Mr. Slave sits slumped in the chair, his eyes darting nervously at the crowd. Posters with slogans like “Justice for Lemmiwinks” and “No More Animal Cruelty” wave above the heads of the furious onlookers. At the front, a group of animals led by a determined mouse, Lemmiwinks, gather near the execution controls, their tiny faces set with resolve.
Tierschutz Spokesperson, a stern woman with silver hair and piercing green eyes, addresses the crowd. "We are here today not for vengeance, but for justice. The suffering of innocent creatures must end. Let this be a warning to all who would harm the defenseless." The crowd murmurs in agreement, a wave of righteous anger pulsing through the room. Mr. Slave shifts uncomfortably, sweat glistening on his forehead.
Lemmiwinks looks to his fellow animal survivors: a wise old rat, a clever sparrow, and a brave snake, each bearing scars from their ordeal. "He put us through unthinkable horrors," Lemmiwinks says, his voice soft but unyielding. The Wise Rat nods, eyes shining with empathy and pain. [@ch_5]The Clever Sparrow[/@ch_5_d]"It's your choice, Lemmiwinks. We stand with you."[/@ch_5_d] The tension is palpable, every animal watching Lemmiwinks for his decision.
Spider-Man[/@ch_6] stands, unsure, his suit darkened by the somber mood. Neon reflections play across his mask as he weighs right and wrong.]
"Is this really justice, or just revenge?" he whispers to himself, gripping the edge of the bench. He recalls battles where mercy meant everything, where no one was beyond redemption. "If we kill him, are we any better?" His words hang in the air, unheard by the crowd, but heavy with meaning.
Lemmiwinks looks up, meeting Spider-Man's hidden gaze. "You don’t have to do this," Spider-Man speaks up, voice clear and trembling. The room falls silent, everyone watching the small mouse and the masked hero. "But he’ll just hurt more animals," Lemmiwinks replies, torn between justice and mercy.
Tierschutz Spokesperson steps forward, her tone softer now. "He will be held accountable, but not like this. We are protectors, not executioners." The animals gather around Lemmiwinks, offering support, while Spider-Man quietly slips away into the night, shadows swallowing his red and blue suit. Justice, for now, is tempered with compassion.
