What If the story had planned things differently for Otto Octavius. Especially if he had bonded with the Carnage symbiote in Spider-Man 2. Find out in this FanFiction.
location: The Graveyard:
Date and Time: 2004, 12:45 PM.
It was a sunny hot afternoon but only from the outside as it was raining from the inside for everyone sad who had gathered together in the graveyard to attend Otto Octavius's funeral. He had been certified as diseased despite as a proof of him not being alive and present in this world anymore. It was a sad atmosphere of memories and sadness. Otto Octavius who had died in the hospital was to be buried with his remains to be laid to rest as he were to leave this world with everyone's hope that he would find meaning and peace in the afterlife that was to await him.
He shouldn't have gotten obsessed with the fusion reactor Rosie said with tears in her eyes as she desperately wished to have died in his place as remorse for running away and abandoning him to death consumed her.
Obsession is true but you shouldn't blame yourself Peter said in both agreement and support for Rosie. He is gone now but you have to live he added.
It is said easier than done Rosie responded. He was everything I had and now I am left with nothing but grief and bad memories she added. Look I know he was your world Peter said trying to convince Rosie. But you have to move forward, he is not coming back he added getting impatient her inability to move on. She is right Pete Harry said as he joined the conversation. What? Peter asked. I said she is right Harry responded. It really is said easier than done he added. Look I get it, but everyone dies so it is necessary move on Peter responded. Besides we cannot change the past, we're not gods he added.
I really am sorry for your loss Harry said as he consoled Rosie before walking away. Harry was feeling sad for Rosie, but it was more than that. He had great and high expectations from Otto as he had invested a big sum of money in the fusion reactor project. Harry felt doomed as he knew that his money went to waste with the hope for the fusion reactor dashed to the ground.
Harry was just almost out of the graveyard and about to snap in disappointment. Harry Wait! Peter came requesting from behind. Harry, please try to understand Peter begged for a chance of explanation. What do you want Pete? Harry asked in frustration.
Harry why are you so mad? Peter asked. Because I am disappointed Harry responded. Spiderman was right there but he failed to save Otto Octavius He added. Harry, it wasn't his fault Peter argued. you know it all just happened fast he added.
What do you know Pete? Harry asked in anger and frustration. You weren't even their so how do you know? he added and asked for further explanation. Well Peter Started. I believe in him that he will set things right Peter added.
Maybe someday Harry responded in a now polite voice. But for today he is a failure he added in a bitter voice. Peter failed to understand and cheer up Harry. He was on the verge of losing hope.
If Spiderman was a failure, then I wouldn't be standing here a voice said coming towards harry and Peter. Both the best friends looked and paid attention as they recognised who the voice belonged to.
It was none other than Norman Osborn. In this timeline Norman Osborn was alive and well thanks to spiderman saving his life and convincing him to overcome the evil influence of the goblin serum in the previous fanfiction What if Spiderman got his powers from the Venom Symbiote instead 2 years ago.
Oh, hey dad Harry said. Harry, I know you are disappointed, but Peter is right it really happened so fast no one could have been able to do a thing Norman said hoping to make Harry understand.
Oh, great now you are siding with him Harry said as he was being totally impatient. Besides the Oscorp company will face a big loss thank to the failed project, at this rate we might lose our own company he added before leaving in disappointment.
Harry wait! Peter said. Its ok, its ok Peter Norman assured Peter. He is just disappointed he added. But I am worried Peter responded. What if Harry gets caught up in a mess? Peter added as he asked.
He won't Norman responded. Ok Peter responded. But he is right, I am a failure today he added referring to himself. In the original timeline Norman was aware of Peter being spiderman and wanted him to join forces with green goblin.
However, in this timeline it was pretty much the same except for the fact that Norman had remorse for his actions he had taken under the influence of the goblin persona in this timeline.
His remorse drove him to attempt suicide but spiderman save him therefore having him live in this timeline with a chance of fixing the problems caused by his actions.
Also, Peter in this timeline was not worried about revealing his identity to Norman due to Norman already being aware of that because of finding it out by noticing the venom symbiote in the previous fanfiction What if Spiderman got his powers from the Venom Symbiote instead.
Norman even promised Peter to keep him being spiderman a secret knowing that it is for the best. You are not a failure Peter Norman responded. You may have failed to save Doctor Otto Octavius, but you shouldn't blame yourself Norman added.
But sir, Peter said respectfully. We lost a good man, and I could not do anything to save him Peter responded. Like you said before it all happened too fast Norman responded in an understanding voice.
Ok I won't blame myself Peter responded. I will try my best he added. That is exactly what I expect from my friendly neighbourhood spiderman Norman said with a smile on his face as he tried to appreciate Peter's actions.
I have got to go now he added. Bye bye sir Peter responded. see you Norman responded. and don't hesitate to ask for help he added before leaving.
Peter really appreciated Norman's understanding and gratefulness. He knew that he could ask for advice and support from Norman and Uncle Ben since both were alive having survived the events of the previous fanfiction What if Spiderman got his powers from the Venom Symbiote instead 2 years ago. Peter now had a clear understanding of his path ahead of him.
He knew what he had to do. It was to continue as spiderman and keep on moving forward in his life for himself as well as for others.
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Location: The Daily Bugle:
Date and time: 2004 1:00 PM:
It's all over town, Robbie Jameson said as he discussed the death of Doctor Otto Octavius with Robbie. News of what happened that day.
In the original spiderman timeline the news was about how Doctor Octavius killed the doctors who were going to cut his tentacles off. However, in this timeline since Doctor Octavius was dead the news was also different.
Rosie Octavius, wife of Otto Octavius a Brilliant scientist who got killed by his own obsession now traumatised Jameson said as he intended to cover that fact in the next news headlines.
That would be wrong to infiltrate someone's privacy Robbie responded in refusal. The conversation between Jameson and Robbie was going on when Betty came.
Chief, I found Parker she said as she was accompanied by Peter.
Where you been? Jameson asked.
I am sorry Mr Jameson I could not answer your calls.
Why don't you pay your phone bill? Jameson asked his next question.
I..I wa...I was Peter tried to answer as he stammered.
I..I wa...I was what I did not ask for some excuse Jameson said as he was pissed off by Peter's lack of punctuality.
In the original spiderman timeline the news Jameson wanted to be published was about how Doctor Octavius went berserk. However, in this timeline since Doctor Octavius was dead the news was going to be regarding the damages along with Rosie Octavius's trauma.
Doctor Otto Octavius, Obsessed scientist dies to make himself look like a hero but does nothing beyond property damage he added.
Actually he wasn't a bad.... Peter tried to explain.
we don't have pictures! Jameson said in a loud voice interrupting Peter's explanation on Otto's real motives.
I heard Spider-Man was there Robbie mentioned
Where were you? Jameson asked.
Photographing squirrels? You're fired he added.
Chief, the planetarium party Betty reminded Jameson.
Jameson remembered that he needed a photographer for the events in the planetarium party, so he decided to use Peter as a photographer.
You're un-fired he said before Peter could leave.
I need you, come here he added.
What do you know about high society? Jameson asked.
Oh. Well, l... Peter responded.
- Don't answer that Jameson interrupted.
My society photographer got hit in the head by a polo ball Jameson added as he addressed the issue that there was no other photographer to Peter. You're all I got he added.
Big party for an American hero my son, the astronaut Jameson mentioned in a proud voice.
Could you pay me in advance? Peter requested.
You serious? Pay you for what? Jameson for his first 2 questions
Standing there? He asked as the third question.
I just need the money you see... Peter tried to explain.
Keep the explanation to yourself and you better be there on time or else you're fired! Jameson threatened before saying you can go. And you better have my payment or else your head will be the price Peter said as the symbiote was acting on the insult Jameson was putting him through.
Hey, what do you mean by that? Jameson asked in a serious tone.
Peter realised what Venom was causing. And immediately began apologizing. I meant to only remind you of the payment Peter added before running away nervously.
And I mean to remind you to be on time, now get out! Jameson responded trying sound mad.
Peter got his ass out of the building and ran to a secluded area. Peter could not believe what Venom had just made him say. What is the matter Pete? Venom asked as he forced a concerned voice out of his mouth. Bro, you trying to get me fired? Peter asked in anger.
Bro, he was getting on my nerves Venom responded. besides we put so many scumbags in their place why stop here? He added and asked.
Bro I just need a job to earn Peter responded. Besides If I lose my job then we can't afford food, is that what you want? he added
Alright fine! Venom responded in defeat as he realised that Peter had a fair point. But we better get a job where we are not someone's toy Venom responded as he was sick ofJameson's attitude.
This is the best bet we have Venom Peter responded. It may be bullshit but it requires a lot of getting used to he added. Well, aren't you a pain? Venom asked in frustration. If for the deal you would have been my lunch, he added.
Yeah, right now let's get going now Peter responded as he walked along the way towards his apartment.
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Location: The graveyard.
Date and Time: 2004 6:45 PM:
The Graveyard had the grave that bared the name, Otto Octavius. It was getting dark and no one was there, not even a soul. It was getting dark and quite. The wind was blowing as the waves of time were flowing as usual.
Nothing seemed out of place and unusual. However, it was going to change the world. Deep under the ground was Otto's corpse, buried and laid to rest as the final remains of the scientist who only wanted to put his actions as a benefit to mankind.
But that was when the miracle was to emerge. This was the moment of truth where Otto Octavius was to be given a second chance at life.
The long dormant carnage symbiote which was residing in the dead body finally awakened and began to use it's powers.
The impact and energy as a result of such power caused Otto's soul and consciousness to return and Otto opened his eyes wide open and the codex substance was generated in his body. Otto Octavius had been resurrected by the Carnage symbiote.
On the surface the grave stood tall symbolising the passing of Otto Octavius. However, the grave was now going to lose it's meaning. Within a few seconds a mechanical tentacle came its way tearing out of the ground.
It was followed by 4 more tentacles that came digging their way out of the soil that formed the ground. The digging resulted in the opening of a big whole as an entrance to the grave with Otto Octavius emerging out of it.
Otto was consumed with shock as he processed his current situation. He felt intense emotions of being wrong about the reality. He was at loss as his science and logical thinking was proven incorrect.
How can I come back to life like it was a joke he questioned science and himself. What good will me being alive do after so much property damages my experiment brough upon the city he thought to himself as he confronted his miscalculation and remorse for his actions.
What? He reacted to a voice in his head. Rebuild the voice of the ai in the mechanical tentacles suggested. No Otto responded showing that he wanted to move on.
In the original Spiderman 2 timeline Doctor Otto Octavius wanted to commit suicide as the guilt was too much to confront and address. He also got corrupted by the ai in his tentacles. However, in this timeline he didn't.
What make another fusion reactor? Otto asked. No it will make things even worse he added. suddenly Otto felt sensation in his body. Something was moving, sometime alive. Horror consumed Otto as he noticed a red slime coming out of his body revealing itself to be none other than the Carnage symbiote.
What the!! Otto screamed in horror as he looked at the symbiotes scary face. Who the hell are you? He asked. An alien? was his second question as he added.
Yes, Carnage responded. I am a alien, I belong to the race of symbiotes he added as he explained everything. Otto was shocked as the information was valuable for scientific research since the idea of alien life was debated for decades.
Rebuild your fusion reactor Otto Carnage suggested. But what if it fails to work and make the matter even worse? Otto asked showing refusal.
What am I here for? Carnage asked as he offered help.
you can help me stabilize it? Otto asked.
The symbiote smirked with his teeth. Yes, he responded.
Thank you symbiote Otto said as the influence of the Carnage symbiote began to corrupt him. But we require money Carnage reminded Otto of the money and budget that was required.
Also, nothing comes for free he added. What do you mean Otto asked.
As I explained Symbiotes require ideal human host to survive Carnage reminded Otto. So here is the deal, I help you to fulfill you dream and in return you either become my host or find me an ideal host, deal? Carnage asked with a smirk on his symbiotic face.
A similar smirk formed on Otto's face. Deal he responded in agreement.
By the way where did you learn how to swing a deal? Otto asked the Carnage symbiote. We symbiotes inherit abilities instead of learning Carnage responded.
OK Otto responded in understanding. From whom did you inherit the ability to swing a deal? he added as he asked.
My father, Venom Carnage responded. Where is he Otto asked. Dunno, Carnage responded. He is aware of my existence though, chances are we might encounter him soon he added.
Ok Otto responded. For now, let us find a hideout and plan our strategies he added. Good point the Carnage symbiote responded as Otto Octavius walked his way out of the graveyard.
With the help of the Carnage Symbiote, Dr Otto Octavius now has a second chance at life as well as fulfilling his dream of creating a new source of fusion based energy. Will the power provided by the symbiote enhance autos abilities or will it Cause bloodshed and violence? Will auto octaves finally achieve his goals and dreams, or will he become something else? Something Horrible enough to represent True death and destruction?
A/N: Yeah, I know this was late and I'm sorry for that but have no worries Because the story is soon about to take intense Not to mention interesting twists and turns. That's it for this Chapter. What will happen next? Find out in the next chapter and until then keep reading, Keep, enjoying the multiverse and stay tuned. Take care.