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“Beck,” Peter said breathlessly. “How could you do this?”
Beck or should Peter say, Mysterio, was currently terrorizing Venice with illusions, he had lied when he said that they came from an alternate universe. Why did Peter trust him so quickly?
Peter had met Beck when Fury approached Peter about The Elementals terrorizing the Earth.
Beck had claimed he was from an alternate universe and he had lost all his family. Believing Beck, Peter chose to trust him and help him.
That was until Peter found out Beck was lying.
This was how Peter found himself on a bridge- losing badly, in Venice fighting a mad man who called himself Mysterio. Peter had failed everyone, Tony first then May and his friends. They all died because of him.
“Very easily, Peter,” Beck responded darkly, punching Peter hard in the face. Peter fell
on his back, still looking at Beck.
“You lied. You’re just an ordinary person who thinks he can control the world.” Peter spat at Beck. Beck calmly walked over to Peter and grabbed him by the chin.
“Now now. I didn’t lie about everything.” Beck said mysteriously. “I am from an alternate universe and it was destroyed. I managed to escape to another universe just before my Earth collapsed. I was so angry. Not being able to stop my world from being tarnished. Everything that I worked for was gone, down the drain, I was a well-recognized person on my Earth. I spent years and years hopping from one universe to another, desperately trying to find a way to get back to where I was. When I came to this weak, persuasive Earth, I had an idea. One where I could finally have the recognition I deserve.” Beck said, gesturing to the tarnish behind them.
“Everyone thinks of me as a hero, Peter. When they get attacked by the Elementals, they’ll be praying that I come and save them. Isn't it nice? Being worshiped by the whole world?”
Peter tried to stand up but Beck kicked him in the ribs causing Peter to collapse on the ground again. “You won’t get away with this,” Peter said painfully.
“Actually I will. Fury’s out of the way and so is Maria Hill. The only one left in my way is you.” Beck said in a low voice.
“Now I like you Peter, but you are seriously a thorn in my side, I mean, you nearly stopped me. So, do I kill you or not?”
Peter let out a weak groan and finally stood up, facing Beck. Beck’s eyes turned green and Peter watched as Venice was replaced by pitch blackness.
“Look at you, Peter. All helpless without your mentor. You know he never actually loved you, right? He just felt bad for you, that's why he let you tag along. In other universes, Tony never cared for you, or even knew of your existence.” Beck’s voice echoed all around Peter. Peter shook his head in denial.
“No that’s not true. He did care for me.” Peter’s voice wavered, still looking around the black abyss.
“Oh, but it is, and even you know it.” Beck’s voice cackled. Peter shook his head strongly.
“It’s not true,” Peter said. Peter heard Beck sigh.
“If you truly believe that then I know exactly what to do with you,” Beck responded.
Peter felt something tighten around his wrist, he looked down to see a clunky watch. Beck appeared in front of him. “That watch is of my own invention. It’s near impossible to hack so it should do just perfect for you.” Peter looked down at the watch again.
“What does it do?” Peter asked, afraid.
“I like you, Peter, as I’ve said. But I can’t have you in my way. This watch will take you to a different universe so you can see for yourself that even in another world, Tony did not care for you. You and Tony being “close” in this universe were one of the greatest flukes I’ve ever seen. I wouldn't even bother with trying to get close to him, it will only end up hurting you.” Beck finished.
Peter watched as the abyss melted away and saw Venice in tarnish again. Beck grabbed Peter’s wrist with the watch on it and pressed a green button on the side.
“Goodbye, Peter. I have to go save the world now.” Beck said.
Peter tried to fight Beck, but with him being too injured to put up a fight ended up being useless. Beck gave Peter a sneering grin and watched as his last loose end was transported to another universe.