Calvary Cemetery, New York
A few days after the incident, I was standing in front of my father's graveyard accompanied by my close friends. The newspapers and televisions are filled with details of Wilson Fisk's and Norman Osborn's wrong doings as they blame Norman's illegal human experiment in creating super villains endangered the people in New York's life.
The blame didn't end there as Oscorp Industries shares badly pummeled due to the coverage and the Board of Director for the company is doing everything they can to safe the company. Stan Enterprise is planning to slowly take over the company.
The police officers have approached me a few times to investigate whether I was involved or not but they didn't find anything to incriminate me.
Since Norman Osborn does not have a will and he has died 'intestate', all his assets belongs to me because I am his 'closest' and only family member left. All the property which includes any bank accounts, securities, real estate, and other assets will be received by me. After paying for all the damages and debts, the amount I am left with if everything is liquidated is worth 10.2 billion dollars.
Bernard wanted to accompany me at the funeral ceremony but to avoid suspicion I told him not too. Due to the bad press of Norman's wrongdoing there is a lack of guest attendance for his burial ceremony. "Harry, I am sorry for your loss, it will be hard times ahead of you so stay strong" one of the guests said as the guests slowly left the ceremony.
"Harry, are you okay ?" Peter concernedly asked as he approached me with MJ, Felicia and Ned close behind him.
Slowly sighing I replied "Ya, I am okay. It is just that I have mixed feelings regarding his death."
Felicia came close and held my left hand squeezing it and said "We are all here for you, you can tell us anything" with Ned patting my back encouragingly "Ya, man. We are always here for you" as MJ nodded her head.
Smiling at them, I slowly looked back towards Norman's tombstone and started thinking to myself on whether things would be different if I had tried to change his fate of becoming Green Goblin. I felt sorry for him as I could have stopped him many times but my concern for the timeline has clouded my judgement. With that in mind I was determined to not worry about every small detail of knowing all the possible future and making my own fate.
Looking back at the group I said "I was not close with my father due to our differences in opinions but I feel bad and sorry for him since I could have tried to stop him much earlier. But knowing my father even if he is locked in prison or loses all his money, he is not the type of person to easily give up on his dreams and he will surely find a way to make it happen at any cost either legally or not".
"I am not my father, I am Harry. I will do things to make my own self proud" I said as I gave them a reassuring smile.
Peter holding my right shoulder saying "I am proud of you, Harry. I will always be around to support you" as MJ steps forward saying "Me too". Felicia was going to say something before Ned shouted "Group hug!" as he squeezes all of us with all his strength. Felicia and MJ shouted "Ned you are killing us!" as we all laugh.
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Rooftop of a building somewhere in New York
Using the Wing Wave, I made an appointment with Black Cat to meet up on top of the building. As she arrived she started sulking and complaining on why I didn't include her in the operation to take down Kingpin and Norman. After finally calming her down, I slowly explained "Sorry I didn't call but I had to do some preparation before bringing you in and without knowing what you could do will endanger everyone else's life".
Black Cat angrily replied "You could have told me, my friend's father died during the incident! Maybe I could have made a difference, if I was there!"
"I see who is your friend? I should go and apologize" I answered her calmly.
"Errrr...No! You don't have too. He does not blame you for his father's death, he is blaming himself for not stopping his father. I feel sad about it" Black Cat quick reply feeling flustered.
I sighed, "I see, I am sorry. It must be the same guy you are always talking about."
After calming down, Black Cat slowly replied "No, I am sorry! I know it is not your fault, I wish I could have done something to help. That is why I want to train so no one will ever suffer again".
"By the way, does he know about all this" I say as a gesture to her attire.
"What! No, he doesn't know... It is complicated...I don't know whether I can settle with a normal life..and he is a very good friend" Black Cat answered with a confused expression before she deflected "So when are we going to start and why are you carrying a bag?".
After staring at her for a few seconds, I handed her the bag saying "Inside the bag is your new uniform (Black Cat's costume from Earth-20051) and some equipment to help out as a hero. Your costume is bullet proof and is made of a mixture of leather and nano tube carbon with some micro servos embedded into it. The uniform is able to retract and expand to fit your body for quick change. With your new uniform your physical ability will be at least peak athletic level strength approximately 700lbs (318Kg) and speed of nearly 40 miles per hour (64km per hour)."
With look in amazement as she looked at her uniform, Black Cat exclaimed "Wow!".
"Wait there is a training wheel protocol, while training to hone your skills all the enhancement will be shut down unless I am there to authorize it for crime fighting!" I quickly interrupted Black Cat.
Black Cat with an irritated look to say "Damn it! Party Pooper!"
Ignoring Black Cat response and feeling like 'Q' from James Bond series, I continued my introduction of her equipment "This gloves has retractable claws made out of steel micro-filaments at each each fingers that can be triggered by flexing your fingers. It will create a magnetic surge to trigger your claws. The claws are highly durable and sharp to allow you to tear through hard materials, to help you climb walls and produce electricity to stun your opponents."
Black Cat grumbled "Nerd!".
"I see you don't want all this..." I replied as I gestured to take all the things back from her but before I finished Black Cat quickly shouted "Wait! I am sorry! Thank you so much. Please continue, I am all ears" giving her most innocent smile.
Sighing to myself I continued on "This earring is a communicator. It is also able to enhance your agility and balance since it can send an electric signal to the balance center of your brain but it will also be under training wheel protocol too".
"Shit!" Black Cat cursed but as she made contact with my eyes, she smiled and said "It is so cool! Can't wait to train!".
Laughing at Black Cat's reply, I explain "The mask has enhanced and night visions capability. It can also make your eyes color to have blue irises rather than the green irises that you naturally have.
Surprising Black Cat.
"I am observant!" I replied "Finally two grappling hooks to help you scale walls at a faster speed and to pull your enemies towards you!".
Black Cat realizing something "I find it creepy that you know how to make a costume and that you are able to make it really fashionable".
"Looks like I need to take it back..." I replied in a matter in fact.
Black Cat begging "I am sorry! It is a joke! It is really a joke!".
Smiling to myself, I say "Good. I have informed the other members about you. We will do rotations in training you so keep the Wing Wave with you all the time. If you have met all our training requirements and gained our trust. I will give you another birthday gift".
"There is more ?" Black asked in surprise. "What is it ?" she asked excitedly.
"It is a graduation present. We will discuss it later" I said mysteriously.
Black Cat looked at me curiously "So when do we begin ?".
I replied "Tomorrow we will contact you. Get familiar with your uniform and equipment tonight. There is an instruction manual inside the bag".
Black Cat hugged the bag tightly with excitement and said "Thank you for giving me a chance. I won't disappoint you. See you tomorrow".
"Oh ya! Black Cat, wait!" I called her.
"What is it?" Black Cat said anxiously as she can't wait to go home to test out everything.
Smiling at her enthusiasm, I replied "Welcome in The Defenders!"