Crimson Flame

The Amazing Spider-Twins

As Danny left the venue, he couldn’t shake off the feeling of frustration and disappointment. He had hoped that winning the wrestling competition would not only showcase his abilities but also earn him some much needed cash. However, being shorted on the prize money left a sour taste in his mouth. He grumbled angrily about it to himself the whole way home.

As he approached his house he saw it was surrounded by people. There were also police and ambulance lights and sirens blaring loudly. Danny had a bad feeling about this, but couldn’t exactly let these people see him in his Spider-Man costume, so he had to sneak back in through his bedroom window to change clothes. He got a T-shirt and Pajama bottoms on, before he heard Caty scream.

At which point, Danny bolted out of his room to the source of the scream, and saw a disturbing sight. He saw his mother crying, and his father lying on the floor, his shirt was bloodied, and EMTs were doing what they could to keep him alive. Caty was also by his side.

“Dad!” He cried out, pushing past everyone. Tears streamed down his face as he reached out to touch his father’s hand.

The EMT looked up, his expression grim. “I’m sorry. We did everything we could, but… he’s gone.”

“No no no… He can’t be gone… He can’t be… I-I-I just can’t deal with this right now!” Danny ran off to his room, and started sobbing. Then a realization hit him. He put his Spider-Man costume back on, and swang out his bedroom window. He didn’t know where he was going, but the murderer couldn’t have gotten that far…

Chronicles of the Six: Magic’s Awakening: A Magical Boy RP. Reboot

Reopening the interest check because the air slot became open.

Light might open up as well…

We haven’t gotten too far. So there’s not a whole lot of catch up to do.

The Amazing Spider-Twins

Danny arrived at the wrestling competition venue feeling a mix of nerves and excitement. He adjusted his mask one last time, ensuring it was securely in place. The venue was packed with enthusiastic spectators, all eager to witness the spectacle of the wrestling matches. Danny made his way to the backstage area. He spotted the organizer of the event and approached him confidently.

“Hey, I’m here for the competition,” Danny said, trying to sound as confident as possible despite the butterflies in his stomach.

The organizer looked him up and down skeptically. “You sure you’re in the right place, kid? You don’t exactly look like a wrestler.”

Danny chuckled nervously. “I may not look the part, but I assure you, I’ve got what it takes.”

The organizer shrugged. “Alright, suit yourself. You’re up next. Just remember, no funny business. This is a professional event.”

Danny nodded, his heart pounding in his chest. There was no backing out now. He stepped into the ring. Then, the cage lowered around the ring. Danny grinned underneath his mask. The cage will actually make this easier. Something to stick to.

And now, in this corner! everybody’s favorite wrestler! You know him, you love him Bone Crusher!”

The spotlight shone on a hulking man with bulging muscles dressed in all black with a skull mask came roaring out and the audience cheered. Danny rolled his eyes. To him, this guy was a blob of toxic masculinity that reminded him of Skyler. He couldn’t wait to take this wrestler down.

And in this corner! The Pink Spider himself, Spiderman!” The audience just murmured skeptically.

The spotlight shone on Danny, who was less than amused. “You said that too fast! It’s Spider-Man. There’s a hyphen there. How would you like it if I called him Bonecrusher?”

There were a few chuckles from the audience, but the announcer ignored it, and rang the bell to start the match.

Bone Crusher charged at Danny, throwing a wild punch. Danny ducked underneath it with ease, then sprang back up, delivering a swift kick to Bone Crusher’s side. The audience gasped in surprise as Bone Crusher staggered back.

The hulking wrestler recovered quickly, charging at Danny once again. This time, Danny leaped into the air, clinging to the bars of the cage. Then, he somersaulted over Bone Crusher’s head, landing gracefully behind him.

As Bone Crusher turned around, Danny shot a strand of pink webbing from his wrist, binding the wrestler’s arms together. Bone Crusher struggled against the webbing, but it held tightly.

With his opponent immobilized, Danny seized the opportunity to deliver a series of quick punches and kicks. The crowd erupted into cheers as Bone Crusher stumbled and fell to the mat.

The referee counted the pin, and Danny’s victory was declared. The audience cheered even louder, impressed by the display of skill and agility from the Pink Spider. The audience started cheering, “Spider-Man! Spider-Man!”

—

Danny was grinning from ear to ear under his mask. Hw approached the organizer to collect his prize money, he held out his hand expectantly. However, as the organizer handed him the cash, Danny’s smile faltered slightly.

“This doesn’t seem like the full amount…” Danny said, furrowing his brow as he counted the bills.

The organizer shrugged nonchalantly. “Sorry, kid. That’s all we can offer you. Take it or leave it.”

Danny’s heart sank as he realized he had been shorted. He knew he had earned every penny of the prize money, and he wasn’t about to let the organizer cheat him out of what was rightfully his.

“Hey, this isn’t right,” Danny protested. “I won fair and square. You can’t just stiff me like this.”

The organizer just shrugged again. “Look, kid, take it or leave it. It’s not like you have much of a choice.”

Danny clenched his fists, feeling a surge of anger coursing through him. He knew he could easily overpower the organizer with his superhuman strength, but he also knew that wouldn’t solve anything.

Taking a deep breath, Danny forced himself to calm down. “Fine.” Danny said through gritted teeth, reluctantly accepting the partial payment.

Just then, a burglar came in, and robbed the organizer at gunpoint. Danny considered stopping him, but elected not to. That man had it coming after shorting him the money he was rightfully owed. The burglar even thanked Danny as he got away.

“Hey, you could have stopped him!” The organizer protested.

But Danny said nothing. He just flipped off the organizer as he walked off in a huff. He would eventually come to regret that choice.

The Amazing Spider-Twins

After school that day, Gwen went home, but Harry and Danny made a stop at Oscorp. Harry was apprehensive. “Why do we need to steal tech from my father’s company?”

“I told you, I need tech to make webshooters. Apparently I didn’t get webs when the spider bit me… Go figure… and what kind of spider would I be without webs?”

“But isn’t there another way?”

“There’s no time. The competition is this Saturday… And if anyone is going to have the tech I need, it’s Oscorp.”

“Alright, let’s just make it quick,” Harry said, resigned to the plan. “And maybe try not to draw too much attention to ourselves.”

Once inside, they made their way to the research and development section, where Danny hoped to find the necessary components for his webshooters. Harry kept a lookout, nervous about the potential consequences if they were caught.

After a bit of searching, they managed to find what they needed and quickly made their exit, relieved to have avoided any run-ins with Oscorp security.

As they left the building, Harry couldn’t help but feel a sense of guilt weighing on him. “I just hope we don’t regret this,” he muttered, glancing back at the Oscorp building.

Danny, on the other hand, was already buzzing with excitement, eager to start working on his new gadgets. “Don’t worry, Harry,” he said, clapping his friend on the back. “It’s gonna be worth it. You’ll see.”

—-

As Harry and Danny left Oscorp with the stolen tech, unbeknownst to them, Norman Osborn was indeed watching their every move through the CCTV cameras. He had been monitoring Harry, and his friend Danny closely ever since Danny and Caty had been bitten by the genetically modified spider in his laboratory.

Norman deliberated for a moment, contemplating whether to intervene and stop them from taking the stolen tech. However, a part of him was intrigued by their motivations and capabilities. He decided to let them go through with it, but resolved to keep a close eye on them. He reasoned that monitoring their activities from a distance would provide valuable insights into the extent of their newfound abilities, as well as any potential risks they might pose.

—-

Meanwhile Captain Stacy got home some time after Gwen did. “Oh, Gwen you wouldn’t believe the day I had… I just saw some woman dressed up as a spider. She tied up a jewel thief we’ve been on the lookout for in actual spider web!”

Gwen nearly spit out her drink. Is dad talking about Caty?! She moves fast.“Well dad, you know there’s all kinds of weirdoes in New York.” She laughed nervously.

“Yeah, but I don’t know if I like these costumed vigilantes… They just bring out the crazier ones…”

Chronicles of the Six: Magic’s Awakening: A Magical Boy RP. Reboot

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The Amazing Spider-Twins

Word of the Skyler incident spread quickly at school, and for the entire day Danny would be getting all sorts of positive attention. He would get fist bumps and high fives from students passing by in the halls. Some even asked for his autograph or wanted to take selfies with him.

“Hey, Danny! That was awesome what you did to Skyler earlier!”

“You totally owned that fight, man! You’re like a real-life superhero!”

“Dude, can I hang out with you at lunch? I want to hear all about what happened!”

Danny couldn’t help grinning ear to ear. He reveled in the newfound sense of confidence that came with being the center of attention for a good reason for a change. At lunchtime, Danny was surrounded by a group of enthusiastic classmates, eager to hear more about his encounter with Skyler. He embellished some details for dramatic effect, and because they did not need to know about the fact he had superpowers right now.

Gwen and Harry were feeling a lot of feelings about this whole situation. As soon as they got a break from all the attention Danny was getting, they decided to bring up their concerns to him.

“Danny, we need to talk,” Gwen began, her tone serious. “We’re thrilled for you, really, but we’re also worried. This whole situation with your powers… it’s incredible, but it’s also a lot to process. And we still don’t know exactly what caused them or what else they might entail.”

Harry nodded in agreement. “Yeah, mate. I mean, what if there are side effects or risks we haven’t even considered? And what about Skyler? He’s not going to let this go, especially after what happened today.”

Gwen added. “We just don’t want you to let all this popularity go to your head.”

But Danny wasn’t listening. A flyer pinned to the school bulletin board caught his eye. It was for a wrestling event that offered a cash prize if you can last in the ring with a professional wrestler. It was probably posted as a joke, but Danny saw an opportunity.

“Guys, check this out,” Danny said, pointing to the flyer. “What if I entered this wrestling competition? I mean, with my powers, I could totally take on a professional wrestler, right? This would be the perfect opportunity to see what I can really do!”

Gwen and Harry exchanged concerned glances. “Danny, are you sure that’s a good idea?” Gwen asked, her brow furrowed with worry. “I mean, we still don’t know the full extent of your powers, and wrestling can be dangerous, even for someone with super abilities.”

Harry nodded in agreement. “Yeah, mate. I’m all for embracing your powers and everything, but we need to be smart about it. We don’t want you getting hurt, or worse, exposing yourself in front of everyone.”

Danny brushed off their concerns, his excitement overriding any sense of caution. “Come on, guys, it’ll be fine. I’ve got this. And think about the prize money! We can split it between the three of us.”

Gwen and Harry exchanged resigned looks, realizing that Danny was determined to go through with his plan despite their reservations. “Fine, Danny,” Gwen said, sighing. “But promise us you’ll be careful. And if things start to get out of hand, you’ll stop and walk away, okay?”

Danny flashed them a confident grin. “Don’t worry, guys. I’ve got this under control. You’ll see. It’s gonna be legendary! Now, I’m gonna need some help from you guys. Harry, I’m going to need some Oscorp Tech. Gwen, you can help me make a costume. I’m imagining something pink.”

Danny talked about his plans, while Gwen and Harry were apprehensive.

The Amazing Spider-Twins

Later that day, they went to school, and Danny met up with Gwen and Harry by his locker. Harry was the first to speak up. “Well, what happened? Are you feeling ok?”

“Yeah, spill!” Gwen chimed in. “And where’s your glasses?”

Danny sighed. He was ready to reveal everything that happened to his friends. But before he could get a word in, Skyler came barging in, and slammed Danny’s locker shut in front of his face. Skyler was seething with rage. “There you are you little twink!”

“Hey Skyler… Um… D-d-do we have to do this now?”

“Your sister made a fool of me. But guess what, your sis isn’t here to protect you this time. So I’m going to give you the pounding you deserve!”

“Leave him alone Skyler. He didn’t do anything to you.”

Skyler glared at Harry. “Stay out of this Potter! What are you gonna do? Cast a spell on me?”

Harry crossed his arms, and rolled his eyes. “Oh, a Harry Potter joke. I haven’t heard that one before…” His tone dripping with sarcasm.

“I don’t want to fight you Skyler.” a crowd was starting to form.

“I don’t want to fight me either!” and just like that, Skyler threw the first punch.

Danny felt a tingling sensation in his head, and suddenly, the world slowed down. Skyler punched in slow motion, and Danny tilted his head and dodged it before the world returned to normal speed.

This didn’t deter Skyler one bit, and he tried to punch Danny again, but only to get the same result. Danny was just as surprised as Skyler was.

Skyler continued punching and Danny kept dodging. He moved with almost supernatural precision.

Gwen tugged on Harry’s shoulder. The concern for the situation in front of her clear on her face. “Harry! Help him!”

Just then, Danny did a flip, and dodged Skyler’s punch. Causing Skyler to punch the locker instead.

Harry blinked. “Which one?”

Skyler was growing frustrated. “Damn it, HOLD STILL!” He roared.

Skyler threw another punch, but this time Danny caught his arm mid punch, and squeezed it tightly, causing Skyler a lot of pain. Then he let go and sent Skyler flying across the hallway.

As Skyler crashed into a bunch of lockers, the gathering students gasped in astonishment, before bursting into applause and cheers. “Woo, way to go!”

Danny stood there, his expression a mix of shock and confusion, as he realized what he had just done. Then he quickly walked away.

Gwen and Harry rushed to Danny’s side, their expressions a mixture of concern and awe. Gwen’s voice was barely above a whisper as she spoke. “Danny, what just happened?”

Danny shook his head, still trying to process the surreal experience. “I… I don’t know. It was like everything slowed down, and I could see his punches coming before they even happened.”

“Yo, Dan! That was amazing!” Said a random student.

Danny gave him a quiet wave.

Harry glanced at Danny’s hands, noticing the way they were trembling slightly. “Do you think… do you think it has something to do with the spider bite?”

“Nice one dude!” Another random student gave Danny a thumbs up.

“Um… thanks?”

Before he could respond, Skyler groaned from where he lay sprawled on the floor, his face contorted in pain. Slowly, he pushed himself upright, his eyes blazing with fury. “You… you freak!” Skyler spat, his voice trembling with rage. “You think you’re so special. Well, guess what? This isn’t over. Not by a long shot. You hear me?!” He shouted across the hall, but Danny ignored it.

Gwen turned to Danny, her eyes wide with wonder. “Danny… you have powers.”

Danny looked at his friends, a sense of excitement building within him despite the lingering uncertainty. “Yeah… yeah, I do.”

The bell rang signaling the start of class, Danny and his friends exchanged a knowing glance. Throughout the day, Danny would get cheers and congratulations from other students, and for a while, Danny would be the popular twin.

The Amazing Spider-Twins

Danny, Gwen, and Harry exchanged worried glances when they realized Caty wasn’t with the others, and stayed behind to look for her. That didn’t take very long…

Danny spoke up first. “We couldn’t just leave you alone with enhanced spiders running around.”

Gwen put her hand on Danny’s shoulder. “And we’re a team. We couldn’t leave our boy Danny to do this alone either.”

Harry nodded in agreement. “Yeah, my father’s experiments can be dangerous. We should find that spider, and get out before someone gets hurt.”

Caty looked at the trio like a proud mother. She was glad that Danny had friends like them. She already knew personally how great of a friend Gwen was, but she never was really close with Harry like Danny was, but she always trusted his judgment in his friends. She was also glad that they didn't plan on rushing her out of there.

“So… what exactly does this spider look like and how dangerous is dangerous?” Caty asked, not exactly thinking this through before.

As if on cue an almost glowing spider landed on the back of her neck. It was red and purple with slight shades of pink throughout. It bit down on her causing Caty to scream the loudest scream she could manage and swatted the modified spider off of her neck. Unfortunately she ended up flinging it towards her brother Danny.

The spider landed on Danny’s neck. The spider took the opportunity to bite down on him too. Danny let out a high pitched scream, and flung it off. The spider gracefully landed on its eight legs, and scurried away like nothing had happened.

“I guess we found the spider… Don’t tell anyone about this…” Danny said sheepishly.

Caty felt a little lightheaded but she was more concerned for Danny. If it wasn't for her he wouldn't have gotten bit as well. She walked over to him and stumbled for a bit like she was getting used to her legs again. “Are you okay?” She asked grabbing his face and seeing if it was different or if he had a fever. “Harry was right. I think we should keep looking for it.”

“We need to get you two home”, Gwen chimed in. “I'm sure Oscorp has people better suited for this, but we need to make sure you two are okay before we get bit too. Then it'll be the blind leading the blind.” She meant the last bit figuratively. She hoped her friends wouldn't lose their eyesight.

“Just a little dizzy… But I think I’ll be fine… Once the room stops spinning…”

Right on cue, the doors opened, and Norman Osborn stepped through. “There you are. We’ve been looking everywhere for you. Let’s get you kids out of here before something serious happens…” He said escorting the group out of the room.

Just like Danny had suggested the group kept their mouths quiet about what had already happened in here. They followed him out of the room to join the others, Caty doing her best to walk as if she were perfectly fine.

When they arrived Liz ran up to the group and hugged Caty. “I was worried sick about you… guys. What were you thinking?”

“Would you believe that I wasn't?” Caty said with a smile hoping Liz would forgive her recklessness.

“For once… yes. I'm just glad you all seem okay.” It was then that she noticed the bite on Caty's neck. She whispered, “You got bit!?”

Caty covered the bite with her hair trying to hide it. “Yes, but it's not a big deal. Danny and I are fine. Just a little dizzy.”

“Danny too!? No, that's it. We're getting you two home. Now.”

“That's what I said,” Gwen interjected.

“How are we gonna do that? The field trip isn't over.” Caty was conflicted. Part of her wanted to go home and sleep for a week. The other part of her didn't want to miss out on completing the trip of a lifetime.

“Oh no, I’m calling you guys a car.” Harry said as he whipped out his cellphone. “Neither of you are in a good state right now, and who knows what that bite could be doing to you.”

Meanwhile, Norman was watching the CCTV and saw where the spider ended up…

Caty signed in defeat. “Walk with us to the car?”

“I'm going with you.” Liz said not taking no for an answer.

“I wish, but no you're not. You have to stay and take notes for me.”

Liz sighed in acceptance. “Fine, but if you don't call me when you get home I'm gonna think you're dead and show up, okay?”

“Deal.” Caty said with a smile before the group snuck away from the tour for the exit.

When they got to the exit, they found a limo waiting for them. “Wow, Harry. All this for us?”

Harry smirked. “Yeah, being the heir of Oscorp has its perks I guess… Anyway, they’ll take you guys home. Get well soon ok?”

The limo took them home. Upon returning, Danny didn’t say much to their parents. Other than a slurred “Good…” When his mother asked how the field trip was. He went to his room, and passed out.

Today had been the best and strangest day of her life. Went to Oscorp, got bit by a super spider, and now she was just taken home in a limo. She was too tired to fully process all of it so she went to her room without eating or saying anything to her parents. She even forgot to call Liz. All she could focus on was getting to sleep.

The Amazing Spider-Twins

As the tour continued, Norman led them to a room filled with a menagerie of gentically modified creatures. He pointed out the spiders. He talked passionately about their unique characteristics and the possibilities of genetic manipulation.

Gwen was fascinated, and leaned in to get a better look. Norman, noticing Gwen’s keen interest, smiled warmly. “Impressive, aren’t they? These spiders are just one example of the groundbreaking research we’re conducting here at Oscorp. Through genetic modification, we’re able to enhance their abilities and unlock new avenues of exploration.”

Gwen nodded eagerly, hanging on Norman’s every word as he explained the various applications of genetic engineering.

Danny shuddered. “Why Spiders?” He whispered to his friends. “I mean, I understand their importance to the ecosystem, but… they’re creepy crawly and gross. Why genetically modify them?”

Norman overheard Danny’s comment. He smiled at Danny’s question, clearly accustomed to addressing similar concerns from visitors. “I understand your hesitation, Danny.

Danny’s eyes went wide, and his face turned beet red. He knows my name?! Well duh, I hang out with his son everyday, but still. I didn’t even think he knew I existed… Great, he probably hates me for questioning his research or something. There goes my future…

“Spiders may seem creepy to some, but they possess remarkable qualities that make them ideal candidates for genetic modification.”

He gestured towards the spiders in the room. “Spiders are incredibly resilient creatures with unique biological characteristics. By studying and genetically modifying them, we can unlock a wealth of knowledge and potential applications in various fields.”

Norman continued, his tone enthusiastic. “For example, spider silk is one of the strongest and most versatile materials found in nature. By genetically engineering spiders to produce silk with specific properties, we can create advanced materials for use in industries such as medicine, construction, and even aerospace.”

He paused, allowing his words to sink in before concluding, “So, while spiders may not be everyone’s favorite creatures, they hold immense value in scientific research and innovation. Through genetic modification, we can harness their potential to benefit society in countless ways.”

The Amazing Spider-Twins

Meanwhile, Danny and his friends stepped off the bus. “Gwen, Harry, you guys ready for this?” Danny asked, flashing a grin at his friends.

Gwen, her eyes filled with enthusiasm, nodded eagerly. “Absolutely! I’ve been looking forward to this all week. Can’t wait to see what kind of groundbreaking research they’re working on.”

“Yeah, it’s gonna be… interesting.” Harry wasn’t as impressed as Gwen and Danny were. Norman Osborn was his father. He sees this place every day, but he was happy that his friends were excited.

Danny noticed something off with Harry’s demeanor. “You seem a little tense, Harry. Everything okay?” Danny asked with concern.

Harry forced a smile. “Yeah, just not my favorite place to hang out, you know?”

Gwen glanced between them, her brow furrowing with curiosity. “Is everything alright, Harry? You seem… different today.”

Harry sighed, running a hand through his hair in frustration. “It’s just… my dad. You know how he is. Always so focused on his work, barely even notices when I’m around.”

Danny nodded understandingly. “Hey, if you ever need to talk about it, we’re here for you, man. Always.” He gave Harry a pat on the back.

Harry managed a small smile. “Thanks, guys. I really appreciate it.”

As they entered the interior of the building, Gwen and Danny marveled at all the scientific advancements and cutting edge technology on display. While Harry, having first hand knowledge, explained what some of the things were.

However, their fun was interrupted when a familiar figure stepped out from the crowd. It was Skyler, Danny’s least favorite person and bully. He violently shoved Danny aside to get to Gwen, causing Danny to fall backwards. “Move it f*****!” He then turned his attention to Gwen. “Well, well, well, if it isn’t Gwen Stacy,” Skyler said with a cheesy grin on his face. “You’re looking even prettier than usual today.”

Gwen’s eyes could not have rolled harder if she tried. “Save it, Skyler. I don’t date bullies.”

This did not deter the bully one bit. “Oh come on baby, don’t be like that.” He tried to put his arm around Gwen’s shoulder, but she stepped aside and put a stop to that. “You’re too good to hang out with these losers.”

“First of all, I am not your baby. Second, you know my dad is a cop right? One phone call, and I can probably have you arrested.”

Harry helped Danny up. Danny felt a surge of anger rising within him as he watched Skyler. Before he could intervene, Harry stepped forward.

“Come on, Skyler, we’re here to learn, not cause trouble,”

Skyler just huffed, and walked away. Danny clenched his fists, seething with frustration at Skyler’s behavior.

Gwen turned to Danny. “Are you okay, Danny?”

Danny forced a smile, nodding curtly. “Yeah, I’m fine. Let’s just keep moving.”

Just then, Norman Osborn entered the room. “Welcome, everyone, to Oscorp,” Norman greeted the group. “I’m pleased to have you all here today to witness the groundbreaking work we’re doing in the field of genetic research and biotechnology.”

While Danny and Gwen were eager to learn from Norman’s expertise, Harry couldn’t help but feel uneasy. Harry’s demeanor shifted slightly. Despite his friends’ excitement, he couldn’t shake the complicated feelings that came with being the son of the man leading the tour.

As the tour progressed, Norman spoke passionately about Oscorp’s mission and the innovative projects underway within the company.

Gwen, nodded along enthusiastically to Norman’s words. She had all kinds of questions she wanted to ask. Danny, too, listened intently, eager to absorb as much knowledge as possible from the experience. Harry was just happy to see his friends happy.