31 October was a day that Peter always hated. It was supposed to be a day of fun and festive, but Peter couldn't bring himself to enjoy it.
When he was 5, the first time he celebrated Halloween, he dressed up as a fictional character he made up, Spider-man. His bully, Flash, had jeered and laughed at him for being so childish. But they were 4, what's so childish? You can never understand Flash. And now, he is in love with the web-slinging vigilante.
He was afraid to go out the following year, but May and Ben coaxed him into doing so. So, when he was 7, he went out again, this time as a Star Wars character. He went with his best bud Ned.
Peter was pleased that day when his bucket was filled to the brim with sweets, until Flash came. He glared at Peter. Even as a mere 7 years old, Flash already knew how to bully.
"Gimme those, Parker." He snarled, snatching all of Peter's sweets. Tears welled up in Peter's eyes as he watched Flash strut away with all his sweets. Ned, being the best friend and all, offered a sweet to Peter, who accepted it, still sniffing.
Peter never went out again. He didn't want to. Every year on that day, he would stay in his room.
This holiday got worse for Peter. Ben had died, just 1 week before Halloween. Peter heart had shattered. His father-figure, his uncle, dead. 7 days before Halloween. Peter spent 1 month or more grieving sadly. And on 31 October, he saw those fancy lights and loud music, he broke down sobbing. How could everyone be so happy?
Now, Peter was 16, 11 years after he has stop going out. It was also his first Halloween without May there. May died too, unfortunately, due to cancer. Peter was broken, he lived on the streets for a month, until his mentor found out. Of course, Tony took him in.
"Peter!" Tony grinned, and walked into Peter's room. What ya going to be?" He asked.
Peter shook his head. "I'm not going." He whispered.
"Then we are not. Why Peter?" Tony asked.
"You go. It's a tradition, right? I shouldn't spoil it." A few days before, Tony and the Avengers were telling Peter about their Halloween tradition. Peter forced himself to not cry, and act like the happy child he was.
"Why don't you want to come, Peter? You won't be a burden."
"Please, leave me alone. Please." Peter whispered. "I don't wanna go."
Tony sighed but agreed. He was going to figure out why Peter doesn't want to go.
After a while, Tony realised that Peter had never been treat or tricking for 11 years. Why? So he asked.
And Peter broke down.
He explained that his first time, he was teased.
He explained that his second time, his sweets were stolen.
And he explained, that Ben died just 7 days before Halloween.
Peter sobbed in Tony's arm. The older comforted Peter. "It's okay, Pete. Why don't you go with us? We'll protect you, I promise."
Peter sniffled. After a slight hesitation, he agreed. "Okay."
Tony grinned.
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Later, Peter was dressed in his Spider-man costume. It was his first time in 11 years, he was really nervous. But he had Tony. He had the Avengers. He had a family.
And needless to say, Peter had the best Halloween he had his whole life.
Happy Halloween!
Also, did you guys know that there's a song called 'I don't wanna go.'
Also, qn:
Natasha or Wanda?
A. Natasha
B. Wanda
C. Both
D. None
Do comment your answer!
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