CH05 : prowler

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We were at Aaron's place, I leaned against the window while Nico hung upside down while typing on his phone, wondering to send his mom a message or not.

That's when I heard a noise, miles touched our shoulders and we immediately went invisible along with him.

I was backed up into nico's chest and he was breathing heavily right in my ear which made my face slightly redden and I just ignored the feeling or his hot breath right against my neck.

The prowler came and looked around the back of the tv, we were all huddled together as we stayed invisible.

"Hello, Mr.Frisk. I've got the security tapes from the tunnel right here. if the kid's out there, I'll find them. you know me, sir. I don't ever quit." The prowler took his mask off and revealed to be...Aaron?

a quiet gasp escaped my lips as my eyes widened, we all scrambled to get out of the window and I hurried down the stairs with miles and nico in front of me.

I was surprised by all of this since it was unexpected, I didn't think...he was the prowler?

he started chasing us and we ran faster down the stairs, I looked over to see the sun slowly rising. Nico and Miles grabbed both my hands and we kept running.

The prowler was close behind us as we kept running, we almost get hit by a car in the process but the prowler knocked it away with motorcycle.

he was close behind us and the three of us jumped on top of a taxi, nico's hair got in the way of his face but he moved it out of the way and held onto miles who held onto nico's wrist tightly.

Suddenly all three of us fell off making us fall onto the street, I quickly looked around to see if the prowler was anywhere...and he wasn't.

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We made our way to aunt may house and quickly walked inside, shutting the door behind us. Miles quickly tapped Peter on the shoulder.

"My uncle." he said while catching his breath, I patted nico's back as he tried catching his breath too.

"Hey, where have you guys been?" Peter asked, "His uncle Aaron, he's the prowler." I said in reply.

"Slow down, [names], miles." Peter said as he looked at us, "No, no! he works for Kingpin. he tried to kill us!" Nico shouted.

"It's okay. we're gonna figure it out." Peter reassured, "Were you guys followed?" Gwen asked.

"No, we don't think so." Miles answered, then our spidey-sense went off.

Everyone got into a fighting stance, I slowly turned towards the door and nico did the same, I put my mask on and braced for the worst.

The doorbell ringed and then suddenly it was broken off it's hinges flying towards the ground.

"Cute place. real homey." It was Dr.Olivia again, "Oh, great. it's Liv." Peter said.

"Well..I guess we were followed." Nico said while putting on his mask also, "Oh, no. get outta here kiddos." Peter told us.

When we ran to the other room to get out someone stopped us, "You messed up big time, kids. very sloppy." a guy said as he appeared in front of us.

More villains walked in and we were now all cornered, "Let me guess. you're scorpion. well, we're the spider gang." Peter said.

"Would you mind taking this outside?" Aunt May asked while pointing to the door.

"We don't pick the ballroom. we just dance." I heard someone say, I prayed that hopefully my abilities would come to use.

I was thrown to the side of the room and that's when everyone started fighting. me, nico, and miles got split up.

"No!" I shouted and tried crawling away desperately, I felt myself get yanked by the hair, "Same old useless spiders always fighting." the guy said and slammed me down harshly.

Well dang, ain't have to slam me that hard. he definitely asking for a fight now.

I stood up and glared at him, I could see my eyes glow a dark red and kicked him in the face.

"I tried to be nice but that's not happenin' anymore." I said and kicked him across the face again and again.

I got kicked in the stomach and I flew to the side and slid across the floor as my back hit the wall, I yelped surprised.

I tried to get back up but my vision kept going red and hazy, I groaned and clutched the side of my head.

Every time I get into fights I can never get back up- well, not saying I got into anything. but...these ones I can't get back up from.

"Useless. always will be."

I wheezed and felt the persons foot press on my chest to the point where I couldn't breath, it felt like my ribcage was being crushed.

I glanced over and looked inside the kitchen before grabbed a plate from off the ground and smashing it on the persons head.

"DIE!"

I scrambled to get up but eventually did and started running, like I always do. I was so brave and fearless before but this is new to me— I'm just a teenager! I shouldn't even had gotten bit. but this is my life now.

I felt myself get dragged into the roof and slammed me onto the bricks below me, I gasped and felt immense pain in my back.

"Ever heard of itsy bitsy spider? there's a different tale though. someone like you, are worth nothing. will never ever be nothing. all your life you have been worthless. and that's what you are, a worthless good for nothing wanna be hero."

I felt the persons hand wrap around my throat and slowly lift me into the air, I held my felt ground but suddenly felt my hands started to weaken. the last of oxygen coming from me is what was making me weak.

I slowly dropped one of my hands to the side slowly but then...I looked at the red hue coming from my hands. my nose started to bleed and I glanced at the guy again.

"Maybe I'm not useless. but...you are though." I said and the person looked at me confused.

"What?"

I let out a small air laugh before blinding the person and kicking them in the chest, I dug my nails in their skin and kicked them across the face:

Once.

Twice.

Until finally they fell off the roof and I landed on my feet easily, I looked at myself surprised.

I looked over my shoulder to see no one, I looked back and then thought to myself.

What if I'm not even meant to be in this universe? that was a good question. gosh what am I saying? I was born here.

I looked down at my webs and just swung away towards my house. i didn't even want to be in that situation.

Once I made it inside I looked in the mirror and saw myself, I looked so ridiculous with this stupid spider-man suit on.

I took it off and put on a hoodie and sweatpants, I looked down at my hands that were still growing a red hue.

"[name], sweetie, you there..?" It was my mom, I quickly looked at myself and saw that my whole body started growing a dark red.

"[name]?" She knocked again and I went over to shut the door, locking it. the handle jingled but I kept it locked.

"[name]? hey...why'd you lock the door? is something wrong?" My mom asked and I didn't answer.

"[Name]. I see you're shadow. what's wrong?" She asked again, "Please answer."

"...mom, go away." is all I said as I stared down at the ground.

She was shocked for a second before her lips turned to a frown, she placed her hand on the door for a brief second before walking away.

I heard her footsteps disappear and she walked out the front door, when she did I rubbed a tired hand over my face.

Spider-man/woman this...

this.

that.

this.

that.

I'm so tired of it, so out of a fit of rage I started throwing my items and ripped all my family photos. I looked like a little kid throwing a tantrum.

I was still a teenager...who had no idea what I was gonna do. what am I supposed to do? I never asked for this.

I slid down the wall and pulled my knees to my chest while burying my head in my knees, tearing up as I sobbed.

I didn't wanna be a hero.

END OF CHAPTER 5