Chapter 8: For Gwen!
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Logan went to the only person he could think to go to right now, sure he has a couple of options but the more he asks S.H.I.E.L.D for help then the more Fury's going to want in return so he went to one of the others, Yuri's busy so it gave him one last option and it meant risking being put in cuffs, luckily that didn't happen though.
George: Wait, so there's two of you now?
Logan nodded while sitting on the chair across from Gwen's father's desk, he didn't see the point in wearing the mask anymore, George is a smart man and figured it out pretty quickly, quicker then most actually, so here he is, Spider-Man sitting in the Police Captain's office while his masks off, showing off all the new scars he got from his fight with his very own clone.
Logan: He looked like me, sounded like me, even moved like me. Just...
George leant back in his seat while Logan sat their slouched down, his mask in his right hand while he just sat so relaxed, George is tempted to arrest him, not just for his vigilante work but sleeping with his Daughter as well, he's not sure that's actually a charge but he's pretty sure he'll find something he can make stick, he chose to leave him for now, if this story is true then he might need the extra help.
Logan: ... He didn't have the restraint I do.
Logan thought back to the fight and it still amazes him, the clone fought like he did back when he first became Spider-Man, only he had his mother and sister to keep him grounded, this clone has Fisk and Warren, who knows who else Logan hasn't got a clue who's on this Task Force but he's willing to bet Fisk wants the clone for that very purpose.
George: Which means what exactly?
Logan sighed while looking back to the Captain across from him, it's bad news either way, Logan learnt to keep his abilities in track, he learnt to have a reason to be responsible, Gwen is one of those reasons, as soon as Gwen figured it out, she's helped him keep the City safe while trying to make it better with OSCORP, now she's in trouble and it's his fault, it's a tough pill to swallow.
Logan: If we don't find him and stop him. He might kill someone.
George sighed while putting his face in his hands, Logan can't say for sure that the clone will do that but he'll be confused and scared right now, he'll be looking to whoever for answers and reason, just like Logan did with Gwen not so long ago, now Logan can't say for sure that's what he's going to do but if he has Logan's looks and voice, maybe he has his mind-set as well.
George: Great. Just great, I knew I shouldn't have let you leave with that thumbdrive.
George hit his desk before standing up and turning to look out the window of his office, looking out to New York City wondering what he's going to do with a rogue Spider-Man on the loose, this one swinging around and ruining the reputation of his precinct is bad enough, now he has to worry about another one that might kill people.
Logan: So what? You could take a group of men into that lab?
Logan hit back while still sitting back in the chair, he can feel his healing factor going to work, he's not completely ready to get back into the fight but he's survived worse, it's those pincers the clone grew that did the most damage, now that Logan knows about those things he'll be ready but before that, he has to tell the Captain how it is, he's not going to play the scared "yes sir, no sir" boy no more.
Logan: I barely made it out of there, how many of your men do you think would be able to say the same thing?
George turned to him while he stood up form the chair, no matter how good Logan's healing factor is, he needs a needle and thread to fix his suit, George didn't like his comments though, to him, he's saying that he is better then the police and that's why he does what he does, so without a second thought he responded to Logan's question with one of his own.
George: Are you saying the Police are useless?
Since he first started dating Gwen, George hasn't really liked Logan, he's not sure why, maybe it was because he was sleeping with his daughter, maybe it was because George has always known that Logan is Spider-Man, Logan didn't know but everything he'd say, George would twist his words and he'd play a fumbling idiot to keep the mask on that there was no way he's the Spider-Man, now there's not point to hiding.
Logan: No, I'm saying you're the bravest people in this City but you're not invincible.
George walked past him, not forgetting to bump shoulders, Logan watched him walk over to the pictures of his family, he picked up the one with Logan and Gwen before walking back towards Spider-Man and pushing it to his chest, Logan didn't know what he was getting at till he looked and saw the photo picking up what he was putting down pretty quickly.
George: Neither are you, clearly.
Logan sighed to himself while looking over the picture, he felt bad enough that Gwen was taken because of him, sure Fisk had no idea what or who he actually has in his care but as soon as Warren tells the Mayor, who knows what Fisk will do with Gwen, so he put the picture on the Captains desk face down, something George didn't miss.
George: What exactly did you find down there?
George needed to know what actually happened, sure Logan told him about the lad and the clone, those are all things he's going to have to clean up pretty soon, one of the cons to him swinging around without a badge, he leaves them all with the paperwork and the clean up, at least he doesn't leave those webs lying around, he's sure that was a Gwen thing, not him.
Logan: Nothing, Warren wiped the computer before I could get to it. But he told me who he was working for...
Logan sat back down in the chair from earlier, George followed him but not before putting the picture back up, standing it to face Logan, George knew that Logan is kicking himself and he wanted to torture him a little more, George 100% blames Logan for this, before he figured it out who he was, George was prepared to put his feelings about Spider-Man aside to get Gwen back but now that he knows it's Logan, he can't be more frustrated with him.
Logan: ... Wilson Fisk.
Logan looked down while saying that Warren worked with the Mayor, he didn't expect George to believe him because George Stacey is one of the many Captains agreeing with the Mayor and his new Task Force, but he's hoping that the Captain knows him enough to know Logan wouldn't joke about this shit when it comes to Gwen being in harm's way.
George: The Mayor? Jesus Christ Logan.
Logan was right, George responded with a chuckle as if he didn't believe him and Logan can't blame him, the Mayor's biting down on what Logan's doing and this Task Force won't make things easy for him to keep doing it but Gwen's been taken, she's in trouble and Logan's not mucking around when it comes down to that, Wilson Fisk is behind this and he isn't being convinced otherwise.
Logan: It's what Warren said. And if you saw the equipment he had down there, it would make sense. He had some deep pockets behind him.
George sat there tapping on the desk for a moment while taking a look back out the windows again, while he did, Logan took the chance to move the picture back down, he can't bare to look at Gwen's face right now, not till she's safe back in arms then he'll look at her as much as she'll let him but while the guilt is piling on, he can't bare it, lucking the Captain didn't notice the change when he turned back around.
George: Okay, let's say for a second, I believe you. Why would the Mayor want a clone of you?
Logan sat back with a chuckle, he hasn't got a clue what the Mayor's plans are but it can't be good if it includes someone with his abilities... and a few extra, who knows what else this new clone can do over Logan, he's already got the pincers, what else has Warren giving him that Logan hasn't got.
Logan: I don't know. But I have a feeling that's why Gwen was taken...
George looked up to Logan while he played with his fingers as his mask is underneath him, squashed between his butt and the chair, George was a little worried that someone might walk in earlier but he locked his door when Logan first climbed through the window stopping anyone from walking in unannounced, he's still not convinced the Mayor is behind any of this.
Logan: ... The professor's obsessed with her...
Logan's skin visibly crawled when he said that part and so did the Captain's, they went into the Professor's office just after Logan had left just in case they could find something but they didn't, that's because Logan knew something they didn't and it had something to do with someone very dangerous, not just to him but the entire world, she's locked up though and she's not coming out anytime soon.
George: Yeah, I know. I saw his office too.
George remembered the large amount of pictures of his daughter on the man's computer, George did feel a little bad for Logan with the one's where Warren photoshopped himself into the one's with him in, almost like he was replacing Logan, George might not like much about Logan but even he can't deny that Logan loves his daughter.
Logan: ... My guess is Fisk made him a deal. He gives him a Spider-Man and Warren get's Gwen.
That's the best that Logan has, it's not a bad idea since all he got from Warren was a name, the computer was wiped when he went to see anything he could, Warren cleared everything so he can't have his work copied or anything, so Logan hasn't got much to go on since all he got was Fisk's name, Wilson Fisk has Gwen and Logan's going to get her back.
George: We need to find Warren...
Logan looked to the Captain as he noticed him say something that he never thought he'd ever hear from George's mouth, George either didn't realise he said it or was hoping that Logan didn't hear it but he did and was pretty glad to point it out to the Police Captain.
Logan: "We"?
George sighed while looking across to him, Logan smirked a little which made him already regret his choice but he believes that Logan won't joke about Gwen when she's in trouble like this so he's willing to trust the Spider-Man till he has his daughter back home and safe, so he stood back up from his seat, leaning with both hands on the desk showing Logan he's not playing.
George: I'm willing to call a truce if you're willing to work with me.
Logan was now the one to stand up, swiping his mask up with him as he moved into his left hand, both his fists clenched while he leant on the desk facing the Captain, Logan's not going to mess around when Gwen is in danger, he wants her back more than anyone, even in this room, he's willing to do whatever it takes and pay whatever the cost.
Logan: I was never against you to begin with.
George looked into his eyes before standing upright, he might not have ever giving George a reason to distrust him but he's a vigilante and he's disobeying the law with what he's doing, however, this one time he's happy to turn a blind eye for his daughter's safety, once Gwen is back and safe, then they'll deal with this.
George: But when Gwen's safe. You're going to answer a few questions.
Logan stood upright as well, he couldn't have expected any less really, Gwen and George have had a fair few arguments about how he takes his job too seriously and how in her eyes Spider-Man is a hero, George can now understand why she's saying that but she has a point, Logan has saved a lot of lives that the Police haven't been able to, Logan didn't need George to like him though to find Gwen.
Logan: For Gwen.
Logan held his right hand out towards the Captain, George looked down to it with a sigh, it took a second but George took Logan's hand into his and they shared a handshake, agreeing to work together now till Gwen is home and safe, then the Captain can go back to his vendetta against Logan, he's not sure how that's going to work now that he knows Logan's Spider-Man but that doesn't matter right now, what matters is Gwen.
George: For Gwen.
George shook Logan's hand and they agreed to work together till Gwen is safe and sound, without another word, Logan tugged his mask back on his head, he then climbed out the window swinging away leaving the Captain alone to contemplate whether letting him leave was the right call or not, Logan however got a call from one of the few Captain's on his side which was a nice change of pace lately.
Yuri: Hey, you busy?
Logan didn't think that he should worry Yuri with everything that's going on right now, she has enough on her plate and since he has Captain Stacey on his side now, that meant he can give Yuri a break from Spider troubles, apparently though she didn't get the memo and called him for a reason.
Spider-Man: Kind of. Can it wait?
Logan landed on a nearby rooftop, call him hopeful but he was hoping to see Miles Warren on a big billboard with his location, apparently that was asking too much so he started looking around the streets below him while Yuri explained to him the favour she needed from him.
Yuri: I've gotten calls about a meteor or something hitting the middle of Central Park. If you're in the area could you swing by, just in case?
Logan looked to his right and Central Park wasn't actually all that far from him, he also can't say it's out of his way, maybe the Professor went to feed the ducks or something, maybe the birds, not really Logan's favourite hobby but a lot of people find peace in doing it so it's worth a chance to look at, why not check out this meteor while he's at it.
Spider-Man: Sure, I'll take a look.
Logan landed in Central Park, he wasn't too far from it to begin with and there was a little crater, not much bigger than a foot or 2 across and there wasn't anything in there, so the chances are a kid spotted it and took the rock, Logan can't blame them, he loves space and would love to go one day, he would have taken the rock too, however, Logan missed the black goo substance clinging itself to his foot just before he went back to searching for the professor...
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{To Be Continued!}
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