Jones Sparrow

Captain America and Agent 13 (Jones Sparrow and EasilyAmused)

Steve would often run by this small restaurant ever since the Battle of New York ended. He always looked in why running by to see the place very fancy, and old fashioned... And somewhere in the back of his mind, he knew that if he ever somehow got a girl, he would take her there. The place delivered with some good food, close sitting arrangements, and some nice music to top it all off. Sure, it wasn't a pizza, or a burger joint, but it was nice to treat a good lookin' dame out for a night on the town. It was easy for them to get impressed looks. They were both very good looking, happy, and some could have sworn that he looked a lot like Captain America.

Central Park was their last destination. They were overdressed for a walk, but none of them seemed to mind as they saw the view, and spending time with each other. Then there was the matter of getting back to Stark Tower. They said their official goodbyes as she left first, and Steve decided to lean on the side of a building and watch the traffic go by, smiling to himself at the night he just shared with Sharon Carter. After a couple of minutes he made his way up to Stark Tower as well, loosening his tie and taking off his jacket.

He made it to the top of the tower, the elevator opening to the large living room of Stark Tower, the whole city of New York illuminated past the huge windows. He wasn't surprised to see the group of Avengers lounging around and drinking, all making small talk. "Ah, look who's home." Bruce said with a smile, looking back down at a handful of cards. Steve gave a smile and wave to everyone as he walked over to the bar and picked up a beer. Thor, Tony, Clint and Bruce were gathered around the coffee table playing a game of poker. "Apparently they don't have Texas Hold 'Em on Asgard." Tony said with a shrug. "Want us to deal you in?"

"No thanks, I know so many tricks from the army you would never play the game again." Rogers said as he sat down and examined the game, taking a sip of the beer.

"Why do you drink that stuff? You can't get drunk." Clint asked.

"Makes me feel like one of you guys."

"Oh how humble. Why are you all dressed up?" Thor asked, looking down frustrated at his cards as if trying to figure out what they meant. Steve took a sip and frowned. "There was this social event I had to go to for the Mayor. His nephew's birthday." Steve lied. He got a skeptic look from Tony and Clint, but other than that they were too focused on poker. Seconds later Natasha came down the stairs, looking at Steve with a small hint of a smile. Steve averted her gaze and took another sip of his beer.

"You know, I would challenge you in to a drink off, but I made this agreement with Pepper..." Tony started, then looked over at Thor. "Besides, i think the God of Thunder could take both of us, even with your metabolism, Cap." They all watched Natasha walk towards the table and sit down, "Alright, boys. Deal me in." She said with a playful smirk on her mouth, looking at everyone. The boys all looked at each other hesitantly, but Clint handed her her cards.

"Miss Carter won't be joining us?" Stark asked casually. Steve looked up at Natasha, then back down at the cards.

"No, she said something about her back hurting." Another glance from Rogers shot up to Natasha as she was staring right at him too, another very small smile on her lips. Steve downed his beer almost instantly and rose, picking up his suit jacket. "I'm off to bed, we're back on the case tomorrow. Night." Steve said as he set down the empty beer bottle and made his way upstairs.

He made it to his room, but saw the light shining through the bottom of Sharon's door. His heart started to race a bit as he thought of her again. He entered his room and took off the fancy clothes. All he could really think about was that back massage as he put on a white t-shirt, some pajama pants in his new wardrobe (courtesy of Stark Enterprises), and then very slowly opened his door. He could hear the cheering of Clint, the frustration of Thor, and the laughing of Banner from below as he slowly made it to Sharon's door, giving it a light knock. "Miss Carter? Its Rogers. I heard you were having some back issues, and was just making sure you were alright." Steve said against the door, smiling a bit. He was sure Stark's music and their drinking would be enough for them not to hear this conversation, and he was also praying that Natasha would give them a little time to talk.

Gaurdians of the Galaxy; An Old Friend |Jones Sparrow & EasilyAmused|

Peter turned slightly when he heard the door slide open. When he saw a glimpse of who it was, Peter turned back, staring back at the wall. He had nothing to say to anyone, he didn't have any apology, and he really didn't want someone to say sorry to him. The room was quiet, and tense as Peter tried to control his breathing after his fit of rage. Peter's features softened when he felt his hand being grabbed, but he still didn't say a word. He followed Nikki to the bed, and sat down, and when she embraced him, it took him a couple of seconds to wrap his arms around her too. He didn't expect a hug, and to be honest, he wouldn't have wanted one from anyone but Nikki. The feeling of her fingertips on his back, and her breath against his skin had him almost questioning why he was angry. Almost.

"How bad did they hurt you?" Peter asked quietly, the vision of Zero grasping her throat came in to his mind, he had a feeling the Spartois were a lot less sympathetic than the psychopathic bounty hunter out for money. He didn't let go of her as he asked it, God knows the next time he'll be able to be this close to Nikki. She did say she was planning on leaving after all.

Robin Hood (EasilyAmused & Jones Sparrow)

Robert would have gone on to justify Robin Hood's actions, like how he wasn't stealing, he was taking back what was stolen by the others, and how there probably won't be a time where he will stop and retire, because no matter what, there will always be that one person who does this all over again... But Robert simply gave a small smile and nod at her words, her hand on his forearm sending electricity through his body, and it was very hard for him not to react to the touch.

When she picked dare, his eyes lit up again, a smile on his face as he took a look around. "I'll be right back." And with that, he went to investigate the restaurant for a few ingredients for a nice little drink. He came back a minute later with a glass of liquid that did not look appetizing at all. "What I have, Miss Anderson, is a raw clam, some soda, hot sauce, a hint of lettuce, and a cherry to top it all off."

"Take a sip and hold it down, and you can have a piece of extra strong mint gum, your bill payed by yours truly, and bragging rights." Robert raised his eyebrows. "Do you accept the challenge?"

Gaurdians of the Galaxy; An Old Friend |Jones Sparrow & EasilyAmused|

Peter was still in half a daze. He was dazed that he kissed Nikki (he didn't know much about the rivalry between their two races, but his dad gave him some sort of idea), his very stupid plan worked, and that he was very much alive. He came back to reality when he got smacked on the arm, reaching up to dissolve his helmet. He looked up at her and gave a nod. "yep. Yep, definitely deserved that." Peter said with a small smile, getting up, and running for the Milano. Soon enough the door burst open. Peter looked over behind his back to see Drax easily slicing through two guards as Groot picked up Rocket and put him on his shoulders. As Gamora and Nikki talked, Drax and Rocket ran next to them. "Some family reunion!" Rocket yelled.

"I am surprised you didn't turn on us!"

"What?"

"Yeah, i mean, being the prince of the freakin' Spartois and having an army at your disposal is a sweet gig!"

"Okay, I'm offended that you guys would think I would let you die, and we will have a huge meeting on trust issues again!"

They all made it to the Milano, Peter and Rocket shooting at the enemy guards as the doors slowly opened, and as soon as they did, everyone went in to battle stations like they've done a million times before. Drax had a mounted plasma cannon strapped to his chest as he stood on the hangar door, Rocket and Nikki took to the mounted guns, and Peter and Gamora were in the cockpit. Everyone was yelling at him to move, and for them to get out of there, but he remembered what his father told him. This wasn't a horrible race of people. He looked at Gamora. "Patch me in to the castle intercom." Peter said.

"What?"

"Just do it!"

She hesitated, but obeyed, getting to work on a computer, strapping herself in to a seat as the Milano lifted off the ground. "People of Spartax, my name is Peter Quill." Peter said, his voice echoing to every house within range. "My father, J'son of Spartax isn't who he says he is. He's a murderer, a betrayer of your ways. He threatened to take down anyone who opposed him, including the council. Coming from the newly appointed prince, i know it isn't saying much... I'd like to believe my father is a good man." He looked out of the window of the cockpit to see his father staring at him at the opened castle doors, staring at him, Peter held back a fit of angry tears. "But he's a coward. Star-Lord out. Good luck."

Peter disconnected the call, and lifted the Milano higher out of the atmosphere. The hangar door started to close as Drax backed back in to the ship, and as they started to leave the planet, it seemed that no one was pursuing them. He hoped that the Spartois stopped his father and his rebellious followers. Peter leaned back in the pilot seat after going in to turbo speed, not really knowing how to feel about their little encounter.

"Quill--" Gamora began, but Peter got up and turned to her, giving a weak smile. "There's a reason a kids an orphan, right? Either their parents were great and died too young, or they're extreme freaks." Peter said rather bitterly, but not towards her, more to himself for thinking that he could have some sort of family. He moved past her and down the stairs, and towards his room, passing Drax who wasn't a man who read emotions too much, but knew what it was like to have family problems. Groot gave a sad smile of understandance to Quill. It didn't look like he understood what happened, but Peter always had a feeling that Groot was much smarter than Rocket gave him credit for. He got in to his room, and stood there for a minute before taking the char and tossing it across the room, hitting the wall hard. Peter was too tired to scream, to emotional to talk. He wanted to run until he couldn't anymore. He felt like the kid from Earth, scared and alone.

Gaurdians of the Galaxy; An Old Friend |Jones Sparrow & EasilyAmused|

Peter nearly jumped out of his skin as he turned to the voice that suddenly came out of nowhere. He was more than grateful to see Nikki staring at him. So happy, that he couldn't get the dumb smile off his face. She barricaded the door, and before he could ask if everyone else was alright, he heard the mighty "I! AM! GROOOOOT!" Coming from somewhere in the castle, and explosion/laugh combo that could only belong to Rocket. Peter followed after Nikki towards the balcony. He looked down at the floor far down below, and then he looked at her. "Climbings not a problem... falling to my death is something i'm not comfortable with." Peter muttered, looking over at her.

He then realized that she was pretty badly beaten up, more than him. Turns out they were much nicer to him than their sworn enemy. He looked back down at the ground, then at her. He jumped on top of the railing, and looked down at her. "I have a plan. Its a very very very... very stupid one, but its better than scaling down a building with them having free target practice." Peter offered his hand to her. "Take my hand."

"Take my hand, Peter... Peter..." His mother's voice rang in his ears. He looked over at his unconscious dad, then back at her. Yeah, he chose her, and his friends, over the chance of being apart of a real family. And he wasn't regretting a second of it. Once she took his hand he wrapped an arm around her waist, then looked at her. "Look, I know I'm very far, and might get a smack after this, but if I'm going to die, why the hell not?" With that he planted a kiss on her lips, a short, but tender one. He pulled away, used his free hand to press the button behind his ear, and his helmet came back on.

"Hold on really tight, alright? We're going to jump on three!"

"One! Two..... THREE!" Peter leapt off the side of the balcony with Nikki, falling for what felt like forever, but was a very quick few seconds. His visor told him how long he had before they reached the bottom, and he just prayed his rocket boots were still working. Just before they hit the ground, Peter activated his rocket boosters on his boots at full force, knowing that the boots couldn't carry their combined weight, but it would suspend them for a second or two to break their fall. And it did just that before giving out, and leaving them falling now only a couple feet. The landed hard on the ground just outside the castle, on the red carpet that was still rolled out.

Robin Hood (EasilyAmused & Jones Sparrow)

The answer to her question was simple. 'Oh, I want to make sure your dad, and Ed's dad never truly finds Robin Hood because he's me, and if i get caught i might be going to jail for a very very very long time, and a lot of good people are out there following my stupid heroics, and i dont' want them hurt.'That was a noble and very insane answer for their very first "not date" So he thought he would go with the "not Robin Hood" answer, which was still a very truthful one. "I've spent the last two years jobless, barely scraping by, and thinking about all the horrible shit I've done." Robert said with a shrug, taking another long sip before the glass was empty. "Not just to you but... You may not believe me, but I tried to stick up for the little guys way back when. I sometimes defended someone for free... I'm not asking for redemption, or apologies." Robert looked over at her.

"When I got the call for another chance to try to make a difference, to get off my ass, I took it. I didn't know what the job was specifically until i showed up today. After just looking at his first few cases." He looked around, and then leaned in closer to a loud whisper. "I knew this guy wasn't a horrible criminal as all these big businessmen are claiming. I've seen people losing money, and the next day a charity receiving the same amount by an anonymous donator."

"So for a short explanation, I wanted a second chance... and now I'm regretting what I'm getting in to." He called the bartender for another drink.

Spider-Man: Childhood Friends (Jones Sparrow and EasilyAmused)

Peter felt the suit under his clothes move a bit when Lexi touched his bicep. He liked her touch... He had been alone with the darkness of his mind for so long that when he felt Lexi's touch, it made him know that he wasn't alone in this. He listened to his words, but he simply nodded, not really sure what she meant. He didn't really know what happened with him and Flash seconds before. He didn't want to insult Flash in that way, or intimidate or hurt him because he knew if he did, Flash would take it as a challenge. He didn't mind being his punching bag who he never second guessed... But now he figured he was going to get more than a shove in a locker the next time Peter was alone...

His face blushed when she commented about their weekend together, giving a smile. "It's definitely not as good as that..." Peter said with a smile, embracing her arm around his, again his suit moving a bit as he body touched his. Of course he didn't think anything of it now, but he should have been more scared about wearing a thing he could only guess was made by the thing that turned Harry in to a monster. "Let's go, pretty lady." Peter said to Lexi with a smile, and together they were off.

The rest of the day wasn't that weird. From time to time Peter would constantly ask what Lexi said when she said absolutely nothing, it was the very faint voice in the back on his head, but he had no idea what that was. He would have some weird urge to punch people who looked at him and Lexi weird as they passed by, which was also weird because he had never had these thoughts before... After school it was back to patrolling the city. This time, it was going to be different. Peter now had this weird suit that he didn't know where it came from. He should have been scared, trying to tear the thing off... But there was some sort of comfort in it. Power. It felt really good. Peter watched himself in the mirror in nothing but the suit, clenching his fits and staring down at it. Now it was time to go test it out!

Spider-Man made it to the rooftop where Lexi and him always met, but this time, he hid behind an air conditioning until Lexi arrived. When she did, he called out to her.He didn't want to tell her about the events that led up to him getting the suit. The less she knew about the slight possibility of danger, the better. "So I don't remember much about what happened last night" That was actually the truth, the more the day went on, the more he forgot about the ooze attacking him. "And I woke up with this suit on my bed..." That part, was kinda a lie, but not entirely. He stepped out in the new black suit. It looked exactly the same as his old one, but instead of blue red and black, it was black grey and white. His body also looked much more toned and fit under it, and unlike his old suit, he was completely warm. He shrugged and twirled around. "Not a bad christmas present, right?" He asked half jokingly, waiting for her judgement.

Gaurdians of the Galaxy; An Old Friend |Jones Sparrow & EasilyAmused|

"Don't shoot him! DON'T SHOOT HIM!" J'son screamed at the group of men, weapons drawn. They looked uneasy at Peter, either because of his glowing red eyes, or the fact that he was aiming a gun at not only them, but their leader. "Does this council know about this? About how you were going to kill an innocent, and a group of my friends?" Peter asked. J'son shook his head. "Don't you see? I don't need the council! I have followers, and soon everyone will realize our old ways are the better ones! With the return of an heir, we can tackle so many extraordinary enemies!" J'son said with a smile. Peter didn't say anything at first, but then, slowly lowered his blasters.

The guards circled closer around him as his father took Peter's elemental blasters. "I know it is hard now, Star-Lord... But you will see that this is the best for everyone."

"You're a murderer. M-Mom would be ashamed if she saw what you are now..." Peter said, his red eyes glowing at J'son. "Go to Hell" Peter grabbed something out of his satchel, and threw it on the ground as he used his rocket boots to fly backwards. A giant flash appeared, with a horrible screeching noise as Peter landed hard on his back, but getting up as fast as he could. One of the Spartois aimed his rifle at Peter, but he grabbed it, and slammed it upward on his face, grabbing the rifle. He fired at another guard, pulling out another gadget from his bag and tossing it in the group. The ball opened, and a large gravitational pull dragging the guards on the ground, all crowded near the item Peter threw. Peter turned to face his father, but was surprised to see the end of his blasters staring right at him.

"Don't make me do this..." J'son said, clearly trying to control anger. How could his plan go wrong?! He was Spartoi! Star-Lord pressed the button on his ear, his helmet dissolving to reveal Peter's face full of anger, and tears falling down his face. "I'm glad you didn't have anything to do with my childhood. A group of outlaws are a million times better than what you could have taught me."

J'son gave another sad sigh, and put his finger on the trigger. "Goodbye, my son." He pulled the trigger but... Nothing happened.

Peter gave a cruel laugh and looked at him. "Those guns are genetically bonded with me. They'll only fire if my finger print is on the trigger." J'son was either too shocked or angry to do anything except glare at him. Peter grabbed the guns, pulled J'son in, and at the same time, slammed his head in to his. The body crumpled down to the floor unconscious, Peter standing over him.

After a second or two Peter bellowed in pain, grabbing his forehead. "No one wins in a headbutt... So much cooler in the movies..." Peter muttered.

Robin Hood (EasilyAmused & Jones Sparrow)

Robert couldn't have heard her right... Did she just turn down some valuable information on Robin Hood? Because they were on a "not date"? He either didn't know woman at all, or she was warming up to him (He was almost certain it was the first one). He gave a small smile and nod. "Fair enough, I understand that whole 'annoying father' thing." Robert said. She asked Truth or Dare, and before he could answer his phone started ringing. He gave a short laugh and motioned for one second as he pulled his phone out, looking at the caller. It was his friend John Little. He looked up at Marian and rolled his eyes. "I'm back for one day and Eddy's dad thinks I focus solely on work." Robert said, refusing the call and putting it back in his pocket. He knew Little John wouldn't approve of this, it was a risky move, and would say something along the lines of "This won't only get you hurt, but if anyone finds out, she will be hurt too."

He did not like how level headed and smart the large guy was, but he was sure nothing bad was going to happen with this little plan of his. "I'll take truth this time." Robert said. He was a good actor, if she asked anything a bit too much he could always make up a fake answer, although he didn't want to lie to her anymore tonight.

Spider-Man: Childhood Friends (Jones Sparrow and EasilyAmused)

The night was much warmer, and less hectic than their last one with Kraven. The two sat on skyscrapers for parts of the night, eating hot dogs, and when they did find criminals they had to tease them and have fun (it was mostly Peter's idea, but Lexi was just as bored as he was!). The night ended with Peter collapsing on his bed, still in the spidey suit. He ripped off the mask, and almost immediately fell asleep. as he did, the black liquid from the few nights before was getting weaker, and weaker. The way it worked was that it needed a host. And it found the perfect specimen. The liquid slowly climbed up Peter's bed, and made contact with Peter's torso, once it made contact the liquid started moving faster, feeling much stronger. The liquid expanded, little tentacles branching out and slowly covered Peter's body.

Peter's spider-senses kicked in, he woke up almost immediately, but the liquid was now almost all over his body. He leapt off his bed, and started to pull away the black ooze, but it only got stuck on his hands, and started to cover him even faster, He had no idea what was happening, but the last thing he remembered was the tentacles covering his eyes.

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Peter woke up to his alarm, shooting upright, remembering what happened to him the night before... But he was fine. In fact, he felt more than fine... He felt.. stronger. He looked down and was very surprised to see a Spider-Man suit-- his spider-man suit, but now completely black. The Spider logo was white, as well as the webbing around it. He jumped up, looking at himself in the mirror. He was very concerned about this. The black ooze that haunted him attacked him last night, and instead of killing him, or turning him in to a monster, he just got a darker suit... What was going on? Just then tentacles shot out of the suit around the neck, and wrapped around his face to make the black mask, completing the suit fully. He stared down at his hands, then back at the mirror at his head, and as he thought about the mask coming off, its as if the suit obeyed, leaving his head completely free of the suit... "Huh..." Peter muttered. Just then, he realized he needed to get to school!

Like he usually did with his other suit when he went to school, Peter put clothes over it, and with that he ran down the stairs, kissed Aunt May as he collected the toast and orange juice she made for him, and ran out the door.

He noticed he ran even faster than before-- which was saying something because thanks to the spider bite he already could do that. The more he thought about it, the stronger he felt. It felt kinda good... Before long, he made it to school, barely breaking a sweat. He looked around, held on to his backpack, and trudged through the crowd so he could find Lexi and tell her about all of this. He found her, and a surge of newfound anger overcame him when he saw Flash talking to her. He obviously said something that upset Lexi. A new voice in his head started to say that he had enough of Flash thinking he was the toughest guy around.

He walked over to the two, looking at Flash, and turning him to face him. "Hey, Flash. Something wrong?" Peter asked, tilting his head, his hand still on his shoulder. Flash gave a smirk. "Nah, just having a chat with your 'girlfriend', I don't know how much you're paying her, because she is still holding on that you two are actually a--"

"Flash, for once in your miserable life, just shut the hell up." Peter snapped, the very faint voice in his head giggling a bit. Flash went wide eyed and then gave peter a glare of anger. He never said that to Flash in years he's known him. "Okay, Parker, You're asking for it."

"You're going to hit me again, Flash? I bet your grades would be much better if you could just punch your way through them. What would your hero, Spider-Man think of this?" Peter asked, pushing Flash in to the locker, it wasn't hard enough to hurt, but enough to clearly surprise Flash. "Get the hell away from my girlfriend."

"Oh, you're going to regret this, Parker..." Flash said a bit uneasy, walking away from the two. As soon as Peter turned to Lexi that voice and feeling of anger was gone. "Hey, wasn't bugging you too much, right?" He asked, looking over at the vending machine, and pulling out a dollar. "Look, when school's over, there's something I have to show you in private... Something happened last night."