Chapter 28 The Aegis Comes
In the early morning, when the first ray of sunlight in the sky shone down, Hodge sat up from the bed.
All night, he was thinking about what happened last night. He felt very strange. How could he be so angry with others even though he was so old?
Could it be that after a long time, my mind and nature have also regressed?
Shaking his head, Hodge couldn't figure it out, so he stopped thinking about it. He had to go to the hospital to see Parker today. After all, he was beaten so badly last night...
Put on his clothes and a baseball cap, Hodge went out.
On the streets, pedestrians still lived their usual life, but most newspapers published what happened on Broadway Avenue last night, but Hodge was thankful.
Because of the sky last night, and the power of their battle was too scary, the reporters carrying long spears and short cannons were afraid of being hurt, so they all hid far away. Although they photographed themselves, they were just vague.
Judging from the photos published in the newspaper, even the color of your clothes is blurry, let alone your face.
After a little thankful, Hodge didn't have to worry about his exposure and walked towards the Manhattan Public Hospital, where Parker was.
Manhattan Public Hospital.
In front of the ward door, Hodge held fruit in his hand and knocked on the white wooden door of the ward.
Through the glass window on the door, Hodge saw Parker inside at a glance. At this time, he was looking at a newspaper with a small circle of white gauze wrapped around his head. His hands were fine, but he just hung it on the hospital bed with thick plaster on his left foot, his face showing a rosy and healthy color.
It seems that after Parker was bitten by a spider, he not only increased his strength and physical fitness, but his recovery ability was much faster than that of normal people. Although he was not as strong as Wolverine's recovery ability, it was enough to amazed the doctors.
"Please come in."
Parker, who was lying on the hospital bed, turned his head and looked at the person who came, and smiled on his face.
"How is it? I heard you were in a car accident? Let's see you." Looking at Parker's helpless expression, Hodge teased.
"Hodgie, you know the reason." Hearing Hodgie say this, Parker's smile slowly faded away, and a hint of confusion appeared on his face.
After a long time, Parker said again, "I don't want to be Spider-Man anymore."
As soon as he said that, the ward fell into silence for a moment.
Seeing Parker's struggled expression, Hodge opened his mouth, not knowing what to say. Obviously, making such a choice made Parker make a decision for a long time before he could make up his mind.
After all, he is a young man like himself, and his psychological tolerance is not very good. It is normal to be hit by the terrifying power of the evil spirits.
Not to mention Parker, even Hodge himself, didn’t he want to do his own thing as he pleased? Moreover, when the superhero was beaten by the "villain" and had no power to fight back, he was discouraged and made such a choice.
Hodge remembers that it seems that in the comics, Spider-Man was beaten by Doctor Octopus and he didn't want to do it, but he cheered up again with the comfort of his friend Pilihuo.
But there is no Thunderbolt Fire in this world, and the power of evil is not comparable to that of Dr. Octopus...
After all, Spider-Man was abused by Dr. Octopus and did not go to the hospital...
But the most important thing now is that there is no such thing as a playful, carefree, and jumping out of the Thunderbolt Fire - Johnny. At least Hodge has never seen this guy appear.
Looking at the discouraged Parker, Hodge smiled dryly, scratched his head and said, "Maybe it's good to be an ordinary person. He goes to school, lives, pursues the girl he likes, and attends a party with his friends..." As he said that, Hodge couldn't continue.
Hodge really can't do this comforting thing. He has been an otaku for almost two lifetimes. Hodge said that the black-bellied stabbing is OK. The task of comforting people is simply hell-level difficulty for him, and it is too painful.
Seeing the ward falling into a silent atmosphere again, Hodge was a little confused. It would be so uncomfortable to visit him. After looking at Parker who was still bowing his head and pondering, Hodge had no choice but to get up and say goodbye, "Packer, no matter how you decide, this is your own choice, I'll leave first."
After saying that, Hodge got up and left. He really didn't like this depressing atmosphere.
One morning, Parker sat blankly on the hospital bed, silent and didn't know what he was thinking, but this situation was quickly broken.
At noon, after Parker finished lunch.
A man in a black suit and dressed in a strict manner walked in, "Hello, Mr. Parker, can we talk?" The person spoke gently and calmly, and his voice gave people a very comfortable feeling.
Parker looked up in confusion. The man was dressed very carefully and cleanly, with a smile on his face, which was very gentle.
"Yes, is there anything wrong?" Looking at the man, Parker couldn't help but feel angry.
"Of course, to introduce myself, I am an agent of SHIELD, Colson." As he said, the man named Colson stretched out his hand, his palms were wide and powerful, and covered with calluses.
Parker subconsciously shook hands with the other party, and then said, "Asian Shield? What is that? Is C.I.A?"
"No, our responsibilities are more dedicated!" Colson shook his head with let go of his hand.
Looking at Parker with a confused look on his face, Colson smiled, "This time I came to invite you to join a department specially established by S.H.I.E.L.D., 'Avengers'..."
"Oh? Why should I invite me? What does your department do?" Hearing Colson's words, Parker's face did not change color, but his eyes were filled with a hint of vigilance, looking at the man in front of him who had always kept a smile.
Parker's vigilance, Colson, who knew countless people, naturally saw it in his eyes without missing a word, and he smiled and cared, "Don't worry, because we know everything about you, and our department was established to deal with some enemies that you can't deal with alone! Just like last night!"
"We?" Parker was a little surprised to hear the word 'you' mentioned in Colson's explanation.
"Yes, you, there are many, many special people in this world. They have all kinds of abilities, but some people are not restricted and wantonly destroy them, so we need us."
Colson answered meticulously about Parker's constant questions, without any impatience in his tone.
Through the two of them, Parker also learned some things about this Avenger, which was basically to attract people with extraordinary abilities to enter and then specifically deal with those who use their super abilities to destroy them wantonly.
Moreover, through Colson's understanding, the Avengers can give him a lot of help, such as giving him a lot of money regularly so that he can be Spider-Man more at ease without having to be busy with the rush.
It’s not Parker’s snobbery, but it’s really forced by life. After all, I can’t even care about my own life. Can I still be a hero? If I force myself to force me, I will become a “robbery of the rich and help the poor”…
And most importantly, they can provide Parker with some equipment that can enhance his strength...
"So do you want to run around the world?" Parker hesitated and was also a little moved.
If there was only one person, Parker might not have been like this, but his family is still Uncle Ben and Aunt Mei. They are already old and Uncle Ben is laid off again.
Now the source of income at home is obtained by selling his own "photos", but that hateful boss is too stingy and the money is not enough to support his family, so Parker has to deliver food in addition to selling photos.
However, because of saving people, it is free outside...
If they join the Avengers, they will not only provide housing, but also provide financial support. More importantly, according to Agent Colson, they will give him very reasonable training to maximize his ability development!
strength!
Parker now feels that he is very lacking in strength, but he still remembers what happened last night!
However, Parker was also very hesitant. He knew that he was a filial child. If he joined the Avengers, he felt a little reluctant to leave the two old men at home.
"No! You just need to stay in New York. Unless a major event occurs, there will generally be corresponding people in each region to solve the problem." Seeing Parker's heart-wrenching look, Colson smiled slightly. He knew that after today, Spider-Man Parker would become a new member of the Avengers.
...
After Hodge left, he did not pay special attention to Parker, so he didn't know that SHIELD people would come to him after he left, but even if he knew, Hodge wouldn't say anything.
After all, joining S.H.I.E.L.D. is very beneficial for ordinary superheroes like Parker, because not all superhero lives are carefree, and having a guarantee will always make people feel at ease.
However, when Hodge returned home with a sigh, the expression on his face became less good...
"Who are you? Don't you know that breaking into a private house is a crime?" Hodge frowned and looked at the bald man in black sitting on the sofa in his living room with a golden sword.
This posture made Hodge feel uncomfortable when he saw it, and what made him even more unhappy was the black and cool leather jacket...
He shook his eyebrows, and Hodge did not give the man a chance to speak, and threatened fiercely, "Please leave quickly, before I get angry!" Although Hodge could not guarantee whether his threat was useful to him.
"Hello, Mr. Hodge...or Superman?" The man didn't seem to hear Hodge's words and greeted him on his own.
"I am Nick Fury! The person in charge of SHIELD!" the man said expressionlessly.
Chapter completed!