Ch. 1: "Interconnection and Manifestation"
Chapter One “Interconnection and Manifestation”
Ditzy obliviously rocked in place, humming while Aria rolled her eyes. Trixie energetically nodded before stepping onto the top of the table. “You should have seen it! Parker came off like a man possessed. I’ve never seen him act so aggressively,” she exclaimed, pausing to shrug her shoulders. “Then he ran off. I haven’t seen him since.”
Aria crossed her arms, frowning as her gaze lowered. “Ever since the end of the Friendship Games, he’s really been on edge. It’s gotten so bad that he’s practically jumping at his own shadow.”
“Maybe he’s hungry?” Ditzy innocently questioned, reaching into her backpacket before retrieving a small blueberry muffin from within. The sweet fume exuded from the open pocket while the blonde tilted her head to the side. “I made him a fresh batch. Hopefully he doesn’t miss out on it.”
Snorting involuntarily, Aria shook her head while her face twisted. “That’s another thing. He’s eating way more than usual. I mean, even for him.” A sensation coursed through her chest, causing the siren to shudder involuntarily. Her stoic demeanor faltered, evident by her lowering shoulders. “I don’t like it.”
Trixie huffed, waving a hand dismissively. “Speak for yourself. I almost prefer him not to be a total doormat. The Great and Powerful Trixie could use a minion with some grit.” She glanced to the side at Snips and Snails, groaning as both boys raised their arms and attempted to flex their muscles. They strained to hold their respective poses before collapsing in place, rubbing at their sore and slim arms. Trixie could only exhale as her frown deepened. “Ugh! At least Parker does compensate for his lack of muscle with intelligence.” Like lightning to a rod, a realization struck Trixie’s mind with force as her eyes widened. “Ah! Trixie’s nearly forgotten her Physics assignment! Parker hasn’t been around to assist me with that!”
As Trixie reached for her phone and pecked at its screen aggressively, Ditzy lightly hummed. “Oh. Peter hasn’t been picking up his phone either.”
“What do I even pay you for, bumpkins?!” Trixie exhaled, clutching at her phone until she groaned in protest.
Stammering, Snips blinked dumbly. “Are we actually getting paid for this?”
Snails glanced to the side, scratching a finger through his messy hair. “Not that I’m aware of.”
Trixie’s brow twitched violently before she threw her hands high over head. “Stop gawking, you bumbling buffoons!” She pointed a finger past the pair, huffing sharply. “Go find Parker this instant!”
Snips and Snails hastily turned, slamming into each other before eventually departing the scene. Aria dismissed the scene with a shrug. “Well, I’ve noticed that Peter seems to answer his phone only for his job.” Her brow furrowed as she tapped a finger against her forearm. “I’ve even noticed that his mood completely sinks when he makes it home. There’s something going on there that’s causing him to stress out.” Pausing, Aria turned her attention to the blonde. “What do you think, Ditzy?”
No answer was given as Ditzy chewed upon the muffin she had originally made for Peter, humming obliviously. She soon felt Aria’s gaze fixated on her mid-chew, pausing to share a glance. “Huh?”
Exasperated, Aria slammed her hand over her forehead. “Never mind.”
Before anyone could respond further, Sunset steadily approached the group with a sharpened gaze. Ditzy waved to the redhead, blinking upon settling her line of sight on her heavily bandaged hand. Trixie seemingly remained oblivious as she continued to peck away at her phone. Once a few feet away, Sunset focused solely on Aria while her back faced the others. Yet, the siren seemed disinterested, apparent as she dismissively scratched a finger behind her earlobe.
“Can we talk alone?” Sunset questioned, rubbing at her sore hand.
Aria huffed, glancing at the redhead from the corner of her eyes. “Whatever you’ve got to say can be talked about in front of everyone else.” Huffing, the siren turned her head away. “I can barely tolerate you with everyone around. What makes you think I want to be alone with you while you’re in such a mood?” A bemused glare formed on her features as she shrugged. “I normally wouldn’t mind feeding on your negativity, but I like you so little that I’d rather starve than have any part of you in me.”
Trixie blinked, alternating her gaze between the girls as they glared at each other. “Did, um, Trixie miss something?”
“Oh, these two are always like this. They just keep it to themselves whenever Peter is around,” Ditzy clamored matter-of-factly, raising a finger objectively.
Blinking, Trixie frowned before forcefully clearing her throat. “Of course. Trixie was aware of that. It’s just not my place to pry.”
Ditzy’s eyes softened as she edged closer to the redhead. “How’d you hurt your hand?”
Sunset lowered her hand behind her back, forcing a smile. “It’s nothing. I was just a little clumsy.” Sobering, Sunset’s brow lowered until her gaze matched that of a glare as she shifted her focus back onto the siren. “Fine. I’ll just ask you. Are you manipulating Peter?”
“Huh?” Ditzy clamored, tilting her head to the side.
Trixie soon mirrored the blonde’s reaction, arching a brow. “I beg your pardon?”
Aria scoffed as she stood from her seat, marching until she was mere inches from Sunset. “You’ve got some nerve. The guy has an attitude, and you automatically assume that I’m the cause of it?” Inhaling deeply, Aria released a harsh sigh from her mouth. “I still feed on negative emotions, but I can’t control a person anymore. You and your friends made sure of that.”
Taken aback, Trixie awkwardly glanced to the side. “Is this an A-B conversation because I can see myself out…”
Ditzy hummed, raising a finger. “I thought it was make like a tree and leave?”
“Matter of fact, Peter is comfortable talking with me about his issues, but he still keeps you out of the loop. I wonder why that is?” Aria harshly stated, growling under her breath.
“So you admit that you can take advantage of him whenever you want?” Sunset declared, causing Aria’s glare to deepen. Sunset held her stance.“You two are living together, and he hasn’t been the same since.”
Blinking, Aria pointed a finger at the redhead. “The same? Stop talking like you know him and projecting! Out of everyone here, you hang with us the least, and half of your friends don’t have a good thing to say about him!” Raising her hands defensively, Aria scoffed while easing back into her stoic demeanor. “Look. He’s been on edge lately, and I couldn’t tell you why. Even if I could, I wouldn’t tell you spit. Use your own head for once, or did you forget about your little epiphany during the Friendship Games?”
Sunset reached out, snatching Aria by her collar. “You watch your mouth,” she growled, causing both Trixie and Ditzy to wince in response. However, the siren’s expression had not shifted from its stoic form. After what seemed like an eternity, Sunset frowned while glancing to the side. As if realizing her error, the girl relinquished her hold and let out a low sigh. “What am I even doing? You’re right. I’m sorry, Aria. I’m not the best at showing it, but I am really worried about Peter.”
“At least you’re trying, so I’ll let it slide this time,” Aria muttered, turning before departing the vicinity. Her eyes softened as she gazed skyward. “And as for Peter? That makes two of us.”
Spitfire’s brow twitched as she eyed the golden medal in her lap. “You’ve got to be kidding me.”
Otto nodded, oblivious as he alternated his gaze between a pair of vials as the contents within boiled. “Why, yes. Principal Celestia insisted that I deliver it to you personally. She says it found its way back into her office three times.”
“I keep giving it back because I don’t want it!” Spitfire barked, shaking her head. Slamming the trinket down onto the nearest table, the woman’s face twisted with disgust as she held out her hands objectively. “I wasn’t a part of the games, and it’s condescending that they give me a medal of all people!” She smacked the arm of her wheelchair repeatedly, exasperated. “I’m handi-capable and all, but I don’t need anyone patronizing me!”
Smirking, Otto took hold of a pencil before etching notes onto the nearest pad. “You sound like Peter. He’s been beside himself ever since the students were given those medals.” The man pointed the end of his pencil to the side, aiming at a metallic object stuck to the side of a cabinet. “He even went so far as to turn his into a magnet out of spite. Needless to say that Twilight didn’t appreciate it when he bolted it to her locker. Now she can’t seem to remove it.” Stifling his own laughter with a cough, Otto’s lips trembled as they struggled to remain straight. “Nevertheless, I was quite surprised how colorful young Twilight’s vocabulary could be.”
Spitfire chuckled under her breath. “I’m actually glad to hear that I’m not the only one who felt this way. I mean, when I competed, we got creamed by Crystal Prep, and I still wouldn’t want a handout.”
“As a scientist, it is only natural that Parker is a man of pride and merit,” Otto declared, nodding slightly. Suddenly, the door to the room swung open before a being staggered into the vicinity. Otto shot up from his seat, furrowing his brow, but he inhaled sharply once the image cleared, revealing Peter collapsing to the floor. The man ran up to his pupil as he laid prone in a fetal position, clutching at his eyes. “My word! Peter!” he exclaimed, pausing upon catching sight of his student’s fangs and glowing crimson eyes. “Egad! It’s spreading faster than I thought.”
Spitfire rolled to their position, attempting to peek over Otto’s shoulder. “What’s going on? Are you okay, Pete?”
Otto raised an arm, attempting to shield Peter’s face from the woman’s viewpoint. “You must keep your distance, Miss Spitfire. Peter is not well.”
Peter shook his head, holding a hand over his eyes. “Spitfire already knows, Doc. She’s fine.” The statement seemed to have calmed Otto, evident by his lowered shoulders. Slow to respond, Otto blinked upon sharing a glance with Spitfire. However, Peter continued to hiss under his breath, freeing Octavious from his self-induced trance. Peter strained as he slurred. “ Everything’s… spinning. It’s the light. It’s so bright. I can barely see straight.”
“Photophobia?” Otto questioned, furrowing his brow before gently removing his thick shades from his own face. He offered the eye wear to the young man, prompting him to accept the gesture. Otto hummed, furrowing his brow as he rubbed at his chin with a hand. “No. I know for most spiders, light disorients their natural sense of direction. It’s just another side effect of your growing mutation.”
Spitfire shook her head and lifted Peter’s shades briefly, revealing his crimson irises before dropping them back into place. “Mutation?” she questioned, wincing upon catching sight of the young man’s fangs. “That explains why you were acting weirder than usual in P.E. Are you okay?”
Peter groaned, pulling himself to a chair before lowering into a slouched position. “Bad question, Spitfire.”
“Well, tell me a good one to ask. I’m a tech-geek, admittedly. Biology isn’t my forte,” the woman groaned with a furrowed brow. Glancing to the side, Spitfire turned her attention towards Dr. Octavious as he retook a seat at the table across the room. “What’s going on with him?”
Otto etched more notes onto the paper, trailing off as he chewed on its eraser. “I’m in the process of deciphering that. From what I gather, the spider that bit Peter was an experiment of Oscorp’s, and its DNA signature was laced with well over a dozen variants of arachnids and radiation.”
“Radioactive spider blood?” Spitfire questioned, crossing her arms. “Something like that should have affected him way sooner. Sure, it absolutely did, but why are the physical things happening now?” Stammering, Spitfire tapped a finger against her thigh. “Is his blood really radioactive? Why didn’t this just kill him from the get-go? I’m sure radiation would kill a normal person or leave them heavily deformed?”
Easing into his seat, Otto turned his chair around until he faced the woman and boy. “That is a great question. I asked myself the same thing. I’m certain Peter’s age has a lot to do with it as well as other stipulations.” He waved a finger objectively, nodding. “A normal teenager’s body is already undergoing such drastic changes, physically and psychologically. In Peter’s case, adding such changes is just par for the course. As far as his body can recognize, this is just normal development, and even then, he is extremely fortunate.”
Pursing her lips, Spitfire glanced to the side. “Hey, Pete. How did you feel the day you were bitten by that spider?”
Peter straightened the large shades over his face, humming briefly. “I mean, the bite did hurt like hell and left a golf ball sized knot on my hand. I ended up just going home after that. Outside of a fever, I was fine.” He held out a hand, waving it. “When I woke up, everything was fine. Well actually, I went to the doctor, and they said I was dying. My aunt and uncle thought I was having an allergic reaction. So we went back the next day, and everything had checked out. My hand had healed and everything else was… better.”
“What do you mean?” Spitfire asked, arching a brow.
“He adapted,” Otto reaffirmed, etching a line onto the pad. “His body accepted the change. My original hypothesis was correct. He very well could have died, but Peter prevailed in the genetic lottery.”
Slow to respond, Peter huffed. “Exactly. I was better. I didn’t need my glasses anymore, and I put on thirty pounds of muscle overnight. The only drawback was that my senses were cranked up to eleven in comparison. Those first couple of days were rough, but I managed to tune everything out until I could get a grip.”
“Just as I thought. Metamorphosis,” Otto whispered, turning the knobs underneath the vials until fumes steadily escaped from the boiling contents. “To further cement my point, if Peter were any younger or older when his body was not in mid or post development, I fear he would not have survived the process.” He trailed off, furrowing his brow. “Just like the day that the spider bit him, his DNA is evolving at a rapid pace. Now it is entering the second stage: manifestation. The spider’s genetics are beginning to overlap that of your human biology.”
Peter lifted his head while holding his hand out. “Is there anything that can be done, Doc?”
Clearing his throat, Otto nodded. “You are to go home and rest, my boy. Because you were generous with your blood samples, I was able to pinpoint your DNA signature before…” he hummed, trailing off as Spitfire’s eyes began to glaze over with a mixture of confusion and bewilderment. The man stammered about briefly before straightening his posture. “I will spare you the details for now. Just know that I am in the process of creating a serum that will stabilize your condition. It will prioritize your human genetics and amplify them with the spider-DNA instead of overwriting it.”
“How long until it’s ready?” Peter questioned, his posture lifting from its slump.
Otto reached into his pocket, retrieving a second pair of shades. “Just a little under forty-eight hours.” Using a cloth, the man wiped all dust from the eyewear before placing them over his face. “Until then, I suggest you go home and simply rest. Once the formula is ready, I will come to you and administer it personally. I would have you wait here, but with young Twilight Sparkle working, we wouldn’t be able to conceal your secret. I’d say return here tomorrow.” Pursing his lips, Otto haplessly shrugged. “I’ll get in touch with Twilight and have her stay at my home with my wife. We can say that the lab is under renovation and we get your situation under control.”
Before anyone could respond, Spike eased out of Twilight’s room and yawned, stretching his limbs. He soon paused upon glancing at the trio with a sleepy gaze. Suddenly, the dog’s eyes widened as a dangerous scent entered his nose, sending his mind into an upheaval. All friendliness left Spike’s demeanor as he snarled and barked madly at Peter. He charged forth, ready to pounce on the young man, but Otto casually reached out, capturing the animal in his arms before he could reach Peter.
“Case in point,” Otto nonchalantly declared, easing the dog back into Twilight’s office before shutting its door behind him.
Just as Peter stood, Spitfire reached up and gently placed a hand over his shoulder. “How about you head home in costume? Makes hiding what is happening to you a little easier. I can escort you home if you’d like?”
“No thanks. I’ll be okay,” Peter mumbled, walking into the nearest room behind everyone’s position. Near instantly, he sped out in his full heroic attire and skidded to a halt upon reaching the exit door. Peter straightened his mask and held a hand over his throbbing forehead, exhaling as his lenses squinted. “I originally made the suit to help dial back my senses, but it feels like it's not enough now. If my senses were cranked up to eleven, I can say they’re dialed up to thirty by now.”
Otto huffed, turning his attention back to the vials. “Which is why I stand by my previous statement. Go home, Peter. I promise that you will see the light again at the end of this dark tunnel.” Once Peter seemingly nodded and exited the building, Otto sobered while caressing his temples with his fingers. He scrolled through the notes written on the page over the table before nodding. “Just weather the storm as best you can, my boy.”
Fluttershy inhaled deeply before letting out a low sigh. As her teacher briefed the class on tomorrow’s assignment, the girl sat with her attention centered on her open diary. She steadily sketched a pair of images alongside each other. One was of Spider-Man standing upright, and the other was of the man that fought by his side at the Friendship Games, resembling Captain America to a degree. Images flashed throughout Fluttershy’s mind as she recollected that night, separating from her friends momentarily to catch a closer glimpse of the stranger as he dealt with the monster Twilight summoned.
Blinking, Fluttershy hummed inwardly as she added details to the man’s beard on her sketch. “I still can’t believe that Spider-Man wants to go to the dance with me. I have no idea who he is,and I hope he has enough time to spare. He does go to Canterlot High.” She paused, lifting her gaze briefly before resting her chin in the palm of her hand. “Twilight has said that she married Spider-Man in her world, and the one that came here wasn’t the same as hers. But could they still be the same person? What would he even look like?
She trailed off as a realization came into mind, evident by her lowered brow. “Wait.” The girl shifted her line of sight to the side, narrowing her gaze on the doodle of the older Spider-Man. With a furrowed brow, Fluttershy frowned. “Twilight did say that her Spider-Man didn’t have a beard. So I wonder… ” she whispered, taking her pencil in hand before lowering its eraser. The girl slid the plastic over the sketch repeatedly until a detail had been erased. Soon afterward, Fluttershy’s eyes widened at the image of the other Spider-Man without his beard. Nodding, she etched onto his short hair and increased its length ever so slightly. The girl inhaled sharply. “But that’s…!”
The image soon resembled a fellow classmate, specifically that of a friend of Sunset’s. “Peter Parker? Is that right?” Lifting her gaze, Fluttershy looked around to ensure nobody had accidentally heard her. Once in the clear, the girl pursed her lips while staring intently at her sketches. “Peter is about the right height. Could he…?”
The school bell chimed, freeing the girl from her self-induced trance. As the surrounding students stood from their seats, Fluttershy hastily closed her diary before tossing everything into her backpack. Once enough of the student body had departed from the classroom, the girl slowly exited as well with her hands clutching at her bag’s straps. Her thoughts ran rampant, recollecting the last conversation she shared with the masked vigilante. His poise was awkward yet modest, in spite of his heroic nature, and Peter’s demeanor was practically the same, revealed when he folded upon meeting Rainbow and the others.
Fluttershy shook her head, freeing the images from her train of thought. “I-I have to be sure.” Nodding inwardly, the girl shifted into a light jog as she traversed through the hallway. “I’ll talk with him and find out.”
The moon rose amidst the dark sky as everyone began to settle into their abodes. Peter crawled into the sanction of his bedroom through the window, collapsing to the floor afterward. He clutched at his sides, groaning as his hands rubbed feverishly over the knots protruding. Slowly but surely, Peter managed to drag himself across the floor before tossing himself onto his bed.
Sinking into the mattress, the young man removed his mask and tossed it to the side. His thoughts faded in a blur while his cranium buzzed uncontrollably. Try as he might, Peter’s bloodshot eyes fluttered shut before he steadily yielded to unconsciousness. However, like lightning to a rod, a bolt of pain shot through his midsection.
Peter rolled off the side with his arms clutching at his sides, tumbling to the floor. He groaned, shaking his head madly as his voice grew distorted. Suddenly, a pair of appendages ripped their way through Peter’s costume, revealing a pair of arms. Before the young man could respond, another set of limbs jettisoned into sight, and Peter stood, slack-jawed as his six arms flailed about madly while knocking over everything in their range.
His breathing grew erratic as he stumbled across the room. Sweat poured from his forehead as a tearing pain seared through his skull. Soon, an exoskeleton protruded from the upper and lower half of his cranium. Peter burst into the bathroom, knocking the door off its hinges, but he pressed on, reaching the sink. All six of his arms clutched at the washbowl, ripping the marble piece from its foundation before crushing it to shards in his grasp. Just as he lifted his gaze into the mirror, a horrible sight stood within the reflection. Dark hair grew over his skin as the bones in his body shifted.
“No!” Peter screamed as everything faded to black, his cries falling to pure anguish. “Noooo—!!!”
To be continued…
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Oh, this is not looking good for Peter. Otto better finish that serum quick!
Well, that's not good.
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I remember that story arc! It’s a fascinating thought: his dna would continue mutating until the spider took over. All of Spidey’s powers and the mind of a monster.
Oh, boy.
Spider-Man is gone. Now there is only...Man-Spider!
The nightmare has begun! Peter has fully mutated into Man-Spider. The serum he needs to cure himself which Octavius is working on is only two days away from fully synthesising, which is unfortunate that it couldn't be completed on time before hand since the progression of Peter's mutation accelerated faster than Otto could've anticipated. That means for the next 48 hours until the serum is done, Man-Spider is free to roam amok around Canterlot City where it will either terrorise the citizens and put a deeper dent in Spidey's reputation or, if part of Peter's humanity is still intact, try to find somewhere to hide where no one can see him. I just hope Octavius can complete the serum much faster before the spider overwrites the human part of Peter permanently.
The Loser Brigade have noticed the recent change in Peter's behaviour and Sunset confronted Aria about if she had anything to do with it. It was quite out of line of Sunset to accuse Aria like that since the Siren has no reason to control Peter or his emotions. And even if she did wanted to do that, she can't anymore since she and her sisters no longer have their magic since the Battle of the Bands. Did Rainbow and Rarity even consider this first hand or did they just forgot about that? That or they just simply don't like the company Sunset hangs out with. At least Sunset was level headed to believe Aria, even after getting called out about how her friends have treated Peter. She's just worried about Peter as Aria is and only wanted to be sure. Aria will likely know first what happened to Peter when she learns of Man-Spider, but she'll probably won't disclose that to Sunset since she doesn't fully trust her and it's not really her place to tell Peter's identity
And it looks like Fluttershy has figured out Peter is Spider-Man after comparing a sketch of his alter-ego with a sketch of his older variant, Spider-Knight, and simply rubbing off the beard to match the resemblance. Though she is not yet certain, she will no doubt be determined to help Peter and save him from his own inner demon. And maybe, just maybe, she'll be the one to finally slap some sense into her friends for their harsh treatment towards Peter.
A shame they couldn't bring Twilight into this. If it weren't for keeping Peter's secret or the fact that she and him aren't really on the best of terms right now, she could've helped with the serum. And Spike noticed the change of scent Peter was giving off and went hostile as animal instincts took over. He will definitely detect that familiar scent from Man-Spider.
And Otto is confirmed to be married, to who I assume is Rosie from "Spider-Man 2". As if Ock's future villain origin couldn't get any more tragic....
I hope thing go ok for Spidey
Alternative fic title: So I've Mutated into a Man-Spider? So What?!
THE ITSY BITSY SPIDER... CLIMBED UP THE SKY SCRAPER... DOWN CAME THE RAIN BUT IT FAILED TO WASH IT OUT.... OUT CAME THE SUN TO FILL US FULL OF DREAD... AND THE ITSY BITSY SPIDER WAS OUT.... FOR BLOOD.... AGAIN.
Now before I begin this comment, please be fully aware that I love this series of fics. Enjoyed each one...however how the girls treat peter is leaking into 'out of character' and bully territories. They assume the worst of him every time and it grates a bit...not enough to ruin the story or stop me reading, but certainly not how the 'elements of harmony' should act.
I know peters supposed to be a bad luck magnet but he has a few friends...I also really hope that fluttershy works out she's being tricked by diamond tiara.
The fact aria's managed to make sunset at least realise that she and her friends shouldn't be constantly assuming the worst of peter is good and I certainly hope the girls learn this lesson.
Ooooooh CRAP
!!!! This is bad, this is very, VERY BAD!!!!! Peter has fully mutated far faster than Otto expected! Now Spider-Man is Man-Spider and free to run amok! This could potentially be real bad for Spidey's rep, especially if people see this monster in the vigilante's clothes.
It's good Sunset kept a relatively level head about her and realized her worries about Aria weren't right. She's extremely worried about the boy she's grown to care for as more than just a good friend and you know what they say, love makes you do stupid things sometimes. If Sunset had her abilities from "Legend of Everfree" things would possibly be easier to figure out. A touch and she'd know the truth. Aria knows what's happening (sort of) and might try to help the Man-Spider Brigade (Wolverine, Kraven, Fluttershy, Otto and Spitfire) as well as comforting May if she finds out. Unlike in the 90s series, May KNOWS Peter is Spider-Man, so she will likely learn the whole story from Otto.
Fluttershy is close to figuring out the truth and if that happens, she'll hget more wrapped up in the situation than she likes. She may run into difficulties with Sunset as a (very slight and possibly sorta) love rival. Plus, if she figures out Peter's identity, she may be able to talk sense into her other friends, ESPECIALLY Rarity and Rainbow. I can see her lighting into them and then, upon seeing everyone's shocked or insulted faces, she immediately freaks out and thinks, "Oh my god! I just cussed out (for her at least) my friends!" her moment gone.
Needless to say, things are going to get VERY difficult going forward for many parties.
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Ditto on all counts, but keep in mind, despite them being representations of Harmony and counterparts of the ponies who wield them, they live in a world that is not as fuzzy and kind as Equestria, particularly in one combined with the Marvel universe which is PRETTY darn dark and cynical. Plus, while Ponies may be quicker to realize their mistakes after getting a bit of sense knocked into them or learning a lesson, humans aren't like that unfortunately. Their human natures to make many mistakes and act with their feelings than heads may be keeping them from thinking clearer or nicer than their Pony counterparts possibly would be. In addition, I know from experience that a pretty bad first expression (or just a bad impression in general) can stick with a person for a while. I unfortunately caused a bad experience with a former co-worker and she treated me relatively coldly and even meanly the whole time I knew her, even when I tried to fix things and be nicer. Not a total excuse and I hope they get better too, but it may explain some things; they're humans, not Ponies and humans make LOTS of mistakes and can be REAL jerks before they get better.
...when you make one of the Sirens more likeable than most of the Mane6, you know its bad. Aria's a REAL G for FINALLY laying it out like this, cause god knows NO ONES done it. Not even Sunset who seems to really like Peter. Everytime Rainbow or Rarity say some rude comment about Peter, Sunset always seems to brush it off or give a half assed comment like "he's not THAT bad"
But Aria finally cut the shit straight, and I'm very thankful for it
After magnetizing Twilight's locker...
Peter: "Heh"
Man-Spider: "Heh"
Peter: tf was that
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That is a fair point. I'm going this route because the girls aren't as infallible as everyone thinks and Peter doesn't help his own case by actually talking to them. These are the same girls who were driven apart by weak rumors from Sunset that would have otherwise taken seconds to clear up. Plus there's the controversial tale of Anon-a-Miss, where the girls are QUICK to believe rumors and abandon Sunset.
These girls aren't as mature as their pony counterparts. They are teenagers and have a tribal mindset. Gang mentality. Plus, it's mainly Rainbow and Rarity who have the issue with Pete with Sci Twi fueling the fire. All while AJ and Pinkie are neutral while Sunset and Shy like him. It doesn't help that Peter is associated with the riff-raff of the school, Aria, Trix, and etc... Add in Peter's bitter and apathetic attitude and you've got a recipe for disaster on both ends.
They won't always be like this, but the friendship will be earned by fire.
Oooh boy
When I read that double no it reminds of the one episode 14 of the spectacular spider-man animated series
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Fair point indeed. Humans make mistakes a lot before they become better people and the girls aren't like their Pony counterparts and easily accepting of lessons of what they've done wrong. As you said, they are more prone to think with their feelings ("if someone insults me or knows someone who was mean to me, they must be mean too.") and jump to conclusions. Basically, their human emotions and selfishness are overpowering their Element of Harmony thoughts and empathy.
At least it's only two who really need sense knocked into them. AJ and Pinkie DO seem to be willing to at least watch him and see if he really is that bad, but being cautious due to his company and not antagonizing him actively like Rainbow is. And Fluttershy and Sunset are willing to give Peter a chance (especially since Shy seems to have figured out Peter's secret as the apparent heroic vigilante who is being bad mouthed and villainized at every turn.)
Me: looking at a window from hearing a scream
Oh My God…..HE’S BECOME AN ASURA!!!!!!!!!!!
Also spike you mangy brat mind you own business
Do you think peter will get oraganic webbing after this?, 'cause that would be pretty cool. You know like he did in the comics before one more day?
One of my favorite aspects about these stories so far: Otto Octavius.
I love how he's a kindhearted mentor figure to Peter and seem to be genuinely excited over the idea of his pupil being Spider-Man. I also love how he's portrayed as the "yin" to Principal Cinch as the "yang"
...which makes this even sadder when you know of the inevitable transformation later down the line. This has potential to be even more heartbreaking and dramatic than Insomniac's version, considering we've been able to follow his and Peter's relation alot more in this, and I can't wait to see how that plays out
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Well it’s happened before…during a disaster with morlun
Bad day! Bad day! Bad day!!!
Heya! Just letting folks know that nothing bad has happened! I'm just going to be a bit slower with updates due to finals and both jobs. Plus, blame God of War and it's release. So I'm a touch distracted!
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Same with me on finals they're killing me. I don't what's worse boredom or the stress of finals in college.
Just keep doing the best you can do
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No worries, take your time. Gotta focus on your priorities.
I'd love to play the new God of War when I can afford it. Though I haven't even finished the previous one yet because I'm too preoccupied with work and my own other stuff I want to do.
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It's okay. Just take your time.
Honestly I hope your next chapter is sometime this week man
Im more than happy to wait. Given only today I've finished binging the series up to this point.
Also I will cry when Doc Ock takes over.
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They say in god of war audio book that Atreus only looked up to two characters Tyr and Ullr. So I grow curious
If anyone can guess what happens next I'm all ears.
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Not sure, Spider-Man hasn’t met kraven yet so kraven may kill him because he hasn’t built respect yet
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It's going to be slow. Simply put. I'll start updating again once finals are done. My schedule will free up by the end of the week.
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That's great! Take your time, though. Focus on your school work and do well.
Do you think eris will appear because of her connection to wolverine?
How often does this update? I'd like to have a schedule to expect when they update so I can stop driving myself and not be a pest in asking for the next chapter constantly. I just sped read All your previous stories to reach at this point at least from the ultimate spiders saga.
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I usually update weekly but I am amidst working two jobs while attending schools and going through finals. So I am stretched thin. Updates will continue soon.
!!! Fuck! Damn it Pete! You need to hold out a bit longer!
Do you think peter'll wake and see that it was just a dream and wakes and has the six arms?
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Didn't I tell you to stop badgering the author or has his situation not been made perfectly clear enough to you? He already said he's preoccupied with his two jobs and school work, delays are always bound to happen and you constantly asking over and over again as if you're trying to rush him isn't helping. He has his own life to live and manage you know like the rest of us. Plus he can do whatever he wants in what spare time he has available. So stop it and just simply leave him be.
I can't wait to continue. Stopped at the most interesting.
Is the next part going to include that part of the artwork edcom02 made for neogenic Nightmare: growing pains?, the one with aria freaking out?
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I know, and I apologize, However, things should resuming in a few days. The worst of finals are finally over. Now I can get back to it.
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How bad were those finals on a scale from 1 to 100