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Estelle and The Mark of Arachnid: The Legend of the Moon Princess

Summary:

It has been one year since Estelle Blofis got bitten by a cursed spider and became New York's (and Olympus') friendly neighborhood, Spider-Girl. Now, Estelle is going on a vacation trip with her best friend, Sam Stacy, and their favorite actress and long-time family friend, Piper McLean, to Japan.

However, things are not that simple for her. For during their trip, they will encounter new mythological beings and face a new prophecy that will decide the fate of Japan. But before they can face this new threat, they must first face their past.

Prepare to go on a journey filled with danger, thrills, emotional confrontations... And possibly a 60ft Gundam fighting a Kaiju.

Notes:

Author’s Foreword:

Hello readers! I do apologize for the delay but the story has finally arrived and is finally at work. First, let me explain what's about to happen in this story. 

This story will not focus on Estelle, but rather, what she does for others. This story is something unique and original while still having the same vibe of that of a Spider-Man story AND Percy Jackson. You will see several new characters as well as returning characters. There will be several references to Japan’s culture along with inspirations from their mythologies. Even references from Anime. You don’t need to watch any anime to understand the reference but I will list them down at the end if you are interested in understanding the context. There will also be mentions from tales in my previous stories but you don’t have to read them. I’d recommend it but you don’t have to since I’m still working on some of them.

I am also bringing back Piper McLean as well for this story and for several reasons. First… Let me tell you my honest opinion about her because I don’t want anyone to be confused nor upset about the sudden changes. I did NOT like what happened with Piper and Jason in Trials of Apollo. My issue, for starters, is not the fact that Piper is Bi. It’s the fact that she did to Jason after being with him for months in life and death situations of saving the world and not even having a chance to talk about it! The last time I saw them, they were happy and things were going smoothly. If that was to be the endgame then that should’ve been her entire plot in HoO! Heck, it would’ve made sense for Jason and Reyna to hookup while Piper figured out about herself! But no, we stuck with Jason and Piper and I was okay with that; they were my 3rd favorite couple behind Percabeth and Caleo! Sure it’s not perfect, but nobody is perfect! And don’t get me started on what happened to Jason after that. Like, if that’s how it’s supposed to end then WTF was the point of that all?! It shocked me so much that I actually stopped reading the ToA. Heck, I’m having a hard time continuing it as of right now. But, I am currently working on that so I can make this story feel as close to canon as possible while doing some of my own changes. So just a heads-up, Piper is definitely getting a major retcon in this story, but it’s also important for future stories that I have planned for her. Honestly, I’m more excited about what I have planned for her in the future since it’s actually Marvel-based and she plays an important role. So to you many Piper fans, I am sorry for what I’m going to make Piper go through. But out of the seven, she was the only candidate that I felt can get more development on her character by suffering. Like Peter Parker.

Also, for fans of Marvel, I have something really special planned for the Yokai in the future. It’s different to what you’ll normally see in Riordanverse books, but I assure you it’s definitely a familiar feeling when you read marvel comics. It’s almost uncanny.

Anyways, I hope you enjoy the story.

(See the end of the work for more notes.)

Chapter 1: Intro and Background

Chapter Text

Intro:

(Author’s Note: In this scene, everyone is speaking in Japanese)

 

In 2022, an ancient stone relic known as Sessho-Seki, or The Killing Stone, was found cracked in half. The legend stated that the stone sealed away a power demon fox disguised as a beautiful woman who attempted to assassinate the Emperor of that era. A curse existed from the stone where if a living-being/creature touches the stone, they will die instantly. However, Science depicted that the area of sulfuric gasses and hot springs were the causes of the phenomenon. 

While it is true that it was mostly poison gas that caused these sudden deaths near the stone… There was more to the legend than what was truly told.

[Meanwhile, somewhere in Tokyo.]

As the streets are bustling with citizens and cars, deep in a dark alley a woman wearing a kimono was walking down and looking out to the busy streets. 

“How… long… was I sealed away?” She thought.

Suddenly, she heard movement coming from behind her. She turned and spotted three men who seemed to be intoxicated. One of them spotted the woman and hiccuped. 

“Hey pretty lady! Come with us! We can show you a good time!” 

The other two snickered and laughed. The woman frowned.

“So much time has passed, yet men like you continue to roam.” 

“Hey, are you ignoring me?!” The man pulled out a knife out of his jacket. “Don’t you know who I am?! Who I work for?!”

Underneath his jacket and shirt, she spotted a tattoo on his chest. Even if she was centuries behind on how Japan’s cultures are, she can easily figure out that those with tattoos like his are either deviants, criminals or thugs. But luckily, this makes it easier for her. 

“Boys! Grab her, we’ll take her back to my place and-”

WHOOSH

The woman dashes in front of the man and places a hand on his face. In just a moment, she used magic to look into his mind and learn more of the world she had awakened from. Then, she slammed him to the nearest trash bins.

The other two ran to their boss as the woman regained her senses. 

“I see… so much has passed. I wonder… if my brother is still alive.” 

“You freak!” Yelled the boss as he grabs his knife and charges at her, “You’re going to pay for doing that, you bi-”

SNIKT

The man was instantly stabbed from spectral claws that appeared in the woman’s knuckles. Piercing through the man. 

“No… you will pay… for what your people did to me.”


[P.S. Red I by TK from Ling tosite sigure]

Backstory:

One year ago, Estelle Blofis was just your ordinary teenage girl. Until one day, she got bitten by a cursed spider from a tablet that once bears the powers of Arachne, the Original Spider-Woman that became a spider hybrid for challenging Athena in a weaving contest. Since then, she has been learning to use her powers for good and help the people of New York and protect Olympus from the forces of evil. 

With the help of her best friend, Samantha G. Stacy; her half-brother, Percy Jackson; and all of their friends, they managed to face many adversaries. During that year, Estelle managed to meet Piper McLean, her favorite actress whom her family knew in the past. After nearly 10 years of silence from her, Estelle saved her from thugs attempting to kidnap her. Piper invites her and Sam on a vacation trip to Japan for two weeks at the start of Summer and to hopefully reconcile the bonds they have as friends and family. But little do they know, this field trip will become more than just a vacation trip. For they shall embark on a journey that will decide the fate of Japan and all of its people. For an ancient prophecy will finally come to fruition. And it’ll be up to Estelle, Sam and Piper to save the island from impending doom. But before they can save Japan, they must face themselves and their past consequences if there is to be a better tomorrow.

But Estelle is ready to face whatever is to come her way.

For she bears the mark of the Arachnid and wields such great power with great responsibility.

For she is…

The Emissary from Hell…

The Amazing Spider-Girl.

 

Estelle and The Mark of Arachnid: 

The Legend of the Moon Princess