-This series of X-men, takes place directly after the end of "Giant size astonishing X-men #1" The X-men have been left reeling after Shadowcat's untimely "death". But of course, as usual for the X-men, there is never time to grieve. As a new enemy rears its ugly head, the X-men are preparing themselves, for a deadly chain of events, which will change the status quo of the x-men forever.
Astonishing X-men Issue 1: Hope Part 1
-X-mansion-
"So much had changed. One year. One year ago, I was trapped in a cage, subjected to all sorts of experiments. I was freed by Katya. Now? She is trapped, and there is no way I can free her. I cannot go on like this." Thought Piotr Rasputin, better known as "Colossus". "Hey, Pete, is everything alright?" said Cyclops. "Da, I am alright. Is there any news on the bullet?" said Colossus. "No.. but, if there is, Reed Richards said he would contact us." said Scott. "Alright then. I am going to my room now" said Colossus. And without another word, Colossus sloped past Cyclops, and retreated to his room.
-Meanwhile, New York-
"What I have done. What I will do. All comes down to this" said the strange robot like man, "poor little humans, ripe for the taking.." muttered the man to himself. "time to go to work" he said. Then, he jumped from the building he was standing on, and landed with an almighty crash, creating a minor crater around him. "Hello Humans" said the man crazily. He shot a huge blast of energy at a building, making it crash to the ground, people were screaming as the building crashed on top of them, some were crushed completely, others were slightly more fortunate. "This is going to be fun" gloated the man.
-X-mansion-
"A Strange robotic Man has attacked New York today, his attack continues as I speak, so far, no action has been taken by any of Earth's Heroes, now we go to Debra Collins who is at the scene" said the Newsreader blaring out of Cyclops TV. "Emma, patch me in to the team" said Scott. "Done" said Emma.
-X-jet-
"okay everyone, some strange Alien robot humanoid-" "Scotty we get the point, good ol' Em's has already filled us in, so stow it" said Logan. "Logan, I am the leader here, not you" said Scott. "Sue me" said Logan. Scott went to retort, but with a scathing look from Emma, went to sit in the cockpit
with her. "we will be there in ten minutes" said Scott.
-New York-
"Ahh, some new playmates" said the Man. "Who are you?" said Scott, as he walked out of the X-jet, closely followed by the others. "I am Stegaros, Captain of the Nimaranean army." Said Steganos. "What? Nimaranean? I have never heard of the Planet" said Scott. "Its not in your solar system, or any galaxies you have visited, X-man" said Steganos. "mmhm" said Emma. "Frankly, I don't care what planet you are from, we are the X-men, and we don't like the fact that you have come and tried to destroy New York, so shut up and fight" said Emma. "I was hoping you would say that!" said Steganos. He shot an energy blast at them, which Scott then blocked with his own optic blast, "Go!" shouted Emma. Armour ran past Emma, and armoured up, "Take this you robot freak!" She shouted, and she punched him and knocked him flying into a building. "is that all?" said Steganos cockily. "No, not quite" said Emma, and she grabbed him round the neck, and punched him square in the face, smashing his nose, "ugh.. well X-man, I must say. I am pleasantly surprised, but not worried" he said, and he grabbed Emma by the hair, and span her round then threw her through a wall, which then collapsed on top of her. "Emma!" Shouted Scott, "Colossus, go get her out!, Hank, Logan, get in there!" shouted Scott. "alright boss man" shouted Beast, and he leapt into the air, and aimed a roundhouse kick at Steganos, which Steganos then blocked, "sorry blue boy" he said, he then grabbed Beast's leg, and span it out of joint. "ARGH!" Screamed Beast. "Hank!" Shouted Scott, "You are gonna pay for that one Bub!" shouted Wolverine, he slashed at Steganos, tearing his face slightly, but it just repaired quicker than it had been damaged. "Sorry Little man" said Steganos, and he shot wolverine with a huge cannonball, which ripped half of Wolverines chest off. "RARGH!" Shouted Logan angrily. But he couldn't take the pain, he slowly slumped to the ground, unconscious. "until next time X-men" said Steganos. Then, he teleported away.
-Back at the Mansion-
"How is Hank doing?" said Cyclops. "He is doing fine Scott, his leg should be healed in a few weeks" said Emma. "Great, things sure are going well lately.." Said Cyclops. "Hank is going to be fine, we tried to save Kitty, and we couldn't. There was no other way, it was her, or the whole world" said Emma. "I know.. its just, I had known her since she was 13" said Cyclops. "So did I, Maybe not like you did." Said Emma. "Don't worry Scott, there is still hope" said Emma. "Yeah, maybe." Said Scott.