Spiderman Fan Fiction ❯ Spider-Man: The Goblins Revenge ❯ Betrayal ( Chapter 2 )

Another familiar character, Eddie Brock, is introduced! Sorry guys…no Venom (that's a different story all together). 

EDIT 8/17/2009: Not too much has changed in this chapter. Revision notes are at the bottom.

 

Chapter 2: Betrayal

 

Harry sat at the table in his apartment he shared with his friend Peter Parker. He was his cell phone talking to Alandra. Peter wasn't home, as usual, so Harry didn't have to worry about saying anything he shouldn't.

"Yes I know you've been working hard. That's all the more reason for you to get out of the lab for a little while." Harry said. His patience was starting to ware thin. "Yes...fine. I will see you at eleven. Leaving the lab for an hour won't kill you." Harry turned the phone off and sighed. 'She's an absolute nut case and a workaholic. Dad would love her.'

A few minutes later, Alandra stood in the elevator. Next to her was a lab assistant who Harry hired much to her discontent. His name was Brad. He was about her height, had greasy black hair, and was shaped like a walking toothpick. She found him detestable.

"We will meet back here at 11 to perform the experiment. If you get back early, don't touch anything until I return." She said. Brad nodded and stalked out as soon as the doors opened. Alandra rolled her eyes and also exited the elevator. She walked through the plush lobby and out onto the sidewalk. She turned left, heading toward a red convertible. She pulled out a set of keys from her purse and unlocked the door with a small remote. She opened the door and quickly got in. Even with all her military training, she never noticed that two completely different people were watching her.

In a dark corner of the parking lot, there was a manhole slowly and carefully being put back into place by what a metal tentacle. Octavius frowned as he propelled himself down the sewage tunnel.

"Hmmm…an interesting development. Miss. Detrick seems to have found a new job rather quickly. But…it's with Oscorp. They possess resources that could prove useful. I must pay her a visit," he said as he wiped some sweat from his forehead.

Brad sat in his car and watched Alandra leave. He smiled as he got out of the car and headed back into the building. As he rode up in the elevator, he pulled out a cell phone and dialed a number. After a few rings, someone picked up.

"Daily Bugle," a young man answered with a yawn. Brad smiled. He was glad that he had caught his old acquaintance still at work.

"Hey Eddie, it's Brad. I've got a story for you."

"Hey Brad, long time. What have you got for me this time?"

"I've been working over at Oscorp as a lab assistant. They've been working on some weird experiment. It has something to do with bringing Norman Osborne back from the dead." Brad said.

"Um...right. And I'm God." Eddie replied sarcastically. 

"Hey now...when have I ever been wrong. I did some digging on the scientist that's working on this. She was a high-level scientist and operative in the military.  She was head of some sort of project.  Then, five years ago she got kicked out.  The project continued on without her but was recently shut down. I couldn't get any info on what it was she was working on; it's been totally blacked out."

"Did you find out why it was shut down?"

"Yeah. All the head military personal that took over after her dismissal were killed by the Green Goblin four months ago. She worked for Stark Industries for about a year or so and then, until a week ago, was employed by the late Otto Octavius. I also heard a rumor that she did a few freelance projects for `The Kingpin'" Brad said.

"I'll be there in the morning." Eddie said, his interest piqued, and hung up. Brad smiled and entered the lab while putting the phone away. 'Now its time to see if Alandra's little pet project will work,' He though as he began to prep the lab.

Alandra sat alone in the restaurant that was a few blocks away from Oscorp. It was one of those dinners that catered toward the overly snobby high school kids. It had Elvis décor that was repulsive, but at this hour there weren't too many customers. She idly watched them as they ate.

'They are completely unaware of anything around them. I bet they can't even tell you who the president is. Sheep. They're just like sheep. They'll believe everything you tell them. They'll follow you right to the slaughter. Heh. Pathetic!' She thought as she paid for the food she had ordered. She quickly made her was back to her car and returned to Oscorp. When she got there she saw Harry pulling up, and was glad he was there early. Even though he wasn't familiar with anything in the lab, he was a lot better help setting up than Brad was. As she walked to meet him at the door, Brad's car caught her eye. He was never early for anything. 'Something's wrong here.'

Brad stood in front of the large chamber. It had reinforced glass panels that allowed you to see in and out. It also had a table that followed a track that entered through a trap door in the front that hermetically sealed. He had strapped Norman's body onto the table and had injected the serum that would help the reanimation process.

'This is like something out of a horror movie. I just want to get this thing over with. I have to hurry though. They will be here any minute. I wonder what Alandra will do when she finds out that I completed her experiment? I can see it now…she'll go ballistic. And I'll be the famous one,' he thought as the table began to slide into the chamber. Once it was inside the chamber, it slid into a standing position. Brad walked over a computer console and pressed a red button. The lights dimmed and began to flicker as electricity ran through the table and into Norman's body. The body convulsed several times. After a few seconds, the lights returned to normal.

Meanwhile, Alandra was looking at Brad's car. She walked over on placed her hand on the hood. It was as she expected, cold. 

"What's wrong?" Harry asked. Alandra looked at the car again and then at Harry.

"Brad never left. We need to get into the lab fast. If he did the experiment on his own…" she said. Harry nodded and they both hurried into the building.

 

Revision Notes:

 

Not too much changed in this chapter. There is the first mention of Alandra working for The Kingpin…but again, there will be a little more on that later.