This is a combination of X-Men the show that aired on Fox, X-Men: Evolution
on WB, and X-Men: The Movie. I do know the basic storyline of the X-Men,
but I know almost no details. My memory of the Fox series is a bit sketchy
since they haven't showed it in a very long time, however, I do know the
movie and Evolution well enough to attempt this. Here's the summary. The
war that Magneto predicted would happen in the movie is nearing. There are
several major factions that are involved, and each is fighting for a
different reason. However, this story does revolve around the X-Men,
though this is more of an alternate universe, but they have plenty of that
considering how many times they've traveled through time. That means
certain characters that died in the series, comics, or whatever might be
alive. Now, on with the story.
Uprising to Freedom or Destruction
Chapter 1
"We are not the ones going out and killing people! We are not the ones who condemn others because of their looks or of their abilities! No! We are the ones being killed! We are the ones being hunted because we are different!" The man continued to raise his voice over that of the crowd, speaking with as much fury and luster as he could. "The Society of Friends are known to have weapons stockpiles! They are known to have as much firepower as the US Military! And yet the government doesn't do anything about it! And why? Because the ones they target are us! Not some person who they call normal, but us! The ones they call freaks, unnatural beings. The Society of Friends is the new Nazis of the twenty-first century! We are being persecuted because we are different. Because we look different. Because we have powers. Because they think we are a threat to others. But are we the ones that are going around and blowing up buildings and shooting people? No! They are the ones doing it! A second Holocaust will start unless we fight back! Unless we stand for our right to live! To be free! To have what we earn and to not be hounded and assaulted and hunted!"
As usual, there was a news reporter covering this rally.
"Over the past several months, this man, Kristoph Adler, has held speeches and rallies on his thoughts about the treatment of mutants across the world," the reporter said, "Many people say that Mr. Adler is a mutant himself, and is an extremist, that he wants to start a war between humans and mutants. We have interviewed many people, mutants and humans, and asked them of their view. We have found that ninety-six percent of the mutants we interviewed shared his views, while only twelve percent of the humans shared his."
Professor Charles Xavier paused the tape.
"I've done some research into this man," he said, "Mr. Adler is very interesting indeed. He is a mutant, even though I am not completely sure what kind of powers he has. His views on how mutants should respond to the persecution, is, to say the least, violent."
"At least that guy wants to take action," said Logan.
"Yes, but the action he proposes is fighting back directly. Attacking meeting places of the Society of Friends, destroying the weapons stockpiles, and shutting down the mutant registration program by destroying the records."
"We tried that already," Scott reminded them, "We managed to delete the records, but they just started it up again."
"Unfortunately. However, Mr. Adler's speeches are becoming more and more violent. He calls the Society of Friends the new Nazis, he says that they are worse than the Klu-Klux Clans, and he demands that they be treated the same way." Professor Xavier shook his head. "It is as if he wants to push humanity and mutants into an open war."
"A lot of mutants are rallying to him," said Jean, "They believe what he says and they agree on his methods."
"After all they've gone through, I wouldn't be surprised," said Rogue, "Besides, maybe there is some merit to what he says."
"Scott, I want you and Jean to go to one of his rallies. Try to gauge the mood of the crowd. He has an agenda, but I can't figure out what it is."
Scott and Jean nodded. The two walked off.
"So do you really think that this Adler guy will stir up more trouble," Logan asked, even though he knew the answer.
"Yes. But the only question that remains is how much damage he does."
Professor X looked out of the window in his office. A few the students were playing games on the front lawn. He had worked hard to build all this, and did not want it to get destroyed because of one man ranting against humans. Hopefully, it would die down sooner or later. However, the damage had already been done. Now, it was only a matter of time before it reached his institute.
Adler was sitting in the meeting room. Unknown to most people, he was one of the richest men alive, worth over two billion American dollars. Using his considerable wealth, he had bought a large field stretching hundreds of acres in Colorado. From here, he coordinated the fight for mutant rights and freedom. A massive fortress had been built, designed to withstand a direct invasion. The technology that he had was as advanced as the equipment that the X-Men had. However, he wasn't interested in trying to work things out with humanity. He wanted to take the fight to them.
"What is the status?"
"Nearly everything's on schedule," said the woman, "Our weapons stockpile is dispersed around the world and we have enough to equip several armies."
"What of the genetic software?"
"That is progressing well. However, we need the assistant of a certain scientist."
"Who."
"Mr. Sinister."
"Why do we need his assistance?" There were lines that Adler drew for himself that he was unwilling to cross unless he had to.
"He has a large repository of information on mutant genetics and biology."
"Then get it, but we will not cooperate with him."
"Yes sir."
Adler contemplated what was going on. What he planned could either destroy all mutants, or ensure their freedom. There was much to lose, but much to gain as well.
"Has Professor Xavier tried anything yet?" That might complicate things.
"No. However, Scott Summers and Jean Grey are going to Detroit," she reported, "I would assume they are going to attend your rally."
"Keep tabs on them, but be careful. Jean Grey is a telepath, and she might sense something."
"Yes sir."
The woman left. Adler turned around and turned his attention back to the meeting.
"Now, gentlemen, where were we?"
"I would hardly consider myself a gentleman," said Wanda Maximoff, the Scarlet Witch, "Or would I consider Mystique one either."
Around the table were several key members of the Brotherhood of Mutants. Magneto, Quicksilver, Mystique, Scarlet Witch, and Mastermind were assembled here, each with a place around the round table.
"My apologies, Wanda. Now, where were we?"
"You were discussing on how we should begin the campaign," Magneto reminded him.
"Thank you Magnus. Yes. The Alliance is simply not powerful enough to fight against the rest of the world. We have the weapons, but we don't have the troops. The Brotherhood is respected for fighting against oppressors of mutants, and I am sure that you have contact with large factions of mutants."
"You are proposing war with the rest of the planet," said Mastermind, "That could be very dangerous, especially if the major powers with nuclear weapons decide to use them."
"We have a way around that."
That caused the others around the table to grow even more curious. Did this mean that Adler also had nuclear weapons?
"When the Soviet Union collapsed, several thermonuclear weapons disappeared. My company also bought several of their ICBMs, under the guise of using them for commercial satellites. We have redesigned them and rebuilt them using better materials and technology. They have also been equipped with thermonuclear devices."
"But if they don't know this, then how does it act as a deterrent?"
"Once and if hostilities commence, we'll inform the public."
"Where are they?" asked Magneto.
"I have my secrets," said Adler, "They are very valuable strategic assets, and we cannot afford to lose them."
"What you are saying is that you would risk a nuclear war," Scarlet Witch said.
"It will only be a nuclear war if they decide to start launching nukes. We will respond in kind if they do."
The assembled mutants around the table were silent. A nuclear war was something none of them wanted, but the nuclear deterrent force that Adler had might very well keep that from happening. What were they supposed to do?
"I do not require an answer immediately. I just ask that you consider my proposition. Freedom and independence from persecution for all mutants. The end of the governments that enslave and kill mutants. If we band together, we can win this."
Finally, one by one, they nodded their agreement.
"Excellent. Now, let us have lunch. I have a rally I must go to soon, but we still have time for a quick meal."
Jean and Scott got off the airplane. They got their bags and called a taxi. The Professor had already made arrangements for them at a hotel. They gave the driver the address and were on their way.
"So what do you think this Adler guy is really trying to do?" Scott asked, trying to kill time.
"I don't know. He seems to be trying to get the attention of the government and other organizations. But he's done that, and he still keeps up with all of these violent speeches."
"Or he's trying to rally mutants to his cause. Whatever it may be."
"So when is the really?"
"Umm, it's at six."
"What should we do until then?"
Jean shrugged. Detroit was a big city. They'd probably find something they could do.
Two men were in the hotel when they arrived. Neither Jean nor Scott would have recognized them except for the fact that Jean picked up some psychic energy from them.
"Scott," Jean said, tugging his jacket, "I think they're mutants."
The two must have heard them because they started walking away very quickly.
"Should we follow them?" he asked.
"No. I'm getting the feeling that they don't want us tailing them. And they'll probably know if we do."
"Can't you, like, conceal us?"
"Not from them. They're pretty powerful mutants, and the two of them together could probably sense us."
"All right. We'll leave them alone. Why do you think they're here?"
"Probably for the rally," said Jean.
The two mutants that they had seen slipped away into an alley. They knocked on a door and were let in.
"They spotted us," the first one said.
"How?"
"The psychic, Jean Grey. She sensed us."
"Adler won't be happy about this," said the woman, "What's done is done. Get ready for the rally. Both of you are on security detail. We have reason to believe this will be more interesting than the other rallies."
Xavier took off the helmet for Cerebro. Logan was standing outside the chamber when he came out.
"Anything?"
"There's an unusual concentration of mutants in Colorado," he said, "Unfortunately, something or someone is blocking me or trying to. I can't tell for sure who it is, but they are powerful."
"Should this be something we'll need to worry about?"
"Possibly. Unfortunately, we have no idea what exactly this all means. We have to wait for their first move."
"I don't like waiting for someone else to make the first move."
"It is the only thing we can do."
End of Chapter 1
Okay, question. What is that big Sentinel that makes other Sentinels called? It was in the Fox X-Men series. It was Master something, but I can't quite remember.
Z98
Uprising to Freedom or Destruction
Chapter 1
"We are not the ones going out and killing people! We are not the ones who condemn others because of their looks or of their abilities! No! We are the ones being killed! We are the ones being hunted because we are different!" The man continued to raise his voice over that of the crowd, speaking with as much fury and luster as he could. "The Society of Friends are known to have weapons stockpiles! They are known to have as much firepower as the US Military! And yet the government doesn't do anything about it! And why? Because the ones they target are us! Not some person who they call normal, but us! The ones they call freaks, unnatural beings. The Society of Friends is the new Nazis of the twenty-first century! We are being persecuted because we are different. Because we look different. Because we have powers. Because they think we are a threat to others. But are we the ones that are going around and blowing up buildings and shooting people? No! They are the ones doing it! A second Holocaust will start unless we fight back! Unless we stand for our right to live! To be free! To have what we earn and to not be hounded and assaulted and hunted!"
As usual, there was a news reporter covering this rally.
"Over the past several months, this man, Kristoph Adler, has held speeches and rallies on his thoughts about the treatment of mutants across the world," the reporter said, "Many people say that Mr. Adler is a mutant himself, and is an extremist, that he wants to start a war between humans and mutants. We have interviewed many people, mutants and humans, and asked them of their view. We have found that ninety-six percent of the mutants we interviewed shared his views, while only twelve percent of the humans shared his."
Professor Charles Xavier paused the tape.
"I've done some research into this man," he said, "Mr. Adler is very interesting indeed. He is a mutant, even though I am not completely sure what kind of powers he has. His views on how mutants should respond to the persecution, is, to say the least, violent."
"At least that guy wants to take action," said Logan.
"Yes, but the action he proposes is fighting back directly. Attacking meeting places of the Society of Friends, destroying the weapons stockpiles, and shutting down the mutant registration program by destroying the records."
"We tried that already," Scott reminded them, "We managed to delete the records, but they just started it up again."
"Unfortunately. However, Mr. Adler's speeches are becoming more and more violent. He calls the Society of Friends the new Nazis, he says that they are worse than the Klu-Klux Clans, and he demands that they be treated the same way." Professor Xavier shook his head. "It is as if he wants to push humanity and mutants into an open war."
"A lot of mutants are rallying to him," said Jean, "They believe what he says and they agree on his methods."
"After all they've gone through, I wouldn't be surprised," said Rogue, "Besides, maybe there is some merit to what he says."
"Scott, I want you and Jean to go to one of his rallies. Try to gauge the mood of the crowd. He has an agenda, but I can't figure out what it is."
Scott and Jean nodded. The two walked off.
"So do you really think that this Adler guy will stir up more trouble," Logan asked, even though he knew the answer.
"Yes. But the only question that remains is how much damage he does."
Professor X looked out of the window in his office. A few the students were playing games on the front lawn. He had worked hard to build all this, and did not want it to get destroyed because of one man ranting against humans. Hopefully, it would die down sooner or later. However, the damage had already been done. Now, it was only a matter of time before it reached his institute.
Adler was sitting in the meeting room. Unknown to most people, he was one of the richest men alive, worth over two billion American dollars. Using his considerable wealth, he had bought a large field stretching hundreds of acres in Colorado. From here, he coordinated the fight for mutant rights and freedom. A massive fortress had been built, designed to withstand a direct invasion. The technology that he had was as advanced as the equipment that the X-Men had. However, he wasn't interested in trying to work things out with humanity. He wanted to take the fight to them.
"What is the status?"
"Nearly everything's on schedule," said the woman, "Our weapons stockpile is dispersed around the world and we have enough to equip several armies."
"What of the genetic software?"
"That is progressing well. However, we need the assistant of a certain scientist."
"Who."
"Mr. Sinister."
"Why do we need his assistance?" There were lines that Adler drew for himself that he was unwilling to cross unless he had to.
"He has a large repository of information on mutant genetics and biology."
"Then get it, but we will not cooperate with him."
"Yes sir."
Adler contemplated what was going on. What he planned could either destroy all mutants, or ensure their freedom. There was much to lose, but much to gain as well.
"Has Professor Xavier tried anything yet?" That might complicate things.
"No. However, Scott Summers and Jean Grey are going to Detroit," she reported, "I would assume they are going to attend your rally."
"Keep tabs on them, but be careful. Jean Grey is a telepath, and she might sense something."
"Yes sir."
The woman left. Adler turned around and turned his attention back to the meeting.
"Now, gentlemen, where were we?"
"I would hardly consider myself a gentleman," said Wanda Maximoff, the Scarlet Witch, "Or would I consider Mystique one either."
Around the table were several key members of the Brotherhood of Mutants. Magneto, Quicksilver, Mystique, Scarlet Witch, and Mastermind were assembled here, each with a place around the round table.
"My apologies, Wanda. Now, where were we?"
"You were discussing on how we should begin the campaign," Magneto reminded him.
"Thank you Magnus. Yes. The Alliance is simply not powerful enough to fight against the rest of the world. We have the weapons, but we don't have the troops. The Brotherhood is respected for fighting against oppressors of mutants, and I am sure that you have contact with large factions of mutants."
"You are proposing war with the rest of the planet," said Mastermind, "That could be very dangerous, especially if the major powers with nuclear weapons decide to use them."
"We have a way around that."
That caused the others around the table to grow even more curious. Did this mean that Adler also had nuclear weapons?
"When the Soviet Union collapsed, several thermonuclear weapons disappeared. My company also bought several of their ICBMs, under the guise of using them for commercial satellites. We have redesigned them and rebuilt them using better materials and technology. They have also been equipped with thermonuclear devices."
"But if they don't know this, then how does it act as a deterrent?"
"Once and if hostilities commence, we'll inform the public."
"Where are they?" asked Magneto.
"I have my secrets," said Adler, "They are very valuable strategic assets, and we cannot afford to lose them."
"What you are saying is that you would risk a nuclear war," Scarlet Witch said.
"It will only be a nuclear war if they decide to start launching nukes. We will respond in kind if they do."
The assembled mutants around the table were silent. A nuclear war was something none of them wanted, but the nuclear deterrent force that Adler had might very well keep that from happening. What were they supposed to do?
"I do not require an answer immediately. I just ask that you consider my proposition. Freedom and independence from persecution for all mutants. The end of the governments that enslave and kill mutants. If we band together, we can win this."
Finally, one by one, they nodded their agreement.
"Excellent. Now, let us have lunch. I have a rally I must go to soon, but we still have time for a quick meal."
Jean and Scott got off the airplane. They got their bags and called a taxi. The Professor had already made arrangements for them at a hotel. They gave the driver the address and were on their way.
"So what do you think this Adler guy is really trying to do?" Scott asked, trying to kill time.
"I don't know. He seems to be trying to get the attention of the government and other organizations. But he's done that, and he still keeps up with all of these violent speeches."
"Or he's trying to rally mutants to his cause. Whatever it may be."
"So when is the really?"
"Umm, it's at six."
"What should we do until then?"
Jean shrugged. Detroit was a big city. They'd probably find something they could do.
Two men were in the hotel when they arrived. Neither Jean nor Scott would have recognized them except for the fact that Jean picked up some psychic energy from them.
"Scott," Jean said, tugging his jacket, "I think they're mutants."
The two must have heard them because they started walking away very quickly.
"Should we follow them?" he asked.
"No. I'm getting the feeling that they don't want us tailing them. And they'll probably know if we do."
"Can't you, like, conceal us?"
"Not from them. They're pretty powerful mutants, and the two of them together could probably sense us."
"All right. We'll leave them alone. Why do you think they're here?"
"Probably for the rally," said Jean.
The two mutants that they had seen slipped away into an alley. They knocked on a door and were let in.
"They spotted us," the first one said.
"How?"
"The psychic, Jean Grey. She sensed us."
"Adler won't be happy about this," said the woman, "What's done is done. Get ready for the rally. Both of you are on security detail. We have reason to believe this will be more interesting than the other rallies."
Xavier took off the helmet for Cerebro. Logan was standing outside the chamber when he came out.
"Anything?"
"There's an unusual concentration of mutants in Colorado," he said, "Unfortunately, something or someone is blocking me or trying to. I can't tell for sure who it is, but they are powerful."
"Should this be something we'll need to worry about?"
"Possibly. Unfortunately, we have no idea what exactly this all means. We have to wait for their first move."
"I don't like waiting for someone else to make the first move."
"It is the only thing we can do."
End of Chapter 1
Okay, question. What is that big Sentinel that makes other Sentinels called? It was in the Fox X-Men series. It was Master something, but I can't quite remember.
Z98