This takes place after Under Lock and Key. It's a Rogue-centric Apocalypse fic, with some bits on her past. Pairing still up for grabs, but the main characters will be Rogue, Pietro, Remy, and Warren.

Prophecy of Betrayal
By Lady Trunk
Prologue

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"An act of betrayal shall be committed and the blood of an innocent shall spill unlocking the third and final gate, thus freeing Apocalypse onto the Earth."

Following the words, complete silence fell over the room. Professor Xavier steepled his hands together, expression thoughtful, as he pondered the woman's words. After several minutes he asked the question that had been bothering him since the woman arrived.

"As much as I appreciate you telling me this Destiny, I must question why you came to me with the information given the circumstances."

The blind woman sighed deeply and sank back into the chair an unhappy expression crossing her face. "Yes, well, the reason I came is because of the other vision I have had as well."

"And, may I ask what that was of?"

"I have had a vision of Rogue turning on the X-Men."

An expression of surprise crossed over Xavier's face at those words. "And you think it might have something to do with the prophecy?"

"I'm almost certain of it. Don't get me wrong, I love the child. I've known since the day I first met her that her destiny would involve the fate of the world… Just not in this way. But looking back there has always been a little darkness within her, something making her unreachable other than her mutation. I had hoped that her living here would help her."

Irene rose from her chair, having said everything she had come to say. "I would like to see Rogue before I leave, if there is no problem with that."

"None at all," Xavier said. "She's currently in the infirmary recovering from an incident that occurred several days ago. Mr. McCoy, if you would be so kind as to show Ms. Adler to our young charge."

"Of course. This way." He led her from the room leaving Xavier alone with the other two occupants of the room.

"So what do you make of it, Chuck?" Logan asked him.

With a deep sigh, the Professor shrugged his shoulders a look of weariness upon his face. "I just don't know Logan. This whole Apocalypse situation has been bothering me. However, while I helped Rogue lock away the psyches I sensed that she was keeping something from me. I didn't want to pry though, so I ignored it. And because of her mutation, she has had to develop mind shields to block the other psyches away so it is almost impossible to read her mind if she is not allowing it."

"But now that the psyches have been cleaned maybe you could…"

"The shields are already back in place, besides I could not do that. It's unethical."

"Even if it could mean the destruction of the world? If it comes down to it, are you going to be able to stop her, Charles?" Logan asked him.

With a firm, though weary voice, Professor Xavier responded "If it turns out that it is the only way to save the world, the X-Men will do what they must Logan. What ever that involves. And if that requires sacrifice…" His voice trailed off and silence filled the room.

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