Spider-Man & Lois

Unlikely Alliances

Lois was currently sitting in what appeared to be a therapeutic office. She was shaken up from certain events and needed to talk to someone it seemed. The doctor who entered was Andrew Garner, the S.H.I.E.L.D.'s top psychiatrist, and specialist in dealing with people who had or had family members with powers.

"Lois, what a nice surprise," Andrew said as he entered the office. "Thanks for waiting."

"Thanks for seeing me on such short notice," Lois tells him. "I know it's been a while."

"No, please, Lois." Andrew brushed it off. "My door is always open for you." He then took his seat across from Lois. "So, what brings you in today?"

"We have been having some life changes," Lois said as she wiped some tears coming up. "Pretty major life changes. Don't get me wrong, life has always been complicated." She had to say with everything in her life, things were always difficult, starting with Peter being Spider-Man and going forward. "I'm good at complicated. But today I kind of got blindsided and Just somehow felt like everything was slipping through my fingers. I lost my temper. And I am worried that if I can't pull it together I'm at risk of hurting someone I really love. More than I already have."

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ONE DAY EARLIER:

The siblings were relieved when their father took the time to explain the situation about the new Goblin who had been attempting to kill him. As he spoke, it became clear to them that this must be the same man since he had set a trap specifically targeting Spider-Man. Despite their fear, they felt a sense of relief that this enemy did not appear to know their identities.

Meanwhile, Mayday and April had arrived at their house, having been dropped off by a S.H.I.E.L.D. transport. Lois had been tirelessly working to uncover more information about this dangerous man and discover his true identity. While Peter was getting ready to interrogate him while also waiting for Fury to make an appearance.

"Gotta say that this was an odd night," April said as she walked in. "And that's saying a lot."

Mayday however had a different perspective of the night. "I've been thinking; maybe we should start using our powers to help people more."

"What?" asked April. "After what they just told us tonight? Come on, I would just wanna focus on high school."

"I mean, Dad has been doing it since he was a teenager. Why shouldn't we?" Mayday asked her twin sister.

"But what if we mess things up? What if we're not as good as Dad?" April asked. "I feel like we don't have a good grasp on our powers. Especially since they seem to be weaker and stronger than Dad's at the same time."

"I mean, we can start small by helping out in our neighborhood." Mayday shrugged.

April gave her sister an eye. "You're kidding? You start small?" She laughed at that one. "You couldn't even go small for cheerleading tryouts."

Mayday had to admit she had a tendency to go big. "True." However, she looked at another end of this. "But Dad always tells us that with great power comes great responsibility. Now is the time for us to be responsible with it."

"And do you think he would understand that?" April asked. "I just feel that it's too soon."

Mayday sighed and saw that her sister wasn't on board with using her powers. "Yeah, you're right."

"I'm going to bed. Good night." April said as she walked upstairs.

As Mayday lay in bed, she couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and anticipation as she looked over at the large suitcase that sat at the other end of her room. Inside the suitcase was something that she had been working on for weeks - a Spider-Girl costume that she had meticulously crafted for Halloween.