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Use a Mutant, to Catch a Mutant
(Unlikely Heroes Part II)
By
Moonchampion
Todd slowly opened the door to the ice cream parlor and stepped inside. As he entered he saw the girl standing behind the counter and smiled. The girl turned towards the chime of the bell as the door opened. She smiled as he entered. "Hi, Todd," she said.
"H-hey, Marty," said Todd. He walked towards the counter and took a seat. He sat down nervously and stared at the counter, too nervous to make eye contact.
"The usual, Todd?" Marty asked. Todd nodded. "Coming right up," she said. Marty turned to get a glass and spoon, and began making Todd a sundae. Todd stared at her, only blissful thoughts in mind as he watched her. He watched the way her black, silky hair flowed with her every movement. He even got a peek at her blue eyes as she flashed a glance at him. Marty finally came back with Todd's sundae. She placed the treat in front of him. "Oh, I forgot the spoon. Just a second."
Marty reached under the counter and grabbed a spoon. She handed to Todd, brushing her hand against his softly. "Here you go," she said with a smile.
"Th-th-thanks," said Todd. He heard Marty giggle as she walked away from. Todd sank in his chair, embarrassed. "Oh way-to-go, Todd!" he chided himself. "You really know how to impress her." Todd began to twirl his spoon in his sundae as he sighed.
Suddenly the door opened. In stepped a young woman and a teenaged boy. The boy had long white hair that was tied in a ponytail, and he was dressed completely in black. The woman with him had light brown hair. She wore black paints, a white shirt that hugged her figure, yet revealed her belly, and a short black jacket, which she left open.
The woman searched the ice cream shop, until she found who she was looking for. A smile spread across her face as her eyes landed on Marty. She nodded towards her companion and they walked over towards the counter. "Martinique Jason?" said Tanya.
Marty turned to face Tanya, first noticing her brown hair. "Yes, can I help you?" she asked.
"No," said Tanya. "You're the one that needs help. Joseph." Joseph stepped forward. He raised his hand into the air. The freezer containing the ice cream lifted off the floor and floated into the air, blocking any path of escape for Marty. Marty looked from side to side. There was no where to run. Marty closed her eyes.
Suddenly, the sound of a car fast approaching filled the ice cream shop. Tanya turned towards the door to see a car about to crash through the front door and hit them. "Joseph!" Tanya called. Joseph turned to face the car. He held out his hand, to use his powers to stop the car. However, the car kept coming. Tanya held up her hands as the car came crashing through the windows and headed directly towards her until… nothing. Tanya opened her eyes and smiled. "An illusion… she did it!" Tanya turned towards Marty who was still standing there, now afraid that her plan had failed. "Take her, Joseph."
Joseph took a few steps towards Marty, but didn't give very far. Todd's tongue whipped around his neck, and with a quick jerk Todd brought Joseph to the floor. As Joseph hit the floor, the freezer floating in the air crashed to the ground. Todd was sticking to the wall, as he sucked his tongue back into his mouth. "Yo, not so fast, eh?" said Todd. He leapt from the wall and drove both of his feet into Joseph's chest. He then, leapt off of Joseph and landed onto the counter.
Todd looked to see Tanya headed towards them. He opened his mouth and fired a glob of goop in her face. Tanya quickly fell to the floor, grasping at the goop. Todd then turned to Marty. "Come on!" he said. Todd took her into his arms, and started leaping towards the door. His tongue shot from his mouth, and wrapped around the leg of a chair. Todd slung the chair through the glass window and leapt out of the opening onto the street.
"You know those guys?!" he asked as he leapt away. "They got some kinda beef wit' you or somethin'?"
"No," she answered as Todd leapt through the air.
"Well we gotta lay low," he said. Todd leapt into an alley. There he set Marty down, and peeked around the corner. "I don't see 'em, yo," he said. He looked back to Marty. "You… you okay?"
"Yes, thank you, Todd," said Marty. She offered him a smile. "I guess you know that I'm a mutant now." Marty looked towards Todd. "A mutant... just like you."
Todd opened his mouth, but no words came out. "Uh, Marty," he began, "I know this is real bad timing and all, yo, but I was kinda wondering why you were always so nice to me."
Marty smiled and moved towards Todd. "I like you, Todd," she answered. Marty allowed a smile. "And I also think you're kinda cute."
"Really?!" said Todd. Marty laughed slightly and nodded. "Whoa! I… I… I don't know what to say, yo."
"You could always scream for help," came a voice. Todd and Marty looked in the direction that the voice had come. At the open end of the alley, the only way to escape, they saw Tanya and Joseph.
"Aaaahhhh!" shrieked Todd. His first reaction was to make a run for it, but he then saw Marty, backing away, afraid as well. Todd stepped in front of her. "If you want her… you gotta go through me!" Marty looked at Todd in surprise, but was happy that he stood up for her.
Joseph only arched an eyebrow at the pitiful display of chivalry. "That won't be a problem," he said. Joseph waved his hands, and garbage cans began to float in the air, and move on top of them. Suddenly, a large Dumpster turned over. The top opened and slowly started to slide towards Marty and Todd. The young teens slide against the wall. There was no escape, and they were about to be scooped into this garbage can like common trash.
Suddenly, the Dumpster came to a halt. Joseph, slightly perplexed lowered his hand. Then, he watched as the Dumpster was slid back across the alley. Joseph then turned his attention to the cause of the disturbance. On the other end of the alley stood Fred Dukes, and his hand was perched on the Dumpster that he had slid away from his friend.
The garbage cans that had been floating in the air suddenly crashed into the ground as large bricks from above crashed down on them. Then, from behind Fred stepped Wanda. She folded her arms as she stared across the alley to see Tanya and Joseph standing at the other end.
The ground began to shake, and the quake shook Tanya and Joseph off their feet and onto the ground. Suddenly, following a quick breeze, they found lollipops in their mouths and a can of soda in each of their hands. The looked at each other as another breeze swept by and then dashed towards the other end of the alley, where Pietro and Lance had stepped into view. "Ain't they cute?" said Pietro.
Lance took a step forward. "You okay, Todd?" he asked. Todd nodded. He grabbed Marty's hand and started towards his friends. Lance then turned his attention back to Joseph and Tanya. The pair was getting to their feet tossing the gifts that Pietro had left them aside. "Word to the wise… you don't mess with the Brotherhood."
Tanya looked at them and laughed. "You can't be serious?" she said. She shook her head and turned towards Joseph and looked back at the Brotherhood. "You have no idea who you're dealing with. Joseph… why don't you show them."
Joseph took a step forward, and then he began to float in the air. The crushed garbage cans began to float in the air once again. Even the garbage can lifted off of the ground and floated towards the center of the alley. The garbage cans began to circle over the Brotherhood. Suddenly, the sound of the garbage cans bending to their normal state filled the air. The Brotherhood marveled over the sight before drawing the same conclusion.
"Pietro… Wanda," said Lance. "His powers… they're just like… like…."
"Magneto," finished Tanya. "How perceptive of you... and how fitting that DNA responsible for bring you all together… will be what destroys you as well." Tanya nodded at Joseph, who without hesitation began his attack.
TO BE CONCLUDED…
