Spider-twin

The Decathlon and the Monument

Word Count: 1210

It was the morning we were leaving to go to the decathlon. I was pretty excited and when I told Mr Stark I was going away for a bit, he told me to pack my suit, just in case. Eventually, I packed my things and was ready to leave.

Aunt May drove me and Peter there so we could get on the bus in time. We showed up and everyone was surprised to see Peter, he said he wasn't coming. "Is that Peter?" Said someone outside the bus.

"Yeah, I was hoping maybe I could rejoin the team." Peter asked.

"No, no way. You can't just quit on us, stroll up, and be welcomed back by everyone." Flash interrupted. My Harrington then walked off the bus at perfect timing.

"Hey, welcome back, Peter. Flash, you're back to first alternate."

"What?" Said Flash, confused.

"He's taking your place." A random student interrupted.

Michelle then walked other to me and stood next to me, before saying, "Excuse me, can we go already? 'Cause I was hoping to get in some light protesting in front of one of the embassies before dinner, so."

"Protesting is patriotic," said Mr Harrington, "Let's get on the bus."

It was a very long bus ride, but Liz kept us entertained by quizzing us. At some point, Peter escapes to the back of the bus, calling someone. He was obviously trying to get out of practicing. When we arrived, we got out of the coach and stepped into the hotel. It was huge! I looked around the place in wonder. I was placed in a hotel room with MJ. Yes!

It was the evening, and there was a knock on our hotel room door. I answered and Liz was standing there, in a bathing suit. "Hey, where's MJ? We're gonna go swimming."

"MJ's... actually I have no idea where MJ is. And, are we even allowed to go swimming?"

"No we're technically not allowed to go swimming. But I heard in a TED talk that a rebellious group activity before a competition is good for morale. "

"Ok fine. I'll get changed and head down to the pool."

"Great, I'll see you there."

Before leaving she threw a candy bar at me. I shut the door. I was so confused, what just happened.

Liz is known as one of the cool girls. I am in no way cool. I had no idea why she even considered talking to me. I shrugged. This must be why she texted the decathlon group chat telling us all to bring swimsuits. I put on my purple one piece and headed down to the pool.

After swimming, which I must admit was kind of fun. I went to bed. Before I knew it, it was the next day. I got ready and went outside with MJ. Liz came over to us, worried. "Laura, have you seen your brother at all today."

"No, I've just been in the hotel room, why?"

Worry grew inside of me. Peter had not just bailed on us to go Spider-Man and "save the day".

"We can't find him anywhere, we have to go now but Laura, without Peter you're basically our part hope."

"O-okay..." I said nervously. I hate pressure.

We arrived at the entrance to the decathlon hall. Phones were taken away from us and before I knew it, I was sitting down at the table, buzzer near my hand. My palms were sweating, but I had to begin. We were doing amazingly well. I had answered many questions correctly but it was now at a draw.

"We have now entered the sudden death round." The moderator announced. "The next correct answer wins the championship."

The question was asked. I knew the answer. I was about to press down my buzzer, but Michelle beat me to it.

"Zero." She answered. I began celebrating in my brain before I knew if the question was right. That was exactly what I was gonna to say.

"That is correct." Said the Moderator.

We all cheered and celebrated! I was so happy. We were handed our trophy before having photos taken of us. It was amazing. Afterwards, we got to go to the Washington Monument. While walking up, Flash was bragging while insisting that he hold the trophy. My phone started to ring. I picked it up, it was Peter. I was still so mad at Peter but I wanted to hear his excuse. I excused myself before walking off to a quiet corner.

"Hello. You better explain yourself." I said after answering the phone.

"I know, I know, I'm sorry but it's an emergency."

"In case you wanted to know, we won just fine without you."

"Laura, now not the time, I really need to tell you something. Are you in private?"

"Yes, yes, now what the hell is it."

"Ned's been accidentally carrying round a bomb. I need you to get it off him."

I looked into the distance before seeing they had already entered the monument.

"Peter, they left without me. Ned's going up into the tower."

"Laura, I need you to stay on the phone and help me. Have your suit at hand."

"Fine, fine. Now if you would just let me-"

A crashing, clunking and cracking noise could be heard in the distance as well as screams. My eyes widened. I ran to the abandoned toilets and changed quickly into my suit. I then ran out into the open. Peter had gone siglent on the other end of the phone. "Peter, are you still there."

"Yeah, the bomb has exploded while the decathlon team are in the elevator."

"What!"

"I know. We need to get in there so we can get our friends out."

I sighed before spotting Spidey in the distance. I hung up the phone and ran over.

I looked up. The monument is huge. We both realised that we were going to have to go in from both different sides so we could get everyone out quick enough. I was alone on this but I had to do it. I began climbing, slowly building up speed and starting to leap up as well. When I got up there, there was a ballistic glass window. And also a police helicopter. Darn it. I looked over and waved. "Return to the ground immediately." The police said.

"I would normally, but today I really can't." I said before warming up my hands then using a full blast force at the glass. It wasn't enough.

"Return to the ground or we will open fire!" The police said again. All their guns were pointed at me. I looked back at the window, the glass was melting slightly. I sighed. "This is how I die." I jumped to the helicopter, still blasting at the window. I took a deep breath before diving through the window. Glass crashed around me. My powers had weakened the glass but I still got cover in shards.

I stood up. Peter had got the elevator hanging by a web. He pulled up the elevator and held it there while I helped people off. It was just Liz left.the elevator went crashing down. I was horrified. But when it seemed all hope was lost. Peter had her by a web.

When we got home, the events of the day were still fresh in my mind. When I met up with Aunt May me and Peter were both pulled into a great big group hug.