Univrsal Marchant :MCU /Arrowverse

Chapter 11: The Web-Slinger's Wisdom and the Enhanced Agility Protocol

My next target was New York City. Specifically, a time just after Civil War, but before Infinity War. Peter Parker was active, still a friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, still learning the ropes, and probably still trying to balance homework with fighting supervillains. He was pure, unadulterated good, and I needed some of that web-slinging agility.

I focused on the bustling, chaotic energy of Queens, the faint hum of traffic, the distant wail of sirens. The familiar warp, and I landed softly on a fire escape overlooking a busy street. My Assassin's Stealth made the landing silent.

"Alright, Adam. No grand entrances. No cosmic pronouncements. This is Peter Parker. He needs a friend, a mentor, and maybe someone to explain why his web-fluid keeps clogging. Be the cool, slightly older, infinitely more knowledgeable nerd."

I used my AI Integration Protocol (the conceptual tech knowledge from Bruce) to subtly scan local police frequencies and news feeds. A low-level mugging in progress, a few blocks away. Perfect. A chance to observe, and maybe, subtly, assist.

I moved, a blur of motion thanks to my Basic Super-Speed, effortlessly scaling buildings with my Enhanced Combat Protocol's integrated parkour-like movements. I found Peter, already there, a red and blue blur, expertly dodging punches and quipping at the muggers. He was good. Incredibly agile. But still a little… clumsy. Like a puppy with too many limbs.

As he webbed one thug to a lamppost, another pulled a knife, lunging from a blind spot. My Tactical Acumen screamed the warning. Peter, distracted by his witty banter, almost didn't see it.

I acted. Not directly, but subtly. Using my Lightning Control, I sent a tiny, controlled jolt into a nearby street light, making it flicker erratically. The sudden distraction, the momentary loss of light, made the thug hesitate. That was all Peter needed. He spun, disarmed the thug, and webbed him to his friend.

Spider-Man landed lightly on a rooftop, looking around. He knew something had happened. Something had given him that crucial half-second. He scanned the shadows, his head tilting.

"He's looking. Don't vanish. Don't hide. Just… be a friendly face. A non-threatening, slightly too-knowing friendly face."

I stepped out onto the rooftop, hands in my pockets, a casual smile on my face. "Nice work, Spidey. Though, if I'm being honest, your quips could use a little more… oomph. Maybe a few more pop-culture references. You know, for the kids."

Peter, still in his suit, spun around, startled. His white eye-lenses widened. "Whoa! How did you… I didn't hear you!"

"Assassin's Stealth," I said, shrugging. "It's a thing. And as for the quips, I'm just saying, a well-placed Star Wars reference can disarm a villain faster than a web-grenade. Trust me, I'm an expert."

He lowered his guard slightly, though still wary. "You… you know about my suit? And my webs?"

"Oh, I know a lot of things, Peter Parker," I said, letting his name hang in the air, watching his lenses widen even further. "Like, for instance, that your web-fluid formula could use a little tweaking for better tensile strength in high-humidity environments. And that your suit's battery life for the enhanced optics is… less than ideal."

His jaw dropped. "How—?! Are you… Mr. Stark sent you? Is this some kind of new internship test?"

"Bingo. Always go for the internship angle with Peter. He's a good kid, he wants to impress."

"Something like that," I said vaguely. "Think of me as a… consultant. A multiversal consultant. And I'm here because I'm looking to expand my… portfolio. And I think your unique blend of agility, reflexes, and… tingle… would be a valuable addition."

INITIATING BROKERAGE PROTOCOL. TARGET: PETER PARKER. RESOURCE: AGILITY AND DANGER-SENSE. OFFERED: ENHANCED AGILITY PROTOCOL. COST: UNDERSTANDING OF UNBURDENED RESPONSIBILITY.

"Unburdened Responsibility. So, I'm going to feel like a teenager again, but with the weight of the world on my shoulders. Fun. This is going to make me want to eat more pizza."

"My… tingle?" Peter asked, confused. "You mean my… my spider-sense?"

"Exactly," I confirmed. "That little warning system. It's fascinating. I'm looking for a conceptual understanding of how you do what you do. How you move like that, how you react so fast, how you just know when danger's coming. In exchange, I can offer you some… insights. Some conceptual upgrades for your tech. Things that would make your life a whole lot easier."

He thought for a moment, his head tilting like a curious puppy. "So, you want to… learn how to be agile? Like me? And you'll give me… tech ideas?"

"Precisely," I said. "It's a win-win. You get better gadgets, I get to not trip over my own feet quite so often. And the cost on my end is… an understanding of the unique burden of youthful heroism. The pure, unadulterated desire to do good, even when the world throws everything it has at you. It's a powerful thing, Peter. A truly powerful thing."

He seemed to ponder this, looking out at the city lights. "It's… it's hard sometimes. Being Spider-Man. You just want to help everyone, but… you can't. And sometimes you mess up." He looked back at me, a flicker of vulnerability in his eyes. "Like when I… when I messed up with Captain America."

That was it. The conduit. His earnest, youthful burden.

ACCEPTANCE OF BROKERAGE CONFIRMED. COST PAID: UNDERSTANDING OF UNBURDENED RESPONSIBILITY. ENHANCED AGILITY PROTOCOL ACQUIRED. TP AWARDED: HIGH.

A sudden, exhilarating rush of energy surged through me. It wasn't just speed, or strength, but pure, unadulterated fluidity. My muscles felt like coiled springs, my balance impeccable. I could feel the subtle shifts in the air, the vibrations of the building, and a faint, almost imperceptible tingle at the back of my neck. Danger. Not specific, just… danger. It was like my senses had been cranked up to eleven, but in a way that made me feel more connected to my surroundings, not overwhelmed.

"Holy moly. I have spider-sense. I can probably tell if someone's about to throw a paper airplane at me from across the room. This is going to make dodging awkward conversations so much easier."

I grinned, feeling a sudden urge to leap across the rooftops. "Well, Peter, I think we just made a very good deal. And don't worry about messing up. Everyone does. The trick is to keep swinging. And maybe, just maybe, I can help you with that web-fluid viscosity issue."

Peter's eyes widened again. "You really can help with that? It's been driving me crazy!"

"Consider it done, Spidey," I said, giving him a confident nod. "Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go try not to accidentally stick to a wall. Or fall off a building. It's a learning curve."

He chuckled, a genuine, youthful sound. "Yeah, it is. See ya, Mr. Stiels!"

I gave him a two-finger salute, then, using my new agility, I vaulted gracefully over the edge of the building, landing silently on the fire escape below, and vanished into the night.

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