As Peter (who was dressed as Spiderman) and Naruto roam around New York City in desperate search of Aunt May, Peter was flashing back to his times with Gwen Stacy. He really needed answers and he needed them now.

Two Years Ago:

"Hey, Peter."

Peter turns around and sees Gwen waving at him as she was walking to the front of his apartment building with Harry. He hugs Gwen and high-fives Harry.

"Merry Christmas, Peter.", says Gwen.

"Yeah, man. Christmas time is here. You know what that means? Mistletoe!", says Harry with a cocky laugh.

Gwen rolls her eyes and says, "Girls aren't your plaything, Harry. They're beautiful human beings that need love."

Harry rolls his eyes to that and he says, "Sure...whatever."

Peter lowly whistles and says, "Merry Christmas, you guys."

Gwen and Harry grin as they give Peter their Christmas gifts to him. Harry was bought the young lad a diamond encrusted golden watch. Gwen rolls her eyes. It was typical for Harry to go all out for Peter. Always encouraging him to look his finest with the latest expensive jewelry so he could get a girlfriend, even though Gwen though that it was stupid and ridiculous. Harry, of course, ignores her as always. Gwen smiles at Peter as he was giving Harry a mini-dancing robot, which Harry laughs at as it dances.

"Yo, man. This is legit. You should show my dad this."

"No. It's not for me to show off. I just want to return the favor for you. Merry Christmas."

"Thanks, dude."

"Here, Peter.", says Gwen. "Merry Christmas, okay?"

Gwen hands him a beautifully woven red and blue scarf. Peter eyes the scarf with amusement and Harry eyes it with intrigue. Harry lowly whistles as he says, "Wow, Gwen. Who knew that you could knit! This is amazing!"

"Thank you. Told you I was crafty."

"I didn't say that you were wrong."

"You didn't say I was right, either."

Peter laughs at the both of them as they joke around but blushes as he sees Mary-Jane Watson head their way.

"Hey, you guys!", she calls out as she crosses the street to get to them. Everyone, except for Harry, waved back at her. She hugs Peter as she says, "Merry Christmas!"

"Thanks. Same to you."

Mary-Jane smiles at Peter as she gives him a science kit for Christmas, topping off Gwen's scarf, for she knew that Peter Parker was a nerd when it comes to science. Gwen sighs then says, "Hey, Mary-Jane. Wanna hang out at my house for Christmas? My parents and I are throwing a little Christmas party. Peter and Harry are going. There's always room for one more."

"Wish I could, but I can't. I have to take photos of the Broadway college students right now."

"Later, maybe?"

"It ight take all day and I might be tired."

"Tired. Right.", mumbles Harry, hoping that no one would hear him. Peter was the only one that heard. He didn't want to say a word. It was Christmas time and he didn't want to start any problems.

"Alright.", Gwen says with a hint of disappointment in her tone. Mary-Jane waves goodbye to Peter, but quickly remembers to say, "Oh, Gwen! Harry! I completely forgot your presents at home! I'm sorry!"

"It's ok.", Gwen says.

"Keep it.", says Harry.

Mary-Jane frowns but was on her way to go to Broadway to photograph the college students.

"Are you okay?", asks Naruto.

Peter shakes his head out of his thoughts and says, "I'm fine. Let's focus on May."

Naruto nods his head. He was close to Peter as he finds the Green Goblin at the bridge. The same bridge that Gwen died. Peter sees that Gwen's body was removed. Probably to be examined. He guessed. Peter was face to face with Green Goblin as he was hanging May Parker over the bridge. The same way that he dangled Gwen Stacy. Why couldn't he get Gwen out of his head? Was he in love with Gwen more than Mary-Jane? She was always there for him more, no contest. May's arms were tied along with her ankles. She was crying as her mouth was taped shut. Spiderman was looking at her. Before Peter could do anything, Naruto run up to punch Goblin in the face. Goblin moves to the side and Naruto falls on his face. Naruto growls as he says, "Give me back Aunt May, you noob!"

Goblin was grinning now. "Yeah, right. Tell your brother that he's Spiderman!"

"Shut up!"

Naruto's eyes were glowing red again. Peter tries to calm him down, so Aunt May wouldn't see him, but it was too late.

"Na...Na...Naruto...? Sweetie?"

Naruto was glaring at her. "Aunt May. I'll save you."

Peter's mind was going in a loop. He was thinking of Gwen again.

Eighth Grade:

"Hey, Peter."

Peter was on his laptop when he sees a cute blonde ponytailed girl. She was sitting next to him at lunchtime as she brings out a book from her bookbag. Peter stares at her as she was reading. How did this girl know who he was...? He had to ask. As he was about to ask, she simply says, "I'm Gwen. You know. From Science class earlier."

"Oooooh."

"I had a feeling that you was going to ask me that, so. Yeah."

"Yeah."

"How are you?"

"I'm good...you're pretty."

She blushes at his words. He quickly covers his mouth full of braces. What was he thinking! Why would he say that! Gwen giggles and says, "Thanks. You're cute."

"W...What…?"

She laughs and says, "You're funny. I see you like science too."

Gwen shows him her book, which was an encyclopedia of chemicals. They look at each other as they talk about science and they laugh. Peter though Gwen was amazing. This was the start of a beautiful friendship...

"Spidey! Get your head out of the clouds and help me!"

Peter shakes his head as Naruto was struggling against Green Goblin, who was irritated by the young boy. Aunt May was screaming as she was dangling. Spiderman helps May while Naruto was after Green Goblin. Aunt May cries as Spiderman unties her and takes the tape off her mouth. Aunt May looks at him and asks, "Is it really you, Peter...?" Peter was hesitant to tell his aunt the truth but he didn't have a choice. He removes the mask as he hugs his aunt tearfully. Naruto, he realized, was in trouble with Goblin, who was about to throw him over the bridge. Peter hits Goblin in the back of the head as he grabs Naruto. Aunt May unmasks the Green Goblin and screams as she saw who it was...Mister. Norman Osborn...who was...Peter's best friend's father. Harry. Was that why he was down? Did he know that his dad's a villain? No matter what. His dad knew of Peter's secret. How did he know? That was the big question on Peter's mind.

"Mister Osborn...why...?", asks Peter. "You killed our friend! Not cool!"

Peter takes off his mask and curses at him. "Gwen's dead because of you! Do you even care!"

"You're the one that I want, Peter. I want you to work with me."

"Harry's more capable than me!", says Peter as he puts the mask back on. Peter Spidey-senses were tingling. There was someone coming close by...He didn't know who. But, it seemed like it stopped. That person might be hiding. He didn't know.

"I want only you, Peter. You see. You were always like a son to me. I need your intellect. I need you."

"Never. Not after you killed Gwen."

"Suit yourself. Prepare to die, Spidey."

"Rasengan!"

Norman Osborn looks behind him as the blonde boy's hand was glowing a blue ball that was aiming for him.

"Naruto, no!"

Too late. Naruto's Rasengan hits the back of Norman Osborn! He falls in front of Peter, who was in shock. Aunt May was on her knees as she witnesses her nephew's power for the first time.

"Naruto..."

"Mister Osborn! I'll get help!", yells Peter.

"No. It's too late."

"No. it's late! Aunt May!"

May was calling an ambulance. But, the time she called, Norman's eyes were closing. The ambulance managed to come to take away the billionaire. Naruto's eyes were normal again.

"Why help that man, Peter? He killed Gwen."

"He's Harry's dad."

"So?"

"So! Harry's gonna be crushed if he dies!"

"It's ok."

Harry...

Peter turns around and sees his best friend. Harry. Shit.

"No photos, please!", says Spiderman. Harry takes off Spiderman's mask, sighing to his best friend. "It's fine."

"Harry...Naruto didn't.."

"Save it. I know."

"Is that why you were down...?"

Harry shrugs. "I knew that he wanted you to work for him. It's fine. He's dead. Who cares?"

"You should. He's your dad. I've only known my dad for a short while."

Naruto was getting a bit irritated from the dad talk. "He deserves to die."

"Naruto!"

Aunt May gets up and wraps her arms around the young boy. "Apologize."

"Sorry."

Harry nods as he leaves.

"Harry.", says Peter.

He turns his head.

"Sorry, man."

He shrugs again as he leaves again.

Peter and Naruto look at each other then at Aunt May.

"Let's go, boys..."

They leave.

After the funerals of both Gwen Stacy and Norman Osborn, Harry, Peter and Mary-Jane all hung out at the park with Naruto.

"Wow. Such a crazy event.", says Mary-Jane. "Harry, I'm sorry."

"Meh. It's cool. I'm sorry too."

"It's okay."

"I'm glad that we're friends again.", says Peter.

"Me too.", says MJ.

"Well. All's fair in love and war.", says Harry.

"Gross!", says Naruto.

The teens laugh as Peter ruffles up his hair.

"Hey,", says Naruto. "Watch the hair!"

"Whatever."

"So. How's it feel to have your job back?", asks MJ.

"Meh. I knew that Jameson would ant me back."

"But, after all that Spidey drama-", says MJ.

"It's ok, MJ.", says Peter with a smile.

Naruto takes Peter's tie and runs away laughing. "Hey! Naruto!"

Peter chases after Naruto, with MJ and Harry behind him, enjoying each others' company.

The End!