Rise of the Ninjago Force

Chapter 9: Family Reunions

In the warehouse, Alistair turns off a TV showing the conference before wheeling himself over to Adrian. "It seems your grandson has become a hero." He said.

"Well, wait until they hear that it was he who designed the wing-suit." Adrian replied. "Now, how goes the upgrade you were talking about?"

"The wing-suit will have extra speed, and I have also fitted an oxygen mask at the front."

"Good. This cancer is killing me." He coughs a little before clearing his throat.

"Don't worry. My boss said he will get everything ready. He just needs the money, and your score wasn't enough."

"Then I guess I'll have to strike New York once again."

"Yes, strike New York once again." Someone said as they both turn to see what looked like a big overweight man in a white suit coming up to them.

"Mr. Fisk, I didn't know you were here." Alistair replied.

"My other client is dealing with our mutual friend as we speak. Now, keep terrorising New York, starting tonight. While we have the other guys hit the banks better than you."

"Yes, Mr. Fisk." Adrian replied before walking away.

Alistair soon rubbed his eyes. "Am I glad I'm still doing this?" He asked himself.

"Don't worry, Smythe." Fisk replied. "OsCorp was wrong to fire you just because you can no longer walk."

"I agree. They have Borg, why not me?"

"It is a cover-up, my friend."

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Just outside OsCorp, people were by the entrance as police cars came by before coming to a stop and they open up, showing the 6 new heroes, with the crowd immediately cheering, some taking photos. "Mr. Garmadon, how did you end up like you are?" One reporter asked.

"Is it true you can use fire?" Another reporter asked Kai, who just clicked his tongue at her, causing her to blush.

"Any comment at all?" A reporter with brown hair and a pink blouse asked.

"All that we want is peace and quiet." Lloyd replied as they move along. "And wish you do so. We are not heroes, we're just normal enhanced people."

Among the cheering of the civilians, they were unaware that a familiar face was among the crowd, taking photos of them, and they see him. "Peter Parker, Daily Bugle." He identified himself, and they were surprised. "Can you all get closer, please?"

"Parker?" Cole asked, coming up to him.

"Peter." Jay said as he and Nya also came up to him.

"You look different." He refers to Peter's current look. He was no longer wearing glasses, his clothes almost looked brand new, and his hair was cut a little shorter.

"What are you doing here?" Nya asked.

"Don't you see it?" Peter asked, motioning to his camera before taking some more photos of them. "I work for the Daily Bugle now."

"Parker, put that camera down." Cole said, forcing it down with enough might that it dropped onto the ground, almost breaking it.

"Hey!" Peter kneels down to pick up his camera. Luckily, it was still intact.

"How did you get the job?" Jay asked.

"Aunt May's sick, and John hooked me up with this job." What they didn't realise is that he seemed to be lying.

"How is he?" Nya asked.

"He actually got accepted by NASA."

"Really? So he gets to finally be an astronaut?"