Taking a deep breath, Peter Parker and Rachel Carpenter joined their new classmates at the school of friendship. With the threat of war still looming, tensions were running high among the multitude of creatures gathered. Nevertheless, they all continued to show respect to Twilight as their headmare.

"So, you are all wondering what is going on here," Twilight addressed her student body. "As you know, Equestria has declared war against the kingdom of Tambeleon. So, security around here is going to be a little tight. Also, we have two new students joining us today, two humans."

A series of murmurs followed only to be silenced by Twilight raising a hoof.

"This is Peter Parker and Rachel Carpenter, who will be with us for a short period of time," she continued as Peter waved at his new classmates. "I trust you will all be welcoming to them and demonstrating to them what you have all learned so far."

A blue griffon who had been watching what was going on, suddenly rose up to gain Twilight's attention.

"Don't worry, teach," said the griffon, raising one of his claws. "We'll look after them."

"Thank you, Gallus," replied Twilight. "You and your friends have already clearly demonstrated so far what it means to be friends."

Peter and Rachel then noticed the changeling and hippogriff that had already met them during their intake.

"Please understand that these new security are not meant to scare anycreature, they are only to protect you. Furthermore, we are also going to be holding safety drills over the next few days. So, don't be alarmed. Now, off to your classes."

With the assembly disbanded, Peter and Rachel joined the group of multiple creatures who immediately welcomed them into their ranks.

"Good to see you again, uh…" said the young female changeling.

"Peter, Peter Parker."

"Oh, that's right. I trust you are liking your time here."

"They've only been here for a short time, Ocellus," remarked a gold colored female dragon. "It's going to take a while for them to learn all of the ropes."

"Yona likes two leg creatures," said a female yak, which made Rachel chuckle nervously.

"You'll have to excuse Yona," remarked a yellow-green earth pony. "Yaks kind of have that lingo talk among them. Name's Sandbar."

"Gallus."

"Smolder."

"You know who we are," said Ocellus, remembering that she and Silverstream had already met them.

With the introductions aside, they all went to their friendship classes and both Peter and Rachel seemingly fitting into their respective routines. Later that day, they all went to the library to do their homework.

"So, how do you both like being here so far?" asked Sandbar.

"Well, it's interesting to say the least," answered Peter. "Certainly, is a lot different than school in Queens."

"What is school like in this 'Queens'?" asked Silverstream. "Do they have stairs?"

"Nothing like here, but they do have stairs," answered Rachel. "Why are you so big into stairs, Silverstream?"

"It's a long story," remarked Gallus. "Anyways, Headmare Twilight says that you two are only going to be here for a short time, is that true?"

Realizing that they were going to be getting in on his secret, Peter motioned for all the creatures gathered to come forward in a huddle.

"Can each of you keep a secret?" Peter whispered.

"Sure," Ocellus whispered back.

With nopony watching, Peter said his peace with his new multi-creature friends.

"I'm really here because of the threat against Equestria," he explained in a low voice. "I'm a member of a group assigned to combat this threat. I have a secret identity that you must never reveal to anyone except Headmare Twilight."

"What is your identity?" asked Gallus.

"I'm an Avenger known as…Spider Man."

Hearing those words, the creatures broke from their huddle and swore to keep their secret to themselves.

"And one other thing," Peter added, motioning for them to huddle back up. "Rachel's mom is also…"

"I can say it Pete," interrupted Rachel. "My mom is also an Avenger known as Spider-Woman. Sure it may sound crazy, but it's true."

"Don't worry," said Ocellus. "We'll keep your secret safe with us."

"Cross my heart, hope to fly, stick a cupcake…" Silverstream started to say, but couldn't finish her sentence which caused the rest of the group to look at her. "Professor Pinkie Pie taught us that, remember?"

Right away, the chemistry between them was exquisite. However, Peter couldn't help but notice the forlorn look on Gallus' face. He didn't know it at the time, but there was a connection that was developing between him and the blue griffon.

…

Meanwhile, at Equestria's branch of Stark Enterprises in Canterlot, Tony and his faction of Avengers, except for T'Challa, were reviewing intelligence sent to them by S.M.I.L.E.

"Is this what came in, Tony?" asked Jim. "The latest intelligence?"

"Afraid so, Jim," answered Tony. "Apparently, there has been a threat against the Crystal Empire."

"Crystal Empire?"

"It's a kingdom just to the north of here. It was where the Guardians of the Galaxy crash landed. Guess that someone in Grogar's ranks wants to take it for himself."

"What can we do about it?" wondered Julia. "We have a sworn duty to protect the Princesses."

"I'm thinking we send some of our company's armor that we had been developing to the Crystal Empire. In fact, Jim, is the hulkbuster armor still functional?"

Jim was surprised that Tony could remember the armor that was used to defeat and subdue the Hulk several years back.

"It is," remarked Jim. "But, who would even want to pilot it aside from Banner or even you?"

"We'll find someone," replied Tony, who then looked over to his wife. "Julia, do you think…?"

Right away, Julia had a sense that Rachel was going to be dragged into the rising impending war.

"No, absolutely not, Tony!" cried Julia. "I cannot allow you to place my daughter in a dangerous situation!"

"Chuckles has a point there."

"Shove it, Jim."

"Come on, Julia. Rachel may not be hero quality, but she can at least contribute in a way."

"Just because she is your step daughter, Tony, it doesn't mean she should be thrown into a situation she can't get out of. In fact, why not have a pony pilot the hulkbuster armor?"

This gave Tony an idea that he began to process in his brain. His wife and Chief Operating Officer of his company had a point, a pony piloting his company's armor would send a message that Stark was willing to include ponies working for him.

"I think you just gave me an idea," said Tony, proceeding to write down a memo to bring a pony in to help pilot the hulkbuster armor.

…

Meanwhile, at Wonderbolt headquarters, Spitfire and Soarin' stood outside while they waited for Sam Wilson to land in front of them.

"Are you the ones who sent for me?" he asked, folding his wings back into his jetpack.

"Yes, I'm Spitfire, leader of the Wonderbolts and this is my second-in-command, Soarin'," she answered. "We have a request for you to train our cadets for the fight ahead."

Realizing what he was getting himself into, Sam listened in to what the commanders of the Wonderbolts had to say. Little did he know how much of an impact he was going to be to the Wonderbolts…