Hotter than Hellion
To Red Witch: How to pull off Draconis escaping Jake's mind? Well, I'll try to find a way. But first, you'll have to see how powerful he is before he makes his big escape. As for a Draconis/Tetsukaeru showdown, I doubt it will happen here. Tetsukaeru must remain dormant in Todd's mind until he's ready for him, and it's highly doubtful that Draconis knows of Tetsukaeru's existence.
To RogueFanKC: Draconis escaping Jake's mind. Not entirely impossible in the Marvel Universe, so there is a possibility. Jake becoming a Misfit, huh? Who knows.
To Wizard1: Draconis may not have style, but that does not mean he'll be a failure as a villain, especially when he's loose. Draconis is just trying to un-nerve Jake, because he believes he's the stronger personality, and that he's Jake's true personality. I wouldn't really think of Ace as attracted to X23, but I'd bet he finds her fascinating. He's a fun-loving party animal, and she grew up in a lab. Odds were he'd try to show the Wolverine clone how to have fun, rather than try to win her heart (Ace: You have to be careful when you're around a girl who's got Wolverine for a dad. I may have a party animal mutation, but mama didn't raise no fool, baby!) Don't worry, X23 won't be interested in Jason. Well, maybe interested in killing him (Fox: HEY!!!). And BTW, Jason's often just called "Fox".
To Sparky Genocide: Glad you liked the chapter! I'd love to hear your idea! During one attempt to destroy Paul, the X-Boys did get mauled by Beach Head. Scott tried to run down Paul in a jeep. It's in "Airtight's Creation!"
Chapter 8: Talks and Planning!
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"A duel?" Paul sighed. He and Foxfire were standing in the center of a courtyard. The male members of the X-Men and Misfits were gathered around the scene.
"Oh yeah." Fox grinned. "A contest, if you will. Yours truly, the World's Sexiest Man, the Foxfire, versus you, some retro guy, in a contest that will encompass mind and body."
"You mean a charming contest." Paul said in a deadpan voice. "No offense man, but that is totally not stellar. Not tubular, not awesome, not even cool-a-rific! No way, man." Paul waved and walked away. Fox glared underneath his red shades.
"You're a coward, man! You know that'll make those babes melt in my hands!" Fox called. Paul only continued walking.
"I think Paul does not want to embarrass you too much, Fox." Kurt grinned.
"Yeah, everybody knows Starchild would royally whoop you in that contest." Sam grinned. Fox sneered.
"Hey furball, redneck, if I want your opinions, I'll slap 'em outta you!" Fox grumbled, stomping off.
"Man, what's his problem?" Scott wondered.
"Hey guys, what's up?" Jean walked up to the guys.
"Well Jeannie, it seems the Foxfire tried to challenge Paul to a womanizing contest." Pietro smirked. "Paul didn't want to humiliate him." Jean burst out laughing.
"I don't blame him." Jean agreed.
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Jake rode back to the Mansion, remembering Catseye's warning.
{Could Emma truly do that? Is she really that powerful a telepath?}
[She claims to be] Draconis replied.
{I wasn't talking to you} Jake groaned.
[Uh-huh]
{If you're so obsessed with taking over my body, why do you talk to me all the time? Shouldn't you be biding your time?}
[I could talk you to death, Jake Wildfire] Draconis smirked. [I am biding my time. You see, I am not afraid of you. You are a weakling. Our powers are great, but we both know you'll never reach their full potential]
{What kind of potential?}
[The potential for great power. You could be a god! But you'll never get that power. You're too scared to access it. And even if you did, you would never want it. You don't want to be feared. I do. Fear brings power, Jake. And I want power. As Machiavelli once said, "It's greater to be feared than loved"] Draconis told Jake. [When you are loved, people take advantage of you. You misplace trust, putting you in trouble]
{That's not always the case, Draconis. Even in this day and age, there are people that can be trusted}
[Ha! Don't make me laugh! People these days are so paranoid about mutants and terrorists and biological weapons and all that stuff. They're so paranoid, people who've been friends for years are suspicious of each others' every move!] Draconis smirked.
{Aren't you exaggerating just a little bit?} Jake sighed. {Why do I bother?}
[That's right. Why do you?] Draconis laughed. [You always had that attitude. You were always spineless. You practically begged Frost to help you deal with me. You're so scared of me, you gladly became her lapdog to get me away]
{She offered to use her powers to help me keep you under control. In return, I joined her Hellions. I don't like it, Draconis.} Jake sighed sadly. {Those guys are jerks, except for Fox and Ace. They're so hateful of humans. They seemed to forget that most of their own families don't even have X-Genes. Monet is the worst of all. She's a brat through and through! There are times when I just wanted to...to...} Jake trailed off, not wanting to go on.
[Slam her rich Monaco-born self through the kitchen table, a la the Dudley Boyz.] Draconis finished with a laugh. [You never did have the guts to. You knew only I had the guts to do it.]
{That wouldn't have been enough for you.} Jake grumbled. {You wouldn't have stopped until she was dead. You nearly killed someone once, Draconis. I know how you are. If someone wrongs you even in the slightest, they have to die for it, right?}
[No one disrespects me] Draconis snarled.
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"Okay, Hellions..." M grinned. Back at the Hell House, the Hellions were getting ready to attack some place. The teens were gathered around a table, with blueprints on it, as well as several action figures. "We're gonna show those flat-liners that they just cannot refuse mutant members!" The Hellions used the term "Flat-Liner" as a derogatory term for regular humans.
"Actually, they've said that mutants are welcome on the team." Roulette reminded. She pointed to the toy versions of Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Wasp, Ant-Man, She-Hulk, Tigra, Hawkeye, and Kid Razor.
"Yeah." Beef agreed. "No mutants have accepted the offer, though."
"I don't blame 'em!" Empath grumbled. "None of the Avengers truly know what's it's like to be cast out from society! They're hailed as heroes! People don't feel threatened by them."
"Because they were flat-liners themselves once." Jetstream said. "All of them are normal human who gained powers from accidents! Captain America got a serum! Thor's a god, not a mutant! Wasp and Ant-Man used science! The She- Hulk got an irradiated blood transfusion! Kid Razor's powers come from a magic guitar! Iron Man and Hawkeye are mere flat-liners without their armor and arrows! Tigra's powers and looks come from an accident with performance enhancers! Take away all those things, and they're just helpless flat- liners." The dark-skinned mutant smirked. "We were born with these powers, and the flat-liners are afraid of it!"
"The Avengers fear nothing." Tarot said. She nodded to the Kid Razor figurine. "Kid Razor's the cockiest of all. He actually threw a brick into the Hellfire Club's New York headquarters! Smashed up one of their windows." Catseye snickered at that.
"Yeah. I heard he added on to the insult by spray-painting the logos of various classic rock bands all over the place." Sharon giggled.
"I dunno. I thought it was appropriate that Kid Razor spray-painted the Aerosmith logo over Ms. Frost's suite." Bevatron smirked. The other Hellions looked at him in confusion. "She's a Boston native, and Aerosmith's from Boston."
"Oh." The other Hellions nodded in understanding. "And we had to clean it off." A white-gloved hand reached out and picked up the Kid Razor figure. Emma Frost examined the tiny version of the Heavy Metal Heartbreaker. Every detail was perfect, from his long blond hair, wild face paint, and guitar, to the red HBK-style tights with the black-and-white razor blades on them. It was obvious this figure was well-constructed, and great detail was put in.
"Do not discount the Avengers, my Hellions." Emma warned simply. "The Avengers may be young, and they may have their quarrels, their fights, as well as..." Emma trailed off as her eyes drifted towards the Razor figurine. "Egos. But do not underestimate them. They are quite powerful, even when not at full force. As you all know." Emma studied the other figures. "The Avengers should never be underestimated." She turned to her diamond form and crushed the Razor figurine.
Uh oh! Looks like the Hellions have the Avengers on their hit list! What'll happen next? Can the Avengers take on all the Hellions? And how will our two favorite mutant teams react? What of Jake, Fox, and Draconis? Find out in the next chapter! Suggestions needed badly!
To Red Witch: How to pull off Draconis escaping Jake's mind? Well, I'll try to find a way. But first, you'll have to see how powerful he is before he makes his big escape. As for a Draconis/Tetsukaeru showdown, I doubt it will happen here. Tetsukaeru must remain dormant in Todd's mind until he's ready for him, and it's highly doubtful that Draconis knows of Tetsukaeru's existence.
To RogueFanKC: Draconis escaping Jake's mind. Not entirely impossible in the Marvel Universe, so there is a possibility. Jake becoming a Misfit, huh? Who knows.
To Wizard1: Draconis may not have style, but that does not mean he'll be a failure as a villain, especially when he's loose. Draconis is just trying to un-nerve Jake, because he believes he's the stronger personality, and that he's Jake's true personality. I wouldn't really think of Ace as attracted to X23, but I'd bet he finds her fascinating. He's a fun-loving party animal, and she grew up in a lab. Odds were he'd try to show the Wolverine clone how to have fun, rather than try to win her heart (Ace: You have to be careful when you're around a girl who's got Wolverine for a dad. I may have a party animal mutation, but mama didn't raise no fool, baby!) Don't worry, X23 won't be interested in Jason. Well, maybe interested in killing him (Fox: HEY!!!). And BTW, Jason's often just called "Fox".
To Sparky Genocide: Glad you liked the chapter! I'd love to hear your idea! During one attempt to destroy Paul, the X-Boys did get mauled by Beach Head. Scott tried to run down Paul in a jeep. It's in "Airtight's Creation!"
Chapter 8: Talks and Planning!
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"A duel?" Paul sighed. He and Foxfire were standing in the center of a courtyard. The male members of the X-Men and Misfits were gathered around the scene.
"Oh yeah." Fox grinned. "A contest, if you will. Yours truly, the World's Sexiest Man, the Foxfire, versus you, some retro guy, in a contest that will encompass mind and body."
"You mean a charming contest." Paul said in a deadpan voice. "No offense man, but that is totally not stellar. Not tubular, not awesome, not even cool-a-rific! No way, man." Paul waved and walked away. Fox glared underneath his red shades.
"You're a coward, man! You know that'll make those babes melt in my hands!" Fox called. Paul only continued walking.
"I think Paul does not want to embarrass you too much, Fox." Kurt grinned.
"Yeah, everybody knows Starchild would royally whoop you in that contest." Sam grinned. Fox sneered.
"Hey furball, redneck, if I want your opinions, I'll slap 'em outta you!" Fox grumbled, stomping off.
"Man, what's his problem?" Scott wondered.
"Hey guys, what's up?" Jean walked up to the guys.
"Well Jeannie, it seems the Foxfire tried to challenge Paul to a womanizing contest." Pietro smirked. "Paul didn't want to humiliate him." Jean burst out laughing.
"I don't blame him." Jean agreed.
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Jake rode back to the Mansion, remembering Catseye's warning.
{Could Emma truly do that? Is she really that powerful a telepath?}
[She claims to be] Draconis replied.
{I wasn't talking to you} Jake groaned.
[Uh-huh]
{If you're so obsessed with taking over my body, why do you talk to me all the time? Shouldn't you be biding your time?}
[I could talk you to death, Jake Wildfire] Draconis smirked. [I am biding my time. You see, I am not afraid of you. You are a weakling. Our powers are great, but we both know you'll never reach their full potential]
{What kind of potential?}
[The potential for great power. You could be a god! But you'll never get that power. You're too scared to access it. And even if you did, you would never want it. You don't want to be feared. I do. Fear brings power, Jake. And I want power. As Machiavelli once said, "It's greater to be feared than loved"] Draconis told Jake. [When you are loved, people take advantage of you. You misplace trust, putting you in trouble]
{That's not always the case, Draconis. Even in this day and age, there are people that can be trusted}
[Ha! Don't make me laugh! People these days are so paranoid about mutants and terrorists and biological weapons and all that stuff. They're so paranoid, people who've been friends for years are suspicious of each others' every move!] Draconis smirked.
{Aren't you exaggerating just a little bit?} Jake sighed. {Why do I bother?}
[That's right. Why do you?] Draconis laughed. [You always had that attitude. You were always spineless. You practically begged Frost to help you deal with me. You're so scared of me, you gladly became her lapdog to get me away]
{She offered to use her powers to help me keep you under control. In return, I joined her Hellions. I don't like it, Draconis.} Jake sighed sadly. {Those guys are jerks, except for Fox and Ace. They're so hateful of humans. They seemed to forget that most of their own families don't even have X-Genes. Monet is the worst of all. She's a brat through and through! There are times when I just wanted to...to...} Jake trailed off, not wanting to go on.
[Slam her rich Monaco-born self through the kitchen table, a la the Dudley Boyz.] Draconis finished with a laugh. [You never did have the guts to. You knew only I had the guts to do it.]
{That wouldn't have been enough for you.} Jake grumbled. {You wouldn't have stopped until she was dead. You nearly killed someone once, Draconis. I know how you are. If someone wrongs you even in the slightest, they have to die for it, right?}
[No one disrespects me] Draconis snarled.
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"Okay, Hellions..." M grinned. Back at the Hell House, the Hellions were getting ready to attack some place. The teens were gathered around a table, with blueprints on it, as well as several action figures. "We're gonna show those flat-liners that they just cannot refuse mutant members!" The Hellions used the term "Flat-Liner" as a derogatory term for regular humans.
"Actually, they've said that mutants are welcome on the team." Roulette reminded. She pointed to the toy versions of Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Wasp, Ant-Man, She-Hulk, Tigra, Hawkeye, and Kid Razor.
"Yeah." Beef agreed. "No mutants have accepted the offer, though."
"I don't blame 'em!" Empath grumbled. "None of the Avengers truly know what's it's like to be cast out from society! They're hailed as heroes! People don't feel threatened by them."
"Because they were flat-liners themselves once." Jetstream said. "All of them are normal human who gained powers from accidents! Captain America got a serum! Thor's a god, not a mutant! Wasp and Ant-Man used science! The She- Hulk got an irradiated blood transfusion! Kid Razor's powers come from a magic guitar! Iron Man and Hawkeye are mere flat-liners without their armor and arrows! Tigra's powers and looks come from an accident with performance enhancers! Take away all those things, and they're just helpless flat- liners." The dark-skinned mutant smirked. "We were born with these powers, and the flat-liners are afraid of it!"
"The Avengers fear nothing." Tarot said. She nodded to the Kid Razor figurine. "Kid Razor's the cockiest of all. He actually threw a brick into the Hellfire Club's New York headquarters! Smashed up one of their windows." Catseye snickered at that.
"Yeah. I heard he added on to the insult by spray-painting the logos of various classic rock bands all over the place." Sharon giggled.
"I dunno. I thought it was appropriate that Kid Razor spray-painted the Aerosmith logo over Ms. Frost's suite." Bevatron smirked. The other Hellions looked at him in confusion. "She's a Boston native, and Aerosmith's from Boston."
"Oh." The other Hellions nodded in understanding. "And we had to clean it off." A white-gloved hand reached out and picked up the Kid Razor figure. Emma Frost examined the tiny version of the Heavy Metal Heartbreaker. Every detail was perfect, from his long blond hair, wild face paint, and guitar, to the red HBK-style tights with the black-and-white razor blades on them. It was obvious this figure was well-constructed, and great detail was put in.
"Do not discount the Avengers, my Hellions." Emma warned simply. "The Avengers may be young, and they may have their quarrels, their fights, as well as..." Emma trailed off as her eyes drifted towards the Razor figurine. "Egos. But do not underestimate them. They are quite powerful, even when not at full force. As you all know." Emma studied the other figures. "The Avengers should never be underestimated." She turned to her diamond form and crushed the Razor figurine.
Uh oh! Looks like the Hellions have the Avengers on their hit list! What'll happen next? Can the Avengers take on all the Hellions? And how will our two favorite mutant teams react? What of Jake, Fox, and Draconis? Find out in the next chapter! Suggestions needed badly!