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"We believe Shaw is trying to detonate some kind of bomb." Moira reports through a headset.

I watched as Magneto used his powers to rip out a section of the submarine, squashing Riptide into the sand. Magneto bolts inside the submarine.

Well done.

"Eric, make for the middle of the vessel." The Professor says, projecting his voice into Magneto's mind. "That's the point my mind can't penetrate. We have to assume that's where Shaw is."

With Eric inside the submarine, it was just Raven, Moira, the Professor, and I. There was still no sign of Beast or Havok.

"That's the nuclear reactor." The Professor says, still communicating with Magneto. "Disable it."

A few moments later, I hear Banshee's shriek in the distance.

"Ocea." The Professor suddenly addresses me. "Sean just rescued Havok. You can release the funnel."

I nod, smiling in relief. Sean rescued Alex. Good. I dropped my arms. A wave of dizziness washes over me and I steady myself against the side of the jet. I gently touch the back of my head where it still throbbed. I hissed and quickly pulled my hand away. Blood coated my fingers. I quickly wiped it on my suit pants before anyone could notice.

'We're getting that checked out as soon as we get back.' Professor X said in my mind.

I didn't bother arguing. Yes, Professor.

"Eric, you're there. You've reached the void." The Professor says. There's a pause, before he takes off across the ship. "What? He's got to be there. He has to be!" The Professor exclaimed. "There's no where else he can be. Keep looking."

What is going on? They can't find Shaw?

"Eric? Eric?" Professor X calls. He turns to us. "He's gone."

"What?" Moira asks.

"He's gone into the void. I can't communicate with him there." The Professor stalks to the other side of the jet.

"Is there anything we can do?" Mystique asks.

"Get Eric some common sense!" Professor X snaps.

Mystique and I exchange shocked looks.

The Professor has never snapped at anyone before. It must be pretty serious.

Again, I hear Banshee's scream in the distance. I rush to the jagged opening in the jet, scanning the horizon. I see Sean's figure flying over the water, carrying Alex with one arm. Yes!

But my excitement is short-lived. Angel comes flying up behind them and fires a fireball at one of Sean's gliders, blasting a hole in it. Sean quickly bats his arm, trying to put the flames out. He and Alex drop, heading for the water. I gasp, getting ready to catch them with my powers. At the last second, Banshee lets out a scream, propelling him and Havok the last few feet to the shore. They hit the sand, tumbling head over heels.

"Professor!" I call.

"Go! Make sure they're okay."

I nod my thanks and take off across the sand. "Banshee! Havok!" I holler.

Sean is cradling his shoulder and groaning. Alex quickly runs to his side and I notice that the metal disc in his suit is gone, leaving a hole in the material of his uniform. Just then, Angel starts flying straight towards them.

"Havok, look out!" I yell.

Alex quickly stands up and whirls his arms around, hurling a ring of energy at Angel. It nails her in the wing and sends her crashing to the ground. Alex sighs in relief and Banshee lets out a laugh.

"Hey!" I call, running up to them. "Are you guys okay?"

Alex nods, turning to me.

I nod back and drop down next to Sean. "What about you?" I ask.

"Besides the crazy chick messing up my shoulder, I'm just peachy." He replies.

"Well, the routine was flawless, but you didn't stick the landing." I chuckle.

Banshee lightly shoved me. "Ouch." He groans, when he jostles his shoulder. I help him sit up.

I take a good look at Alex. The metal disc was gone, revealing his very muscular chest. I tore my eyes away from his torso before he could catch me staring. Not the time, Y/N.

"What happened to you?" I asked, standing in front of him. I noticed the edges of the hole were singed. "Did you get burned?!"

He shook his head and chuckled at my obvious worry. "Nah, I'm fine. Angel just fried the disc."

"Yeah, but you didn't need it to blast her out of the sky. You were awesome, man!" Banshee cheered.

I grinned. But my smile dropped when I noticed a red mark peeking out the top of Alex's collar. I quickly pulled it down. "Geez.." I murmur.

Alex had two large, painful-looking red welts around his neck. "Azazel's tail?" I ask.

Alex nods lightly. "I'm fine. C'mon." He says, gently pulling my hand away from his collar. "Let's go help the others."

"Okay." I reply.

Alex helps Sean up off the ground and supports him, as we head back towards the jet. I realized someone was missing.

"Where's Hank?" I ask.

Banshee and Havok both look at me, obviously forgetting Beast had been with them.

A second later, Beast and Azazel appeared in front of us. Azazel had Beast pinned, the sharp diamond of his tail poised threateningly above Beast's eye. Beast let out a snarl.

Suddenly, Shaw appeared in the opening of the jet. "Stop! Azazel."

Azazel stood and faced him, waiting for instruction. But it never came. Hank shot up and wrapped his hand around Azazel's neck, and threw him against the jet. Before Azazel hit it, he teleports directly behind Beast. Beast whirls around and nails Azazel in the gut, making him collapse on the ground.

We all face Shaw in shock, to see him slowly morph into Mystique. She smirks.

"Way to go, Mystique!" I compliment.

Meanwhile, Beast notices Alex supporting Sean. "What happened?" He asks.

"He messed up his shoulder when he crash landed." Alex says.

"You're welcome for saving you life, Alex." Sean mutters sarcastically.

Raven and I chuckle.

"Here, let me see. I know first-aid." Beast says.

"What can you not do?" Alex asks.

"I'm terrible at dodgeball." Hank replies.

The group laughs and Hank begins checking Sean's shoulder.

"I'm going to go check on the Professor." I tell Alex.

He nods.

I jog to the opening in the jet. When I get inside, chaos greets me.