MARVEL Multiverse (One Shot Series)

Radioactive Spider-Woman

(For context: Apex is a made-up villain that happened to encounter Spider-Woman on her daily patrolling through New York City.)

Spider-Woman and Apex circled each other warily, their eyes locked in a deadly dance. Spider-Woman knew that she was in for a tough fight, but she was ready for it. She had faced down some of the toughest villains in the city, and she was confident that she could take on Apex.

But Apex was no ordinary villain. He had animalistic abilities that made him faster, stronger, and more agile than any human. Spider-Woman knew that she would have to be at the top of her game to defeat him.

She launched herself at Apex, her body twisting and turning as she unleashed a flurry of kicks and punches. Apex was quick, dodging her attacks with ease, but Spider-Woman was quicker. She used her spider-sense to anticipate his movements, countering his attacks with swift, deadly precision.

As they fought, Spider-Woman used her webs to swing around the battlefield, creating a tangled web of traps that kept Apex off balance. She fired off streams of webbing, enveloping him in a cocoon of sticky, elastic threads. He struggled against them, tearing them apart with his superhuman strength, but Spider-Woman was relentless.

"Is that the best you've got, furball?" she taunted, her voice dripping with dark humor. "I've fought tougher kittens than you."

Apex growled in response, lunging at Spider-Woman with a ferocity that took her by surprise. He was fast, faster than anything she had ever faced before, and he was getting stronger with every passing second.

Spider-Woman used every trick in her arsenal, dodging his attacks and countering with kicks and punches. She used the fighting techniques that Spider-Man had taught her, flipping through the air with acrobatic grace as she struck at Apex's weak points.

But Apex was relentless. He pressed the attack, forcing Spider-Woman back with every blow. She felt herself starting to tire, her muscles straining under the weight of Apex's attacks.

"That all you got?" she gasped, her breath coming in ragged gasps. "I've faced down bigger and badder than you!"

But Apex was too focused on the fight to respond. He lunged at Spider-Woman once more, his claws slashing through the air with deadly intent.

Spider-Woman dodged the attack, but she was off-balance. Apex took advantage of the opening, slamming into her with a blow that sent her flying across the battlefield. She crashed into a nearby building, the sound of shattering glass ringing in her ears.

As she picked herself up, she felt a sharp pain in her side. She knew that she had been injured, but she refused to give up. She squared her shoulders and prepared to face Apex once more.

"Thwip!" she fired off a web line, swinging back into the fray. "Come on, furball. Let's finish this."

The fight continued, each blow landing with bone-crunching force. The sounds of their battle echoed through the deserted streets, punctuated by the sharp sound of Spider-Woman's webs firing and the thuds of Apex's heavy footsteps.

But despite her best efforts, Spider-Woman was losing ground. Apex was too strong, too fast, too deadly. She fought on, using every trick in her arsenal, but she knew that she was fighting a losing battle.

And then it happened. Apex landed a blow that sent Spider-Woman hurtling through a nearby building's window. She crashed through the glass and  an additional wall tumbling through the air before slamming into the ground with a sickening thud.

The pain was intense, a searing agony that left her gasping for breath. She could hear Apex roaring in as she lost consciousness

[A FEW HOURS LATER]

Penny groaned in agony as she regained consciousness. The sun rays shining through the Spider-Woman shaped hole in the wall beamed into her eyes, making her wince. She pushed the heavy bookshelf off her, feeling every inch of her body ache.

"Man, I hope I didn't wake the neighbors," she joked, trying to ignore the pain.

Penny swung back to her apartment in Hell's Kitchen, her body still sore. She stealthily climbed into her upstairs apartment window and locked it behind her.

As she entered the bathroom, she took off her mask, letting her dark red ruffled hair fall free. Her face was flushed with pain and fatigue. Penny looked at herself in the mirror, her eyes taking in her appearance. She was petite with a lean, athletic build. Her facial features were striking, with sharp cheekbones and a determined jawline.

She took a deep breath and started to treat her injuries. Penny winced as she pulled off her suit, revealing the bruises and cuts on her body. She began to patch up her wounds with bandages, trying her best to ignore the pain.

Finally, she hopped into the shower, letting the hot water wash away the blood and pain of the previous night. Penny closed her eyes and leaned against the wall, letting out a deep sigh.

As Penny finished her shower, she felt a sense of relief washing over her. Despite the pain and injuries, she had survived the fight with Apex. But she knew that she couldn't rest for long. There were other villains out there, and she needed to be ready for them.

She quickly got dressed and headed to her computer, pulling up a map of the city. She scanned the screen, looking for any signs of trouble. She had set up a system of alerts that would notify her if anything unusual was happening, and she was always on the lookout for new threats.

As she scanned the map, she saw a red blip on the screen. It was located in the downtown area, near the financial district. She clicked on the blip, bringing up a new screen with more information.

It was a robbery in progress, at one of the city's biggest banks. Penny knew that she had to act fast. She grabbed her suit and mask, pulling them on quickly before swinging out the window and into the night.

She raced across the city, her webs shooting out from her hands as she swung through the streets. She landed on the roof of the bank, crouching down to assess the situation.

Inside, she could hear the sounds of shouting and gunfire. She knew that she had to act quickly, before anyone got hurt.

Penny swung down from the roof, landing silently on the ground. She crept along the wall, staying out of sight as she surveyed the scene.

There were four masked robbers inside, all armed with guns. They were shouting at the bank tellers, demanding that they hand over the money. Penny knew that she had to act fast.

She launched herself at the robbers, her body twisting and turning as she kicked and punched. The robbers were caught off guard, their attention focused on the tellers. They turned to face her, their guns raised.

Penny dodged the bullets, her spider-sense warning her of the danger. She flipped through the air, her webs shooting out to entangle the robbers. She swung them around, slamming them into the walls and the ground with bone-crunching force.

Within minutes, the robbers were subdued. Penny had managed to stop the robbery and save the day. She smiled to herself, feeling a sense of satisfaction and relief.

She swung back to her apartment, feeling the weight of the night's events settling on her shoulders. She knew that there would be other nights like this, other battles to fight. But she was ready for them.

Penny collapsed onto her bed, exhausted but content. She had saved the day, once again, and she knew that she was making a difference in the world.

As she drifted off to sleep, she couldn't help but wonder what the next night would bring. But she knew that, no matter what happened, she would be ready for it. She was Spider-Woman, and she was here to protect the city.

"That was a rough night," she muttered to herself. "But at least I made it out alive."