ONCE INSIDE
DISCLAIMER: M.X. Don't own them. Enjoy!
For some reason, Brennen's mind returned to the dance floor right then. That feeling of barreling down the highway in its blind twists and curves caused an itch in his fingers. It reminded him of the darkness he shared with Jordan. His palms rode the curve of her hips, nearly gripped to the woman like the SUV's tire treads as it sped along the highway. Both rides felt unending and both times of blindness (one due to a visual cloak) had been intriguing. That one song had them enveloped in a want both were all too aware of, but it'd been held off for so long. He should have kissed her months ago, his arms should have been around her right then and that night, he should have been lying next to her, nearly broken from making love. Those were thoughts that had him leaning on his pool stick.
"I didn't know what to think of this place."
" I know," The molecular agreed. " Sanctuary has that effect on people when they first see it."
"Shalimar said you cried when you saw it."
"Never believe the feral. She lives for drama."
A suppressed laugh escaped Brennen's throat as he stood. "Anyway, the real issue wasn't this place. It was Adam Kane."
Jordan had just taken the cloak off his temple. He'd heard the water before seeing it, panels of clear liquid cascaded into the feng shui pond. He stepped forward, his hands deep in the pockets of the black duster and padded a few steps before pausing.
"It's alright." Jordan said. He'd that quickly forgotten she was behind him.
"This is where you live?" he turned to see her lean against the doorway, watching with curious eyes.
"And work. Sanctuary is our central place of command. We work out, strategize and initiate any plans of action from here."
"It's big as hell."
She moved past him to start op the stairs. The elemental followed. "It's nice to have space. This is our dojo. We do our basic workouts and practice to computer generated attacks. The building also opens up to a secure stretch of coast- It's good to meditate outside."
So, the place has everything."
"YES, it does, Brennen." He turned to see the collection of people behind him. Jesse and Emma, he recognized, but the older man and the blonde were new. The man stepped forward, extending a hand. "I'm Adam. And this, is Mutant X."
Brennen shook the hand slowly, noting the man watching him. His eyes studied the elemental as if processing information.
"Let's see," He started again. "Well, y'know Jordan." Adam gestured to the woman. Brennen smirked over his shoulder at her. "And you met Jesse and Emma." The redhead waved while molecular extended a hand.
"Glad to see you got out." He said.
"You too." Brennen felt a little ease at having met some of them earlier. But his eyes fell back to the one he didn't.
"And this," Adam started, leaning back in gesture. "Is Shalimar." The blonde stepped forward, also shaking his hand. Brennen's eyes danced with interest. "A house full of beautiful women, he thought. No wonder Jesse smiles all the time.
"So, you're the reason Jordan didn't come home." Her grin was sensual and dangerous all at once.
"Yeah,,," he looked at the raven-haired woman whom was grinning. "She had me tied up."
"Whatever, dude."
"Before we get started." Adam interjected. "I want to run a scan on you, and make sure all you're injuries are taken care of. I also want to make sure that the drug they gave you didn't have any negative effects on your system."
"Didn't Jordan take care of that? When she healed me?"
"Yes, but being a new mutant, your DNA is constantly changing, evolving in its growth cycle. So a check up won't hurt. But it's up to you."
Brennen looked at the faces around him, each carrying a different look or thought. Finally, his eyes met the one he knew the longest. Jordan nodded silently. "Alright."
"GOOD!" Adam put a hand on his shoulder, leading him past everyone. "I just want to make sure you don't have any repercussions from the hormonal complex. It won't take long."
"Are you all new mutants, or what ever you call it?"
"Everyone but me. I was head of genetic research at a place called Genomax. There we cracked the genetic code, which abled science and medicine to cure hereditary components and stop disablements before a person was born. Everyone here has abilities as a result of those experiments."
"Yeah. Jesse told me something about his 'molecular reconfiguration'.
"Yes, Jesse has the ability to mass and phase his body, as you saw. Adam led him into a wide blue corridor that opened into the laboratory. The walls laced with computer screens and counters with three exam stations in the middle. "Now Jordan is one of the few mutants with multiple abilities. You saw how her healing properties work. She can regenerate herself quickly or heal others- the later leaves her momentarily weak. However, she's also an elemental- like yourself."
"An elemental?" Brennen sat back on the chair as Adam typed into the console. "She can throw electricity?"
"No." Thee older man's smile was almost comical. " Elemental refers to anyone who possess powers evident in nature. She has the ability to control and manipulate wind. Like Jesse, she can evaporate and move like a current with great speed. Or she can project it in force- creating a kind of invisible punch. She can also manipulate it to where she can fly."
Brennen listened quietly as the man continued.
"Emma is a telempath. She can both read and project emotions onto a person's mind. And Shalimar is a feral. Her genetic make-up was grafted with animal DNA, particularly that of a cat. She has superior strength and heightened senses." Adam turned to face the taller man, whose face was a mix of disbelief and amazement. "Don't worry, you'll soon see for yourself."
Brennen sat in the cold lab, on the cold exam table in his thin boxers. "Dude?" He said to Adam, whom was facing the computer. "Is this necessary? Don't I get a gown or some shit?"
"It's only momentary. This machine casts optic lasers, refracting images of the inner body and projecting them on screen. In the next instance, it makes any adjustments to your DNA. In your case, improving the electrical output. It's starting now."
"Look like everything's good, Mr. Mulray. That should adjust your powers to react a little more naturally."
"Yeah,,," The elemental produced a current in his left hand, watching how it shone brighter and stronger than normal. It felt different in his veins, flowing more so in his blood and pumping in his heart. "That feels a lot better, Thanks."
Adam shook his hand, after also watching the current, his eyes wide and studious all at once. "You're welcome. I'll leave so you can change."
For a while Brennen walked around, staying gout of the way of the others. But something brought him back to the laboratory. He stopped, suddenly moving into the shadows when seeing Jordan in the exam chair. Her long limbs stretched sexily over the black leather and chrome. For the first time, he got a good look at her, the woman was a mix of slim limbs and round curves, creating a soft athletic feel. She was strong without being so defined by detail. Adam's voice broke his thoughts.
"How long were you out when you healed Brennen the second time?"
"A few minutes maybe. When I woke up, he'd put me it the bed and was passed out on the other side."
"I can understand why. Even after you healed him, the exhaustion from the hormonal complex and the fatigue was enough to knock him out."
"That's a lot. Even for someone that size."
"I know." The older man looked at the screen. "So imagine what it did to your DNA when absorbing it. I'm surprised you were only out for minutes. We know that an aspect of your abilities are that they collect the absorbed contents and destroy them, but this time and with his size, it could have been dangerous- potentially fatal."
Jordan sat up, her sleek spine and shoulder giving way to full breasts and slender arms. A smirking Brennen crossed his arms as he leaned in closer. Adam continued. "Jesse told me about what happened to you in Hillview. He said you were slammed into the concrete."
"Nothing I can't handle."
"Well, Jordan, I know your abilities give you an advantage over most of us, and you're a stellar fighter, but-"
"I'm still human, I know."
"Thank you." Adam kissed the top of her head. "All off you are and I worry."
She leaned on the armrest; Brennen's eyes momentarily fell down her spine to the curve of her hips. He had to stop looking. Jordan sang sweetly, curling a loc around her finger. "If-I were- SHAL-I-MAR, you wouldn't say take it easy."
"Well, you two have different abilities and different reactions to the same situations. She's also been here longer-"
"And she's older,,,"
Adam grinned. "Don't let her hear you say that."
DISCLAIMER: M.X. Don't own them. Enjoy!
For some reason, Brennen's mind returned to the dance floor right then. That feeling of barreling down the highway in its blind twists and curves caused an itch in his fingers. It reminded him of the darkness he shared with Jordan. His palms rode the curve of her hips, nearly gripped to the woman like the SUV's tire treads as it sped along the highway. Both rides felt unending and both times of blindness (one due to a visual cloak) had been intriguing. That one song had them enveloped in a want both were all too aware of, but it'd been held off for so long. He should have kissed her months ago, his arms should have been around her right then and that night, he should have been lying next to her, nearly broken from making love. Those were thoughts that had him leaning on his pool stick.
"I didn't know what to think of this place."
" I know," The molecular agreed. " Sanctuary has that effect on people when they first see it."
"Shalimar said you cried when you saw it."
"Never believe the feral. She lives for drama."
A suppressed laugh escaped Brennen's throat as he stood. "Anyway, the real issue wasn't this place. It was Adam Kane."
Jordan had just taken the cloak off his temple. He'd heard the water before seeing it, panels of clear liquid cascaded into the feng shui pond. He stepped forward, his hands deep in the pockets of the black duster and padded a few steps before pausing.
"It's alright." Jordan said. He'd that quickly forgotten she was behind him.
"This is where you live?" he turned to see her lean against the doorway, watching with curious eyes.
"And work. Sanctuary is our central place of command. We work out, strategize and initiate any plans of action from here."
"It's big as hell."
She moved past him to start op the stairs. The elemental followed. "It's nice to have space. This is our dojo. We do our basic workouts and practice to computer generated attacks. The building also opens up to a secure stretch of coast- It's good to meditate outside."
So, the place has everything."
"YES, it does, Brennen." He turned to see the collection of people behind him. Jesse and Emma, he recognized, but the older man and the blonde were new. The man stepped forward, extending a hand. "I'm Adam. And this, is Mutant X."
Brennen shook the hand slowly, noting the man watching him. His eyes studied the elemental as if processing information.
"Let's see," He started again. "Well, y'know Jordan." Adam gestured to the woman. Brennen smirked over his shoulder at her. "And you met Jesse and Emma." The redhead waved while molecular extended a hand.
"Glad to see you got out." He said.
"You too." Brennen felt a little ease at having met some of them earlier. But his eyes fell back to the one he didn't.
"And this," Adam started, leaning back in gesture. "Is Shalimar." The blonde stepped forward, also shaking his hand. Brennen's eyes danced with interest. "A house full of beautiful women, he thought. No wonder Jesse smiles all the time.
"So, you're the reason Jordan didn't come home." Her grin was sensual and dangerous all at once.
"Yeah,,," he looked at the raven-haired woman whom was grinning. "She had me tied up."
"Whatever, dude."
"Before we get started." Adam interjected. "I want to run a scan on you, and make sure all you're injuries are taken care of. I also want to make sure that the drug they gave you didn't have any negative effects on your system."
"Didn't Jordan take care of that? When she healed me?"
"Yes, but being a new mutant, your DNA is constantly changing, evolving in its growth cycle. So a check up won't hurt. But it's up to you."
Brennen looked at the faces around him, each carrying a different look or thought. Finally, his eyes met the one he knew the longest. Jordan nodded silently. "Alright."
"GOOD!" Adam put a hand on his shoulder, leading him past everyone. "I just want to make sure you don't have any repercussions from the hormonal complex. It won't take long."
"Are you all new mutants, or what ever you call it?"
"Everyone but me. I was head of genetic research at a place called Genomax. There we cracked the genetic code, which abled science and medicine to cure hereditary components and stop disablements before a person was born. Everyone here has abilities as a result of those experiments."
"Yeah. Jesse told me something about his 'molecular reconfiguration'.
"Yes, Jesse has the ability to mass and phase his body, as you saw. Adam led him into a wide blue corridor that opened into the laboratory. The walls laced with computer screens and counters with three exam stations in the middle. "Now Jordan is one of the few mutants with multiple abilities. You saw how her healing properties work. She can regenerate herself quickly or heal others- the later leaves her momentarily weak. However, she's also an elemental- like yourself."
"An elemental?" Brennen sat back on the chair as Adam typed into the console. "She can throw electricity?"
"No." Thee older man's smile was almost comical. " Elemental refers to anyone who possess powers evident in nature. She has the ability to control and manipulate wind. Like Jesse, she can evaporate and move like a current with great speed. Or she can project it in force- creating a kind of invisible punch. She can also manipulate it to where she can fly."
Brennen listened quietly as the man continued.
"Emma is a telempath. She can both read and project emotions onto a person's mind. And Shalimar is a feral. Her genetic make-up was grafted with animal DNA, particularly that of a cat. She has superior strength and heightened senses." Adam turned to face the taller man, whose face was a mix of disbelief and amazement. "Don't worry, you'll soon see for yourself."
Brennen sat in the cold lab, on the cold exam table in his thin boxers. "Dude?" He said to Adam, whom was facing the computer. "Is this necessary? Don't I get a gown or some shit?"
"It's only momentary. This machine casts optic lasers, refracting images of the inner body and projecting them on screen. In the next instance, it makes any adjustments to your DNA. In your case, improving the electrical output. It's starting now."
"Look like everything's good, Mr. Mulray. That should adjust your powers to react a little more naturally."
"Yeah,,," The elemental produced a current in his left hand, watching how it shone brighter and stronger than normal. It felt different in his veins, flowing more so in his blood and pumping in his heart. "That feels a lot better, Thanks."
Adam shook his hand, after also watching the current, his eyes wide and studious all at once. "You're welcome. I'll leave so you can change."
For a while Brennen walked around, staying gout of the way of the others. But something brought him back to the laboratory. He stopped, suddenly moving into the shadows when seeing Jordan in the exam chair. Her long limbs stretched sexily over the black leather and chrome. For the first time, he got a good look at her, the woman was a mix of slim limbs and round curves, creating a soft athletic feel. She was strong without being so defined by detail. Adam's voice broke his thoughts.
"How long were you out when you healed Brennen the second time?"
"A few minutes maybe. When I woke up, he'd put me it the bed and was passed out on the other side."
"I can understand why. Even after you healed him, the exhaustion from the hormonal complex and the fatigue was enough to knock him out."
"That's a lot. Even for someone that size."
"I know." The older man looked at the screen. "So imagine what it did to your DNA when absorbing it. I'm surprised you were only out for minutes. We know that an aspect of your abilities are that they collect the absorbed contents and destroy them, but this time and with his size, it could have been dangerous- potentially fatal."
Jordan sat up, her sleek spine and shoulder giving way to full breasts and slender arms. A smirking Brennen crossed his arms as he leaned in closer. Adam continued. "Jesse told me about what happened to you in Hillview. He said you were slammed into the concrete."
"Nothing I can't handle."
"Well, Jordan, I know your abilities give you an advantage over most of us, and you're a stellar fighter, but-"
"I'm still human, I know."
"Thank you." Adam kissed the top of her head. "All off you are and I worry."
She leaned on the armrest; Brennen's eyes momentarily fell down her spine to the curve of her hips. He had to stop looking. Jordan sang sweetly, curling a loc around her finger. "If-I were- SHAL-I-MAR, you wouldn't say take it easy."
"Well, you two have different abilities and different reactions to the same situations. She's also been here longer-"
"And she's older,,,"
Adam grinned. "Don't let her hear you say that."