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Chapter 5 - having an impact

📺 Scene — Breaking News

News Broadcaster (on TV):

"It's with great relief and excitement that we report Melissa Shield has been safely returned home — thanks to none other than the elusive vigilante… Spider-Man!"

Click.

The TV goes black.

🕴️ Scene — All For One's Lair

In the shadows of a hidden underground base, All For One leans back in his chair, fingers steepled. The glow from the monitor reflects in his visor.

All For One (calmly):

"Well… that plan was a failure. I was hoping to push All Might to the brink. Maybe even test the Nomu against him if he showed up…"

He lets out a low chuckle.

All For One:

"But instead… Spider-Man showed up."

A grin slowly stretches across his face.

All For One (murmuring):

"And from what I've seen… he might just have the makings of a true successor."

He presses a button on the desk. A screen lights up.

Dr. Garaki (answering the call):

"Yes, Master? I haven't located any new, noteworthy quirks lately, if that's what you're after."

All For One (chuckling):

"No, not this time, Doctor. I have a different request."

He leans in slightly.

All For One:

"I want you to begin observing Spider-Man. Study his movements, his technology, his patterns. There's something special about him. So much power — wasted on saving others."

👨‍👧 Scene — David & Melissa Shield

Melissa sits on the edge of the couch, still a bit shaken but safe. She turns to her father.

Melissa (softly):

"Dad… what do you think of Spider-Man?"

David (pausing):

"We don't know who he is or where he came from… but what I do know is that he brought you back. Alive. Safe. And I'll never forget that."

He walks to the window with her. Just then, a red-and-blue blur swings past the skyline, chased by the wail of sirens.

David (whispering):

"He's out there. Still fighting."

🚗 Scene — A Chase Downtown

Spider-Man lands on top of a speeding car, boots slamming down on the roof.

Spider-Man (cheerfully):

"Evening, fellas! You do know there's a speed limit in this part of town, right?"

Crook (from inside):

"I ain't takin' orders from no bug!"

The window rolls down. A pistol flashes. Bullets fly.

Spider-Man flips backward, narrowly dodging the gunfire.

Spider-Man (quipping):

"Geez! Didn't your mom ever teach you gun safety?"

With a flick of his wrist, a web snatches the weapon and yanks it out of the man's hand. Spider-Man flips in front of the car and plants his feet — the tires screech as he brings the vehicle to a jarring stop with brute strength.

Police cars surround the scene.

Officer:

"Hands where we can see them!"

As the crooks are cuffed, Spider-Man slings a web to the nearest building and launches back into the city.

🕷️ Scene — Andrew's Room

Andrew slips back through his bedroom window, mask in hand. He sighs, peeling off the last of his suit.

Andrew (muttering):

"God… what a day. At least my grades are holding up. Barely."

He hides his suit behind a shelf of spare parts and half-finished web-shooter prototypes.

Andrew:

"Yeah… won't be needing that for a while."

He collapses onto his bed and is out in seconds.

The door creaks open. Inko peeks in, watching her son sleep. Her face is soft — but deeply worried.

Inko (thinking):

"You've been coming home more tired every day… pushing yourself too hard. I just wish I knew why."

She gently closes the door.

Inko (whispering):

"Good night, my son."

🌆 Scene — Spider-Man's Impact (Montage)

"Since Spider-Man first appeared five months ago, crime rates in several districts have dropped by nearly 15%."

— Daily Tokyo Gazette

A boy clutches a handmade drawing

An old woman waves from her apartment as Spider-Man swings past.

A villain flees a convenience store — only to be yanked offscreen mid-sentence.

A mother hugs her child after being rescued from a car crash.

Online forums buzz with questions:

"Who is Spider-Man?"

"Is he a vigilante or the hero we need?"

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