Lies and Secrets, part 2
By Rogue8
Disclaimer: Everyone that isn't Marvel's is mine.
Author's note: Nobody reviewed the last part! ::sobs:: Don't you
like me?
Sandy opened her eyes, her vision blurry
where the hell am I? She looked around, realization
setting in. New York. Sam. But what... Nikky!
She looked around the room and saw Serena lying in the bed to the
right.
Rena? You okay?
she's resting
who's this?
Jean.
Where's Nikky? Is she okay?
she'll be okay.
What happened?
We were hoping you could tell us that. Starting with who the
girl was.
I don't know. I'd never seen her before.
-a lab building, LA, the next day-
Two men stand before a desk, looking nervous.
What is it now?
We've run into a small problem.
Which would be?
Our agent, she, um lost it'.
As was planned.
But they were injured. More than we expected.
And our girl escaped, correct?
One of the men shakes slightly.
N-no. Our operative was terminated.
The man is psionicaly thrown against the far wall and held there.
Fool! I should have been told of this immediately! They
said you were the best. I tire of incompetence.
He closes his hand and the man screams in pain, then falls to the
floor and lays there, motionless. He waves his hand and the other
man jumps.
Dispose of him.
Two men come into the room and leave with the body.
and the boys?
They are due to arrive at the designated spot tomorrow.
Do they have any knowledge of the plan?
A smile spread across the smaller man's face. No
knowledge whatsoever. I can personally attest to that fact.
Oh, and I'm sure that you're trust
worthy enough that I can believe everything you tell me.
he replies sarcastically.
I-I'm positive that they have no memories of their
time here.
For your sake you best be right.
Anything else, sir?
Do you have any children?
The younger man gave a slight tremor at the thought of what he
might be planning for his family.
Oh, relax. I wouldn't hurt them.
Yes, three sons.
Then I need not remind you how important it is to me that
my children not be harmed.
He picks up a small picture frame on the corner of his desk. Two
children, a tall girl with light blue and green hair, and a boy,
shorter than his sister, with dirty blond hair and bright blue
eyes. Standing on a beach, holding their surf boards and smiling.
A testament to better times. For him at least. He sets it down
and tries to get back to work.
-back at the mansion-
Britney paced in her room. Bobby walked in.
What, no hug? he asked, a mock hurt look on his face.
Britney walks through him. Don't do that! It's
creepy.
Sorry, popsicle. No holograms.
What's up?
I know those girls from somewhere, but I can't think
of where.
Relax. maybe you saw them in Sam's head or something.
Yeah, I guess that's it. She said, positive it
wasn't.
She followed him out of the room and down the stairs. Jubilee was
standing at the front door.
Hey. I'm John, and that's Seth. This is gonna
sound strange,
Try me.
Okay, are there three girls here? Tall, blond? They would
have come, like, yesterday.
I...I'm sorry, I can't-
Britney came up and opened the door all the way.
Seth, John! oh, I missed you guys so much! she says,
and hugs them, her blue and green hair flying around.
They're okay, Jubes. Seth's my little brother.
But Scott said-
Screw Scott. Britney said, as Scott walked into the
room.
Who are they? He asked.
Relax. It's my little bro. and his friend.
Are they safe?
He's not smart enough to hide anything from me.
-team meeting, three hours later-
Hank, Scott, Bobby, Britney, Sam, Jean, Cable, Remy, Ororo, Logan,
Alex, Lorna, John and Seth sat in the living room.
So, one-eye, there any reason for us bein' here?
I would like to discuss or new arrivals.
In't dat what we been doin' for de last t'ree
days?
They've been here for three days? Why'd they want
to get here so fast?
I believe that might have something to do with our other
visitor, the young Mrs. Creed.
Logan growled at the name.
Oh, man. Krystal was here?
You knew her?
Yeah. Krystal used to hang out with her. I'm surprised
she didn't kill anyone.
Then you know what happened? Britney asked him.
Hey, you think I'd know they were hurt and not know
what happened to her?
And you're okay with it?
She was no good. She took off last year, I figured she was
long gone.
How'd you know they were hurt?
John tapped the side of his head. I was listening.
If you two would excuses us, there are a few matters that
we must handle privately. Scott said.
John shrugged. Sure. Um, could we see them?
Britney stood up.
I'll take them down. She volunteered.
No, I know where they are. Besides, they want to talk to
you.
They leave and Britney sits back down.
So, what do you want to know? She asks.
Why didn't you tell us you have a brother?
Honestly? I thought he was dead.
An alarm goes off.
Oh my stars and garters! That's coming from the med-lab!
Hank exclaims as they run out of the room.
-Med-lab-
Two men burst into the med-lab.
John manages to get out before the first man
hits him in the back of the head, knocking him out.
Four more men burst into the room, one of them grabbing Seth
while another put a nullifier around his neck. Three of them
grabbed Serena and Sandy. The other two look at each other.
Where are the other two? The first asked.
The second looked at the small computer unit he was holding in
his hand. The little one's over there. he
pointed to the far bed. The other's coming. I'll
get her. The rest of you clear out. He ordered.
The others left, and he stood, waiting. All the x-men but Jean
and Jubilee burst into the room, and he calmly pushed a button on
the shoulder of jacket. The x-men put their hands over their ears
to try to stop the sound, and he walked over, picked up Britney,
and left.
-the lab-
Sir, they've returned.
In good condition?
Your two are fine. Two others have minor injuries. The
young one's are more severe, but I assure you that they will
be in fine condition for your needs. And all of the injuries were
caused by our, unstable', agent.
Good. Are they in their rooms?
Not presently...but we can awaken them if you wish.
No, let them sleep. He said, and waved his hand,
sending the smaller man running out of the room.
-Xavier's-
Jean and Jubilee went down to the med-lab, having felt a small
portion of the sound waves that had temporarily paralyzed the
others. Jean stopped at the bottom of the stairs, the others
beginning to recover.
What happened? Where are they? she asked Wolverine,
the only fully conscious one.
Buncha guys took
Jubilee saw a pair of feet sticking out from beside the bed. Her
and Jean walked over to find John lying on the floor.
Are you all right? Jean asked him.
he asked before loosing consciousness again.
-the lab-
Sandy woke up and realized that she was no longer in the med-lab.
She looked around, finding the room vaguely familiar. Serena?
Nikky? Are you there?
I am, Serena answered, But I don't know
where she is.
Where are we?
A voice she didn't know answered, Don't you
remember? You spent the first five years of your life here.
Who are you? Where are we? And where's Nicole?
He laughed.
My, but you are impatient. Thought I'd gotten rid of
all those, unwanted, characteristics. Well, a slight mental
modification should fix that little problem.
Where is she? She yelled at him.
She's in the medical unit. Do you really think that I'm
so heartless that I would let her die? he asked in a
mocking tone.
Why'd you bring us here? Why couldn't you just
leave us alone? We aren't your toys to play with.
Oh, but you are. I created you, and I can destroy you.
She stood up and looked him in the eye. What do you mean?
you, you can't have created us. I-I know my family.
You know who I selected to raise you. You have no idea who
your real parents are.
Really? Then tell me. Tell me who they are. And why you
created us.
Fine. You were to be my great tools. My power. I took the
finest in genetic materials, I succeeded where all others had
failed. When I felt the time was right you were aged. You were to
begin training. Then, your guardians went against me. They
abandoned the cause, and took you with them. I've searched
for a year, and finally, you're mine again.
But who are our parents?
That you shall find out in good time. You really are much
to impatient.
-back at the mansion-
The remaining x-men sat in the lab while Hank checked them. Scott
held his head in pain. Hank began to walk over to him, but he
held up a hand. No, I'm okay.
Scott, I must insist that you allow me to-
I'm used to headaches. I'm okay.
Uhng, what happened? John asked, waking up.
Hank walked over to him.
We were hoping you could tell us.
Where is everyone?
That was our question for you.
Are you accusing me of something?
Well, it is rather suspicious, you arrive, and suddenly
they're taken.
I didn't have anything to do with this!
He's right, Hank. Jean said.
Jean, you know he has psionic abilities. How do you know we
can believe him?
Because he's my son.
Questions? Comments? Random psyco babble? Annoying younger
siblings? send 'em to me at firefly254@hotmail.com