Chapter 82.
"WHAT?" Quentin Beck questioned, amused at the words that left the teenagers' mouths as they stared at him.
"Uh, that's just what our friends call you," Peter explains.
"Well, you can call me Quentin," the man told him as he extended his hand while he approached them, they shook hands.
"I saw what you both did with the tower, most especially. We could use people like the both of you on my world,"
"Thanks, I'm sorry, your world?" Peter asked.
"Oh, Mr. Beck is from Earth. Just not yours," Fury says.
"There are multiple realities, Peter, Briana. This is Earth dimension 616. I'm from Earth-833." Beck says.
"I'm sorry, you're saying there's a multiverse?" Peter asks excitedly.
"I thought that was just theoretical. I mean, that completely changes how we understand the initial singularity," Briana added in awe.
"We're talking about an eternal inflation system. And how does that even work with all the quantum, it's insane!" Peter adds.
Fury and Hill looks at both teens.
"Sorry,"
"Don't ever apologize for being the smartest people in the room," Beck told the two, making them smile again.
Then, Maria Hill opened a file, as it showed a hologram of certain galaxies.
"They were born stable orbits within black holes, and creatures formed from primary elements," the man said as they all stared at the holographic screen showing figures of the creatures. "Air, water, Fire, and earth. The science division had a technical name — they just call them elementals."
"Versions of them exists in certain mythologies. Turns out, the myths are real, considering that one water elemental we fought earlier."
"Thor was a myth, now we study him in Physics class." Peter says.
"These myths are threats,"
"They first materialized on my Earth many years ago, we mobilized and fought them. With each battle, they grew stronger," Beck told them, sighing, just when the color of the globe started to go red. "I was part of the last battalion — trying to stop them. It was beyond inevitable,"
Maria crossed her arms, "Well, the elementals are here now, attacking the same coordinates. Our satellites confirm it,"
"Thank Mister Beck for destroying the other three," Fury told them. "There's only one left. Fire,"
"The strongest of them all. The one that destroyed my Earth... the one who took my family,"
"Sorry,"
"They'll be in Prague in approximately forty-eight hours." Maria Hill announced.
"We have a mission: kill it. And you both are coming with us," Fury told Briana and Peter.
They both snapped their heads up to share an uneasy glance.
"I'm sorry, but did you just say Prague?" Briana asked.
"This all seems big time, you know huge superhero kind of stuff, and... I mean, I'm just a friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, sir," Peter says.
"B**** please, you've been to space,"
"I know, but that was an accident." Peter defended.
"There's got to be someone else you could use. Thor?" Briana asked.
"Off world."
"Okay, um, Doctor Strange?"
"Unavailable."
"Spitfire?"
"Unavailable."
"Captain Marvel?"
"Don't invoke her name."
Briana sighed, "I want to help, but I need a break from all this superhero stuff."
"And if my aunt finds out I left my class trip, she's gonna kill me. And if I'm seen like this in Europe after the Washington monument, my whole class will figure out who I am... and then the whole world will figure out who I am, and then I'm done," Peter says.
"Okay, I understand," Fury says.
Briana blinks in surprise.
"I'm sorry, what?"
"Why don't you get back before your teachers miss you and become suspicious? Dimitri, take them back to the hotel, please," Fury says.
"Thank you, Mister Fury. And uh, good luck,"
"See you, kids," Beck told them.
"Y-yeah, see you,"
*
BRIANA WALKED OUT OF THE HOTEL, her bag hanging from her back as she went over to Maya, "Hey, are you sure you're good?" She asked.
"I'm fine, Bri. Relax, getting tranquilized in the neck by Nick Fury — probably the weirdest thing to ever happen to me," Maya assured.
"I'm just glad that I don't have to go to Prague," Briana says.
"Good news!" Mr Harrington announced as he walked out of the hotel door. "We're going to Prague!"
Briana felt her eyes widen as she shared a look with Peter before glancing back at her teacher.
"What?"
"Yeah, the tour company called, and they upgraded us. You should have heard me on the phone with them,"
The class followed their teacher with their luggage towards their ride.
"Look at our upgraded ride!" Their teacher announced.
Ned, Peter, Maya, and Briana can just stare at the black van with Dimitri standing by the door as he held the sign 'Midtown High.'
"Bri, what's going on?" Maya asked.
"Nick Fury just ruined my summer vacation," Briana responded.
"Great," Maya signed.
Peter rolled his eyes just when he realized that his plan to confess to Briana was slowly getting ruined.
"Yeah. Awesome." Peter deadpanned.
"Nick Fury, I despise you," Briana muttered under her breath.
*
EASTERN ALPS, AUSTRIA
Peter was busy looking 'TOP TEN ROMANTIC PLACES IN PRACUE' through his phone screen, before he read 'St. Charles Bridge.' He sighed, noticing the case that was given to him last night by Fury inside the bag. He leaned down and took it.
He took the glasses out, putting it on. After looking around, he picked the small piece of paper up, as he read through a note.
For the next Tony Stark,
I trust you
P.S. Say Edith
— Tony Stark
Upon mentioning the name, the glasses were activated. "Stand by for retinal and biometric scan," the A.I. spoke. "Retinal and biometric scan accepted."
"Hello?"
"Hello, Peter. I am EDITH. Tony Stark's augmented reality, security, and defense system."
Peter nodded, completely amused. "So, he made you for me?"
"No. But you have access to all of Tony's protocols. Same goes for his successor and heiress, Briana," EDITH responded. "Would you like to see what I can do?"
"Okay,"
"EDITH, stands for Even Dead, I'm The Hero. Tony loved his acronyms,"
He suddenly let out a soft chuckle, before he smiled widely, "Yeah, he did,"
"I have access to the entire Stark global security network, including multiple defense satellites. As well as backdoors to all major telecommunication networks."
Within seconds, Peter could see texts and chats from the other people around the bus.
"Woah."
*
They arrived somewhere for a stop-over where they could use the restroom. So, Briana and her friends went to the lady's restroom while Peter was sent to a wooden cabin where a woman was waiting for him.
"Uh, hello,"
"Close the door." The woman said, in which he obliged as he walked towards her.
"Um, I'm Peter Parker —"
"Take off your clothes."
His eyes widen at how sudden that was, before swallowing tightly, "Excuse me?"
"You told Fury that Spider-Man cannot be seen in Europe. So, I made you this," she replied, taking a folded black suit from the table, handing it over to him. "Another suit,"
"Oh! Uh, thank you," he said, taking it from her. "I'm sure it'll fit —"
The woman sighed, "Take off your clothes."
"Okay, this is really embarrassing..." Peter trailed off, mumbling.
"Hurry up,"
Peter unbuckled his belt, feeling his cheeks turn red due to utter embarrassment. The door suddenly opened, making Peter rush behind the blonde woman, his eyes going wide at the sight of Flynn. Flynn's eyes widen as well when he saw that Peter was half naked, as he was only in his underwear.
"Sorry, uh, I thought this was the bathroom," Flynn pointed out.
"This is not what it looks like!" Peter defended.
"Yeah..." the other teenage muttered, before taking out his phone and snapping a photo.
His eyes widened. "Wh—what are you doing? Flynn!" He exclaimed, watching as Flynn turned around and exited the room.
"I'll leave you two alone."
Peter rushed forward, pulling his pants up. When the woman raised her gun, he shook his head. "No, don't shoot him!"
"Flynn! It's not what it looks like, buddy!" He defended once again, going after him. "Hey, man, look—"
"Look, Peter, I'm not here to judge your life choices, dude. If you wanna hook up with some European chick in our school trip—"
His eyes widened once again. "N-no! It's not what that was, honestly!"
"I can't pretend that I didn't see what I just saw. I know you like Briana, it's obvious, she has to know. But guess what? I like her. I really like her," Flynn says.
Peter's jaw clenched at the sudden confession, staring at him deadly straight in the eye.
"Wait a minute, you cannot show her that photo! Dude, come on,"
"I'm sorry, man. I have to," Flynn pointed out. "She deserves the truth."
As he watched him walk away, Peter clenched his jaw once again — fuming with anger.
*
Peter looked back, only to find Briana and Starr talking as they sat next to each other. He put on his glasses, "Edith?" He called out.
"Hello, Peter. How can I help you?" As he started to explain, Edith spoke up again. "Peter, I'm having difficulty hearing you. Can you please speak up?"
"Um, Flynn Walker, he has a photo of me—"
"Flynn Walker. Is he a target?"
He looked back at Flynn, seeing the photo through the lenses.
"Yeah, he's a target."
"Copy that. Target is Flynn Walker. Initiating strike,"
Peter froze, "Initiating what now?"
"Intercept point determined. Releasing kill vehicle,"
"Edith, wait, no—"
Peter stood up from his seat, taking the glasses off as he paled.
"Oh my god."
Flash grabbed the glasses out of his hands, putting them on. "Lit glasses, Parker. How'd you pay for these?"
"Flash, give it to me now. Please!" The two argued for awhile, before he accidentally hit his face hard, knocking him out. Peter stared with wide eyes, taking the glasses from him. He whispered, "I'm so sorry,"
He put them on. "Edith, don't kill Flynn!" He whispered, absolutely panicked.
"Peter, do you want to cancel the drone strike on Flynn Walker?"
"Did you just punch Flash?" Molly asked.
He looked at her, "No,"
"Firing," Edith spoke, making Peter's heart beat rapidly inside his chest once again.
Peter suddenly made a distraction, making everyone turn their heads to the side. He jumped up to the small opening of the roof — webbing the drone back. He was able to get back in the bus without anyone noticing expect for Briana, as the drone exploded.
With everything calm now, Peter sat back down in his seat.
"Now, let's try that again."
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