Calm Wanderer

(AKJ) Chapter 11 - Superhuman progress

Damovotsk, Molkovia, Earth.

Demian's P.O.V.

Time could be very fleeting when one was in the pursuit of a certain goal. Following that truth, two weeks passed in what seemed like the blink of an eye for Demian. Every single day, from morning to night was filled with either physical or mental training, with learning the guitar being a mix of both. His only respite was the meals he shared with his family, helping him defus...

(MNIBP) Chapter 12 - The Soul Bond Perk activating (Part 2) (R-18)

Queens, NYC, USA.

Ben's P.O.V.

As the change seemed to slow down, the two were still lost in their kiss and what they were feeling. Intrigued, Ben started to caress her right breast, noticing her lust increasing, while a moan of pleasure escaped from her alluring mouth.

Not wasting too much time, he swiftly put his hands behind her back to unhook her bra, liberating the two magnificent wonders, both adorned with a small pink bud each, from t...

(MNIBP) Chapter 11 - The Soul Bond Perk activating (Part 1) (R-18)

Queens, NYC, USA.

Ben's P.O.V.

After bidding goodbye to their nephew, the two adults entered their bedroom where Ben started to take off his shirt immediately, while May began to talk. “We're finally alone... It feels like ages since the last time we were together without anyone else around...” She finished with a tired sigh, while she also started to strip her clothes off.

As his hands moved to his buckle belt, followed by his pair of p...

(MNIBP) Chapter 10 - I'm home (Part 2)

Queens, NYC, USA.

Ben's P.O.V.

Nonetheless, they did not let off their hold on him as they kept repeating some variants of 'Uncle', their words a bit distorted by the tears flowing freely from their red puffy eyes. Looking at their current state of distress, Ben could not help himself from feeling heartache, especially as he noticed the two beautiful mature women standing a bit further, looking at him with complicated eyes which immediately turned...

(MNIBP) Chapter 9 - I'm home (Part 1)

Hospital Room, Somewhere.

Natalia's P.O.V.

Nodding slightly, Clint declared decisively. “I understand. Whatever you do though, don't push it too far. After all, with your current lifespan and his, you're not pressed for time.” Nodding to his words, she replied. “I know. I'm not even certain of what I'm feeling, so I'm not stupid enough to go all in right now.” After talking with Barton, she felt lighter, as if a burden was lifted, making h...

(AKJ)Chapter 10 - Taking responsibility for one's choices

Damovotsk, Molkovia, Earth.

Demian's P.O.V.

“I’ve been wondering... I mean... Why did you decide to start practicing MMA? And why to the professional level?” His question brought a reminiscent look on her face, prompting him to add. “If you don’t want to answer, it’s also fine. I was just curious. That’s it.” His reaction elicited a small amused smile from the woman who replied. “If I remember correctl...

(AKJ) Chapter 9- Bryn's first training

Damovotsk, Molkovia, Earth.

Demian's P.O.V.

The night passed peacefully for the young man, the only noticeable thing being some blurry dreams about people fighting. Before their silhouettes could become clearer, however, his consciousness returned to the real world, brought back by the warm sunlight filling his room. After letting out a moan of comfort from the enjoyable warmth, his eyelids slowly fluttered open. “Mmm...

(MNIBP) Chapter 8 - A dangerous but tempting offer (Part 2)

Hospital Room, Somewhere.

Ben's P.O.V.

Rolling her eyes with her arms crossed, she said. “Jokes aside, we need to talk business, Ben.” Intrigued, the injured man asked. “What's it about?” With a look of seriousness, she replied. “It's about a proposition... I understand that you're retired but...” She hesitated with her question, implying the weight of that offer.

As Clint seemingly became impatient, he intervened without letting...

(MNIBP) Chapter 7 - A dangerous but tempting offer (Part 1)

Hospital Room, Somewhere.

Ben's P.O.V.

A smile and she was gone, leaving a headache to the convalescent man. A frown turning into a sigh conveyed perfectly his current thoughts. 'What a mess. I've no idea how to handle that...'

Feeling a bit exasperated, Ben decided that he just had to let it go. Instead of focusing on something he had no control over, he might as well try to find out a bit more about the attack. Luckily, just like in every ...

(AKJ)Chapter 8 - Christov Petrovich

Damovotsk, Molkovia, Earth.

Demian's P.O.V.

As the two were on their way downstairs, Demian felt his phone briefly vibrate in his pocket. ‘Is it Bryn?’ He thought while checking the notification on his screen. “It’s her...” He mumbled before opening the message and skimming through it instantly. Lifting his head, he then turned toward his Aunt. The woman switched her expression to curiosity so quickly that the young man, wh...

(AKJ) Chapter 7 - Exploring Mind related training

Damovotsk, Molkovia, Earth.

Demian's P.O.V

After twenty minutes of pure bliss, Demian exited the shower, water dripping down from his body, soaking the bath mat. Grabbing the clean towel hanging close by, he swiftly dried his body before putting on one of the smallest bathrobes hanging on the wall. Looking at the bigger ones on his right, he shook his head slightly, thinking about their owner. 'I’m taller than I was in ...

(MNIBP) Chapter 6 - An emotional awakening (Part 2)

Hospital Room, Somewhere.

Ben's P.O.V.

As he felt the touch of a hand on his own, May questioned him 'seriously'. “What happened to my innocent and shy Ben? What have you done to him, impostor?” Flinching imperceptibly from her query, Ben knew that a talk with her would be needed about his current situation. After all, although he was still Ben Parker, he was not ONLY Ben Parker. And his wife would notice the differences.

Sure, the fact ...

(MNIBP) Chapter 5 - An emotional awakening (Part 1)

Hospital Room, Somewhere.

Ben's P.O.V.

What appeared in front of his eyes was, as he predicted, a hospital room. However, its features were more reminiscent of a sci-fi movie than a regular room. Whether it was the walls, doors, or even the machines, everything had that sleek, futuristic look to them. The only discordant element was the lack of windows and thus natural light was completely absent.

Despite being familiar with hospitals, both ...

(AKJ) Chapter 6 - A powerful Perk

Damovotsk, Molkovia, Earth.

Demian's P.O.V

Before his feet brought him too far, his rumbling stomach reminded him that he had eaten nothing since the previous day. From the memories floating around in his head, he was not a big eater in his current life and would usually not feel much difference if he skipped a meal. This time, however, the impact seemed to be much higher than normal. His whole body felt sluggish, while his mind had ...

(MNIBP) Chapter 4 - Recovering his memories

Somewhere unknown

Ben Parker's P.O.V.

After losing consciousness for who knew how long, his awareness started to return. Usually, it would be a cause for rejoicing, if not for the fact that he was surrounded with nothing but a sort of black 'color'... Well, not exactly the kind of black he knew, as the latter still had the property of reflecting light, even if the human eye could not perceive it.

No, this was the true black 'color'. In other...

(MNIBP) Chapter 3 -Is this the end of the road for me? (Part 3)

New York City, 2012.

Ben Parker's P.O.V.

Despite a few 'alien encounters' which ended up with some new corpses embracing New York's asphalt and his backpack containing his reserve of cartridges becoming lighter, it took him less than two minutes to reach the Tito Puente Way. From there it was a straight road, with only two blocks separating him from the Statue of Duke Ellington and Central Park behind it, where the three children were told to rema...

(MNIBP) Chapter 2 - Is this the end of the road for me? (Part 2)

New York City, 2012.

Ben Parker's P.O.V.

As their respective gazes reached the window facing in the direction of Manhattan, they could see what seemed like an enormous blue portal above the island. Lifting May back to the couch, he then started to think quickly. “It looks like it's above the Stark tower. Do you think it's that Tony Stark making a scene again?” He heard her question and did not even think for a second before answering.

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(MNIBP) Chapter 1 - Is this the end of the road for me? (Part 1)

New York City, Queens, 2012.

Ben Parker's P.O.V.

Feeling exhausted from his day job, Ben was sitting on his living room couch, watching some random news channel. His whole body filled with healed knife cuts and bullet wounds scars which were well enough to not be a hindrance in his day-to-day life. He couldn't push himself as much as he used to since he was in the military. Thankfully, he got honorably discharged from the special forces a few year...

(AKJ)Chapter 5- Determined to grow stronger

Damovotsk, Molkovia, Earth.

Demian's P.O.V

After leaving the room, Demian started to ponder on what steps he should follow next as his mind unconsciously noted the several bedrooms and bathrooms sprinkled here and there in the long corridor he was currently standing in. With a wry smile painting his face, he mumbled. “I wonder how many of my previous life’s apartment I could fit just on this floor. And there’s still the first f...

(AKJ)Chapter 4 - Living with others in mind

Damovotsk, Molkovia, Earth.

Demian's P.O.V

Glancing around, a strange feeling of 'foreign familiarity' appeared in his mind as the sight of ‘his’ bedroom greeted his eyes. The same king-sized bed, the same working desk with a decent computer, and the same framed pictures either hanging on the walls or set on his bedside table. They all depicted his Aunt, his two older cousins, and himself in some manner. Well, he also had one wit...

(AKJ) Chapter 3 - Choosing his perks

Somewhere unknown

General P.O.V.

With the use of a simple thought, a soul began coalescing in front of the unknown entity, its shape still unclear. Only after a while, did the spirit acquire a human shape, turning into a naked human male. The man, however, had yet to regain consciousness, slumbering for who knew how long.

This 'coma' finally came to an end after an unknown amount of time, as his 'body' starte...

(AKJ) Chapter 2 - Choices have consequences (Part 2)

Damian's P.O.V.

As he was about to reach the entrance door, the young man noticed something out of place. The lock on the entrance door looked broken. Despite not being the first time since he moved in there, it still annoyed him. 'Perfect! Someone broke the lock again. What a shitty neighborhood!' He thought, his previous happy mood slightly dampened.

Rubbing his face helplessly, he thought. 'I really need to find another apartment. This one...

(AKJ) Chapter 1 - Choices have consequences (Part 1)

New York City, USA.

Damian's P.O.V.

As the cacophony of the 'city that never sleeps' resounded in the ears of the people exiting the subway's entrance, a young man, who looked just as tired and apathetic as everyone else around him suddenly checked his watch. “10 p.m., uh?....” He muttered with a tired sigh, his body automatically moving in his apartment's direction. 'I wonder if it'll ever end... The compulsory overtime ...