I'm Spider-Man (MCU)

Chapter 358: Options

Chapter 358: Options

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Vanessa stood in the wreckage of their apartment, still shaken from the recent attack.

Wade let out a sigh as he rushed over and pulled her into his chest, snaking his arms tightly around her waist. He was just happy that she was alive.

For a second there, he knew that she was going to die, but that feeling suddenly disappeared as soon as Peter arrived.

Speaking of Peter.

The sound of footsteps walking all over the apartment could be heard, accompanied by the sounds of his phone taking pictures of every dead assailant's face.

"Spidey." Wade called, refusing to release his fiancé. "You came at the perfect time."

"That's what she said." Peter smirked under his mask as he turned to his phone. "Jarvis, find everything you can about these guys. I have a friend who's going to want to pay their boss a visit."

"Yes, sir!" A voice replied loud enough for Wade and Vanessa to hear.

"Thank you, Spider-Man..." Vanessa spoke, knowing that she wouldn't be alive right now without him.

Peter raised an eyebrow and shrugged. "Ah, it was nothing. I just happened to be passing by." He replied. "But I'm glad I could help. Are you okay?"

Vanessa leaned into her fiancé, her voice trembling slightly. "Yeah, I am now..." she said, calming down quickly.

Peter nodded. "Well, I'm glad I got here in time."

Of course, Peter wasn't just passing by.

He watched Deadpool 2 and knew that Vanessa was due to die sooner or later, so he sneakily placed a few spells to alert him of any danger.

And the second his spells went off, Peter rushed over to save the day as usual.

'This isn't a movie...' He thought as he swore to do all he could to make sure that Wade doesn't lose the love of his life.

As the adrenaline began to fade away, Peter's curiosity took hold. "So, any idea on who these guys are?" he asked, gesturing towards the lifeless bodies of the gunmen. "They don't seem like your average run-of-the-mill burglars."

Vanessa turned to Wade, knowing that nothing she's done in her entire life could have angered men with this much firepower.

They had to be after him.

After all, Wade was a prolific mercenary before meeting her, making it almost certain that one of his jobs angered the wrong person.

Wade scratched his head, thinking back on his past exploits. "I've made a lot of enemies in my line of work." He mused as if he were reliving happy memories. "But given their firepower, tattoos, and accents, my guess is they're connected to the Russian mob. I'll have to start there."

"Okay, we'll see what Jarvis has to say first." Peter says as he pulls up a chair and takes a seat.

Wade turned to face Peter, an idea formed in his mind. "Hey." He began, a mischievous grin appearing on his face. "You wanna join in on the fun? We could get some drinks from Weasel and go out on the town. Maybe compete for who can get the most headshots?"

Peter paused for a moment, considering the offer. "Well, I do have a knack for getting involved in these things." He admitted with a chuckle. "Sure, let's do it, but let's keep the killing to those that deserve it."

Before they could leave, Peter's gaze shifted to Vanessa. Wade noticed this and realized that leaving her behind was no longer an option.

The apartment obviously wasn't safe anymore...

His paranoia had reached new heights, fearing for her safety whenever he was away.

Seeing this, Peter spoke up. "Wade, since this place isn't safe anymore, how about I offer some help." he said. "I can offer you an official position in the Avengers. We have countless empty apartments in the tower, and it's free for any member. But, uh, try not to destroy it, okay?"

He really doesn't want to give Wade an apartment, as his track record with such places was horrendous, but if it could keep Vanessa safe and guarantee his recruitment, then he can make the sacrifice.

'Maybe if it's their apartment, they won't trash it...' Peter hoped.

Wade hesitated, not wanting to become what he referred to as a do-gooder. However, the prospect of a secure home for Vanessa intrigued him.

After all, the safest place on the planet just so happened to be the Avengers Tower.

"Ehh..." Wade let out a hesitant grunt. "I can still kill motherf*ckers, right?"

Peter nodded his head, grinning under his mask. "Sure, but you'll need to follow a few guidelines." He said, causing Wade to whine in annoyance. "First, only kill those that deserve it. Second, Never kill in front of the public, especially when there are cameras around. And if for some reason you do, then be sure to destroy the footage. Not all Avengers are against killing. The only reason you haven't heard of it is because we do it discreetly. Understand?"

Wade became contemplative, slowly waving towards a decision.

Seeing that Wade still wasn't fully convinced, Peter quickly scribbled some numbers on a piece of paper and passed it over. "That's how much you'd be paid as an Avenger."

Wade's eyes widened as he glanced at the number. "!"

"Is this for real?" Vanessa asked as she peaked at the paper, her jaw dropping in astonishment.

Peter nodded. "Yeah, and that's only for new recruits. Your pay will increase every year."

Instantly, a bright smile appeared on Wade's lips and Peter swore that he could see dollar signs flashing in his eyes.

"How could I say no?" Wade beamed excitedly. "I've always looked up to heroes like you and the Avengers, saving people and sending the bad guys to prison. If the world needs me, then I'll gladly rise to the occasion!" He said, lying out of his a*s to secure the massive payday before him.

"Right..." Peter stared at him, not believing a word that left his mouth. "Do me a favor and save this energy for the other Avengers, okay?"

"Huh?" Wade grunted, his fake hero persona disappearing just as fast as it came. "Yeah, whatever..." He shrugged.

With their agreement settled, Peter opened a portal, revealing an empty apartment in the Avengers Tower.

After packing a bag, Vanessa walked through to settle into their new home, while Wade and Peter stayed behind.

And just as she left, Wade and Peter still had some time before Jarvis gave them the info about their dead gunmen, so Peter took the opportunity to talk to Wade about something important.

"Hey, I've actually been meaning to tell you something..." Peter quickly explains his ability to fix Wade's appearance.

"So, you're telling me you've got a way to fix all this ugliness?" Wade asked, shocked.

Peter nodded. "Yeah, I've come up with three possible solutions. It's up to you to choose which one you want to pursue."

Wade leaned in, his curiosity piqued. "Alright, lay 'em on me, Webhead."

Peter's gaze turned distant as he explained, "The quickest option is an illusion. I studied at Kamar-Taj and-" Before he could continue, Wade raised his hand like a good student. "Yes, Mr. Wilson?"

"What the hell is Lamar Lodge?" He asked, butchering the name of an ancient world-protecting organization.

"Just think Hogwarts but better and without the whiny kids." Peter says as he continued. "There, I learned a thing or two about magic. I can create an illusion that will make you appear normal again. However, beneath that illusion, you'll still be the same. It's like a temporary fix, a bandaid until we find a more permanent solution."

Wade's eyes widened, a glimmer of hope in his scarred face. "An illusion, huh? So, people wouldn't be able to see the real me?"

Peter nodded, his expression serious. "Exactly. People would see you as you were, but it wouldn't change the reality underneath."

Wade chewed on his bottom lip, mulling over the option. "Okay, what's the second one then?"

Peter's tone shifted, his voice tinged with anticipation. "The second option involves body morphing and beautification magic. It's a more long-term solution, but it will take time. I need to work on the spell beforehand, meticulously planning every aspect of the transformation. It won't be a quick fix, but it could potentially give you a permanent change."

Wade scratched his chin, his fingers tracing the jagged scars. "Permanent, huh? That sounds tempting. But what about the third option?"

Peter's expression darkened, his voice tinged with caution. "That's the riskiest option. Given your cancer and your crazy healing ability, it's hard to predict how your body would react to it. But basically, we would turn use something called the Extremist Serum. The process could fix your appearance. Though I'm not 100% sure. For all I know, it could cause more problems."

Wade's eyes narrowed as he absorbed the information, a mix of excitement and hesitation swirling within him. "So, you could've done this the whole time?"

He suddenly realized that while he was whining and complaining about his appearance, Peter was hiding his ability to fix it.

Peter sighed, his gaze softening. "Yeah, Wade, I could've helped. But I chose not to. I didn't want the reason Vanessa chose to stay with you to be because you were handsome again. I didn't want your relationship to hinge on something as shallow as appearances. I wanted her to love you for who you are, and it seems like I made the right choice..."

Wade's breath caught in his throat, and he looked down at the floor, lost in his thoughts. Vanessa's face flashed in his mind, her acceptance and love radiating from her eyes.

Wade realized that his fear of denial had dissipated, replaced by a newfound sense of security. 'Do I even want to fix it anymore?' He wondered.

And as silence descended on Wade's destroyed apartment, Peter's phone went off with a message from Jarvis.

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