Ch. 10 – Disaster
As Slash eased the Blackbird Blue to its hangar bay spot,
alarm klaxons rang on the hangar bay. Cyclops quickly motioned to Slash as they got off the plane.
"This way! I know
a faster route." They hopped on the
monorail that carries personnel in a matter of seconds from the hangar to the
main house. They hopped off, and took
the personnel elevator to the War Room. They ran in, and took their seats.
"I'm glad everyone is here. Sinister is on the prowl again. He's raided multiple hideouts of some of our allies. Banshee is gone. X-Factor informed us that Multiple Man and Strong Guy have been
abducted. Shaman is missing from Alpha
Force. And we feel that we may be his
next mutants he wants. Cyclops, is
Slash ready to handle the Blackbird by himself?" He nodded.
"Yeah I think so. He's got everything down."
"Good. He will remain here with Gambit, Wolverine,
Rogue and Shadowcat. You will take
Beast, Storm, Nightcrawler, Jean, Morph and Psylocke to his new hideout. We believe he has moved into Magneto's old
fortification at the heart of the Bermuda Triangle. Cyclops, you take Blackbird Gold, and Slash will handle the
Blackbird Blue. We're to get in, defeat
Sinister, and get our mutant friends out of there. Slash's Blue Team will act as reserve. Let's get going." The
Gold Team left, and the Blue Team went to chill.
"Hey bub, why did I get put in reserve? I think these" Snikt! "obligate me to go
first string." Xavier turned to him.
"I have a bad feeling about this mission. I feel that Sinister has laid a trap for
Cyclops and Jean. You're my best fighter. You may need to rescue Gold Team." Although
Wolverine was still scowling, he had to admit Xavier was right. He withdrew his claws and walked away
disgusted.
Blackbird Gold took off quickly, and Cyclops headed them
for the Bermuda Triangle. The other
five members were preparing themselves for the upcoming fight with
Sinister. Jean came and comforted her
husband, who she saw was troubled.
"What's wrong Scott? I don't even have to probe your mind to see that you are troubled."
"What if this is a trap? Sinister has always been after you and me. Could this be his trap to get our genes?" Jean shrugged.
"I don't know Scott. I don't know." They continued
on toward Sinister's base.
Meanwhile back at the ranch, Shadowcat was resting comfortably
in her quarters when there was a knock on the door. She went over to it, and Slash was waiting patiently
outside. She just stared.
"Oh. It's
You." She turned to go back to her bed,
and let the door close on itself. Slash
stuck his hand in the door and forced it back.
"We need to talk." She didn't look at him when he said that.
"No we don't. We
have nothing more to say."
"Well I say we do." He grabbed her chin, and turned her so she looked at him. "Well, I'm sorry." Tears were flowing from her eyes. He took her in his arms. "I didn't hurt you did I?"
"Physically no. Emotionally…yes." She sobbed
into his big chest muscle, getting his uniform all wet.
"I'm sorry Kate. But I still need more time to grieve. I'm here for you. Let me make it
up to you." He leaned down and kissed
her on the forehead. "Is that
better?" She shook her head. "Where does it still hurt?" She pointed to her cheek. He kissed it. "Does that make it all better?" Again, she shook her head. "Where does it still hurt?" She
pointed to her lips. "Alright. I can do that." He leaned down to kiss her, when the intercom went off.
"Blue Team members report to the War Room."
"Sorry Kate. Duty
calls." He turned to go. "I have to make sure this is fine with Erin
first." She nodded. "Come on. Let's go together." With his
hand on her shoulder, they headed down to the War Room.
Cyclops set the Blackbird Gold down on a level spot. The ramp went down, and Gold Team went
slowly down the steps. Nightcrawler was
left on the plane to act as tactical reserve on site. He could immediately teleport to join the main group in an
instant if there was trouble. Cyclops,
Storm, Jean, Beast, Morph, and Psylocke headed through a door and cautiously
explored the hallways to try and find their captured mutant friends. Suddenly, behind them, one of the steel
doors clamped shut. They all turned to
examine the door. Beast banged on it a
few times. He shook his head.
"It is solid metal of an unknown alloy. I am unsure whether we cannot break back
through this door."
"Then we go forward." Answered Cyke. "Nightcrawler,
we've run into some trouble."
"Ja? Was is it?"
"A solid metal door has closed behind us. Radio Xavier and tell him of this trouble,
then join us in here."
"Javolle Herr Cyclops. Please wait fur me to tell them."
Gold Team waited for Nightcrawler to radio the team. BAMF! He appeared out of nowhere.
"They know Herr Cyclops."
"Alright, let's go." They took off running down the halls. Soon they came to a huge room. There was a bunch of scientific equipment running and beeping. Beast approached one, and looked at what was
on the screen.
"Incredible. Sinister must be…"
"Tisk, tisk my dear Beast." Said a sinister voice from the dark. "It's not nice to play with other people's toys."
"Come out and show yourself Sinister!" cried Cyclops, as the team prepared for
battle.
"Mr. Sinister, at your service." He stepped out of the shadows as the rest of
his evil cohorts the Nasty Boys of George, Airbag, Vertigo, Ruckus, and
Slap. "Now, why are you here?"
"You've been abducting
mutants. We're here to get them back."
"You are…partially correct. You are also here to bring a mutant that I want. Ah, I have no time to talk now. George…finish them."
"Yeah. Right-o
boss." The Nasty Boys rushed at
them. Psylocke aimed straight for
Sinister, brandishing her psyionic knives.
"No no pretty lady. No playing with my boss." Slap
picked her up, spun her in the air, and threw her right at the X-Men. He knocked over Jean and Morph. Cyclops rushed to her aid, as George
encircled them.
"Well well. I got ya."
"Not quite Aussie." Cyclops blasts him. George
loosens his grip, and flies back. Nightcrawler teleported himself on Sinister's back. He began to fight Sinister, but Sinister
just blasted him with his powers. Airbag rushed Beast. Beast
nimbly avoided him. Both Airbag and
Slap retreat, pursued by Cyke, Beast and Storm. Unfortunately, they are blasted simultaneously by Vertigo and Ruckus. They all put their hands to their ears.
"AAAAAHHH! The
pain!" They slowly crumpled to the
floor and were knocked out. Sinister
folds his hands, and smirks.
"Hmm. The
supposed mighty X-Men. Fallen at my
feet. Hmm. Secure them. Drug up that
Nightcrawler. We don't want him to ruin
my little trap for an X-Men who did not come. I want Slash."
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