A/N: Another chapter's coming tomorrow if I can swing it...I'm in the process of writing chapter 34 right now, really.
~LoverBoyWonder
The unforeseen assault on Shaw's unprotected mind was effective, quickly freezing the general's body—but not before Shaw's muscles had time to simultaneously—clench—release—
Shaw's trigger finger twitched on the ray gun.
It was enough.
The body of Charles Xavier collapsed to the ground, and Charles' consciousness flew back to its body with an inhuman howl of pain.
Charles and Shaw lay on the ground together, both unmoving.
Erik didn't know what to do.