Rated NC-17 for graphical writing.

Note: Here is the sequel to Angered Souls: Hidden Rage. Please read and review.

Disclosure: Jordan, Evan, Kayla, Lee, Erin, Jason, Andy, and Bobby belong to me until they show up as an X5. Evan is from the story Manticore Gathering, which can be found under Evil Gets a Delivery. Jordan is from the story Lost Family, which can be found under Family Innocence.



X5: The Special One
Part VI: Freedom Bound


"You killed Lydecker?" Logan questions in disbelief.

"And Madame X!" Zack added.

We were seated on the couch, me leaning back against Zack for comfort. "It took a while." I confirmed. "But eventually...yeah!"

Logan yawns, then speaks, "I better go."

I intervene, "You can sleep on the couch." Logan shakes his head no. I continue, "Look, Logan, you're in no condition to travel home." He finally gives in and moves onto the couch.

"Ok, but no funny stuff." He looks at Zack, who nods.

Zack and I retreat to our room. We decided, for Logans sake, not to engage in our previous activity. Instead we crawled into bed together. Our bodies were close. I could feel him next to me. His breathing an enchanting rhythm to me.

I turned to face him, the lust for him in my eyes. We began touching each other. Touching turned to kissing. Soon he was inside me again.

Oh God, Zack. Damn you feel so good. I can't get enough of you. Was what I'm thinking, all I could say was, "MMMMMM-Zack!" Though he seemed to understand what I wanted to say, for he smiled.

"I can't get enough of you either, Maxie!" He sputtered back. We locked eyes as we both hit our last orgasm. He saw satisfaction I saw pleasure. He collapsed next to me, holding me tightly to him, as we both fell asleep.



The next morning, Zack awakes and finds me missing. He bolts out of the room, startling Logan, "Where's Max?"

Logan wheels to face Zack, "Here." Zack takes the paper from Logan and reads.

Dear Zack,

Have gone after Kani. Please don't be worried.

Love, Maxie

"Who's Kani?" Logan asks.

"You ever hear of the Red Series?" Zack asks back.

Logan's eyes went wide, "She went after them?!"

Zacks eyes narrowed, "Him."

"What do you mean?" Logan asked, confused.

"Zakes Kani, the leader of the Red Series. He showed up earlier."

"Here?" Zack nodded to confirm Logans question.

"He has plans for Max. He knows about her ability."

"I'm getting the feeling you're not telling me everything."

Zack sighed, "He kissed her. Made a move on her." Logan gasped. "I think she liked it."

"How can you be sure?"

"She was moping for the rest of the day. Didn't eat, wouldn't sleep." Zack paused, then continued, "When you walked in on us, that was when she had finally come out of this stupor she plunged into."

Logan nodded, showing that he understood. "Then we've got to stop her!!" And with that, they left to save the woman they loved.



I allowed myself to be spotted. I wanted a quick, upfront confrontation with Kani. He immediately lit up when I was brought into his office.

"How nice to see you, Maxie!" He spoke, sounding like he was expecting me. That unnerves me completely.

"Sorry for not getting here sooner." I shoot back sarcastically.

He frowns slightly, but dismisses my comment. "Have a seat. Would you like something to drink?"

I shift forms in front of him. He notices this, "Very impressive. You can do that at will now?"

I nod.

"What else can you do at will?" I know he's setting this up, to see me at work. I don't care, I'll show him.

I glance to my right, then left, noting the two Reds that escorted me in. After moves to swift to follow, they are no longer standing next to me. I watch as Kani blinks a few times.

"Amazing. It's like you didn't even move." And before he finishes his sentence, I am right next to him. He flinches slightly, startled, but resumes his toughness. "And you took down a whole series this way." He rattles off, remembering the video.

My eyes narrow as I realize what he's talking about, "X6." He nods. "Lydecker was unable to recreate what had been done to me. What makes you think you can?"

He stands shaking his head, "Oh, no." He chuckles, "What makes you think I want to create more like you?" He turns serious, "I just want the original. You are one of a kind, Max. It would be wrong to try and duplicate you. You are a whole army in one person."

"That makes me feel so much better." More sarcasticness spills from my mouth.

"You're all my boys could talk about. Even Zeke respects you. No. It's more than that. He is in awe of you." Kani returns to his chair, "Tell me. What did you tell him, that got him all shook up?"

I lean over, bringing my face next to his, "It wasn't my words, but my actions." Before Kani could grab me to kiss me and throw me off again, I was already by the doorway. His face spoke of confusion as he grabbed air. He turned, facing me, as I spoke, "That won't work on me."

He chuckles again, folding his hands in his lap, "Tell me, Max. Do you always play with your victims? Or is there another reason that I'm not dead yet?"

I glare at him. Did he just imply that I actually liked his touching me in that way? That assumption of his made me furious. "I'm pondering what the Red Series will be like leaderless."

"Better yet," He changes the course of this conversation wickedly, "how bout trying to get out of a room filled with the Red Series?"

Before he can reach the button to call them into here, I am near him again. I grab him by the collar, hoisting him above the ground. He gasps for air. I smile wickedly and press the intercom button. Keeping my grip tight on Kani, I turn to speak for all to hear, "Listen up, boys." I can just imagine everyone in the building freezing from the sound of my harsh voice. "I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I'm shutting this project down. A heartfelt sorry goes out to all who looked forward to working in this operation." And over the intercom, I let the sound of Kani's neck snapping play through the speakers. I then hear the screams and shouts from those who were under Kani's orders. I continue speaking over the intercom, "I'm leaving now. Feel free to try and seek revenge." I turn the intercom off and leave the office.


Zack and Logan catch up to me as I walk out of the building.

"Max?" Zack runs up to me.

I stop and look to him, smiling, "It's ok. I just had to take care of business." I catch the glare Logan shot my way upon reaching me.

"Are you sure?" He asks.

Zack takes my hand. He trusts in what I said, "Let's get out of here."




We wind up at Logans and watch as he creates then broadcasts to the world:
"Do not attempt to adjust your set. This is a Streaming Freedom Video bulletin. The cable hack will last exactly sixty seconds. It cannot be traced, it cannot be stopped, and it is the only free voice left in this city...

Recently, two major genetic projects were shut down, once and for all. Two projects that started out good, but soon became corrupted. Project Manticore, who used DNA by means of enhancing a human, and Project Red, who used a neuro-transmitter to enhance a human.

A thanks goes out to Max, a victim in both projects. She overcame their corruption and defeated them. Good triumphs again.

This is to the X5s....Congratulations.....!

This has been a Streaming Freedom Video bulletin via the Eyes Only Informant Net... Peace. Out."

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The End