She had been born a telepath and telekinetic. This has allowed her to remember everything in her life. She comes from a fractured family; and an even more fractured world. At times, she can imagine what her life would have been like, had her parents lived. She carries the Summers name. Scott, is the oldest of course. Then her, followed by Alex. The world that could have been is simply a memory. This is her world, The Age of Apocalypse.

She has no idea where her powers came from. They are a kinetic type of family. Scott has his optic eyes. Alex, his plasma blasts. Yet, she has wound up with mental abilities. Not that she doesn't make great use of them. She just doesn't get the logic sometimes. Years have flown by, but she can still recall, the moment things for changed.

The five of them had been getting on the plane; to go visit their grandparents in Alaska. They had been half way there. Scott is watching Alex. She gets up. Scott is 10, she is 8, and Alex is 5. Her precognitive abilities manifested themselves three years ago. It took her parents a few months to adjust. She has a good handle on her powers for an eight year old.

"Mom, you have a baby." Katherine is a little surprised. She hasn't realized she is pregnant. "Of course, I do; three in fact." "And you are one of them." She is about to make the same statement. However, she sees what is to happen. She knows it, along with her mother will die. The child of the man, she loves will never get the chance to live. "You're right mom." The lights come, as the helicopter shakes a little.

She bolts up. She is sweating. She hasn't processed that moment in awhile. The door is swung open. He rushes in. "The nightmare must have been real bad for you to lose control." "It doesn't help that you possess another entity." "My room looks like a disaster." She puts her hands to her forehead.

"Is there a point to this, Scott?" He sits by. He takes her in his arms. "No. I am just being the average big brother." "You should save that for Alex. " "You will never have to question my loyalty." "His, however is problematic." "Go back to sleep." "We have to be up in a few hours."

"You know I won't be able to." "Our psychic bond would prevent that." "You are clearly still troubled, Rachel." "Fine, do you ever think about Mom and Dad?" "Of course. If Mom hadn't strapped Alex and I; nor told you to hang on to us. We would wouldn't be here, more than likely have wound up dead like them. I picked the image from your mind one time. I know what had taken them. I'll see you later."

She awakens an hour later, not by her choice. The other entity residing is the cause. She can still remember when it had come to her. She had been a week shy of turning 15. That was 6 months ago, she had been in the middle of a meeting between her brother and their unit. She felt a pull, and a woman screaming for help. The memory is fuzzy. She had been pulled away, the next moment.

The two women had been trying to escape. One of them attempting to lead the students out of the building. Nemesis came to wreak havoc for Magneto and his army. It turned out, he had the best prey. Magneto's second daughter, Wanda. His first daughter and child, secretly serves him and his father. Anya is in a class all by herself.

Wanda had to leave the children to search for Rogue. Her father and the others were on a mission. She doesn't know how she did it; but by his own omission. She is the only one to hurt him. She is on the verge of death. She is extracting that promise from Rogue; who is attempting to comfort her. Rogue feels the heat, then Nemesis screaming for all he is worth, before turning around.

She is left speechless. A figure in flames is hovering in mid air. It flings Nemesis. It points to her. "Breathe." It speaks. Wanda stirs beneath her. "What say you, human?" "What punishment is fitting for you?" "I am the guardian of life, and you so callously took one." "I am the Phoenix." "This is my judgment."

Nemesis is engulfed in flames. His screams are worth something, for the destruction he caused. She makes her way to the two women. She focuses on the skittish one. "Its okay, Rogue." "I am here to help." "I just need to check her." "I can heal her." Wanda's injuries critical, but simple for a creature of her caliber to fix.

As Wanda attempts to stand, she evens her balance. She extinguishes the flames. Nemesis has been knocked unconscious. His skin has been burnt off. By some chance, he is still alive. "Girl, how are you feeling?" Wanda slowly moves her head. "Thank you." "Who are you, really?" "Since, he isn't aware." "I guess its okay to show you my vessel."

Rachel is revealed the next moment. "You." "Rogue, be on your guard." "This is Alpha, she serves Sinister." "I took a risk saving you." "It would defeat the purpose to attack now." "I don't go by Alpha anymore" "I haven't in years." "I go by Omega now." "I would appreciate it if this incident is kept secret."

Wanda agrees. "Wait, why do you serve a monster?" "I don't serve a monster." "I only answer to my brother." "And while, he serves a monster; he is misguided, not evil." "I would never abandoned my brother." "You feel the same about yours." "Scarlet, while we are at it; I would be on guard when it comes to your sister." "I have to go now, good bye, Wanda."

Upon her return, Scott was both panicked and relieved. "What happened, Rachel?" "Where did you go?" "If I tell you, it has to be extremely private." "We both know I can shadow myself from the king." She takes him to where they met Sinister. She tells him what she can recall. "Rachel, you shouldn't have even told me." "If the shadow king, ever reads it from my mind; we are both in trouble." "I am glad you did what you felt was right." "Let's go, we have to get ready for the assignment given us."