chapter five
The Avengers were already in the conference hall when the tour group walked in. Loki was there too. As was Spider-Man, despite him being rushed into the Med Bay the night before.
The bandages wrapped under his torso were covered by his suit, it was like he’d never been hurt. Max herded the group to the tables they had lined up.
“Alright kids,” he said, “go ask your questions now.”
Spider-Man was shocked to see several people line up in front of him. He answered their questions in a way that too much wouldn’t be revealed. And then, Flash was there. In front of him.
“Hi, Spider-Man!” Peter had never heard Flash’s voice so squeaky or high before.
“Hey.”
Flash wrung his hands, one could say he was nervous. “What’s it like doing what you do? What made you want to do it?”
“I like helping people and making sure the city’s safe. I decided to do it to help the little guy.” Peter shrugged. “Not too many people ever help the average citizens from robberies or kidnappings. That’s why I do it.”
Flash eyes were shining. “That sounds amazing. You’re a real hero.”
Spider-Man smiled. “Thanks.”
Flash ducked out of the line and went to ask the other’s questions. Ned was next in line.
“Hey, Spidey.”
“Hi.”
“Should you even be doing this?”
Peter shrugged. “I have fast healing.”
“If you’re sure. I’m going to talk to Mr. Stark.” Ned waved and moved out of the line, moving to Tony’s.
Peter settled back in the chair and let his eyes shut behind the mask. No one else was in his line. Someone walked up behind him. He turned. “Hey Clint.”
“Tony says you have to go back to the Med Bay.”
“Alright.”
Clint shooed Peter off the chair and sat in it. HE put his feet up on the table and shooed Peter away. “Go on. You can come back down. Dr. Cho just has to check you.”
“Okay. Don’t steal all my questions.”
Clint put a hand on his chest and gasped. “I would never.”
“Bye.” Peter flipped out of the room, waving as he went.
“So! Who wants to ask me their questions about Spidey?” Clint asked. A grin spread across the face. More people lined up at his spot, eager to hear what The Hawkeye had to say about Spider-Man.