Chapter XL: Entrance ~Recruiting Part I~

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Tony eats a hotdog happily while sitting behind a desk. 

"Hello, Mr. Stark," Peter walks inside his office.

Tony's eyes widen as he shuts down the laptop, where it is revealed he is reading Bruce's files, but in reality, all they have on him is that his name is "John Smith," and that Bruce Wayne is a billionaire playboy no one cares about with several fake hobbies like horse riding and opera singing. 

Below is a Facebook text that says, "Great... I have to talk to the Inferior Spider-Man," with a reply of "XD!"

"Hey! Pete! Underoos! Spider-Boy! How's it going?" asked Tony.

"Just here for the Tournament that you're planning. Sorry, I'm late. People kept screaming at me every time I walked when the light was green," said Peter.

"You're supposed to walk at red, though."

"Oh...! Sorry."

Tony sighs. "It's... It's fine. Beginner's luck isn't for everyone, right? You're a good kid, Peter.
God, you're so spectacular!"

"Thanks, Mr. Stark!"

"No... Talking to myself, there, kid. What do you want? And you're late because of that?"

"Sorry, sir... But then again, you should've told me about that, sir."

"Remember that YOU should've been smart enough to find that out! Right...!?"

"Right... sorry, sir... I just wanted to ask you... Why the heck does everyone need to have Arc Reactors worn-?"

"We have to create a suit of armor around the world, Peter. Alright... That's the end of the meeting! Lunch...?"

"N-No... Tony... I also want to ask you about the tournament. Why a tournament...?"

"Entertainment! Duh! Who wouldn't want to see the strongest warriors win against each other? Jesus Christ, Peter! I thought you were Peter Parker! The Spider-Man! Think, Peter! Think!" Tony puts his fingers on his head.

"But... what if someone gets hurt if someone takes over the-?"

"No one can take over my armor, Peter! Especially since I have you!"

"Good point, Mr. Stark!" Peter looks down, beginning to doubt his decisions...

Tony smirks. "Y'know... Before my Peter... died... He was just like you. The reason why I'm being a bit... hard on you... It's because I lost my Peter!"

"Really...?"

"Yeah! Just remember that I'm proud of you, kid!"

"Thanks!" smiled Peter.

"Uh-huh... Sure... Anyway! Lunch! Write down that each team should have 12 members with only up to 3 Omega Level Superheroes!"

"Yes, sir! You can count on me, Mr. Stark!"

"Sure, Sticky Boy. Let's go."

Peter and Tony leave the office as the Arc Reactor glows on his desk.

Is... Is he gaslighting Peter...?

Yeah... Jesus...

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