Spider-Man: Lost and Found (18+)

Chapter 16: Life and Destiny

Peter opened his eyes, finding himself standing in a school gymnasium with the lights off. He didn't known how he got there, which immediately clued him in that this was a dream. It wasn't very hard to tell anymore with how surreal and confusing they often were. After bringing it up to Raven, she suggested that he simply roll with it and see what the dream is trying to tell him. So taking that advice to heart, he awaited the next dream to come.

He took a quick look around to find the younger five heroes standing beside him in the center of the floor. Across from them, standing on the half court line, was a strange muscular man with red eyes and pointed ears. Its body looked convincing at first glance, but the way it glistened against the light made him think that this was no man, perhaps a robot.

"What do we got?" Peter asked, readying himself for the danger that was soon to come.

"Everything." Aqualad replied.

He gave a concerned look at that.

"We need a plan!" Robin said with alarm.

"He's coming!" Megan replied.

Peter gasped with shock and looked back at their would be attacker. Then in an instant, the figure was gone in a flash. The next thing they knew the being knocked Wally across the room, followed by Megan. Superboy gave a roaring battle cry and charged at him, only to phase right through and get uppercutted into the bleachers.

The figure turned back to the final three, its eyes glowing red as it slowly approached. Peter and the others readied themselves to fight. However, as soon as the figure moved, Peter's vision was overtaken by a flash of white.

Then the next thing he knew, he was waking up, staring up at the ceiling of his room. His breath was a bit heavy as he caught his breath.

He was right.

It WAS just a dream.

Once he registered that he was awake, he immediately sat up, waking Raven, who had been sleeping beside him.

"Peter?" She mumbled sleepily as she lifted her head from the pillow. She watched as he turned on his bedside lamp and pulled out a notepad to start writing. "You okay?"

He glanced back at her, his breath catching in his throat as he caught a glimpse at her naked form half covered by his blanket. He couldn't help but smile softly at her, before continuing with what he was doing hurriedly.

"I uh..." he shook his head to regain focus. "I had another dream, so I figured I'd write it down before I forget."

She nodded as she sat upright. "Smart." She replied, scooting closer to.him, before slipping her arms around his chest to read over his shoulder. "That thing could do all that?"

He shivered with delight at her touch, having to fight even more to stay focused. "Uh... yeah." He chuckled softly. "That's a lot of different powers, right?"

"A lot of the same powers as the Justice League." She pointed as she read the details he had written.

His eyes widened at that. "You're right!" He said with a soft chuckle, as he turned back around to face her. "Damn you're good."

"What would you do without me?" She teased with a lighthearted grin, slowly leaning in, before kissing him tenderly on the lips.

Peter's heart fluttered as she kissed him, causing him to instantly melt into the kiss, returning it with equal fervor. They continued for a moment, taking in the moment, their hearts fluttering all the while. Until finally, they broke away, smiling at each other.

"Tea?" Peter offered as he stood up and started getting dressed.

Raven gave a slight smirk as she watched him, and nodded. "Yeah. That'd be great." She said, blushing a bit. "Thanks."