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Peter was standing outside of the washing monument surrounded by fire trucks and police cars as Aunt May fussed over him. Police and news reports were interviewing the midtown decathlon team about the incident. Liz and a few others were sat on the benches wrapped in shock blankets and being soothed by their parents. Abe, Ned and Flash were busy excitedly talking to a near by reporter whilst Mr Harrington stood to the side talking to the police.
Emil sat by himself on bench, his thin frame hunched under the grey woollen blanket. He was the only child without a parent. Someone has given him a cup of instant hot chocolate and he was clutching it in his hands.
"Thank you Peter" Emil had said. Peter replayed the voice in his head. Emil knew who he was. Peter didn't know wether to be relived that he would not have to explain himself, or scared.
Aunt May realised that Peter was not listening to her and followed his gaze. "Isn't that Emil? That poor boy. The police told me that he was the one put in most danger. He must have been so scared. He looks so alone". Her tone was soft and sad.
"He was the real hero", Peter found himself muttering. "Not Spider-Man. Without his quick thinking to start getting people out through the hatch then it could have been a lot worse. I doubt Spider-Man would have been able to save all of them". And it was true. It scared him to thing of what might of happened if the lift had fallen with everyone inside. Hell, it was lucky he saved Emil.
Suddenly, Emily's head jerked up. "Sam!" He called out in joy. A tall dark skinned man had made his way onto the scene and was walking over to Emil. Peter watched as he clapped Emil on the shoulder. Emil stood up and the two of them walked over to where Mr Harrington and the police were talking.
"Hello, my name is Sam smith I'm Emil's uncle", Peter heard him say. He looked familiar.
"Recognised as Sam Wilson aka the falcon" Karen buzzed from the suit under his clothes.
"Shut up Karen", Peter hushed before she could catch Aunt May's attention.
The falcon. Peter remembered fighting him. The guy had a really cool suit but what was he doing picking up Emil? Wasn't he a criminal now? That would explain the false name.
The police officer nodded and Sam began to walk away with Emil, towards the car park. There was a sudden scuffle between them and Emil broke into a run.
"On your Left!" He laughed at Sam.
"Damn it Emil! You spend way too much time with Steve!" Sam called back as he began to chase the teen.
Peter felt himself frown more as he watched them disappear from sight. Steve? Steve Rogers? Like captain America? Why would Emil, a geeky art boy, be hanging out with Captain America? Just who the hell was Emil Barnes?
