Weakness
Part I
Pyro skulked through the main corridor of the underground base, frowning slightly as he flicked his lighter open and shut methodically. The fire mutant paused as he turned into a smaller corridor, heading slowly for the door at the end. Pausing briefly he gave a deep sigh and opened the door, screwing his nose up as the smell of chlorine hit him along with the sounds of gentle splashing. For several moments he just stood against the wall, watching as Mystique glided effortlessly through the water.
"Hey fire bug," a male voice came from behind the fire mutant. Pyro turned to find Multiple Man standing behind him in just swimming trunks. The older mutant smirked. "You going for a dip?"
"No," Pyro replied blandly, returning his attention to Mystique. Multiple Man just laughed and dived into the pool, splashing the fire mutant slightly. Pyro scowled and waited for Mystique to swim over to him.
"Oh Pyro, what's the face for?" the shapeshifter quirked an eyebrow. Pyro frowned.
"He builds you a big swimming pool and you just forgive the fact he abandoned us?" the fire mutant muttered, casting his eyes around the expansive pool area. Mystique arched an eyebrow.
"It's not that simple Pyro," she replied. "Now, are you here for a reason?"
Pyro sighed heavily.
"Magneto wants to see you. He's in the control room."
Mystique nodded and gracefully pulled herself from the pool, water dripping from her slender body, only a little splashing onto the fire mutant. The shapeshifter flashed him a smile and walked past, seemingly dry by the time she reached the door. Pyro just rolled his eyes and turned back, his gaze caught by the muscular, toned body gliding strongly through the water…
"See something you like firebug?"
Pyro's head snapped to the side to see that while he was watching one Multiple Man swim, another Multiple Man was watching him. The fire mutant just scowled and turned back towards the door. In the pool Multiple Man rejoined with his duplicate, smiling and shaking his head before continuing with his swim.