X-Men Unite
Chapter One: Prologue
A/N: This is going to be my first strictly X-Men story. It is about Professor Xavier taking and looking at some of his younger students to form a new team of X-Men.
Diclaimer: I don't own the X-Men, that is the soul gift of Stan Lee's much talented mind. I am just playing with them for a while.
"Ok, here is the list of the students that we are looking at people for the team. Logan, I asked you here because I want you to lead the team as team leader." Professor Xavier looked at the Canadian with a smile, knowing that he had been itching for his own team to lead.
Logan looked at him and nodded. "How many are you going to give me, and do I have complete control over training and what we do?"
"I was thinking around 7 members, besides any that you would request to join you from the other teams. I am allowing you 2 other people if you want to ask for them off one of the other teams. As for complete control, yes, but to a point. You will of course be required to help out the other teams if needed."
He nodded and listened in as he looked around the room at the other X-Men, seeing who he would like to request to join his team. He had Rogue that he wanted right away, and was going to request her, but the other one, he was divided between two people. He was pretty sure that he wanted his sister Husk on the team, but would he be able to get Cannonball on the team, or could he possibly get Kitty on the team. "I have my ideas on who I would like to get on the team other than the newbies Charles. I most definitely want Rogue on my team, but there is the possibility of one of two other people I would like to have on it. What do you think Rogue, you want to be on my new team?" He gave her one of his rare smiles.
Rogue looked at him and nodded. "If my team leader doesn't mind getting rid of me, I would love to join your team Logan. What do you think Ororro, can you spare me?" She looked at the storm goddess with hope in her eyes.
Storm looked at the two of them and nodded. "I can spare her Logan, as long as there isn't another member of my team that you want also." She smiled at the enthusiastic yes coming from Rogue. She was one of the few that knew how close Rogue was with Logan.
"Who are the other two Logan? Maybe we can cut down one of the new students by one so you can have both of them if you wanted."
"I was thinking between both Cannonball and Shadowcat actually. I have worked with both of them well, and I think that Sam would love to work with his sister and an old friend of his that I was thinking about also asking to join." He nodded at the thought. He had already had two of the new X-Men decided upon, just to pick out four more.
"If they agree, I don't see a problem with you having both of them." At the nods of both of the X-Men and their team leaders it was decided on who four of the team were going to be. "So who are you looking at Logan?"
"I was looking at Sams sister Husk, and his old girlfriend Boomer if she wanted to join us again. As for the others, we will have to look at them again to see who is available and who would like to join up."
"Two very good choices, and I think their both in the mansion right now." He closed his eyes and called for the two women to join them in the meeting. A few minutes later, two blonde ladies walked in and nodded to the other X-Men.
"You wanted to see us Professor?" The blonde with the southern accent asked with her friend nodding her agreement.
"Yes, Husk, Boomer, will you please sit down. We're here putting together another team of X-Men that is going to be led by Logan here. He also has Rogue, Shadowcat, and Cannonball in it. We are looking for six other members for it, and we have picked you two to be part of it, that is if you want to be part of an X-Men team." He smiled at their enthusiasm and said "so be it then. We just need the other four members Logan. Let's look at who we got."
They looked through the list of potential members, and their powers. They compared who would be good with the others, and who worked together before. By the time they had a list together of four, they had gone through almost everyone who was available. There were some that they decided that wouldn't go with the team at all, like M, and Mondo. Then there were those that weren't available to join a team at this time, like Magma and Xian Coy Manh. The list turned out to be an interesting combination of former members of different X-Teams. The list is as follows for the new team.
CANNONBALL
REAL NAME, SAMUEL GUTHRIE
POWERS
Cannonball possesses the ability to bodily generate thermo-chemical energy and release it through his skin. Accompanied by smoke, flame, and condensation, the equal and opposite reaction to this energy release propels his body through the air like a human rocket. Originally, Cannonball was unable to stop the propulsion until his immediate store of energy was depleted or until he hit an object of sufficient mass to stop him. With practice, however, Cannonball can now cut off his propulsive power at will. As a side effect of forming the thermo-chemical energies over the surface of his body, Cannonball is rendered virtually invulnerable while in flight. Accompanying the release of energy is a half-inch thick energy field that channels the explosion and protects his skin from the direct effects of the blast. It also negates momentum and related effects, thereby cushioning his body from any impact up to a half-minute from the depletion of his energy. Cannonball's "blast field" extends to any person or object with which he is in physical contact, and he can extend it further by concentrating to form a protective shield, even while standing still. Cannonball is also able to absorb kinetic energy through the field he generates and use it to either strengthen his field or redirect it as concussive force.
Cannonball once recovered from mortal injuries that left him seemingly dead. It has been theorized that Cannonball's recovery was an indication that he was an External, one of a group of immortal mutants. However, since it has subsequently been demonstrated that even Externals can be permanently killed, doubt has been cast on his alleged immortality.
JUBILEE
JUBILATION LEE
Powers Jubilee can generate multi-colored globules of energy plasma she calls "fireworks." She can vary their power and intensity, from a multitude of sparkles capable of temporarily blinding others to a powerful detonation capable of much destruction, and can absorb the energy back into her body without harm to herself. Jubilee has the potential to detonate matter on a molecular level. Abilities Jubilee is a highly-skilled gymnast and rollerblader. She also possesses fair thieving skills and hand-to-hand combat experience.
MARIE
ROGUE
Powers Rogue is a mutant who formerly possessed the ability to absorb the memories, abilities, personality, and outward physical characteristics of other beings through skin-to-skin contact. Such transfers lasted for 60 times longer than the contact time, with extended contact resulting in the possibility of permanent absorption. No upper limit had been determined for the number of beings Rogue could simultaneously imprint.
Upon absorbing another's memories, Rogue also gained any associated emotional responses. Rogue was typically able to control such emotions, however absorbing psyches more powerful than her own resulted in Rogue's psyche being supplanted.
After permanently absorbing the powers of Ms. Marvel, Rogue possessed an amalgamated mutant human/alien Kree physiology that granted her a degree of immunity to poisons, and a virtually indestructible body. Rogue also possessed Ms. Marvel's above normal reflexes and psychic "seventh sense" that enabled her to subconsciously anticipate an opponent's moves. Whilst Rogue possessed Ms. Marvel's psyche, her "double" consciousness made her resistant to telepathic probes from even the most powerful mind readers. She also gained Ms. Marvel's incredible strength, and supersonic flight.
After absorbing the powers of an alien Skrull, Rogue began to spontaneously reactivate previously absorbed abilities. Rogue could also tap into the residual psychic energy of those she had imprinted to determine their status and to relive past events from their perspective.
Recently, Rogue has seemingly permanently absorbed the fire-based powers of Sunfire.
Abilities Rogue could formerly draw upon the combat and espionage training of Carol Danvers by granting control of her body to her alternate personality, a duplicate of Danvers'. Rogue can also speak fluent French.
JAMES HOWLETT (REVEALED IN MARVEL INFORMATION ABOUT THE MUTANTS, WHERE I GOT ALL THESE)
WOLVERINE
Powers Wolverine is a mutant who possesses the ability to regenerate damaged or destroyed areas of his cellular structure at a rate far greater than that of an ordinary human. The speed at which this healing factor works varies in direct proportion with the severity of the damage Wolverine suffers. For example, he can fully recover from an ordinary gunshot wound in a non-vital area of his body within minutes, but it took him almost two months to fully recover from injuries sustained in a duel with Lord Shingen, which included one from a sword that went all the way through his trunk.
Wolverine's natural healing also affords him virtual immunity to poisons and most drugs, as well as an enhanced resistance to diseases. For example, it is nearly impossible for him to become intoxicated from drinking alcohol. He also has a limited immunity to the fatigue poisons generated by bodily activity, and hence he has greater endurance than an ordinary human. His agility and reflexes are similarly enhanced.
In addition, Wolverine's healing factor provides him with an extended lifespan by slowing the effects of the aging process. Although over a century old, Wolverine is as healthy and physically fit as a man in his prime.
Wolverine also possesses superhumanly acute senses, making him capable of seeing things at a maximum distance greater than a normal human's. His hearing is enhanced in a similar manner, and he is able to recognize people and objects by scent, even if that person or object is hidden. Wolverine can use these enhanced senses to track any creature with an impressive degree of success.
Wolverine's skeleton includes six retractable one-foot long bone claws, three in each arm, that are housed beneath the skin and muscle of his forearms. Wolverine can, at will, release these slightly curved claws through his skin beneath the knuckles on each hand. The skin between the knuckles tears and bleeds, but the blood loss is quickly halted by his healing factor. Wolverine can unsheathe any number of his claws at once, although he must keep his wrists straight at the moment his claws shoot from his forearms into his hands. When unsheathed, the claws are fully within his hands, and thus Wolverine can still bend his wrists. The claws are naturally sharp and tougher than that of normal human bone structure, allowing Wolverine to cut through most types of flesh and natural materials.
Despite the extent of his healing factor, Wolverine is not immortal. If the injuries are extensive enough, especially if they result in the loss of vital organs, large amounts of blood, and/or loss of physical form, such as having flesh burned away by fire or acid, Wolverine can die.
Abilities Due to his extensive training as a soldier, a C.I.A. operative, a samurai, a spy, and a member of the X-Men, Wolverine is an exceptional hand-to-hand combatant, having mastered virtually every fighting style on Earth. He is also a trained expert in multiple types of weapons, vehicles, computer systems, explosives, and assassination techniques. Wolverine is fluent in many languages, including Japanese, Russian, Chinese, Cheyenne, Lakota, and Spanish; he has some knowledge of French, Thai, and Vietnamese. Weapons Wolverine's entire skeletal structure, including his claws, has been artificially bonded to the nearly indestructible metal Adamantium. As a result, Wolverine's bones are virtually unbreakable, and his claws are capable of cutting through almost any substance depending on its thickness and the amount of force he can exert. Due to his healing factor, the presence of Adamantium in his body does not interfere with his bones' normal function of generating blood corpuscles. The reinforcement of his skeleton enables Wolverine to withstand high levels of physical pressure, giving his muscles sufficient force to briefly lift/press several hundred pounds.
Throughout his life, Wolverine has used a variety of bladed weapons, most frequently daggers and, at times, swords. He has also wielded many different types of firearms throughout his careers as a soldier, a mercenary, and a spy.
JOHNOTHON "JONO" EVAN STARSMORE
CHAMBER
Chamber's body acted as a storehouse for vast amounts of psychic energy. He could project the psionic energy as a standard energy bolt, which had led to his disfigurement when first manifested. In addition, he could communicate telepathically (including projecting destructive mind blasts) and perform limited telekinesis. It was once suggested that Starsmore's physical form disintegrates a little more with each use of his power. The full range, extent, and nature of Starsmore's psychic abilities remain unrevealed. Abilities Starsmore is a talented guitarist and is skilled at picking locks.
PAIGE GUTHRIE
HUSK
Powers Husk possesses the ability to alter the submolecular structure of her body underneath her skin, allowing her to shed her outer epidermis to reveal a new layer of varying properties. In the past, Husk has demonstrated the ability to shift into any form that does not exceed her body mass; however, she prefers to change herself into a form resembling her own, but composed of different elements, such as stone, steel, and rubber, with the appropriate properties of those forms, including potential increases in strength, durability, and speed. Husk's transformations usually last an hour, after which the new material sheds to reveal normal skin underneath. Any injuries that Husk incurs while transformed remain when her skin sheds. Abilities Husk is adept at the programming and operation of computers.
DANIELLE MOONSTAR
MIRAGE, MOONSTAR
Danielle was de-powered in the Decimation. Formerly, She could generate astral images in the form of an individual's greatest fear or desire. She also possessed an animal telepathy which allowed her to communicate with mammals, birds, and other animals. Dani could also generate astral energy and construct it into various shapes- most commonly as an arrow, which, upon contact with another could cause psychic backlash that would leave them incapacitated. As a Valkyrie, Dani could also percieve a manifestation of a person's impending death, and fight it off if she chose. For a time, she could also tap into the Quantum energy that binds reality together, and use it to project bursts of force, disintegrate matter, and levitate. Abilities Weapons Dani would often carry a bow to use with her psionic arrows.
KATHERINE PRYDE
SHADOWCAT
Powers Kitty Pryde is a mutant with the ability to "phase" through solid matter by shifting her atoms through the spaces between the atoms of the object through which she is moving. Kitty can phase her clothing along with herself, and through practice has learned to phase other objects and people without harm to them. For all intents and purposes, Kitty is intangible whilst phasing, however she is still vulnerable to psionic or mystical attacks. Certain forms of energy can also disrupt her phased state.
When Kitty phases through an object with an electrical system, the process disrupts the system's workings. This includes the electrical impulses found in the human brain. Kitty can phase part or all of her body through another living being without harm to herself, though the other being can be rendered unconscious as a result. Kitty also has the potential to kill another being by phasing them into a solid object and then releasing them, causing them to solidify whilst still within the object.
Kitty passes through objects at the same rate of speed at which she is moving before phasing. Since she is unable to breathe while phasing, she can only continuously phase through solid objects - as when she travels underground - as long as she can hold her breath. Kitty can keep her phased form at rest in relation to the rotation of the Earth upon its axis, thus allowing her to assume a ground speed of the length of a football field and a half every second. Kitty can also walk on air whilst phasing.
Kitty has trained herself to reflexively assume a phased state at any indication of danger, such as a loud noise like a gunshot, in order to protect herself.
Abilities Kitty possesses moderate expertise of the martial arts of the Japanese ninja and samurai. Kitty demonstrated great knowledge of ninja methods of combat when Ogun mentally possessed her. With the possession over, Kitty forgot the knowledge of ninja techniques he gave her, but retained the knowledge of Oriental methods of combat Wolverine taught her.
Kitty is also a genius in the computer sciences, and is highly skilled in the design and use of computer hardware. She is a competent driver of automobiles, a skilled pilot of piston and jet engine aircraft, and a competent pilot of certain advanced interstellar vehicles. Kitty also undertook ballet and modern dance training, speaks fluent Japanese, Russian, and the royal and standard languages of the alien Shi'ar, and has moderate expertise in Gaelic, Hebrew, and German.
Weapons Kitty formerly used one of Wolverine's bone claws attached to her wrist. Paraphernalia Kitty possesses several volumes of "Destiny's Diaries," books written by the precognitive mutant destiny on possible events of the future.
TABITHA SMITH
BOOMER
Can psionically generate, release, and reabsorb plasma; can time detonation of same
ROBERTO DACOSTA
SUNSPOT
Able to absorb solar energy and metabolize it into physical strength, convert it into thrust to enable flight, or rechannel it as heat or infrared radiation. When doing so, DaCosta's features melt away into a black mass of crackling dark energy. In unlighted places, DaCosta suffers a slight drop in his power levels. Abilities Business skills, proficient in English, Portuguese, and classical Latin Weapons None
"That's quite a team Logan, we will have the rest of here by the end of the week. Will that be soon enough for you?" Professor Xavier asked with a smile.
"That should be fine professor, and it will give us some time to set things up here for their arrival. This is one good team, and one that is mixed up of members that will need some retraining, for they are inactive, but they should be fine. Thank you for the opportunity Charles, and I won't let you down." He smiled and left with the others of his team when the meeting was over.
"I wish you the best of luck Logan, I just hope you don't need it." Charles took and floated his wheelchair down to his office to put together the paperwork for the new team, and to contact the members that were requested.