The Cajun waltzes right up to the door of the Brotherhood, and knocks nonchalantly. He decided earlier that there was no point in breaking in or avoiding confrontation, after all, once Mystique learned about her daughter's peril-

John Allerdyce opens the door in shorts and a t-shirt; he drops his novel when he sees Remy's face. He moves to retrieve his lighter, but Gambit is faster and he slams his bo-staff against Pyro's windpipe.

"Where's Mystique? C'est importante."

John chokes. "She ain't here, mate! The sheila's been gone for months-"

A lattice work pattern of fuchsia trickles down the staff and sizzles against the fire wielder's throat.

"X-factor," he gasps. "Something about X-factor!"


This chap felt a bit 'X:Evo' to me, but I couldn't recall where the Brotherhood resided in the comics.

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