrival.
"Hey you two." I replied, walking up to them. "Man, isn't this place great?"
"Yeah. It sure is." Liz agreed.
"So much better than what I pictured in my head." Harry admitted.
"Well from what I heard Tony Stark never does anything half way, and the man does like a party." I spoke.
"That he does. That he does." Norman agreed. Joining our little group.
"Mr. Osborn." I said to him.
"Peter. It's been a while." He said. Norman then turned his attention to Liz. "And who might you be young lady?"
"Liz Allen." Liz replied.
"She's my girlfriend." Harry replied.
"I see." Norman mused. "Well nice to meet you young lady." He spoke.
Right after he did one of employees came up and tapped him gently on the shoulder. "Mr. Osborn. You're needed." He spoke.
"Sorry children, but duty calls." Norman said."Harry I'll catch up with you all later."
Norman and his employee then walked off.
Passing right by Gwen who walked up to us.
A lanyard around her neck.
Who after arriving immediately offered one to me. "Your exclusive pass Mr. Parker."
"Why thank you, Ms. Stacy." I replied. Accepting it and putting it around my neck. "So, I take it this means your all done with your work?"
"Your guess is correct." Gwen replied.
"Well then let's not stand around here chatting any longer." Harry said.
All of us agreeing with him.
Thus our group of four began our double date around the Stark Expo.
Enjoying the different expositions, the food from the various vendors that has set up, and even chatting with representatives from several of the companies invited to participate in the expo.
Yep, everything was going great.
Until my Spider-sense began going off like crazy.
Leaning close to be Gwen whispered. "Peter. It's going off."
"Mine too." I whispered back.
The two of us careful not to let Harry and Liz here us.
But honestly they were in their own little world, having created a pink zone.
Thus Gwen and I were casually able to begin searching for what could be setting our spider-senses off.
"Agh!!!"
That is until we heard screams coming from the main area of the expo.
Turning our attention towards it we saw people running for their lives.
Finding out why a second later as several Hammer Drones burst out of the arena and began causing chaos.
Letting me know Gwen and the rest of us were now smack dab in the middle of the final events of Iron Man 2.
Seriously, fuck my luck.