She slowly enters the cabin, searching for him and the other person she feels. However, she doesn't see them at first. She makes her way to where he is asleep on the couch. She sits next to him, reaching out with her mind, in order to awaken him. But stops abruptly seeing the person coming out of the shadows, she immediately stands.

With little effort, she is able to probe the other woman's mind. She creates a barrier as movement occurs behind her. "Aunt Rachel, what's going on? Who is this?" He asks. "I will tell you later. For now, she is of no consequence." Rachel responds. "Don't speak of me, as if I'm not here." The woman says.

Rachel turns to her. "You wish to fight." She tells her. The woman answers, "you and yours have always taken what is mine." She replies. "Nate, go outside. This won't take long. As for you, Madelyne Pryor, you can't keep blaming others for your faulty choices." Rachel gathers all her energy after saying this. Making the first strike, slowly shutting down Madelyne.

She moves forward grabbing Madelyne by the neck, putting just enough pressure that the other woman feels it. As Rachel pushes downward, causing both to fall. Rachel on top of her restricting Madelyn from attempting to escape. Just as she is about to deliver the final blow, Nate intercedes pulling Rachel off of her.

Rachel turns to him. "What are you doing? I told you to wait outside." She tells him. "You were going to kill her. She hasn't done anything to warrant this action." He tells her. "That is because you didn't see into her mind". She replies. She turns back to finish what she started, only to see she is no longer there. "Let's go. We are in an unfamiliar world. However, I saw in her mind people that can help us." She tells him. He follows behind her.


She lands on the ground first. He remains behind her. Both looking at the house in front of them. "Are you sure about this?" He questions. "It's fine, Nate." She responds as they look at the structure in front of them. Nate makes a move ready to defend them. Rachel puts her hand on him. As the group of strangers come out.

She keeps in mind that things are clearly different here when she sees one of them. She senses that Nate is still on edge. 'It's alright. They will only be a threat if we make a wrong move. But for now, they are friends.' She replies. As the group approaches, she picks up more images of other heroes this world possesses. And can only think how better their world would have been if such people existed there.

The group stops feet in front of them. She makes the first move. "Hello Scott, Jean." She says. "Who are you that you know our names?" Scott questions harshly. Jean puts a hand on his shoulder. "We come from a different world than yours. Much much different." She turns to the woman behind her other brother.

"I am your counterpart, Rachel. Though in my world, I am Scott and Alex's sister. Instead of being Scott and Jean's child. Interesting you aren't from here either. Clearly, there is no version of us here. Explains why we are able to exist on this plane at the same time. The same apparently counts for my nephew. In our world, he is a clone of Scott and Jean's DNA mixed together. Cable as you call him is a product of Scott and Madelyn." She says.

The group is on edge after mentioning the woman's name. "We came hoping that we would be accepted. The Xmen that existed in our world were drastically different. But we are hoping you all will allow us to join your team. As part of your family we will be given the chance to." She tells Scott, since he is obviously the leader.

Jean speaks "I'll check first. That is if she doesn't mind the intrusion?" "That's fine. In fact, I will show you." Rachel replies. Her thoughts are displayed in front of them. As if they are watching a movie. Rachel doesn't show them much more than what their world looked like. Leaving their relationships out of the display.

When it's over, Scott moves forward. "You are welcome to come in. However, you have to meet Xavier first." He says. He turns to go back to the residency. The others follow. "Are you sure about this?" Nate inquires. "It's fine. I entered their minds. They pose no threat." She answers. Nate follows her. No longer doubting his hesitancy, since she reassured him.


They are introduced to the others. She and Nate have a private meeting with Xavier. She repeats their story. And how they came to be here. Once done he shows them which rooms will be theirs. "If at any time, you feel like leaving you can. Whomever is here does so at their own volition." He tells them. Rachel stays with Nate for a while, having kept the direction of where her room is in her mind.

He lays on his bed. Rachel sits next to him, placing his head in her lap. Stroking his hair, as he asks. "Are you sure about these people?" "Yes, few of them are family after all. And from what I saw from some of their minds they have nothing but the best intentions in mind. There is one though that methods are questionable. However, he will do what needs to be done.

But for now, rest we need it after what we have gone through. Travelling between dimensions takes a lot, especially this being our first time." She tells him. She kisses his forehead, before getting up. And leaving him alone to recover from the ordeal they have both experienced. She comes across a few of the younger members of the team. She ignores them as they stare at her. Knowing they are just curious and there will be another opportunity to meet them later.


She is practicing in the Danger Room. She barely manages to escape one of the obstacles that comes out of nowhere. She knows she hadn't put that in the scenario. She moves as she senses it at the last moment. Falling on the ground. The object is about to fall on her, crushing her. When out of nowhere her rescuer appears out of nowhere. Causing the thing to vanish.

She slowly turns her head. And is greeted by this reality's version of one of her best friends. He is standing there with his bo leaning against the back of his head. His hands holding it on the sides. Giving off a relaxed mood due to the casualness of his pose. "Mon chere, you really ought to be careful. This scenario isn't for a novice." He tells her, reaching one of his hands out to help her.

She ignores it getting up herself. Answering in his native tongue. Like the first time she had done in her world. "I hadn't set it up to do that, Monsieur." He smiles at this, liking the familiarity she is showing him. "Cher, were we lovers? Because you are talking to me as if we were intimate." He questions.

She gets closer to him. "We were. Just not romantically. Despite the attraction between us. We loved other people. We became the best of friends however. There for each other in our hardest times. And you called me your belle, Remy LeBeau." The smirk remains at this knowledge. He isn't a charmer for nothing. "I apologize for the change in the situation. I had wanted to see how you would fare." He responds. "Come, let me fix my mistake. My belle you say." He says. The two walking out side by side.


Adjusting to this way of life is as difficult as she thought. Nate quickly fits in with the younger generation, while for her it isn't as easy. She knows this world is different from hers. But hers hardened her. And trying to make the distinction between some of the team that were initially her enemies aren't in this world. This is no truer than with Alex, who constantly tries to reach out to her. It took her some time to rectify that this Alex isn't hers.

They actually become close, like siblings are supposed to. Though, she keeps him at arm's length for a long period before finally letting him in. She spends time with the rest of her family. But more with Rachel, both Nates and Jean. While keeping interaction constant with Scott, Alex, Remy, Clarice and Kitty. Taking a job as one of the professors all the while taking a page from the others and admiring Xavier. It is also around this time that things start changing.


She quickly learns about the other heroes that exist out there. In fact, she meets one of them unexpectedly. Which in turn, leads to meeting his team and family. She is shopping with Rachel and Jean. The Xmen almost immediately started to call her Red, so she and her niece/her counterpart wouldn't get confused. "We'll be back. Are you sure you will be okay?" Jean asks.

"I'll be fine. I know I am still getting used to this life. But I have dealt with far worse." She turns to Rachel (her niece/counterpart) whom is just as concerned. She has seen the horrors in her niece's mind, so she knows that adjusting isn't as easy as she says. "I assure you I will be okay. Go where you plan to. I'll find my way back." She responds.

The two women slowly turn and walk away. Their reluctance to leave her alone evident. She waits until they are gone, before walking into the store. She has been looking around for half an hour when the building unexpectedly shakes. She ignores it. But when more tremors follow, she takes charge. And tries to direct the panicked crowd safely out of the store.

Upon leaving the facility, she sees one of the strangest beings she has ever seen. And that is definitely saying something, because she has seen her fair share. Once she is sure that everyone is safely away from the soon to be destroyed building. She takes to the air. Initiating a fight with the being. She is holding her own, when it unexpectedly gets the drop on her.

She is sent flying. Before she can get her bearing and collide into the structure they sent her toward, she is halted in midair. She turns to see why she has stopped moving, only to see a man hovering, holding her in his arms. But what gets her more is that he seems to be on fire. Yet clearly by the lack of his reaction, this is the furthest thing from the truth.

She is astounded until he opens his mouth. "Well, if it isn't my lucky day. It has been awhile since a beautiful woman has fallen into my arms." He tells her. She puts her hand on his chest, slowly pushing in order to get out of his embrace. "I'm far from flattered, especially with a more pressing matter at hand." She says remaining motionless in midair also. Bringing the Phoenix out. She can tell this fascinates the man.

She leaves that as a lingering thought before throwing herself in the fight. She sees a group appear who assist her and the man. This spikes her curiosity for she thought only beings like the Xmen existed. Almost all of them are dressed in blue. And have what appears to be a four somewhere on each's uniform. So, the fire man must have one as well.

She is more than ready this time. The being gets the drop on her once more. But she stops herself in midair. Powering herself up by harnessing the Phoenix's strength, she hits back. Sending her opponent into the building causing it to collapse. She picks up on their mental activity and knows the punch has far from put them out of commission.

She sees that the others take over. She lets gravity pull her down. Letting them take over, since clearly, they have dealt with this being before. The brown-haired man opens what seems to be a doorway, to what she doesn't know. They turn to her after the situation has been handled. A boy and a woman like the creature come out of nowhere.

"Thank you for your assistance. I must say your capabilities are interesting. Who are you?" The brown-haired man questions. Before she can respond, she feels an arm laying around her shoulder. "She's my date." The fiery man answers. She moves away, but not before seeing the alien woman's reaction to this. "Sorry, sparky. But you and I will never happen." Her reply has two of them laughing. While the brown-haired man simply smiles, picking up the child.

"That was definitely funny. It not every day you get shot down, little brother" The blonde says. "Forgive our manners, or lack therefore of." The woman continues. Red comes to learn their codenames later. But for now, the blonde introduces them by names alone. "I'm Susan Richards. This is Benjamin Grimm. Lyja Storm, of course my brother Johnathon Storm. And Lyja's husband."

She turns to the brown-haired man and the blonde children. "This is my husband, Reed Richards. And our son Franklin Richards." Sue tells her. "And you, beautiful?" She turns to the male Storm behind her. She sees why he is so confident, now that he has retracted his power. She would be lying, if she said he is unattractive, because that would not be the case. But she has long ago given her heart to another. And very few men, if any can compare to him.

She faces the others as she answers. "I am Rachel Maximoff." Sue turns to Reed. "Maximoff, should we contact the twins. And tell them?" She asks. Rachel interrupts her. "I come from a different reality, much like my counterpart." She tells them. "We've seen your abilities before. Though have never seen someone master this entity." Reed replies.

"Wait a minute, I saw a glimpse in my niece's mind. And saw that her and your son wind up together." She says. Sue reaffirms this. "They do. And come to have a child. We've met him. He imprisoned Reed. We had thought him dead at the time." Mrs. Richards informs her. "Clearly you are married to Pietro Maximoff." Ben says.

"Yes, I was." She answers looking away. The emotions still latching on. She of course expects it, he hasn't even been gone a month. The Human Torch gets closer to her. "As weird as it sounds, you are welcome to join us. You are family in a way. If your counterpart hooks up with my nephew in the future in this other reality." He says. She looks and sees all of them nodding. Even Lyja, despite her hesitation due to Johnny flirting with her.

"I thank you for the invitation. I must decline though. I will visit from time to time however. I know where to find you." She gets ready to leave, when the Phoenix speaks through her. "Be wary, the future is grim. And keep your young one safe. He will be the key." She is gone after this, leaving the Fantastic Four baffled and fearful of her omen pertaining to the boy they all hold dear.


She lands in the lawn of the mansion. She sees Jean sitting on the steps, while Rachel comes running to her. And stops in front of her. "Aunt Red, what took you so long to get back?" Rachel asks. The elder counterpart puts her arm around the younger's shoulder. "Come on, your mom is waiting for us." She says steering her toward the other red head.

"It was amazing. I know I haven't been here long. And definitely didn't know that other heroes existed. But I met some. They call themselves the Fantastic Four. And they asked me to join them. But I declined. I already have a team and family. Though I told them that I would visit." She tells the females. They are quickly joined by more members of the team.

She smiles upon seeing them. Scott, Alex, both Nate's and Remy appear along with Kitty, Nightcrawler, Angel. And a few of the younger members Jubilee, Paige and Samuel Guthrie, and Jono Starsmore. Seeing some familiar faces amongst those who were enemies in her world eases her hesitancy. At least, she knows that some things haven't changed.


The ball appears out of nowhere. And Remy tells her she will be on his team. He starts explaining the dynamics of the game. She takes the position directed to her. Rachel and Jean join her team as well. Kitty yells in the background for her not to listen to Remy's instructions. That he is misleading her. She pays no mind, due to being used to his personality. Evidentially, some things don't change no matter what world it is. She can't stop smiling. She can't even recall the last time she did so. Committing to keeping this memory entombed in her brain.


She starts dreaming of a being who looks like Magneto. But she knows something isn't right about it. She senses some mixture of what seems like Xavier. But that can't be right. He would never succumb to the darkness. She has seen enough into his mind to know that he isn't that type of person. Granted everyone has a good and bad side to them.


He isn't the type to consciously do so. This thought has her spring up in bed. She gets out of bed. She knows the thought is so disturbing she needs to clear her head. She has been wandering the halls for about twenty minutes when she comes across one of her least favorite people. Though this is the moment their relationship will change.

She turns to walk away upon seeing him. "Wait, please!" Comes out of his mouth before he can think. She halts her movement. "Why do you hate me?" He questions. "I don't hate you." She responds. "Then why?" He inquires further his voice closer to her than before. He is standing in front of her when she answers.

"It is difficult to discern the between you two. My mind knows you aren't him. But my emotions try to tell me otherwise, after all the hurt he left in his wake. It actually is messing with my head. Adjusting to the differences isn't as easy as I thought it would be." She finishes. He can see the haunting of her world in her eyes.

"Come." He tells her gently. She follows him, knowing that the animosity between them that she is causing has to stop at some point. He has tried to reach her constantly, only for her to rebuff him every time. She knows her constant rejection hurts him. And this is his final attempt to do so. If she does so again, he will know she simply wants nothing to do with him.

And that is not true. She wants to know him. She has seen he has never been the monster hers was. This time it is up to her, which is why she trails him. He leads her to the staircase. He sits as she follows his lead, taking the seat right next to him. But not completely losing her guard. "You're right. I'm sorry. I shouldn't have held any of his actions against you, because you are nothing like him.

And yet, the same because you have the capability like everyone else to change. I never should have prolonged this. It hurt you in the end. And honestly i never meant for that to happen." She tells him. He slowly and hesitantly puts his arm around her, not wanting to startle her. She accepts the gesture, laying her head against his shoulder. "I just want to know my big sister." He tells her.

He turns to her. "So, what is bothering you?" He asks. "Why would something be bothering me?" She answers back. "Why else would you be up at this hour?" He questions back. "And you?" She replies. He starts laughing. She becomes curious at his response. He explains when he gets his composure. "I didn't know we were playing twenty questions." He informs her.

She can't help but smile at this. The name of the game self-explanatory. She feels the joy from how he was able to make her feel something positive radiate off him. This actually winds up causing a connection being formed. Allowing him to see into her mind. "No. He would never." He whispers. "It's nothing." He looks at her with a knowing look. "I just want to make sure before I start throwing accusations. Please don't say anything." She tells him.