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Chapter 42
“Parker’s Trust”
Jamie was over the moon with excitement that Peter Parker, The Peter Parker! Was going to teach and train not only Jamie but the rest of his Avengers team. A million more questions came flooding into Jamie’s mind. Before he could ask even the first of million different ideas. Sophia and Thorns entered the living room, followed closely behind by T’Challa. Sophia took a seat on the couch opposite of where Deadpool was sitting. T’Challa took a seat on the opposite side of the same couch as Sophia, while Thorns curled up next to Sophia in the middle.
“I’m glad you’re all here! This will make the rest of this go easier. Jamie, why don’t you grab a seat next to Wade there. Don’t worry we can chat more later. But, I do eventually have to see my wife here. So let’s get down to business!” Peter Parker jovially and coolly explained.
“Who the seven hells would marry you! Spill the tea Peter! I’m also very upset that I was not invited to the wedding. Even if it happened off page you still should’ve invited me!” Roared The head of Deadpool practically jumping side to side with joking rage as Jamie sat next to him.
“Well Wade, I didn’t know you were alive! Her name is Mary Jane. She’s the best, I don’t know what I’d do without her. That’s also a sign of trust with you all that I’m telling you that. That’s not public knowledge and both MJ and I would like to keep it that way. Now Wade as fellow captain of the Avengers, let's focus on the plan I’ve got for the new recruits.” The warm spirit of Peter Parker was incredibly infectious, his charisma and charm lighting up the room and engaging all to want to listen to him.
“Wait, you're married to THE Mary Jane!? I love her movies! Could… Could we meet her sometime too? I'd love to tell her about how much her movies mean to me. Sophia and I have watched “A Moonlight’s Kiss” a hundred times!” Thorns squealed with joy tugging hard on the sleeves of Sophia’s shirt at the reveal.
Peter laughed and smiled before he could respond Sophia interjected “Why trust us with that information. You just met us, aren't you worried that could get leaked? Wouldn’t your enemies love to know that?”
“You’re quite correct Sophia. But, First Thorns I’d love to have you all meet her in good time. She already knows all about all of you. Secondly, that's why I said it’s a show of good faith and trust I have in all of you. I know Jamie and T’Challa. I don’t know you Sophia, but I’m willing to wager that if you can lift Mljnoir which would let you see Thor’s spirit. You have a Hero’s heart. I also know that you Thorns must be Veronica Noble aka Project Gaia, that’s been alluding Eto Akuma for years.” Peter explained.
Jamie, a little confused at what Peter said, looked over to Thorns and Sophia. To only see Thorn’s hair turn white as a ghost and both Sophia and Thorns incredibly tense.
“You can relax both of you, I have no intention of betraying that information. I’m telling you about Mary Jane as a show of trust between us all. I’ve helped hundreds of mutants get new identities and escape being forced into The Brotherhood of mutants. I and the other remaining Avengers have been trying to find you Veronica for quite some time. Eto has also been keeping all information about Project Gaia very, very tightly guarded. Because if Doom found out about it. He’d eliminate Eto without a moment's thought. You Sophia and Thorns will be safe here. For two reasons. One, the two of you are incredibly strong I can tell. Two, You’re under my protection now. Eto won’t dare make a move on the two of you while I’m nearby. That doesn’t mean you're both free of any and all danger. There’s a lot of dangerous players in New Doom City right now. That’ll test you all as heroes, some of them to your absolute limits. But that’s why I’m going to help train you all to be The Avengers.” Peter safely and confidently spoke, getting both Thorns and Sophia to relax considerably.
“You promise on both yours and Mary Jane’s life, you won’t ever betray what you know about Veronica being Project Gaia to anyone outside of this room. “ Sophia spoke directly to Peter deathly serious, holding back tears from her eyes.
“I promise on both our lives, I will never tell a soul. Jamie and T’Challa I know you both probably have questions about what Project Gaia is. For everyone’s safety, especially Thorn’s safety. It’s best we don’t discuss it any further. “ The word of Peter Parker clearly one that could be taken at face value and trusted.
“I trust you Mr.Parker. I’m sorry Jamie,Wade, and T’Challa for keeping things from you all. But, honestly I feel such relief. For once we can settle down somewhere without fear. I’m sorry to cry, I’m just so relieved…so happy not to have to live in fear.” Thorns sobbed through tears of many emotions.
Sophia pulled her arm around Thorns, a few tears slid down Sophia’s eyes. While Thorns sobbed into Sophia’s arms and chest. T’Challa kindly rubbed Thorn’s back. Thorn’s hair swirled through colors from a dark blue, to pink, to yellow, before settling on a light turquoise color.
“I can tell this must’ve been a hard secret for the two of you to keep. Know this, I too will always defend the two of you both as an Avenger, and your friend.” Jamie solemnly swore flashing his own warming confident smile.
“While we may not have known each other long. I too give you my word that I’ll defend the both of you. As not only the Black Panther, but as an Avenger, and hopefully your friend for a long time to come.” Comforted T’Challa being equally as soothing.
Peter looked on at the four with a large proud smile. While Wade sobbed and wailed “You’re all making me so proud. All of your secrets are safe with Momma Wade. I’ll take all of you under my wing! You're my baby birds and I’ll watch you all grow up to be ass kicking Avengers!”
As Deadpool wailed back and forth his head bumped into the TV remote laying next to him turning on the TV.
A flashing news broadcast blared from the Television. “Shocking news alert! Massive damages in Las Vegas! A group of Fugitives on the run! We here at the Daily DoomNews Network bring you this shocking update!”
