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Erm - plot bug? This idea came to me after considering the 2nd X-Men movie, so please, don't slaughter me for it - it wasn't my fault! I blame the time I sit around with nothing to do!
Summary: What if Stryker had another base? What if Deathstrike had formed a family with four other younger mutants? What happened to them when she was killed? (AU by the way. I didn't like X3)
"Mutants. A threat to today's society? Or the reason society will survive? Should they be forced to be registered? Or is that a breach of human rights? Are these people even human?" the chat show host was grinning toothily at the camera. "We've been asking for your opinion on these matter for some time now. Before we have the viewer's comments, let's meet our experts on this subject."
She turned to the two men sat on the couch. "First, Doctor Henry McCoy, prominent scientist and doctor at the forefront of research into mutancy. Please Doctor McCoy, what is your view on mutants?"
Henry McCoy sat forward slightly. "Evolution has caused these unique individuals, and it is merely the actions of a few that are giving the rest of them a bad name. Mutants are just as human as everyone else, and forcing them to register their name is a breach of the basic rights they should be entitled to. Along with the fact that this will cause them to be the victims of attacks of those who don't understand that most do not present a threat."
"Thank you for that summary of your beliefs in this argument Doctor McCoy. Now for my next expert. Colonel William Stryker. What is your view on this subject?"
"Mutants," William Stryker remained still. "Are a threat to society as we know it. They will not stop until they have conquered us. They should have to register, that is the only way we can be sure that innocent civilians are kept safe."
"Are mutants not civilians?"
"No, they are not."
"That's where I have to object," Henry cut in. "The only thing that makes mutants different from normal humans is a slight change to their genetic make-up. That change does not automatically make every single one of them a threat to society or a megalomaniac. In fact, some of them use their powers to help people."
Scott watched the TV silently. Since Mystique had faked Senator Kelly backing down from supporting the Mutant Registration Act shows like this had been exploiting the situation. People like Hank were the only ones left who would openly argue for mutants.
"You ready Scott?" Jean asked walking up to him and wrapping her arms around his waist.
"Yeah," Scott switched the TV off. "Let's go chaperone the kids round the museum."
"It'll be fun."
"Sure it will. Sure it will."
Scott wrapped an arm around his girlfriend's shoulder and the two of them headed to where the kids and Storm were waiting for them.
That's all! Please review!