New Guardians of the Galaxy: the Prequel

by AVP5

A year has passed since Logan's death and since the mutant children escaped into Canada. However, a new threat has arrived that threatens the world and perhaps the galaxy. Laura must now team with a group of strangers to help fight against this new threat and what they want with her friend, the daughter of Jean Grey. Check out the story to find out more info about the story.

10. Chapter 10

Welcome back to the new chapter and getting closer to the end before we get to Endgame. Ten more days, but I will get it done. I guarantee it. So, I am going to rush it.

Also, expect them to be long since I want to make sure they will be long. So, I will be able to get to the end soon. At least I hope so. But we'll see.

Anyways, last time we saw our team pretty much got their asses kicked. They tried to stop our bad guys, but they lost. Jason, Laura, and Rachel have been kidnapped. While the others have been left behind.

Also, for those wondering about Aya, she came to the Marvel universe after her ship arrived damaged. With no memory of what happened and was found by Jason. So, after he fixed her she stayed with him

Just so you all know. If you have any questions let me know. So, I can explain this more for those who are confused. And tune in today to find out what will happen.

Also thank you to those who reviewed my last chapter. I appreciate it guys. I don't own anything from Marvel. It is own by Disney, except for my OCs.

I own them. Now, let the chapter and enjoy!

Chapter X

Saskatchewan, Canada

The sun soon began to rise as morning came. However, all was not well as Kara stood in the middle of the field near what was once John and Mallory…Raven's home. Her arms crossed over her chest as she looked out to the sky. Looking completely dazed and with a large bruise on her face from where she got punched.

After getting knocked out Kara woke up to Arthur calling out to her. She immediately asked where Jason was, but soon regretted those words when she remembered what happened. Arthur tried comforting her, but Kara didn't want any comfort. She took off to try finding the ship, but despite her best attempts she couldn't find him.

Aya returned with the ship, but her body suffered some damages after her fight with the Sentinels. So, she went back to the ship. She arrived to the home and was told what happened. Without the others knowing she send the information to Gamora to let her know what happened so she can come to help them.

It didn't take long for Gamora to arrive since she was already on her way to Earth. Once she arrived she began speaking with Arthur in the living room of what was once the house. After Raven recovered she explained everything. Letting Gamora and her friends who came with her know about who took her son and the girls.

"Nathaniel Essex, was once human. He wasn't born a mutant, but rather transformed into…some sort of mutant," Raven began explaining what she knows about Essex from what she gathered during her time underground. "He became fascinated with evolution and how he believed mankind would be dominated over the mutant species. Believing mutants were the next step in evolution for humans because of their superior genetics and power."

"So he's a crazy scientist guy that made himself a mutant?" Rocket asked as he is seen working on a weapon.

Raven shook her head in response. "I don't know. From what I heard he had help from a mutant who genetically transformed him into a mutant. Another I heard is he became so obsessed with the mutant superiority that he mutated himself through some experiments. In any case it doesn't matter since whatever happened to him made him extremely powerful."

Arthur looks up from the sofa he's sitting on and nods in response. "She's right. We hit him with all we had and he tossed us around like we were nothing. Even Kara couldn't take him down. And she hit him with all she had."

Gamora looks towards the direction where Kara is at and sighed before turning back to the others. "I don't care how powerful he is. He isn't the first super powered being we have gone up against."

Nebula nods in response with her sister. "Everyone has a weakness and I'm sure even someone as powerful as him has his own weakness. We just need to find it."

"I am Groot," said the older Groot while the younger one stood nearby. "I'm Groot? I am Groot?"

"Groot is right," said Drax understanding what Groot said. "We will beat him, but we should also try figuring out what he's up to. And why he took the girls?"

Gamora knew this is true. Aya did inform her that Essex were after one of the girls, but they didn't know why. But right now they'll need to worry about that later. They need to fist find Essex and save the kids before he goes through what he is up to.

"We'll worry about that later. For right now we need to find out where his hideout is at," said Gamora knowing that's what they need to do first.

"I doubt it's at the company he works at," said Rocket knowing the guy is not that stupid enough to hide out somewhere public. "But since he's a mad scientist then he must have a secret lab."

"But we don't know where it is," said Mantis knowing that since Jason's tracker isn't working they can't find him. "How will we find them?"

Raven sighed as she got up from her seat. "Victor," she replied mentioning Sabretooth who they still have trapped in the basement. "He'll know. We just need to get the information out of him."

"I'll get it out," said Nebula as she took out her weapon as it begins to charge.

"No," said Gamora as she turns to Raven. "You will go talk to him. You know him so you know what to do. You mentioned earlier how our prisoner has a child. We can use that to our advantage. And just in case Nebula will join you."

"So, what are we going to do until then?" Arthur asked wondering if there's anything he can do to help.

Gamora turns to Drax and Mantis. "I want you to contact Stark. He owes us a favor so we'll need his help. Rocket, you and both Groots work on a powerful weapon that can kill Essex. Raven, I also need to…"

Raven cuts her off though. "Hold on. I need to first call for a little bit of backup to help us break into Essex's lab," she then lets out a small sigh. "Assuming he'll still help us. But once I finish I'll go speak with Victor"

Gamora nods understanding what Raven will do before turning to the last person she needs to talk to. "And Arthur…" Arthur stood ready waiting to see what he is going to do. "You're going home. I've already called your mother. I'll have Aya fly you home."

Arthur looks on shocked by the response as Gamora begins walking away. Arthur though began following her to talk to her.

"Ms. Gamora, wait! Why are you sending me home? I need to stay and help save Jason," said Arthur as he pleads to stay.

"You've got a good heart, Arthur and I am happy that Jason has such a good friend like you to help him. But we can handle things from here," said Gamora as she stops walking and turns to Arthur. "I also know you're not a big fan of fighting. So, I can't force you to stay and fight. And possibly help us kill anyone who tries killing you."

Gamora begins walking away again as Arthur stood where he was a bit stun by the response. It's true he doesn't like fighting and prefers reserving physical violence as a last resort. But it doesn't mean he won't fight to save his best friend. But to kill someone else…he wasn't so sure.

Nonetheless he snapped out of it and follows Gamora again. "Wait! Look your right. I don't like fighting and I wouldn't want to take a life. But it doesn't mean I should just go away while you all fight," said Arthur as he got Gamora to stop walking away from him as she turns to face him. "Ms. Gamora, I can't sit by doing nothing while my best friend is in danger. I can fight and I will do whatever it takes to save him."

Gamora could see Arthur is serious about what he is saying and knew he has good intentions for wanting to do this. She knew he was beating himself up for what happened. Taking the blame for his fiend getting kidnapped and how easily they got beaten. Still, she knew despite his best intentions she isn't sure he would go far enough to save Jason.

"Prove it," said Gamora as she walks up to Arthur. "Call for it."

Arthur looks confused with what Gamora said as he replied. "I'm sorry?"

"You heard me. Call for it," said Gamora as she moves her left hand up. "Call for your sword. The one your father left for you. The one he told you if anything happens or if you need it to protect those you love then to use it. And the same sword you swore never to use because you didn't want to be like your bastard father."

Arthur looks away not really wanting to admit what Gamora said was somewhat true. On one hand he never called his father a bastard. On the other hand he did swear he would never use the sword because he didn't want to end up abandoning his mother like his father did to her. He wanted to protect people as a human and not as an Asgardian who walks out on those he loves.

"Do it," Gamora replied with a stern tone. "You said you're willing to do whatever it takes to save Jason, then prove it. Call for your weapon, accept its power, accept the power within you, and use it to help us save Jason."

Arthur looks back at Gamora and then looks at the direction her hand is pointing at. Arthur looks down at his right hand and slowly begins lifting it. Unsure with all he has said before that his weapon will even come to him. He continues moving his arm up slowly and slowly, but as he got nearly halfway up…he stopped.

He begins lowering his arm and lowers his head. Gamora got her answer. She didn't like it, but she understood why Arthur couldn't do it. She placed both her hands on his shoulder and tries cheering him up.

"I know you hate your father for abandoning your mother. I know the last thing you want to be is like him. That you're afraid if you try taking the weapon you will end up hurting your mother and leave her. But you wrong," said Gamora in a gentle motherly tone. "Your mother knows your father didn't leave the sword so you can be like him. He left it so you can protect those you love. He doesn't want you to be like him. He wants you to be better than him and your mother knows this too."

Arthur begins looking up as he felt some tears flowing down his eyes. Gamora wipes the tears away with her hands and smiles at him.

"You are better than your father. You don't have to be scared of who you are and you don't have to be scared accept the power within you. But I'm also not going to force you to fight if you are not ready. Jason will understand and he'll be happy that you are all okay," Gamora looks up to see Jason's ship landing nearby as the landing platform opened. "It's okay, Arthur. When this is over we'll contact you."

She then reveals the container that has the cocoon inside. Arthur took it and looks up at Gamora who gives him a small pat on the head before she walks off to speak with Kara. Once she is gone Arthur looks back at the ship and then at the cocoon and sighed. He begins heading to the ship all while thinking deeply of what Gamora told him.

Meanwhile

In the basement, Victor was already awake when Raven and Nebula came to speak with him. John was downstairs keeping an eye on their prisoner to make sure he didn't try anything. Luckily throughout the whole night it didn't seem like he tried to escape. In fact, he didn't even speak to anyone since he heard what happened outside.

Once the women came down, John was told to leave to go find the kids. Let them know what happened and keep them safe. John said his goodbyes to Raven before taking off. Raven spoke to Victor and told him everything that happened.

Victor didn't seem surprised by everything that he was told. He knew the moment Essex showed up things would end badly for these kids. Although, he was surprised to hear that he took two of the kids with him. That was something he didn't expect.

He was even more surprised to find out the girl who had the claws, she was the child of Logan. This explains why she has his powers and his intensity. This would explain why she was taken since during the escape from the lab in Mexico they lost all the blood sample of Logan. So, they needed more, especially how much they wasted on making those clones of himself.

"I assume you came to see me because you want to find out where they were taken?" Victor asked figuring that must be why they are here to see him.

Raven nods in response. "I know you don't care what happens to the boy or the girls. But I know you do care about your daughter," she sees Victor's response showing she knows about his family. "I spoke to your wife when we looked through your pocket. I told her nothing of what you were doing since I figured you are not here by choice."

Victor growls softly as he pulls on the vine, but was unable to budge. Nebula though kept her guard up in case he tried something.

Raven though didn't seem concerned, especially since she knows Victor well-enough to know how not to trigger him.

"I don't get you, Victor. I heard once Erik retired that you went into hiding. You have a family who love you and are worried about you. So, why are you working for Essex? Why are you helping him?"

Victor didn't say anything at first, but knew if he doesn't say anything she'll try getting the information out of his family.

"I used to be an animal. I didn't care what I did and how many people I killed because I enjoyed tearing them apart. When I worked with Erik I got the opportunity to kill as many humans as possible without being held back, until…" Victor looks up at Raven. "Until he retired and I was left on my own. Over time my lust for blood began to die down and I no longer cared for the kill."

Victor began scoffing softly. "I grew soft, like Jimmy. I no longer wanted to kill, but I didn't know what to do with my life since it was my purpose. Until I met my wife. She knew who I was and yet didn't care because she wasn't afraid of me."

Victor remembers meeting his wife and how she helped him control the animal in him. To make him less aggressive, to be patient, kind, and be a good man. Soon, they had a child and Victor found his new purpose. To raise his baby girl and keep her safe from any harm.

Raven listened to his story and was surprised that Victor could find someone who knew of all the bad things he did. Yet he did, but she knew people like them they never can find peace. Not with all the things they have done.

"How did Essex get you to work for him?" Raven asked.

Victor sighed as he looks up at the hole in the basement. "I was with Clara at the park. I wanted her to play with the other kids when this woman approached me. She told me she knows who I am and offered me a job. I wasn't interested, but she threatened to reveal my location to the authorities."

Victor knew he was wanted for the murders he committed and he was worried what they would do to his family. So, he took the offer, which he was told was just to be an enforcer. At first, it seemed like everything was going well. Until he found out about the experiments on mutant children, their involvement in spreading that disease that prevents mutants from making kids, and the death of his brother, Logan.

"I wanted to quit, but they threatened my family if I tried to escape. The only way out of this deal is if I'm dead…" Victor begins chuckling softly. "And as you can see I'm not. So, they're probably on their way to harm my family as we speak."

"No, they won't," said Nebula as she spoke up. "After Raven spoke to your wife she also contacted S.H.I.E.L.D to send some agents to keep them safe. Provided we give them to you since you are wanted."

Victor turns Raven and looks a little surprised. "You told them about me?"

"We're spread too thin, Victor. At least this way they'll keep them alive until we stop Essex," said Raven knowing its better they are alive than risk them being harmed. "Now, where are they?"

Victor sighed once again and shook his head. "You can't keep them, Raven. Even with your little friends you stand no chance. Trust me, Essex isn't the only one you have to deal with. They have an army."

"An army?" Nebula asked as she shrugs her shoulders. "Doesn't sound so bad. We took down countless armies in the past. This won't be nothing for us."

Victor begins chuckling at Nebula's response. "I like her. Too bad it isn't just the army you have to deal with. There's someone else pulling the strings. I don't know who it is, but he's strong. Very strong."

"Victor, let's be honest. It doesn't matter how powerful or how dangerous the guy is. I made Jean a promise if anything happens to her I would keep her daughter safe. We both know what's inside of her and if they try using that power to control her…" Raven stops as she approaches Victor. "Then they will hurt everyone, including your daughter. So, please. Tell us where they are and what their planning."

Victor stares at Raven knowing she is right. Yes, he wanted to tell her to go fuck herself, but he knew what Essex is planning. If they go through with their plan then he will lose his wife and daughter. He couldn't let that happen.

"You got a pen and paper?"

Nebula walks over and reveals a tablet as she prepares to write on it. Victor knew it will do as he begins telling them everything they need to know.

Unknown Location

Laura begins waking up as she looks around to find herself inside a cage. A dark cage with only one light in the middle. She tries to remember what happened while sitting up. The moment she sat up she feels something around her neck. She tries pulling it off, but it wouldn't budge.

She tries using her claws, but find they aren't working either. This left her confused until she realized this collar must be the ones that help restrain a mutant's powers. This means she can't use her claws to cut the damn thing off. But this also means her healing factor is cut off so if she gets shot she's as good as dead.

So she begins trying her best to get it off, until she hears a voice. "It' no use, Laura," she looks over to where the voice came from. "I already tried removing it while you slept. Damn thing is locked on tight."

"Jason?" Laura recognized the voice as she goes over to Jason and finds his hand. "Que paso? Where are we?"

"What happened? We got our asses kicked by mister tall, pale, and creepy," said Jason as he held Laura's hand and moves her next to him. "Where are we? We're in a cage. I woke up while we were in mid-air, but I made it seem I was still out of it. Just so I can listen in to everything that was being said and where we are at."

Jason sighed as he explains more of what else he found out. They are somewhere really cold, inside a large facility, there are a lot of armed men, and the one who captured them ordered his goons to take them to this cage. He then got to the part about Rachel when Laura asked where she is at. Jason tells her that Rachel was taken to another cell in another part of the facility.

Whatever they want from her must have been important.

"We need to get out," said Laura as he got up from the floor and goes to the cell door to try opening it. "We have to save her."

"And we will," said Jason as he got up and walks over to Laura placing his hands on her. "We will save her, but first you need to tell me what they want with her."

Laura didn't say anything since she wasn't sure if she should tell Jason the truth. Jason knows she is keeping something from them. Honestly he understands why she would want to keep these sort of secrets, but right now is not the time to hold anything back. Not with whatever these guys are up to.

"Laura, you can trust me. I promise we will save Rachel, but you need to tell me why they want her? What is it about her that makes her so important that they went through this length to capture her? He kneels down in front of her and smiles even though he knows she can't see his smile that well. "You can tell me. Please."

Laura looks down and closed her eyes before she replies. "There is something inside of her…something powerful."

"Something inside of her? Like what?" Jason asked as the lights in the room suddenly turned on blinding the two kids.

"Power, my dear child," Jason and Laura look over to see the same figure who attacked them last night. "The next step in the evolution. A perfect genetic being."

Jason clears his throat before responding. "I take it judging from the way you're dressed and how your little subjects are behind you…" Jason pointed to Psylocke and Lady Deathstrike behind the figure. "That you are the guy in charge around here? If you are then why don't we skip to the part to why you want Rachel and what you are planning to do to us? I know you bad guys like to monologue a lot, but I've heard enough monologue to last me a lifetime. So, can we move on?"

The figure stops in front of the cell and begins smiling showing his fang teeth. "You presume too much. I am not a bad guy. I am a visionary. I am someone who has studied Mutant kind for decades."

"Wow…you're really old then," said Jason as he noticed Lady Deathstrike going to attack him, but the figure stops her just as Laura moved to defend Jason.

"Old? Yes, I am," said the figure as he keeps Lady Deathstrike back. "I am where I am now thanks to my experiments on Mutants and learning about them. How they are the next step in evolution. And humanity…is the lesser species."

"Is that so? Then why did you help keep mutants from having more kids…Essex?" Jason asked figuring out who this guy is. "Your Nathaniel Essex right? I figured it must have been you since you're the one who send your friends after us."

The figure now revealed who he is begins chuckling softly. "To the humans I am Nathaniel Essex, but you may call me…Mister Sinister."

Jason scoffed a little at the mention of the name. "Mister Sinister? Really? That's the best you've got? That's the dumbest name I've ever heard."

Mister Sinister didn't seem bothered by the boy's response, especially since he used his own powers on him. "Oh I'm sure you heard worse names…Star-Lord," said Mister Sinister causing Jason to look a little surprised. "I have many different abilities. One of them is telepathy. It may not be as strong as the child's psychic powers, but it can come in handy for little children like you."

Laura had enough and grabs Essex by the waist to pull him in to punch him. "Where is Rachel?! Give her back!"

Jason grabs Laura and tries to pull her away. One of the guards approached the cell and used a stun staff on Laura causing her to scream. Jason pulls her away from the cell door while pushing the guard away. Jason sets Laura down and sees where she got stunned..

"That was uncalled for!" Jason replied as he checks on Laura.

"Then control your friend," said Mister Sinister as he fixed his clothing. "As for the girl, she is safe. We have no intention of harming her. We actually plan to help her. Help her tap into the great power within her."

Jason turns to Sinister and got a little concerned by what he said. "And what is this great power within her? What is in her?"

Mister Sinister approached the cell and moves his hand up to show a footage. A very old footage of an older woman with long red hair and bright aura coming from around her.

"Long ago, the child's mother became infused with a powerful cosmic entity known as the Phoenix. It is an immortal and immutable manifestation of the universal force of life and passion," Mister Sinister began explaining everything while showing more footage of what Rachel's mother did with this power. "It is the nexus of all psionic energy which does, has, and ever will exist in all realities of the multiverse, the guardian of Creation, and the most feared being in all of existence."

"That powerful huh?" Jason asked surprised by what Sinister is telling him, until he remembered something his mother told him. "Wait a minute. I think I heard of this thing before. This Phoenix has the power to wipe out all life in the universe. It can also bond with other beings, but only those with powerful psychic minds."

"Exactly," said Mister Sinister as he shows another footage of the Phoenix wiping out an army of soldiers and turning them to dust. "The child's mother sadly though lost her life and we assumed the power of the Phoenix had left to find a new host."

Jason soon realized what this thing they have been talking about is inside of Rachel. "It's inside Rachel. The Phoenix is inside of her and now you want to try using it to take over the world."

Mister Sinister once more chuckled at the boy. "You still presume I am some sort of villain? I am not. I have no intention of ruling this world or enslaving mankind. But don't worry, you both will find out what will happen soon."

Mister Sinister then turns to Lady Deathstrike. "As soon as we finish have the guards bring the boy to the lab. I want to begin experimenting on him as soon as possible."

"And the girl?" Lady Deathstrike asked.

"Once we are finish draw as much blood from her as possible and then keep her locked up. At least until I can put something together to make her more…" Mister Sinister turns to Laura as she began sitting back up. "Obedient."

They soon begin leaving the room leaving Jason and Laura in their cells alone as the lights go out again except for the one light in their cell room.

Jason turns to Laura and sits down against the cell door. "You all right?"

Laura nods as she got up and kicks the door while pressing her head against the cell. "I should have gotten her out. I should have gotten her away while we had the chance."

Jason looks up at Laura and then looks back down as he moves his hands along his jacket. "You like her a lot huh?"

Laura nods as she closed her eyes. "Before I met her I was treated like a weapon. The people who made us wanted us to be emotionless weapons and follow orders. Even after escaping from them it was still hard to feel like a normal kid. And not all of us are good at talking about this with each other."

She then begins smiling a little. "Rachel though was different. She wasn't made in a lab, she had a family, and was special. She understood us, helped us feel better, and be happy about being who we are. She made us feel happy and we wanted to do the same thing for her, especially what she went through. Losing her family and being hunted down for her powers."

Jason smiled at Laura figuring why she wanted to protect Rachel. "You love her, don't you? You're willing to go far to protect her even if you put your own body on the line. You want to comfort her and make sure she won't be sad."

Laura looks up at Jason and nods not denying her love for Rachel. "You would do the same thing for that blond girl too."

Jason chuckled softly. "Her name is Kara and yes I would do the same thing. Just like I know she'll come to help us escape. But until then we need to save your friend."

"But how?" Laura asked as she rubs the collar. "My powers are restrained and they took your weapons."

"Then I will have to have my weapon come to us," said Jason as he pulls out what appears to be keys. "I took this off the guard earlier."

Laura is surprised to see Jason has the keys as she feels him using the key to get the collar off her neck. Jason then does the same for himself and takes both collars.

"Are you going to use them to get us out?" Laura asked as she has her claws out. "Or shall I cut us out?"

Jason shook his head in response. "I have what we need to escape," he shows a bracelet around his right wrist. "I just need the collars to fix my MP3. Bastards broke it when I was dragged in here."

"For music? But why?" Laura asked confused why Jason is doing this.

Jason turns to Laura and begins smiling. "Laura, like my dad used to tell me. If you're going to go in to kick the ass of a bunch of bad guys then you need to do it…" he begins taking the collars apart. "With a little bit of style."

Saskatchewan, Canada

Kara stood where she is at as she feels the sun's rays hitting her body. Her body slowly began recovering after what happened last night. But unfortunately no amount of sunlight will help her heal from losing someone else she loved. Only this time she couldn't blame Brainiac or the people who took Jason…it was her.

What a fool she was for believing that she was unstoppable. She really believed she could beat anyone with the powers she gained from the sun and couldn't lose any fight. The others though warned her. Warned her to be careful, not to get overconfident, and to play it smart otherwise she'll get hurt.

Boy were they right. She should have listened to them when she had the chance. If she did maybe she could have saved Jason. And maybe she wouldn't be beating herself up for failing to protect someone she loves.

When Gamora and the others arrived she stayed out of their way since was worried she would get yelled at. That she would be blamed for what happened, but honestly she would deserve it. It was her fault she lost Jason. She deserves to be punish and she understands that when they save Jason that Gamora never wants her around her son again.

Kara hears some footsteps behind her and turns around to see Gamora walking towards her. Kara took a deep breath and braced herself for the beating. But before that happens she needed to get something off her chest.

"Gamora, before you kill me, please let me say something. I'm sorry," Kara apologized to Gamora. "I'm sorry for letting my overconfidence, my pride, and arrogance get in the way. I know Jason, the others, and even you warned me about it. You all told me I needed to control myself otherwise something bad will happen and it happened."

She felt tears forming in her eyes as she tries wiping them away. "I just felt so weak and helpless when I saw my home being destroyed by Brainiac. I was unable to save my home, my friends, and my mother. I just wish if I had these powers I could have saved everyone. That if I had them I would never be afraid of being weak and helpless again."

Gamora didn't say anything and just listened to what Kara is telling her. Waiting for her to finish so she can speak up.

"But I was wrong," Kara continued. "I let my powers get to my head and because of me they took Jason. I know you probably came to kick my ass or tell me to leave. To never come back and never come near Jason again. I understand though…" Kara again tries wiping away her tears some more. "I deserve to be kicked out. I don't deserve to be here. I don't deserve to be with Jason. I screwed up and I deserve to be…"

However, Gamora cut her off and slaps her across the face. But wasn't a hard slap, but it was enough to snap Kara out of it. Once she stops she turns to Gamora shocked. Gamora didn't say anything at first and instead wraps her arms around her for a hug.

This left Kara more confused on why Gamora is doing this. "I-I don't understand. Aren't you angry with me? Don't you hate me?"

Gamora shook her head as she kept hugging the poor girl. "I was never mad at you, Kara. I know what happened wasn't your fault," Gamora began explaining. "I know you all wanted to help these kids, keep them safe, and protect them from these people who wanted to hurt them. But I don't blame you, Arthur, or Jason for what happened. So, please don't blame yourself for what happened."

Kara was shocked that Gamora not only isn't mad at her, but is now trying to comfort her. "B-but it was my fault," said Kara who still felt responsible for what happened. "If I had listened to you all in the first place then Jason wouldn't have been taken. If I hadn't abused my power and let myself get so overconfident then Jason would still be here."

Gamora breaks the hug and shook her head in response. "You're not the first one I know who let power change you. Jason's father was like that years ago and believe me how he acted was worse than you," well only slightly.

"R-really?" Kara asked as she wipes her tears away surprised to hear Jason's father acted like she did.

Gamora nods in response. "Really. But the good thing is you learned from your mistake and now you can use this chance to overcome this. Use this chance to learn to use your powers more properly. And protect those you love."

Kara was completely surprised by what Gamora is doing. She's not only comforting her, but she's also trying to help her feel better. Something Jason would always do when she feels bad about something. She couldn't help but smile a little to Gamora."

"Thank you…I'm still sorry for my stubbornness," said Kara as she still felt bad for what happened.

Gamora shook her head. "It's okay. You can make it up by doing two things for me. The first is we're planning to rescue Jason, but I want to know if you want to come with us. If you wish to join us then you need to be ready. If you are still unsure then that is fine and I'm sure Jason will understand."

Kara gulps a little unsure if she is ready to go out fighting again. Not after last night. She knows Gamora won't force her to fight, but she isn't sure if she should go or not. Afraid she might screw up again and risk the others getting hurt.

"What's the other?" Kara asked wondering what else she wants her to do.

Gamora took out a small black object as she hands it to Kara. The young girl looks down on it and recognized it.

"Go see your mother," said Gamora as she begins taking off to speak with the others.

Kara meanwhile, looks down at the object that appears like some sort of key. With on the top of it an 'S' symbol. She closed her eyes and held the key close knowing what it is. She looks over at Gamora's ship and begins heading towards it.

Unknown Location

Rachel begins to wake up as she finds herself in a large room. She also finds herself strapped to a chair where she couldn't move. She tries using her powers, but found she couldn't use them. Rachel began getting a little nervous as she looks around wondering where Laura, Jason, or the others are at.

"Don't be scared, child," Rachel hears a deep dark voice speaking to her in the shadows. "I will not harm you."

"I'm not afraid for myself," said Rachel knowing her concerns are her friends. "What did you do to my friends? If you hurt them then…"

"They are safe, my child," spoke the hidden figure. "I did not harm them as long as you cooperate with us."

"My mother taught me never to talk with strangers, much less cooperate with those who kidnapped me," said Rachel as she tries using this chance to try getting out.

"Ah yes, I know who your mother is…was," said the figure as the loud sound of mechanical footsteps can be heard echoing around the room. "We met long ago before your birth. We met when her friends tried to stop me from saving our world from humans. The same humans that destroyed our world, have driven our people to near extinction, and want to control everything."

Rachel couldn't see where the figure is, but he is clearly a mutant from what he is saying. He also knew her mother? She knew it couldn't be Magneto since he stopped being a bad guy years ago. So, this didn't leave her with who it could be since her parents didn't tell her much about her past.

"If my mom fought you then she did it because you wanted to hurt innocent people," said Rachel knowing this guy is a bad guy. "I know what you want, but you can forget it. I won't let you control the Phoenix. And I won't let you hurt innocent people."

"Oh my child, you have it all wrong. I don't want to control it…" soon a bright light appeared around Rachel as she sees the figure appearing out of the shadows.

Rachel's eyes widen in shock when she saw what the figure looks like. He appears eight feet tall, pale skin, markings on his face, and wearing a dark blue/silver armor around his body. Tubes can be seen coming from his arms to his back. And on his waist there is a silver symbol.

"I wish to help you unleash the Phoenix and help purify the world," said the figure as he approached the girl.

"W-who are you?" Rachel asked wondering who this guy is.

"I was once En Sabah Nur, but you can call me…" he kneels down in front of her with his eyes glowing red. "Apocalypse."

Unknown Location

Out in San Francisco, there is a park where the people are seen going about their day. Some are out jogging in groups or on their own, some are families spending time together, and nearby there is a group of elderly people playing chess. Some are playing with each other, while others are playing with their grandkids. One of the elderly is an old man with short white hair, blue eyes, wearing sunglasses, and a raincoat around him.

He is seen with his own chess pieces, but appears to be playing alone. Half of the chess pieces are wooden, while the other half are made of metal. He continued to stare at the pieces preparing to move one of the pieces. He then noticed a figure coming towards him and sighed.

until a figure came by and sat down in front of him.

"I got her message. You are wondering if I will help them…" said the elderly man as he stares at one of the metal pieces and without touching it moves it. "I think you have my answer. Let's finish what we started."

That's the end of the chapter and oh boy this is not good. It looks like Apocalypse is here. I mean, if you all saw the preview then you all saw this coming. For those who didn't see it coming…yep he is here and his appearance is a little like the X-Men: the animated series version.

So, yeah expect his powers to be a lot like from the series. Let's be honest this is the Apocalypse we all wanted for the show. So, if Disney do a remake they will bring him in. At least, I hope so.

Anyways, we also saw Gamora comforting Arthur and Kara. Trying to help them overcome their problems so they can make their decision on what they want to do. It also looks like Jason is going to comfort Laura before they escaped. Maybe they'll escape before the others arrive then?

Also, yeah I have Sabretooth have his own family. I didn't mind Sabretooth from X-Men Origins because he showed he still cared for his brother. So, I figured how he must feel to find out he died. And that he has his own kid.

So, I hope everyone likes this bit of humanity in Sabretooth. Anyways, that's the end of the chapter. What will happen when our heroes work together to try saving their friends? And will they end stop whatever Apocalypse is up to?

Tune in next time to find out. Also, thanks guys for the support from the last chapter. If you like how this went then please leave some reviews, but don't leave anything negative please. See you all next time for the next chapter and be safe everyone!