Prologue

This story was inspired by the films "X-Men" and "X2: X-Men United" (beware, some spoilers).

The author did not create the X-Men and does not wish to take credit for creating the X-Men.

This story has been given a PG-13 rating for language, violence, and slash.

AND THERE'S A RIDDLE IN HERE:

There are many fictitious organizations mentioned in the following story. One of these names is linked indirectly with the title of the story - "Chilly Down." Can anyone guess what the link is?