She has been visiting Pietro and the rest of their family. As she is about to leave when Erik gives her a mission. But before that she has to retrieve Remy. Though she stops to talk to Charles upon her arrival. He instantly clings to her. Every time she is around, she takes time out play with him. She comes upon a scene that could have been prevented.

Rogue is seeking comfort from her husband. While Pietro moves to separate Creed and Remy from each other. She appears. "Creed, you heard my husband. Remy, are you alright?" She asks after the expression on his face when told the news about Charles's existence. "If you had simply waited a few more moments, Rogue wouldn't have had to use her abilities." She tells them.

She turns to the stranger who is getting in Erik's face. She moves him backward a little telepathically. Her eyes start glowing. She goes into his mind without letting him know that she is there. What she sees is enough to affect her and give an emotional backlash. And cuts the mental probe she had been displaying.

Pietro is by her side the next moment. "Are you okay?" He asks. He is standing right behind her. "I'm good." She replies. Refusing to say what she really saw. Not wanting his comfort that he is offering, due to the distance that still exists between them. However, unfortunately the bond that they share lets the other knowing subconsciously is they are feeling or thinking.

"You have told me about Sean. But I would like to meet him, since I never had a chance to do so before. He is your best friend after all. And it is only right as your wife that I know those who are important to you." She says before walking past him. He stands there for a minute before moving as well. He knows he messed up, not being able to give Ororo up. However, he wants their relationship to be like it used to, at the beginning. Though he knows he is at fault for this. And can't blame her for being emotionally and physically distant from him even after all this time.


She spends the few days she is with the Xmen getting to know Sean. The two quickly become close. Close enough that she respects and admires him. She also knows that in this time Pietro and Remy have been around, hovering out of sight. Remy remaining well-hidden doesn't stop her from knowing he is there. But that is also due to the link they share.


What becomes her last day at the Xmen compound. Erik calls for her. She makes her way to his own personal room. Which she knows that he uses when he wants to be alone, and think of things. She makes her presence known before entering. She knows that he doesn't mind. Especially after having expecting her. She closes the door as instructed.

"Hello, Rachel." He greets her. "Hello, father." She answers back. She looks and sees Remy is in the corner. "Before I give the assignment to you, the three of us are going to travel first. But in the meantime, we are waiting for the others. I wanted to talk to you and Remy privately first. Before we leave, I am going to give my orders." He tells them.

The others walk in shortly after. Rogue of course goes to stand by her husband. Victor and Clarice stay by each other. Wild child asleep on his shoulder as usual. As do the other couples, Paris and Alison; Piotr and Katya. Sean and Ororo stand close to each other. Pietro to the side. Deciding it best to not stand by either woman that matters to him. While Morph comes to stand next to her. Sunfire picks a corner to inhabit as well.


They hear the last of the conversation before they enter the room. "Coolness, where's he been?" Jubilee asks. She enters turning her head. Her body shielding the other two. "He's been with me." She tells him. Her hands on her hips. Remy and Erik appear from behind her. Lila moves forward to greet them. Even Erik, which she does icily.

Rachel has been staring at Guido the entire time. While she has never trusted him and has told Remy this more than once. Something is different about him this time. Jubilee pretty much glomps her, knowing how much she tries to avoid being touched. "Phoenix has missed you." The child tells the red head. Roberto appears in view. The psychic projection of the mythological entity within her immediately moves toward her, the moment it sees her. She holds her hand out, which it perches on.

Before she can communicate with it, Magneto brings into attention the reason for his visit. Lila not happy about being ordered around by him for Remy's sake. The others save Rachel are hesitant of taking orders from someone other than their leader. Remy tells them that they are going to take the job. What is more worthwhile after all for thieves, than stealing the biggest crystal to ever exist? He leaves out about saving the world, because what the consequence will be of doing so.

Henry Corbeau and Magneto are explaining about Lila's ability. Cheney is doubtful. Rachel briefly scans her mind. "It is actually true." She says. "You knew about this?" Remy asks her. She turns to him. "I suspected." She answers. Lila puts the helmet on. As the others, stand around watching what is about to occur.

Rachel stands by Remy. As his second in command, it is only right. As everything starts going sideways, he moves forward. She puts her hand on his chest, stopping him. "I'll handle this. Stay close to me. I'll pull the others to us. She is inexperienced. I will help her the best I can but if she tries to fight me. It will be more difficult." She tells him. The air around them becomes too harsh sucking them and the others in.

She manages to anchor them at the last moment. Holding them in place. She brings her knee up a little bit, closer to her body. And her arm out raised in front of her. Her hand in a fist. Her eyes start glowing, as she concentrates. They are gone the next moment sucked into the abyss that is space. Going where no man has gone before.

"What did we get ourselves into, Remy?" She asks him. He hugs her from behind. "We may be loyal to him. But here we are. Chasing down an item that can fix all the damage done to this world. Involved ourselves in an intergalactic war. All on the hopes of righting the wrong that caused this reality to exist in the first place. We may be doing the right thing. And what needs to be done. But we will cease to exist. So again, why are we doing this?" She asks.

"If we don't belle, then who will? It may suck that we are giving up our lives doing so. But who else will? Though, you're right. Can't decide which is worse? Living in the world we are now, with a tyrant ruling it. Or becoming nothing to make sure he can't hurt another living thing again." He responds. Kissing near her temple. Knowing that she is afraid, even though she may not be being showing it. And being a good friend.

"Will you be, okay? If I stay any longer Lila may start wondering." He tells her. He releases her. Looking back once more, she is still staring out the dome shaped window in her room thinking of her husband. He once thought he might have a chance with her. But life interceded showing them that the love of their lives were other people. It has become enough though, that he is one of the few who she has let into her interior.

She walks into the council room in her new uniform. Once they reached space, it would be better if she and Lila were more covered up. She fashions them after Gambit's. Though instead of the colors the couple's consist of. Hers is yellow and green. And she has a cape that doesn't even reach the mid of her back. Phoenix on her shoulder. Her hair in a high ponytail


The person enters. "You know my family has ruled for so long. It is sad that my brother can make it all fall to pieces with a few careless decisions, due to his power-hungry ways. The first and most important being having our younger sister murdered. Just before our father died, he appointed Lilandra as successor, knowing that she was the most capable. And now I am the only thing standing in the way of acquiring the throne. I was on the verge of losing the fight, when you and the others appeared. I will never be able to express my gratitude, guardian of life. I know what that emblem means. To my kind, the Phoenix isn't mythological. However, so elusive that might as well have been.

To think, that I am one of the lucky ones. Each of your team is gifted in their own way. Yet, one like you who has a being with infinite power within, is truly a godsend. And while may know, what you all doing here will cost you. All of us. I am still willing to return the favor. And help in any way I can." She tells her. "Thank you, Deathbird. The other and I will have eternal gratitude as well for this." Rachel replies.

The others are leaving the room. As she approaches. Lila and the others nod at her, except for Strong Guy. She closes the door. She walks closer to him, before speaking. She props herself in midair, sitting. As if there really is a chair. He goes and stands in front of her looking down at her. "Belle, we are simply going to do what we do best." He says.

She turns her head slightly to the left. "What did Deathbird say?" He asks. Knowing there is something lingering on her mind. Just not exactly sure what. And would never abuse the bond they share, unless having no other choice. Or need something discussed privately. "She has offered her unconditional and unwavering support." She informs him.

She gets up to leave. "Before I leave, I must tell you. Guido will betray us not too long from now. I hadn't meant to. And didn't probe once I picked up its existence. However, he has a psi tracker in him. We both know we can't remove it. It will detonate if we try. Not even I, with all my expertise and skill can do so.

I know you may be having a hard time processing this. That someone you have trusted for a while would betray you. But, we must be wary with him. Or do you want me to handle it." She informs him. "No." He tells her. "We should stop it before it becomes serious." She responds. "Keep an eye on him. And gather more information." He tells her. She leaves knowing that the conversation is over.


They have made to back to Earth. Minus one team member. Each mourning having to leave Roberto behind in space. She can feel that the others are okay, even though they are separated. She runs to the one who needs her. She hears his sudden singular cry. The sight she sees isn't exactly one she expected. She knew his betrayal was approaching. She just hadn't anticipated this particular situation.

Nanny is demolished, in pieces. Guido standing over the former functioning robot. About to take her charge, who is trying to put up a fight. Not that a two-year-old can do much, relying on everything being instinctive. Afraid of the stranger, his subconscious magnetic shield forms a barrier. Guido absorbs the energy.

Then punching a hole through it, before Charles can create another one. Tears streaming down his face. Wondering why no one has come to save him. The stranger grabs him. A scream to be put down. And to be left alone erupt from him. She reaches out to him mentally, in order to soothe him. So he can hear when she speaks.

"It will be okay, Charles. I won't let anything happen to you." She says. Recognizing her voice, he turns to where she is standing. "Rachel." He says happily, reaching for her. She prevents Guido from moving. She is about to take her brother in law in her arms. When the biggest threat makes themself known.

She tightens her hold. Creating a psychic shield around him, as she is thrown into the wall. Making sure the barrier is and will remain intact, she starts to move. Before being grabbed by her hair. "Strong Guy is it. If you could take the child." She hears as she attempts to fight. Apocalypse shoves her before bringing the ceiling down on her. The last image she sees before passing out is Bishop and Erik appearing from out of nowhere. Charging the intruders, despite the recklessness.

She hears the noise from above her. And the rubble being moved off of her. She is free not too long afterward. One of them pulls her into their embrace. It takes her a moment to realize it is her husband. "Thank god, you are okay. I felt your stress and desperation through our link. We had been on our way back when your distress reached me." He tells her.

The others on his team remaining silent. "I like this look. Now tell me what happened? If you can't, then show me." He tells her. She pulls out of his embrace. But keeps her hand in his. She looks at him. "They took Charles, Erik and Bishop. Now we have to go into the heart of the devil's tower to get him back. They have taken Bishop elsewhere." She tells them.

He tightens his hold enraged at what she has had to say. And no doubt, knowing who she is referring to. Ororo is less than happy. She had never fooled herself that he would leave his wife. However, their pda leaves her less than pleased. The fact that their relationship hasn't been close almost from the get go. This moment hurts her more than she is willing to show. Rachel turns to her, a blank expression on her face as if hearing her thoughts.

"Don't worry, we will get them back." Pietro says. Exodus is radiating the same anger. And sadness as well. He is holding Erik's helmet to him. Pietro and Rachel approach him. He puts his hand on the other's shoulder. "It's alright, Paris. We all going to get him back. We know what Erik means to you. He means the same to all of us." She says.

They are all about to regroup. And straighten everything out when a jet appears. The wind hitting all of them. He sends the thought to Rachel about communicating with the others. To make sure they can hear over the noise. "Everyone give us room. Why don't you start ahead of us? And we will join you shortly"' He tells them through the link she set up. Each leaves knowing that they have been dismissed.

She knows he needs it. She cups the back of his head. Leaning her forehead against his. "Like you told Paris. It will be alright. You know we, I would never let a mad man destroy those precious to us. And also let him use a child as a bargaining chip. No matter our differences. I am always here for you." She tells him. "Thank you. I know I act like I don't deserve you. And I don't but am grateful." He says. He leans in toward her. She pulls away. He keeps a blank face. But can't help but feel hurt by her rejection.

The jet lands as its occupants get out. They immediately know something is wrong. Seeing their other team mate busy doing other things. While Rachel and Pietro are standing there. Obviously waiting for them. Taking the hint, Rogue walks to them. "What exactly has happened?" She asks cutting to the chase.

"Bishop, Charles and Erik were taken." Pietro rushes toward her as his wife finishes her sentence. "Who took them?" She asks preventing herself from falling apart. Her stepson comforting her. "Guido and Apocalypse. I've managed to track their whereabouts. Bishop was separated and taken to… While Charles and Erik themselves have been taken to the Citadel." Rachel informs her. The couple giving their matriarch a moment alone. And nonverbal support if she needs any.


They are all in the war room. Where they practice, since it is big enough to hold all of them. Coming up with strategies of how to go about it when they reach their enemy's stronghold. Everyone becomes quiet when Gambit walks into the room. The next moment becomes chaos. Clarice glad Remy is being punished.

He goes flying through the wall. He hits the ground hard. And if he hadn't used his ability to absorb the impact, he would have been gone for. Rogue yelling at him. Blaming him for what has happened, since he trusted Guido in the first place. The others know better not to get involved. Rogue has a right to be reacting this way.

Rachel takes to the air. She blocks Rogue's way. Remaining in the air. "Remy, you okay?" She asks. "I'm good, belle." He answers. She sees Rogue take a step further. Rachel's eyes start glowing yellow. And her body begins to surge with energy. "Make one more step toward him. And you will have the fight of your life." Rachel tells her.

Rogue backs up shocked. "Rachel?" She asks managing to keep her voice from breaking. "Rogue, you and the rest of your family matter to me. I would give my life for each and every one of you. However, this also includes and most especially Remy. I know you are angry. And have every right to be. But taking it on someone who couldn't have prevented this, no matter what isn't the right thing. We are going to get them back." Rachel tells her. Rogue and the others remain motionless at this, knowing that Rachel has yet to fail at what she says she will do.