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Myth becomes reality

(Forge) "Jamie, Roberto, Rhane and Sam were the worst effected from the downfall of the x-men, they stayed at the mansion for as long as possible suffering every torture and displeasure the world had to offer. They were severely disciplined by Scott even for the smallest of mistakes; Jamie was beaten for 5 hours just for missing a training session, no matter what they stuck together. When Xavier was murdered, when the x-men fell apart the four tried to live out normal lives before Aployapse. Unfortunately, due to rising anti-mutantism jobs became hard to come by. They moved out the mansion, unfortunately misfortune over misfortune lead to them turning to crime. After the rise of Aployapse, the four, still inseparable found living even harder as no one was worth robbing anymore. The last thing I hared is that they live their days out in an old apartment trying to get by. I don't know if the blame you for everything that's happened or not but I wish you the best of luck."

Chicago, after Aployapse became grand ruler, ordered the destruction of the city, as well as many others, as a warning to the population of any unruly behaviour against his rule. Aployapse's troops marched in and put the population to the sword, destroyed and burned most the buildings and stole anything of value. Travellers who visit claim to have seen ghosts of people slain but most travellers who venture into the city wind up dead anyway. According to Forge, the city is home to a rebel band who oppose Aployapse's rule. Who continually destroy every patrol sent in to try and wipe out the threat.

To the south of the city stood Jean, Bobby, Fredrik and Ray planning their next move, over looking the city, surrounded by a thick wood with the path leading off into the depths.

"I think we should go straight in"

"Bobby, that city could be death trap for all we know."

"Just a suggestion, I…"
"Deres someone comin' from de east."

Without word the group split up to circle round the intruder and surprise him/her. Jean and Bobby hid on one side of the road behind some trees and Fredrik and Ray on the other side. 'On three' mouthed Bobby to the team. As the footsteps came inches from the trap, all four jumped out ready to attack.

"Whoa, Whoa, hold your powers. Oy came to help."

Relaxing their powers they found that the intruder was only Wanda's son Jimmy.

"What the hell are you doing here Jimmy?"

"Oy came to help Sheila, and it's Jim."

"Why didn't you leave with us?"

"Firstly, my mum thought you would run out on us again so you needed to be tested, and my mum wanted you to recruit more people so it would be safer for me."

"Great. Come on then."

The five of them marched back to the hill they had been planning on which over looked the city.

"So, Jim. What's your powers then?"

"Well mate, like my dad I can control fire but I can also create fire. What can you do?"

"Rob people easily and can use kinetic energy to blow stuff up."

"Can use electricity bolts by absorbing electrical stuff like lighting."

"Can produce Ice and control it."

"Telepath"

"Wicked."

"Enough of the group session, back to pl….anning."

"Jean? What's wrong?"
"Over there, isn't that Rhane?"

Looking over to where Jean was pointing, the team saw a red wolf running on all fours across the grass heading towards the city with a bag in her mouth.

"Let's follow her."

Stalking the wolf along the streets of Chicago, the group found it nearly impossible to keep silent. The streets were littered with debris which consisted of crumbling concrete to glass and from furniture to parts of cars around the place. Stooping at the street corner to glance around the corner, Jean saw Rhane stop in front of the city hall in the centre of town, transforming back into her human form. Rhane was wearing tatty banged up clothes which consisted of tattered blue jeans and a tattered grey top, her hair had grown far longer than 20 years ago. Putting her hand to her ear, Jean could tell she whispered something, turning round at to their hiding place she shouted:

"I know ya there Jean. Come out."

"How the hell did the femme know we are here?"

"Im a wolf, I have heightened senses."

"Oh."

Stepping out from the corner of the building into the open the sound of what sounded like an airplane landed behind them, followed by several identical people surrounded the team closely followed by a glowing person blocking their escape to the right, out of the burnt out buildings came several men and women carrying all sorts of guns. Jean guessed Rhane was the leader as she ordered the others to stay where they were and moved towards the group.

"What the hell do you want?"

"I've come for your help."

"Come inside."

Jamie pulled his clones back into him showing an adult who has fully matured, hair down his shoulders in the form of a pony tail and a great beard, he had fully grown broad across the shoulders as well as bulging muscles. His clothes were ripped wearing blue trousers and a red t-shirt. Sam and Roberto looked exactly the same as they did 20 years ago except with bigger muscles, taller and longer hair.

Walking up the steps to the city hall, Jean realised how much the people regarded the building as a monument for resistance to Aployapse. Sand bags formed defensive positions, behind stood machine guns pointing outwards, men and woman stood around holding guns looking suspiciously at the new arrivals. Behind the defences, and behind the double wooden door, children sat around makeshift beds, work tables and anything of use. Large tables stood at the back filled with detailed maps and schematics of the city. Sitting down on a chair, putting a small child on her lap with Roberto coming to stand next to Rhane's side. Sam and Jamie stood beside the new arrivals awaiting their news.

"So what is it you want from us then?"

"We need to break into Aployapse's fortress to use his Cerebro so I can alter this future by returning to the past."

"Wait, that is…."

"TANK."

Before anyone could react a shot from the tank turned into an explosion over the heads of the occupants destroying several pillars sending debris everywhere, dust filled the air as the occupants coughed and spluttered over the noise of machine gun fire. Over the sound of gunfire one of the men from outside burst into the room shouting:

"There are tanks and maybe at least a thousand troops out there, we need to get the hell outa here."

Behind him the doors exploded sending bits of wood flying everywhere followed by a few people being thrown across the room. Standing up, Rhane issued the orders.

"Jamie gather everyone and lead them to the sewer passage behind the tables, Roberto and Sam lead the charge out of here, blow a hole through the troops and give Jean and her group the chance to escape and then go with them. I'll lead the kids to safety, good luck."

Before Jean could respond Rhane spoke up again.

"No time Jean, I have my sources you need to do this good luck."

And with that Rhane ran to the back to the awaiting children in front of a hole in the floor, on the leaders' instructions the kids filled one by one down the hole. At the front the resistance was crumbling, Sam was flying up high followed by quick drops onto the ground destroying tanks and throwing the troops everywhere. Roberto was more direct as he powered up running through the troops and throwing tanks around the place like they were toys. The men and women of the resistance, most lay dead across the steps and streets.

"GO, JEAN GO."

With that Jean using her telekinesis to protect the others ran out side. Jean at front followed by Jim and Bobby followed by Fredrik and Ray. On the other side of the road, some resistance members were awaiting their arrival before continuing. Sam landed beside them after taking care of some tanks then they all ran to the edge of the city with a group of resistance beside them.

"ROBERTO, LET'S GO."

"GO NOW."

Behind them Roberto was having tremendous difficulty as he was surrounded by dozens of soldiers and tanks, before he could react he was shot by a tranquiliser gun. Toppling over to the floor the resistance group had to hold Sam back before he ran back.

"Sam, there's nothing we can do, move."

Silently agreeing the team ran through the streets to the nearby woods, looking back to see tanks destroying the city hall whilst the soldiers had rounded up any survivors and began to take them to awaiting trucks. The team kept running through the woods, out the other side and over the next hill, exhausted the team fell to the ground for some rest. After a while of silence Jean spoke up.

"What's going to happen to Roberto and the captured resistance?"

"Our spies tell us the mutants are turned into some sort of slave to Aployapse who obey every whim of him. The humans captured? That's something we don't know. I hope Rhane and Jamie made it out with the kids."

"Don't mate, they'll meet at the rally point just as planned." Replied one of the resistance human fighters.

Eager to break the tension, Jean spoke up once more.

"So, what are your names then?"

"The names Jack Richardson, my specialty is computers. I know how to crack any computer system, I know how to set up most computer system."

"My name is Sarah Williams, im a gifted sniper. I got the best eye sight for a human really.

"Well, my name is Brick, no last name. Make fun of it I will break your neck. I specialise in heavy weapons, machine guns and rocket launchers that sort."

"Forget the introductions Brick, what I want to know is how they found us. Did they follow you Jean? Who else knew of your trip up here?"

"Sam, no one betrayed us, I know for sure. There the first alliance Forge…"

"Forge? He died years ago. He died by the hands of Aployapse."

"No he's not look"

Pulling out the holographic phone Forge appeared on the other end.

"Ah I see you have new recruitments. The next person you need if you are heading to New York is Kurt, if he hasn't disappeared yet you'll find in a small village in North Dakota. After that im not sure so I guess you can head off to New York."
"Hold on. What about Beast, Warren, X23, Alex and Colossus and the brotherhood?"

"They vanished a long time ago, I have no idea where they went. Good luck and good bye."

Putting the phone back in her pocket she turned round to Sam.

"There you go he is alive. Now shall we go?"

The team walk off into the sunset heading towards North Dakota. Sam flying over head with Bobby, Jean and the human fighters walking together about anything that came to mind while Fredrik was having an important discussion with Jimmy of how to cheat people out of lots of cash with Ray listening intensively.