The Mysterious Weapon XIII is mine and everyone else is Marvel property. This is my own version of Sinister. I apologize in advance for continuity errors.
Chapter 11
Victoria stood there taking in what her husband just said. She looked from Logan to Sinister and back again. It was nerve-racking because if she said yes to Sinister, Logan would be her enemy along with the X-Men and the Avengers. If she said no, then it would her versus her husband, not an ideal situation either way. She stepped back and told Logan I'm sorry. For now, we are enemies. Thank you for helping me get my memories back. I love you. She rose him with telekinesis as everyone in the fight turned to watch. Logan was at least 20 feet off the ground as the Avengers looked on.
"Logan, you've been a loyal lover, but I can't ignore my husband. I've waited for these memories a long time. Next time I meet you I will be your enemy." She said clearly for all to hear. Next thing Logan knew, he was thrown into Iron Man and watching the Marauders leave with Sinister and Victoria.
Iron Man groaned and looked at Logan. "Now what?"
"Next time she appears, I want you guys to capture her and bring her to the Avengers Mansion. Call me and I'll be there." Logan growled back. He got off Tony and went onto his bike and left.
Iron Man looked after him. "Will we be ready for capture next time?"
Mr. Sinister's new mansion in upstate New York was beautiful indeed. With 208 rooms and a lavish porch, he had spared no expense to make her happy, like he did in the past. He watched her explore and saw how she gasped at her new gowns and jewelry. She was happy and it made him happy, because a happy experiment complied with his wishes.
Amelia looked out onto the grounds. This was what she always pictured as a new home. It fit her Victorian upbringing perfectly. She looked at Sinister who was reading a book on science, much like he always had.
"Are you upset with me, my love?" She asked. She remembered how much she loved him as well. Part of her felt it was right and fitting, but the other part of her was screaming for Logan.
"Of course not, you came back. Why should I be upset?" Sinister answered.
"No reason, I just thought you would be upset because of how long I was gone." She sat on his lap, forcing him to put the book on the small porcelain table beside them.
"Weapon X needed to be destroyed. I had one goal in that program. I wanted you to be there for a brief period, so that you may learn better discipline, which you did, but Weapon X itself was a giant mistake. That's why I helped destroy Weapon X facilities and left when Ms. Grey decided to get frosty." He explained.
"Oh, but they wiped my memories. Otherwise, I would have come directly back to you. When I saw you at the mansion the first time, my heart was fluttering and I wasn't sure why. Was that you in the Danger Room?" Amelia was very nervous of his answer.
"Yes, but I never meant for you to blackout. That was unfortunate, but it helped you regain memories. I still require you in the most optimal performance." He smiled at her.
"Yes, my lord." She smiled back and hugged him. "Will you require me to dress in something more formal this night?"
"Yes, we are going to a Broadway show in New York City. I bought tickets to Phantom of the Opera. You'll love this show, I promise you."
She dressed in blue chiffon and a sapphire necklace. When she was ready, she walked down to the car and got in. Sinister was already there, dressed in his best suit and looking as human as possible. Even him red diamond was hidden from her. He looked handsome, but she found his silver skin appealing for some reason. Still, she knew it was Sinister.
"We'll be in New York in a few minutes. My estate is right outside of the city itself. I hope you will like living here, at least for a time." He said gripping her hand as she pulled her blue silk shawl around her shoulders.
"Of course. It is a beautiful estate.
I will love it as I love everything you do for me and my well-being."
She smiled softly. They arrived on Broadway. "Just promise me one
thing."
"Yes?"
"If we do see the enemy, promise we will do nothing to destroy this wonderful evening you have planned for us."
"I promise, my dear Amelia. Now come on, the show will start soon." Sinister took her hand to help her out of the car. She took in the night air and saw Tony Stark with a new woman, Logan with Rogue, and Cyclops with Kitty.
"Ms. Victoria, how nice to see you." Tony said politely.
"It's Lady Amelia Essex. I am here to see this show. Will there be a problem with that Mr. Stark?" She asked politely as possible.
"Not this evening, unless you or your companion give us reason to. May I present Logan and Marie, and Scott and Katherine, good friends going to see a show." He smiled.
"How nice to meet you all." She smiled. "I must get to our box, we share it with six others." She exited as quickly as possible and when they got to their box, Logan, Scott, and Tony were already sitting there.
"What a surprise." She heard her
husband mutter.
"Quiet. We must be civilized." She countered
softly. "Fancy seeing you here." She addressed the men.
"We have the same box, fancy that." Tony said dryly.
She sat
down, anxiously waiting for the show to start.
After the show, she found SHIELD agents blocking the exit. "What is the meaning of this?"
"The Avengers invite you to their mansion for tea, my lady." One said to her.
She turned around to see Sinister gone with Rogue, Scott, and Katherine. She decided that her husband had escaped and that the other three had been given clearance to pass. "Fine, but if they expect this to ruin my evening, then they are sadly mistaken." She took her shawl and was led to the mansion. Captain America was sitting in the parlor with a cup of tea.
"Cup of tea, my Lady Essex?" He asked politely.
"Yes, thank you." She smiled and took the cup from his hands. Logan and Tony Stark came in and had their own tea waiting for them.
"Why did you come back?" Logan asked.
"Because I wanted to spend some time with my husband. Is that a crime? We had a pleasurable evening with good company." Her answer surprised them all.
"Good company? But you are the enemy." Captain America pointed out.
"No, my husband is the enemy. I cannot ask for a divorce as it is not proper for me to given my upbringing. I cannot just say no to him because he'll do anything to get me back. I have no choice but to play the part of obedient wife." She explained as calmly as she could.
"Seriously?" Tony asked. "What do you propose we do?"
"I don't know. I was hoping you all had ideas when I saw you at that remarkable Broadway play. I enjoyed it immensely." She smiled.
"Oh, yes. It is a wonderful show." Logan answered back.
"We'll think about it and get back to you. How would that be for you?" Tony said, wishing to let her go as soon as possible as to not arouse the suspicions of Sinister and his Marauders.
"Wonderful."
"You are free to
go Lady Essex and thank you for your time." Tony said kindly, but
it was clear that he wanted her more than anything.
She nodded and walked out. She played the part well as Sinister had asked and now she was ready to take on the next task her husband gave to her. Climbing into a limo, she took one look in the mirror and began to cry, not knowing whom she would rather betray: Her husband or her lover?