Summary: A brand new group of mutants emerge, branding themselves the new Hellfire Club. The new, deadly group of mutants are lead by Justin Shaw, descendant of original leader Sebastian Shaw. Furious at the movements to welcome mutants into society, Shaw moves to show the world that mutants were made to dominate the world, more specifically the Hellfire Club. It can only end in the streets running red with blood, mutants and humans alike.
Pairings will include: Brief Marie/Bobby, Bobby/Kitty, Scott/Jean, one sided Kurt/Kitty, Marie/Logan, one sided Logan/Jean
A/N: So not many people know this about me, but X-Men was actually my first fandom. I've been part of the X-Men fandom since I was 9 years old (I'm now 14, almost 15). It's been such a huge part of my childhood/teenage years and it means so much to me, so I'm hoping I can do it justice with this fic. I'm still shocked myself that I've been in this fandom for 5, almost 6 years, so I'm really hoping that this is good and entertains y'all. Doesn't really take place in a specific generation, but it's definitely after the first Hellfire Club fell apart.
Signs were plastered everywhere. Huge, bright and colorful. All had pro mutant signs with large letters reading 'equal rights', 'free the mutants', and the one that infuriated him the most, 'mutants are humans too'. Mutants weren't humans. Mutants were so much better. Humans were failing, destroying the world. That was something he was planning on changing. A storm was coming, one that would put everyone in their place, humans and mutants alike. Mutants were placed on earth to rule over humans, to show them how wrong they were. And him? He was here to continue his father's work, and lead mutants to their rightful place where they would be revered as gods. It would be hard, seemingly impossible, but he was going to do it. He was going to show the world true power, make them experience true fear. They didn't know anything... They thought their precious mutants were so precious, just like other humans, but a little different. He was going to show them. He would show them that mutants were not the sweet, precious little victims that they thought them to be. His supporters would rise from the ranks, and the rest? They could be dealt away with swiftly. He was going to create a brand new world, a world where mutants were revered as kings and gods, naysayers were struck down with a swift, vengeful hand. He was going to be the god of this new, clean world, just like his father planned.
He slipped silently into the city hall where the televised conference on mutant rights was currently being held. He wasn't stopped or questioned on his way in. He moved swiftly through the crowd, pushing his grey hoodie back as his sharp eyes scanned the room. He'd inherited his father's look; the strong jaw, high cheekbones, arrogant swagger, and hauntingly cold eyes. He was almost a reincarnation of his late father, and that was something he prided himself on. He caught sight of his team mates moving in as well and a smirk spread across his thin lips as he pushed his way into the conference room where his eyes met his target. Governor of New York, McAlistair. A pro mutant activist. Just his bright, hopeful face sickened him to his stomach. He was patient though, and simply leaned against the wall to listen to what he was saying.
"Mutants are just like you me. They're humans with basic needs and emotions. How can we deny basic freedoms to them, and continue to persecute them for their differences? Many have proven themselves to be harmless and admit that they simply want the same as everyone. They want to walk down the streets without seeing parents pull their children away from them in fear. Mutants want to be able to get jobs, and be human, like you and I! it is wrong for us to segregate them away from society. This is how they become violent. They just want to be like you and me; human!" he pounded his fist on the podium with the last word and the room burst into cheering. It made him want to vomit. They were so horribly wrong...
He watched as his team mates, Apollo and Hades moved inconspicuously around the room, locking windows so that no one would try and escape through there. It was one time he was thankful for bulletproof glass. Hermes silently shut and locked all the doors while Demeter stood up near the stage. It was time. He raised his hand slowly towards the large chandelier. He channeled his powers before there was a sudden popping sound and all of the lights suddenly powered off. A woman's loud scream sounded and it made him smirk even wider. He loved drama. In the chaos as people began panicking and screaming, he made his way through the crowd to the stage where he saw Demeter already making her move. In the darkness she leaped up onto the stage and with her powers, vines suddenly burst through the wooden floor of the stage and wrapped around the governor's ankles and wrists before lifting his scrawny body into the air. It made him chuckle in amusement as he hoisted himself onto the stage where his three other companions soon joined him. "You ready for this?" he murmured to them under the din of the chaotic room and the governor's frantic shouts for help. A twisted smile appeared over all four of their faces.
"I've been ready since the day I was born." Hades breathed out in a greedy voice. The look in his eyes made it look like he was a wolf about to sink into his prey. Shaw loved that. He turned and raised his hand once more, and what looked like a bolt of lighting shot from his fingertips to the lights around the room, bringing them back on. The confusion increased when the civilians saw the governor captured and the five of them standing there, looking just as terrifying as they always did. Hades looked demonic with long, black hair that often hung in his pale face, his long dirty nails and terrifyingly cold smile. Shaw scanned the other four with a cruel smirk before looking out at the crowded room, cameras, and panicking humans. He stepped to the podium and raised his hands before suddenly slamming them down onto the podium with a terrifying bang that quickly silenced the room. He smirked and leaned into the mic.
"There we go... That wasn't too hard, was it?" he chuckled coolly. "I have some things to say, and I want the room to be totally silent as I speak. Anyone who speaks up will be killed on sight to set an example for others who think they can stand up to me." his voice came out as a sickly sort of croon as he eyed the room. When everyone just sat in trembling silence he nodded in satisfaction. "Good... I guess that I may begin." he laughed sharply as the people in the room gave a unanimous shudder. "We are the new Hellfire Club. Some of you may remember my father, Sebastian Shaw." he trailed off after his father's name when he saw the looks of horror appear on their faces. Everyone remembered his father. He was a horribly cruel man who had no value for human life, and it was something he'd loved about his late father. When the room remained silent save for a couple loud sobs which he clearly relished, he continued. "As you surely remember, my father had a dream. 'We are children of the atom. Radiation gave birth to mutants. What will kill humans, will only make us stronger.'. Those were my father's exact words. Humans are filth, disgusting. Look at all of you, squirming like pathetic little children when we've barely even started." he let out a loud laugh and banged his fist on the podium which caused a few to jump in terror and shrink into their seats. He loved it.
"I am here to continue what my father started. I am here to put mutants in their rightful place at the top. Mutants were made for a reason. You humans, you're failing! You're letting this world go to waste with no one to control you. So I am here to be your saving grace. You call us mutants? That's the furthest from the truth. Mutants are gods. We are gods. We are here to rule over you, to take the burden of this earth off of your shoulders. A new world is coming, and it's coming fast. Anyone who cannot keep up will be killed. Those who choose not to follow us will die slowly and painfully, humans and mutants alike. Those who support us, stand up from the sidelines and make yourselves known! We will welcome you with open arms." his voice softened at this and he spread his arms in a welcoming gesture. "Anyone who speaks out for equal mutant rights will be at risk for execution. Your petty games are over. We are here to show you what mutants are truly capable of. We are gods. We are your gods! You shall bow down and worship us while the streets run red with the blood of those who say otherwise!" his voice raised to a shout as he became more and more fervent. "I am Justin Shaw, I am your new god! Without me, you are nothing. You worship us, you worship me. I am your new leader!" his voice raised to an insufferable pitch of yelling. "We are the Hellfire Club. We are your gods. Bow down, or death. Those are your options..." he finally hissed out after a second of heavy breathing. He looked over at the governor before nodding at Hades. Hades instantly grinned and slowly walked over towards the governor, raising his hand and removing the black gloves which removed a dark rotting hand.
"Let this be an example for anyone who dares try and speak out for mutants as equal to you filthy humans..." Hades growled to the crowd before he placed his hand on the governor's face, instantly beginning to burn the flesh right off of his bones with Hades' acidic touch. The governor let out a series of bloodcurdling screams as he struggled against Demeter's bonds, but it was no use. Within seconds Hades had killed him and his limp, pale dead body hung in Demeter's vines. Justin grinned before he raised his hands and smirked as he used his powers to make the lights spark and fizzle out, the room plunging into darkness. The screams and terrified cries resumed, but by the time the lights came on, the Hellfire Club was gone. Only the governor's body was left hanging in the vines of Demeter's cruel bonds, a gruesome warning for what was to come.
Soooo what'd y'all think? I hope you liked it. This chapter focused more on the new Hellfire Club and their appearance. Next chapter will focus on the X-Men. Thank you for reading, please tell me what you think!