Jacob, Skylar, Seamus and Co. In: The Citadel

Author pick 7: BRO ITS SPIDERMAN 2099

Irishboxer4 you encounter Spider-Man 2099 here, making this citadel a cannon event!

As the last *KABOOM* reverberated through the Amaranthine Citadel from the explosive bouncing of Pecos Bill and Slue-Foot Sue, the multiverse portal started to glow with a familiar crackling blue energy. This time, the portal buzzed and shimmered with a futuristic hum, a signal that something big—and perhaps from the future—was coming.

Suddenly, with a flash of neon light and digital static, **Miguel O'Hara**, also known as **Spider-Man 2099**, leapt through the portal. His iconic dark blue and red suit, sleek and imposing, glinted in the light of the Citadel as he flipped through the air, landing gracefully on the bouncy floors with his taloned hands spread wide. His glowing eyes narrowed as he took in his surroundings, clearly expecting something a bit more... serious.

The Citadel's bouncy, whimsical nature wasn't exactly what Miguel was used to in his dystopian world of Nueva York. He stood there, momentarily frozen, trying to reconcile the sight of a bouncing Pecos Bill, Slue-Foot Sue's explosive bustle, and a gang of multiverse adventurers joyfully ricocheting around like rubber balls.

"*What in the world—*" Miguel muttered under his breath, his brow furrowing behind his mask. He tapped his wrist, checking if his suit's AI, Lyla, was still functioning after the portal hop.

"Lyla, do you have any idea what's going on here?"

Lyla popped up on a small holographic screen from his wrist, grinning playfully. "Oh, I don't know, Miguel. Looks like you've just arrived at the most *bouncy* event of your life!"

Miguel sighed, clearly trying to maintain his serious demeanor. He began to survey the area, clearly baffled by the seemingly random collection of characters bouncing around—Ash and Serena were racing around with Pikachu; Slue-Foot Sue was mid-bounce; Jacob and Skylar were still caught in the height of the fun.

Seamus, ever the welcoming host, approached Miguel with a broad grin. "Welcome, Spider-Man! Or should I say, Spider-Man 2099? Looks like you've stumbled into the right place for a bit o' bounce-filled action!"

Miguel crossed his arms, his head slightly tilted. "I'm not sure what kind of action you're talking about, but this doesn't exactly look like my usual... mission." He glanced around once more, catching sight of the trampoline park and the towering bouncy structures. "This... place. What exactly *is* it?"

Skylar, still catching her breath from bouncing, bounced over to Miguel and gave him a friendly wave. "Welcome to the Amaranthine Citadel! Think of it as the ultimate multiverse hangout for bouncing and boundless fun. Trust me, even a serious guy like you will enjoy this."

Miguel raised an eyebrow beneath his mask, not entirely convinced. "Bouncing?" He looked down at the soft, trampoline-like flooring under his feet, as if testing it. "I'm used to wall-crawling and web-slinging, not... bouncing."

Jacob, his excitement not diminished for a second, chimed in. "Oh, come on, Miguel! You've got all that agility and strength. I bet you'll be an *amazing* bouncer. Ever tried bouncing off a wall into a backflip? This place is perfect for it."

Pecos Bill, overhearing the conversation while still riding the aftershocks of a bounce, tipped his hat. "Ain't nothin' wrong with a little bouncin', Spider-Man! Even the toughest o' cowboys need to kick their heels up once in a while!"

Miguel was still skeptical, but something about the infectious energy of the group—and the strange but warm atmosphere of the Citadel—was making it hard to stay completely resistant. He exhaled slowly, his glowing eyes narrowing as he gazed at the nearest trampoline, mentally calculating angles and trajectories.

"Well," he finally said, "I suppose it wouldn't hurt to try it out. Just this once."

The moment he said that, Seamus clapped his hands together excitedly. "That's the spirit, Miguel! Now let's see what those 2099 reflexes can do in a bouncy world!"

Skylar and Jacob exchanged excited glances as Miguel cautiously stepped onto one of the giant trampolines. The springy surface gave under his weight, and for a brief moment, Miguel's highly tuned senses had to adjust to the strange physics of the place.

And then, with a deep breath, Miguel pushed off, leaping high into the air. His reflexes kicked in automatically, and before he knew it, he was flipping mid-air in a way that even surprised himself. He landed gracefully on the trampoline, the force sending him up even higher, and soon enough, Miguel was moving with his usual speed and precision—but in a completely new, bouncy dimension.

The group watched in awe as the futuristic Spider-Man 2099 began to adapt to the Citadel's bouncy environment with an incredible fluidity. He bounded from wall to wall, doing aerial flips and spins, his body contorting in perfect motion. It wasn't long before he was propelling himself off trampolines like a master.

"Wow!" Jacob called out, clearly impressed. "You're a natural, Miguel!"

Skylar nodded in agreement, her eyes wide with excitement. "See? Told you you'd be amazing at this!"

Miguel, now flipping through the air with increasing ease, landed back on his feet with a flourish. "I suppose... this place isn't so bad after all. It's... different." He almost smiled beneath his mask, though the seriousness in his posture remained. "Not what I expected, but I can work with it."

Seamus let out a hearty laugh, clearly pleased with how things were turning out. "Well, lad, there's plenty more bouncin' to be had! You've barely scratched the surface of what the Citadel has to offer. Now, how about we introduce ye to the super trampoline park?"

Miguel, still adjusting to this surreal situation, shrugged and glanced back at the glowing portal. "As long as that portal doesn't take me back just yet, I suppose I can stay for a bit longer."

With that, Miguel O'Hara, the Spider-Man from 2099, joined the group in exploring the Citadel, bouncing and flipping alongside Pecos Bill, Slue-Foot Sue, Jacob, Skylar, and the others. The Citadel seemed to pulse with new life as its newest member adapted to the chaotic yet thrilling world of bounce.

And as the portal hummed once more, the rest of the group eagerly awaited who else might come bounding through next.