Disclaimer: None of these characters are mine, except for Aurora, Rian,
Granite and Serpentine, and the weapons I gave to Orion, plus her name. But
the character itself remains Marvel's. Plot is mine though.
Throughout story: " " = Speech ' ' = Thoughts ^ ^ = Telepath
Cliff-hangers are my speciality ;) Plus it keeps your minds hungry for more!
Chapter 51
Gasping Logan threw his body forward, taking the steps two at a time as the figure hurtled itself out of the darkness. Coming into the light an expression of hatred lightened the usual dim features of Granite's face. His fist of rock was on its way to collide with the panther's slim head. If it struck... Logan couldn't bear to think. All he knew for sure was that it would certainly kill his soul.. because he couldn't take any more grief.
And so, in the attempt to stop the death of his Aurora, Logan flung his body towards the fist, claws useless in aid to stop him, but the body of strength embraced by muscle and adamantium slowed the punch and Logan hurtled the arm off target.
Aurora gasped as she realised the commotion behind her. Her large paws lifted and she sent Orion hurtling away with a series of trips and staggers. She was about to turn and quickly thank Logan. But his face was snatched from view by a punch from Granite. Logan collided down the steps, hitting the bottom with a dull thud and a groan. And if that wasn't enough, as Logan landed, Serpentine joined for some more action.
It seemed that the female members of the Brotherhood had a personal grudge against Logan, and as soon as Logan fell Mystique leapt off the upper floor and swung down on a railing to join the Logan maul.
Despite the howls from Logan as several limbs attacked at his grounded body, Aurora desperately continued to fight with Orion who seemed to have her heart set on finishing Aurora.
With the disappearance of Mystique, Storm flew on down the stairs in order to save him from the riot of angry females who preferred kicking him rather than the more obvious thirst for blood.
Scott too went on to help Aurora, a blast of laser sending Orion completely off course. He then headed on down the steps to help Storm wrestle Serpentine off her.
The blast of laser had sent Orion sideways before she gasped weakly and her body shut down, sending her in unconsciousness as she collided to the floor.
Aurora panted softly, still in panther form. She looked down the flight of stairs to see Logan, Scott and Storm together fighting against Mystique and Serpentine. Her nostrils caught a stench and she glanced over the floor of her level. Kurt was in a heap, blood oozing from a head wound. A low growl displayed her anger and bright yellow eyes glared down at the silent body of Orion for injuring him.
She stretched slightly, limbs shifting and lengthening as her human form replaced the body of stealth and power. The temporary lack of concentration caused her to not notice the bulk moving towards her for the second time.
That was until a dull grunt emitted from Granite who then roared and ran from the shadows and towards her. Aurora gasped and erected her claws, ready. The roar had alerted Logan who jumped back from a kick to notice Granite venturing to Aurora. Logan gasped, his chest tightening at granite's approach. Logan bounded up the stairs, quickly and sharply, stepping over the silent body of Orion.
Granite raised his fist and brought it down upon the female. Aurora tried to respond, raising a kick to his hip.
It might have worked if adamantium was her skeleton, but bones and muscle was no match for rock. Her leg rebounded and shook her with a collision of pain as her ankle met his sharp hip.
Before Logan could take another step, Aurora screamed heartedly as Granite lifted her body as if it were a feather and held her over his head. Logan's brains strangled at his temples, blood pumping at his senses to try and figure out a safe end to her situation. It was too late. Another scream racked at his ears as her body was thrown from the second level. She hurtled past Logan's gaze in slow motion. Her face turned to his as she fell, terror etched through her features and eyes shining with dread. Her back was aimed for the floor and her limbs flailed helplessly, wanting to grab at something, anything, be it a live cable or a barbed wire.
His throat choked, he couldn't utter his despair and anger as she fell. His eyes flashed madly around him, seeking out Kurt, he needed to grab her! Then he spotted his body, unconscious on the floor. His gut shivered, as it grew cold. All thought left him and grief had began to swallow his emotion and it left his chest heaving with a fresh outburst, "AURORA!!!"
His urgent cry ended abruptly as a kick sprang to his temples, Serpentine was back. As he staggered from the hit, he heard the sickening thump of Aurora's body as she met the cold surface of the concrete.
*** To view pictures and detailed profiles of my created characters, visit: (www.freewebs.com/xwotw)
Throughout story: " " = Speech ' ' = Thoughts ^ ^ = Telepath
Cliff-hangers are my speciality ;) Plus it keeps your minds hungry for more!
Chapter 51
Gasping Logan threw his body forward, taking the steps two at a time as the figure hurtled itself out of the darkness. Coming into the light an expression of hatred lightened the usual dim features of Granite's face. His fist of rock was on its way to collide with the panther's slim head. If it struck... Logan couldn't bear to think. All he knew for sure was that it would certainly kill his soul.. because he couldn't take any more grief.
And so, in the attempt to stop the death of his Aurora, Logan flung his body towards the fist, claws useless in aid to stop him, but the body of strength embraced by muscle and adamantium slowed the punch and Logan hurtled the arm off target.
Aurora gasped as she realised the commotion behind her. Her large paws lifted and she sent Orion hurtling away with a series of trips and staggers. She was about to turn and quickly thank Logan. But his face was snatched from view by a punch from Granite. Logan collided down the steps, hitting the bottom with a dull thud and a groan. And if that wasn't enough, as Logan landed, Serpentine joined for some more action.
It seemed that the female members of the Brotherhood had a personal grudge against Logan, and as soon as Logan fell Mystique leapt off the upper floor and swung down on a railing to join the Logan maul.
Despite the howls from Logan as several limbs attacked at his grounded body, Aurora desperately continued to fight with Orion who seemed to have her heart set on finishing Aurora.
With the disappearance of Mystique, Storm flew on down the stairs in order to save him from the riot of angry females who preferred kicking him rather than the more obvious thirst for blood.
Scott too went on to help Aurora, a blast of laser sending Orion completely off course. He then headed on down the steps to help Storm wrestle Serpentine off her.
The blast of laser had sent Orion sideways before she gasped weakly and her body shut down, sending her in unconsciousness as she collided to the floor.
Aurora panted softly, still in panther form. She looked down the flight of stairs to see Logan, Scott and Storm together fighting against Mystique and Serpentine. Her nostrils caught a stench and she glanced over the floor of her level. Kurt was in a heap, blood oozing from a head wound. A low growl displayed her anger and bright yellow eyes glared down at the silent body of Orion for injuring him.
She stretched slightly, limbs shifting and lengthening as her human form replaced the body of stealth and power. The temporary lack of concentration caused her to not notice the bulk moving towards her for the second time.
That was until a dull grunt emitted from Granite who then roared and ran from the shadows and towards her. Aurora gasped and erected her claws, ready. The roar had alerted Logan who jumped back from a kick to notice Granite venturing to Aurora. Logan gasped, his chest tightening at granite's approach. Logan bounded up the stairs, quickly and sharply, stepping over the silent body of Orion.
Granite raised his fist and brought it down upon the female. Aurora tried to respond, raising a kick to his hip.
It might have worked if adamantium was her skeleton, but bones and muscle was no match for rock. Her leg rebounded and shook her with a collision of pain as her ankle met his sharp hip.
Before Logan could take another step, Aurora screamed heartedly as Granite lifted her body as if it were a feather and held her over his head. Logan's brains strangled at his temples, blood pumping at his senses to try and figure out a safe end to her situation. It was too late. Another scream racked at his ears as her body was thrown from the second level. She hurtled past Logan's gaze in slow motion. Her face turned to his as she fell, terror etched through her features and eyes shining with dread. Her back was aimed for the floor and her limbs flailed helplessly, wanting to grab at something, anything, be it a live cable or a barbed wire.
His throat choked, he couldn't utter his despair and anger as she fell. His eyes flashed madly around him, seeking out Kurt, he needed to grab her! Then he spotted his body, unconscious on the floor. His gut shivered, as it grew cold. All thought left him and grief had began to swallow his emotion and it left his chest heaving with a fresh outburst, "AURORA!!!"
His urgent cry ended abruptly as a kick sprang to his temples, Serpentine was back. As he staggered from the hit, he heard the sickening thump of Aurora's body as she met the cold surface of the concrete.
*** To view pictures and detailed profiles of my created characters, visit: (www.freewebs.com/xwotw)
