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Spider-Man Volume 4, Issue #4: Brand New World (2/3)
"So wait, you're telling me that the two months you were gone, you were off saving Spider-Men from across parallel earths, including Agent Spider, who just so happens to be me? I mean not me, but the me of the other earth.. It's confusing just to even think about.."
"I know it sounds kind of crazy Harry, but it's the truth!" I blurt out, before taking a sip of my strawberry milkshake.
"Guess I shouldn't be so surprised. Craziness kind of goes with being a superhero. Still, it's unfortunate that you had to watch multiple versions of yourself die." He says, before taking a bite of his bacon. Having the breakfast menu, open 24/7. That person deserves an award. Milkshakes, and pancakes, a beautiful combination.
"Yeah. I'm definitely glad it's over.. On another note, what's been going on with you?"
"Mostly the same old. Helping where I can with my father's company, but I'm no business tycoon, so I don't know all the technicalities. Football season's started at school, but all hopes of getting on the team are gone." He muses.
"Sorry man, I know how much you wanted it.." I apologize, turning my head to look outside the window.
"Don't have to keep blaming yourself over it Pete. What's done is done. Besides-" He gets interrupted by the sound of a phone notification, to which he pulls out his phone. The biggest smile grows on his face. I lean over, trying to get a glance at his phone, but he turns it off before I can see anything.
"So what's that all about Harry? It's like you won the lottery or something. But since you're already a billionaire, that isn't it. Are you holding out on me?" I ask, prodding him for answers.
"What?? Nah, no way Pete." Harry laughs, before spilling the beans. "Alright, alright. Her names Elaine. Met her when I was still in the hospital. She's really helped me through everything. Since then, it's kind of developed into something more." He says sheepishly, his face clearly reddening at the mention of her name.
"That's great Harry! I'm happy for you."
"Thanks Pete. It's a nice change of pace, as she likes me for me. She isn't just with me for my money, like every other girl has been." He says with a note of relief in his voice. I finish off my pancake before responding.
"Sounds like a great girl!"
"She is! Who knows, maybe we could go on a double date sometime!"
"That's assuming I can get a girlfriend.. With my luck, that's not happening anytime soon. Me being gone blew things with Lana."
"I wouldn't go that far. Yeah, she's a little mad, but she just missed having you in her life. The way she talked about you, it's clear as day she still cares about you Pete. Like I said before, she'll come around.
"Yeah, maybe..." I mutter, just before I finish off my strawberry milkshake.
"Ah crap, I should probably head home.. It's getting late, and unfortunately, I've still got some things I need to do. It's good to have you back Peter. See ya later."
"Oh, don't let me keep you then. Well, it was nice catching up with you. See ya Monday, then?"
"Definitely." He says with a wave, before wheeling himself over to the cash register to pay, before leaving the diner. I take a few minutes to finish what's on my plate, before paying, and leaving. Almost didn't have enough there.. I really need to get a job. Unfortunately, being a superhero doesn't pay the bills, unless you're a rich billionaire like Iron Man, then it does. Maybe that freelance position at the Daily Bugle is still open? It's a little late, but I guess I could go see if J Jonah's still there. Since I don't have my webshooters with me, I'll have to take the subway. Luckily, it isn't too badly crowded. After about fifteen minutes of travelling, the subway comes to a stop, and the doors open. As I get closer to the Daily Bugle, I notice two people talking outside. One dressed in a leather jacket, with blonde hair. The other, is none other than J Jonah himself. I look around for a good vantage point, with some decent cover. I find a nearby storefront that should work out alright.
JJ: "This better be good Brock."
'Brock': "Oh it is, JJ. The Spider-Menace is back! And I've got the proof." He says, handing the file over. Can't really see the pictures from this angle, but I'm assuming their somehow from my fight with the Sinister Six. I don't recall seeing this guy nearby.
JJ: "It was only a matter of time before that wall-crawling menace showed his face once again. Conspiring with this 'Sinister Six'! Oh, that's good. We're just lucky New York's finest officers showed up in time to stop him. Alright Brock, here's the deal. Keep bringing me pictures of Spider-Man worthy of the front page, and you'll be paid accordingly. "
'Brock': "Yeah, sure thing.."
JJ: "Now scram." With that, Brock leaves, and Jameson makes a phone call, with a taxi coming minutes later to pick him up. Guess the freelance gig is off the table.. Definitely not what I wanted to hear..
Spider-Man Volume 4, Issue #4: Brand New World (2/3)
"So wait, you're telling me that the two months you were gone, you were off saving Spider-Men from across parallel earths, including Agent Spider, who just so happens to be me? I mean not me, but the me of the other earth.. It's confusing just to even think about.."
"I know it sounds kind of crazy Harry, but it's the truth!" I blurt out, before taking a sip of my strawberry milkshake.
"Guess I shouldn't be so surprised. Craziness kind of goes with being a superhero. Still, it's unfortunate that you had to watch multiple versions of yourself die." He says, before taking a bite of his bacon. Having the breakfast menu, open 24/7. That person deserves an award. Milkshakes, and pancakes, a beautiful combination.
"Yeah. I'm definitely glad it's over.. On another note, what's been going on with you?"
"Mostly the same old. Helping where I can with my father's company, but I'm no business tycoon, so I don't know all the technicalities. Football season's started at school, but all hopes of getting on the team are gone." He muses.
"Sorry man, I know how much you wanted it.." I apologize, turning my head to look outside the window.
"Don't have to keep blaming yourself over it Pete. What's done is done. Besides-" He gets interrupted by the sound of a phone notification, to which he pulls out his phone. The biggest smile grows on his face. I lean over, trying to get a glance at his phone, but he turns it off before I can see anything.
"So what's that all about Harry? It's like you won the lottery or something. But since you're already a billionaire, that isn't it. Are you holding out on me?" I ask, prodding him for answers.
"What?? Nah, no way Pete." Harry laughs, before spilling the beans. "Alright, alright. Her names Elaine. Met her when I was still in the hospital. She's really helped me through everything. Since then, it's kind of developed into something more." He says sheepishly, his face clearly reddening at the mention of her name.
"That's great Harry! I'm happy for you."
"Thanks Pete. It's a nice change of pace, as she likes me for me. She isn't just with me for my money, like every other girl has been." He says with a note of relief in his voice. I finish off my pancake before responding.
"Sounds like a great girl!"
"She is! Who knows, maybe we could go on a double date sometime!"
"That's assuming I can get a girlfriend.. With my luck, that's not happening anytime soon. Me being gone blew things with Lana."
"I wouldn't go that far. Yeah, she's a little mad, but she just missed having you in her life. The way she talked about you, it's clear as day she still cares about you Pete. Like I said before, she'll come around.
"Yeah, maybe..." I mutter, just before I finish off my strawberry milkshake.
"Ah crap, I should probably head home.. It's getting late, and unfortunately, I've still got some things I need to do. It's good to have you back Peter. See ya later."
"Oh, don't let me keep you then. Well, it was nice catching up with you. See ya Monday, then?"
"Definitely." He says with a wave, before wheeling himself over to the cash register to pay, before leaving the diner. I take a few minutes to finish what's on my plate, before paying, and leaving. Almost didn't have enough there.. I really need to get a job. Unfortunately, being a superhero doesn't pay the bills, unless you're a rich billionaire like Iron Man, then it does. Maybe that freelance position at the Daily Bugle is still open? It's a little late, but I guess I could go see if J Jonah's still there. Since I don't have my webshooters with me, I'll have to take the subway. Luckily, it isn't too badly crowded. After about fifteen minutes of travelling, the subway comes to a stop, and the doors open. As I get closer to the Daily Bugle, I notice two people talking outside. One dressed in a leather jacket, with blonde hair. The other, is none other than J Jonah himself. I look around for a good vantage point, with some decent cover. I find a nearby storefront that should work out alright.
JJ: "This better be good Brock."
'Brock': "Oh it is, JJ. The Spider-Menace is back! And I've got the proof." He says, handing the file over. Can't really see the pictures from this angle, but I'm assuming their somehow from my fight with the Sinister Six. I don't recall seeing this guy nearby.
JJ: "It was only a matter of time before that wall-crawling menace showed his face once again. Conspiring with this 'Sinister Six'! Oh, that's good. We're just lucky New York's finest officers showed up in time to stop him. Alright Brock, here's the deal. Keep bringing me pictures of Spider-Man worthy of the front page, and you'll be paid accordingly. "
'Brock': "Yeah, sure thing.."
JJ: "Now scram." With that, Brock leaves, and Jameson makes a phone call, with a taxi coming minutes later to pick him up. Guess the freelance gig is off the table.. Definitely not what I wanted to hear..