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Chapter 2: Chapter Two: New World, New Challenges



Kaito's first day at Midtown High School wasn't entirely uneventful. Peter Parker's fateful encounter with the radioactive spider had been thrilling to sense from the sidelines, but Kaito knew better than to interfere. There was a delicate balance to this world, and as much as he wanted to step in and help Peter avoid his eventual tragedies, Kaito decided to observe—for now.

At lunch, he sat alone in the bustling cafeteria, picking at a tray of food that was vastly different from the bento boxes he was used to back in Japan. The noise around him was almost overwhelming, but with a subtle psychic push, he dampened the surrounding chatter, creating a bubble of relative quiet.

"New kid, huh?"

The voice snapped him out of his thoughts. Kaito looked up to see a tall, blonde boy with a cocky grin standing across the table. Flash Thompson, Kaito realized, recognizing the infamous bully from his favourite comics.

"Yeah," Kaito said evenly. "Kaito Shiba. I transferred from Japan."

Flash leaned on the table, his grin widening. "Japan, huh? You some kinda samurai or ninja?" He chuckled, and a few of his lackeys joined in.

Kaito raised an eyebrow, his psychic senses scanning Flash's mind briefly. The bully wasn't inherently evil, just insecure and desperate for attention. Kaito decided to play it cool.

"Something like that," he replied, his tone calm. "What about you? Captain of the football team, right? Heard you're pretty good."

Flash blinked, caught off guard by the compliment. "Uh, yeah, I am. Best in the school."

"Impressive," Kaito said, taking a sip of his drink. "You must work hard for that."

Flash straightened, clearly pleased. "Yeah, I do. Maybe you're not so bad, new kid."

Kaito smirked inwardly. Diffusing the situation was easier than expected, but he wasn't about to let his guard down. The rest of the day passed without much incident, though Kaito couldn't shake the feeling that he was being watched. His psychic senses detected faint fluctuations, almost like someone else was probing him.

Later that evening, Kaito found himself wandering the streets of Queens. He had planned to explore the neighbourhood when he sensed a commotion nearby. Turning a corner, he spotted a group of masked men robbing a convenience store. A familiar figure in a makeshift red hoodie and goggles swung down from above—Peter Parker, testing his new abilities.

Kaito stayed in the shadows, observing. Peter's moves were clumsy but effective, his newfound strength and agility evident in every leap and punch. Kaito felt a surge of pride watching the future hero take his first steps.

However, one of the robbers pulled out a gun, aiming it directly at Peter. Without thinking, Kaito extended his hand, a subtle psychic wave disarming the man and sending the weapon skidding across the pavement. Peter glanced around, confused, but didn't question his sudden stroke of luck.

"Looks like I'll have to keep an eye on you," Kaito murmured, turning to leave. The night was just beginning, and he had a feeling his role in this world was about to get a lot more complicated.

Kaito's second day at Midtown High started much like the first—quiet and unassuming. He avoided drawing attention to himself, though he couldn't help but notice the growing buzz around Peter. Word of Peter's sudden confidence and athleticism was spreading, and Kaito knew it wouldn't be long before his classmate faced greater challenges.

During chemistry class, Kaito found himself partnered with Gwen Stacy. She was sharp and quick-witted, her curiosity evident as they worked through the experiment.

"So, Kaito," Gwen began, glancing at him with a smile. "What brought you to Queens?"

"My parents' work," Kaito replied smoothly. "They thought it'd be a good opportunity for me to experience something new."

"Well, welcome to Midtown," Gwen said. "It's not every day we get someone from Japan here. Do you miss it?"

"Every day," Kaito admitted. "But I'm adjusting."

As they continued their conversation, Kaito felt a faint ripple of psychic energy nearby. It was subtle, almost imperceptible, but his finely tuned senses picked it up. Someone else in the school had latent psychic abilities—weak but present. Kaito made a mental note to investigate later.

After school, Kaito decided to explore Happy Harbor. The town had a quaint charm that contrasted with the bustling cityscape of Queens. He stopped by a bookstore, browsing the shelves when he overheard a conversation between two teenagers discussing something called the "Justice League."

"They say Superman saved Metropolis again last night," one of them said. "The guy's unstoppable."

Kaito smiled to himself. The existence of heroes like Superman was both awe-inspiring and a reminder of the stakes in this world. He picked up a book on local history and made his way to the counter, the cashier giving him a curious look.

"New in town?" she asked.

"Just visiting," Kaito replied. "It's a nice place."

As he left the bookstore, Kaito's thoughts turned to his own abilities. He had yet to fully test the limits of his psychic powers in this world. Finding a secluded spot by the harbor, he focused his mind, lifting a series of small rocks and arranging them into intricate patterns. The exercise was meditative, grounding him as he prepared for the challenges ahead.

By the time he returned to Queens, the sun had set. Kaito's senses picked up a disturbance nearby—a clash of energies that sent a shiver down his spine. Following the sensation, he arrived at an abandoned warehouse where a shadowy figure stood amidst a group of unconscious thugs.

"Who are you?" Kaito called out, his voice steady.

The figure turned, revealing a masked vigilante with a flowing cape. "Call me Moon Knight," the man said. "And you are?"

"Just someone trying to figure out where he fits in all this," Kaito replied.

Moon Knight studied him for a moment before nodding. "Careful, kid. This city's full of people who'll chew you up and spit you out. Stay sharp."

As the vigilante disappeared into the night, Kaito felt a renewed sense of purpose. The world he had entered was vast and dangerous, but he was ready to face it head-on. And with heroes like Moon Knight and Peter Parker making their marks, Kaito knew his own journey was just beginning.


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