You were getting dressed for the day when your room alerted you that someone was at the door.

Venom: Expecting anyone?

Y/N: Probably just one of the girls.

You walked over to the door and made it open. To your surpise, Widow was standing there.

Y/N: Oh, hey. Morning.

Widow: Good morning. You going somewhere?

You nodded as you walked back into your room to grab what you needed. Phone, wallet, key card to the tower.

Y/N: I'm meeting up with Riri to help her.

Widow crossed her arms as she looked at you.

Widow: And what about school?

You stopped and looked at her.

Y/N: What?

Widow: Y/N, it's Monday. You need to go to school.

You groaned.

Y/N: But why? I can fly through any class, I have friends, and I'm a super hero and there are people who need my help.

Widow: And unless Ultron is trying to take over the world, you're going to school. Besides, it's the girls' first day.

That's right. Felicia, Nadia, and Wanda were enrolled to Midtown too. Viv still went to school over in Virginia since she could just fly there and back at a moments notice. Must be nice to be able to fly faster than the speed of sound.

Venom: Sssschool issss for dorksss.

Widow glared at Venom who just returned to your arm.

Widow: Y/N, I know you hate school...

Y/N: Despise.

Widow: But you are still a child and you will live by the rules of this tower. You are Y/N first and foremost. You're Monster second.

You threw your hands into the air.

Y/N: And why the hell is that?! Monster helps people, that guy is the public figure who makes people feel safe and scares away the bad guys! Y/N doesn't even have a last name! What's the point of having all of these powers if I can't save people when they need it?

Widow: Y/N has responsibilities just like Monster does. You can help Riri do whatever it is you two are doing after school.

You just groaned and grabbed your backpack before you walked past her. Widow rubbed her temples and sighed.

Widow: Resist the urge to stab him with a spoon. He's just a kid.

She looked around the room and realized just how empty it looked. It honestly looked like you never moved in besides the bed covers. At least you kept it clean.

Widow placed a hand on her chin and wondered why you were being like this.

Widow: Doesn't even have a last name.

Why did that feel wrong?

Monster:
Year 1

You sulked the entire walk to school. What did Widow even know. All she had to do was wait around for the alert to tell her something is going on and she goes with the Avengers.

Meanwhile, the three girls walking behind you watched as you walked with your head down and your hands in your pockets.

Nadia: Did something happen this morning?

Felicia: I heard him and Widow bicker this morning. Maybe they got into a fight?

Wanda walked a bit fast so that she was walking at your pace. She gently tapped your shoulder.

Wanda: Darling, is something the matter?

Y/N: No. Just, annoyed.

You suddenly stopped walking causing the girls to look at you.

Y/N: Wait a second. Fuck school!

Venom: Yeah!

You ignited your feet and blasted off into the sky. The three girls just watched as did the on lookers that were minding their own business before child yelled "fuck school" and blasted off like Iron man.

Felicia: Widow is gonna kill him.

Nadia: What?! But I haven't even gone on a date with him yet!

Felicia's eyes switched and she looked at Nadia.

Cat: And what makes you think you will?

Wanda: My darling is his own person. If he's going to pick anyone, it's going to be me.

Cat: What was that, Scarlet Bitch?

The two girls glared at each other while Nadia watched you blast away.

Nadia: Wow. He's really zooming.
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Y/N: Ay, Riri! This looks, super heroey.

You were in Riri's garage where she had some holograms pulled up that showed the maps of Chicago.

Riri: Hey, Y/N. I'm just looking at this map of all the recent robberies. I feel whoever is behind all this might have Daija. I'm just trying to triangulate a location.

Sounds simple enough.

Y/N: Alright. Well, what do you have? Suspects?

Riri: No. I don't have anything.

You looked at the map and tapped on one of the robberies. A name popped up.

Y/N: But we do have a list of victims.

Riri blushed in embarrassment when she realized she didn't even consider the victim's connection to everything.

Riri: Why...Why didn't I think of that?

Y/N: Cause you don't watch enough TV.

Suddenly, the door to the house opened and Ronnie walked out in an apron and holding a cooking pan.

Ronnie: Riri Williams, just what are you doing?!

Riri jumped at her mom's entrance and turned around.

Venom: Busssted.

Riri: Oh! Hi, mom. Um....just...working?

Y/N: Hey, Ms. Williams.

Ronnie: Hello, dear. How are you?

Y/N: Good. I like that apron.

Ronnie: Oh, thank you!

Ronnie then turned back to Riri angry.

Ronnie: You know where you're supposed to be working? School! How are you even passing your classes?!

Riri: natalie is going to lectures for me...

Ronnie: Girl, speak up!

Riri: Nat...Natalie is going to lectures for me!
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Boy: Shouldn't you be taking notes?

Natalie: I am taking notes. Shouldn't you be minding your own business?
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Ronnie shook her head and walked over to her daughter as you pretended to be doing something else. Oh, look. Floor.

Ronnie: You didn't earn the privilege of going to MIT just so your narrow behind can sit at home. Don't make me embarrass you in front of company.

Y/N: Oh, no. Go ahead. I kinda take whatever family experience I can get at this point.

Riri: Why are you making such a big fuss about this?

Ronnie: Why aren't you?

Ronnie took a deep breath and placed her hands on her daughter's shoulders.

Ronnie: Honey, you can't keep running away from things. I know you're strong and healthy up here.

She touched her head.

Ronnie: But I need you to be strong and healthy down here.

She touched her chest and smiled at her.

Ronnie: Will you come to the support group with me? Just once?

Riri looked at her mom for a moment before she shrugged.

Riri: Maybe.

Ronnie nodded and walked back toward the door.

Ronnie: I'm not letting this go. Y/N, sweetie, you're free to stay for lunch if you don't mind my daughter's horrible manners.

Y/N: Yes, Ma'am. Thank you, Miss Ronnie.

Ronnie left and Riri stood there for a moment. She then turned back to the map and started looking at it again.

Riri: Let's get back to this. Our approach here should be...

Y/N: Wait.

Riri stopped and looked at you.

Y/N: Did your mom just fo what people are supposed to do when they love you? Check up on you?

Riri shrugged.

Riri: I guess.

You looked at the door for a moment before you pulled out your phone.

Riri: What are you doing?

Venom: Ssssigning hissss death certificate.

You opened a text log and sent a message to Widow about missing the morning classes. Not like they were really important. Your advance classes didn't start til after lunch.

Y/N: Alright. Let's get to it.
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Y/N: Fuck my life.

After two full hours of searching, you still found nothing. Riri was still looking at the map while you were looking through notes.

Y/N: Maybe there isn't a pattern. Maybe I'm just a idiot. Maybe people just like to steal phones.

Riri: Let's just review what we know. Victims' ages?

Y/N: No pattern.

Riri: Race?

Y/N: Nada.

Riri: Neighborhood?

Y/N: Mister Rogers said nah.

You sat up when you heard a knock on the door.

Ronnie: Lunch is almost ready! Y'all done working?!

Y/N: Yes!

Riri: No!

Venom appeared on your shoulder and did something that made him gulp before he spoke.

Venom: Yes. This is Riri! We are definitely, affirmatively done working! Task complete!

You and Riri both looked at Venom and slowly clapped at his impression of Riri. It was spot on.

Y/N: How...

Venom: Ssssome quessstionsss are bessst left unanssswered.

Venom returned to your arm and you and Riri looked at each other. You just shrugged. Suddenly, a light bulb turned on above Riri's head.

Riri: Duh! What about their workplaces?! Why didn't I think about it sooner?!

Riri began to go back to work as you stood up and walked over to her.

Y/N: Maybe youre bias since you never had a job?

Riri: Being a super hero is a job. It just doesn't pay well.

She brought up a list and smiled.

Riri: Look! See? Malcolm Rice. The guy whose phone we got back? Policy assistant to the head of the housing committee on city council.

Y/N: Sarah Jane XI. Laptop stolen. Runs public relations for several members of the county board. So, these guys all work for politicians one way or another.

Venom: And that Ssssarah Jane lady hasss huge honkersss.

Riri: She does, but we finally have our connection!

Ronnie: Riri!

Riri flinched at her name and the hologram shut down.

Riri: Coming, mom! Sorry! Let's hurry up so she doesn't...

The door swung open and Ronnie looked at you both with a worried face.

Ronnie: Riri, come quick! They found Daija!

You and Riri looked at each other before you both hurried to the living room. On the TV was Daija, doing a press conference with the police. She looked sick. A massive bruise was on her head too.

Daija: I felt, stress, and anxiety. So, I...I ran away from home.

She looked, off.

Daija: I....tripped over a branch in a wooded area just outside of town. I was knocked unconscious.

The scene changed to the news anchors who all had something to say.

Woman: Too many mental health issues in the youth these days.

Man: Sounds like an excuse. Her parents should be in jail!

Man: How do we know she wasn't under the influence of an illegal drug?

Riri turned off the TV and sighed while she shook her head.

Y/N: Nice to know that if we ever go missing, this is how they'll talk to us. Dicks.

Ronnie: I don't know. This story leaves me with too many questions.

Riri: Me too.

She turned to you.

Riri: Go ahead and head back to New York. I'll give you a call later. We'll get out answers, tonight.

You nodded in agreement.

Ronnie: But have lunch first.

Y/N: Of course!
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You landed a few blocks from school and decided to walk the rest of the way. Might as well, since you only missed two classes. The girls might be mad at you for ditching them, but Gwen could help them around. Quentin too, since you sent him a text.

Also, Widow never got back to you.

Venom: Kid? Ssssomeone issss watching you.

You stopped and looked around. Evefhone was walking along like nothing. No sign of anyone watching you. You walked a bit further and ducked into an alleyway.

You peeked out again but still nothing.

???: Up here.

You looked up and saw something dissappear above. You narrowed your eyes and wondered if it was AIM. It could be. But, why would he let himself be known like this?

You created the flame skates and jumped on the wall. You then skated your way up before you reached the roof and landed.

You looked around, but no one was there.

Y/N: Show yourself.

???: You don't give me orders. You take them, bitch! Now shut up and listen.

You spotted a cape flying out from behind a vent.

Y/N: Dude, I can totally see your cape.

???: Silence! Now, tell me, boy. What are you doing wondering the streets when you're supposed to be in school?

Seriously?

Y/N: You're joking.

???: Answer the question!

Y/N: I was busy!

???: Listen, boy. And listen good. You're better off leaving this whole thing with the Ten Rings alone.

Wait, the Ten Rings? That was what the Crash guy mentioned.

Y/N: What do you mean? Who are you?!

???: Someone you don't want to be yelling at, boy! I'm a....friend. One you can trust.

Venom: I know that voice.

???: I'd be insulted if you didn't. Heed my words, Creed. Let shit be for once.

The cape moved across the rooftop quickly and vanished over the side. You ran over to it, but found nothing there. Where did he go?

Venom: Who wasss that? Why do I...recognize that voice?

You gritted your teeth. Well, now you just wanted to look for the Ten Rings even more now! So ha!

Y/N: Let's just get to school.
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Principal: Discipline!

You sighed as you sat in the office getting yelled at by the school's principal. You only missed two classes. PE and Home Rec. Both of those were electives.

Eventually, he let you go and you ended up walking to your third class of the day with your backpack dragging behind you.

Venom: Well, that ssssucked.

Y/N: Whatever. I don't even care.

Quentin: Y/N?

You stopped and turned looked around confused.

Y/N: Quentin?

Quentin: I-In here. Locker 2-202.

You looked at locker 202 and pulled on the handle, breaking it, and opening it. Quentin stumbled out and quickly straighten himself out.

Quentin: T-Thanks. I've s-stuck in there s-since first period.

Y/N: And no one helped?

Quentin: Well, n-no. No one h-helped. But you d-did!

Oh, this guy was sad. But he was also your friend.

Y/N: Dude, you have got to stand up for yourself.

Quentin: I k-know. But, I j-just...I was helping t-this girl find h-her class and B-Brady saw me and s-shoved me in the locker. I-It's kinda my f-fault for t-thinking I had a chance.

You shook your head. Brady was that jerk who was messing with Quentin the first time you met him.

Y/N: Alright, that's it. I'm having a chat with Brady.

Quentin: N-No! It's f-fine. I'm used t-to it.

And that was the problem. You just sighed and pulled the piece of paper that was taped to his back. You crumbled it up and tossed inside the locker before you closed it.

Y/N: Fine. Come on. I'll walk you to your class.
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Lunch finally arrived and you were ready to eat for the second time today. Good old second lunch.

You got your tray of food and headed to the room you always ate at with Gwen and Quentin. You were surprised to find the girls already there as well.

Cat: Oh, look who it is. Mr. "I'm too cool for School".

You set your food down and sat next to Quentin who was still a bit. A bit bummed about this morning. But he seemed a bit happier now.

Nadia: Quentin helped me find my class this morning. He said my skirt was nice.

So, Nadia was the girl he was helping this morning? That somehow made you even more mad.

Y/N: Yeah, Quentin is cool like that. He's a cool dude.

Quentin: Y-You know each o-other?

Nadia: We live together.

You dropped your fork as Quentin looked at you then at her. He then looked at the others.

Quentin: Uh, d-do you all l-live together?

Felicia: Yep.

Wanda: Indeed.

Gwen: Not yet. I'll move in when we get married.

Quentin turned back fo you and mentally asked you to show him your ways. You just blushed in embarrassment.

Brady: Oh, look at this, fellas.

You all turned towards the door and found Brady and his goons filed into the room one by one. Brady walked over to Quentin and grinned.

Brady: How'd you get out of the locker?

Quentin shrugged as he lowered his head.

Quentin: M-Magic?

Brady: Magic? You guys hear that? He can use magic!

The group started to laugh before you stood up and turned to Brady. He kept grinning.

Brady: Oh, his boyfriend is mad. Watch out guys. He's looking tough in front of the girls.

Wanda: Darling, calm yourself.

Felicia: Yeah. You know what Widow said.

Y/N: Fuck the rules.

Brady swung at you, but you caught his fists and twisted his arm hard enough to make him drop to his knees. Brady let out a cry as you kneeled down tall to him.

Y/N: Here's what's going to happen, Brady. You're gonna leave Quentin alone or I will personally make sure that the football team won't have enough members for the next game. You understand?

Brady: Y-Yes! Let go of me!

Y/N: Not until you apologize to the nerd!

Woah, that wasn't you talking.

Brady: S-Sorry!

Venom: Ssssay it like you mean it!

Brady: I'm so sorry, Beck!

Venom: Ssscram!

You let go of Brady and pushed him to his group. He ran out, scared, followed by the others. You felt your neck twitch and Venom return to your arm.

Y/N: Dude, what the hell?

Venom: I'm not letting thisss lossser get ssshit anymore.

Huh. He did have a heart after all.

Nadia: Does that normally happen around here?

Gwen: Nope. But I seriously want him to take me on this table right now.

You shook your head and looked at Quentin.

Y/N: Sorry. I know you said to leave it be but...

Quentin suddenly hugged you which caught you off guard.

Quentin: T-Thank you! That was s-so c-cool!

You smiled and petted his head. Yeah, you were with Venom on this one. No one was allowed to mess with Quentin anymore.

And you know what? Screw that mysterious werido from the roof. You were going to help others by finding this Ten Rings thing and taking it down with Riri.

Take that, Cape Guy!