The Symbiote Saiyan Book 5: The Tienshinhan Saga

The Kingpin's Investment

"Dad, are you okay?" Harry Osborn asked his father as they strolled into the tournament grounds.

"I am okay son. I'm okay." Norman reassured his son, despite looking worse for wear. After tucking his son in bed last night, he had another blackout that lasted until this morning. Still, he refused to complain since his son's disease was rapidly taking it's toll. His heart ached as he looked into his son's tired eyes.

"Hey, who is ready for some ice cream!" The Tournament Announcer said, carrying a tub of Blacksmith Johnny, an ice cream brand full of vanilla.

"Yes, ice cream!" Harry said as he ran as fast as he could, which for the sick boy wasn't saying much.

"Wow, I am surprised you brought ice cream." Norman stated.

"Of course. I did leave a message that I was going to." The Announcer reminded.

"Really? I never got the message." Norman said raising an eyebrow.

"It's understandable. I did call the office phone late last night. You probably didn't see it yet." The Announcer said.

"But since the tournament started, I had my calls forwarded to my cell phone. I should have gotten it regardless." Norman said. "What in Kami's name was the Green Goblin doing last night?"

"Maybe it never went through?" The Announcer said as he turned his attention to certain group walking his way. "And looks like the stars of the show are here."

"Hello Johnny Cage Announcer, Luthor Dafart, and Baby Mario Franco. How are you doing?" Venom greeted as he, Launch (now with Pistole covering her from the neck down instead of her usual attire), Bulma, Krillin, Yamcha, Wolverine, Violet, Master Roshi, Oolong, Puar, and Turtle walked up to the trio.

Overhead, Tien and Chiaotzu could be seen flying towards Wilson Fisk's skybox, unaware that they were flying over the slug demon who attacked them and imprisoned Master Shen.

"None of these fools still don't know that it was me who attacked them. Good." The Green Goblin cackled within Norman's mind, which got the businessman shaken up. What did he mean by that?

"So are you all ready to start the tournament?" The Announcer asked.

"We sure am Johnny Cage Announcer. We can't wait to fight our Launch." Venom said as Harry beamed at the mention of the word 'our.'

"Our? Does that mean-?" The Tournament Announcer asked but was interrupted.

"Yeah yeah, we will always have some Venom and Launch action. For now, it's my turn to shine. Jarvis, make sure you take as many pictures of my ass for Bulma because I intend to look hot while fighting Tien! I am going to make sure I enjoy this more than my fight with Krillin." Violet said.

"I am not taking pictures of your ass!" Bulma yelled.

"If you say so ma'am." Jarvis remarked.

"Wait, do you mean me or Violet?" Bulma asked, but Jarvis made sure he put himself on mute when he was forced to tell her.

"I thought you enjoyed it when Wolverine, Daredevil, and Black Cat brought in your brother Killgrave?" Yamcha asked.

"I did, but if you remembered which you clearly don't, I didn't enjoy a mind controlled Krillin trying to beat me down and force out my powers. That was a one-time deal." Violet said, looking sternly at Yamcha.

"I am glad you're all excited. With the crowd gathered already, let's see if we can start the tournament early. I will go see if Tien is ready for your match." The Announcer said as Norman, Harry, Venom, Launch, Rescue, Krillin, and Yamcha followed him inside.