Omega Attack!
To the crow that caws at half past six: Boris has it, not Razor.
To Red Witch: I'm glad you liked the chapter! Here's more for you! BTW, any info and the new projects you're working on, please?
To Descendent: I can hardly wait for the new chapters! Oh, I read the new chapter of "Journey of the Lost" and I have a suggestion for you: Maybe you can have Omega hit Cleveland or Cincinnati and he teams up with Kid Razor or Sonic Blue. I allow you to use any character I created, man.
To DemonRogue13: Glad you liked it! Here's more for you! Enjoy!
To Aaron: That does sound like a good idea. I've yet to give the Cavaliers their powers in the Marvel stories, though. Enjoy the new chapter!
To Wizard1: When does the new chapter of "Karaoke Dance Party" come up? I can hardly wait!
In the last issue of "Omega Attack": Selene was about to finish off Kid Razor and Omega when Sonic Blue and X23 arrived to the rescue. Meanwhile, Betsy managed to free the other Cavaliers, and they agreed to go help Razor, albeit reluctantly and despite lack of experience with their powers. The Cavaliers and Storm arrived to find X23, Sonic Blue, and Omega out of action, and Kid Razor and Selene both battered. Storm warned the Black Queen that she was too weak to take them all. Selene agreed and warned Razor and the Cavaliers she will return before disappearing. Razor told Omega that the Black Queen was scared off. For now. He looked up at the sky and basically said in his mind that the battle between him and Selene was far from over.
Chapter 20: Aftermath!
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(An vacant lot in Cleveland, some time after the events of last chapter)
The Velocity and Mike's car waited nearby. The gathered heroes were talking amongst themselves, all healed up, but some scars of battle still showed.
"Hey, where's Omega and Razor?" Wanda noticed they were gone. Toad laughed.
"They're busy with friends." Toad replied. In a corner, Omega was talking to Betsy.
"Betsy, I can't believe I'm saying goodbye to you again." Omega sighed. After the battle, Razor drained the Power of Rock from Mike, restoring him to normal.
"Mike, it's not goodbye. I'll still be with you in spirit, love." Betsy smiled. "And I'll never be really gone as long as you still treasure the memories."
"I know that in my head, Bets. But my heart still wants you back. It's just after I lost Sarah, then I lost you. It seems that I curse every woman who falls in love with me." Mike's eyes teared up. "I'll miss you, Bets. I don't know if I can move on this time."
"You're a survivor, Mike. You'll find a way." Betsy reassured. "I know you will. Besides, you still got the others in the Brotherhood. And you got some great new friends in the Cavaliers and Sonic Blue." Omega looked over at Rip and Wendy.
"Those two have been together for years." Mike smiled. "They're lucky."
"Yeah. They remind me of us, except they're a lot tamer." Betsy chuckled.
"Do you really think I can move on, Betsy?"
"Of course, Mike." Betsy smiled. "You are a lot tougher on the inside than you realize. I know you can get through this. Maybe you should stay here for awhile. The Cavaliers are a great bunch."
"Yeah, but I think I should move on. I still got a lot of healing to do." Mike sighed. "I really need to do this myself."
"Remember Michael, if it gets to be too much, go to your friends." Betsy reminded. "They'll stick with you."
"I guess I just don't want to forget you, Bets." Mike added sadly. Betsy burst out laughing. "That's not funny!"
"Sorry. But I do find it hard to believe that you would ever forget being with someone like me." Betsy laughed. "Mike, don't worry about it. C'mon, let's join the others." Meanwhile, Razor was talking to an old friend.
"The Kid of Rock still can't believe it took a rat to free you." Razor said to Ronnie Rocker.
"Yeah." Ronnie chuckled. "Boris is a good one, though. All he had to do was destroy the pendant. He bit it in half!" Ronnie and Razor laughed at that. They then stared at the ground quietly for a few moments.
"It's good to have you back, man." Razor smiled at his mentor. "Looks like it's going to be like old times, coach."
"Razor…I…I don't think you'll need my help much anymore." Ronnie admitted.
"What?"
"Well, I've been able to watch over you since I found ways to access the Astral Plane. You've done well without me, man. You've worked with other heroes, saved the world, and even found an ally for a start." Ronnie said sadly. "I've guided you, Razor. You were forced to rock solo, and you did it. You don't need me anymore. I'll have to go back to the Plane." Ronnie smiled at a saddened Razor. "Hey, I can still visit, man. You don't need me watching over you all the time now. That don't mean I can't still help you out on occasion. Just keeping being yourself, Razor. I'll still be watching your back."
"Thanks Ronnie." Razor smiled sadly. "But it sucks we won't be hanging out together anymore, man. You've been a pal, man. You really have."
"Razor, you'll be fine. We'll still hang out on occasion." Ronnie looked at the Cavaliers. "Maybe you should tell them."
"I dunno…" Razor replied. "I know that I should…but how would they react?"
"I dunno…" Ronnie sighed. "But I hope they understand." He noticed had pulled a long lock of black hair out of his jacket. "What's that?"
"A lock of Selene's hair." Razor chuckled. "I cut it off during the battle for a laugh."
"You do realize she will be muy miffed."
"Yeah, but I don't care." Razor smirked.
"Anyway, Let's go join the others." Ronnie laughed. Razor and Mike joined the other heroes.
"Hey Ronnie, take care of Betsy, alright?" Mike said to Ronnie. The spectral rocker smiled.
"She can handle herself. You should now, Beach Bum."
"Yeah, yeah…"
"Thanks for helping me out, Betsy." Razor said to Psylocke.
"Anytime. Mike didn't deserve what Selene did to him."
"No one deserves what Selene has done to them." Razor sighed. "I'm glad we were able to save him. He's a good guy, just he never had any luck."
"Not true, Razor. He's lucky to have great friends."
"I guess so." Razor nodded.
"What are you going to do now, Mike?" Lance asked, a sling around his arm. "Are you going to come back home?" Mike shook his head.
"Well, I don't feel ready yet. Betsy's right. I have to move on. And I need time. But I'll see you guys again. I know it." Mike smiled as he walked to his car.
"Hey Mike!" Spencer called. Mike turned to him. "If you're ever in Cincinnati, look me up if you want to talk or something."
"Thanks, Spencer." Mike turned back around.
"Hey Mike! Here!" Rip pitched Mike a black t-shirt. Mike caught it and opened it up, revealing the logo of the Rock 'n' Roll Cavaliers: A big golden pair of letter 'R's (One was backwards) with two lions on the sides. On the bottom was a white scroll that said "In Rock We Trust". On top was a pair of crossed swords, topped by a crown.
"What's this for?"
"Mike, we'd like to consider you an honorary Rock 'n' Roll Cavalier." Rip smiled.
"No, I don't deserve it. Look what I did to you guys." Mike sighed.
"It's was Selene's fault. Not yours." Razor said. "Don't worry about it."
"Yeah, that witch screwed up bad when she messed with us." Tommy smirked.
"We'll deal with it. We're not mad at you, Mike." Alex said. "No one got hurt badly."
"Speak for yourself." Pietro grumbled, leaning on his crutches.
"Oh shut up, you brat!" Wanda smacked her twin brother.
"You guys really aren't mad?" Mike blinked.
"Yeah, but not at you." Fingers said. "It's that Black Queen who gets us riled up."
"Well…thanks." Omega looked at the shirt. "If I'm in Cleveland again…I'll see you guys."
"Sure. We'll go to the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame." Wendy grinned. "You'll love it."
"We must go." Storm said. "Kid Razor, Sonic Blue, it was nice to meet you." Storm shook their hands.
"Nice to see those legs in action again, Tina Turner." Razor quipped. The kids burst out laughing at that. "Hey Sonic, can you get home?"
"Yeah, my armor can handle it. Nice meeting you all. You're all welcome in Cincinnati."
"Bye Spencer!" The kids said as the armored speedster zipped off.
"I can't believe he copied my power." Pietro groaned.
"It'a a coincidence, Pietro. Relax." Lance chuckled as they got on the plane.
"By the way Mike, where will you go?" Blob asked. Mike shrugged.
"I heard LA is nice this time of year." Mike laughed as he entered his car.
"Good luck, Mike." Razor said. Mike leaned out the window.
"You too, Razor. I think Cleveland's in good hands. If you see Spencer again, tell him thanks again."
"Yeah, I will." Razor laughed. Mike shot one last look at Betsy as he pulled out. She waved as she disappeared, going back to the Astral Plane.
"Remember Mike, I'm still with you…" Betsy said.
Yeah. You're still with me Betsy. You're right. I have to move on. And I have to be thankful for everything I still have. I still have my health, have the other guys in the Brotherhood, and I got new friends. Kid Razor, Sonic Blue, I'm glad I met them. In some odd way, I'm also glad I met Selene. She showed me what my pain would've made me into. I now know that no one is truly gone. I had a dark past, but my future looks bright. Betsy, you helped brighten my life. I feel really good. It still hurts a bit, but not as much. I can move on, and I will someday. Mike continued his train of thought as he drove off, beyond the city limits of Cleveland. Soon after, the Velocity took off, and flew back to Bayville, leaving Razor, Ronnie, and the Cavaliers. Boris saw them as the Velocity flew off.
Goodbye, new friends. I gotta come back here. Cleveland is one rockin' city!
"Well that was something…" Razor smirked. He looked at the chattering Cavaliers, then at Ronnie. He nodded.
"Do it." He said.
"You guys…" Razor said. The Cavaliers stopped and looked at the super-rocker. "I have something to show you…" He strummed his guitar and his body glowed. The Cavaliers gasped at what they saw when the glow ended.
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(The Hellfire Club catacombs)
Selene watched this on her crystal ball. Her injuries were healing. She scowled at the image of Mike's car and the Velocity flying off.
The Brotherhood of Mutants have made a dangerous enemy today. Selene's scowl darkened. I will get my revenge on you, Omega. No one insults the Black Queen. Kid Razor, Sonic Blue, and the rest of you will all suffer my wrath. I hope you enjoy your days, because they are numbered. Hey wait a minute, is that my hair?
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(Brotherhood Boarding House, three days later)
"Hey guys! A letter from Mike in LA!" X23 held out a letter to the rest of the Brotherhood, who were watching TV. Pietro was duct taped to a wall, several big lumps on his head.
"What's it say?" Lance asked. X handed the letter to Todd and he read it:
Guys,
Hey guys, it's Mike! I'm doing alright here in LA, so you don't need to worry. I plan to stay here for a couple of weeks, so I can get things together. I got a small job as a roadie for a rock band that does covers of rock classics from the 70s and 80s as well as originals. Their covers are great, but I'm not a fan of the songs. Still, I have to earn money somehow. I got a crazy groupie chasing after me all the time. She's pretty, as well as pretty nuts. Anyway, I just wrote to catch up and tell you how things are going. I still miss Betsy a lot, and I still think about her a lot, but it's not so painful now. I guess time heals all wounds after all.
I miss you guys a lot, and I'll come home soon. I heard Xavier's got more new recruits. How come you aren't doing anything about it? Anyway, I hear Lance still pines over Kitty…
"You got that right!" Blob chuckled.
"Shut up Fred!" Lance snapped.
Pietro's still a jerk…
"MMMMMMPH!!!" Pietro screamed.
"Shut up!" Wanda threw a vase at Pietro, hitting him in the head, knocking him out.
And the rest of you are still crazy.
"Oh yeah!" X laughed.
Anyway, I plan to come home soon. In short, I'm fine. I'm taking things one day at a time. I'm glad you guys are my friends. I also appreciated you coming to Cleveland to help me a while back. I know now that even though Betsy's gone in body, she's still with me in spirit. I know she's watching over me, and I hope to stay out of trouble. I'll write again soon. Write back, and this time, don't use crayon.
Sincerely,
Mike.
"We miss you too, Mike." Todd smiled. "We miss you too."
Well, our story comes to an end! Will Mike come home? Will there be a sequel? Will Selene get her vengeance? Find out soon if possible! Suggestions needed badly!