Note: 1 Chapter per two or three days and 1 extra chapter per 35 and 60 power stones.————————————————-.
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Days slowly passed inside the hospital.
The once tense atmosphere surrounding Peter’s birth gradually disappeared, replaced instead by warmth, happiness, and the constant sound of a baby crying at random hours of the day.
WAAAAH!!
“Peter…”
“Please sleep…”
“Richard, he’s your son too.”
“…Fine, fine, I’m awake.”
The peaceful chaos of parenthood had officially begun.
Despite her exhaustion after childbirth, Mary recovered surprisingly fast compared to ordinary humans due to her ancient Viltrumite biology.
Though most of her powers were gone, her body still healed faster than a normal person’s.
Meanwhile, Peter remained healthy.
At least…
On the surface.
That uncertainty still haunted Richard constantly.
Every time Peter cried…
Every time his body temperature changed even slightly…
Richard immediately became nervous.
Because he still did not know whether the V-Virus existed inside his son.
And until he knew for certain—
He could not relax.
Eventually, after several days passed, the doctors officially discharged both Mary and Peter from the hospital.
The moment Richard heard the news, relief instantly appeared on his face.
Finally.
They were going home.
Carefully carrying Peter in his arms while helping Mary walk beside him, Richard slowly guided them toward the car outside the hospital.
The cold air outside felt refreshing after staying inside the hospital for so long.
Peter slept peacefully wrapped in blankets while tiny soft breaths escaped his lips.
Mary looked toward him lovingly.
“He’s adorable when he’s quiet,” she whispered softly.
Richard immediately replied,
“So… never?”
Mary burst into laughter.
“You’re already bullying our son.”
Richard smirked proudly.
“That’s how fatherhood works.”
Soon afterward, the three finally returned home.
The moment Richard opened the front door, a warm feeling spread through the house.
This was no longer simply their home anymore.
Now—
It was a family home.
Carefully, Richard helped Mary toward the bedroom before gently placing Peter beside her.
Mary looked exhausted again after the long trip home.
Richard immediately noticed.
“You should rest,” he said softly.
Mary nodded slightly.
But before she could fully relax, Richard suddenly spoke again.
“Mary…”
She looked toward him.
“Once you settle down, I’m going to check Peter’s blood sample again.”
His expression slowly became serious.
“We need to know whether the virus affected him or not.”
Mary’s gentle expression faded slightly.
The fear surrounding the V-Virus still remained between them.
Slowly, she nodded.
“…I know.”
Then softly, she added,
“I think we should find out as soon as possible too.”
Richard nodded firmly.
After making sure both Mary and Peter were comfortable, Richard quietly left the room before heading toward the hidden underground laboratory once again.
Soon, he reached the secret lab beneath the house.
The moment he entered, the cold mechanical atmosphere immediately surrounded him.
Computer systems activated one after another.
Blue screens illuminated the dark laboratory.
Richard quickly approached the preservation chamber before carefully removing Peter’s blood sample.
Then—
The research began.
Hour after hour passed silently.
Richard studied the blood through microscopes.
Ran genetic scans.
Compared cellular structures.
Analyzed energy signatures.
And what he discovered only confused him further.
Peter’s blood was unlike anything he had ever seen.
Ancient Viltrumite traits existed within it.
Human DNA existed too.
But alongside them…
A strange golden energy moved through Peter’s cells like living light.
Every time Richard attempted to isolate it—
The energy disappeared mysteriously.
As if the blood itself refused to be analyzed.
By the time evening arrived, Richard looked completely exhausted again.
He slowly rubbed his eyes tiredly before finally glancing toward the clock.
“…Already this late?”
He sighed heavily before standing up from his chair.
Despite his obsession with the research…
He still wanted to spend time with Mary and Peter.
Especially now.
Carefully storing Peter’s blood sample once again, Richard shut down several systems before leaving the underground laboratory.
Soon afterward, he entered the bedroom upstairs.
The moment he walked inside—
Mary immediately looked toward him.
Peter rested quietly beside her while sleeping peacefully.
Mary’s expression became slightly hopeful.
“Did you find anything?”
Richard stopped for a moment.
Then slowly—
He shook his head.
“Not yet.”
Mary’s eyes dimmed slightly.
Richard walked toward her before sitting beside the bed.
“I’m sorry,” he said quietly.
“It’s going to take more time.”
He looked toward Peter carefully.
“Maybe another day or two.”
Mary silently nodded.
Though she did not speak, the worry inside her eyes remained impossible to hide.
Still—
She trusted Richard completely.
Afterward, Richard prepared food for Mary while carefully helping take care of Peter throughout the evening.
The atmosphere gradually became peaceful again.
Eventually, exhaustion overtook all three of them.
Mary fell asleep while holding Peter gently against her chest.
Meanwhile, Richard remained sitting beside them quietly for several moments.
Looking at them.
His family.
A small smile slowly appeared on his tired face.
Then eventually—
He also fell asleep beside them.
The next morning…
Chaos returned.
Currently, inside the bedroom—
Richard Parker looked like he was fighting for his life.
“…How is something this small producing such a horrible smell?!”
Peter innocently waved his tiny arms around while lying on the bed completely unaware of his father’s suffering.
Meanwhile, Richard stood nearby holding a diaper with the expression of a man facing cosmic horror itself.
Heavy breathing escaped him repeatedly.
“This is impossible…”
Sweat rolled down his forehead dramatically.
“I have studied alien viruses…”
“I have researched advanced genetics…”
“I have literally worked with dangerous experimental serums…”
Then he looked down toward Peter’s diaper again.
“…But this?”
“This is true terror.”
Beside him, Mary laughed so hard tears nearly formed in her eyes.
For the past ten minutes, Richard had been trying—and failing—to change Peter’s diaper.
Every single time he got close—
The smell forced him backward immediately.
Mary could no longer hold back her laughter.
“Richard—” she laughed between breaths, “you look like you’re about to faint.”
“I AM about to faint,” Richard replied dramatically.
Peter suddenly kicked his tiny legs happily.
Richard pointed at him immediately.
“He’s enjoying this.”
Mary laughed even harder.
“You’re supposed to be a scientist.”
“I am a scientist,” Richard defended himself proudly.
“Not a warrior.”
Mary raised an eyebrow while smiling mischievously.
“You were ready to fight alien viruses…”
Then she pointed toward Peter.
“But defeated by baby diapers?”
Richard looked deeply offended.
“These are biological weapons.”
Mary completely lost control laughing after hearing that.
Even Peter suddenly giggled softly as if enjoying the chaos around him.
For a moment…
The room filled only with warmth, laughter, and happiness.
A simple peaceful family moment.
One neither Richard nor Mary would ever forget.
Soon after several more minutes of suffering, complaining, and nearly surrendering to fate itself…
Richard Parker finally succeeded in changing Peter’s diaper.
The moment he finished, he immediately stepped backward like a man who had barely survived a deadly battlefield.
Then he took a long, dramatic breath.
“Whew…”
He placed one hand on his chest while looking utterly exhausted.
“That,” he declared seriously, “was the most exhausting thing I have ever done in my entire life.”
The moment those words left his mouth—
Mary burst into laughter once again.
This time even louder than before.
She laughed so hard that tears began forming in her eyes while holding her stomach carefully.
Meanwhile, Peter simply blinked innocently from the bed as if he had absolutely nothing to do with his father’s suffering.
Richard pointed toward him accusingly.
“He’s dangerous.”
Mary laughed even harder.
“You’re unbelievable,” she said between laughs.
Richard crossed his arms proudly.
“No, I’m traumatized.”
Eventually, after several moments, Mary slowly calmed herself down.
She wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes before finally taking a deep breath.
Then she looked toward Richard and spoke softly,
“Alright, enough drama.”
Richard immediately looked offended.
“That was not drama.
That was survival.”
Mary rolled her eyes playfully before speaking again.
“Do you realize we still haven’t eaten breakfast yet?”
Richard blinked once.
Then suddenly—
“Oh.”
Mary sighed while shaking her head.
“You forgot again, didn’t you?”
Richard scratched the back of his head awkwardly.
“In my defense…”
He glanced toward Peter.
“…your son launched a biological attack against me.”
Mary instantly started laughing again.
Richard ignored her completely before finally asking,
“Fine, fine, let’s eat.”
Then he pointed toward Peter sleeping nearby.
“But what about him?”
Mary carefully lifted Peter into her arms before smiling softly.
“I’ll take care of Peter.”
Then she looked toward Richard mischievously.
“And you, darling…”
Her smile widened slightly.
“…will go cook breakfast for us.”
Richard immediately nodded seriously.
“Honestly?”
He turned toward the kitchen dramatically.
“That sounds far safer than changing diapers.”
Mary laughed once more while Richard escaped toward the kitchen before she could tease him further.
Soon, sounds of cooking slowly filled the house.
Richard began cutting vegetables carefully while occasionally checking recipe notes nearby.
Cooking was never truly his specialty.
Still…
Compared to diapers?
This felt manageable.
Meanwhile, Mary sat comfortably on the couch while holding Peter gently against her chest.
The television played softly in the background while morning sunlight entered through the windows peacefully.
For a brief moment…
Everything felt normal.
Peaceful.
Human.
Something Mary once believed she could never have.
Around twenty minutes later, Richard finally exited the kitchen carrying several plates carefully in his hands.
On the tray rested:
Warm milk and oats prepared specially for Mary.
Fresh salad for himself.
And two cups of tea.
Richard slowly placed everything onto the dining table before speaking dramatically,
“Breakfast is served, ma’am.”
Mary smiled softly.
“Thank you.”
Carefully placing Peter in the nearby room after he fell asleep again, Mary slowly walked toward the table and sat beside Richard.
Soon, the two quietly began eating together.
The peaceful atmosphere lasted for several minutes.
Then eventually—
Mary looked toward Richard seriously.
“So…”
Richard looked up from his tea.
“What did you find?”
The mood instantly shifted.
Richard’s expression slowly became serious again.
He placed his cup down quietly before leaning slightly backward.
“I’m not completely sure yet,” he admitted honestly.
Mary listened carefully.
Richard continued slowly,
“But I think Peter’s blood is interacting with the V-Virus differently than expected.”
Mary frowned slightly.
“What do you mean?”
Richard took a slow breath before answering.
“It’s almost like…”
He hesitated briefly.
“…his blood is absorbing the virus.”
Silence.
Mary immediately froze.
“…What?”
Richard nodded slowly.
“Yeah.”
His eyes became thoughtful.
“The virus isn’t spreading normally.”
“Instead, Peter’s cells are consuming it little by little.”
Mary stared at him in disbelief.
“That’s…”
Hope slowly appeared in her eyes.
“That’s good news, right?”
For a brief moment, Richard remained silent.
Then slowly—
He shook his head.
“No.”
The hopeful expression on Mary’s face instantly weakened.
“Why not?”
Richard leaned forward slightly before answering carefully.
“Because Peter’s body is still just that of an infant.”
His voice grew heavier.
“The virus contains enormous amounts of energy.”
Richard’s hands slowly clenched together.
“If Peter completely absorbs it right now…”
His expression darkened.
“…his body may collapse under the strain.”
Mary’s face immediately turned pale.
Silence filled the room completely.
Even the television noise in the background suddenly felt distant.
After several moments, Mary finally whispered quietly,
“You mean…”
Richard nodded grimly.
“He could die.”
Those words hit heavily.
Mary immediately looked down.
Her hands tightened slightly.
A mother’s fear filled her eyes instantly.
Richard quickly continued speaking afterward.
“But there may still be a way to save him.”
Mary immediately looked back toward him.
“What way?”
Her voice carried desperation now.
“Tell me.”
“I’ll do anything.”
Richard looked toward her seriously.
“I think we need to strengthen Peter’s body.”
Mary blinked slightly.
“What?”
Richard continued explaining carefully.
“If his body becomes powerful enough…”
“Then it might successfully absorb the V-Virus without collapsing.”
His scientific mind already began calculating countless possibilities.
“The problem right now is that Peter’s body is too weak.”
“He’s still a baby.”
“If we enhance his physical structure carefully…”
Richard’s eyes narrowed slightly.
“…then his body may survive the absorption process completely.”
Mary slowly processed his words.
Then suddenly, realization appeared on her face.
“…The serum.”
Richard remained silent.
Mary immediately understood.
“You’re planning to continue the super soldier project.”
Richard sighed quietly before nodding.
“Yes.”
Mary looked deeply worried now.
“You know Norman Osborn isn’t a good person.”
Richard nodded again immediately.
“I know.”
His voice sounded tired.
“But I don’t have another choice anymore.”
He leaned back slightly before continuing.
“Norman has the resources, technology, and funding I need.”
“And most importantly…”
“He needs results urgently.”
Mary frowned slightly.
“Urgently?”
Richard looked toward her calmly.
“He’s dying.”
Mary’s eyes widened slightly.
Richard slowly explained,
“Norman suffers from a genetic disease inherited through the Osborn bloodline.”
“It’s getting worse.”
“He believes the super soldier serum may save his life.”
Silence filled the room once more.
Finally, Mary slowly lowered her eyes.
Then softly—
She sighed.
“I understand.”
Carefully, she reached forward and placed her hand gently over Richard’s.
“Just promise me one thing.”
Richard looked toward her quietly.
“Take care of yourself too.”
For several moments, Richard simply looked at her silently.
Then slowly—
A small smile appeared on his face.
“I will.”
Though deep inside…
He already knew the road ahead was becoming far more dangerous than either of them realized.
And somewhere far away…
Fate had already begun moving silently toward Peter Parker.
After finishing breakfast together, the peaceful atmosphere inside the Parker house remained warm and lively.
Peter had finally fallen asleep once again after drinking milk, resting comfortably in Mary’s arms while tiny soft breaths escaped his lips.
Meanwhile, Richard leaned back against the chair while looking utterly exhausted.
Mary noticed immediately.
“You still look tired,” she said softly.
Richard looked toward her dramatically.
“I fought against diapers this morning.”
He pointed toward himself proudly.
“I survived.”
Mary rolled her eyes while trying not to laugh again.
“You’re never going to let that go, are you?”
“Never.”
Mary shook her head helplessly before suddenly speaking again.
“We should go visit Ben and May today.”
Richard blinked slightly.
“Right…”
Then realization appeared on his face.
“At the hospital, they barely even got the chance to properly meet Peter because the doctors kept interrupting.”
Mary nodded softly.
“I think they’ve probably been waiting impatiently ever since.”
Richard chuckled lightly.
“Especially May.”
The two exchanged small smiles.
Ben and May had always treated them like family long before Peter was born.
And now…
Peter was officially their nephew.
Without wasting more time, both Richard and Mary quickly prepared to leave.
Mary carefully wrapped Peter in warm blankets before gently holding him against her chest protectively.
Meanwhile, Richard grabbed the car keys before opening the front door for them dramatically like a gentleman.
“Your carriage awaits, madam.”
Mary laughed softly.
“Thank you.”
Soon afterward, the three exited the house together before entering the car.
Richard started the engine while soft music quietly played through the radio.
The atmosphere inside the vehicle felt peaceful.
Peter slept quietly throughout the ride completely unaware of how loved he already was.
Outside, New York’s streets remained lively as usual while people continued moving through their daily lives without realizing how extraordinary the small child inside that car truly was.
Soon after driving for several minutes, Richard and Mary finally arrived near Ben and May’s house.
Their homes were thankfully not very far apart.
Richard parked the car carefully before stepping outside.
Mary followed while still holding Peter gently in her arms.
The cold breeze outside brushed lightly against them while Peter moved slightly in his sleep.
Mary instinctively held him closer protectively.
Richard smiled softly after seeing that.
“You’re already becoming overprotective.”
Mary immediately replied,
“And you aren’t?”
Richard opened his mouth—
Then immediately closed it.
“…Fair point.”
Mary smirked victoriously.
Soon, the two slowly walked toward Ben and May’s front door together.
Peter remained sleeping peacefully in Mary’s arms.
Richard stepped forward before pressing the doorbell.
DING-DONG.
Inside the house, footsteps immediately echoed loudly.
Actually—
Multiple footsteps.
Then suddenly—
“BEN!
MOVE!”
“I’m literally already opening the door!”
“No, you’re too slow!”
“May—!”
The sound of mild chaos came from inside before the door suddenly swung open.
May stood there breathing slightly heavily as if she had rushed toward the entrance at full speed.
Behind her, Ben looked completely helpless.
The moment May saw Mary holding Peter—
Her entire expression instantly melted.
“Oh my goodness…”
She immediately covered her mouth emotionally.
“That’s Peter?”
Mary smiled warmly.
“Yeah.”
May slowly approached as if afraid of scaring the baby awake.
Meanwhile, Ben leaned forward curiously from behind.
“Let me see the little guy too.”
May immediately elbowed him lightly.
“Don’t scare him!”
“I’m not scary!”
“You absolutely are.”
“I’m literally his uncle!”
Richard watched the scene while trying not to laugh.
Then finally, May carefully looked down toward Peter sleeping peacefully.
The moment she saw him clearly—
Her eyes softened completely.
“He’s beautiful…”
Ben also leaned closer before smiling warmly.
“Yeah…”
Peter slowly opened his tiny eyes slightly before yawning softly.
May instantly looked like her heart had exploded from cuteness.
“Oh no…”
She clutched her chest dramatically.
“He yawned.”
Richard looked toward Ben seriously.
“She’s gone.”
Ben nodded calmly.
“Yeah, we lost her.”
May ignored both of them completely while gently touching Peter’s tiny hand.
“He’s so small…”
Mary smiled softly while looking down at Peter lovingly.
“He’s been sleeping almost the entire morning.”
Ben crossed his arms proudly.
“That means he already inherited Richard’s laziness.”
Richard immediately looked offended.
“I’m a scientist.”
Ben grinned.
“Exactly.”
Mary laughed softly.
Soon afterward, May quickly stepped aside before spe