Prologue: Site 8 Monthly Report July 11 2013
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A Spider in Canterlot High: New Town, Same old Spidey!
Prologue: Site 8 Monthly Report July 11 2013
Unknown Location
July 11
2013
“Alright let’s get this thing started. Director Fury needed these reports yesterday.” Agent Hill said as she glared at the holograms of the Site 8 Staff. “We will begin with you Agent Sweetie Drops.” Hill internally cringed at the codename but did not let it show. The names did not matter only their record. And Sweetie Drops was one of the best Agents S.H.I.E.L.D. had.
“So I have good news and bad news. The bad news is that I lost track of Subjects 9, 10 and 11.” Before Hill could say something Sweetie Drops continued. “Before you start yelling throwing threats of docking my pay let me assure you that the situation is under control. They did not leave the city. The riot at the mall makes that clear.”
“And the good news?” Hill asked.
“The good news is that Project G.A.T.E. Is entering its final phase. There was a small incident with one of the researchers going rogue but they were terminated and signed the NDA.” Sweetie Drops said as they played with their car keys. “The incident report should already be in the Databank.” The Overseer added as they poured themselves Coffee.
Hill nodded and looked at the man who was trying hard to not look nervous. “Alright, it’s your turn, Doctor Connors.”
“Well, I can only report what I suspected from the beginning. Whatever killed Agent Li is not connected to the Portal. No background radiation was on past Subjects.”
Hill nodded again, her mind already making theories on the killer’s true identity. “Okay, at least we eliminated that possibility. But why do you look, nervous Doctor?”
Connors froze for a moment but quickly recovered. “W-well it probably is nothing but...the poison that ultimately killed Li is unlike anything I’ve ever seen. I shudder to think what demented mind came up with it. It will take me months if not years to figure out how it was made.”
"Well, that's worrying." The Site Overseer jokingly said as they began to drink their coffee. Hill was somewhat surprised when she first learned the Overseer's identity. When she first met the Overseer all those years ago during Operation Blackout they were nothing more than a savage beast who only worked for S.H.I.E.L.D for the pay. But now they seemed to have mellowed out considerably.
"I agree Overseer," Hill replied. " Was that all Doctor Connors?"
"Yes. I have nothing to add only that we need to stop this Assassin as soon as possible."
"And we will Doctor. I already gave Agent Webb the order to track them down and monitor their movements."
"Why not just arrest them?" Sweetie Drops asked with a raised eyebrow.
"Because that would bring a lot of attention to Site 8 and that would piss off Director Fury." the Overseer replied. At that, Sweetie Drops shuddered and looked at his hands which started shaking. Seeing that no one else was going to question their decision the Overseer looked back at Hill. "Speaking of I am guessing that he approved my request."
Ah yes that request. Hill knew it would come up eventually but hoped that the Overseer would save the question for later. But as always they went straight to the point. "Director Fury has indeed agreed to move an enhanced Individual to Canterlot City. No, it is not Captain Rogers or Tony Stark Agent Sweetie Drops calm down." Hill ignored the sounds of disappointment. "Instead you will be getting Spider-Man."
There was silence for exactly one minute. It was broken by Connors. "Wait that Criminal?! Didn't he try to kill Fury?!"
"No that was Chameleon Doctor. Spider-Man helped stop him which unfortunately led to the destruction of the reputations of both his civilian and secret identities. Poor kid got expelled from his school."
"Wait, kid? How old are we talking here?" Sweetie Drops asked with a raised voice.
"He is a Sixteen-year-old Junior."
"Jesus Hill! He is way too young to be doing this stuff!!"
"Well, we can't force him to stop. If you are so worried about his safety, you should have no problem teaching him how to fight. Right now he just swings around and does normal punches and kicks." Maria shot back.
"Alright, that is enough. This meeting is about our progress here at Site 8 not about the morality of letting a teenager fight crime." The Overseer interrupted the fight that was about to break out. "Agent Hill I am guessing that S.H.I.E.L.D. knows Spider-mans's true identity since you said that Chameleon ruined both of his reputations."
Hill quickly gave Sweetie Drops a glare which was returned in kind before nodding. "Yes, one Peter Benjamin Parker. Born to Richard and Mary Parker both deceased. Since their deaths, he was under the care of Benjamin and May Parker well he was until one year ago. Benjamin was killed in a robbery gone wrong."
"And there is the motive," Connors muttered to himself.
"Indeed Doctor." The Overseer said with a smirk.
"So is he a mutant?" Sweetie Drops asked before realizing how the question came off. "I mean no one in town would mind. Well maybe those assholes at CPS but they are fucking hypocrites so who cares?!"
"No, his powers are too varied to be a natural mutation. Something mutated him." Connors said.
"You're the expert Doc. Anyways, how the hell will we get Parker here anyways? He lives in New Fucking York which is a whole state away!" Sweetie Drops shouted.
"His Aunt is a Canterlot native. With her nephew out of school, we might be able to convince her that moving might be the best option." Hill said.
"Well, that is convenient...other schools won't snatch him up right?" Sweetie Drops asked as they took out a cigarette from their pocket.
"No, even though Parker was acquitted of the charges people believe the videos," Hill replied as Drops used their lighter to light the cigarette.
"What videos?" The Overseer asked as they looked over from the
"Here I sent you one of them. I must remind you that it isn't Parker."
The Overseer nodded before starting the video. They watched it for two minutes before their stoic expression broke into that of a surprise before it quickly turned into rage. Hill couldn't blame them, what Chameleon did was messed up even to S.H.I.E.L.D. veterans. After the Video ended the Overseer's hologram suddenly turned off. Five minutes later it turned back on. "Parker will start his junior year at Canterlot when the new school year begins." They said as they pocketed their phone away.
Hill raised an eyebrow. She did not know much about the Overseer outside of the time they met. She did not peg them as someone who uses blackmail and diplomacy."What did you do?"
"I pulled some strings at Canterlot High. Some of the School Board may protest but with my ties to the most important members it won't matter." The Overseer simply said. "Anyways it's getting late and I know for a fact that we all have better plans than spending the rest of the night here rambling about a portal that won't open for another three months. Tomorrow Connors will send you the newest readings, Sweetie Drops will send their reports on Subject behaviours and I will handle Parker's transfer. Is everyone satisfied with this?" The overseer waited for their responses. Sweetie Drops simply nodded, and Connors simply said "Understood" as did Hill. "Good see you next month Maria." And with that, the Overseers hologram turned off. Connors soon followed.
Before Hill could do the same and give the report record to Fury Sweetie Drops stopped her."Hey, Maria wait I need to tell you something."
"What is it?"
"It's subject 6. She has started to develop worrying behaviour."
"Subject 6 is the Sunset Shimmer counterpart, right?"
"Yeah. Remember how Sunset reacted to 6´s identity?"
"She wanted to meet her almost immediately. The only thing that stopped her was the combined effort of Barton and Romanoff...." Hill didn't show emotions often and when she did it was mostly rage at someone's incompetence but this time a small smile entered her face at the memory of the small fight that broke out all those years ago. Unfortunately, it was quickly soured by the next memory. Blood, gunshots, an explosion and a corpse falling to the ground. Shaking her head Maria refocused on Sweetie Drops who was looking at her with sympathy. "What do you mean that she is acting strange?" Hill asked feeling some sense of dread.
"She went full-on Mean Girl on the school population and I don't mean that she is being a bitch I mean that she manipulates and blackmails students into doing her bidding without anyone knowing."
And Maria's sense of dread was gone just like that. "Drops that sound like subject 6 going through puberty. It will pass."
"Hill I have been monitoring Subject 6 for two years now and I can tell for a fact that this is not normal teenage stuff!" Sweetie Drops threw the remains of their cigarette into the ashtray on their desk. "Look the portal is gonna open in a few months and I don't want us to be blindsided so could you please inform Fury about this?"
Hill sighed. "Alright but don't expect anything special. The Director is busy right now."
"Thanks, Maria. I owe you one." Drops said.
"You owe me more than one," Maria said with a smirk.
Sweetie Drops smirked back. "Well just put it on my tab then." And with that, the meeting ended.
END OF TRANSCRIPT
A Spider in Canterlot High: New Town, Same old Spidey!
Issue 1: Welcome to Canterlot City Part 1!
Issue 1: Welcome to Canterlot City Part 1!
Canterlot, MA September 2nd 2013 Raven Street May Parkers Automobile 7:35 AM
You woke up to the sound of cars honking. You rubbed your eyes before opening them and looking around. "Good morning Sleepyhead." Aunt May said. "Hey, Aunt May...sorry I fell asleep just tired from yesterday." You said rubbing your eyes and trying to stretch out.
"It's alright Peter. Yesterday has been a long day for the both of us." Aunt May said as she stopped the car due to a red light. "Anyways today is the first day of Junior year in a New School! You can make new friends this is a great opportunity!" May said as you rolled your eyes.
"Aunt May I got in through a lottery, I didn't expect them to send someone down to tell me I won." You said. Aunt May frowned at that.
"Peter you should be glad that Mister Ringland gave you this opportunity. Especialy after what happened in New York." Aunt May said with a growl. She has been really angry after the Chameleon incident and while she calmed down she didn't forget.
You hated the dang Chameleon...all but ruined your reputation at Mid-Town. Your grades didn't suffer but the social pain was...unbearable.
"I know, the opportunity and the change of scenery will be good for me." You said.
Oh no...now the Villains will have free reign while I'm gone, I hope Shocker doesn't get a big head now that I won't stop him. Then again he was serving in juvie and it's not like you were the only superhero in New York.
The radio stopped playing music and the radio host started talking. "And we're back! That was Money, Money, Money by Abba. Great song. Anyways onto the news, we, unfortunately, have mostly bad news. The Green Poison killer has struck again this time killing Captain Alexander Freezeburn alongside his wife Ursula Freezeburn in their home at Times Street. Mayor Blueblood is supposed to make a speech later today addressing the case. In more well not happier but stranger news there have been several reports of crimes being stopped by a well a giant spider. More on that once we have more info. Anyway now onto another classic song Go Go Godzilla by Blue Oyster Cult. All hail the king!" And with that, the song started to play.
A serial killer? Going have to deal with that. Maybe look over the crime scene after school. "So Aunt May? Is there anything interesting about this place? I don't think I've heard of the town or school before a few weeks ago." You asked as she turned down the music.
"You mean the one where everyone in the City looks like a paint store shelve? It's more a fun little tidbit these days Aunt May..." You say as you noticed a purple poodle being walked by a grey woman. "...though it's gonna take some getting used to." You add quickly.
"Nothing you can't deal with." She said as she took a left turn. "But also remember they're a bit sensitive about it all, that's all I'm asking." She added as we got in the view of Canterlot High and you got to say it certainly beats Midtown in the design department.
"Don't worry Aunt May I won't bring it up I am not THAT socially awkward." You say as you look out the car window and see three teens running as if their life depended on it. You recognized the look on their faces. It was the look of someone who overslept on their first day of school. They have your sympathy.
"Now remember, be nice to your student guide and DON'T get into trouble...got it, Peter." She said as she drove closer to the school.
"Got it, Aunt May." You replied as we pulled up at the school's parking lot and I got out of the car.
"Have a good first day Peter." Aunt May said as she handed you your backpack.
You grab it and put it on your back. "Thanks, Aunt May. See you after school." And with that, you close the car door and start walking towards the school's entrance.
It was a big school, a bit more classic than the inner city schools that you were used to, but it was a private school, and it was one of the big projects that followed the First World War to...keep the community close and a bit standoffish.
Considering how bad the times were...you didn't blame them.
Still, the horse statue was nice. You went closer to read the inscription on the statue. It read: "To Lucky the most loyal horse a man could ask for. Alexander Starswirl."
...You don't get the Obsession with horses though?
"Heh, must have been really lucky to get a statue all to yourself." You said.
"Hey, you Peter Parker?" You turned around to see a middle-aged man in a lab coat. "My name is Curt Connors. I will be your chemistry teacher."
"Oh. Hello sir." You said looking at his one arm and then shaking his remaining one. "It's good to see you."
"I've heard about your reputation, it's hopefully overblown?" He said as you released it.
"I'd say it's much more subdued than what the School Board says." You said.
Doctor Connors chuckled. "Good, I'd check in and find your Student guide, you can wait in the main hall for them." He said as he went back to his day.
"I will Doctor Connors." You say as you follow the rest of the students into the main hall. You stand there for a few minutes before you notice something weird. Nearly all students seem to be giving each other the stink eye which is somewhat normal. You saw enough of it back at midtown but not at this scale. Well it is your first day and these people have history so maybe there is some kind of drama going on.
You found a chair in the hall and waited looking at your watch. Maybe they were running late? You suddenly hear commotion from the left hallway as students start to dodge a blonde girl who looks like she ran all the way here. She franticly looks around when her eyes-oh wow that is distracting. Anyways her eyes landed on you and she quickly approached. "Please tell me you are Peter Parker."
You nod and say. "I am." That makes her sigh in relief.
"I'm Ditzy Doo...I'll be your student guide for your first week at school, please remember to follow all school rules and guidelines." She said parroting a small notecard she was holding.
"Is it your first time doing this?" You said.
"My third time...but I can never remember the greeting I'm supposed to give. Hence the note card." She said as her eyes seemed to struggle to look correctly at you for a moment before drifting off. She then looked at your bag. "Dorms are this way, Peter." She then pointed to the left.
"Shouldn't we be going to class?" You ask.
"Classes don't start until 9, been a policy for a few years. You'd know this if you read your Orientation packet. All Canterlot High School days, not counting festival days and exam days, and our half days are 9 to 4:30." She said.
"So anything should know about the school? Noticed some drama between students." You ask as you start following Ditzy.
"People are going through a rough patch, it's normal by most school standards...though it's a bit unusual for us, given that most of everyone has known each other for years." She said as we passed a group of girls yelling at each other.
"How so?" You asked.
Ditzy stops and points at a door. "This is Vice-Principals Luna's office. And to answer your question it's probably nothing, but people have been more cagey and spiteful these days, moody and sometimes a bit rude." Ditzy said.
You almost laughed. "Heh, that's called being a teenager, believe me, we all are acting that way at least once in our life."
She chuckled. "Heh true but right now they acting like that constantly."
"It is sports season, they get pretty rowdy at times." You said.
"You must be from NYC...to throw that out into the blue." She said.
"Yeah, from Queens. Born and raised." You reply as you pass the gym. "So anything interesting happening soon?" You ask as you notice some students setting up some decorations.
"Fall Formal, something of a welcome back dance and a way to get us all to get along and meet new friends." She said.
"Sounds nice." You said thinking about the last dance you were at.
"Yeah, it is...least they have food and drinks and muffins..." She said as both of you stopped in front of the library.
"Huh neat. So any idea where I can find out what classes I have?" You ask as you look around.
"Well it's an A Day, so you have English, Science and Math, and B-Day you have PE, History and Civics." She replies as she motions you to follow her.
"Sounds like a packed schedule." You said as you passed more students.
"Well, they take our education VERY seriously." She replied as we walked up the stairs.
"Hope that it's not too exciting...I have to settle in." You replied.
"And speaking of class, Your English Class is right here." She said pointing at a classroom. "I'll see you after class."
"Thanks." You said as you go into the classroom.
"And that is why?-" The Teacher stopped and looked at you looking down from her lecture notes she was reading in practice "Oh hello Mister Parker, you're here early?"
"I...uh first day jitters wanted to be early." you said.
"Well, you can sit at the third desk by the window. If you need help getting around school you are free to ask." The teacher said as she went back to reading her notes.
And so you sat in your English class, trying your best to keep organized as the first groups and cliques shuffled in, noticing but not making a reaction to you.
The first girl to enter sat next to you, and had all the indignities of a High-Class New Englander.
"Rarity, can you read the first section of the Scarlet Letter." The Teacher asked.
"Yes, Miss Lionheart." Rarity said as she started to read aloud while the rest of the class opened their books.
You admit that you aren't the biggest fan of romance novels but this one is pretty interesting.
The actual main plot starts and you read about a struggling single mother and her child trying to live with limited social support in New England.
God, were you that much of a hopeless romantic that you still consider it a romance novel? You have been slipping on your reading for fun quota.
Then again you were too busy with your...job? Hobby? What do you even call it?
Responsibility to the Community...Yes. sure, let's go with that.
You continue to listen to Rarity reading the book as you look out of the window to see a leaf falling onto the ground. You feel like this is going to be a long day.
You looked at the pink girl as you tried to hide in your history book.
"And that is why proper party organizing led to an influx of war bonds!" Pinkie said as you rolled your eyes.
"Pinkie...I don't think this discussion on US War bonds has anything to do with party planning?" You said as your spidey sense screams at you to run.
She laughs at that. Oh god, she laughs at that. "Oh don't be silly of course they do! Here look I have proof!" She said as she showed her notebook to your face.
Wow...It wasn't just weird commentary, it was statistical data on Economic factors, income, job market shares and...food prices each of them factoring in War Bond prices and a cut-off of Pre-War and entry prices.
And how Parties...correlated with those factors.
"What the fu-"
You looked at the math problem and sighed. "Finally something I can understand!" You say perhaps too loudly.
The other students looked at you weirdly but a girl from the last class whispered "Pinky Pie." and their faces turned into ones of pity and understanding.
You did the equations and math notes with a vigour many of them were surprised by when suddenly you stopped and looked at your pencil, now broken. Well, crap that was your last one.
You looked at your classmate sitting next to you. He was a blue-haired boy with bright yellow skin wearing what you assume is a cool kid jacket. "Hey." You whisper to get his attention.
He handed over a sharpener which surprised you. "Uhh, thanks." You said not knowing what to say as you take the sharpener.
"First Day Blues?" He asked as he looked you in the eyes.
"Yeah." You reply realizing that maybe you should introduce yourself. "My name is Peter Parker."
"Flash Sentry." He replied offering you his hand.
"You are the second person I've met that hasn't been hit by the grumps?" You said as you shook his hand.
"Oh yeah, Ditzy's never been one to let herself be down by things." He said as he returned to writing equations. "And I'm well, a thick-skinned."
"You share that with the other Flash I know." You said as you finished sharpening your pencil.
"Oof sounds like a tough crowd?" He asked as he took back the sharpener.
"Preaching the guy hated me." You reply.
"Oh sorry about that," Flash said with sincerity. "But don't worry. There is no real bullying in this school. Well, there is Trixie but that is on her bad days."
"Know it all with a big head?" You asked with a smirk.
"Try Egotist with a plan a bit too ambitious for her own good." He replied with a small smile.
Why do you feel like she and Screwball would get along? "I know the type." You say as you return to your equations.
"Come on what's the frequency?" You said looking at the note with Radio Frequencies across them as you lean on the horse statue pretending to be listening to music.
You finally find an active frequency which wasn't the local radio show. "All Units be advised there has been an attack on Mayor Blueblood by the Green Poison killer. All available units converge at the city hall."
"YES!" You shout before realizing that you said it way too loudly. The other students look at you with weirded-out expressions. You awkwardly smile and start running towards the nearest alleyway. You look for cameras and finding none you jump at a wall and start sprinting up. When you are on the top you open your backpack and take out your suit. Peter Parker's first official day in Canterlot is over now its Spider-Mans turn.
Author's Note
NavratofWenter Presents
A Spider in Canterlot High: New Town, Same old Spidey!
Starring:
Peter Parker
Beatrix ´Trixie´ Lulamoon
Flash Sentry
Ditzy Doo
Curt Connors
Bon Bon/Sweetie Drops
Agent Sweetie Drops
Lyra Heartstrings
Meinke ´Micro´ Chips
Sunset Shimmer
Mac Gargan
The Beetle
And the Overseer
