Note(s): I had put the disclaimer on my profile page. And the first few chapters of this cover the AOA storyline. Before taking place in the Marvel comic verse along with the MCU/Agents of SHIELD. So, there will be a slew of characters (mostly the same but different versions/universes) because of this. I have had this in my head for so long.
What if someone did have the ability to control the Phoenix (besides Rachel Grey)?! And why hadn't there been a version of Rachel. So, in my story, she can be seen as an OFC along with a canon character. I had tried to put list all the characters on this story page; but archives made it difficult to do anything as such.
So, this note will have to do. And still on hiatus with this story until I finish the last two originals working on. These chapters that are posted are just being posted here (previous work on ); so, they have long been written. And the italics here represent a dream (flashback).
She has been a lieutenant for three years now. The entity appeared to her not long after she had the dream about it. She has control over her initial abilities. But has yet to master the ones the entity has given her. It only comes out though in the direst of circumstances. So as to not give herself away and be branded a traitor to Apocalypse. And forced to flee, becoming an exile. Separated from the brother that she cherishes, she keeps it as latent abilities that have come out, masking the truth from everyone, even Scott knowing such a thing will only put him in danger. And that is the last thing she wants for him.
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She has another dream; in time she will find it to be anything but. Forcing her to leave everything she cares about but will find a greater purpose when doing so. And more people that will matter to her and consider family. She hears someone softly begging for help. The next thing she knows is that she is standing on a cliff. Part of a building is burning in the horizon.
She is soaring through the air. Knowing that there is no time to waste. The one who called for her is in need. She touches the ground. Focusing on the mental signature. Takes some concentration, since it comes and goes. She takes to the air once more. The entity taking over. As she comes across two women, she will later come to call friend. And play an important part in her life.
"You have summoned me. This one is slowly dying. There is still time to save her." She says as she touches the ground near them. "Don't be afraid. You wish her to live, do you not? The one called Rogue?" She questions "Yes, but..." She (Rogue) says barely managing to control the fear like the being has suggested. She kneels taking the other's hand who jerks.
"It is alright, Wanda Maximoff. You will be fine." She tells her as it takes her no time at all to heal the nearly dead Lensherr. "Who are you?" Wanda's companion inquires. "I am known as the Guardian of Life, The Phoenix. Yet I had to bond with one of your kind once I entered this planet's atmosphere. She is actually the reason I am here.
Her brethren are the type that can house me properly. And she will be the greatest of her kind. She has been able to do things the others haven't never been able to. Do not be afraid. I will reveal her now. And she will be become an ally for your cause in the near future." The Phoenix tells them. Rogue recoils when she sees who is revealed. She is about to strike, when Wanda diverts her attention. She realizes helping her is more important than dealing with an enemy. "I will leave you now, Rogue, Wanda Maximoff. Until we meet again. And not of a word of this will pass any of our lips." She tells them.
He is reaching for her. "Rachel, are you okay? I heard you calling out to me. "Her brother says. She stumbles from the bed. As he catches her. "I am fine. How did I get here? The last I remember is patrolling an area assigned to me. I wonder, if you would leave me, Scott. There are things that I must contemplate on my own." He takes the dismissal, leaving his beloved sister alone. Never getting to answer her question, that she was with him and the others one moment, gone the next.
He finds her in her personal space later. The area she told him once long aago where she goes to think. Her back to him. Despite her eyes being closed and in mediation, she feels his presence. And lack of noise as he moves. "Whatever is bothering you, it would be better if you told me. We are to be married after all. You know that I love you, Rachel. We should start looking at one another as partners, equals. Your burdens are my mine. Please what is on your mind?" He questions.
She moves and approaches him. She cups his face. To which he leans into, closing his eyes. She knows he has felt this way for a while. Even without her mental abilities. And she wishes she said she could feel the same, for he is a good man. However, she knows that what her future holds due to the entity within her. She tells him and has him swear not to tell another about the blackouts she has been experiencing more frequently.
Before she leaves him, now that they are old enough. And he has made enough managing Heaven. He gives her the engagement ring that he had designed. One that he felt suited her. She only accepts, because she doesn't want to hurt him. In spite of no romantic attachment that she has toward him, she values and respects him as a friend, a confidant.
Days and nights have flown by. She has gotten back to business. Terence has been insisting on flirting with her. And while she finds him attractive. She knows that there is no future with him. And the one she is destined for, will soon enter her life. She, Scott, and Alex with the others have been training nonstop. Their younger brother is slowly becoming a loose cannon. The only reason she hasn't gotten rid of him, because it would hurt Scott. And blow her cover before she is ready and the time is right.
She and Scott are walking down one corridor, while Alex, Terence and Jesse another. The Guthrie siblings on their own. Scouting another. They come across Alex, Terence and Jesse just as the spike in mental activity hits her. "Prepare yourself." She says. Jesse is knocked out. She anticipates the next movement. Bringing her arms out halting the unseen. Before putting everything into one punch.
The person that traveled at super speed is disoriented. Just as Alex's rage springs forth. Demanding for them not to let their enemies get away. Rachel is about to move forward when the speedster's sibling shows herself. She halts her movement. Alex's abilities manifest causing a seismic wave. Disrupting the earth beneath them.
Rachel pushes the speedster out of the way. Hurting innocents and/or the defenseless have never been her and Scott's style. Despite serving Apocalypse, she is buried the next moment. Barely able to have enough time to shield herself. Not having enough control with the entity to stop what is happening. Scott screams her name.
The speedster is able to regain enough equilibrium, to punch the youngest Summers. Knocking the thirteen-year-old out. He feels the pressure on his shoulder. Holding him close. Scott begs them to save his sister. He is about to refuse. When his own sister speaks up. "Pietro, she is the one who saved me. And even though, an enemy we can do no less." She tells him.
"Back up." He says. Starting to run, causing the rubble to take to the air, like a mini hurricane. While Wanda links onto Rachel's magnetic signature, pulling her toward them. "I will cover Alex. Thank you. You must take her. There could still be a possibility that she could still be persecuted. Please she is safer with you." He pleads. Wanda pulls on Pietro's hand. They are gone the next moment.
She awakens with a jolt. "It's good to see that you are awake." She turns to the voice. She attempts to move. Gravity pulls her down. He moves forward catching her. "Are you okay? You really shouldn't be up." They say. "I'm fine. Just a little disoriented, Magnusson." She says. He puts his arm around her shoulder supporting her. "Why don't I show you around?" He suggests.
He takes her outside. She is amazed at the environment. May be barren like everywhere else on this planet. However, being able to see as far as the eye could see from this vantage point has enough effect on her. "You can put me down now." She tells him. He sits next to her. "Thank you for what you did for my sister." He tells her. They remain silent.
He returns them hours later. "My father will be here soon." "What will he do with me?" He asks. "My father isn't a tyrant if that is what you are thinking. He will be fair." He is gone the next. Leaving her alone with her thoughts. How her brother is doing? Is he alright? And he and the others are handling the situation with Alex?'
She turns around when she hears the noise. Before the door opens. Before asking who the strange creature is, she faces the leader of this group. "There is no need to be defensive, Rachel. Hopefully, you will chose to stay. You have no home within Apocalypse's camp any longer. Even if he buys Scott's explanation, being taken by his enemies isn't someone he would allow to return to him without paying a heavy price. One I highly suspect you would be unwilling to pay.
Here however, you would be welcome. You saving my son has earned you that trust. And a place among us. If you so chose it. If you leave however, then I must ask that you must not tell anyone the location of my base. All I ask for allowing you refuge." He asks of her. She moves her head down slightly.
"Come." He tells her. Taking that as a sign of her agreeing. She silently follows him. The creature behind them. She finally speaks. "What about the elf?" She refers to their shadow. "Elf?" Her guide says. "I have never been called that before." The shadow speaks. "Nightcrawler, Kurt if you will summon the others." He is disappears once more into the shadows.
She is trying to decipher this man before her. She is unable to see much from his mind. His mental barriers are the strongest she has encountered. Not even the Shadow King can compete with her. Before a word can be spoken, the one called Nightcrawler returns with the rest of his team. She looks at the variety. There are not only men and women combined. She can see the subtle differences among them as well.
"This is Logan/Weapon X, Rogue, Robert Drake/Iceman, Jean Grey, Ororo Munroe/Storm, Piotr Rasputin/Colossus. And of course my children, Anya Lensherr/The Witch, Pietro and Wanda Maximoff, Quicksilver and Scarlet. Nightcrawler is much like his mother, he comes and goes as he pleases. He has yet to officially join my team.
This is Rachel Summers. I know that some of you are hesitate to allow her in. But it is my decision. And if she agrees, she will be made a member of this team. Rachel, what do you say?" He asks. She looks at this band of small heroes. And what they hope to accomplish is noble yet foolhardy. Definitely a challenge. And that is something that she has never tried to reject.
"Since I have nowhere else to go. And traveling amongst a barren wasteland alone is not exactly something that I wish to do ever. Therefore, yes, I will join you. And as nice as your uniforms are. I would prefer to keep this one for a little while longer. At least, until one can be made for me, Erik Lensherr." She responds.
"Very well. Wanda, Anya come with me. Pietro if you may, show Rachel around. Kurt will come collect her when you two are done. Everyone else practice in the danger room." He says. Leaving his son and newest recruit alone. She feels her hand being taken. She turns to face him.
"I was unable to say something earlier. But I want to say that I am and always be grateful to you for saving my sister's life. You are much like my sister. Not without reason. Kind, caring, compassionate and strong. Yet hard and unyielding when the circumstance calls for it." Leaving the rest unspoken. The immediate and rapidly growing affection. Even though, he is already in a relationship.
They return to the base. Before they split up and return to their quarters, they are approached by Magneto and Wanda. "I have your first assignment, Rachel. Jean has been tracking potential recruits. I want you and Anya to search for them. And if need be, I and the rest of the team will come aid you. Pietro, Wanda come." He orders. Pietro looks back. To which Rachel turns away. She knows how he feels but is unable to do anything. And she will not be played. 'His heart still lingers with the one who controls the weather.'
