Chapter 4.…..
Xavier Institute………….. Jan. 4th 2003.………. Later that day………….
Jean walked into the third floor Rec room, which was devoid of life, except for Scott's cousin, Matt. She noticed that he was staring out the window, obviously thinking.
When Jean walked into the room, Matt made no move. When she stepped up beside him he said, "Hi."
Jean gave him a small smile and said, "Hi."
Matt turned and looked at her and asked, "I'm not meaning to pry but I was wondering how long have you been blind?"
Jean shook her head and answered, "Close to four months ago. But I have been using my powers to compensate. So I can see, not with my eyes, but with my mind." She looked at him sideways, and asked, "Do you understand?"
Matt nodded and said, "Actually I do understand."
They both then stood there in silence.
Magneto's hidden base………..
Magneto and his lackey's have been busy over the last few days. While Eric has been out recruiting some more mutants to his cause, the others have been learning all they could about demons and vampires.
Eric walked into the main room of his base, and sighed has he saw the mess the room was in. He shook his head and said, "I leave for a few days and this is what happens."
After he said this, Raven, (Mystique), Mortimer, (Toad), Victor, (Sabretooth), and John, (Pyro), raise their heads from where they were reading and look sheepishly at their boss.
Eric shook his head and said, "Now that I have your attention." He stopped when he heard a consisted clicking noise. He sighed again and then said, "Pyro, please stop playing with that damn lighter." the clicking stopped. Magneto went on. "I would like to introduce the newest members of my Brotherhood of Mutants."
With that four figures walked into the room. Three males and one female. Eric then said, "Since it is Ladies first," He pointed at the seventeen year old girl. "This is Tabitha Smith, who I have named Boom-Boom."
As she stepped forward Raven muttered under her breath, "Its about time we got another female around here."
Whether Eric heard her or not he went on. "This overly large gentleman." He then indicated the large twenty-something man, "Is Fred J. Dukes. Who, I named the Blob."
Eric then indicated the next person in line. "This is Dominic Petros. Now named Avalanche."
Eric then indicated the last young man, that happened to be from Brazil. "And this is Roberto DaCosta. Who I named Sunspot."
Hellfire Club….. New York City…………
Sebastian Shaw sat in his very richly appointed office, staring out the window. What the world at large did not know was that Mr. Shaw was a mutant.
Just then the office door opened and in walked, Shaw's assistant, Tessa. He asked, without turning around. "Any thing new on what is going on?"
Tessa shook her head and said, "I am sorry sir. But all I could find out is that some kind of demon did this. And that it has both Selene, and her pet demon, Blackheart, scared. Also I was able to get two seats in the Congress talks tomorrow."
Shaw nodded, and turned around and looked at her. He then said, "Good. Remember to be ready to go in the morning. You are dismissed."
Tessa nodded and walked out of the office. She thought to her self, that while she was their she could give her true boss an update on the Hellfire's doings.
The Next day………. 1/5/03.….. Washington D.C. ……. Congress…………..
The day was going to be a moment to be remembered. Their were several high level dignitaries in the crowd for the talks. The President of the U.S.. The Queen of England. The head guy of France. And the ambassadors from many other countries. Along with them were other, big name people, Professor Charles Xavier. Warren Worthington, III. The Leader of Shield, Nick Fury. Freelance photographer, Peter Parker. Lawyer, Matt Murdock. Magneto. Sebastian Shaw, and Tessa. Among Others.
The speakers were several and ready to speak. The ones for the passing of the new Mutant Registration Act, were Three congress men and the Head of the group, Friends of Humanity, Graydon Creed.
Against the act was, Matthew Serrafin-Summers. Tony Stark. Captain America, and Senator Robert Kelly.
The talks…….
The three congress men had their turn to speak, and so had Mr. Stark, and Captain America. It was now Matt's turn.
Matt walked up to the podium and looked out over the crowd that was gathered. He then looked at all of the cameras that were filming it live. He then mouthed the words, 'I'll be home soon.' knowing that his wife and sisters were watching back in Sunnydale.
He then cleared his throat and began to speak.
People of America, People of the World. I am here today to say that this newest Mutant Registration Act, should not be passed. I could go into many reasons why it should not be passed. But all I will say is, bad things will come to pass if it is passed. This is not a threat from a mutant or from other mutants, For I am many things but I am not a mutant. I have seen what has happened on other worlds when something like this has happened. The mutants were not the only ones to suffer. No the Mutants on this world are not the biggest threat, not even close. Since the beginning this world has been home to things that would make Mutants seem normal. I know that what I am about to say will annoy a lot of people but…." Matt stopped speaking in mid sentence when he heard something calling him.
He knew that it was not in the room, so he looked at the ceiling and said, "What do you want now?"
Of course this shocked and confused everybody. After a few moments of silence Matt said, "Can't you see that I am busy."
Silence…….
Matt then said, "Fine I'm coming." He then looked at the crowd and said, "I'm really sorry but I have got to go."
With that, everybody was shocked to see him disappear, right in front of their eyes.
The Speaker of the House, sat and stared for a moment, then shook himself and said, "Mr. Creed, I guess its your turn to speak."
Graydon Creed, stood and walked to the podium and said, "That is the reason that the Mutant Registration Act, should be passed."
Meanwhile….. Xavier Institute……….
Rogue was sitting in her room doing some homework and watching the talks on TV. When all of a sudden a black light flashed in her room and when it faded she was gone. Short while later Bobby walked in and noticed she was gone.
Limbo…………..
The realm of Limbo was currently looking like a giant white room with a large table in the middle. Seated on one side of the table was the Powers that Be.
Matt appeared in front of the table and asked, "What did you want with me now?"
One of the Powers pointed behind him and said, "Please prepare these individuals to become the Hands Of Death."
Matt turned and sighed. He the walked into a separate room. Standing around the room were, Charles Gunn, from Las Angeles. Luke, from Stars Hollow. Lana Lang from Smallville. Leo Wyatt, from San Francisco. And Rogue from the Xavier Institute.
Matt looked at them and then started to talk to them.
Short while later….
Matt walked out of the room with the others behind him. He then looked at the Powers and said, "They are ready."
One of the Powers, (lets call him #1), Stood and said, "Lang." Lana stepped forward and knelt before the table. #1 then said, "We now bestow upon you the powers of Death and also the duties. You are now the Death for your region." Lana stood and when she stood back she was wearing a black robe.
#1 then went through the others. When they were done he said, "Matthew Please step forward."
Matt did but said, "Are you sure this is what you want to do. I already have a lot of stuff going on."
All of the Powers nodded and #1 said, "Yes. You are now Death. Now all of you go forth and do your duties."
As they disappeared, Matt stepped away from the table and he was then wearing black robe. But unlike the others he also had a pair of wings, no not his normal metallic ones, but a pair of flesh and blood, black feathered pair. Matt shook his head and muttered, "I really need to get home." With that he teleported out of their.
After they had all left the Powers turned to each other and talked. #3 asked #1, "Are you sure that was a good Idea?"
#1 shook his head and said, "I hope so."
TBC………………………………...............
P.S…….. The Mutant Registration Act was trashed, when the entire Congress voted against it. Except for the three congress men you spoke for it.
TBC……………
