Have you ever wondered just how Xavier choses a leader for the X-Men when the need arises? Read and find out (and let me know what you think).
DISCLAIMER: All Marvel characters belong to Marvel (unfortunately). Don't sue me, unless you want to become the proud owner of a few biology text books and some belly button lint.
HOW A NEW X-LEADER IS CHOSEN
The Professor was sitting (yeah, sitting) in his office, deep in thought. Jean and Cyclops had left to pursue a duo-type career by starring in their very own comic book. Now he was left with the job of choosing a new leader for the X-Men.
Storm and Wolverine are excellent candidates, he thought to himself. But could they really fill Cyclops' shoes? He wasn't sure they had the....rigidity...to match up to their former leader. Oh well. He'd just have to wait and see.
* * *
The X-Men were assembled in the rec-room: Bobby and Jubilee were engaged in a bloody battle to the finish on the latest kill 'em all Sega Genesis game. Rogue and Gambit were playing pool, Wolverine was watching football while Beast and Storm were deeply engaged in a philosophical discussion about some philosophical subject.
Professor Xavier entered the room. "Ah, my X-Men," he said. "It is time that I have chosen a new leader to...well...lead you."
He had their attention.
"There are two among you whom I consider to be the best candidates for the position. Logan, Ororo, could you step forward please."
They did so, Storm hiding a smirk and Wolverine puffing his chest out in manly pride.
"The position of team leader is a difficult one," the prof continued. "It takes a lot of effort and discipline, and requires wisdom, a quick mind and above all, rigidity."
Storms smirk grew in a huge grin. Wolverine smiled with an expression that read, "Screw you all! I'M the BEST!"
"Now, that having been said, I will leave it up to the two of you to decide who the new leader will be," said the professor. Then, reaching behind his back, produced a broomstick and presented it to the two suddenly confused candidates.
"Once you have decided, I will need the winner to bend over," he instructed.
For the longest moment, nothing could be heard but stunned silence. Then Wolverine sucker-punched Storm in the gut and bolted for the door. Storm dropped to the ground, but was not out for the count. A bolt of lighting crashed through the window and raced after Wolverine like a heat-seeking missile. The howl of pain that ensued made her smile before she got to her feet and ran out the door as well.
"Aw, crap!" the professor muttered. "I thought something like this would happen."
He turned to the remaining X-Men, broomstick still in hand, and said, "Anyone else want to volunteer?"
A new doorway was suddenly added to the rec room as the remaining X-Men fled the scene, clawing and fighting and pushing and trampling and basically trying to get the hell away from the professor as quickly as possible.
The Professor sighed. This process of acquiring a new leader was going to be a long one. He wished to God that Cyclops had never left.
* * *
I know it sucks, but could I please have some feedback anyways? Thanks!
DISCLAIMER: All Marvel characters belong to Marvel (unfortunately). Don't sue me, unless you want to become the proud owner of a few biology text books and some belly button lint.
HOW A NEW X-LEADER IS CHOSEN
The Professor was sitting (yeah, sitting) in his office, deep in thought. Jean and Cyclops had left to pursue a duo-type career by starring in their very own comic book. Now he was left with the job of choosing a new leader for the X-Men.
Storm and Wolverine are excellent candidates, he thought to himself. But could they really fill Cyclops' shoes? He wasn't sure they had the....rigidity...to match up to their former leader. Oh well. He'd just have to wait and see.
* * *
The X-Men were assembled in the rec-room: Bobby and Jubilee were engaged in a bloody battle to the finish on the latest kill 'em all Sega Genesis game. Rogue and Gambit were playing pool, Wolverine was watching football while Beast and Storm were deeply engaged in a philosophical discussion about some philosophical subject.
Professor Xavier entered the room. "Ah, my X-Men," he said. "It is time that I have chosen a new leader to...well...lead you."
He had their attention.
"There are two among you whom I consider to be the best candidates for the position. Logan, Ororo, could you step forward please."
They did so, Storm hiding a smirk and Wolverine puffing his chest out in manly pride.
"The position of team leader is a difficult one," the prof continued. "It takes a lot of effort and discipline, and requires wisdom, a quick mind and above all, rigidity."
Storms smirk grew in a huge grin. Wolverine smiled with an expression that read, "Screw you all! I'M the BEST!"
"Now, that having been said, I will leave it up to the two of you to decide who the new leader will be," said the professor. Then, reaching behind his back, produced a broomstick and presented it to the two suddenly confused candidates.
"Once you have decided, I will need the winner to bend over," he instructed.
For the longest moment, nothing could be heard but stunned silence. Then Wolverine sucker-punched Storm in the gut and bolted for the door. Storm dropped to the ground, but was not out for the count. A bolt of lighting crashed through the window and raced after Wolverine like a heat-seeking missile. The howl of pain that ensued made her smile before she got to her feet and ran out the door as well.
"Aw, crap!" the professor muttered. "I thought something like this would happen."
He turned to the remaining X-Men, broomstick still in hand, and said, "Anyone else want to volunteer?"
A new doorway was suddenly added to the rec room as the remaining X-Men fled the scene, clawing and fighting and pushing and trampling and basically trying to get the hell away from the professor as quickly as possible.
The Professor sighed. This process of acquiring a new leader was going to be a long one. He wished to God that Cyclops had never left.
* * *
I know it sucks, but could I please have some feedback anyways? Thanks!
