Equestrian Dimensions: A Spider-Man X Power Ponies Story
Bathroom
Previous ChapterNext ChapterRising out of his chair, Doctor Octopus walked over to another one of his computers and turned on his monitor to communicate with his boss.
“Kingpin.” the mad scientist said.
Turning on the monitor as well, the Kingpin heard Doc Ock loud and clear.
“Yes, Doctor Octavius?” the Kingpin asked.
“I seem to have found six aliens somewhere in Queens. Though they appear to resemble animals. More specifically of Equine origin.” Dock Ock reported.
“Are you telling me that he was dealing with horses…? Or ponies?” the Kingpin asked, wanting clarification.
“Ja.” the mad doctor answered.
“I need more information on those creatures. See if you can-”
“Oh, I don't believe that will be necessary.” a voice called out.
“Vat?! Who is this?!” Doc Ock shouted from the monitor.
The Kingpin looked up and noticed that several of his guards have been dealt with and appeared to be carried by a pony's green mane. She wore a purple jumpsuit with gold trimmings, had thigh-high boots with gold trimmings, and she was sitting on one of her hair locks, sporting a twisted grin as she watched the confused crime boss.
“Who are you?! I demand your name!” the Kingpin yelled, erupting out of his chair.
Chuckling upon seeing his furious demeanor, she lowers herself down and walks towards him.
“My~. Such hostility~. You really are as cruel as the rumors claim~.” the green-haired villain taunted.
“My cruelty, as you call it, far surpasses yours.” Kingpin said in a low, menacing voice.
“Come now~. I only wish to talk~. After all, advertisement is hard to come by when somepony has your best interests~...” she said before pulling out a canister of Equestrian Magic.
Seeing this shocked, yet fascinated, the Kingpin.
“Who are you?” the Kingpin asks, going back to his normal voice.
“I am the Mane-iac. And I wish to speak about an opportunity…” the Mane-iac said with a creepy grin before dropping the guards.
Not wanting to pass up this opportunity, the Kingpin went back into his seat while the Mane-iac sat in one of his chairs near his desk.
“Let’s talk.” the Kingpin said in a composed manner.
***
In Brooklyn, Miles and Peter have made it to the former’s apartment via the fire escape. Sneaking into his room, two started getting dressed while Miles’ mother, Rio Morales, was still on her job as a nurse.
“You know, you could’ve died back there when we fought those ponies.” Peter said while taking his suit off.
“It was a week off from school and I wanted to visit you. Besides, I’ve been nailing every exam that’s been thrown my way.” Miles said, getting dressed as well.
“I’ve been doing fine. I just have a hard time moving from place to place.”
“Yeah, I can tell. But don’t you remember the last time you showered? You smell like you took a bath in a dumpster!”
“It’s the life of being a superhero, Miles. It’s a choice.”
“You telling me it’s okay to hang up my tights and live a normal life now?”
“Don’t twist my words, Miles. I’m trying to-”
“Peter, we’ve had this talk time and time again. And we already know where it ends. I can’t trust you to take care of yourself. I mean, look at yourself! You look like a metalhead threw up on you.”
“Miles… you can’t just go saving me like you’re one of the Avengers. What if they got ahold of you?”
“Dude, I’m seventeen. That’s practically adult age. I knew what outcome was gonna come out of it.”
“Then you understand why you can’t keep rushing into danger.”
“I was trying to save you, Peter. Did anything occur to you if they did attend on taking you into custody?”
“They-! Look, I know you’re just trying to look out for me. I really appreciate it, Miles. But I’m trying to look out for myself. Trying to put my life back together. You should be looking out for your future too.” Peter said before putting some pants on.
“Sooner or later, you’re gonna need help. It’s never too late, Peter. Take it from me.” Miles said as he was getting dressed.
Miles’ words were weighing down on Peter really hard, but he decided to shrug it off. After getting dressed, the two left Miles’ bedroom and went into the kitchen.
“Find something to eat. And get yourself cleaned up, man. You reek! I’m gonna let my mom know you’re with me.” Miles said, covering his mouth and noise.
Sighing from hearing those words, Peter went into the bathroom and closed the door. He was startled upon looking into a mirror, having finally noticed he was growing his hair and beard out. Having grown accustomed to seeing his new look, he reaches into his pants and pulls out his picture of Mary Jane. He gazed at it for a brief moment, trying to hold back the tears in the process. After placing it on the sink and opening the window door, he pulled out a pair of scissors and an electric shaver. Tying his hair up and starting with the beard, he slowly trims it off before shaving it. Before he could move to the hair, he took a look at his long hair for a moment. After a few minutes, he decides to keep his hair the way it is.
***
Forty-five minutes later after getting out of the shower, Peter was drying his hair off with a tail while Miles was finished talk with his mother.
“...Si. Si. He’ll behave himself, mom. He’s been my tutor since the first half of Sophomore year. He knows his way around from Calculus to Rocket Science. But yeah. He’s family. Anyway, I’ll talk to you later, mom. Te amo tambien. Mom said you can stay here and she won't be back until tomorrow morning, but-. Are you going for a rock-star look?” Miles said after turning around to see Peter.
“What’s for dinner?” Peter asked, ignoring Miles’ question.
***
Ordering a pizza, the two ate with each other for a good hour before getting some studying in and playing video games with one another. Hours have passed by and it was late. Miles and Peter flossed and brushed their teeth before setting up Peter’s bed.
“You’re not gonna try and leave, are you?” Miles asked before placing Peter’s sheet on the couch.
“Maybe. Or we could go and find breakfast. You do have money, right?” Peter said in a teasing manner.
They both laughed as they made Peter’s bed on the couch. After saying good night to one another, Peter went to the couch and laid down. Taking out his picture of MJ, he placed it near the coffee table and gazed at it for a couple minutes before falling asleep.
***
Five hours later, Peter wakes up, shaken up from a nightmare he just had. Regaining his composure, he turns around to see if everything was normal before turning towards his picture. Looking at it, he begins to sniffle and sob before the tears start pouring out. Peter silently cried to himself before picking up the picture and placing it near his face.
“I’m so sorry, MJ…” Peter wailed as he held onto the picture.
But while he was crying, his spider-sense suddenly kicked off and turns his head around to see the Power Ponies right in front of him, scowling as they looked at the mourning wall-crawler.
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