((Sorry in advance about the shortness)
Mutant
-noun
1. Also called: mutation, an animal, organism, or gene that has underground mutation
2. A minority of people born with the X Gene, with first surfaces around puberty.
-adjective
3. Of relating to, undergoing, or resulting from change or mutation
Monday
Peter had to admit, today was a good day. The team had gone on a mission earlier to defeat some mutant named Hydro, who could turn himself into water. Then, after they got back, Peter got the test results back from a test he took the last week. He was pleased to see he got a 95%.
"Today," Peter mused, "is a great day. Nothing will go wrong."
Of course, unbeknownst to Peter, something did.
*X*
Norman Osborn received a call from his chief scientist, Thomas Greenland. Three months ago, Oscorp (Norman's company) was hired by the United States Army to make a serum that could replicate the effects of WW2's Super Soldier Serum.
As soon as Norman answered the call, Thomas said "It's done."
"I'm on my way." Norman said, hanging up the phone.
He immediately headed to the lab, to find a team of scientists looking proudly at a vial. "That's it." Thomas, who was one of the scientists there, said. "The Oz Formula Prototype."
"Have you tested it out, yet?" Norman asked.
"No, sir." Thomas said.
"Why not?" Norman asked, annoyed.
"Because nobody wants to be the test subject, sir." Thomas replied.
Norman sighed. "For god's sakes, I'll be the test subject. We have to make sure the formula works. We can't sell the Army a serum that that does nothing!"
Norman grabbed one of the vials marked "OZ" and lifted the cap off it. As he began drinking the vial, Thomas looked over some research papers. He went white.
"Oh god." Thomas said. "Oh no…"
As Norman set down the empty vial, he wiped a bit off the serum off his lips, and looked at Thomas. "What is it?"
"Marcus…" Thomas said, looking at another scientist. "How long did you heat the formula before putting in the Chloria 91 Chemical?"
"Twenty-seven minutes." Marcus replied. "Like it said in the document Robert typed up."
"I told Robert that it was twenty seven seconds!" Thomas, said, horrified.
"Is there a problem?" Norman asked. "Is something going to…happen to me?"
"Robert put in the document that step four was to heat it for 27 Minutes, when it's supposed to be seconds." Thomas said. "The Chloria 9…it's effects become supercharged when it's overheated for one minute. With 27 Minutes…the effects are beyond the normal amount. And it's permanent."
Norman suddenly felt very sick and hot. "I'll be right be right back." He said, running into the bathroom. He put water on his face. "I'm going to be alright…I'm going to be alright." He thought. He looked into the mirror, and was horrified.
Instead of his reflection, there was the reflection of a green skinned, pointy eared, creature wearing a purple costume and hat. "Hello, Norman." The creature said.
"What's going on?" Norman asked, looking at his hands. They were normal.
"I'm you, Norman." The reflection said. "I'm the better version of you. I am the Green Goblin, and together; you and me will have a grand time. The serum has affected you, Norman. It's made you stronger, more endurable, and more agile. You have the power to take control of the city, and I'm here to help you do it."
*X*
"Young X-Men…come to your main room in the basement at once. I have a new recruit for the team. Her name is Monet St. Croix, and I'm sure you'll all like her." The Professor said, speaking in the minds of the team.
Peter sighed, sat down the delicious sandwich he was eating back on it's plate, got up, and headed to the elevator. Along the way, he was joined by the others.
"A new member." Julian said, annoyed. "We don't need a new member. The team's fine the way it is. We have that team dynamic going on, and a new member will screw it up."
"Who knows," Peter said "having her join the team may improve it."
"You always look on the bright side of things, comrade. That's a good quality." Piotr said.
1- A chemical created by Oscorp Scientists that increases the awareness of it's drinker.
