Chapter 675: Spider’s Arrival!

Chapter 675: Spider’s Arrival!

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The calm of the Parker residence was abruptly shattered, just as MJ, followed by America, Lily, and Leo, stepped through the door, each one bustling with the energy of a day spent out and about in the city they loved.

The light-hearted bickering over what MJ would conjure up for dinner tonighttacos or pizza, the eternal debatewas a familiar tune in their household. Yet, in an instant, that comforting normalcy was torn away.

As MJ placed her keys on the kitchen counter, the air outside crackled with an ominous energy, a precursor to the chaos that was about to unfold.

Suddenly, the house's arcane protections, set up by both Peter and the Ancient One herself sprang to life. A shimmering barrier enveloped their home, deflecting a barrage of energy bolts that rained down from the sky.

The sounds of the outside world were muffled, but the flashes of light and the vibrations of impact were impossible to ignore.

"What's happening?" Lily asked, her eyes wide as Leo clung to her, trembling in fright.

America moved first, guiding her siblings to the window, where they peered out at a city under siege, MJ following closely behind them.

The sky was a tapestry of chaos, split open by thousands of portals, each ejecting figures as ominous as they were majestic. Kang variants, their appearances diverse, yet all sharing the same malevolent intent as they unleashed destruction upon New York.

MJ's hand flew to her mouth, her heart racing. "Stay here," she instructed, her tone brooking no argument as she dashed for her phone to call Peter. But before she could dial, the attack halted as abruptly as it had begun, drawing their attention back to the sky.

A silence, eerie and thick with anticipation, fell over the city as a massive portal opened, revealing a floating, regal platform from which two figures satImmortus and Rama-Tut, leaders of the council of Kangs. Their presence commanded attention, and as they spoke, their voices boomed across New York, impossible to ignore.

"People of New York, bear witness to your reckoning," Immortus's voice thundered, a sinister calm in his tone. "The chaos that rains down upon you, the fear that grips your heartblame it not on fate, nor the stars, but on your beloved hero, Spider-Man."

Rama-Tut continued, his voice equally chilling. "He has defied the inevitable order, the destined rule of the Kangs. In his arrogance, he has drawn our wrath upon you all. Consider this the price of his defiance, the cost of your misplaced faith in a mere mortal draped in the guise of a savior."

As their speech echoed through the stunned silence, the implication was clearthis was not just an attack, it was a declaration of war, a direct challenge to Peter, and through him, to every soul brave enough to stand against the tyranny of the Kangs.

Back in the Parker residence, the weight of the Kangs' words hung heavy. MJ, phone forgotten in her hand for a split second, turned to her children, ready to shoo them into their rooms. But suddenly, her eyes widening as the front door swung open and all of three of them ran outside, their hero suits, which Peter had made for them, appearing in an instant.

"Get back here now!" MJ exclaimed as she chased them, though they didn't seem to be listening

Meanwhile, the air in Peter's lab was thick with concentration. Tools and gadgets were scattered across the tables, all used to test his newly acquired powers: the formidable abilities of Knull.

Silence fell, a heavy, breathless silence, as those who remained standing processed the swift turn of events. The Kangs, momentarily halted by the display of power, eyed Peter with newfound wariness.

Watching with keen eyes, Immortus and Rama-Tut, high above on their floating platform, were about to speak, but suddenly, Peter turned his back on them, a clear dismissal of their presence.

"Inside. Now." Peter pointed at the house, his voice firm, brooking no argument. Leo opened his mouth to protest, his youthful face set in a stubborn line, but a single, stern glance from Peter was enough to silence him. The young boy closed his mouth, his expression sheepish as he realized how serious his father was.

In almost any other circumstance, Peter would have loved the idea of fighting side by side with his family. But this was not just any enemy; this was the Kangs, beings of cunning and merciless intent. The risk was too great, and he would notcould notlet them face such peril.

Immortus and Rama-Tut, their irritation boiling into outright fury at being so blatantly ignored, decided to provoke Peter. "Do you not appreciate our handiwork, Spider-Man? Look around you. Witness the chaos we've wrought upon your precious city," Rama-Tut taunted, his voice laced with malice.

Peter, his patience wearing thin, finally turned to face them. The city that lay beyond his neighborhood was filled with destruction. Buildings were ablaze, streets torn asunder, and the air was filled with the cries of the frightened and the wounded. His jaw clenched at the sight, a burning resolve igniting within him.

But before he could take a step toward the villains, a sudden movement caught his eye. The Kangs, sensing an opportunity, moved as one, a strategic blockade aimed at preventing his family's retreat to the safety of their home.

MJ, her instincts as a mother overriding all else, stood in front of the kids, her eyes darting around for an escape route. But there was none to be found; they were effectively trapped.

As the Kangs closed in, forming an unbreakable circle around Peter and his family, the air crackled with tense anticipation. High above, on their floating platform, Immortus and Rama-Tut peered down, their eyes gleaming with cold amusement. "Is that your family?" Immortus asked, his voice dripping with menace, a smile playing threateningly on his lips.

Peter sighed heavily. Without a word, he waved his hand, conjuring a large, swirling portal directly beneath his family's feet. With a mix of surprise and relief, MJ and the kids fell through it, landing safely inside the house.

With a snap of his fingers, Peter sealed the house once more, the front door slamming shut, the arcane protections glowing brighter, warding off any attacks from the Kangs with ease.

The Kangs, their confidence faltering, launched a barrage of energy bolts at the house, only to watch in frustration as the magical shields absorbed the impact without a hint of strain.

Peter, now with a smirk on his face, turned towards the Kangs, his posture relaxed. "Thanks for dropping by. You've saved me a trip," he smiled, though it didn't reach his eyes. He didn't show it, but the state of his city was really starting to grate on his nerves.

The Kangs, ready to unleash another attack, paused as Peter held up his hand, signaling them to wait. They watched, confused and wary, as Peter tapped a few buttons on his wristwatch. "Sorry to make you way, I'm just inviting some friends over to play with us," he explained, his eyes glinting with mischief.

Before the Kangs could react, the air around them began to shimmer and twist. Portals of various sizes popped open on the street, in the sky, and on the rooftops surrounding them. And out stepped figures in various iterations of the Spider suit, each carrying a palpable aura of determination and vengeance.

These were the former members of the Spider-Society, each wronged by the Kangs, now united under a common cause. They stood ready, their eyes fixed on the Kangs, burning with the need for revenge!

A/N: 2006 words :)

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