Flash Sentry The Spectacular Spider-Man Issue #3: Welcome to Tokyo (REMASTERED)

"Looks like I lost my ride..."

"What do you mean?"

Flash was talking to Sandalwood as they hadn't talked since the whole 'Kissy, Kissy Incident. However, the two basically looked past it. Not really caring as Flash and Sunset were an item again.

"Well Mom has this thing with an old friend. I tried checking in with Micro Chips but one of the interns said he wouldn't be available for a lot of July."

"Yeah he's kind familiarizing himself with his Dad's company. But still... that sucks. So what are you gonna do?"

"I called you hoping that uh...well you could do me the favour of picking me up from the airport..."

"Sorry bro, no can do. I don't have my license."

"Right." Flash let out a heavy sigh. "Oh man I have no idea on what I'm gonna do....I'm pretty sure Sunset has something going on the 30th so I'm not trying to bother her about it. And I really want to give my Mom the chance to reconnect with her old time friend so I'm not ruining it for her. Man I hope Lyft or Uber isn't too expensive. Maybe Soarin could help or something."

Sandalwood could hear that his friend was a little lost. Like in Sandalwood fashion, he had a light bulb turn on his head. Smirking.

"Ay Bro...I got you bro."

Flash raised an eyebrow. When he heard the five words 'Ay bro, I got you bro.' He could only imagine what that meant. "I'm not sure I like where this is gonna head....but shoot."

"You know Timber Spruce, right?"

"The Camp Counselor?"

"No the carpenter."

Flash shook his head to that. "Yup I definitely know that guy. What about him?"

"Well he's a pretty nice guy. Sooo, I'll do you the favour and ask him for you."

Flash's eyes widened a little. To be honest, he didn't really know the guy all that well. He just knew he was Twilight's Boyfriend and that he was a Camp Counselor for Camp Everfree. "Uhh...Sandalwood I appreciate the polite gesture but uh--"

"Good!"

Sandalwood interjected.

"I'll go ask him right now!"

"Wait--" But before Flash could continue. He heard Sandalwood drop his phone and run right out of the room. He let out an annoyed grunt. "Why does he put me in these situations!"

Only a few minutes later. Sandalwood returned.

"Dude, you got yourself a ride!"

Flash's shoulders dropped. Not only did Sandalwood just throw him into another awkward situation. But now, he just hooked him up with a driver he barely knows. He facepalmed himself. "Greaaaat Just Great."

"No need to thank me....well I mean you could if you--"

"Buy you some food for the next week." Flash interjected bluntly. "Yeah I'll keep a note on that."

"Glad you haven't forgotten my 'conditions'. Well, I gotta go. It's getting late and Fluttershy's at her place."

Flash raised his eyebrow again. Not even understanding that. "What is that even supposed to mean?"

"Nothing. Kay See ya!"

The phone hung up. Flash let that whole cryptic message sit in his head. Trying to read between the lines. He eventually decoded it. However, much to his own dismay. "Oh...OH!....Ew! Who tells another man that." He sighed placing his phone aside. "And that is enough talking on the phone for today."

It was roughly half past Eight. Thunderstar was doing the dishes. Flash and Firestar had retreated to their respective rooms. And Snowstorm was already in bed for the night. So it basically meant that more or less, they had the night to themselves.

Thunderstar, had something on her mind. After walking past Flash's door earlier that morning. She felt that her suspicions had been confirmed. And she was not happy about it one bit.

Spark on the other hand was practically nonchalant about the night so far. She had a pretty good meal above all else. And whatever she thought about Flash being vigilante before. Had left her mind as she'd kind of forgotten about it.

She was sitting on the couch. Trying to find something good to watch for the night. Something that was 'cuddle' worthy for her and Thunderstar. She looked over the couch. Seeing that her wife was still manning the sink. "Hey what do you want to watch?"

Thunderstar's eyes widened. Still being in consumed in thought. She forgot Spark was even in the living room. Not even remembering the question. So she turned around. "Hm?"

"I said what do you want to watch?"

"Oh! Um....Pfft I don't really know. Maybe the one about Taketsuru. We haven't really watched it as much."

"Okay, Massan it is." She began navigating through the TV's User Interface. Still waiting on Thunderstar to join her.

Which eventually she did. Putting away the last plate and joining Spark on the couch. She sat down awkwardly, slowly plopping down on the couch and sitting with both hands placed on her thighs. Spark smiled at that. Folding her arms. And raising an eyebrow. "Well?"

Thunderstar glanced at her. Confused. "Well what?"

Spark giggled. Rolling her eyes. "What do you mean what? Get over here."

Thunderstar replied blankly. Finally getting it. "Oh."

She crawled over to Spark. Getting snuggled up next to her. Spark's grin only grew even more. Running her hands through the Sentry Blue hair. "I think working so much is making you forget a thing or two. You need to relax once in a while."

Thunderstar. Though she felt pretty disturbed by what she heard from earlier. She still found it in her to make a dorky comment. "Well it does take one to know one."

"You are such a dork." Spark only hugged her a little tighter from that. "But you're my dork. And I wouldn't have it any other way." Thunderstar giggled a little. Blushing. However it sounded pretty half-hearted. It was at that moment Spark realized something was wrong. "Hey, what's wrong?"

Thunderstar's eyes widened a little. She glanced up at Spark. "What?"

"Well you don't seem like yourself." Spark explained. "You're being offly quiet. And you did that quiet giggle thing. I know when something's bothering you."

Thunderstar let out a really heavy sigh. Getting as comfy as possible. "Well...I walked past Flash's room earlier and he was having a conversation with Fi."

"That seems nice. Her, Snowstorm and Flash have been really getting along since he got here."

"But here's the thing. When they were talking. I...." She trailed off a little. Trying to figure out the best way she should talk about it. "I don't know how to say it. But, when I walked by. I heard Flash say something along the lines of: What's new in Crime Alley."

Spark's eyes widened. She immediately glanced at Thunderstar. "What?"

She nodded in response. "He said: What's new in Crime Alley. Then he said something about sneaking out and getting more intel."

Spark kind of sat up straight. Still holding onto to Thunderstar. "WHAT!? Why didn't you tell me earlier? "

"I didn't how to bring it up!"

Spark let out a heavy sigh at this news. Originally she remembered saying 'to just leave it'. But with all this, there wasn't denying anymore. "Well then we have to confront him on this."

"WHAT?!"

"We can't look the other way. Not anymore at least." Spark asserted. "It's-It's not even coincidence now. If we don't confront him on this...then something bad could happen!"

Flash and Firestar were both prepping for what could be Flash's most riskiest thing yet That being Flash going into the city alone.

"Okay so. It should be simple." She takes her small homemade drone apart. Then, taping the camera onto the bridge of his glasses. "I'll be able to see what you're seeing. And like before. We keep in touch with these walkie talkies."

"Alright Sounds simple enough."

"You downloaded the Shibuya Keio Bus station to your phone right."

"Yeah."

Firestar let out a relaxed sigh. "Good. The last thing we need is you getting lost out there."

Flash puts the glasses on. He looked himself in the mirror. Obviously, he wasn't gonna dress up as Spider-Man as he was trying to minimize that. He smirked. A little self pride coming over him. "Man I look like a spy. I knew watching Agent Cody Banks would pay off."

Firestar chuckled. Shaking her head. "No one, not even a single soul has ever said those words."

"What do you mean? Agent Cody Banks bro. Dude that movie was lit I don't care what anyone says."

Firestar let out a sigh. "Okay Millennial. Just get this over with. Be back by Nine Thirty..."

"Whatever you say Boomer!" Flash put on his hat. Opening the window, he gave Firestar one more glance. "And FYI. I was born in 2001 so I'm definitely not a Millennial." He leapt out the window. With Firestar watching from the comfort of her room.

Flash landed on the concrete without being noticed by anyone. He reached into his pocket. Making sure that his wallet was safe. He smirked. However, he was a little on edge. Quickly, he got his phone out. Knowing full well that Shibuya Time Square was a location he downloaded for offline use.

Out of all the places. He chose that area. Not only because of it's aesthetic, but also because he knew there'd be a lot going on over there so there might've been a good chance that he could maybe catch some wind on Serpent's whereabouts.

He wasted no time. Beginning to run down the street as fast as possible. Knowing full well that even if he wanted to web-sling. There wasn't any actual thing to fire a strand of webbing onto. So for a while until he reached the nearby suburb downtown. He had to run.

***

Flash still though had managed to make it to a bus stop. He'd ran a decent amount into the Suburban Town nearby. He had enough money that would get him to a Bus Stop right in the downtown core of Tokyo. He turned on his earpiece. Finally communicating with Firestar.

"So. How am I so far?"

"Well for starters. You are really fast. Like, oh my god. You're like Usain Bolt, but hell maybe even faster than that."

Flash chuckled at that. Feeling a little pride come over him. "Let's just say that speed is something the Sentry's are known for. That and well, y'know."

"Right. But still, this is actually kinda cool. I feel like I'm in a spy movie or something."

"See...Agent Cody Banks. I'm telling you girl, that movie is so lit! Like I don't care what people say. I don't care how bad and corny it is. That movie is so goddamn lit!"

Firestar chuckled before letting out a sigh.

"Okay, if it's on Netflix then I'm gonna see how really active it looks. If it's trash I'm blaming you for making me lose a good Hour or two. Got it."

"You're scary." Flash took a seat.

"I know. But this scary monster also has to babysit you so uh. Yeah."

"Hey." Flash smirked. "You know, I once had to babysit you and Snowstorm when you came to Canterlot. Remember that?"

"How could I not. We had to use our team work to change a Diaper."

"Mostly me. But Yeah. Then I had to convince to you that there were no monsters hiding in my closet because you wouldn't go to sleep."

Firestar let out a hearty laugh.

"Oh my god. I remember that. Then didn't I ruin your night by making you watch a bunch of Barbie films with me because I refused to sleep."

"Yeah. Because how could I forget.." He paused. He made his voice go high pitched. With a little bit of an English accent thrown in. 'Barbie and the Nutcracker!'

Firestar again let out a laugh at Flash's impression.

"Yo! See, that was my shit back then. Better then any Trash Cody Banks Films."

"Yeah. And Back then. We had nice manners and we didn't have potty mouths."

"I'm a rebel."

"Thought so."

Finally a Bus pulled up. Firestar saw it.

"Well, looks like you're ride is here."

"Yup." Flash got up. Taking a deep breath before going in. "Man I just hope I don't blow all my cash before the end of the night."

"Don't worry about that. I'm sure you'll have plenty. I mean the Bus fare isn't so expensive. Besides, Downtown Tokyo is only a fifteen minute drive. Remember?"

Flash sighed. "I'll hold you to that." The Bus door opened up. And Flash started for it.

Timber and Sandalwood were out at a Bass Pro Shop. Looking for some fish catching materials. Well, it was Timber who was more or less looking. He just dragged Sandalwood along because they were in the whole Camping thing together.

They were looking through an aisle. Looking at some Fishing lines. Timber Gawking at them. Not knowing which one to choose. "Man, decisions, decisions."

Sandalwood let out a real heavy sigh. "At this rate were gonna be spending 24 hours here."

Timber glared at Sandalwood. "Fishing is an Art! Everything must be exact and perfect." He immediately went back to examining each Fishing line. "I mean you wouldn't know now would you."

"Touché."

A few minutes of silence went by as Timber continuously looked at each fishing line. Eventually however, deciding to start a new conversation. "So...Uh Who's your friend you want me to chauffer?"

"Hmm?"

"Well you know. You kinda asked me to drive your friend from the Airport to Canterlot City. Remember?"

Sandalwood then nodded in response. Finally getting it. "Oh, you mean Flash. Yeah the guy kinda didn't really have a ride back so I decided to be a bro and help him out."

"Alright. So what's he exactly look like."

"You mean you don't know?"

"Look Sandalwood I've met a lot of people at Camp. Can you really expect me to remember a bunch of faces. No less make friends from a said group."

Sandalwood pulled out his phone. Getting a recent picture of Flash, him and Micro Chips. Showing it to Timber. "He's the guy with the blue hair."

Timber gave the pic a quick stare. Before nodding. "Oh. I'm pretty sure I've seen him around the Camp Grounds." He went back to looking at the fishing lines. "Text me his number. Let me at least get to know this guy."

"Can do."

Flash got off the bus he'd been on for almost fifteen minutes. He'd been talking to Firestar to keep him company. Making sure his ear piece was visible so he didn't sound like a crazy person.

"And that's why I hate. With all my guts. Hate what Disney has done to Luke Skywalker."

"Man you are the most stubborn Star Wars fan I've ever met. Come on Force Awakens and Last Jedi weren't that bad."

Flash got up from his seat to walk over to the bus driver. "Maybe so. But after F-ing up Luke. I with all my heart hate the Sequel Trilogy."

"Whatever you say."

Flash went up to the bus driver. Knowing he had enough money to spare. Still hoping that he wouldn't blow all his cash..

"それは一九九六円になります。"

Firestar immediately translated for Flash.

"The Man wants at least 2000 Yen."

Flash nodded. Going into his pocket and reaching out. He knew for a fact that he could easily pay it off with a 5000 Yen Bill. Which he did. Handing the man the paper bill. In return he was given his change and headed off the bus. To finally enter the City.

The Bus Station was busy to say the least. With different buses arriving and departing. Hundreds of thousands of people waiting in line, getting onto buses. Normal Interaction.

"Okay. So just head inside that building in there. Once you do. I'll navigate you onto the streets."

"Got it." Flash headed for the Keio Bus Station Building. Somewhat gawking in amazement by how big the place was. Keeping in mind that Canterlot paled. He didn't want to be mean to his own home town. But, even he didn't think that Canterlot and Tokyo were in the same conversation.

"Man this place is huge."

"That's Tokyo for you."

"Man I should've brought my Camera."

Firestar chuckled at that. Knowing full well Flash was a photographer a few nights ago.

"Why? To take a thousand more pictures of one place at a time?"

"Hey you know what. This place is really goddamn stunning" He giggled a little. "Like I can't help myself."

"I mean Tokyo's cool and all but uh...I mean I've been living here forlikeever so I guess I'm not as prone to taking pics as you are."

Flash chuckled. "Well you know you're Step Mom and My Mom were no different when she came here. So I guess it's Hereditary."

"A lot of things for the Sentry's are hereditary."

"See! Now you're getting it."

Flash eventually made his way onto the street. Walking through crowds and what not. Getting more closer and closer to the time square. In doing so. His eyes lit up a lot. It was just Beautiful!, Breath Taking!, Downright Majestic!

Keeping in mind Flash had only been there once his whole time here. A second visit was just as great. In fact maybe even better.

Firestar sensed this. Noticing how Flash was speechless and stood in place. Probably dumbfounded and gawking at everything.

"Uh Hey? Earth To Flash."

Flash responded. As dumbfounded as you'd expected that is. "Uh-Huh...."

Firestar from the other side. Giggled. Shaking her head.

"Uhh hey. More intel searching...and less sight seeing."

That's when Flash snapped back into reality. "Uh-what? Oh! Yeah-Yeah. Pfft...Of course." His grin widened. He began walking around. Giddy out of his mind. "Man this place is so dope though! Oh my god bro! THIS IS SO HYPE!"

"So what exactly should I look out for?"

"I guess whatever you label suspicious activity. To be honest he associates with Yakuza guys. So maybe try and find a collective wearing formal wear. Like the same kind of formal wear. Well possible... Something that might give us a bit of information about this Serpent guy."

"Alright that kind of helped and also kind of didn't help."

"Your welcome."

Flash was walking through the large. Huge crowd of people. Looking around. His eyes then caught a large bright billboard. Displaying an AD. For a moment, he put all his attention to the ad. The ad playing be for an upcoming romance flick.

Since Firestar saw what Flash was seeing. She immediately critiqued the main guy character of the film in the trailer.

"Man that guy looks like a pig. I wouldn't go for him."

Flash shrugged. "Well I mean. You can't judge a book by it's cover right?"

"Oh but I will. And I will enjoy it."

Flash shook his head. "Kay that's enough movie trailers for you then." He walked forward. Still looking for something that could help him out. But there was too much going on. Especially since he was smack dab in the middle of a Time Square.

"Hey you catch anything?"

"Nope. But keep looking around."

On her side. She looked at her phone. Checking the time. It was already 9:00.

"If you don't find anything by 9:15. Then just go back to the Bus Station. And well. Go home. I suggest the long route. It'll save you some breath."

"Got you."

Flash kept walking around. Keeping keen observation in mind. But it was such a challenge. Because of his surroundings. He just wanted to drop everything and go complete ham. Cliché teenage girl if you get the narrator's drift.

That's when he spotted something else. A crowd of people gathered around a specific area. He consulted Firestar. "I'm being farfetched but I think I might check over there."

"Well to be honest anything is possible in Shibuya. So by all means. Go ahead."

With her permission. He walked over to the crowd of people seeing what was going on. Making his way through the crowd. His eyes widened and his mouth hung wide open to form a smile. With that. Even Firestar was laughing.

"Yo! HAHA! I'm weak."

Of All people. Spider-Man was street performing. Ironically. Spider-Man watched as Spider-Man did that. Not one day. One single day in Canterlot did he ever see anything like this before. That being said he didn't go outside much during his final year if high school due to school work but still this was something else. The closest he'd seen was when Sugarcube Corner had made Spider-Man sugar cookies.

But Flash didn't even care. This was too good. "Yo this Guy's costume is almost spot on. I mean the red is a darker shade and the blue is a little more paler but still his suit is cool!"

"I'm pretty sure you of all people have the most merch worldwide."

Flash raised his eyebrow to that. "What? Nooo. Come on now you're flattering me."

"It's true if you think about it. I mean you're kind of, if not the most unexplainable phenomenon in recent times. And it's not like there's rare sightings of you either. I mean you're face is plastered on websites, newspapers, TV programs sometimes. You're kinda growing into this big thing."

Flash spoke as he mused at the performance in front of him. "I guess I don't think about myself like that. I mean I guess I don't wanna become narcissistic and wallow in my fame."

"I mean I wouldn't consider narcissistic to at least wallow a little in your own fame. Keeping in mind you don't become a douche."

"Language!"

"Okay Mom!"

Flash let out a sigh. Shaking his head. Continuing to walk around after getting a quick glance at Spider-Man street performing. "Maybe being in the center of this place is too crowded. Maybe I need to find a place people would get away to."

"There should be an Alleyway somewhere around these parks. But like, a food, club and bar type of alleyway."

Flash narrowed his eyes at that. "Sounds like a place where crime could be a potential hotspot." He looked around. "And if I end up fighting any then I might want to fully disguise my face."

"Well then just find a nearby Night Market Stand and buy a mask. There's like a bajillion amount of stands nearby. It shouldn't be too hard to find one."

Flash dropped his shoulders to that. "Firestar of all the places. That would be the hardest thing to find. Especially in a Time Square like Center."

"Well then start searching."

Flash let out a sigh. Not wanting to start any argument. Beginning to walk around. Going deeper into Shibuya. Or so what he remembered from his last time here. Also, letting Firestar guide his way.

Eventually after a while though. Luck came onto Flash's side and he found what Firestar was talking about. Even getting confirmation from her.

"Looks like you've stumbled onto a Night Market. Keeping in mind there's multiple. But hey Maybe you might find a mask here."

Flash stuffed his hands into his pocket. Walking towards the area. Looking at each stall. Marveling at each neat item he'd pass by. Looking at all the people walking around and haggling. "Man this place is cool."

Firestar chuckled at the mere presentation of the specific Night Market Flash was in.

"Pfftt. This place is nothing compared to Kyoto. Now that place. That's where real Japanese Night Markets are at!"

"Whatever you say you city geek." Flash chuckled. Before further advancing through the Night Market.

He was looking through a bunch of stalls where he saw a lot. Clothing, Food, Toys, Tech. It was literally the most coolest place he'd ever seen. But finally, he found what he was looking for. A stall which sold memorabilia from different franchises. And luckily, masks seem to have been pretty well displayed.

"I think I found what I'm looking for."

"Alrighty! Go up to the stall. Say good evening and just take out a random mask."

He walked up towards the stall. There he saw met the store vendor. A balding man wearing a DC Superheroes T-Shirt. Sitting behind a display case.

Flash nodded at the man. Using the little knowledge he had. "こんばんは。(Good Evening.)

The Man responded back. "こんにちは。どのように私はあなたを助けることができますか? (Hello there. How may I help you?)"

Firestar fed Flash a response to the vendor's gesture.

"Repeat after me: Masuku o sagashiteimasu. Tetsudatte itadakemasu ka?"

Flash took a deep breath. The last time he spoke Japanese he sounded like a fool. But: 'second time's a charm'. "Masuku o sagashiteimasu. Tesudatte itadakemasu ka? (I'm looking for a mask. Can you help me?)"

Right then and there. The vendor could clearly tell that Flash had never spoke Japanese a day in his life. However, he decided not to comment. To let Flash just speak the way he did. "マスク？もちろん。たくさんあります。(A mask? Of course. We have lot's.)

He gestured at the collection of masks that were on display. They were hanging on a wall. Being held up by a hook on the wall. Flash walked into the stall. Inspecting each mask. His eyes then spotted a familiar looking mask. A Fox Mask from the Naruto Anime. Knowing the distinct design from anywhere.

He smirked a little. Reaching for the mask to further inspect it. Along with that, to see the price. His eyes widened upon looking at the price tag. "9,652...?"

"Well this is a memorabilia stand. Stuff here'd be pretty expensive."

"I...Guess. But damn, that's like one hundred dollars....or at almost. Bus still."

"Well are you just gonna stand there...or are you gonna actually buy it?"

Flash let out a heavy sigh. He knew that he'd probably never wear this thing ever again. He also believed in the value of each cent. But he was on a time crunch. So being reckless with his cash just one last time wont exactly kill him. "Fine...I'll just take this."

He walked over to the vendor. Placing the mask on the display case and reaching into his pocket for his wallet. He pulling out a 10,000 yen bill. Handing it to the vendor. In return, getting some change back. The Vendor nodded. Smiling. "それはかなり良い選択です。 素晴らしい品質！(That's a great pick. Great Quality!)

"Just nod your head. He's bragging about how great his product is."

Flash did so. Nodding Walking off. Feeling really bad for spending that much on a mask that he was only wearing for a one time thing. "So I guess I should make my way to this Alleyway. Right?"

"Be Careful. Don't stay there too long."

"Got you."

Thunderstar and Spark marched over to Flash's room. After finally coming up with a good way to confront Flash about the certain coincidences recently. To finally put their suspicions to rest.

Thunderstar knocked on the door. But there was no reply. She raised an eyebrow. Usually Flash would say something by now and open the door. So she knocked on it again.

Still. Nothing.

"There's no answer."

Spark got suspicious. She got in front of Thunderstar. Twisting the door knob and opening the door.

Only to find that Flash wasn't even there. Both their eyes widened to that. Because, that's not supposed to even be a scenario. Flash not being in his room.

They walked inside. Thunderstar calling out his name. "Flash?" She walked around. He was not laying in his bed and there wasn't any place for him to exactly hide. She walked around. Folding her arms. Not paying attention to where she was walking. She accidentally knocked over his Duffle bag. She yelped from surprise. Not even noticing the bag there.

And the bag was opened. So a bunch of clothing fell out.

"Hey be careful." Spark went over to help her pick the bag up. Also helping her pick up the clothing. "Were trying to look for him, not mess with him."

The two knelt down to pick up the clothing that fell out. Putting shirts, pants, jackets. All the pieces of clothing he had brought with him. Spark picked up Spider-Man's mask. Putting it back in the bag.

That's where she froze. She looked back in the bag. Taking out Spider-Man's mask. Her eyes widened. And it wasn't like things were any different for Thunderstar. Because she ended up picking up the whole Body Suit. In all it's webbed pattern glory.

The two slowly glanced at each other. Chilled at their discovery. They began to act simultaneous. At first shaking their heads and eventually speaking.

"No, No, No, No, NO!"

Before finally speaking individually again. "Oh my god."

"He is Spider-Man!"

Spark and Thunderstar glanced at each other. Looking panicked.

"Oh No."

Meanwhile. Flash. With his phone in one hand and his mask in the other. Summoned the power of Google Maps. Had navigated is way through the Shibuya area. Finally finding an Alleyway that fit the description of what Firestar had explained. "Okay. So now what?"

"Do what you've been doing for the last ten minutes. Walk around and look for suspicious activity. It should be easier. Now that you've escaped the large crowds."

"Well this place isn't exactly small either."

"But it's a lot more narrower. So you got the advantage right?"

Flash nodded. "I guess." He looked at his phone. He hadn't exactly charged it before going out. And his Battery was already at 25%. "I better wrap this up quick."

He made his way through the alleyway. He'd been in a similar place already a few nights ago. It wasn't this exact Alleyway. But it was similar. A lot of people eating at food bars. People drinking at some other bars. Most casual interactions. And occasionally. A drunk sitting on the ground with their head craned. In their hand, a bottle of alcohol.

Flash adjusted his sunglasses. Then stuffing his hands in his pockets as he walked through the Alleyway. "Nothing. Absolutely Nothing."

He let out a sigh. He knew that by this point he was just wasting time. "Hey I'm heading back to the Bus Station. I think this whole thing was useless."

"Fine by me. But hey, at least you had a pretty fun adventure right?"

Flash chuckled. "Yeah." He turned around ready to exit the alleyway and go back to the Bus Station.

But. Upon turning his head. He spotted a confrontation in the distance. What appeared to be two Guys and a Lady in street clothing and one Butcher. The Butcher looked to be an elderly man. And he it looked as if he were being dragged by the two men violently into a another part of the alleyway. All whilst the Girl watched it go down.

He narrowed his eyes. By that point Firestar also saw it. She spoke for a moment.

"Flash..."

"I'm gonna be a little late getting back." He took off his glasses. Stuffing them in his jacket pocket and put his fox mask over his head. Briefly taking his hat off only to put it back on. Then rushing over towards the scene.

"Flash wait! Is this really a good idea?!"

"Someone has to do something!" He took his earpiece off momentarily. Stuffing it in his pocket.

The two men. Both pretty scrawny. Yet they were both street gangsters. Were bullying the butcher. Making sure he couldn't get up. Both trash talking the elder man. Meanwhile the female of the group was recording it. Taking some amusement in the whole thing.

The two scoffed at the old man as he was crying for his life.

"老人よ あなたは私たちを退屈にしています！(Come on Old man. You're boring us.)"

"そうだ！ 良い時間を見せてください！(Yeah come! Show us a good time yo!)"

Flash pivoted to turn around. Catching the two guys in the act. Seeing the girl record it all while laughing at the whole situation.

Behind his mask he narrowed his eyes. "Man this is just trash at it's finest!"

He had a pretty clear mindset of what he should do first. That was to first at least put the accomplice under his arrest so she wouldn't try and escape. So she wouldn't get off Scott free Just until the police came by. So he did. Knowing full well that his identity was concealed at this point. He took the risk. Outstretching both arms. He fired out some webbing from out of his wrists. Letting the webbing collide onto the girls back.

Which it did. Widening her eyes upon feeling it. She let out a yelp as the webbing had a bit of a knockback force and made her stumble face first onto the ground.

Flash further solidified her arrest by shooting some webbing onto her feet and hands. Making sure she'd stay in place. It was there that the two gangsters saw 'The Spider-Fox' standing right there. With his arms folded. Letting go of the butcher. Looking utterly mortified at what the sight of their friend webbed down to the ground.

Flash began approaching them. Walking menacingly towards them. Really wanting to teach these guys and their friend a lesson.

They wanted none of that however. With one of the guys declaring that they were booking it. Sounding panicked out of his mind. A 180 to his expression before "くそ！ここから出ましょう！ それが一体何なのか、私にはわかりません。でも知りたくない！(Fuck! Let's get out of here! I don't know what the hell that thing is. But I don't wanna find out!)"

His friend nodded an the two began running away out of fear. It was kind of a first for Flash. Usually, most criminals try and square up on him. But this was just downright different. Maybe it was because he looked more menacing but still. This was a definite first.

However just because it was. He wasn't gonna let those two off easy. He again outstretched both of his arms. Firing out two long glistening weblines. With his angle trajectory aimed right towards them. Catching the two. Only freaking them out even more.

Flash snagged both weblines. Before executing a hard tug on each respective one. Pulling the two Gangsters who were feet away from him. With his keen reflexes. Flash caught both by their collars.

Quickly. He intentionally made the two bump heads with each other. Purposely making the side of their heads collide. Instantly knocking them out.

Letting both of them go and watching them fall gracefully face first into the concrete. He webbed up the two of them. Making sure they wouldn't be going anywhere.

Flash now had one more thing to do. He turned around. Glancing at the female accomplice. Glaring at her behind his mask. He went over to her. She was startled by his mere glance. No less freaked after witnessing all of that go down. She screamed in fear. Begging to Flash. Shrieking as loud as possible to emphasize her fear. "どうぞ！私を殺さないで! (PLEASE! PLEASE DON'T KILL ME!)"

Flash, tough didn't understand a single thing she just said. Took that as a plead call. But nonetheless, he wasn't even remotely do what she suggested. At least not to her. Her phone on the other hand....

He knelt down to pick it up. The camera was still on and recording. Flash did what he used to do. That being slamming it onto the ground and destroying it completely. Just to really teach her a lesson. However the destruction of her phone wasn't even in the least of her dismay.

Flash ten glanced at the Butcher. The man who'd previously been beaten up. He stared at Flash in awe. Not knowing what he just saw.

Flash decided to be mysterious. Merely saluting to him. Turning around, he got a running start to fire a webline. Swinging off into the night.

Well...not really though.

He found a place to land. The top of an apartment building which was in the alleyway. He took his mask off to pant. "I think I'll call it a night." He grabbed his earpiece again. Putting it back in. "Hey Firestar I'm coming back now. Alright."

"Uhh..Yeah...."

Flash raised an eyebrow. She was sounding quite...hesitant. He couldn't exactly find a word to describe her. He could immediately sense that something was wrong. "Uh hey. What's with the mumbles?"

"Umm Flash....You need to come home quick."

Flash kept his confused expression. "Uh yeah. I am. Why the sudden hastiness."

There was a pause for a moment. Flash heard what sounded like shuffles. Now he was really confused to what was happening. But after a few seconds. A different voice spoke to Flash.

"Trust me Flash. You better get home right now!"

Flash's eyes widened. Recognizing the voice.

He was Dead.

"Shit.."