Chapter 5
Chapter 5
Peter had just returned to the United States with all his class – and also with the hand of MJ. Oliver had returned with them, wanting to prevent the young man from being harassed again by Nick Fury. He had been impressed by the prowess of Spider-Man in London, and had proven that he was worthy of being an Avenger.
After his friends reunited with their families, Oliver dragged Peter aside.
"Before returning to Earth – 1, I wanted to tell you… that I'm so proud of you," he said. "And even Tony would have been proud."
"Thank you, and for you, I was serious when I said that I considered Green Arrow a hero," added Peter. "You may not be an Avenger, but you are a hero."
Oliver giggled in amusement.
"Thank you. Anyway, Tony, the other Avengers and you, you really inspired me. I strive to be better. When I started wearing this hoodie, it was just me and my personal goal. I told you, I have a dark past… until I met Barry… who is Flash on his Earth, after there was Supergirl… and then the Avengers on this Earth. I don't think of becoming an Avenger, but I hope to become something other than a masked vigilante."
"It was you who told me to believe in myself, because I could be a guardian angel," retorted Peter. "Maybe you should follow your own advice."
"Yes, you're right," Oliver agreed, nodding.
And they left the airport. Peter found his aunt talking to a security guard about his badly parked car. Then she found her nephew, hugging him.
"Oh, do you remember Oliver Queen?"said Peter. (Addressing Oliver.) "It's my aunt May."
"Hello ma'am," replied Oliver, shaking hands with his friend's aunt. "I remember you."
"We saw each other at Tony Stark's funeral," said May.
"Indeed, you can be proud of your nephew," replied Oliver. "He's truly amazing."
"Thank you," May replied with a smile (Then she addressed Peter.) "Where are your bags? Oh, right. They got blown up."
Oliver was amused, then he whispered in Peter's ear:
"Tell me, is there really something between your aunt and Happy?"
"That's what I will find out later," replied the young man.
Then he shook his friend's hand from another Earth.
"Thanks for everything, Green Arrow."
"It was a pleasure… Peter Parker," Oliver replied, shaking his hand. "Never forget what I told you. And keep doing good in your city."
"You can do the same on your Earth," said Peter.
"Maybe, yes, we'll see. Good luck, kid."
Then the two parted. Oliver went to a quiet corner, out of sight, then took out the extrapolator which brought him back to Earth – 1.