Chapter 1: A Peculiar Meeting

Summary:

Eddie and Venom decide to move back to New York. After the incident with the Life Foundation, Eddie longs for anonymity. What better place to disappear in then a big city? One where time never stands still. Hero's grow and villains come and go. New York who is still enthralled with the big fight between the Avengers. But all those hero's keep attracting problems. Follow Eddie en Venom on their journey to a quiet life?

Notes:

(See the end of the chapter for notes.)

Chapter Text

The sky was clear of any clouds. The stars were shining bright and New York City was still bustling with life. After the incident with the Life Foundation back at San Francisco, Eddie moved right back to New York. Informing Anne and Dan about his decision, promising he would keep them updated, he quit what was left of his job after what was probably his last interview with Kasady. After that, he packed his few belongings and his motorcycle together and bid San Francisco goodbye.

Looking for a new job was difficult, after his little accident all those years ago, and now with what had happened with the Life Foundation, Eddie decided to lay low. After accepting a job at a little paper company, Eddie was set for now.

Now you can keep buying us tatertotsss…

"I did not take a job so I can keep feeding you tatertots V!" Eddie argued back.

'We' Eddie! And we like tatertotsss.

Eddie started, "I know we do!" shaking a little from the laughter that bubbled up his – no 'their' – throat.

Venom appeared on Eddie's shoulder, facing him "Why did we move here Eddie?" Venom asked his tongue longing out of his mouth. Eddie looked back to the view of New York, gazing at all the little twinkling lights.

"Because here, we can disappear V. New York is a big city, and there is always something going on. Besides, it's also filled with bad guys." Eddie grinned.

"FOOD!" Venom proclaimed showing his teeth.

"That's right buddy, New York, an all you can eat buffet," Eddie said with a big smile and standing up, patting his hands on his legs and forcing his body to stand. Together, they stood on the edge of the roof of their flat. With one last look over the city, Eddie turned and sighed "Let's get going V, tomorrow's a new day."

"Eddie, incoming." Venom growled, rippling under Eddie's skin.

"MISTER! Please don't! There's no need!"

"What the...?" Eddie turned around, and someone clad in red and blue was flying towards them.

"Please mister, don't jump! I'm sure there are still people who love you," yelled the red and blue clothed person at them, landing right in front of them. "Please mister, I beg you!" Venom strung tight underneath Eddies skin and it took Eddie everything to keep Venom from lunging at the person.

"I'm not going to jump" Eddie interrupted the man... boy? It sounds like a boy? Eddie wondered.

Smells like fresh meat, Venom interjected.

For shit's sake V, were not going to eat him.

But we could.

Yeah but we're not gonna!

Eddie took a good look at the man in front of him. "You're not gonna jump? Thank God! I find it difficult to talk people out of it you know, it's…" the boy trailed off.

"Well lucky for you, you don't have to talk me out of it. Kid." Eddie added as an afterthought. "So, Spiderman, I presume?' Eddie asked.

"What? Oh yeah, that's me," the kid almost shouted. "You've heard of me? That's awesome!"

It was like watching a hyperactive puppy. Yeah... but we can't eat those either, right Eddie?

No, we can't V. "Yeah kid, I've heard about you. I'm a reporter. I have to know my stuff, ya know?' Eddie said amused, while talking to Venom in his mind. He had gotten better at multitasking these days.

"So, if you're not going to jump, I better take my leave then?" Spiderman said uncertainly.

"Well I had decided that going to bed was a good idea, but," Eddie thought for a moment "I wouldn't mind some company, if you have the time? Maybe I can do a little interview?"

"You mean it? That's awesome! I mean..." Spiderman cleared his throat, "Yeah sounds cool, I have the time."

Eddie looked amused and sat back down. "Alright, so who is Spiderman behind the mask?"

"Aw man I can't tell you that – then everyone knows!" Spiderman said, startled and fluttering his hands around.

"I'm just kidding you kid, no worries." Eddie smiled, feeling Venom move around his chest settling somewhere over his heart, content.

Eddie shifted in his place, finding a relaxed position staring at the city. "So, can you tell me what Spiderman does on a night like this? Not just prevent people from jumping I hope?" he questioned. "Seeing as New York is still a little shocked by the fight between Iron Man and their beloved Captain America… and didn't I read somewhere that Spiderman, saved New York from a big gang of weapons terrorists? You must be busy." Eddie said turning back to the kid.

"Oh no! No, I'm nothing special really. But I did steal Captain America's shield." the kid grinned squatting down on the roof.

"No way!" Eddie laughed. Waving his arms around, Spiderman told Eddie all about his fight against Captain America. Eddie nodded and settled back. Never thought this would happen. Eddie thought to Venom.

Yes, the spider is a real surprise, rumbled the symbiote back, the sound vibrating through Eddie.

Well I think it's a good thing... Yeah, a good thing. And with that Eddie turned his attention back to this hero. New York's friendly neighborhood spider. Sounds like a good title. Venom grumbled. Eddie huffed a laugh, listened and gazed at the stars, wondering about heroes and their life stories.

Notes:

So my first fan fiction. I'm no native English speaker so any fault is mine.
If you see anything, please notify me and I will try to correct it.
I also don't own any characters.

Now with beta read! Mant thanks to AdamantVibranium_SuperBoy!