Chapter 13: The Search

Sabertooth grinned at the girl walking beside him. "Here we are again Frail. Brings back memories don't it?"

Shadowcat looked at him, it had been weeks since the confrontation with Caliban in the Morlock tunnels after he had kidnapped Jubilee. "Shut up Creed."

"Do I sense some dissension among the ranks?" a voice above them asked. Spider Man was crawling along the ceiling. He'd claimed he didn't want to get his feet wet. "I mean, I know Creed's no charmer, in fact he's a little too much like Carnage for comfort. But let's not forget who's on who's side when we go up against these things."

"Spider Man is right." said the astral projection of Dr. Strange. His physical body was sitting at his home in Greenwich village. "Sabertooth's past crimes notwithstanding, we must not forget he is on our side in this struggle."

"Yer all heart Doc. C'mon Webhead, let's go kick some alien ass."

"Hey Spidey," Shadowcat said, "Do you remember when we fought the Morlocks that time?"

"How could I forget our first date?" he said. As much as I'd like to. he thought. Those guys were uuugly.

"Well, I was just thinking, since the aliens got into the Mansion by way of the Morlock Tunnels, maybe we should start there."

"Sounds good Cat, let's go." And if my spider sense goes off, I'll know we're getting close.

"Mr. Creed," said Dr. Strange. "If you would be so kind as to lead the way, seeing as how you know the way so well."

"Sure thing Doc. Let's go kiddies! Keep up if you can!" With that, he started running down the tunnel.

"Creed wait up!" Shadowcat cursed as she began to chase him down the tunnel.

"Thanks for backing me up Doc." Spider Man said as he and Dr. Strange hurried off after their companions.

"I spoke only the truth Spider Man. But you are welcome."

Two hours later, Sabertooth stopped, and scowled.

"'Samatter Sabertooth?" Spiderman asked. "You lose the scent?"

"I never lose the scent Webhead. I just found a more interesting one that's all."

"Do tell tall dark and hairy. What's this new and interesting smell?"

"Something I've never smelled before. It's mixed with something I smell often (death). But primarily, it's alien."

"You mean you've picked up their trial?" Shadowcat asked.

"Better than that babe." He pointed ahead of them. "Looks like they picked up ours."

Spiderman's head began to buzz frantically. "Holy crow, they're all around us!"

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