Well, I forgot to bring copies of my previous chapter with me, so I kinda
forgot where I was in the story. I'll try to keep it together as best I
can, but I'm a little distressed right now. They killed of one of my
favorite characters in a book series I'm reading. It was very, very sad.
Oh, I'm rambling. Silly me, I'll get to the story now.
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Daniel's nightmares kept persisting. The worst one was on Friday. This time, he saw himself and the rest of the X-men. There was a huge compound, and he could feel the cries of anguish and sadness from inside. The scene then shifted to a battleground. Pieces of Sentinels, bodies, and blood were everywhere. There were some men dressed in uniform, and the others were mutants. A war is coming a voice said.
He turned around, "Who's there?"
A friend. A war is coming. Many hardships await you and your friends. Xavier is not to be trusted. Neither are Sinister and Magneto. Their promises of peace and power are tempting, but they are lies and will ultimately lead to the downfall or mutants or mankind.
"Why are you telling me this? How can you know all this?"
I have seen it. A great battle is coming. Many lives will be extinguished. You and your companions will decide the fate of our race.
"So you are a mutant? But why didn't you tell the others?"
They watch me constantly. To contact the others means risking discovery. You were the only one who responded to my subconscious distress call. I am allowed to contact you because they believe that I am searching for more mutants to bring to these facilities. I was lucky to be able to get through to you.
The scene shifted again. This time they were inside the building, or one like it. Human guards beat and raped mutants. The dead were mutilated and fed to the dogs. The screams echoed through the halls, but nobody cared. The pain he felt was incredible. It wasn't like a physical pain, but more of an ache on his mind. Like his soul could feel them suffering.
"These places exist? But how? I thought that the Mutant Registration Act hasn't even been considered for voting yet."
Most mutants believe that most humans would fear and hate mutants. Actually, the percentage of people who hate mutants to this degree is incredibly small. The rest of the people just dislike us like any other minority that has been introduced to society. It is the fanatics that stir these people up against us. They are led to believe that we are all dangerous. Many of these people hide secrets like these to 'protect' the people. In reality, they are only making sure that they have support before finally revealing these camps.
The scene began shifting again. There were scenes of pain, but also scenes were there seemed to be peace. It shifted to a scene much like the first. Mutants were publicly beaten and killed. It was horrible
"What are these?"
These are possible futures. On any and every path you take, the trials will be many. Friends may die, your wills tested. There will come a time when you all must choose your path. Since your group is one of the strongest, your decision will be crucial to the outcome. The time will come when you will have to choose whether or not to use it.
Just when he thought he could take no more of the pain, he found himself outside in a street. There was no fighting or disputes, People that were clearly mutants walked outside with normal people. Not only was there no fighting, people smiled and talked and laughed like the oldest friends would.
"Use what?"
You're mutations. You all have great power that is yet to be unlocked.
"You mean evolution? Control over our powers?"
Much more than that. You yourself have immense power, but for you to get this power, there will be a terrible price that you can only pay.
Daniel felt something inside, almost hidden. A darkness. A black, inky wave of rage and hatred. And through all this, there was a power stored. It was incredible. Daniel had never felt anything like this before.
"My mutation? But I can't carry that kind of power!"
You have not yet fully evolved. None of you have. With time and experiences, control may be found. You may not realize it, but all of you can be stronger than Xavier will let you believe. You're friend Rogue is a good example. Her control gene has manifested. She has the control she has dreamed of. But she does not know it yet.
"Rogue? She can control her powers? But since when? And why hasn't her sessions with the Professor shown anything?"
She has been able to control it for a long while now. Do you remember the session where she was touched you?"
Daniel's thoughts went back to the program. "Yes, but she was unconscious. I thought I just couldn't feel it because I had too much power for her to take off."
No. She saw you pick her up. Her subconscious knew you were a friend, and kept her power from hurting you. All other times when she has touched someone was when she wanted to take his or her powers, so she did. As for Xavier, he found out during a bioscan. He saw that a gene had activated that let her control her power. Whenever he had sessions with her. He forced her mind to activate her power, breaking down her control. He fears that this might begin to end his control over you all. Trust him no longer. I have no more time, I fear they may be suspicious. Tell Rogue of her control , but make it appear like a new event. If Xavier found out that you knew what he is doing, you may all be in grave danger. I must go. Remember what I have said. Farewell.
Daniel dream ended and he awoke with a jerk. He glanced at the clock, 12:00. He rolled over and tried to get some more sleep before he broke the good news to Rogue.
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Tabitha woke up at around 10:30 to what felt like a large rumble in the mansion. Part of her thought, **Oh my God! Kitty dumped Lance.** Then she realized that the rumble came from inside the house. She looked over to see that Kellie was already gone. She went downstairs to see what was going on. She saw scorch marks over the walls that led to the danger room. There were tracks in the thick carpet that looked like somebody had been forcibly dragged there. She rushed down to the control room.
In the Danger Room, Beast was arguing with Logan, "I still don't think he's ready to go back into training already. He should have been out for at least another two days."
"Well, you can blame yourself for giving him so much of that medicine."
"Well how was I supposed to know that the energy he gathered would interact with the medicine?"
"You weren't. He's been bored all week, let him have some fun. Besides, Ray asked for it anyway."
Tabitha rushed in, "What happened?"
Jamie was about to start, but was cut off by Kellie.
"Sorry Jamie, but we need it short. Ray got drunk from Logan's booze. Ray get mad that Daniel didn't have to do Danger Room sessions this week. Ray make……unflattering remarks about Amanda,"
Rogue laughed, "That's putting it lightly."
"And before we knew it, Daniel was dragging Ray toward the Danger room by his hair."
"Oh. So who gets Ray's stereo after Daniel kills him?"
Logan smiled, "I do. I'm gonna pawn it off and see if I can buy back the booze he stole."
Jamie was hopping up and down, trying to get a better view, "Who's winning?"
Kurt had the best view, perched on the ceiling outside, "Do you really have to ask?"
Anything that came at Daniel was redirected at Ray. Ray tried to rush Daniel, hoping his size would help him win. Daniel grinned and a red saber appeared in his hand.
"My move!" cried Kellie
"Wouldn't that cut him in half?" Rogue asked Kellie.
"No. Red is his lowest intensity. It's basically like a regular pole except it's got a slight charge in it."
"So it's like a stun rod?"
"At that level it is."
The 'handle' extended to a pole. Daniel swept high with one end, and as Ray ducked it, he reversed direction and swept Ray's feet with the opposite side. He kicked him and Ray rolled to a stop about 10 feet away.
"This is like Star Wars!" said Jamie.
Ray fired a blast at Daniel, but he just caught it and used to energy to extend the pole into the ground like a vaulting pole. He landed next to Ray and blasted him another 20 feet. Ray fired from his position and Daniel stood there, absorbing it all. His eyes were glowing a yellowish green from the exhilaration and anger. He used Ray's energy to power up. He shot forward to Ray and punched him in the stomach. Ray's breath let out a faint whoosh as it left him. He folded over Daniel's hand in mid-air. Daniel brought his other arm across, blasting Ray. The bright blue beam left him smoking and still gasping for air.
Logan glanced at Kellie, "What's blue on a scale of 1 to 10?"
Kellie thought for a moment, "I guess about a 6 to 8."
Logan keyed the mike, "Let's keep it low power blasts down there."
Daniel gave a slight nod of his head. He walked over to Ray who was just now recovering. He grabbed him by his hair, "Do you want to take it back yet?"
Ray gritted his teeth and rattled off a few choice ideas about all his human friends.
He smiled slightly, "I was hoping you'd say something like that."
He held out his hand, and a silver orb formed.
"That's enough kid, he needs to be alive to do his chores."
Daniel dropped him on the ground, "I'm done with him."
The doors opened up and Kurt ported Beast and Ray to sick bay. Daniel walked outside and decided that it was time to tell Rogue. He went and got something to drink, then knocked on the door of Bayville's most famous recluse.
"Rogue? Can I talk to you for a sec?"
"What's up?" she asked as she opened the door.
"I wanna try something and see if it works."
"Why do ya need me for an what are ya gonna do?"
"It might help you with your powers."
She sighed, "Whatever. Come in."
Daniel stepped into the room and saw Kitty typing away at her laptop. She said hello and went back to work, typing furiously.
"So what do you want to do."
Daniel's aura flashed, "Just touch me and don't want to absorb me." He held out his hand.
She sighed, "I nevah do," she took off her glove, "But why not. It didn't hurt you the last time."
Daniel powered down just as she touched him, she quickly recoiled, "What are you doing?! Are you crazy?"
Kitty looked up from her computer, intrigued by what might happen.
"Just do it. Remember, you don't want to absorb me."
She stuck out her hand slowly, "If this goes wrong…,"
Their hands touched fingertips. Nothing.
Daniel motioned to Kitty, "You try."
Rogue was stunned, "Wait…that might have been…well…I just…"
Kitty hopped up, "C'mon Rogue, you can't, like give up just because you take a few memories." She held up her hand, "High five!"
Rogue moved her hand up and hit Kitty's gently, and then held it there. Her face was stunned. She moved her hand and put two fingers on Kitty's forehead, then her palm. Kitty looked a little nervous, but then mirrored Rogue's growing smile. Rogue grabbed Kitty's nose on the inside of her fore and middle finger and brought her other hand to smack it down.
"OW!"
Rogue started laughing. Then gave Kitty a huge hug.
"Somebody saw Three Stooges."
Rogue was still laughing and smacked Daniel upside the head. "Ow! Hey, if you're gonna be so physical…"
Rogue gave him a crushing hug, "THANK YOU!" she yelled. Her laughter was echoing off the halls.
Remy poked his head in, "Is Remy dreaming or la femme laughing?"
Rogue sailed through the air and gave Remy a kiss. Remy blinked in shock for a moment, then returned it.
"Awww. That's like, so sweet. A first kiss."
Daniel wiped an imaginary tear from his eye, "It's a Kodak moment."
Rogue was too busy laughing after the kiss to care, and she raced down the hall.
"Somebody is going hug-happy." Said Kitty.
"Yeah, but I guess if anybody has a right to it's her." Said Daniel.
The laughter now filled the hall as Rogue found her next victim. She had Kurt in a huge hug and they were both laughing. Jean came out into the hall.
"What's going on?"
Rogue leapt again and another victim was found.
This continued on for about half an hour as Rogue hugged each and every person of her family. Tears of joy accompanied Rogue's laughter, she could finally do what she had longed for for so many years. Perhaps the person who was the most surprised was Xavier. He played it off well though, and laughed along with everyone else. His face when Rogue had first hugged him was priceless however. After everyone calmed down, Rouge and Remy went of to go clubbing somewhere after swearing an oath to keep their actions PG-13 to Logan. They arrived home later holding hands.
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Xavier for perhaps the first time since his power emerged was left clueless as to what could have brought this on. He made it seem to Rogue that her power would never be controlled, and had assumed that she would never try to control it on her own. He cursed himself and didn't wonder how come Daniel had decided to take the risk. Everyone went to bed with a lighter heart, now that one of their friends had had her dream come true.
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Well, all I can say is that there isn't much to do in St. Louis when you don't know where to go. After about 20 something rounds of Yu-gi-oh the card game and 50 games of pool, I got the idea for this. I need some input people. The crucial time is coming. What do you want to see? I have got lots of flexibility with this plot I'm forming, so if you would like something done just ask. Thanks for reading. I'll write again.
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Daniel's nightmares kept persisting. The worst one was on Friday. This time, he saw himself and the rest of the X-men. There was a huge compound, and he could feel the cries of anguish and sadness from inside. The scene then shifted to a battleground. Pieces of Sentinels, bodies, and blood were everywhere. There were some men dressed in uniform, and the others were mutants. A war is coming a voice said.
He turned around, "Who's there?"
A friend. A war is coming. Many hardships await you and your friends. Xavier is not to be trusted. Neither are Sinister and Magneto. Their promises of peace and power are tempting, but they are lies and will ultimately lead to the downfall or mutants or mankind.
"Why are you telling me this? How can you know all this?"
I have seen it. A great battle is coming. Many lives will be extinguished. You and your companions will decide the fate of our race.
"So you are a mutant? But why didn't you tell the others?"
They watch me constantly. To contact the others means risking discovery. You were the only one who responded to my subconscious distress call. I am allowed to contact you because they believe that I am searching for more mutants to bring to these facilities. I was lucky to be able to get through to you.
The scene shifted again. This time they were inside the building, or one like it. Human guards beat and raped mutants. The dead were mutilated and fed to the dogs. The screams echoed through the halls, but nobody cared. The pain he felt was incredible. It wasn't like a physical pain, but more of an ache on his mind. Like his soul could feel them suffering.
"These places exist? But how? I thought that the Mutant Registration Act hasn't even been considered for voting yet."
Most mutants believe that most humans would fear and hate mutants. Actually, the percentage of people who hate mutants to this degree is incredibly small. The rest of the people just dislike us like any other minority that has been introduced to society. It is the fanatics that stir these people up against us. They are led to believe that we are all dangerous. Many of these people hide secrets like these to 'protect' the people. In reality, they are only making sure that they have support before finally revealing these camps.
The scene began shifting again. There were scenes of pain, but also scenes were there seemed to be peace. It shifted to a scene much like the first. Mutants were publicly beaten and killed. It was horrible
"What are these?"
These are possible futures. On any and every path you take, the trials will be many. Friends may die, your wills tested. There will come a time when you all must choose your path. Since your group is one of the strongest, your decision will be crucial to the outcome. The time will come when you will have to choose whether or not to use it.
Just when he thought he could take no more of the pain, he found himself outside in a street. There was no fighting or disputes, People that were clearly mutants walked outside with normal people. Not only was there no fighting, people smiled and talked and laughed like the oldest friends would.
"Use what?"
You're mutations. You all have great power that is yet to be unlocked.
"You mean evolution? Control over our powers?"
Much more than that. You yourself have immense power, but for you to get this power, there will be a terrible price that you can only pay.
Daniel felt something inside, almost hidden. A darkness. A black, inky wave of rage and hatred. And through all this, there was a power stored. It was incredible. Daniel had never felt anything like this before.
"My mutation? But I can't carry that kind of power!"
You have not yet fully evolved. None of you have. With time and experiences, control may be found. You may not realize it, but all of you can be stronger than Xavier will let you believe. You're friend Rogue is a good example. Her control gene has manifested. She has the control she has dreamed of. But she does not know it yet.
"Rogue? She can control her powers? But since when? And why hasn't her sessions with the Professor shown anything?"
She has been able to control it for a long while now. Do you remember the session where she was touched you?"
Daniel's thoughts went back to the program. "Yes, but she was unconscious. I thought I just couldn't feel it because I had too much power for her to take off."
No. She saw you pick her up. Her subconscious knew you were a friend, and kept her power from hurting you. All other times when she has touched someone was when she wanted to take his or her powers, so she did. As for Xavier, he found out during a bioscan. He saw that a gene had activated that let her control her power. Whenever he had sessions with her. He forced her mind to activate her power, breaking down her control. He fears that this might begin to end his control over you all. Trust him no longer. I have no more time, I fear they may be suspicious. Tell Rogue of her control , but make it appear like a new event. If Xavier found out that you knew what he is doing, you may all be in grave danger. I must go. Remember what I have said. Farewell.
Daniel dream ended and he awoke with a jerk. He glanced at the clock, 12:00. He rolled over and tried to get some more sleep before he broke the good news to Rogue.
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Tabitha woke up at around 10:30 to what felt like a large rumble in the mansion. Part of her thought, **Oh my God! Kitty dumped Lance.** Then she realized that the rumble came from inside the house. She looked over to see that Kellie was already gone. She went downstairs to see what was going on. She saw scorch marks over the walls that led to the danger room. There were tracks in the thick carpet that looked like somebody had been forcibly dragged there. She rushed down to the control room.
In the Danger Room, Beast was arguing with Logan, "I still don't think he's ready to go back into training already. He should have been out for at least another two days."
"Well, you can blame yourself for giving him so much of that medicine."
"Well how was I supposed to know that the energy he gathered would interact with the medicine?"
"You weren't. He's been bored all week, let him have some fun. Besides, Ray asked for it anyway."
Tabitha rushed in, "What happened?"
Jamie was about to start, but was cut off by Kellie.
"Sorry Jamie, but we need it short. Ray got drunk from Logan's booze. Ray get mad that Daniel didn't have to do Danger Room sessions this week. Ray make……unflattering remarks about Amanda,"
Rogue laughed, "That's putting it lightly."
"And before we knew it, Daniel was dragging Ray toward the Danger room by his hair."
"Oh. So who gets Ray's stereo after Daniel kills him?"
Logan smiled, "I do. I'm gonna pawn it off and see if I can buy back the booze he stole."
Jamie was hopping up and down, trying to get a better view, "Who's winning?"
Kurt had the best view, perched on the ceiling outside, "Do you really have to ask?"
Anything that came at Daniel was redirected at Ray. Ray tried to rush Daniel, hoping his size would help him win. Daniel grinned and a red saber appeared in his hand.
"My move!" cried Kellie
"Wouldn't that cut him in half?" Rogue asked Kellie.
"No. Red is his lowest intensity. It's basically like a regular pole except it's got a slight charge in it."
"So it's like a stun rod?"
"At that level it is."
The 'handle' extended to a pole. Daniel swept high with one end, and as Ray ducked it, he reversed direction and swept Ray's feet with the opposite side. He kicked him and Ray rolled to a stop about 10 feet away.
"This is like Star Wars!" said Jamie.
Ray fired a blast at Daniel, but he just caught it and used to energy to extend the pole into the ground like a vaulting pole. He landed next to Ray and blasted him another 20 feet. Ray fired from his position and Daniel stood there, absorbing it all. His eyes were glowing a yellowish green from the exhilaration and anger. He used Ray's energy to power up. He shot forward to Ray and punched him in the stomach. Ray's breath let out a faint whoosh as it left him. He folded over Daniel's hand in mid-air. Daniel brought his other arm across, blasting Ray. The bright blue beam left him smoking and still gasping for air.
Logan glanced at Kellie, "What's blue on a scale of 1 to 10?"
Kellie thought for a moment, "I guess about a 6 to 8."
Logan keyed the mike, "Let's keep it low power blasts down there."
Daniel gave a slight nod of his head. He walked over to Ray who was just now recovering. He grabbed him by his hair, "Do you want to take it back yet?"
Ray gritted his teeth and rattled off a few choice ideas about all his human friends.
He smiled slightly, "I was hoping you'd say something like that."
He held out his hand, and a silver orb formed.
"That's enough kid, he needs to be alive to do his chores."
Daniel dropped him on the ground, "I'm done with him."
The doors opened up and Kurt ported Beast and Ray to sick bay. Daniel walked outside and decided that it was time to tell Rogue. He went and got something to drink, then knocked on the door of Bayville's most famous recluse.
"Rogue? Can I talk to you for a sec?"
"What's up?" she asked as she opened the door.
"I wanna try something and see if it works."
"Why do ya need me for an what are ya gonna do?"
"It might help you with your powers."
She sighed, "Whatever. Come in."
Daniel stepped into the room and saw Kitty typing away at her laptop. She said hello and went back to work, typing furiously.
"So what do you want to do."
Daniel's aura flashed, "Just touch me and don't want to absorb me." He held out his hand.
She sighed, "I nevah do," she took off her glove, "But why not. It didn't hurt you the last time."
Daniel powered down just as she touched him, she quickly recoiled, "What are you doing?! Are you crazy?"
Kitty looked up from her computer, intrigued by what might happen.
"Just do it. Remember, you don't want to absorb me."
She stuck out her hand slowly, "If this goes wrong…,"
Their hands touched fingertips. Nothing.
Daniel motioned to Kitty, "You try."
Rogue was stunned, "Wait…that might have been…well…I just…"
Kitty hopped up, "C'mon Rogue, you can't, like give up just because you take a few memories." She held up her hand, "High five!"
Rogue moved her hand up and hit Kitty's gently, and then held it there. Her face was stunned. She moved her hand and put two fingers on Kitty's forehead, then her palm. Kitty looked a little nervous, but then mirrored Rogue's growing smile. Rogue grabbed Kitty's nose on the inside of her fore and middle finger and brought her other hand to smack it down.
"OW!"
Rogue started laughing. Then gave Kitty a huge hug.
"Somebody saw Three Stooges."
Rogue was still laughing and smacked Daniel upside the head. "Ow! Hey, if you're gonna be so physical…"
Rogue gave him a crushing hug, "THANK YOU!" she yelled. Her laughter was echoing off the halls.
Remy poked his head in, "Is Remy dreaming or la femme laughing?"
Rogue sailed through the air and gave Remy a kiss. Remy blinked in shock for a moment, then returned it.
"Awww. That's like, so sweet. A first kiss."
Daniel wiped an imaginary tear from his eye, "It's a Kodak moment."
Rogue was too busy laughing after the kiss to care, and she raced down the hall.
"Somebody is going hug-happy." Said Kitty.
"Yeah, but I guess if anybody has a right to it's her." Said Daniel.
The laughter now filled the hall as Rogue found her next victim. She had Kurt in a huge hug and they were both laughing. Jean came out into the hall.
"What's going on?"
Rogue leapt again and another victim was found.
This continued on for about half an hour as Rogue hugged each and every person of her family. Tears of joy accompanied Rogue's laughter, she could finally do what she had longed for for so many years. Perhaps the person who was the most surprised was Xavier. He played it off well though, and laughed along with everyone else. His face when Rogue had first hugged him was priceless however. After everyone calmed down, Rouge and Remy went of to go clubbing somewhere after swearing an oath to keep their actions PG-13 to Logan. They arrived home later holding hands.
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Xavier for perhaps the first time since his power emerged was left clueless as to what could have brought this on. He made it seem to Rogue that her power would never be controlled, and had assumed that she would never try to control it on her own. He cursed himself and didn't wonder how come Daniel had decided to take the risk. Everyone went to bed with a lighter heart, now that one of their friends had had her dream come true.
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Well, all I can say is that there isn't much to do in St. Louis when you don't know where to go. After about 20 something rounds of Yu-gi-oh the card game and 50 games of pool, I got the idea for this. I need some input people. The crucial time is coming. What do you want to see? I have got lots of flexibility with this plot I'm forming, so if you would like something done just ask. Thanks for reading. I'll write again.