Hiro kept a careful distance as he studied Aurora and her companions. Baymax stood beside him, soft and unthreatening, but always vigilant.
Juggernaut shifted uncomfortably, his armored bulk attracting stares from passing civilians. Vanessa's golden hair shimmered under the streetlights, while Silvanna's crimson aura pulsed faintly—her power never far from the surface.
Aurora stepped forward, trying to sound steady. "We're not here to cause trouble. We've been traveling across worlds, searching for someone who's gone missing."
"Across… worlds?" Hiro raised an eyebrow, skeptical yet curious. "That's not exactly an everyday explanation."
Baymax chimed in, "Their heart rates suggest they are telling the truth. However, Juggernaut's blood pressure is elevated."
Juggernaut scowled. "Quit reading me, balloon."
Hiro smirked despite himself, then turned back to Aurora. "Alright. Who are you looking for?"
"Spider-Man," Aurora said firmly. "He disappeared in our world. We've been chasing his trail ever since."
For a long moment, Hiro studied her face, searching for a lie. But something in Aurora's earnest tone, and the way Vanessa hovered protectively at her side, told him she meant every word.
Finally, Hiro nodded. "If you're really telling the truth… then you're in luck. Spider-Man is here. With us."
Aurora blinked. "He's… here?"
"Yes," Hiro said. "He came to San Fransokyo not long ago. He's been helping us."
As if on cue, the sound of webbing snapping through the air echoed above them. A figure landed lightly on the rooftop nearby—a slim silhouette in black with a sleek red spider emblem, hoodie draped casually over his shoulders.
Spider-Man.
He flipped down from the building, landing gracefully in front of the group. At first, his masked gaze lingered on Aurora, then Vanessa. But when his eyes fell on Silvanna, he froze.
Slowly, he pulled his mask back just enough to reveal his face. A tired but genuine smile tugged at his lips.
"…It's been a long time since we last saw each other," he said softly.
Silvanna's eyes widened, her composure cracking as recognition and a flood of emotions hit her all at once.
Vanessa looked between them, stunned. "Wait… you know each other?"
Silvanna swallowed hard, whispering, "Yes. We've fought together before. Back when things were… very different."
Aurora felt a strange warmth in her chest. After all the portals, the danger, and the mistrust, they had finally found him.
But somehow, this reunion felt like only the beginning of a new test.