Chapter 30: Versus Sandman

A/N: The winner of yesterday contest is Hymaster986.

Today insert a GIF of Eddie Brock/Venom Here.

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Staring at Sandman I couldn't help but mentally sigh once more.

Because out of all the villains Spiderman generally faces Sandman was one of the ones at the top of my "Do not want to fight" list.

I mean this guy has the power to completely and utterly control his molecular structure and cohesion with just a few simple thoughts.

Not to mention he's basically impervious to physical attacks.

Unless you catch him off guard at the right moment.

And even then just getting one strike won't put someone like William down.

No, to do that you need to interrupt his command of his molecules.

Which since are now all made of sand means either water or extreme heat.

Both of which I have access to.

Still, let's try and take the easy road one more time.

"You say you want this Hammer person. Well you exactly are they and why?" I asked. Hoping William would still see reason before the situation escalates any further.

"Justin Hammer. And because he did this to me." William managed to say.

"Okay." I said nodding. "I see. I'm sorry. You should've not have had to gone through that. But rampaging like this won't make things better. All you're doing here at the moment is hurting and scaring people like you were. So I ask you, please stand down." I spoke. Applying my best version of the talk-no-justu.

Once again William simply began staring at me. Not speaking a word. Until after about a minute he began speaking again.

"I-"

William began.

Only to get distracted by several helicopters, belonging to the media, arriving in the sky over our location.

"And look down there folks. See it with your own eyes as Spiderman battles this sand monster!" One of the reporters from the helicopters shouted.

'God fucking dammit!' I thought.

Since as soon as William heard that reporters words his face became furious once more.

"Argh,shut up! I'm not a monster!" He shouted.

William then started moving forward.

But as he did I jumped forward and threw a punch at his face, my fist passing right through him.

As I knew it would. But the point of that punch wasn't to hurt William. No, it was too get his attention solely focused on me.

"You!" William yelled.

"Yep me." I replied. "So, what say we play a game of tag Mr. Sandcastle. Catch me if you can." I spoke.

I then start webbing off, William following right behind me.

All according to my plan.

Turning another corner I glanced back briefly to see William was still hot on my trail.

His form simply a giant sand-face with a furious expression on it.

'Yep, definitely going to have nightmares about this.' I thought.

"Stop!!!" William shouted.

"Hey, weren't you listening earlier this is a game of tag. So like I said, catch me if you want to win." I replied.

Beginning to swing a bit faster.

William easily matching my speed.

Again, all part of my plan.

For now we were putting some real distance between the news helicopters and police cars following us.

Eventually we lost them all.

As I had led William to a secluded part of the city. A row of housing structures scheduled for demolition.

Landing in the street, I turned to face William who was still coming straight at me.

But remaining calm I waited just a bit longer, and when he was close enough I opened up a portal directly between us.

Connected straight to the East River.

As such water started flowing from it, blasting William.

"Argh!!!"

He screamed.

But I cared not and didn't stop blasting him with water until I was sure he was done for the count.

Once I was I closed the portal.

I then walked over to the man, who was now back in his human form. Breathing heavily.

When I reached him he looked at me. "You.." he wheezed.

"Yes, me. Spiderman." I spoke. "And I apologize for having had to resort to such extreme measures against you, but as I told you before your actions were a threat to innocent people. Who I could not let get hurt simply because you wanted to get to Justin Hammer. Speaking of, why don't you tell me more about that, and avoid yourself, as we wait for the authorities to arrive?"

William stared at me for over a minute before replying. "Okay." He said.

After which he told me about how Hammer people simply grabbed him off the street, then began experimenting on him with remorse. Leading him to gain his powers. As well as a justifiable raging hate boner for Justin Hammer.

Though in truth all William wants to do is get back to his family. Which in this reality is his wife Alma, and his daughters Keemia and Penny.

"I see. Thank you for telling me all that." I replied. "Now it's my turn to tell you something. If you trust me I promise I'll help you."

"...Alright." William replied after a moment.

Right after he did we both noticed the police driving towards us, along with a couple of black SUV's?

But thankfully those annoying news helicopters are gone.

Eventually all the vehicles stopped, and as people exited their rides I saw none other than Phillip J. Coulson step out of one of the SUV's.

[Insert Image of Phillip J. Coulson Here]

'Looks like it's time for me to have my first contact with S.H.I.E.L.D.' I thought.

Well I wanted to have more time to prepare but life is unpredictable so I'll just roll with it.

Standing up I faced everyone as they approached William and I.

When they arrived Coulson stepped forward. "Spiderman."

"Yeah, that's me G man. Unless you know someone else who likes to walk around outside in a red and black skin tight spider themed costume? Not that I would kink shame or anything. For I'm not that kind of person."

"So, our reports were accurate. You love your humor and jokes." Coulson replied.

"I do." I said. "Now on a more serious note, who are you? Since you don't look like NYPD."

"Because I'm not." Phil said. He then showed me his S.H.I.E.L.D. badge. "I work for an organization that specializes in dealing with certain threats, like superhumans like yourself."

"Great." I replied. "But know that William is no threat. He was only acting like that to get revenge on the people responsible for turning him into what he is now. Which is Hammer Industries and Justin Hammer by the way. Who I'm pretty sure I heard is out on bail. So you government guys might want to rectify that. Like immediately."

"Understood." Coulson replied. He then quickly took out his phone and made a call.

After which I'm pretty sure I heard the word "motherfucker!" shouted from the other end of the line.

Then Coulson talked for a few more moments before hanging up. Returning his attention to me. "It's been handled now. Thanks for the assist Spiderman."

"Sure." I replied.

"We'll take it from here then." Coulson said.

"Yeah. So I'll look forward to cooperating with you and S.H.I.E.L.D." I said.

Then when I saw Coulson getting ready to protest I held up my hand.

"I'm going to stop you right there agent Coulson. I promised William I would look out for him, so I am and no one is going to stop me. Also, you'll forgive me if I don't trust the government at the moment. Since it was one of their biggest contractors that turned Mr. Baker into what he is at the moment. I wonder, how would that story play in the media?"

"You certainly don't pull your punches do you Spiderman?" Coulson asked me.

"Not when it concerns matter I consider important." I replied. "So, who am I riding with?"

"Me." Coulson said.

"Great. Let's go." I spoke. "Oh but one more thing before we do."

Turning to the officers I walked up to them. "Sorry about earlier but I need to de-escalate the situation quickly, since I was trying to avoid what just happened. Only much worse."

"It's okay Spiderman. We know you didn't mean any harm." One man said.

"Good." I replied.

I then bid the officers farewell and headed to the SUV Coulson got out off. Slipping into the back seat.

"Well Spiderman, so we finally meet."

Only to find myself sitting next to S.H.I.E.L.D.'s director, Nick Fury himself.

Well played Nick, well played.

"Let's talk." Nick said.

"Took the words right out of my mouth." I replied.

Looking Fury in his one good eye.