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Chapter XXIII: Mainstream.
Last Time.
Juggernaut broke free just as Naruto hit his helmet with a Rasengan (Spiraling Sphere), knocking it off. Naruto went into his Kyūbi Chakura Mōdo (Nine-Tails Chakra Mode) and picked him up. Naruto flew high into the air before dropping Cain down on the dam. Rogue ran over, and put her hand on his forehead.
She groaned as she kept her hand on as long as possible before Cain knocked her back. He tried punching her only for Rogue to easily knock him away before punching him into the air. Naruto landed as Iceman froze him while he fell in the river. Naruto suddenly caught Rogue as she lost her balance. "Nice job, my full-figured southern belle."
he said with a grin. She gave him a deadpan look before leaning in and kissing him.
The Next Day; Xavier's School For The Gifted.
Kage looked at the ruins of the Mansion after rescuing Charles from Cain's prison as he listened to the President's speech over the radio, clearing them of the Sentinel attack and deciding to give all Mutants a chance. Naruto sighed as he looked at the setting sun with a small frown. "I hope it'll be that easy."
Now.
Xavier's School For The Gifted Underground; Five A.M.
Naruto wearing blue pajama pants and holding a black shirt walked out of his shared room with his girls before closing the door. He stretched and put on his shirt as he walked in the makeshift kitchen and started to make breakfast before hearing a yawn. Looking over his shoulder he saw Kitty, her eyes barely, open walk to the refrigerator.
She pulled out a slice of pizza and a juice container and sat at the table. She took a bite of the pizza and drank from the carton.
BAMF!
"I knew it! You drink from the carton!" Kurt said taking the carton and walked to the end of the table. "Kurt! I-I was going to finish it!" Kurt shook it and felt it was still full. "Okay, you only have half a gallon left." Naruto put his skillet down and walked over. Taking the carton Naruto wrote on it.
"Here." Naruto handed Kitty the carton and she saw what he wrote 'Kitty's Juice. No one else drink it'. She smiled at that and kissed his whiskered cheek. "Intruders!" Naruto looked back and saw three shadowed figures before disappearing. Kurt and Kitty saw Naruto appear onscreen before attacking the three figures revealing them to be teenaged boys.
Naruto grabbed one as he created two clones to grab the others before throwing them out of the yard. He appeared beside Kitty before walking to the kitchen.
Outside, Six A.M.
Later, Naruto stood beside Logan and Charles as Jubilee drove off with her parents. He's wearing a dark blue trench coat with black flames on the edge and on his sleeves and faded jeans.
He sighed before Logan spoke up as he zipped his leather jacket. "First Rahne, now Jubilee. I can't believe how fast the parents are pulling the kids out of here. Do they really think it'll be any easier for them at home." Charles brought a hand to his chin before speaking.
"I hate to agree, but I would probably do the same thing. Parents should feel their kids are safe here. Obviously that hasn't been the case after what happened." Logan sighed before speaking. "It's my fault. I should have noticed Mystique's scent when she was posing as you."
"Her powers got an upgrade from that machine of Magneto's. I didn't sense any negative emotions from her while she was here either." Naruto said as Logan walked off. "I hope Emma's parents let her stay." Naruto said crossing his arms. "She only left a few days ago, I know, but she hasn't talked to either of us since leaving, and we can't reach her."
"I'm sure they will Naruto." Charles said before wheeling over to the elevator leading to the underground bunker.
The next day; Seven A.M.
"Attention everyone. The younger students are scheduled for breakfast first. Everyone else meet me in Sub Level 7." Naruto stretched as he, the girls and everyone minus the younger students and Tabitha walked out of their room before walking to several locker rooms to change.
Later, Naruto leaned back in his chair as the others stared at Charles from their spot at the table. Naruto noticed everyone's changed outfits as he brought his hands behind his head.
Rogue is wearing a purple shirt tied at the front and it falls on to her shoulders, showing some skin. Underneath the shirt is a black halter top. She's wearing black jeans that have tears around her knees and sneakers. As well as her gloves.
Kitty is wearing a red button-up collared shirt that shows a bit of midriff, black trousers, and dark red sandals.
Jean is wearing a short-sleeved olive green and yellow striped shirt showing her midriff, a long brown pencil skirt with a dark brown belt, and yellow bow tied sandals.
Rachel is wearing a black t-shirt knotted up to bare her midriff and faded jeans with a hole over her right thigh showing her pocket.
Emma is wearing a white shirt and black pants with white high heels.
Scott is wearing a dark brown collared unbuttoned shirt with the sleeves rolled up over a grey shirt, black , and brown shoes with his glasses in his jacket pockets.
Kurt is wearing a dark green long sleeved shirt that's light green on the top.
Wanda is wearing black leather pants and a red sleeveless top.
And Evan is wearing a dark green shirt and cargo pants.
"Good news. The School Board has agreed to let you attend class for today. Provided no one uses their powers." Naruto brought his chair forward as he leaned himself on his elbows. "Just today?" Charles nodded before explaining. "Yes. Tonight they'll vote on whether or not to invoke a permanent ban on Mutants."
"Professor. I'm... I'm afraid to go back to school. We don't fit in anymore." Kitty said as she leaned back against her chair. "It won't be easy at first Kitty. But eventually you will be accepted." Charles replied holding a newspaper up with 'Monsters Among Us?' on the front page with a picture of Jean in her uniform, and Beast fighting the Sentinal robot. "For all that you are."
"Ah man, so we're still monsters? What is with that?" Evan asked standing up before sitting back down as Charles looked to him. "Despite what they call us, we are still people." Charles said as Evan kicked away from the table. "If they don't like us, then that's their problem."
"Evan! Let's just not give people a reason to fear us." Charles finished as Kurt in his true form grabbed the paper and read it. "Hey, they named me 'Identity Unknown'." He crouched on the end as Kitty saw it was a picture of him in his costume. "Yeah, look. The only pictures they have of you are blue and furry."
"That means... no one's made the connection it's me." Scott puts a hand on his shoulder before speaking. "Yet. But they will. Especially since you live here." Kurt let out a depressed sigh as they continued to talk. "I'd like you all at the hearing. Let them look you in the eyes when they vote." Charles said looking to each teen.
"So they can see the people behind the powers. Now; go make the best of your first day back."
Bayville High Eight A.M.
Naruto walked with the others as the kids made a wide berth for the X-Men. "Easy guys." Naruto whispered from behind the group before noticing Kitty glare at Kurt who's pretending he's not from the Institute. "Come on, honey." Naruto whispered patting her hips closer to him as Emma was yelling at Duncan.
She pulled Scott with her after yelling over her shoulder. "WE'RE THROUGH, DUNCAN!" Naruto shrugged as he walked inside, missing Duncan glare their way, as well as Principal Kelly from his car.
New York City, Logan.
Logan drove his motorcycle down the Interstate before another person rode up beside him.
He is a young, muscular, man with blue eyes. He's 6'6 and wearing a black, leather jacket and pants, and thick red combat boots.
The man lifted his hand and it turned into silver steel before speeding off, prompting Logan to follow. They sped through traffic before the man hit a tractor trailer and had it swerve. Logan's eyes widened before he pulled a wheel stand to drive over a car and jump the trailer to continue following after the man.
Bayville High.
Naruto walked the halls with Rachel and Wanda ignoring the stares he got before seeing Kurt hide, and talk with Amanda about hiding his powers. "I'm not ready to be exposed as a mutant." Naruto parted ways with the girls and sighed as he went to class. After a long morning, Naruto was walking outside and saw Duncan and two of his friends beating up Scott who refused to fight.
Naruto dashed towards them, and knocked Duncan down. "Leave. Now, Duncan. You've never been able to beat me. And not once did I use any powers." Kitty and Rogue ran over as Duncan got up, scoffed, and left with his friends.
Logan, Farm.
Logan followed the man into a farm, and slid underneath the fence. Looking around, he drove to the barn and drove inside towards the man, who took off his helmet showing short black hair. The man turned around as his entire body turned to steel growing more muscular, and a foot taller.
He has no pupils or irises as his eyes have become a silver color. His clothes tore revealing a black, sleeveless bodysuit with a red, armored platelet that covers his chest area and gold, armored platelets on his shoulders. A red and gold accented belt goes around his waist with the red combat boots.
The man grabbed Logan's motorcycle and threw it away. Logan jumped off just as his motorcycle blew up from the impact. Logan crouched before taking off his helmet and snarled at the man. "Alright! Now you've got my attention! Let's talk!" Logan brought out his claws and charged.
He threw the man outside and towards a red tractor. "Alright, bub. What's this about?" The man rubbed his head before standing and grabbed the tractor. "I am to deliver a message!" The man yelled in a Russian accent before throwing the tractor. Logan dodged and sliced the back tire off as he retracted his claws.
And punched the tire towards the man, knocking him down. "From who?!" The man got up and punched the tire destroying it. "Magneto!" Logan brought out his claws again as the man returned to his original form. "When you tire of the public prosecution, then he invites you to join him and fight."
"So I can be a lackey like you? I don't think so." Logan replied as the man sighed. "I am no lackey. I... I have no choice." Logan raised an eyebrow as he retracted his claws. "What's Magneato have on you?" He asked as the man turned around. "Whatever it is, there's a way out. Let us help you. Join the X-Men."
"I... cannot. I cannot take that risk." The man replied walking away.
Night Bayville High.
Naruto, and the others minus Jean, Emma, Kurt, and the New Mutants walked towards the meeting building before seeing Duncan drive in front of them. He stopped and got out. "Hey Summer, we have some unfinished business. The rest of you go inside. This is between me, and him."
"Guys. You can go in if you want. I'm staying here." Naruto said reaching behind his back. "No way!" Evan said as the Brotherhood, minus Polaris and Quicksilver walked out from behind a van. "Really? You get people who I've beaten countless times to help you? You must be desperate." Naruto said pulling his bo staff out.
The others did the same with this as Evan unfolded his bow from his lower back. Naruto and Rogue twirled their staffs around before Naruto spoke. "No powers, X-Men! No matter what!" Naruto dashed towards Avalanche and raised his staff. Naruto hit him in the helmet sending him fly back as Rachel gave a war cry and hit Duncan in the knee.
He fell to the ground and she hit him upside the head. Evan took aim with his bow and shot at Toad who was jumping around. As they fought, the parents ran out just as cars was thrown their way. "X-MEN! SAVE THE PARENTS!" Naruto yelled as he and the others used their powers to save the parents.
The Next Morning; Xavier's School For The Gifted.
Naruto with a red unbuttoned shirt, and messy hair walked out of his room. Only to be pulled into a kiss by Wanda. The other girls wearing one of his shirts to sleep in, walked up to give him a kiss. Later, the depressed X-Men walked over to talk with Charles, passing Logan.
"There a funeral I don't know about?" He asked as Naruto turned the corner with pink lipstick over his face. "They're just on edge on if the school will allow us back." Naruto said wiping his face. As they made it to the meeting room, Charles rolled over to him. "Before I announce the School Board's decision... I'd like to say how proud I am of all of you." Charles said before Scott leaned on the table.
"How can you say that Professor? We let you down." Kitty, who was drawing circles on the table with her finger picked up after Scott. "Yeah, it doesn't take a genius to know how they voted."
"You saved their lives. Jean inspired the with her speech. And as a result; they want to welcome you back." The teens looked shocked at that before Jean walked over from her place at the counters. "Sorry Professor... but it's a little of the good news, bad news sort of thing." Charles sighed at before speaking.
"I realize this isn't an easy time for you. But please realize something. For whatever reason. You have been chosen to take the first step into this new world. To lead the way, to be a beacon of hope for mutants yet to come. This is not only a big responsibility, it is an honor. I'm always astonished by the wondrous things that can be built on the ashes of tragedy. For even in the face of bigotry and discrimination, the X-Men will endure."
To Be Continued.
A/N: Thanks for reading and let me know of any mistakes.
Beta: Jebest4781 and Chaos-PSD.
Well I've actually got nothing to talk about for this update as what I wanted to talk about was about the previous updates.
Talk To You Later,
Lone Wolf Out.