Brand New Day

(AN: Hello again everyone! Told you I'd be back. And so is Jason, Akiko, and all the heroes and villains! Now this story, unlike the last story this one will be told from multiple first person POVs, but Now let's get busy!)

(Akiko POV)

I do not want to get up. Getting up is the last thing I wanted to do, she didn't even want to be awake right now. But here I was, laying down in bed, side of my face buried in my pillow with the bedsheets down to my waist with of my hands on either side of my head.

My neck was killing her from being craned to the side for who knows how long. Pushing myself up slightly with my hands, rolling up onto my back, I swung my arms out outstretched. I frowned when I found the space next to my right empty.

Oh course he was already gone. I opened my eyes, the darkness of the room didn't hide the turned over blankets beside me. I sighed, the week was up and he did need to get to "work". So I up in bed and stretched my arms up over her head.

Tossing the comforter off my legs, she swung them over the side of the bed, that's when I noticed a note on the small table on my side of the bed. Picking up the paper, I tried to read it but my eyes were a little blurry from just walking up. When it finally turned legible, I finally was able to read it.

'Dearest Akiko.' I was smiling already. 'I didn't want to wake you. But I had to go, first to the bathroom, then I had to head out on patrol. But I'll meet you for breakfast at that little café on Renu Ave. promise. Love Jason.' it read before I set it back down. Right, breakfast date, almost forgot about that. she thought

Standing up from bed, I stretched my left arm over to the left, and braced it with my right arm before going the same with my right arm. Morning stretches were part of my morning routine over two years now, way back when I was learning from master Chi. After finishing up the exercises, I looked to Windows to see that Jason closed the blinds on his way out.

Little things like that made my day.

Walking to the closet, I opened the door and looked over what there was, biting my lip as I looked over her wardrobe. It was summer, thank goodness, so something to show some skin. And meanwhile my boyfriend is wearing a full body skintight suit. A smile tugged at my lips.

Throwing on a plain white skirt that ended just blew my knees with some stitching on the end and a short sleeve red button up blouse. Giving myself a once over, I moved on to the bathroom. Looking at my reflection in the mirror, I saw my hair was still in a mess.

Now don't her wrong, I pride myself on my looks. I work hard to look good. Hell I've been doing a multi weekly workout session for a while now just to stay in shape. But it wasn't everything, I doesn't gussy up every day just for the sake of looking good.

I loves Jason, but I does not ask him to to wear a suit everyday you understand. Grabbing my comb on the countertop, I got rid of the bed head hair. Hey I can look good, but no one can make bed head look good out in the middle of the street.

I ran fingers through her black, red tipped locks. What to go with today? Ponytail? I gathered the hair in one hand and pulled it behind her head, Nah doesn't work. Plus I'm out of hair ties. Maybe just let it hang? I let the hair go, shaking my head until some hair was hanging over her shoulders, and just above her eyes. Wild. But controlled as well, poetic. I thought sarcastically as I brushed her teeth before finished touching up.

(000)

The Café Jason mentioned in his note was a corner side coffee shop. It was a small building with a courtyard near the sidewalk separated by a fence. Walking through the gate, I spotted him sitting at a table near the fence, away from the others. He wore some cargo shorts and a orange red shirt, his fair skinned legs exposed to the outside air. At his side was his satchel he took to college.

Probably where his costume was. He looked up at me with those blue eyes of his and small smile that made me mirror it. "Hey there tiger. I missed you this morning." I said as I sat down, adding some longing to my voice, not enough for concern, but enough for him to know that I did miss him in bed.

In the table where two cups of coffee, "Well I hope your favorite mix makes up for it, along with this." he said, presenting a chi are brownie e had hidden under a napkin. What was I pouty about again? I suddenly can't remember.

I saw a smirk appear on his face as I pulled the plate with the brownie over to me. "Maybe I'm a little forgiving. So, find anything with your time?" I asked, taking a small bite of the chocolate goodness.

What? It's chocolate. It's awesome.

Jason shook his head, "Nah. Just a purse snatcher. Still worth it." he said with a shrug. Jason would probably kick himself if he didn't catch the petty thief, he was sweet like that. Well that and he would have a guilt trip about it.

"I imagine. So...Pema and them are coming back today." I started, Jason slouched in his chair at my reminder. Ever since Jason's aunt and uncle found out about his secret, he's been hesitant to share that part of his life with them. And honestly, I'd be too in his shoes, I mean the whole cross dimensional trip he went on with all the other Spider-Men still made my head spin trying to wrap my head around it.

But having someone else to talk to about it, it can only help right.

"Yeah...no chance we can skip it and just keep each other company?" he asked weakly, knowing that he was going to have to go either way. I shook my head, causing his head to lower, "Worth a shot."

I reached my hand out and clasped it on his, "Don't worry. Look, Korra is having a party for everyone and you'll have fun. Besides, they can handle it." I said. Jason tended to underestimate the people closest to him, like the time I roasted the Green Goblin's mask, or the time I took out a few Equalists...you get the picture. "Just give them a shot. They'll surprise you."

Jason smiled at me, "Optimistic huh? I guess I could give it a shot." he said, shrugging his shoulders. I rolled my eyes before taking a sip of my tea. Ah, three sugars, just how I liked it.

"I love you Jason. They do too. Besides, it's not like you have to tell them everything. Like who cares how you met Kraven?" I asked with a shrug.

He nodded with a thoughtful look, "Yeah I know. But there are a few things." he pointed out.

He was right of course, like Verrick, the Green Goblin, Xang, former friend turned into Venom. Even my dad, Carnage. But God knows where he's at now. Who knows maybe the Symbiote took him to Athe country side. He's sipping his a drink on the front porch...still a weird image.

"You wanna make a list?" I asked jokingly.

He smiled, "Oh yeah, a who's who guide to Spider-Man, you'd need a dictionary." he joked. Unfortunately most of our lives could be a comic book with all the stuff that's been going on. After finishing my food and drink, Jason walked with me down the street, our hands entwined together. "So how's classes? They open back up yet?"

With the whole Harmonic Convergence end of the world, things had changed around the world. The city was the worst, along with a new forest growing overnight in the city, a great number of government establishments were...how to put this? You know when you have a board game? Imagine of someone took the board and flung it off to the side.

Law enforcement was still working though, Lin Beifong made sure of that, but the Northern WaterTribe was up shits creek with barely a boat left after their leader tried to throw the world into darkness. The Earth Kingdom had gone into a kind of media blackout, we hadn't even gotten a later from Aaron, Jason's clone, ever since he dropped by.

I felt Jason nudge my shoulder, "Hello? Earth to Aki? You hear me?" he asked, shaking me out of my daze.

"Yeah I'm listening, go on." I urged, trying to play off my little moment.

"You weren't listening were you?" He asked, being caught I shook my head. "Well I was saying, you look beautiful today." He started, causing my chest to clench, "And that I should get going, Marvel is up and running and we do need rent if I re-." he pointed out.

I leaned over and pressed my lips against his, cutting him off. When I pulled away, he had a smirk tugging at his lips. "You can't stay?" I asked, trying to goad him into some more time to ourselves. "You can make up your absence this morning."

He seemed to think about the offer, I always came first before his being Spider-Man did. All of his friends and family did. But when I see him think it over and look at me? I can't help but smile.

"I need money." He said on one hand.

"And that's new how?" I asked. What we're not wealthy, I'm not ashamed of it. Ninety nine percent right?

"But we do need money." he urged again, he was thinking again. This time it didn't take him as long. "I'll pick you up and we'll head over to the island together. Sounds good?"

I smiled widely, "Perfect." I wanted before kissing him on the cheek. He took that as his signal to go, his gags slipped out of mine slowly until our fingertips lost contact with one another.

As he walked away, I turned on my heel and started on my way, maybe some more money would be good. I'll pick up my work clothes from home and head to the theatre. As I walked down the street past the café, a few people stood up from their seats and pointed up to the sky.

"WOOHOO!" I heard him yelp. Turning my head back around, my gaze went up to the blur of red and blue swing over my head.

I smiled as I shook my head, I'm in love with that guy...and I wouldn't trade a damn thing for it.

(Jason POV)

God I love that girl.

As I swung through the cityscape, I took glances down at the street for anything that needed my attention. My new suit made a few heads turn, Peter gave me this as a gift after my old one got destroyed fighting Morlun. It's been about a week since I got back from the Spider-Verse, as I've referred to it as, and things were back to normal.

I swung around the side of a building, my spider sense rang in my head, causing me to drop in time to avoid one of the spirit vines stretching between buildings.

Well...almost back to normal. With the spirit wilds in the city, people had reported seeing sprits bear the outskirts of the area. Personally, I've been staying out of that place. I've been to the spirit would, and let's just say that the laws of physics are not that well enforced.

Spinning another line, I swooped over a crevice in the street. And of course when he trashed the city, Unatar decides to break the prison open. So the super-villains were back out, unfortunately while all us heroes were busy saving the day they fled the city like rats from a sinking ship.

Jumping off a webline, I fell on top of a lamppost, across the street was the Daily Marvel. The skyscraper was twenty stories tall, on top of the building was a sign with the initials DM on the rooftop. This place was unaffected during the Harmonic Convergence. I've worked here since I started being Spider-Man, back when Stan was the editor.

Now...I worked for his son. Jonah. Who hates Spider-Man. You see the irony right? I'm not the only one.

Spraying a webline up into a alleyway, I stuck to the wall as I pulled my satchel off my shoulder, opening it up, I began to disrobe down to my boxers and pulled out my civilian clothes as fast as I could. Last thing I need is to go swinging around in my underwear, press would have a field day.

Once fully changed, I dropped down to street level and looked out from the alleyway to make sure no one saw me. Stepping out onto the sidewalk, I rushed across the street to the Marvel. Passing through the lobby, I entered the elevator and rode it up to the top floor.

Just as I was about to step out into the bullpen, I stopped myself as s copy boy rushed past me. I probably would be trampled a hundred times over if not for my Spidey sense. Walking past the other reporters, I put my bag down at my desk and sat in my chair.

My workspace was nothing special really, a plain wood desk with a few pictures on it, one of them was of me with my Aunt Pema, Uncle Tenzin, and my cousins. Pema was my mother's sister, however they lost touch years ago when my mom left her family. They were kind of control freaks or something, I never prodded into it all that much.

As for my dad? He left before I was born, but he worked for Hiroshi Sato at Future Industries. But after that? No idea. Of course he left me a gift, a Spirit Symbiote monster that tried to possess my mind, body, and soul.

You know. Just like any father would.

The other picture was of Me, Akiko, and our friends, Mako, Bolin, and Asami. I had my arms around Akiko's waist from behind her, Korra had the brothers Mako and Bolin in head locks while Asami laughed at the Avatar's antics.

I smiled at the pictures, no matter how crazy life got for me? My family was there.

Man I'm worried about nothing, Pema and Tenzin will be fine. I'll be fine. Everything will be fine. "OROU GET IN HERE!" I nearly fell out of my seat at Jonah's volume. How that man isn't mute is beyond me. Standing from my seat I made my way to Jonah's office, opening the door , I saw a new addition to his wall of headlines.

My headline. Verrick was the Green Goblin.

I'd be lying if I didn't take pride in the fact he was exposed now. But he escaped, but no matter where he is he can't keep his secret any longer. "OROU! QUIT DAYDREAMING!" Jonah yelled, knocking me out of my daze.

Jonah sat back down in his chair, his flat top hair was greying along with his mustache. Kinda like the cigars he smoked, "Now listen! Just because you got a one in a million story doesn't mean the nine hundred ninety nine thousand nine hundred and ninety nine other stories your going to make can be any less good!" he stated.

I had to take a second to register all those nines. "O-Ok." it was the only thing to say really.

"Now get started! Your week is up!" he ordered me, I backtracked out of his office back to my desk. Jonah was a good guy, deep down under all the yelling, smoking, and more yelling. Right where his heart should be.

Sitting down in my seat, I rested my head on the desk as I let out a sigh. Jonah was right of course, I did need to work. For one, we really did need money, and two...I need a ring for Aki. I don't know exactly when the thought came into my mind but ever since I got back its been in the back of my mind.

I actually got a bonus for the Green Goblin story, but I put all of it aside for the ring. Maybe another big story and I could afford it in no time, so the question is, what can I wrote about that will give me the big bucks?

I stared at my typewriter. Go on. Write...damn you make me money! I internally thought at the inanimate object.

Maybe it would help if I used it?

Jokes aside I do need a story. I glanced down at my bag with my costume inside. And if there's one thing Spidey can do, it's sell papers.

(000)

Ok unless I want my big story to be Spider-Man stops muggers, I'm lacking for a quality bi-line. As of now I was airborne, spinning a webline ahead of me to a flagpole I swung beside a skyscraper. Web swinging was something that was always fun. It was stupid and dangerous of course but it was fun.

Ok ok focus Orou. Story, story, where could I get a good story at? I wondered.

It wasn't like u didn't have options, there was Silvermaine's crew, but they were smart and were under the radar lately. Triads have been all but dissolved since Kingpin came onto the scene. And all the superviallns have been laying low that they haven't made a move since the Harmonic Convergence.

Shooting a webline downward, I swung through a intersection and leapt off, landing on a phone booth.

Now my costume didn't have pockets, last thing I need are my keys falling out while I'm crawling the side of a building you know? So I used a belt under the upper part of costume to hold things, pulling up the rim of my suit I pulled out a few coins from the clips.

Opening the door, I crohched from the ceiling as I picked up the phone and put the coins in. Dialing the number, I pulled up my mask as the phone rang. 'Hello?' I heard her asked.

I smiled, "Hey Korra, glad to see your back in town." I greeted warmly. Avatar Korra, one of the only people who knew my secret Identity. Before you ask, no we never dated or anything, if anything she's the big sister I never had, or wanted for that matter. But I'm grateful for her for keeping her mouth shut.

'Hey Jason, you just missed Pema, she went out to get things for the party. You are coming to it right?' she asked.

"Y-yeah. Of course..." I trailed off. Pema knew who I was as well, Tenzin too. I don't know why it bothered me so much but it felt...wrong that they did. Even with all the love and support they showed me.

'Your nervous. Aren't you?' Korra asked.

"That easy to tell?" I asked, it was a little surprising she knew from just my voice.

I was pretty sure she was nodding on her end. 'Yeah. Look, I get it...ok not completely, but I get it. When I was younger and found out I was the Avatar? My mom and dad didn't have a clue how to react to it, but after a while? We could talk about it over dinner.'

"Your right. Its not the same thing. Korra I've just...what if a news report comes out saying Spider-Man is a killer or something?" I asked. It wouldn't be the first time lies were spread about me.

'Ok your being stupid now. They know you, if your a killer then I'm a princess.'

"...but aren't you technically a princess? I mean your dad is the chief of the South Pole." I pointed out.

'...ok bad example. Just relax.' She said. 'So what's up with you?' she asked.

"Eh I'm just looking for a story. Nothing really-" I started before I saw a car pass by, for a split second I saw the passenger. Hammerhead. Enforcer for Kingpin, "On second thought Korra, I think something just came up." I said before hanging up.

Hammerhead wasn't just a street name, his skull was covered with a plate of adamantum. He could head but a man to death if he wanted, trust me I know. He wasn't really a big bad guy, but he was dangerous.

Fallowing his car from the air, I stayed up high as to not be seen by him or his driver. Fallowing him through the city, I swung around a corner to break their possible sight, landing on s ledge, I ran to the corner of the building, watching as the car turned down the street and parked alongside a abandoned apartment complex. Hammerhead stepped out of the car, the satomobile driving off as he walked towards the building.

I shot a webline to the building and swung across, aiming myself to the broken out window. I landed on all fours to not make a sound. Crawling to a few uprooted floorboards, I peeked down below to see Hammerhead wasn't alone. In the room was a man with pale skin, ghostly white really.

He was Tombstone, and these two's bosses hated one another. Ok I'm kinda confused, why would the number two's of Kingpin and Silvermaine be meeting here? When the room vibrated, I looked at the doorway to see the other guest.

I don't how he squeezed through the doorway, but Rhino was here as well. The man was a walking rank, both in size and strength. He rivaled mech tanks in terms of size, but when he got moving? It was a like a bulldozer and wrecking ball had a kid. He came to a stop in front of the crate the other two where gathered around.

The guy was stupid though. So, so, so stupid.

"So what you two doing here?" the giant asked the gangsters, the two looked at him dismissively.

"Same as you dumbass." Hammerhead said, making rhino clench his first in anger. Maybe I'll get super lucky and he'll take care of them for me?

"Your lucky doc told me not to whoop your asses." Rhino said, pointing a finger at both of them. Wait, Doc? Doctor Octopus sent him? I know they got history, Sinister Six and all, but then again, he was the Master Planner for a while. Could be he escaped and put his Planner Identity back together.

"I suppose Ock sent you to take this from us." Tombstone said, placing his hand on the lid of the crate. "We all payed one third for it, fair and square. So gentlemen, how do we settle this?" he asked the others.

"Simple. How much?" Hammerhead asked, digging into his coat pocket and pulling out a checkbook. "Way I see it, whoever wants it the most, should pay the most. Three hundred Yuans."

Tombstone glared at him, "Six hundred."

"Seven."

"Ten."

"Fifteen."

the two went back and forth for a while before Rhino simply had enough. "A million!" Ok now I was curious to see what was in this crate. When neither of the made a offer, Rhino grinned before grabbing the lid if the crate, he tore the wood off the top effortlessly.

Reaching inside, he pulled out a bike canister with a sealed lid. As Rhino raised it into the air, I shot a webline at if before giving it a firm pull to the web so that it was out of Rhino's grasp. "Woah there big fingers, I know you want the cookie but don't break the jar." I mocked.

"New deal! Whoever kills the spider gets the canister!" Hammerhead declared.

As Rhino lunged towards me, I couldn't help but think, this was a very bad idea in retrospect.

(Akiko POV)

"Pema, I'm honestly jealous you didn't cook for me growing up." I said as I cared a few grocery bags with the mother of Airbenders. After I finished working at the playhouse, I went to get a quick bite to eat when I found Pema shopping. And after seeing the food she was getting? I was looking towards the party even more.

Now I'm not a vegetarian, hell I'll usually take a slab of meat over a salad most days of the week. And I will admit I tried Pema's vegetarian food to simply be polite, but I didn't expect it to be so damn good!

Imagine if she made stake? Or pork chops? Damn you Airbenders why do you have to be stupid vegetarians!?

Where was I? Oh right, we met up, chatted for a bit, and I decided to walk with her through the city to the island. I had changed into my work clothes, some jean overalls with paint splatter across them, I also had a tee shirt covering my chest with equal amount of paint with my old sneakers with, you guessed it, paint.

Only I did pour porky paint every loop in the shoelaces a different color on purpose. I'll admit.

"I'm flattered Akiko, though I wish my kids could say the same." she said jokingly. "So how is Jason? I didn't get much of a chance to talk to him after…" she trailed off, either she didn't like to think about I couldn't tell.

"Spider-Verse." I answered for her, she looked at me curiously after I said the name. "Hey it's what he calls it." I said to my defense. "And yeah, he's doing great. He's kinda nervous though." I explained.

Pema smiled at that, "Nervous? What on earth does he have to be nervous about?" she asked. I didn't look her in the eyes, "Wait. Me?!"

"It's nothing personal Pema, he's nervous because…...well you know. You know?" I asked. The mother let out a 'ah' of understanding, all things considered Pema and Tenzin took the news extraordinarily well.

"I mean…..we really haven't talked about it. But I do worry-" Pema started.

"I do too. God do I worry. But more often than not Jason is just in stupid situations. Not really dangerous ones." I explained. The Orou luck was one power Jason never really wanted. He's hoping it doesn't spread.

Pema quirked a eyebrow at that. "Stupid how?"

Before I could reply, I heard a familiar scream. "EVERYONE OUT OF THE WAY! Big tough stupid guy coming through." Spider-Man yelled as he swung down the street with something webbed across his back. I looked back down the street, my eyes may have bulged out of my skull as I pulled Pema away from the street.

I've seen pictures of the Rhino, but they don't do the guy Justice. I watched as Jason swung up to a bridge connecting two buildings above the street. "Hey! You take that back!" Rhino yelled up. He was big, but not big enough to reach Jason where he was.

"Alright, alright, I take it back. Your not tough." Jason said, I must of snorted out a little because Pema looked at her questionably.

"Thanks…..hey! Shut up!" Rhino yelled. Wow….Jason told me this guy wasn't the brightest crayon in the pack, but I thought he was joking.

Jason crossed his arms over his chest, "Or what?" he challenged. Rhino walked over to a large moving truck, "Oh that's what…...hmm…..bet you can't hit me with that!" He challenged, I saw him spray some webbing onto the bridge, making a pile of webbing. As rhino lifted the truck over his head, I felt a sense of dread pass over me momentarily.

When he threw it towards the bridge, Jason leapt back and connected the webbing to the truck. Dropping through the aired shot a quick web to the bottom of the bridge and swung directly towards Rhino. He dropped off the sweeping as Rhino cocked a fist back, sliding down between Rhino's legs.

Jason stopped on his feet and turned to face Rhino with his hands on his hips triumphantly as the Goliath tried to face him. "Not so funny now huh webhead?" he asked the young adult.

Jason didn't seemed phased. Instead he pointed behind rhino. Me and Pema followed his line of sight to see that the truck rhino threw was still connected to the roof by webbing. I realized what he did, Jason made a slingshot, and it was aiming at Rhino.

The villain turned to look at what he was pointing at as the truck was flung back. "...I hate you. So much."

he said as Jason cartwheeled out of the way while the vehicle crashed into Rhino.

Jason rolled to a stop in front of us, his lenses widening at the sight of us. "Um…...hello fair citizens…"

I snickered at that, "Jason we're the only ones here." I pointed out.

He rubbed the back of his head. "Oh yeah." he said sheepishly. I smirked at him as I clicked my hip to the side. "So uh…..hey."

Pema smiled at him, "Jason-" I could see Jason slightly tense up at her calling him by his name while in costume. "-I like the new suit." she said, making him relax. "Jason, I love you honey, don't be nervous. This," she gestured to Jason in general, "is part of you. So don't be nervous about it. Ok?"

Neither of us could tell, but I had a gut feeling Jason was smiling under his mask. "Look i'll meet you guys later, Tombstone and Hammerhead were right behind me. I gotta go." he said, quickly pulling up his mask and giving me a peck on the cheek. As he swung away I smiled, I gotta tell that guy I love him later.

(Jason POV)

Ok so no way Hammerhead or Tombstone can catch up to me. I'm about ten miles away and six districts from the building I got this stupid canister from, by the way I still don't know know what the hell is in this thing, so I think I'm good.

Stopping on a rooftop, I took the web sack off my back and opened it, the container was still in tact thank goodness, but I still didn't have any idea what was inside. I picked it up and rotated it, there wasn't any markings, labels, I couldn't even find a serial number.

The sealed lid was what concerned me though. What if this was something dangerous? Like a toxic gas or a virus sample? The only way I could find out would be to open it…...then again my spider sense hasn't warned me about it so far. So it could also be nothing dangerous at all, and was kept in this canister to contain it.

I walked over to a chimney and leaned against it….on the off chance it is dangerous, I need to see what it is and dispose of it. Touching my fingertips to the lid I held it with a vice grip in my other hand. As I turned the lid, I awaited any warning, a buzzing, a alarm, even a tingle. But there was nothing.

When I finally opened the lid, I looked inside to see….red sand?!

I know what this is. Around a year ago, a archaeologist working for Future Industroes discovered a crypt in the Swamps located in the earth kingdom. Inside it was red sand just like this. Only it wasn't sand, it was a virus. If sorts.

Carrion. A spirit summoned by the first Airbenders at the start of the hundred year war to protect them. However they unleashed a monster that wanted to kill every firebender in the world. He was strong, he could leverage and teleport, and if he touched you? Or his sand did? It melted your skin off. Not only that, he could read my mind, he found out who I was and attacked the island.

I managed to eat him to dust before collecting his and safely and burying it on the island in a grave.

Ok in retrospect, not the best plan I know but still it was all we had.

An hour later. I was standing on the landing pad of avengers tower, retelling the events of today with two of the world's greatest heroes. Iron Man Tobi Statish, one of the smartest people in the world. And Captain Republic, symbol of freedom to the world.

Yeah, I hang out with cool people.

"Ok but that leaves the question. Why did three crime bosses want with Carrion, better yet how did they find out about him?" Cap asked, holding the canister in his hands.

I shrugged, "Well I guess they could find out through research. A bunch of Future Industries files and notes were never recovered after the Equalists took over." I provided.

The two Avengers took in my words and nodded, "Makes sense." Tobi said, "I'll whip something up to properly dispose of this." he said. There, all done….but….

"What is it?" Cap asked, noticing my unsure stance. See, cap was…..well he's like…...you know how you respect a war veteran? And how when you first meet them your all unsure of how to say anything? That's how it feels talking to cap.

"Well….I was thinking. Whoever took this from the island? Usually with something like this, you provide proof that you have the goods. What's the point of buying a canister if you're not sure something is inside. So what they'll do is show you a sample." I explained, their faces showed realization dawning on them.

"Whoever stole it had to have a sample to prove. And if they still have it, there's still a possibility of Carrion coming back." Tobi said. I nodded.

"I'll keep a eye out, and see what I can find out. If I find any traces of the sand. I'll bring it to you guys. Since, you know, you guys know what your doing." I said as I walked towards the ledge. What? Look how my first attempt at getting rid of it payed off.

"Thanks Jason." Cap said. This time I didn't tense. As I jumped off the landing pad and swung away, I felt relived. They were on the case now. Tobi and Cap got this, and I got a party to get to.

(With cap and Tobi)

"I'm not saying it." Tobi said. Carrying the canister into the elevator with the soldier beside him.

The avenger smirked, "I was right. He's responsible, he came to us when he was over his head and he knew he was." he began.

"You know how old he is? Eighteen. He couldn't even celebrate it because of that while Verrick thing. He's a kid."

"well legally-"

"Still. A. Kid." Tobi punctuated. The genius sighed, "You make good points, he has potential. He has ALOT of potential. He took down six of his own bad guys all on his own. No backup. That makes him qualified." he submitted, willing to accept the facts.

Cap raised a eye at the scientist, "But?" he inquired.

"...he's got baggag. And yes, we all do but…..I read the shield report and the psych evaluation they put together. He hates doing this, he does this out of guilt." he pointed out.

"I know. But so did you." Cap pointed out. "And Danji herself told us it was a good idea." he added. Tobi didn't seem so sure. "Look, we're just talking about it, nothing official. Just think about it Tobi." he urged before the doors opened and he stepped out, Tobi rolled his eyes before stepping out after him. He had a long night ahead of him.

(Jason POV)

"Holy crap. I DID but the jackpot didn't I?" I asked out loud, causing Akiko to smile at my statement. It was the same line she used on me, she had changed her outfit once again, this time it was a red robe with black sashes around her waist and sleeves, showing off her curvy figure.

"I like to imagine you did. And you don't look half bad yourself handsome." She said, walking up to be and adjusting my tie slightly so my dark blue suit was complete. As we ride the ferry to the island, I held Akiko close to me. "You know I'm not afraid of water anymore." she said nonchalantly.

"I just wanna put my arms around you. Need I a reason?" I asked jokingly as she leaned back into me, biting on her lower lip she mock like thought it over.

"Nope. But tiger. Much as I like the attention, and how it feels, public groping is very frowned upon on the island of I remember." she said all to innocently. At first I didn't really understand what she meant, but then I realized my arms lopped around right under her bust, so I was holding her up that way.

"Oh. Um. Sorry." I said honestly, starting to slide my hands away before raised a hand to mine and stopped me.

"We got a few minutes. Besides. You still owe me for this morning." She said, looking back at me with a playful smirk.

"...wait I sleep holding your boobs?"

"Jason. Your a dude. There's nothing wrong with it." Akiko said, rolling her eyes at how my cheeks tinted red. Soon enough through the two of us were at the island. Finally reaching the top, I carried Aki most of the way, we looked around the corurtyard to find it dark.

"Um…..are we late or-" I started.

"SURPRISE!" I nearly jumped ten feet in the air. I looked around as the lights flashed on. "HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!" everyone cheered happily as I looked around somewhat confused before it suddenly dawned on me. I was eighteen. I have been for a while actually.

It was right before the Harmonic Convergence, I was far too busy dealing with Varrick threatening my family and Jinora being lost in the Spirit World. It was way too busy for parties. Plus. End of the world and all you know.

I looked over to Akiko who was looking away but still smiling, "You knew about this?" I asked.

She shrugged, "Maybe." she said jokingly. I wrapped my arm around her waist and pulled her close to me. "Happy Birthday baby." she said, planting kiss on my lips. As my cousins came up and each gave me a hug and a happy birthday, I looked around to see my friends and family all celebrating. There were tables set up around with different food on each, and a

One had a cake with my name on it, literally.

I felt a hand on my shoulder, I turned to see my Uncle Tenzin smiling at me. "Happy Birthday Jason, sorry we weren't able to celebrate it sooner." he said truthfully.

I smiled at him, "Things were pretty crazy uncle Ten." I replied before I was lifted up into the air in a bear hug. "Gah! Korra!" I yelped out from surprise. The Avatar put me back down, I turned around to see her grinning at me.

"Happy Birthday!" she greeted happily.

She looked excited, more than I was really, "You ok? You look like you're gonna pee from excitement." I said, making her slug me in the arm playfully.

"Shut it, I just…...never really been to a birthday party before." she said, averting her eyes away. It's strange how I can forget Korra was basically raised in isolation for all her life.

Akiko gave her a hug, "Hush your face you poor girl." she said, causing Korra's cheeks to flush red. Akiko pulled away, "Come on, grab a bite to eat." she said, pulling the avatar away to get some food.

Asami walked up to me next, "Happy Birthday Jason." she greeted happily as she gave me a hug. Pulling away she gave me a smile, "Now I hope you treat my present better than how you did before." she warned.

"What? Asami you didn't need to get me anything." I said, truthfully she didn't….then again a check towards a ring would be good…...now that I'm reconsidering it, yes I want my present now. Asami dug into her coat pocket and pulled out a picture, showing it to me, I smiled broadly, "Holy crap you fixed my bike!" I explained, the picture showing the old motorbike I had repairs.

While I do usually web swing everywhere, having that as a way to get around was fun. Plus any excuse to have Akiko wrap my arms around me…...hey I'm a red blooded male, can you really blame me.

Asami crossed her arms over her chest, "It's the least I could do. That little paper you wrote helped make all the assets Verrick have mine. I've been going through all of them to make sure we don't get another goblin on our hands." she explained. I smiled, it was good to hear, Verrick my have bailed but Hobgoblin never was caught, what's next? The grey goblin?

"Happy to help. And thanks Asami." I said before I felt Bolin wrap his arm around my shoulder.

"Hey me and Mako did all the work on it, so thank us!" the bending brother explained. I patted him on the back before thanking him and Mako, the bending brothers explained that they worked on it while Asami bought the parts.

I saw Bumi and Kya were busy entertaining Rohan, my youngest cousin at their table. My family size went up like a rocket this past year, for the longest time it was just me and my mom, now I have my aunts, uncles, and cousins. It makes me wish my mom was here to see this.

As I looked around, I couldn't help but smile. My only friends from high school, Xang, Kong, and Lee Kai, were all a little spread out. Kong and Lee were on the Fire Ferrets but the season was over now, Bolin told me that they got a offer to play at the national level, and Xang…he became the host for Venom, a whole mess of mine that affected him.

And just two weeks ago, the world almost came to a end. And we're all still here….

I walked over to one of the tables and grabbed a glass, "Hey everyone…...I have something I want to say." I announced loud enough for everyone. To hear me, "I just wanna say something real quick…...two weeks ago, it was the end of the world. I mean like….THE END. But here we are, standing here at a party." I started. As everyone took a glance and approached me.

"But…...here we all are. Safe and sound. Alive and with friends and loved ones. So here's to friends and family. And….to a Brand New Day." I said. I raised a glass. Everyone smiled and nodded in agreement, they raised their glasses as well into the air, hopeless they didn't see my webshooter.

"TO A BRAND NEW DAY!" we all cheered together, clinking our glasses together.

(MEANWHILE, SOMEWHERE IN REPUBLIC CITY.)

On the top floor of a high rise, a window was cut out in the shape of a circle. A hand emerged from the darkness, the hand was covered with a black material and tips of the fingers sharp claws. Stepping out onto the ledge, the full body of the person was lit up by the moon.

She was a young woman, with platinum blonde hair, dressed in a bodysuit with the front zipped down to show celvage, the rim of the collar and V of her suit was covered with white fur. She had some fur on the side of her forearms and back of her legs. around her waist was a metal cool that acted like a sash. Her green eyes looked out to the city, slightly adjusting the domino mask on her face, she grinned.

She leapt out into the air fearlessly, diving down as alarms rang out from the floor she jumped from.

"Puurrrfecfly executed." she said to herself as she shot out a grappling hook from her forearm and swinging away.

AN: AND LIKE THAT, IM BACK BABY!

Me, Jason, Aki and the whole gang are. Along with some new additions. Now I originally planned on this to be a third person told story, but I felt that a new story needed a new perspective. Now if you all hate it, I'll go back to third person next chapter.

Now, I also want to make two announcements, there will be two stories coming out in the same universe as this one, not by me, and not following Spidey. They're currently being planned out and written but when the authors have a preview in mind, I'll post it at the end of the chapter and show it to you all.

Also if anyone has trouble pictoreinv what exactly Akiko looks like, I don't have any art of her (if anyone is willing to please tell me I would love to see it!) but for body type, think of Jin from Zuko's story in Ba-Sing-Sei.

Yeah. Remember her? Nice girl, kinda wished she wasn't a one off, she seemed nice.

And yes I did do Brand new Day. To be honest everyone involved with that idea can go F&$k themselves. MJ and Peter belong together. Sorry Gwen you're awesome too, but MJ all the way.

So True Believers, I'm glad to be back, and I'll see you all next time.

PS if your on the mobile version and can't see the cover for this story you can check it out on under Avatarconner if your interested.