H.O.Me: A story of Family
By Xenomorph666
"Aliens" is © Century Fox Production I do not own it
X-Men: Evolution and its respective characters are © Marvel, Again I do not own them (But I sure as hell wish I did)
Summary: In this chapter HOMe and Scott are trapped in the danger room after a virus attacks the institutes computers. Can HOMe convince Scott he truly means no harm to anyone or will Scott turn HOMe into one crispy critter?
A.N.: Whoever said that HOMe is "kyote" please go watch the movie "Aliens". Yeah those are his species. Yes this whole series has a lot of Scott bashing', as well as the possible introduction of Predator's (yautja)!
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Chapter 5
Alone in the dark
HOMe was sleeping in his little alcove above Kitty's room when he heard a voice screaming in the hall. Curious he investigated only to find that it was Scott Summers arguing with the professor. A pang of guilt washed trough HOMe as he listened to their conversation.
"I don't care how harmless it seems, its dangerous plain and simple. Logan had the right idea." The young man stated coldly as he stared at his mentor.
"Scott I understand your anger. HOMe did attempt what looked like an attack, yes. But the fact of the matter is that he has shown no aggression towards anyone who hasn't shown aggression towards Kitty or himself. I believe that he honestly means no harm." The elder stopped to think "Plus Scott, I think we've become his adoptive family."
"I already have a brother." Scott stormed down the hall, not noticing the scampering sound of HOMe following him.
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Scott went down to the Danger Room furious, how the professor could let this wild creature sleep above Kitty and Rogue's room was beyond him. He was even less enthusiastic of the new grates being added to most rooms so it could move freely through the building, but what really angered him was the fact that he was agreeing with Logan! The one person he was constantly butting head with, next to Alvers of course. He was fully suited and ready to open the door to the danger room when he heard a grate above him open. He didn't hesitate to turn around ready to attack the creature he knew was behind him, knowing it would do the same to him. Instead it was sitting much like a dog would its tail was even wagging.
"What do you want?" the tall boy sneered at HOMe.
~HOMe want to say he is sorry. ~ Scott ignored the apology and entered the danger room. "Whatever..." was his acidic reply, the single word tore through HOMe. He was even about to return to the surface when he remembered that Kitty had wanted him to make friends with everyone. Now he was determined to get Scott to listen, he jumped into the air-duct and followed it to the only other entrance into the Danger Room.
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When HOMe got to the end of the grate he opened it lightly trying not to give away the fact that he had followed the angry Scott into the Danger Room. When HOMe was sure that it was safe to exit the vent he made a mad dash for the nearest cover, as the program that Scott was running involved a lot of strange monsters attacking him all at one and as strange as it seemed even though HOMe knew that these creatures were false in their existence they bore a striking similarity to the nameless fear all of his kind shared at a genetic level. After Scott finished with the first wave of attackers HOMe stepped out from his hiding place.
~Scott-Friend, mad at HOMe? ~ at the instant Scott heard HOMe he wheeled around eyes narrowed at him.
"Get out." He said coldly "And don't call me 'friend'."
~But Kitty-Queen told HOMe to apologize. ~
"I said get the hell out, NOW!" Scott let an optic blast land right in front of the now cowering HOMe
~HOMe just want to be friend... ~
Scott ignored the trembling creature "Fine stay here if you want…" Scott noticed the simulation was starting up again with out a command, "That's n-not normal." He managed to stutter right before on of the monsters from before swung a giant battle axe at him.
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On the surface Professor Xavier was astounded at how fast a small computer virus had infected the entire compound. Ray had found it hiding in one of his many files on his private laptop and when he tried to correct the virus it dialed out through the wireless modem and connected to the institute, causing all kinds of havoc. The phones would ring and then the electricity would shut off, Kurt's shower had even scalded him. The professor knew this was going to be trouble that had to be solved quickly, he was going to need Scott's help though and when he did a quick mental search of the mansion he was surprised and horrified to find both HOMe and Scott in the Danger Room. The realization of how much danger they were really in didn't hit however until a panicked Ororo ran into his office.
"Charles, the virus, it's in the lower levels." Professor Charles Xavier was now terrified of loosing his top student and the newest addition to the household.
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Before Scott knew what was going on he was pulled away from the attack by a long, cold, boney hand. HOMe had pulled him away from the attacker. Still trying to make sense of this Scott didn't take notice of the fact that HOMe was now the only thing between him and twelve angry looking monsters.
"Difficulty set to level 10. All safety precautions have been disabled." A cold electronic voice stated. Scott was terrified now beyond all reason they had just been set to a difficulty level of 2 and they gave him problems. There was no way he would survive 10 even with the safety precautions on!
~Mean things not hurt Scott-Friend! ~ HOME yelled at the fake monsters. HOMe had now taken a true battle stance ready to attack at any given moment. He only waited, but not for long as the first creature struck out his axe towards HOMe. HOMe didn't even think about dodging as he struck his tail out piercing the monsters holographic flesh. It fell to the ground blood spouting from its throat. HOMe now aimed his concentration on the nearest of the remaining eleven monsters and without delay pounced on it tearing it to shreds within seconds. When he noticed a shorter one charging towards Scott he again let his tail fly out and pierced the back of its skull. The remaining nine seemed to back down as he drew his tail out, staring at them all as if to dare them to try again. Scott was now stumbling to his feet.
HOMe ran to help him to his feet but the stubborn young man just brushed him away "Stay AWAY FROM ME!" HOMe shrank back.
The monster's thinking they had an opening charged forward again, but HOMe's superior sense detected them and he returned the charge, pouncing on two of the largest he let his inner-mouth jut out killing them instantly, all the while his tail sped forward taking out the nearest one by way of highly toxic poison barbs. With only six of the creatures left Scott felt his confidence return, he let an optic blast loose on two of the closest creatures. Again the remaining four backed down, but HOMe had seen that they were not going to stay back long. He took the offensive, running up the wall and behind the, he let loose a flurry of deadly slashes from his claws.
Scott watched in horror as the creature that called itself HOMe tore into the holographic creatures, in the back of his mind this only stood to reinforce his opinion of the creature. It was deadly and it needed to be stopped. After HOMe had finished with the holograms Scott didn't even think about letting his optic blast loose on the distracted HOMe. However at the precise moment that he was reaching to let the blast loose he heard the door to the danger room open and turned to see the Professor.
"My, GOD!" the professor gasped at the site of the many dead holograms.
~HOMe protect Scott-Friend… ~ HOMe said right before he collapsed of exhaustion.