The Orphaned Spider

•Chapter 10•

Peters pov

Ow

Ow

Ow

Ow-shoosh brain.

The sky was a sunset of hues. The time was probably around 6 or 7 now but I still didn't have the will to move. Who knows how long I had just stayed here, staring at the fading light, regretting life choices.

But if I say like this any longer I'll make Tony worry. Slowly propping up on my elbows I assess my damage. One broken nose, what appears to be a black eye since I can barely see through it, a broken rib-or more, a busted lip, too many bruises to count, and scratched-up hands which were already healing.

"Holy mackerals! " I curse under my breath from the pain. Flash did more damage than he normally does. Almost every part of me ached, whether it was from pain or a lonely emptiness.

Slowly I stand up, leaning on the wall for support. The world around me turns and blurs as the strange dizzy spell comes back.

My forehead leans against the rough material of the brick wall. Once I get a grip on myself, I stand up slowly. I have no clue what has been causing these dizzy spells.

Who knows, maybe I'm losing my super ability forever...

There was no way I could go back home like this. They would find out, one way or another. Pulling out my phone I open Mr. Starks contact. Luckily there were no cracks. After all, I had just gotten a new phone.

Peter
Hey, can I spend the night at Ned's?

Mr. Stark
Ok, kid. Have fun. Call me if you need a ride.

Peter
Thank you!

I sigh in relief. Thank goodness he didn't ask anything. Maybe I should inform Ned incase they try contacting him.

The phone rings a few times before his best friend picked. "Hey, what's up man? Wanna play video games at my house? "

I smile at the thought of enjoying gaming with Ned before remembering what I called for. Ned was one of the only people who knew my secret. He had been the guy in the chair for some time before I decided it was too risky. What if a villain hacked the frequency we used to talk to each other?

I don't want to endanger anyone else.

"Hey, I have to do some hero work today. Could you cover for me? I told my family I would be with you."

Ned's side of the line crackles a bit and I can hear the sounds of him losing a game. "Sure. See you at school then, Peter? " He asks.

"Yah, I'll be there. Thanks, Ned. " I mumble.

"No problem. Don't get hurt, okay? " Ned sighs.
"Okay. Bye, Ned."
I wince, knowing that I had already broken that promise. He says goodbye and I hang up.

Grabbing my backpack, I pull out my suit.

"All right, Spidey. Time to web sling. "

-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-Timeskip-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_

He's  1 hour and 39 minutes late. Currently it is 9:39 p.m. deadpool and I had chosen a spot and time we would meet up so I could make him a real hero. I knew I shouldn't have expected much but I was at least hoping he would've shown up.

I swung my legs over the edge of the cafe's roof, bored. The pigeons pecked at my half eaten cinnamon roll. They looked happier than me at the moment. My injurys from earlier were still there, healing slower than normal.

"Ugh, where could he be? " I muttered. Maybe I should just go... I've wasted enough time on hi-

"Spidey! "

I whipped my head around to see deadpool standing there.

"Happy to see me, baby boy?" He grins like there's not a care in the world. I recoil at the nickname.

I jump up and stalk over to him.

"Aww you want a hug? " He spreads his arms wide and goes in for a hug.
I dodge, poking deadpool in the chest.

"Where were you? I was waiting here for almost two hours and now you show up? " I growl. He didn't even apologize! Deadpool backs up, waving his arms in front of him.

"Aww looks like someone's worried for me! " He giggles. I feel my cheeks heat up. He couldn't be serious, could he? He showed me up! Not like this was a date or something but still!

I clench my teeth so hard I might crack a tooth.

"Someone's grumpy today. " Deadpool remarks. "What's got your panties in a knot, baby boy? "

I sigh. Now is not the time. Ignoring his question, I start speaking. "Look, are you serious about being a hero? Cause I don't feel like you are. "

Deadpool frowns, obviously confused. "Of course spid-"

I interrupt him. "Well then, start acting like it. In the two hours you weren't here, I saved a teen from jumping in front of a truck, a car crash, and a few muggings. "

Taking a breath, I continue. "What if I hadn't been there? What if this was a solo mission for you? That teen could've died! The people in that car could have lost their beloved toddler. The victims in the muggings could've been shot or stabbed. "

Deadpool face slowly dropped. This time he didn't interrupt me to say 'unaliving'.

"This is serious. Being a hero isn't fun and games. People's lives rest on our shoulders, Deadpool. One wrong move, one wrong choice, and someone could die.if we are even a second to late, we could ruin a wonderful life. " My voice quiets.

This was all too true. Uncle Ben had died because of my wrong choices. Aunt May lost her husband. She never knew it was my fault. She's probably looking down on me from the afterlife so disappointed.

"I'm sorry. " Deadpool speaks up. This was the first time I had seen him be serious. He puts his hands on my shoulders and I flinch. Deadpool frowns, almost as if he was about to ask a question then decided against it.

"I want to be a hero. And I want you to teach me. I'll try harder. "

I stare at him a moment. Maybe this will be manageable.
"Fine, you're forgiving but you better not slack off. I'm going to work you to the bone. " I joke. He flexes his muscles, attempting to impress me.

"I'm strong. " He grins again. I roll my eyes which he couldn't see but he still manages to guess. "Hey! Don't roll your eyes! I'm strong! " Deadpool grumbles.

I burst out laughing. "I've seen better muscles on the octopus! "

Deadpool pouts and mumbles things I can't hear.

"Well then, what are we waiting for? Keep up! " I shout as I jump off the roof and starting swinging away with practiced grace. Deadpool runs to catch up, jump in over roofs.

"Hey wait up! " He cries out.

"Lesson one. A hero must be fast! " I shout back. I laugh as he flings face-first into a light pole. A warm feeling fills me and with a realization it was a feeling I barely felt anymore.

Happiness

Thank you!!! I never got the chance to thank you for 5 or 6k before I was at 7k!!! I can't explain how happy I am. You guys!!! I love you!! If you have suggestions or you see an error, please tell me! Also I think it's time mention...この本は2-3本のシリーズの一部です！これは最初の本です。二冊目...*死と誘拐について考え始める*

Kekeke... Anyhow new chapters will be out soon lovely potatoes! Also, the first chapter has been updated with a few more details so yeah.

私のジャガイモを幸せに！
(Who will be the first to translate my Japanese writing?)