Memories

Chapter Seventeen

NWH SPOILERS

Octavius stepped through into the kitchen, almost laughing. Was this Peter really going to work in an apartment to 'fix' us all? What in the world was he doing here? This just kept getting confusing by the minute.

"You're going to fix us all in a condominium? Hmm? What are you going to cook us up with some serums and frozen burritos in a microwave?" Octavius was fed up with this world. He thought this was all a dream and this wasn't happening at all.

"I could go for a burrito." Norman spoke up, very excited.

"He's going to kill us all."

Peter walked towards Octavius, "Well, let's hope not. You're up first Doc." Peter patted his shoulder as he walked towards the back.

"Hey, I don't need fixing. I don't need fixing!" He yelled as Electro followed Peter.

"Nah, there's something good back here. I can feel it." Electro spoke as Peter explained what was happening.

A loud noise was heard, causing Octavius to jump and turn. He saw the wall broken down because of a machine. He sighed as he wanted to just leave. "He's gonna kill us all." He muttered to himself.

While Octavius waited for his serum, he observed the apartment. Everything was high tech, STARK logos everywhere. What the heck is STARK? What even was it?

Octavius noticed the woman that came with Peter. She looked older, maybe a little younger than he was but more around Octavius's age. She grabbed a glass from the cabinet, "Thirsty?"

Octavius tilted his head down a little, "Why yes I am."

"Fresh or salt?" She asked.

Octavius's mind wandered back to the woman he saw in his head earlier. The two of them were in a bar, her clothes were a little stained from work, but she was so beautiful. He couldn't understand why.

"Fresh or salt water?" The woman spoke, holding her mouth as if trying not to laugh.

"What?" Octavius asked in confusion.

She snorted as she spoke, "Well, because you're an octopus."

Octavius chuckled. "You're a comedic."

The woman smiled so brightly. As if she didn't care how awful of a person Octavius was. "It's a great joke."

Octavius blinked and was snapped back to seeing Peter's aunt. "What?"

She spoke, "Well, because you're an octopus."

Octavius felt deja vu all over. It was an odd feeling, but the tears in his eyes said otherwise. He forced them down as he accepted the glass from Peter's Aunt. What was happening to him?
Peter had come out, holding a new inhibitor chip. This one looked more complex than the original design Octavius had. "Alright Doc, you're up."

Peter forced his actuators to lift Octavius up to the second story railing. Octavius fought against it, not gaining any control. The voices were way too loud.

Make him stop!

What is this kid doing?!

Stop!

Pain.

Please make him stop!

"I told you I didn't need fixing-" Octavius was cut off by the prick of the inhibitor chip. His eyes roamed around the room before his eyes snapped shut.

"Otto, you're human just like me..."

"You need someone just like anyone else does."

"I bet Rosie thinks it wasn't your fault either."
"Stay, please."

"You left! You left me when you said you wouldn't!"

"I am gonna name you Mo, Flo, Harry, and Larry! Mo don't tell the others that you're my favorite."

"You want pancakes?"

"Otto..."
"I love you!"

"Please stay..."

Octavius quickly snapped his eyes open. His head was silent. No voices were to be heard besides Peter's. Nothing was going on in his head. Only whatever thoughts he desired. It felt so...

Peaceful...

"It's... So quiet..." Octavius spoke quietly. He sounded much louder without the voices. "The voices are almost forgotten..."
Peter smiled as he gave Octavius full control again. When the two met in the kitchen, they shook each other's hands. "Thank you dear boy."

Peter smiled again, eyeing Norman as he was reaching for something out of Octavius's view. Peter swung a web at Norman's hand. Norman eyed Peter, groaning rather loudly.

"That's some neat trick you've got." Norman's voice was much deeper. Not as energetic and caring.

"Norman?" Octavius asked, scared to lose his friend once more.

"Norman's unsabbatical honey."

Electro shot a wave of electricity and all the villains disappeared. Octavius was shot out of the window, he forgot the actuators didn't have a mind of their own and had to force his physical weight into saving himself. He gripped onto the side of the building before climbing it and running away.

He made his way towards the Statue of Liberty, noticing there was a shield instead of a torch. What was that supposed to symbolize? STARK? Octavius shook his head and watched a fight happen above. He joined in, now realizing there were three Spider Men. He put the serum into Electro, grabbing the STARK object and holding it tightly to him.

When Octavius thought he was alone, he held the bright blue object out in front of him. "The power of the sun..."
"In the palm of your hand."

Octavius looked up and met eyes with Peter Parker from his world. Octavius sighed with relief, feeling as if it's been years since he's seen him. His Peter looked a little older than his last encounter.

"It's good to see you dear boy."

His Peter smiled. "It's good to see you."

Octavius half laughed, "How... How are you?"

"Trying to do better."

Octavius smiled and nodded. His Peter stood next to him and patted Octavius on the shoulder. "(Y/N) misses you dearly."

Octavius turned to look at Peter, who had a smile on his face before swinging off to meet the other Spider Men.

His memories started coming back. First were Rosie, and her horrible death. Then (Y/N), and boy were there a lot of her. He felt so guilty for forgetting her name, but it felt amazing to remember it again. It was the same amazing feeling he had when he first met her in that stupid bar.

Octavius found the other villains, saying his last goodbyes as they were all sucked out of this world and back into their own.

"I'm coming (Y/N)..."