Uhhh...sorry for disappearing? University and all that. My bad. I'm back now though >:)
(I'm genuinely sorry)
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(Avengers Tower, New York)
After Tony's exit, the X-Men, along with Laura, returned to their school. The newly created team sat together in the main living room. We sat on the large, white leather couch placed facing towards the giant TV.
Gwen and Riri were still staring at their phones, while Viv seemed content simply sitting with us. I was flipping through the TV, looking for something interesting to watch.
"Breaking Bad, seen it. Bridgerton… I'm good. Game of Thrones…eh. Who the fuck still watches cable?" I sighed, tossing the remote onto the couch next to me.
"How are you not more surprised by the money we just got?" Gwen asked, now staring at me.
I got up and started walking towards my room.
"Eh, I've gotten more. That reminds me, though, got some things to buy. Nothing on TV, so might as well go do that now. I'll see you girls in a while."
I changed into my slingshot suit in my room and walked back out, headed towards the terrace. The girls said their byes as I walked out onto the large balcony.
I looked out at the city and took in a deep breath. I turned around and walked slowly towards the building behind me, before turning on my heels once again and running, leaping off the balcony.
I dropped tens of floors, soaring through the sky. As I reached a few floors above the ground, I shot out my web and began to swing, flying and free falling through the beautiful city of New York.
"OH YEAH BABY! NEVER GETS OLD!"
I headed towards my first stop, a large electronics store in downtown Manhattan.
I landed in a nearby alley and changed out of my suit into some casual clothes, wearing some black cargo pants, a white shirt and black jacket.
I walked out of the alley and into the store, making sure no one saw me.
As I entered, I heard the incessant beeping of the checkout counters, and looked around the large store.
The aisles were neat, and the workers lifeless. God, i love consumerism.
I moved towards the back side of the store, towards where the TV's and other entertainment electronics were.
As i browsed, I sensed someone walk up behind me.
I braced for a fight, and as his hand reached up towards my shoulder, i turned and-
"Hi, my name is Bill, how may i assist you today?"
Standing in front of me was a short, balding man with the most soulless eyes i could ever imagine.
"...are they holding you hostage here, Bill?"
"I'm not sure what you mean"
"Ah, nevermind then. Show me what you got here"
30 minutes of lackluster show and tell later, I chose a monitor for my room, a 25" desktop monitor.
I then walked towards the gaming consoles, deciding to try out some video games. As I reached the section with the consoles, however, another pain in my ass appeared.
"Good afternoon, sir. What might you be looking for?" A male voice asked as he approached me.
"Look i already spoke to Bill and-"
I turned to see the chest of a man. I then looked up to see the rest of him.
"Jesus Christ"
"Actually, my name is Will."
"That's not what I... nevermind. Are you and Bill related, by any chance?"
"Who's Bill?"
"The guy right over...huh, where'd he go?"
"There's no-one working here by the name of Bill, sir?"
"No, no, i saw him." I insisted. "He was short and balding and-"
"Shit" he whispered. "He's back."
"Huh?"
Will then proceeded to pull out his radio, before yelling at the top of his lungs.
"CODE RED, PATRICK'S BACK!"
I stared at him, shocked. Then, out of nowhere, I saw movement over his left shoulder.
Streaking across the aisle was Bill, in all his naked glory.
"Uhhhhh"
Hearing me, Will looked up from his radio. Upon noticing my mouth hanging wide open, he looked behind him, only to let out a scream once he saw what i was witnessing.
Will ran off behind him in a hurry, attempting to chase him down.
"...I'm just gonna buy my stuff and get out of this hellhole."
5 minutes of browsing later, I wheeled my shopping cart to the register and paid for my brand new PS5 and monitor. Life is good, you know what I mean?
My thoughts were then interrupted by a shrill scream as another shopper almost walked into Bill's streaking path.
Life is okay?
Will then jumped out of an aisle and tackled Bill like an NFL player, bringing his short, naked body to the ground.
Life is amazing.
I walked out of the store, solemnly vowing to never come back.
"I can't exactly swing back to the tower with this stuff on me. The hell do I do now?"
I pulled out my phone and checked my bank account. I still had plenty of money left.
"Hmm. Time to fulfill an old dream, I guess."
(Some time later)
I walked up to the glass and admired her. She was perfect.
"How many CC's is she?" I asked.
"998 CC's, 310 horsepower."
...oh yeah.
"I'll take her."
The salesman smiled widely as he heard a 'kaching' in his head.
"I'll get her ready for you then"
I paid and exited the showroom to see the salesman standing outside with my new ride.
A Kawasaki Ninja H2R.
A man's gotta have a ride, after all.
"You do know how to ride a motorcycle, right?" He asked, tossing me the keys.
"Somewhat."
"...Not my responsibility."
"That's because you don't have great power" I responded.
"...what?"
"Nothing, dumb joke. Thanks for the bike. Here's a tip" I said, handing him a note.
"...This is 2 dollars."
I revved the engine and rode off.
"Keep the change!" I yelled back at him, before turning a corner and disappearing.
I rode all the way back to the tower, reveling in the speed of the bike. Bucket list item knocked off.
Reaching the tower, I rode around the back of it, entering a small garage door.
Through the garage door was a vehicle elevator that Tony had made for the Avenger's vehicles. But mostly for his supercars.
As the elevator rose, I checked my phone to see a message from Gwen;
Gwen: Movie night tonight?
Me: Sure, what's on the agenda?
Gwen: I was thinking a romcom
Me: oh
Me: Cool, cool cool cool
Gwen: I'm joking, horror movie.
Me: Oh thank god
I chuckled at my phone, looking back up as the elevator reached the garage floor.
I drove the bike out onto the floor, which had pristine, polished white floors and walls. The place was huge. Supercars lined the walls, pretty obviously Tony's. Natasha's bike was there as well, along with Cap's. Bruce had a... Nissan Ultima. Hm. Interesting.
I parked my bike in an empty spot, got off and walked to the normal elevator.
The door opened back into the team's floor, and I walked out just in time to bump into someone.
"Sorry about that" I said, looking at them.
Looking back at me was Director Fury.
Fuck.
End of Chapter 32~
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I have made a continued lapse in my judgement.
I would like to formally apologize to all of you.
I beg you to spare me the pitchforks, for i have returned.
If you have any requests/suggestions for where you want the story to go next, feel free to comment, i love hearing your thoughts.
Spiderkayden, signing out~