By Razial Ultimate Civil War
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters in this story bar the ones I created if any the rest are the property of Marvel Comics and Stan Lee
Parings: Logan/Jean Grey, Kurt Wagner/Kitty Pryde, Peter Parker/Felicia Hardy, Bruce Banner/Jennifer Walters
Summary: After a symbiote invasion in New York City and a battle with dark Phoenix and the Hulk causing huge casulties and damage the government decides to place huge restrictions on the super hero community and force them to give up their real identities. In response a civil war stars between those that agree with the policy and those that don't splitting groups such as the X men apart.
Sources for plot come from the Marvel comic Civil war series and game Spiderman Web of shadows and Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2
Westchester a day later:
Xavier looked up as Scott Summers walked in and was surprised to see Tony Stark and his bodyguard James Rhodes walk in with him, he noted they both looked annoyed and James had a large bruise on his face and he believed he knew why they were here.
"Gentlemen, please tell how I may help you?" he inquired as all three came to a stop in front of him
"I think you already know why we are here Xavier so do not play stupid with me" Stark snapped letting a little anger into his voice "Yesterday four of your mutants led by Wolverine attacked a S.H.I.E.L.D prison alongside She Hulk and Spiderman and helped four convicts escape they are as of now all classed as criminals and wanted by S.H.I.E.L.D" he explained missing the hatred Wolverine's name brought to Scott's face "New laws were passed last night by the president and the senate making it mandatory for super powered individuals including mutants to reveal their real names as well as join S.H.I.E.L.D or any local police force as of now" he pressed on "Failure to comply will see you arrested and tried under new laws from those super powered individuals who break the law" he finally finished
"Who was the forth convict they helped escape?" Scott inquired
"The mutant criminal Mystique captured four days ago and then broken out most likely by Kurt Wagner her son and Wolverine" Stark answered "We personally fought them trying to stop their escape and lost, we are here to inform you that any contact by them must be reported and all your students must register with the government as of now stated by law" he added before leaning on the desk and looking Xavier dead in the eye "You have a day to decide where you stand professor I suggest you do not waist it" Stark hissed before turning and leaving followed by Rhodes
Xavier steepled his fingers together as he took everything Stark had said in and sighed knowing everything he had fought for was lost; they now stood on a path leading straight to destruction. He looked at Scott and noted he seemed almost happy with the news
"You think this is something good Scott?" he asked as calmly as he could
"Yes Professor I do Logan knew what he was doing when he left as did those he went with him and they also broke out one of our most dangerous enemies in case you forgot" Scott answered glaring at his mentor
"She is Kurt's mother Scott what did you expect him to do?" Xavier inquired "If it had been your mother in prison what would you have done?" he asked a second later
"I would never break the law Professor and you know that" Scott shouted "No matter what the circumstances" he added
"This is a pointless conversation summon the student body to the hall we must alert them to the news and allow them to make their choice" Xavier said with a wave of his hand as he began to plot his next move knowing a splitting of the X men was unavoidable
Secret S.H.I.E.L.D base:
Nick Fury sat at his desk and continued to read the reports he had concerning the new laws and punishments the president and senate had pushed through and shook his head, he did not like where this was going one bit. One of the great assets S.H.I.E.L.D could call on for any mission was the super hero's of the world and now this would set half of them against them and the government.
He stopped reading and rubbed his eye before getting up and walking over to a near by desk with a computer on it and noted it had his list of contacts within the super hero community up, he wondered how many would go for registration and how many would be against it. The most worrying thing about this whole thing was if the super hero's were so busy fighting each other who would help them stem the tide against the super villains who could be countered on to take advantage of this situation. He shook his head and hoped this would not end as badly as he feared it might before turning and going back to work
Wooded area:
Logan kept an eye on the camp site as the others slept, they had stolen some camping gear from a near by town they had passed through as well as some more clothes and food before going into hiding at least for now, they were wanted fugitives especially Mystique, Spiderman and Blackcat which meant they had to be careful.
He sniffed the air only to catch a trace of Jean and he turned to find her behind him watching him with a smile and he quickly returned it before looking back out
"I wanted to thank you for coming for me Logan?" Jean said quietly as she moved to her side "I know I was a bit off with you when you turned up but I really did appreciate how much you care for me" she added
"I'll always come for you Jean, you know that no matter how far no matter who stands in my way I will come until the day I die" Logan responded seriously crossing his arms as he did so "And even afterwards" he added with a chuckle trying to lighten the mood
Jean did not laugh but she allowed her smile to widen, she knew Logan was series she knew how deep his feelings for her went even if she tried so very hard to ignore the fact and keep loyal to Scott. Ever since she had met Logan she had felt an deep attraction to him, she felt drawn to him like no other man even Scott but she had always fought her desires as well as Logan's advances more so once she excepted Scott's proposal of marriage three months ago.
But she could not stop her feelings for Logan continuing especially when he showed how much he cared by coming after her once she was arrested something Scott would not do as it would violate his code. Logan excepted everything she was including been host to the phoenix force something she knew Scott despised because Phoenix was more primal and had less connection to Jean's friends bar Wolverine who like it was wild, free primal force when he wished to be. Scott was always working on ways with Hank and Xavier to find someway to separate her from Phoenix not understanding she and Phoenix were now one and the same bonded at every level.
"What do you think our next move should be Logan?" she asked after shaking her to clear her thoughts as they would not help her or her friends right now
"If Stark was telling the truth about those new laws there is going to be a big fight between those who except them and those who don't" Logan responded "Maybe not right away but you heard it we have to do what they say or we get arrested so it will come to a fight, we'll hook up with those who refuse to register and take it from there as that will be our only chance to clear any of this up" he explained
"What about Mystique?" Jean inquired looking to where she was curled up asleep next to Kurt "Was it really wise to break her out?" she added unsure how she felt about the shape shifter
"You verified what she told us Jean and she is Kurt's mother and no matter what she has done he still excepts her as just that, he would not have left without her" Logan said turning to face her a pointed look in his eye which she understood the meaning off "Anyone faced with the same choice would have done the same and you know it and she will be of help in this because if don't think the villains and those who skirt the law won't be involved in what is going to happen you're kidding yourself" he stated with a shake of his head
"What she told us shook you up a little Logan" Jean said moving closer to him and catching his eyes so he would not look away "You think the are up to something like weapon x" she continued
"Only reason I can think they would want people like me and Mystique and especially Creed" Logan replied "People call me an animal a beast but I aint I have control but Creed is and he would gladly gut anyone for little provocation and S.H.I.E.L.D knows that so if they want him it is for a less than noble purpose" he informed her his gaze becoming darker as he thought of his past with Creed or at least what he remembered which was not always true due to weapon x and other things which had destroyed most of his real memories
"You are no animal Logan yes you are more in touch with your primal side than most people but like you said you have control and you enjoy the gentler side of life just as much as you enjoy a good fight" Jean said hoping to cheer Logan up from his sudden dark mode "I have seen you mediate and search for harmony, I have seen you help the younger kids at the mansion and you even basically adopted Laura when she turned up at the mansion and we discovered what she is" she pressed moving even closer noting Logan's noise twitch "You are a complicated man Logan but no animal and I have always known that and you yourself know that deep in your heart" she finished
"Thanks Jeannie" Logan said finally smiling feeling a little lighter after hearing what she really thought of him "You better get some sleep Jean we'll be on the move soon" he added
Jean looked at him for a few minutes before smiling and walking back to her sleeping bag and getting in, she watched Logan for a few minutes before closing her eyes and began to doze off.
Stark Tower:
Tony Stark looked up as Steve Rogers also known as Captain America all but barged into his pent house ignoring Rhodes as he did, he sighed because he knew this was not going to be a pleasant conversation. He truly wished the new laws were not going to cause him to loose so many of his friends and allies but he knew they would and it would seem Steve would be the biggest
"Steve, please tell me you are here to help me implement the new laws" he began
"I think you know me better than that Tony and you already know I tried to stop the laws going through" Steve quickly countered "I cannot believe you are going to help them do this, it is against everything this country stands for or at least is supposed to stand for" he continued "I will not allow them or you to force people to do anything they don't want to do and if I have to fight for it I will" he stated clearly his face hardening "I know you fought Logan and his group already so I can see you have no doubt your path is right so I am here to at least give you the courtesy and refusing the laws face to face" he explained "From here we go our separate ways and see who wins the fight for this countries soul because will not allow it to become a police state I will not allow those who are different to be persecuted because of something they did not ask for and because people fear them" he all but shouted
"It has to be this way Steve, the damage we have caused in our fights is just too much for the people to handle anymore, Hulk, Spiderman, Logan and those like them are causing too much damage to be excepted anymore" Tony spoke up hating this was happening but seeing no other way "You know what happened in Nevada and you know how much damage the Hulk has caused he has to be stopped permantly for the safety of everyone else and Spiderman what he almost allowed to happen in New York is unforgivable" he went on trying to hammer his point home hoping to change his friends mind "Logan and his mutant friends broke the law and attacked a S.H.I.E.L.D prison to break out Jean Grey having she almost destroyed two towns and they broke out Mystique" he informed him
"Nice speech Tony but you missed some bits Logan went after Jean because what she did was not her fault she was attacked and the dark Phoenix released by the hellfire club you know that, the fact she was arrested for it was wrong and as for Mystique she is Nightcrawler's mother had you roles been reversed what would you have done?" he asked "I've also heard some rather disturbing rumours about why she was captured and what they wanted her for and it is not something I agree with, as for Spiderman do have any idea for it is like for him when he has that symbiote attached to him, did you even wonder what that does to his mind before you condemned him no I doubt you did"
Steve continued as he began to pace "And yes the Hulk is destructive but have you wondered what would happen if Ross stopped hunting him Banner would have no reason to get so angry he would turn into the Hulk but that man is too obsessed to even care and in the end lets not forget Banner never asked to be the Hulk it was an accident that cursed him with burden of been the Hulk and since gaining some control of him he has tried to help people even you cannot deny this Tony" he reminded the man "I am not surprised Jennifer went after him after the under handed trap Ross played and you helped him and for that I do not think Jen will ever forgive you" he finished
"I did what I thought was right Steve like always" Tony countered
"And so did they that's the point we all have different views on what is right and what is wrong just like now I will do what I think is right and get these laws removed anyway I can" Steve responded heatedly "When we next meet we will be on opposing sides I'm sorry it's come to this" he added before turning and leaving keeping an eye on Rhodes should he try anything just before he cleared the door he heard Tony reply
"I'm sorry it's come to this too" Tony said before turning to the window and looking out
Washington D.C:
The president sat in the oval office of the white house reading a report on how the new laws were going to be enforced when the door opened and Nick Fury commander of S.H.I.E.L.D walked in and he did not look too happy
"Sir I need to speak to you in private" Fury said
"Very well Fury what is on your mind?" the president asked after makings sure no one would disturb them
"It is these new laws sir they are going to cause a very big problem for us all and I do not believe the senate has taken into account what kind of damage will befall us because of them" Fury responded "It is cause a split down the middle of the super powered community which will lead to a war to see who is right and who is wrong, Stark has reported that Steve Rogers is against the laws which gives those who like him believe them wrong a leader and someone the people will listen too" he informed him noting the frown that appeared at that piece of news
"I almost don't believe Captain America would do such a thing but Stark is not prone to lying like that" the president said more to himself than Fury
"The more dangerous aspect of this oncoming civil war sir is it will give the super powered villains an opportunity to do whatever they want and we will be hard pressed to counter them with the hero's do busy fighting each other to help us" Fury told him bringing the real reason he had come up
"I know Fury that accrued to me during the vote but the senate was almost united in its vote for the new laws and registration there was nothing I could do to stop it and to do so would have been political suicide and you know that" the president responded standing up and turning to look out the window "This has been building for a long time and what happened in New York, Nevada and with the X men has just forced the issue and so we'll have to play this out and see what happens and hope there is an opportunity to stop the madness somehow" he continued "As for the villains you will have to do the best you can Fury to counter and contain them, get the help of the hero's who have registered as much as you can and hope for the best" he ordered
"I'll do the best I can sir I promise I just hope there is something left to protect when this is over" Fury responded before turning and leaving the oval office
"So do I" he president whispered closing his eyes and praying the destruction he feared these laws would cause would be somehow prevented
All around the country the super powered community began to choose which side of the fight they were on even groups and teams began to split as they argued which side was right. By the end of the day nearly the entire community had chosen causing in some cases bitter splits and in others resigned acceptance and on the horizon they all could see nothing but trouble for the choices they had made but none of them could see any other way of upholding their beliefs