Dark clouds obscured the stars and bright moon, and darkness shrouded New York beneath the night sky. Mary-Jane woke from her faint, inexplicably feeling a chill. She stood and looked around, only to realize that she was high above the Brooklyn Bridge.
Looking down, she saw an endless stream of cars, as well as cargo ships and passenger vessels moving along the river. The cold wind whipped against Mary-Jane's slender body, and the red-haired girl hurriedly gripped the metal framework beside her, afraid that one careless move would send her plummeting.
"Ha ha ha ha..."
A shrill, crazed laugh tore through the night sky. Mary-Jane followed the sound and saw the Green Goblin, the supervillain who had wreaked havoc at the carnival. That notorious, terrifying demon stood atop his glider, laughing wildly without restraint.
The miniature missiles mounted on the glider fired toward a construction site beneath the Brooklyn Bridge. With a thunderous boom, raging flames lit up the night sky. The massive explosion echoed through heaven and earth, while shockwaves rolled with fire. The cars driving across the bridge seemed startled and hurriedly swerved aside. With a bang, one out-of-control vehicle crashed into the guardrail, and rear-end collisions followed one after another.
In an instant, the bridge became clogged with an endless line of traffic. Dozens of cars had crashed into a tangled mess, leaving the scene in utter chaos. The previously smooth traffic immediately lost all order, and even the police cars rushing over could not get through.
Sean stood not far away with Gwen, taking in the entire scene. The Green Goblin had clearly sent a challenge to New York's friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. Sure enough, before long, a red figure swung to the scene on webs like Tarzan.
"Spider-Man! This is why only fools become heroes, because you never know when some lunatic will give you a cruel choice: let the woman you love die... or let innocent children die?!"
Spider-Man agilely darted across the top of the Brooklyn Bridge. By the time he arrived, the Green Goblin was holding Mary-Jane in one hand and gripping the steel cable suspending a school bus in the other, laughing maliciously.
"Spider-Man!"
"Save us!"
"Someone help me..."
Seeing New York's famous superhero, the children inside the school bus cried out for help. Meanwhile, Mary-Jane's entire body hung in midair. If the Green Goblin loosened his grip even slightly, she would fall into the icy river below.
"Make your choice, Spider-Man!"
The Green Goblin urged Spider-Man to decide quickly. He loved this feeling of toying with his opponents and watching them struggle in pain before his eyes!
"Being a hero comes at a price!" The shrill voice dripped with mockery.
"Don't do this, Green Goblin!" Peter pleaded. He did not want to abandon either side.
"Fate is in your hands. Now—make your choice!" The Green Goblin looked at the hesitant Spider-Man and let out a sinister cackle before releasing both hands at once.
The school bus and Mary-Jane fell at the same time. The terrified screams of the children and the cries for help from the girl he loved echoed in Peter's ears. Spider-Man decisively rushed toward Mary-Jane, diving through the air and catching the red-haired girl. Then another web shot out and stuck to the Brooklyn Bridge, saving the falling school bus in time as well.
Peter held Mary-Jane with one arm while desperately pulling the heavy school bus that was falling below with the other. At the same time, the Green Goblin flew over on his glider. He would not simply watch Spider-Man save the civilians.
Suspended in midair, Peter became a living target for the Green Goblin. He had to hold the school bus and protect Mary-Jane from harm, so he could only silently endure the Green Goblin's punches and kicks.
"Time to die!" Sharp blades sprang from the glider, and the Green Goblin charged Spider-Man with a laugh. He intended to end the life of this New York hero.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Several gunshots struck the flying Green Goblin, sending sparks flying. Although his armor was bulletproof, the kinetic force of the bullets still knocked him off course, sending him careening crookedly to the side.
Dozens of police officers had finally arrived at the Brooklyn Bridge. The one who had decisively opened fire was George, the recently promoted police chief.
"Ah! That's my father!" Gwen, who had been anxiously watching the scene, cried out when she spotted him.
"It's too dangerous over there. You won't be able to help if you go. Don't worry, your father will be fine!"
Sean grabbed Gwen when she tried to rush over. If she got caught in the fight between Spider-Man and the Green Goblin, that would be troublesome. Perhaps he would have to step in then, but with so many civilians gathered on the bridge to watch the spectacle, it would be difficult to show what he could do.
The battle on the Brooklyn Bridge continued. A cargo ship sailing down the river caught the school bus carrying the children and teachers, and Mary-Jane was temporarily safe as well. Spider-Man could finally free up his hands to deal with the Green Goblin's attacks.
The two fought fiercely, evenly matched. The Green Goblin relied on high-tech equipment and an endless stream of new weapons, while Spider-Man used his extraordinary agility to dodge flexibly, occasionally firing a web to interfere with his opponent's flight.
"Heh heh, New York's great hero, try this!"
The Green Goblin controlled his glider and swung a long steel cable in his hand, binding Spider-Man in midair before dragging him away from the Brooklyn Bridge.
"Alright, it's all over now. You can go find the police chief."
Sean smiled faintly. Like a guardian escorting a flower, he brought the girl to the police car. Just as Gwen wanted to introduce him to her father, she turned around and found that the young boy had already vanished into the night.
Inside an abandoned, empty old house, Spider-Man was hurled down from high in the air. He smashed through the fragile roof and glass windows before crashing awkwardly onto the floor.
Before he could get back up, a Pumpkin Bomb rolled to Peter's feet. Blazing fire erupted with a blast of air, and the powerful shockwave sent Spider-Man flying into a lone wall. His entire body was buried beneath bricks and rubble.
"You chose a tragic fate, poor Spider-Man..."
The Green Goblin leaped off his glider and walked up to the battered Peter, unleashing a storm of vicious blows. The injured Spider-Man was unable to fight back at all and could only let his opponent beat him mercilessly.
"I thought you'd put up more of a fight. How boring!"
Having completely gained the upper hand, the Green Goblin tore off Spider-Man's mask and planted one foot on Peter's head. He grinned viciously. "My son treated you as a friend, yet you betrayed him and hooked up with that red-haired little bitch!"
"Peter Parker, you will pay for this!"
Peter, his face covered in blood, struggled to raise his head and stared at the hideous demon helmet. "Uncle Norman? How could it be you?!"
The young, inexperienced Spider-Man could not believe it. Gentle, respectable Uncle Norman, Harry's father, was actually the brutal and violent Green Goblin!
"Unfortunately, you can only take this secret with you as you say goodbye to the world forever."
The Green Goblin's killing intent had risen. The violence and bloodlust within him surged into his mind like boiling blood. He kicked Spider-Man hard in the head, and amid the searing pain, Peter suddenly lost consciousness and passed out.
"I actually have to do it myself, Peter. You're really useless."
Just as the Green Goblin was about to deliver the killing blow, a young boy emerged from the shadows with a faint smile, as though he had just enjoyed a splendid show.
"Who are you?" The Green Goblin became wary.
"What a boring question."
Sean strode forward like an arrow leaving the bow and instantly reached the Green Goblin. His ferocious fist whipped up a gust of wind, and the Green Goblin, who had given Spider-Man so much trouble, was sent flying sideways as though a car at full speed had slammed into him head-on.
Crack!
A wave of intense pain swept through him, and the Green Goblin could not help but howl. Sean had directly stomped one of his arms broken. He had not the slightest sympathy for this cunning, sinister supervillain.
"Say goodbye to this world, Norman Osborn." Sean removed the Green Goblin's mask, revealing the pale, twisted face of a middle-aged man.
"Please! Spare me... I can help you get anything you want! As long as you spare my life!" The renowned president of Osborn Industries now pleaded without a shred of dignity, willing to give up everything he possessed for even a sliver of survival.
"Sigh, Mr. Norman, you really are dishonest." Another crisp crack rang out as Sean ruthlessly stomped the Green Goblin's other arm broken. "Trying to control the glider? That isn't something a smart person would do."
"I'll get what I want through my own methods. Mr. Norman, please accept death quietly... I'll help take care of Osborn Industries."
Sean removed one Pumpkin Bomb after another from the Green Goblin and arranged them in a circle beneath Norman Osborn's terrified gaze, as though conducting some kind of evil ritual.
"No, no, no! I..."
The Green Goblin, trying to flee at the last moment, was kicked back into place by Sean. The next second, blazing waves of fire surged upward and completely swallowed the desperately struggling Norman Osborn.
"What a fulfilling day..."
The young boy's silhouette gradually disappeared into the darkness, leaving behind only a faint remark that echoed beneath the silent night sky.
P.S. My head hurts. There are always a few days every month when I don't want to write at all...
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