The world was burning

The world was burning.

Darkness smothered the remnants of what had once known as New York City, the only illumination given by the burning fires that swept across this desecrated place, forcing back the eternal night and dulling the echoing screams.

A heavy thud shook the ground, drawing them all instantly from their silent reverie, every gaze turning to fix upon the towering sentinel advancing upon them, red eyes glowing as hands became outstretched, flexing.

It was the sot yet firm voice of the weather witch that spoke first, taking command, crystal clear orbs remaining focused on their enemy as she addressed the others.

'Angel, Rogue … to the sky'

Both nodded and rose immediately, the southern belles movements been trailed by fiery crimson eyes, so fixated that he was momentarily oblivious to Storm calling his name.

'Gambit' he tore his gaze from the blanket sky, inclining his head towards her.

'With Nightcrawler'

He nodded in acknowledgement before swiftly moving alongside the blue devil.

'Shadowcat with Colossus … and Logan …'

'Yeah yeah' the voice of the easy going Canadian interrupted causing Storm to scowl as he moved forward, a resounding SNIKT echoing as he unsheathed his claws.

'Lets get this over with'