Chapter 4: Ch.4 Friendly neighbourhood vampire.
-Downtown, New York City -
-Spiderman POV-
High up in the air, our hero swings from one side of the street to the next. Staying vigilant while complaining about the day.
"Why, every criminal shows up at the worst moment, first car hijackers by the library while I was preparing for the tests, then a pair of oddballs robing a jewellery store and then a lunatic with a bullseye on the forehead throwing blades and knives."
I continued to swing until the web shooters
on my wrists started to beep. Indicating me, that I need to change the cartridge. Checking out my spare cartridges, I couldn't get more depressed about the fact that I only had 3 left. Enough to get back home. I will need to make a new batch of web fluid. But it's not cheap and being a freshman student, I will have to find a part-time job." It's hard to believe that I will find a good job with my record of absence. Well, I better get home or aunt May going to get worried."
As I was swinging I heard a gunshot. Followed by several other gunshots from a nearby street alley. "Better check it out. I said while lowering down and sticking to the wall.
I saw a young age man, probably my age or older, in a black trench coat with a pair of orange sunglasses pointing a gun at a person who is on his knees and is in physical pain from a variety of gunshot wounds. And nearby there are some other people who are in a similar position. It may be a drug deal gone wrong. Not losing any time, I shot my webs on the gun and pulled the gun out of the hands of the person with the sunglasses.
I pushed a switch at the back of my mask to mask my voice and with a serious voice, I said.
"Cover and fear, because Spiderman is here."
It's a work in progress. I have to come up with a better way to announce my entrance.
But this did work, looking at the man who was scared to even respond to my presence.
"Listen, spiderman this doesn't concern you. And they started it first." Said Cain with an annoyed face.
Okay, maybe not scared but better he paying attention to me that the other guys.
Nead to take him out fast.
Jumping down I webbed the glasses and pulled out of the way for a hit. I don't hit people who wear glasses.
As the glasses came off I saw the man's eyes.
"Why, what big and shiny eyes you have."
I have a feeling that this will not end well when my fist contacted the face of the man.
The man who was pushed back by my hit got into a fighting position and made an angry smile that showded his canines extending.
"Why, what big teeth you have a are you rela...."
Before I could finish my joke the man ran at me and reached for my neck and at that moment my spider sense was going crazy.
I punched the left side of his jaw hoping to knock him out, but he was ready to guard against my attack. He blocked the hit and gave me a high kick in the chest. That sent me smashing against the wall and a bit stunned.
My spider sense didn't know what was going to happen, but it was able to inform me of danger. Does he have the power to disrupt my sense?
"Great, another enhanced," I said as I was watching the people leaving with the wounded.
He was closing the distance between us and
he didn't waste his time and continued throwing punches.
"Listen, I do not want to hurt you, and they were at fault for attacking me. I didn't want to kill them only to teach them a lesson." The man said.
"Oh really, that means you didn't shoot first?"
I asked knowing the answer.
"When you are at a gunpoint its best to make the first move. So we should stop this childish fight and talk like reasonable people." The man says with a small smile and he became less tense.
I got my chance.
I then went back with a backflip and managed to get a good hit that stunned him. At the moment I could hear his skull making a funny noise. The moment he was trying to get it together I webd his legs and arms.
"Well, you got yourself in a sticky situation.
And don't think that you're going to get out of this it's my homemade web trap. Stay a bit, the police would love to hear your story "I said happily, having him beaten.
To which the man only smiled.
-Cain POV-
It was a very tough fight, for the most part, I know he is at least 2 times stronger and that he has some skills in fighting for what it's worth. But he depends on his spider's sense too much and that will cost him dearly.
I think I'm lucky to have been able to get a couple of hits, but I can't find a way to get him to calm down and talk to me.
Then he did a backflip and got me in the chin that made me feel a bit sick. As I tried to get a little bit of clear head, then he webd me.
And in an arrogant voice said.
"Well, you got yourself in a sticky situation.
And don't think that you're going to get out of this it's my homemade web. Stay a bit, the police would love to hear your story "
This fight has been going on for too long, there is only one chance of getting him.
I smiled at him. And with my full strength, I ripped off the web.
I started to think of a way to achieve a potential ceasefire. This was going to be a gamble.
I closed the gap between me and him and started to throw punches and get a good feeling of his capabilities.
He's obviously has been taught how to fight.
"So you can take a punch and give it back two folds, who trained you." I tried to talk about things while I dodged several hits, from Spiderman.
"It's a good friend, which is not you and why are we having this conversation, "Spiderman asked as he was in the middle of blocking my right hand.
"Well, I was wondering if it was Uncle Ben who taught you," I said In a calm voice.
That got his attention, which gave the perfect opportunity to finish this. I pushed closer to him and grabbed his wrist and with a judo throw, I slammed him to the ground while still holding his wrist.
"Let's say that this is a draw. I have no interest in hurting you, but you can still get up and fight and if you win. I will be arrested for something and will have to disclose your identity, Peter."
The shock in his eyes was obvious. He didn't move, hoping that this was ower I let go of his wrist. He slowly got up and stared at me.
In the meantime, I could hear a siren coming close to our location. Guess someone called the police. I think I might have gone overboard a bit.
"It would be a good idea to get away from here, "I suggested.
Spidey gave me a strange stere.
" Fine, but you will have to answer my questions". I gave a nod to Spiderman and we started to make a move.
-On a rooftop of a new apartments building -
-Downtown -
It was an interesting talk if you could call it.
But I wanted to make Peter trust me. I did disclose that I am a vampire and I come from a world similar to this, but without heroes. The only heroes are in comics. Who one of them is in front of me.
He at first, glance at me like I was a crazy person, but once I got to the point of his story he was all ears, I didn't tell him too much for the sake of not being wrong in some cases.
In this timeline uncle, Ben didn't die, he was able to get the gunman to give him the gun.
Flint Marko even protect Ben when his partner wanted to shot. He was injured, but he was okay. In court, Ben gave a statement that helped Flint Marko to get a light sentence of 2 years and is helping the Marko family.
Because of this, Peter chose to be Spiderman.
However, he was sad to hear that it could be different from the way it played out.
I was thinking of why I was able to get friendly with Peter and partial It was thanks to Charisma, but as well because of how Peter is as a person. He was a smart kid who didn't have an ego and a strong sense of morals.
He gave a feeling of trust.
However, he did ask if I have killed anyone.
I answered truthfully, adding that they were not without blood on their hands. And that I don't hurt the innocent.
After that, being Spidey to lighten the mood he asked several stupid questions.
"Ar you afraid of crosses or if a cross is sided like an x do you get the same effect?
Do you sleep in a coffin or you are the hang upside down guy?
Do you use the toilet?"
The cringed questions set the mood back.
I was interested in why the getup. The answer made me laugh, each day he was going to fight crime, he either damage it until unusable or covered by a sticky substance that is hard to remove. He even had to fight in underwear.
This was his last spare (prototype suit).
I was planning to make a costume for my hero person. And told I could give a hand in the production of suits. We shake hands with an agreement to help out each other. And that he was to tell no one about the things I said.
We swapped our contact numbers and I even got one of his web shooter which I broke in the fight. With a promise to fix and upgrade it.
Once back in the hotel I was tired and needing a rest. Vlad informed that I was injured more than I thought. Broken 3 ribs, fractured skull, the jaw had a minor damaged and the blood to fix it was now at 45% I will have to find later a blood supply.
Once on the bed, I got a message from the Tompsons
[The history is active have a good time with your new identity. If you are In need of a new identity, we will do you a discount.]
"So finally I can get a safe haven," I said with a smile. Vlad in the meantime informed me that I got achievements.
[Achievement 'Infamous'(One of the robbers took a video of your fight with Spiderman, no audio and video ends after your judo throw.The criminal elements are holding you in a better light.)< Unlock System shop 'Infamous Cole MacGrath bloodline'> ]
[ Achievement 'Web friend' (You are on friendly terms with Spiderman and he is your first friend. So don't screw up.) < Awarded addition Intelligence point>]
[Additional BP +20 000 SP +20 000 for getting achievements]
I have been left without words, I didn't think that I would be so lucky. I think I own Spidy big favour. Well, let check out the System Shop.
In front of me pops up a purple screen with a tree with several windows showing me skills and abilities as well as the point count.
SP 25 000.
The first thing I noticed was that besides the first window all the rest are dark. I think that it is a progressive system until I get the necessary skill it will not let me get the next skill.
Well better start with the first skill. I press on the window and a text message appears.
[User wishes to become a Conduit the process will take 2-3 hours the price is SP 15 000 (Yes/No)]
I pressed yes and at that moment I was in terrible pain. My blood felt like it's on fire, bones and flesh started to rip apart and mending back again over and over. I bite the pillow hoping that I would not scream and to somehow relieve the pain. Then it came to me that this would last for at least 3 hours. I cursed for my greed.
After the 3 hours of agonizing pain, I was in no mood to continue and started to sleep.
It was 12:00 when I woke up and I was thinking about acquiring some skills from the Blood shop.
I should have enough points to get some decent skills. I bought skills in Finance, Science and Technology to level 2. The rest Academic, Subterfuge, Persuasion, Leadership and Investigation to level 1. I think that this was the best choice for the time being. It will give me some advantages when I going to get an HQ.
I asked Vlad why the System Shop put me through such a hell of a transformation, while Blood Shop only making me feel a bit tired or having a slight headache.
[You are breaking natural laws of order to get new powers that are not in the Blood Shop. While the Blood Shop is a part of you and is a natural progression of a vampires evolution.]
After the talk, I checked my stats.
Name: Cain Williams
Title:
The Firstborn Vampire
(The First vampire who walked into the existence Doesn't get damaged in daylight)
The Alpha Conduit
(Conduits are the result of a rare mutation in human beings. You are the first to be able to achieve this leap in evolution)
Age:(16)16,000 years old
Health:100%
Blood:32%
Disciplines:
Presence:0
Auspex:1
Heightened Senses
(The Vampires senses sharpen to a supernatural degree, Giving them the ability to see in pitch darkness, hear an ultrasonic frequency and smell the fear of covering prey)
Sense the unseen
(The sense of the vampire becomes attuned to dimensions beyond the mundane, allowing to sense presence otherwise hidden from the naked eye.)
Celerity:0
Attributes:
Strength:1(You Definitely are able to break open a steel door(450kg, a large human you can rip to pieces, Your Conduit gene gives added strength. ))
Dexterity:1(Your agility is impressive, and your coordination is as good as any trained amateur, Your Conduit gene gives added speed.)
Stamina:1(Several days of hard hiking with a backpack is no problem for you, Your Conduit gene gives added stamina.).
Charisma:1(Generally likeable despite your undead nature, you may even have friends)
Manipulation:0(average human)
Composure:1(You can subdue your predatory instincts in most case situations)
Intelligence:2(You are enlightened, able to piece together clues without difficulty.
You can recall and analysis information from books or your senses.)
Wits:0(average human)
Resolve:-1(worse than human)
Skills:
Streetwise:1(You know which gangs operate in the area, including their colours and rivalries.As well, info of lowest members.)
Brawl:1(You received some training in hitting someone hard and accurately.)
Firearms:1(You know how to handle a gun properly and how to fix and maintain it.)
Craft:1(You know what are you doing and your craftsmanship is admired for the functionality.)
Security:1(You can pick a modern lock, pickpocket, hotwire a car or shoplift with ease.)
Melee:1(Your clear competent with a weapon give attackers pause to think about retreating.)
Stealth:1(You can sneak by casual observers and stalk unknown victims without raising any attention to yourself.)
Finance:2(You are able to assess and trace the wealth of others, and broker financial deals. Generally, you can appraise art, property, or any other non-criminal goods.
As well you can manage a corporate division and know when a good investment comes your way.)
Academic:1(Basic university education with a four-year degree.)
Subterfuge:1(You can tell believable, simple lies.)
Persuasion:1(You know how to convince others that you know what best for them.)
Leadership:1( You have the ability to lead a crowd or a small team of individuals without problems.)
Investigation:1(You are able to spot clues and interpret them. And trace missing persons.)
Technology:2(You have a solid grasp on technology and understanding of how to make something new. As well you can make and operated drones with ease.)
Science:2(You dabbled in science and understand the principles behind the building blocks of life. It's a easy task for you to make a working lab.And fix any scientific equipment.)
System skills:
-Conduits gene-
-Cole MacGrath Bloodline-
Enhanced Strength: Most Conduits possess supreme strength that is above the average person. This trait also allows them to fight off several heavily armed opponents without tiring, even while being near death. They also gain greater strength when tapping into their powers, which charges them on a molecular level and causes them to generate greater force and cause greater damage. When this happens, they generate an aura that possesses the traits of their element.
Particle Charge Manipulation: Conduits can generate great amounts of energy and force between molecules and particles around them, on them, or even part of them, allowing them to generate greater kinetic energy and other forces. This allows them to perform greater physical feats than humans.
Enhanced Durability: Conduits are far more resistant to physical harm than a normal person.
Enhanced Stamina: Conduits tire slower than a normal person, but not indefinitely.
Healing Factor: Conduits heal faster than the normal person, allowing them to fully heal and recover in minutes, especially when exposed to their element. Their healing takes place on a molecular level, instantly re-materializing any part of their anatomy that is damaged. This causes them to be unable to succumb to regular injuries and an exponential amount of damage would be required in order to be killed. Conduits' healing only takes effect after a minute. Exposure to their element makes their healing fully repair them in a millisecond. It would seem that the clothing they wear is also repaired as they show no sign of damage after a conduit uses their fast healing even if torn through. Their healing generates an aura with the traits of their element.
Advantages:
Looks: Beautiful (possible model)
Mark of the Vampire Goddess
(provides mental and spiritual defence)
(Gives access to blood and system shop)
Systems inventory
(Access to side dimensions for storage purposes)
Currently in inventory:
Bag with money and a black book.
2 Springfield Range Officer(15shots*9mm)
SPAS-12 Pump action shotgun (5shots*12GA)
Springfield 1903A4 Bolt action rifle (30 point calibre )
Mercenary outfit with a kitsune mask.
Knives and daggers.
14 bodies.
ID and other documents.
Boxes of ammo and guns.
Several body armours.
Bag of gadgets.
Laptop.
Blood points:1 000
System points:10 000
I wasn't expecting to get such a great skill the Healing Factor can save me in case of injuries and money and time for repairs of my hero suit. Best not mention it to Peter.
It was time for me to move away from this place, I picked up anything that I had put on the side in the inventory and progressed to get out of the room. As I went to see the hotel owner I gave him the keys and additional money for the service and to make a good impression relationship in case I will need a place to lay low.
I called a taxi to take me to my next destination.
NY-Downtown centre-
I got out of the cab with the bag filled with money, facing the tall building in front of me I went in. The building lobby was a massive space decorated with golden decorations with white marble floor and several cubicles that serve ques of people and rooms made of glass for private talks. The people around are all dressed in black and looking smart, having either an expensive watch that shines with gems or other signs of wealth. The only thing that's sticks out is me a young man in nearly all black in a trench coat with sunglasses.
"Sorry sir, can I help you?" came a voice from the side.
"Yes, I would like to open an account with your bank, "I replied with a sweet smile that made the banks greater blush.
" Certainly Sir, please come with me." The greater urged me to get into the glass room and wait until she brings a branch representative. It wasn't long before I was introduced to a representative. A tall man in his 40.With dark brown hair and deep blue eyes.
" Good day sir my name is Alex I have been informed you want to open an account with our bank. I must inform you that we mostly do business with high-level clients and possibly this bank would be ill-advised for you."He gave me a respected look while waiting for my reply.
I gave my best smile."I'm thankful for your consideration. But I do think that this bank will be better to suit my needs as for the financial services I would like to deposit 2 000 000$ and to see your property catalogue that has been foreclosed." hearings this the bank representative got up and started to get a catalogue from one of the desks and couple of documents forms for the necessary paperwork.
While I presented the money and ID with some documents, they at first were sceptical about why I had money In the bag, but once they had my papers they understood that I was an orphan and the money might be an inheritance. But better to be sure if it was not counterfeit. So they took the money to check.
It didn't take long for the results coming clean.
The necessary paperwork was done quickly as I only had to put signatures to the dotted line. Once done I was checking out the property that the bank owned. It was an interesting selection of properties that would be great to own and operate. Until I saw a property that was a bit strange.
A large warehouse with a 3 storey building near the Brooklyn Harbour. It's a large property worth of 800 000$. The information on this property detailed that the owner at first made it as a custom shop for cars, boats and other things for wealthy client's. Later he made a house on the property so he could monitor the shop's progress. The property has an underground parking space for at least 15 cars and a docking station for 3 boats.
The strange thing is that the property is worth double the amount of money that the bank is charging and it was on the market for a year.
I smelled a scam.
I asked Alex about the property and he said that the bank's manager is in charge of the property. Then it was clear that the manager is somehow profiting from the property and I have a feeling it has something to do with Hammerhead.
I think that this is a good thing for me. So I made a request to Alex to get the manager to buy the property.
-On the property -
- Brooklyn, NY -
The manager was extremely excited to show me the property and the other things that were in the warehouse. Around the property was a strong stone fence with barbed wire, guessing that the previous owner had some decent thinking to do this. The warehouse had already been made to be able to do any custom jobs as well had a small lab on the site for mixing alloys and other things as well as industrial graded chemicals. The house has 3 floors, on the first floor, you had the office space, guest rooms with all necessity. On the 2 floor, you had several empty rooms, a kitchen and on the side of the balcony a swimming pool. Lastly, on the 3 floor, you had the master bedroom with a bathroom. As well as a small observation deck.
After we checked the property I signed the necessary paperwork. And started to put some of my things out for betterer usage.
Once finished I called Peter to come to my place. While it would be an hour for him to get to me, I would have time to fix/upgrade his web-shooter.
I had some scraps and electronics for fixing. I was in the process of dismantling his shooters, the moment I had it dismantled I could see what was broken and what wasn't. It was strange I was able to understand how to fix it and how to upgrade it with the things I had. (Best to describe he had a technopathic understanding)
I did put an improved web launcher that would make it easier for webbing people. As we'll improve its durability with an additional metal layer and this would give a bit of weight to his punches, I wanted to put a teaser web but I don't see how I would be able to direct the flow without the web fluid. I will have to ask Peter for the formula.
I made a couple of more gadgets which I'm going to present to Peter.
If was around 17:40 and I went out to greet Peter. I was on the street near the wall. Watching out for Peter and then it hit me, I don't know how he looks in this world. I took my mobile phone and was just preparing to call Peter when suddenly somebody grabbed my shoulder.
"Morning Cain sorry for spooking you" a young voice came from the left side. I turned to face Peter and I was impressed. It was Thomas Holland (From Spiderman the Homecoming) bit younger than in the movies and not so geeky looking. About 168cm in height and with some muscle mass.
" No worries Pete come on in and I'm going to show you around. You are going to love what I did with your web shooters" I told him with excitement.
Once I showed him around the place. He had questions about whether I got the money.
It was a hassle to explain the difference between stealing and acquisition of assets.
But in the end, he agreed that it's better than the money getting back to the Kingpin.
He was impressed with my work on the shooter. I made him shoot both shooters and compare the web line. His was a simple straight line, while my had been woven into several strings. The result is that my shooter makes it stronger than his. I have been able to deduce that his web fluid becomes semi-hard once it has contact with air, and at the same time it gets stretched out and is not as strong as you can expect. I told him that I was going to be able to improve his formula for web-fluid.
He was surprised to learn that there are other ways to use his webs, like an adhesive for construction purposes, medical care as a pressure patch and for clothing.
We both started to experiment with different types of mixtures that showed interesting results.
After that, we started to fix his costume once I got my hands on it. Something snapped in me. And I couldn't help but notice that it was not a good look for spidy to have this on.
I was trying to make him give in to wearing a new suit that I was going to make. It was not an easy job he had questions about this and that. I am not saying that I have been a perfectionist but I can't find the reason for my behaviour. I had a great leather fabric in the storage space which will look good.
The suite was covered in a mixture of Web-3(An strong rubbery substance that would give the suit more defence against electrical energy and water damage. While the inside was bolstered by a 3cm Web-15 compound(A type of gel fabric that hardens on impact giving a moderated defence and isolates from outside elements). Web-15 I put in in cases if Peter gets to meet the Shocker. His new suit looks like the suite from Spiderman on PS4(red, blue and white arachnid as a finishing touch. It was a great copy, of course, I had to add a utility belt of a similar colour scheme to put all the gadgets. Peter put it on and was running around like a school girl in love."I love it! The new version will be able to survive longer and I will not have to mow the lawns of the neighbours."
Peter happily said.
After his suit, I made my own suit for the hero persona. The face will be covered by a single dark red domino mask similar to Nightwing that has been processed with the Web-15 and Web-3. I don't want it to melt on my face or catch on fire.
Together with a sleeveless bodysuit made of Web-3 and some red fabrics. And a black leather jacket with a hood that has been altered to stick to my back without it coming off with Web-3 and Web-15. With pants that have gone through the same process.
For weapons, I simply using 2 police nightsticks that have some gold and copper wires for my conduit powers and roughly weighing 40 kilos each.
For now, I have 3 suits.
1)Mercenary that will be used to make attacks on Kingpin territories.
2) Cain's outfit for the average daily activities.
3)Hero outfit for interacting with the heroes.
Peter gave me a glance over."Nice, simple but still nice. So what's your hero name?" he asked while tinkering with his belt.
"I was thinking of calling myself, Tempest" I honestly answered.
"Why you are a vampire, wouldn't it be best for a different name that suits your powers" Peter gave me a strange look.
"I don't want to use my vampiric powers in the open, as to have a hidden Ace in case of trouble. And the suite is still a work in progress you didn't make your suit from the first draft."
" Ok fair enough, but I still don't understand why your name will be Tempest?"Peter asked.
I raise my hand and concentrated on the bioenergy inside of me, it was like a muscle, that responded to my will. The hand started to shoot out small crimson-red lightning sparks.
" I didn't know you can do that, do you have other tricks hidden?" Peter gave me a curious glare.
I did inform him that I have loads of secret that he would like to know, but only time will tell if he will see them in action.
It was getting late and we decided to go on a test run, to check out the performance of the web shooters and my weapons. Witch in time I would upgrade.
On a different note, I need a way to make me more mobile. Because right now, I am swinging with Spiderman while holding on to his neck. It's terrifying for both of us.
For me, I don't like the freefall feeling when he gains the momentum for the next swing.
For him, THERE IS A VAMPIRE AROUND HIS NECK that he knows will not bite him, probably, mostly certain.
As on cue, we could hear sirens coming from the distance and we needed to check it out.
I really didn't like the quick turns he did mid-flight and neither did he as I was putting more strength to hold on.
"This is the last time I take you for a swing."
Spiderman gave me an annoyed look while we were closing on the action.
Once we were close we landed on top of a building the police were surrounding a warehouse near the industrial sector.
We could hear the police officer shouting to release the hostages and come out of your hands up.
I and Peter looked at each other we knew what we had to do, but I had a feeling this isn't going to be easy.
< Mission alert>
[ Save the hostages, subdue the criminals and disarm the bombs. Time-limit 1 hour.]
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MrBSmith I'm sorry again for the delay, it has been a busy week for me, not to mention the heat.
I have to apologise for the start of the Chapter. I had some anger issues at the start of the Chapter I brutally beat up Spiderman once I read it over I changed it but you can still feel the flow of the story. I didn't want Spiderman to be hurt so now we're like friends
On the 12 of this month, I'm going on holidays. So you can expect more chapters coming out.
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