Juggernaut walked down the street. Sirens filled the air. A half dozen police cars drove up surrounding the Juggernaut. "Freeze or we will open fire!" Juggernaut smirked as he picked up a car and tossed it high into the air. "Fire!" Gunshots filled the air. Bullets bounced harmlessly off the Juggernaut. Fear filled the police as the Juggernaut continued his rampage.
Washington - Congressional Meeting
"It is clear that these mutants are a threat to society! Look at the destruction they caused!" shouted Senator Ellis. He pointed at a monitor that showed the Sentinel fight. "Look at the evidence right in front of us!"
The doors to the meeting opened up. Professor Xavier and Hank McCoy entered the room. Many looked at Hank and backed away in fear. Cameras flashed making Hank wince a bit at the bright lights. "Who are you?" demanded Senator Ellis.
Professor Xavier rolled up to the podium. "I am Professor Charles Xavier. This is my colleague and friend, Hank McCoy. We are mutants."
Xavier Institute
Kushina leaned against the wall watching the television. Professor Xavier and Hank had finally arrived at the congress meeting. All the students including Ororo and Logan were watching the television as well.
She glanced around to find Naruto and Jean missing. A smile appeared on her face, as she would leave Naruto in Jean's hands. Jean could handle her son.
Danger Room
"Ah!" Naruto gritted his teeth as he focused. He had a perfect Rasengan in his right hand. His left hand hovered over the Rasengan as he channeled his wind natured chakra into the spinning ball of chakra. A whistling sound filled the air. The Rasengan gained four blades of wind that began to swirl around it. "Activate steel wall."
A six-inch thick steel wall rose out of the ground. Naruto spread his feet apart. He took a step forward then ran at the wall. "Futon Rasengan (Wind Rasengan)!" He thrust the Rasengan into the steel wall. An explosion filled the Danger Room. A grin appeared on Naruto's face as the steel wall had been destroyed.
Naruto fell to his knees panting heavily. He had done it. An elemental Rasengan. It is way more powerful then the regular Rasengan. A pair of arms wrapped around his neck. He was pulled back into a warm embrace. "That is enough for today," whispered Jean. Jean kneeled behind him resting her head against his.
"I can't stop now." Naruto clenched his fists. "I have to become stronger."
"Power alone will not change the world," said Jean.
"I know." Naruto stared at the floor. "It is all I have. Professor Xavier and you are good with words. I have tried my best to learn how to negotiate and learn to talk to others. That is something reserved for others. So I have to be the person who relies on his power and show others through my actions, not words, that mutants and non-mutants can live in peace."
He began to stand up. Jean stood up with Naruto. She surprised him by pulling him into a kiss. "You are better with your words then you think."
Naruto grinned. "I'll be back upstairs shortly. I want to train for a bit more." She gave a nod. The two kissed lightly before Jean took her leave. He waited until she left before reaching into his pouch. In his hands, he held a three-pronged kunai with a seal paper wrapped around the handle. A determined look appeared in his eyes as he stared at the kunai.
Washington
"The Sentinel attacked us. We merely defended ourselves," said Hank.
Senator Ellis narrowed his eyes. "How do we know that you didn't build the Sentinel? I have reports from police that every attempt to enter the Xavier Institute has failed due to highly advanced technology that is cloaking the school. For all we know you built the Sentinel and lost control of it."
Professor Xavier calmly spoke. "At the Xavier Institute-"
"What is that?" Senator Ellis leaned closer to his aide. A smirk appeared on his face. "Pull it up on the screen." The assembly turned towards the monitor. A live feed appeared. It showed the Juggernaut attacking a dam. Juggernaut tossed a tank through the air. "Mutants are not a danger to us? That mutant sure is a danger to the 63,000 people in that town below!" accused Senator Ellis.
Hank and Professor Xavier had hard looks.
Xavier Institute
Kurt groaned. "Great, now we'll never be able to leave the mansion."
"Yeah, like Juggernaut is completing ruining this for us," said Kitty.
Rogue folded her arms across her chest. "There is no way anyone is going to stop the Juggernaut with the professor in Washington."
"We'll stop the Juggernaut." Naruto entered the living room. He wore a brand new set of clothes. A long sleeveless black coat with orange flames at the bottom, a long-sleeve dark orange shirt, bandages wrapped around his hands, black pants that were wrapped at the shins and black ninja sandals. He wore a hi-ate with the x-men symbol upon it.
Kushina's eyes widened. An image of Minato appeared behind Naruto.
Logan grunted. "If you go out there then you'll be attacked like the Juggernaut. It won't matter to anyone that you are trying to help."
"The professor told us to stay here," said Scott. "Right now we can't leave or it might make matters worse."
Naruto stood calmly. "I didn't spend all this time training to stand on the sidelines when trouble goes down. Juggernaut is endangering many lives with his pointless destruction. We have the power to stop that. I don't care if everyone else sees us as freaks or monsters. I know who I am. I am Naruto Namikaze. I am an x-man. And I am going out there to do what I can to help."
Jean stood up with determined eyes. "I'm coming too."
Kurt smirked. "Count me in too."
"I'll get the jet prepped," Kushina smirked.
"When did you become good at giving speeches?" smirked Rogue.
Scott smiled. "X-men stick together. Guess I am coming as well."
"I've never been one to turn down on fight," Logan smirked.
"How are we going to stop the Juggernaut?" said Kitty.
"Well, there is one other person I want to bring along," grinned Naruto.
Break
Juggernaut jumped up landing on top of the dam. He raised his fists and slammed them down upon the dam. The dam cracked and fell apart leaving a wide hole. Water came gushing out from the other side. A smirk appeared on Juggernaut's face as he prepared to cause more damage. That is until a red optic beam slammed into his chest knocking him backwards on his ass.
Naruto and Wolverine jumped out of the X-copter. "Jean and Iceman, focus on repairing the dam. Nightcrawler and Shadowcat when you get an opportunity go for the helmet. Cyclops give long-range support and take shots when you get them. Rogue you stay put until we get that helmet off."
"Copy!" reported everyone.
Juggernaut glared at Wolverine and Naruto. "This time my brother isn't here to safe you. I'll show you the true power of the Juggernaut."
"Bring it on bub," Wolverine charged forward. Juggernaut swung his fist but Wolverine rolled under it getting behind the Juggernaut. Naruto ran forward. "Rasengan!" He slammed a Rasengan into Juggernaut's chest. Juggernaut didn't budge an inch and backhanded Naruto away. Wolverine jumped on Juggernaut's back, but Juggernaut grabbed Wolverine and slammed him down to the dam. Nightcrawler teleported onto Juggernaut's shoulder and quickly unlocked a latch before teleporting to safety. Juggernaut raised his foot ready to crush Wolverine when another optic blast struck Juggernaut in the chest. Cyclops stood on the other side of the dam with a perfect view of the battle. Naruto reengaged Juggernaut.
Jean flew down in front of the dam where it had been damaged. She used her telekinetic powers to catch the water then push it back to the other side. Iceman ran over to the opening of the crack. He raised his hands and fired a powerful beam of ice that froze the water. The water froze solid in a very thick layer of ice. "Dam has been repaired," Jean reported.
Nightcrawler and Shadowcat teleported onto Juggernaut's back. The two managed to get two more latches before Juggernaut grabbed them and tossed them into Wolverine.
Juggernaut yelled. "Nothing can stop the Juggernaut! I am raw power!"
Naruto tossed a kunai with a flash tag. The kunai flew at Juggernaut getting three inches from his chest when Naruto activated the seal. A bright flash blinded the Juggernaut. Naruto ran forward at high speeds channeling chakra to his legs. He jumped onto the Juggernaut's chest sticking to it by channeling chakra to his feet. Quickly he unlocked the last latch. Juggernaut grabbed Naruto. "Cyclops do it! Nightcrawler get Rogue!" ordered Naruto before being slammed into the ground. Pain filled Naruto.
Cyclops fired a powerful beam that struck Juggernaut in the helmet. Juggernaut's helmet was blasted off and fell down into the water below. Jean used her powers to knock Juggernaut away from Naruto. Nightcrawler and Rogue teleported behind the Juggernaut. Rogue leapt onto the Juggernaut's back grabbing his face with bare hands. "Ah!" Juggernaut screamed in pain as he felt his powers and life force being drained. The giant mutant stumbled trying to get Rogue off him. Rogue took a good amount before she fell off.
"Ugh," Rogue rubbed her head. Juggernaut growled as he raised his fist. Rogue raised her hand blocking it. He came with another punch, but she knocked it away and picked up the Juggernaut with ease. "Get out of here!" Rogue tossed him high into the air. Iceman fired a powerful chilling beam that struck the Juggernaut freezing him in a block of ice. The frozen Juggernaut fell into the river below.
Naruto grinned. "Mission accomplished."
Washington
Senator Ellis spluttered. "What just happened? What did they do?"
Professor Xavier smiled proudly. "What they were trained to do. All of the students at the Xavier Institute are trained to use their powers in order to help society. As you witnessed, I believe they did just that." Senator Ellis sat down not saying anything more.
Xavier Institute
"I would like to officially clear the x-men of all charges. The true culprit behind the Sentinel attacks is in custody-" The students and professors listened as the President urged the people of America not to point fingers and discriminate against mutants. The President stated that more needed to be learned about mutants.
Professor Xavier turned down the television. "I am proud of you all. Even though the world is against you, you were the better men and women by going out there despite the hatred and fear. Difficult times are ahead. The secret is out. I wish I could say that everything will be ok, but it won't. Many of you will face difficult decisions ahead as you face adversity and discrimination. I hope you all will never forget who you are. Do not let the opinions and actions of others turn you down a path that you will regret."
