By Moonlight (P.P + M.J)

14. Field Trip to Oscorp

The rest of the night wasn't fun for Peter. May was terrified for him when he came home reeking of smoke, because the fire was all over the news. But she was proud of him for single-handedly saving all the people in the building at least. Reports were hailing him a hero, and commending his bravery, comparing his feat to that of the Washington Memorial incident. But Peter noticed that Werewolf was never mentioned, and that people from the fire mentioned being herded out by some unknown figure, which they thought was Spiderman. Through the smoke, they said it was hard to see.

Monday morning wasn't exactly a joyride either. Aunt May made him get up early for the bus so he wouldn't miss it, despite the last night's adventure. Ned noticed that he smelled like a bonfire, and told him about a sub shop that had been robbed last night. When they got to school, they didn't get out. A few more students got on and they were off again. Peter moved to the back with Ned, and saw that Michelle was there too, fixated on her book, wearing all dark clothes with a black jacket. She didn't even glance at Peter as the boys sat down across from her, and it almost looked like she was deliberately ignoring him.

"Where are we going?" Peter asked Ned, and his best friend raised an eyebrow.

"Did you really forget? We've been looking forward to this all year, Pete!" Ned asked, baffled that Peter had forgotten.

"He's been too busy being Stark's lackey," Michelle suddenly quipped, making both boys turn their heads. She glanced up at them, her gaze lingering on Peter before looking back down.

"Peter doesn't have the internship anymore," Ned said instinctively, and Peter mentally hit him over the head. He was just fine with no one knowing that, especially when it wasn't true anymore. He quickly looked around, but when he saw that Flash was in the front of the bus, he relaxed.

"Well, I'd say that royally sucks, Parker," Michelle said with a dismissive sigh, "if I cared anyway."

"Isn't Oscorp always looking for interns?" Ned asked, trying to keep up the rouse when he realized his mistake. Peter shook his head, thankful that his friend was helping him out.

"Nah, I'm not a scientist," Peter replied, glancing over at Michelle. Maybe she didn't know who he was after all.

"Says the guy who aced his chemistry test without studying," Ned said, rolling his eyes.

"What are we even doing at Oscorp?" Peter asked, changing the subject.

"We're just gonna get shown around some of the labs, and get introduced to the head scientist, Dr.Curt Connors!" Ned said excitedly. Peter started to get excited too at the thought of meeting one of the best scientists in New York.

"Wait, I read that guy's theory on rapid molecular regeneration! He's a genius!" Peter said, his excitement rising, "I wonder if he's any closer to getting that to work."

"You said that last time you were told where we were going," Michelle once again chimed in, this time not bothering to look up at them when they turned.

"Observant," she said, tapping her temple with an index finger.

"Anyway, it's gonna be awesome, dude," Ned continued, brushing Michelle's attitude off.

"Yeah, I can't believe I forgot," Peter said, looking out the window at the passing buildings.

But that reminded him of the conversation with Karen he had last night, and he suddenly grew very nervous.

Peter, I never told you what happened to the tracker I put on your lycan.

"Oh sure, Karen, go ahead," Peter addressed her as he closed the door to his room and took off his suit, leaving his mask on.