In this cynical and modern world where everything is at the mercy of the publicists and spin doctors. Where you can be condemned by gossip rags and politicians, the children of the atom have appeared. And as with any minority they have been met with fear and prejudice. They have become fodder for politicians and the news alike. This is the type of world where naivety can't be afforded. A lone dreamer and idealist seeks to rise beyond the prejudice and forge a place for his people. By any means necessary.
Ultimate X-Men Genesis # 9 "Byron's Be Bygones"
The air was humid and reeked of perspiration. A gathering had been called in for all of those that were a member of the Circle. And as such it was necessity to bear the heat until the meeting was done with. Many factions of the Circle had came all except the one represented by Norman Osborn. But no one paid any heed to fact that he didn't show up. The head council emerged from their sacred chambers. As they walked in every faction bowed to them. And when the head council made it to their seats on the rising platform all became seated.
"A grievous mistake has been made," said the head council in unison.
The factions looked amongst one another until a light singled out the members of the Byron Agency. The head leader stood up. His wide gums starting to flap in their defense, but a mental bolt put an end to that quickly.
"The Byron Agency has allowed information to be leaked into the hands of enemies. As punishment we here by decree that they are removed from the Circle."
One by one the members of the Byron Agency got up and started to make a run for it, but were cut down by the other members of the Circle. When the bloodshed was over. The members returned to their seats and awaited the head council's word.
"The blood quota is filled. Now, we must turn to stemming the problems that will come."
A Spaniard rose from the True Destiny Chapter. And bowed before the head council.
"Allow me your graces to deal with these abominations."
The head council was silent for a few moments and their eyes could be seen glowing in a pulsing beat as if they were communicating with either themselves or some one else. Once they were finished their eyes remained the bright glow and they gave their answer.
"You may do so Vargas. But do not fail the Circle."
"As you command," said Vargas with a smile.
The head council then dismissed the factions and excused themselves.
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Cyclops finished cleaning up and when he walked out of the bathroom he could see into the room across from his. Domino was naked with her back toward him. When she saw him in the mirror she smiled and closed the door with her foot. The auburn haired man shut his own door and started putting his clothes on. He had to make his night flight out back to New York. But first he wanted to make sure Domino made it safely to her airplane. After slipping on his glasses. Cyclops walked into the room that was connected to his and straight to the bathroom. He knocked and Domino opened the door just a bit.
"I'll be done in a minute."
"Okay."
Domino closed the door and then finished up and came out. Cyclops took one look at her and found himself entranced.
"Like what you see?"
"Uh, you look great."
"Thanks," she said in a nonchalant manner.
"Shall we go?" asked Cyclops.
"Of course."
Domino led and the two made their way out of the hotel.
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Cecilia checked Rahne's vitals and then looked over Avalanche's before she walked over to see how Jean was doing.
"How is our patient today?" asked Cecilia.
"Fine. Just a little aspirin, rest, and I'm in tip top shape."
"Well, that's good. Show me some telekinetic feats. Let's see how your biggest muscle is doing."
With a thought Jean levitated several small objects with little difficulty. Then Cecilia pointed to cart and Jean lifted it up, but with some difficulty.
"Looks like you taxed your limits yesterday and you haven't fully recovered."
"But I can still be of help, Cecilia."
"Not on field duty. I'm removing you until you are at full strength."
Jean looked away from Cecilia because she was angry. She had come into the team from an asylum and had been groomed in the use of her powers. Because of such grooming she sought to reach the upper limits of her potential. Call it a thirst for her inner self if you will. But that is what Jean sought and that is why she stayed with the X-Men. After Cecilia dismissed her. Jean walked out and Wolverine walked in chaperoned by Piotr and Sage.
"What is it now , Tessa?"
"I want to know the status of my team."
"Your team has two injured experienced members and one still away on a mission."
Sage adjusted her glasses and looked at Wolverine.
"I have already explained to Wolverine why he is here. Until Cyclops returns. I will be in command of the field missions. And Wolverine will be accompanying me on the field."
"Tessa, can I have a word with you in my office."
"Of course."
Sage and Cecilia walked into Cecilia's office and after shutting the door. Cecilia got into Sage's face.
"Do you realize what you are doing?"
"Yes, I do. I am putting a man whose entire history is shrouded in mystery and is an omega level healer on my team. And you are concerned with his pedophilic tendencies and a trust issue."
"Yes, yes. Those would be the issues I have problems with. Have you lost your mind Tessa?"
"No, I know what I am doing. And right now what I am doing is giving a powerful mutant cable of whole sale slaughter a chance to work towards our goals."
Cecilia threw her chart on the desk and came around and plopped down in it.
"Do what you want. It is your team after all."
Sage nodded and then left.
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Cortez walked out with exhausted Petra in his arms. And as Thomas gingerly rose to his feet he saw the state was Petra in, but when he tried to go to her Bishop leveled him with a fist to the face that knocked him square on his back.
"Stay down old man!"
Thomas rubbed his jaw as blood dribbled down from his mouth.
"You leave her be ye hear me!"
"Oh, no I can't do that," said Cortez. "She's mine now. Body and soul."
Cortez laughed as he walked to the metal transport orb that awaited his team outside the plant. Blink sat on her backside watching in disbelief as Juggernaut used his considerable power to try and crush the Black Knight. A feat that seemed not likely to happen. Uniscione gave Juggernaut the signal to let him go and he complied by throwing the Black Knight throw a wall. He then looked at Blink.
"What should we do with her?" said Juggernaut.
"Leave her," said Uniscione.
Juggernaut laughed as he went to join his teammates on the transport orb.
"Pe...tra..."said Thomas as he struggled to get up and save his foster daughter. But he didn't have the strength to do so.
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Magneto watched the naked form of Amelia Voight floating in the chamber and he found himself remembering the day that he had first meet her. It was the same day that he had meet Charles and both of them vied for her affections. Even though she ultimately chose Charles Magneto still felt something for her. But not enough to stop his plans. It amazed him how long it has been since he and Charles had been friends. And how they once shared the same ideal only they differed on the methods. Both wanted their kind to have a fair shake in this world and to be freed from the civil rights atrocities across the world. But Charles changed after what happened in the Mastermind incident. He wanted to act like a politician and broach peace through politics and civil rights activism. But Magneto felt that was not fast enough. He wanted the oppression of the mutant minorities to stop now. And he was willing to take lives to do so. Charles would have nothing of it. He had already nearly lost his daughter by abusing his powers and now he wanted to make amends. He wanted to change. To that end he pledged to stop Magneto as well as to prevent as much of the genocide to come as he can by forming his damned X-Men.
Soon, however, the X-Men would not be enough to stop the self-proclaimed Master Of Magnetism from accomplishing his goals.
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Bobby woke up and winced from the pain that came from the back of his head. He put a hand back there feeling the sore spot as he rose up on the bench. He looked around and from what he could surmise he was in an abandon subway. But how he got there he had no clue. Then he noticed Anna was missing and he got up and started calling for her. Behind him a tall figure draped in shadows shifted into the form of Anna.
"Bobby!" she said. Acting scared and confused.
"Anna, are you all right?"
"I dunno. All I remember was we were attacked by those street punks and then the next I woke up in an abandoned subway train."
"Don't worry. I'll get you out of here."
Anna held Bobby's arm tight as they searched for a way out of the subway. Using his powers Bobby created a ice crystal to refract what light was available so they could see their way around.
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After seeing Domino off to her flight. Cyclops went to catch his flight to New York, but he noticed that there were several security guards blocking the boarding gate. Cyclops wondered what was going on. So, he slipped his inner ear mic into his ear.
"Cypher. I have a whole bunch of security in front of the boarding gate to my flight back to New York. Can you find out why?"
Sure, I can. But, I have all of this data to go through.
"Just do it."
All right.
It took a few moments as Cyclops continued walking toward the boarding gate when he heard Cypher's voice on the other end.
Oh no! Man, they are on to you. Get out of there now!
Cyclops turned around and started walking away slowly at first, but then he saw in one of the angled mirrors on the wall that he was being followed so he started moving faster. They had just gotten out of Genshoa and flown to Tampa Bay International Airport. And now this. Cyclops was glad though that at least Domino got away. Now, he had to worry about himself.
X-Files: Well another issue is finally finished. Later than the other ones. But only because I have been busy and I suppose procrastinating. Enjoy.