Spider-Man 0X

Ch: 193 [A moment with Cyborg Gwen]

[Next morning] [Rooftop]

Cyborg Gwen sat on the ledge of the building overlooking the city. She stared at the sunrise, enjoying the view with a faint smile. I walked towards her and sat next to her on the ledge.

"Morning, Gwen," I greeted.

Cyborg Gwen looked at me, "Morning, Peter."

"How are you feeling?" I asked.

"Fine," Cyborg Gwen replied, shrugging. She paused a moment before adding, "I feel... better now. Just thinking about the past... And..." Her voice trailed off as she stared down at her metal hands.

"So, what's next? Are you gonna stay here or go back to your reality?" I asked curiously.

"I want to go back, but there's nothing but pain and suffering in that reality. Even if I go back, nothing will change. The damage is already done, nothing can reverse that," She sighed heavily and shook her head sadly. "But staying here... it feels nice. I like it here. There's no war, no conflict. No constant threats looming over us. Everyone seems happier here."

"Yet, your face says otherwise," I pointed out. "Something bothering you?"

Cyborg Gwen turned to look at me with a small smile. "My Peter used to be like you once. Kind, caring, and always trying to help people, but he called himself a selfish hero. I knew he was just kidding himself. He cared too much for others to truly consider himself selfish. But when he... I... When we lost our unborn child and MJ and Michelle died in an explosion... That changed him. But when he learned that both of them were also pregnant, he went... He lost control."

"..." I couldn't say a word. I just sat there listening to her story, even though I knew what happened in that reality.

"Wanda was also looking forward to meeting the babies, but after seeing Peter lose it... She tried to help him and gave him hope. Then, both of them went to Kamar-Taj to find information on time magic. They wanted the Time Stone in the Ancient One's possession," Cyborg Gwen continued quietly. "Thought with the Time Stone they could turn back time and save them..." She touched her belly subconsciously.

"They refused to help, right?" I guessed.

Cyborg Gwen nodded slowly. "Yes. Rules, they said. Peter and Wanda fought against Strange and the Ancient One. Neither side showed mercy. It was a brutal fight. And in the end..." Her voice faltered. I could tell that she wanted to cry, yet no tears came out from her cybernetic eyes. "The Ancient One sealed the stone in an unknown dimension. Wanda killed her on the spot and Peter killed Dr. Strange. I don't know what happened next, but when Peter and Wanda returned, they were different and they were carrying a book... Darkhold or The Book Of Sins... Something like that."

"Darkhold..." I murmured thoughtfully.

Cyborg Gwen nodded. "It contains dark knowledge, powerful spells, and rituals. For years they deciphered the book, but the book corrupted them both. Peter became cruel, ruthless, and coldhearted. He stopped caring about others' lives. And Wanda... she became obsessed with bringing our loved ones back. Nothing else mattered to her anymore except getting back our family. They sacrificed so many humans just to test their spells and rituals. The heroes were no match for them. Soon everyone fell... one by one until Miles came up with the idea of time travel and the rest you already know."

"Hmmm... The time stone isn't enough to reverse everything and Darkhold corrupts the user. We need to gather all the infinity stones if we were to fix your reality. One snap is all it'd take to fix everything," I mused out loud.

Cyborg Gwen blinked. "Snap? Infinity Stones?" She questioned curiously.

"Oh, sorry. Did Thanos's situation happen in your reality?" I asked.

Cyborg Gwen shook her head. "Thanos? No, not that I remember. But what are infinity stones?"

I jumped down on the roof and stretched my arms, "There are two ways to fix your world. First, find the six infinity stones and do a snap, second, find Lady Death and make a deal with her, in exchange she can bring them back to life, but I've no idea where to find her or how. So, infinity stones are our best option. Make an infinity gauntlet, find the stones, do the snap, and reset the timeline according to your wish. The only downside is that the other me should also know about this, yet he went for the Darkhold. Something doesn't add up here."

Cyborg Gwen got off the ledge and landed on the rooftop, "Peter... Is there a hope?" She looked at me with a hopeful expression.

"Of course, there's hope," I replied, smiling reassuringly. "I just need some time to think. We can't rush in without a proper plan. If that other Peter is really as strong as you say he is and a corrupt Wanda, then the present me can't win against them alone. I'm not strong enough... Not yet."

"Then..." She grabbed my hands.

"Yeah! Not yet, but soon!" I assured her. "Once I get access to the higher level at Kamar-Taj's library, I'll be able to decipher the advanced spell books. Those spells can increase my power to a whole new level. Only then, I'll be strong enough to challenge those two."

I squeezed her hands.

"Besides, we have strong allies... Frank, Felicia with Venom, this reality's Wanda. So, yeah, once we train a bit and get stronger, we'll go to your reality, fix things, kill that bastard Morlun... I'm pretty sure he's also involved in this mess. Then we can try to fix things. If the snap works, everything will go back to normal, if it doesn't then at least we'll be able to stop them from causing any more death and destruction."

Cyborg Gwen wrapped her arms around my neck and hugged me tightly. I returned her hug and patted her back soothingly. She buried her face in my chest, her shoulders trembling slightly as she sobbed quietly.

"Thank you, for giving me hope, Peter," She whispered.

"Don't worry, Gwen. I'll do my best to help you. I promise," I promised, stroking her hair gently.

She cried her heart out for a few minutes. That bastard! I'm gonna rip out his heart. How dare he make Gwen cry? I thought angrily. After crying her heart out, Cyborg Gwen moved away.

"Haha!" She gave a bitter laugh. "I can't even cry. Sorry... I didn't mean to... It's just... I was losing hope. And..."

"Hey, I understand. Don't worry, we'll find a way. Now, no more crying, okay?" I interrupted her gently.

"Okay," She replied, smiling weakly.

"Good," I said, returning her smile. "Now, let's go. Breakfast is ready. Wait! Do you eat? Was that rude to ask?"

"Haha... I do eat. I'm still 30-40% human, Peter," Cyborg Gwen answered amusedly.

"Right. Come on, let's eat breakfast."

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Later that day...

Wanda as usual dragged Cyborg Gwen out for a stroll around because she thinks that C-Gwen needs fresh air to relax. My Gwen was also waiting for them outside. Seeing me she rushed and hugged me, kissing my lips.

"Morning, babe. Slept well?" I asked her.

"Yes, I did. Though I missed you last night," Gwen pouted cutely. Then her eyes fell on the Cyborg version. "Oops. I'm sorry."

Cyborg Gwen chuckled, "Hahaha! It's alright."

"Well, c'mon, let's go." She extended her hand toward me.

"What?" I raised my eyebrows questioningly.

"We're going shopping," Gwen explained, grinning widely.

"Ugh... Not again..." I groaned. "We just went shopping yesterday."

"No, you went with MJ and the others," Wanda chimed in. "Today. It's our turn."

"Your car keys and card, please." Gwen held out her hands, ignoring my complaint.

Sighing, I handed over my car key and credit card to her.

Cyborg Gwen laughed at my misfortune.

"Let's go," Gwen pulled me along with her.

"If I see even a single scratch on my car... Your ass and my hand are gonna become well acquainted," I warned. Gwen just giggled cutely and waved at the Cyborg Gwen.

"See you later, Gwen. Bye," Gwen shouted.

Gwen, Cyborg Gwen [She changed her face using some kind of implant], and Wanda drove off in my car while I stood there hoping it would come back in one piece. Sigh! Women... Well, I might as well visit the spa and get my first massage. 

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