The Uncanny R-Man: I guess Shan would be a good character but I had
someone else in mind, besides I don't know that much about her.
Mystique will not like the meeting she's about to get and you already
meet the three, remember Random, Static and Cortez?
yippe6: Michael...Michael Morbius? The guy wasn't really good (at least not in my story) to begin with...ever, unless you mean someone else who I can't think of.
NctrnlBst: Yeah I know it does help, and I just pictured that face when I thought of making the character with blue hair. As for Gambit and Piotr they aren't the kind of guys for random destruction. But I'll get to them, they had other duties which I'll show. Plus there are other Acolytes too.
yae yang: Never heard of that song. Do you mean Gale right? Cause the Amy in my story is blonde. Just you wait I got a little fic staring them coming later staring Pam and Ray.
Red Witch: Yeah that song and him just go together doesn't it? Oh you have no idea how interesting things will soon get.
DemonRogue13: No problem, glad you liked it though.
Supergirlhv: Glad you liked the ending.
Ruby: Blonde huh? Actually yes there are people that can beat him. In fact Legion beat him. He's got the same weakness as Juggernaut, telepaths can shut him down, plus Omega Red can hurt him too. I'm glad you like how I made her, I hope I continue to do her justice, basically I write her from what I remember from Sarah from Gen-13. Unfortunately I don't get Inuyasha were I live.
FAMILY AFFAIRS
CHAPTER 12: SORCERER'S TALE
Dr. Strange was led into a study with a stack of books, nice furniture and basically a warm feeling to it, it was the kind of place you could see yourself relaxing in, it was also Xavier's office.
Currently Xavier was sitting in his wheelchair behind his desk. Strange had already explained to him how he got there and that he was a sorcerer not a mutant.
"Forgive me it's just hard to believe in magic in this day and age." Xavier said to him.
Strange smiled kindly to the man. "I know what you mean. I used to be a prominent brain surgeon, until my accident." He removed one of his gloves and showed his hand to Xavier. He could see fain traces of scars looking closely at them. He put the glove back on and continued.
"You see I lost the ability to hold a scalpel like I used to, my career was over. So I looked for a way to regain my abilities. I searched all over the world then I came to Tibet. There under the guidance of a holy man, I learned the mystic arts."
Strange smiled to himself at the memory. "I found a new calling in life, a new destiny if you will, but trust me magic is real."
"So why is it you're here?" Xavier asked now a little intrigued by this man's story.
Strange sighed and took a seat across the Xavier's desk. "Long ago about seventeen years ago to be precise I came across what I thought was a demon, but turned out to be a mutant." Xavier was startled by this but didn't interrupt his story.
"He called himself Azazel and he quite literally looks like the Devil. You know red, horns, tail, the works. But he also had a following a group he called Neyaphem. It is a group of demon looking mutants who sole purpose is to follow Azazel."
"You see he claimed to actually be the Devil whenever he visited humans. In fact he caused a lot of trouble in his time."
"Such as?" The Professor asked.
Strange thought about it. "Watergate, Vietnam, the Gestapo, and I know he's a lot older then he looks, he's been around for quite some time and I believe he has some kind of immortality to him. In fact his minions have been doing his bidding while he was 'locked up' as it were."
Xavier sat back in his chair thinking of everything he was learning. It was really quite astonishing. "So even though he was stopped I presume his followers were still out there."
Dr. Strange nodded his head. "Oh yes in fact I believe I found a few of his handy work, like certain individuals who say 'the devil made me do' it was most likely him. Well that and Teletubies and telemarketers."
Xavier raised an eyebrow at this. "Don't tell me you don't think those things are evil." He said to him.
"Anyways, I found him and caste him into a different reality in which there was no return from him. You see the curse I place on him says that he has to leave without someone else helping him, plus I sealed his powers while in there to prevent him from leaving."
Dr. Strange's face grew serious and very disturbed. "But I found out he has escaped. One of his disciples Jillian I believe her name is, took something from here that freed him."
Xavier knew what was stolen and suddenly it all become clear as to why she took it.
SOMEWHERE IN NEW YORK STATE
Mystique was in a motel room across from the building Graydon lived in. Magneto wanted him watched to make sure he did as they wanted, so it was up to her and Sabertooth.
The fact she had to work with that animal turned her stomach. The fact they had a kid together was even more revolting, almost as bad as the fact that Graydon was a human with the FOH was worse.
Out of all her children he was the biggest disappointment of them all. It was no wonder she never told Rogue, Kurt or her other child about him. She didn't want them to know anything about him.
"My, my you have changed a bit my dear Raven." She heard a voice behind her. It was a familiar one that sent chills down her spine.
'No it can't be him.' She thought, then as she turned around she was face to face with Azazel. A look of pure surprise and even a little horror mix in with it.
"What no hug?" He said enjoying the look on her face.
ACOLYTE BASE IN NY AREA
Gambit was bored. He along with Juggernaut who had agreed to join Magneto after freeing him, was with Mastermind, and Omega Red looking after this particular base. He was wondering why Colossus was not given permission to join them.
The others weren't exactly great conversationalist, although they did like poker, well except Mastermind. They didn't let him play because they thought he was cheating by reading their thoughts after he won ten straight hands.
He didn't know why they were here, all they had to do was look after this weird stone with a shape of a sword in it, and look after this little blond girl in a cell. Magneto had told them the girl was dangerous so that was why she was locked up.
He also told them under no circumstances were they to talk to her. And if they did he said they would live to regret it. 'Remy may be curious, but he's not suicidal either.' He thought. But as he watched the monitor sowing the girl he had to wonder what made her so dangerous.
XAVIER'S OFFICE
"So this device cold take one of your students to the brimstone dimension." Dr. Strange mussed. He and Xavier had discussed the events of Forge's device and Kurt's ability to teleport into another reality for a spilt second.
From the description Dr. Strange had confirmed it was in fact a realm called the brimstone dimension. The place where he had sealed Azazel for hopefully all time. Xavier also told them how Forge was tricked into resetting the machine by Jillian to take something out of that realm.
The Professor contemplated everything. "So I guess the question now is, what do we do?"
Strange let out a sigh. "I could remake the spell that sealed him in, but with that machine in their possession that would be impossible to keep him there, and I doubt he will keep a low profile."
Xavier had to nod his head in agreement if what he hade learned about this mutant was true. Then they had a new enemy in the world and an ancient and dangerous one at that. Dr. Strange got up from his seat and the Professor gave him a questioning look.
"I believe I should prepare for his arrival, there are things I need to do." Then he took out a small round crystal set in a bronze circle and handed it to the Professor. "If you need to contact me place your hand over the crystal, say my name and speak and I shall hear you."
Xavier picked it up and gave it a look. Strange smiled at him. "Trust me it works, so I would place it somewhere safe." With that he began a chant in a unfamiliar language and a portal appeared he stepped through it and as soon as he passed through it closed.
Xavier looked back down at the crystal he was given and reconsidered his views on magic.
NEW YORK STATE
Mystique just stared at him. There he was in an Italian suit complete with shoes, looking just like he did all those years ago. "How the Hell did you find me?" He growled out.
Azazel only seemed amused by her reaction. "Now my dear Raven, you should know that I have eyes everywhere. Plus you haven't been as subtle or keeping low like you used to. I guess motherhood has changed you somewhat."
"What do you want?" She spat at him.
"Why my dear I just wanted to see how things are going with you." He said and then moved to the window. "So who are we watching?"
"None of your business." She said harshly to him.
"It doesn't matter I've kept myself informed anyway. You would be amazed at the kind of information my minions can get to...like say a certain Graydon Creed?" He said. He saw the reaction in Mystique and kept going. "Let me see I know that tall dark and hairy is his old man, but why did that walking magnet you serve send you?"
She couldn't face him and turned, she didn't want her face to betray anything else, but to Azazel she already had. "You have a connection to this man don't you?"
She turned to him quickly. "If you must know he's my no good bastard son, and I mean that both literally and figuratively."
He was a little surprised at this. Not that he was her son that he already guessed, but the fact that she slept with Sabertooth, now that was a surprise. "Well now that we are on the topic of family I remember the last time we talked. In fact you were pregnant I believe."
"What of it?" She said. She wasn't likely where this was going.
He smiled at her but it was more of a superior one then anything remotely kind. "I recently found out about a boy, a very unique boy in fact. I believe you know him? Kurt Wagner?"
Mystique couldn't help but freeze at his words. 'How did he find out about Kurt?' She thought. This wasn't good, she didn't want him to know about Kurt, in fact she had hoped she never had to see him again.
He saw the reaction on her face and laughed. "So it's true isn't it. The boy is mine. You know I often wondered if that child was mine, or that duke's that you tried to seduce. Well I guess I have my answer now don't I?"
So what do you want from me?" She said finding her voice again.
He stepped up to her and grinned. "Why a family reunion of course." Then he quickly grabbed her and they disappeared in smoke.
SAVAGE LAND
Magneto was in his own chambers. They were large and adored with art, and lots of metallic objects. Some of which floated in the air by his own will. He stared out into the jungles looking out the great window in his room.
The door opened and he heard someone come in.
"Well I have a few things to report." Came the voice of Sinister. "First those four missing Acolytes have come back, so we now have enough power to take those two mutants we talked about."
Magneto turned to him. "Good you go and get the Summers' boy and I'll take care of the other one. If they fail I can always step in."
Sinister grinned. "They should be good candidates once turned. Also Sabertooth just reported in. Apparently Mystique has disappeared. He got to the lookout to relieve her and found her not only missing but a strange sent there as well."
Magneto looked at him obviously not pleased with this news. "This is not what he need. Send Colossus to him to help with the Creed, and tell Mesmerso to step up the progress. We may have to hurry alone before something else happens."
SCOTT'S ROOM
Scott was at his computer. He had sent a few e-mails to his brother but for some reason he wasn't answering and it was worrying him. Normally after they got an e-mail from each other they would respond right back. But he had gone the last two days without any word.
"Scott?" He turned to see Jean at his door with a worried expression on her face. "What's wrong? I could feel you trouble about something." She asked moving closer to him. It still amazed him how their connection to each other had grown so strong between them.
Sometimes even he thought he could sense something from her from time to time although for him it was more like a feeling, but she being a telepath could pick up a little more detail on him.
He sighed and ran a hand through his hair. "I'm just worried about Alex. I haven't gone this long without talking to him in some way and...I'm just worried."
She hugged him from behind his chair, Scott placing on of his hands on hers. "Scott you won't lose him again." She said voicing the fear he had deep down that he didn't want to admit to. "He's most likely busy or maybe their server is down or something."
"Yeah your probably right, it's just that after losing him once, and finally having him back was like a miracle for me. I don't want to lose him again." Scott said to her.
"I know, and you won't." She whispered into his ear. Scott put his head back slightly, resting it next to hers. He always enjoyed these moments, when it was just the two of them somehow all of the problems they faced just seemed to disappear to him.
OUTSIDE
Kurt and Amanda had told everyone of the man calling himself Dr. Strange and that he was with the Professor, not to mention how he got in the mansion.
"I'll say this...it's never boring when we come over hear, there's always seem to be something interesting going on." Pam said sitting next to Ray listening in.
"Tell me about it." Amy said in wonderment.
"Hey I just got here and things have been weird for me since the day I got here." Gale said sitting next to Amy.
"Hey what about me?" Dani spoke up. "I nearly had a heart attack from my roommate's dragon. You don't think that wasn't weird?"
"She's got a point." Pam said. "When I first saw Lockheed I freaked too."
"So what do you guys think is going on?" Jamie asked the older kids.
"I have no idea but I got a feeling we'll find out soon enough." Vincent said with a stern look on his face. The others seemed to agree with his statement.
"Yeah we do seem to have that kind of luck don't we?" Roberto said to them.
"Well I'm not in the mood for a game anymore with impending doom looming over us." Tabitha said glumly, Sam was there and put an arm around her.
"Don't worry about it, I'm sure the Professor will tell us and it won't be as bad as y'all think." Sam said to her.
She smiled at him. "Thanks for trying Sammy."
"So what are we going to do now?" Amara asked them. "It's a little hot for sports anyway." She said fanning her slightly sweaty shirt to prove her point.
"Well why don't we go inside at least then." Amanda offered.
They all agreed and went inside to cool off, yet each one knew that soon something was going to happen and they just wanted to know when and how bad it would be.
NEXT UP CHAPTER 13: POWERS REVELALED
Next up we go back to Paige, X23 and Alex and their lives will change forever.
yippe6: Michael...Michael Morbius? The guy wasn't really good (at least not in my story) to begin with...ever, unless you mean someone else who I can't think of.
NctrnlBst: Yeah I know it does help, and I just pictured that face when I thought of making the character with blue hair. As for Gambit and Piotr they aren't the kind of guys for random destruction. But I'll get to them, they had other duties which I'll show. Plus there are other Acolytes too.
yae yang: Never heard of that song. Do you mean Gale right? Cause the Amy in my story is blonde. Just you wait I got a little fic staring them coming later staring Pam and Ray.
Red Witch: Yeah that song and him just go together doesn't it? Oh you have no idea how interesting things will soon get.
DemonRogue13: No problem, glad you liked it though.
Supergirlhv: Glad you liked the ending.
Ruby: Blonde huh? Actually yes there are people that can beat him. In fact Legion beat him. He's got the same weakness as Juggernaut, telepaths can shut him down, plus Omega Red can hurt him too. I'm glad you like how I made her, I hope I continue to do her justice, basically I write her from what I remember from Sarah from Gen-13. Unfortunately I don't get Inuyasha were I live.
FAMILY AFFAIRS
CHAPTER 12: SORCERER'S TALE
Dr. Strange was led into a study with a stack of books, nice furniture and basically a warm feeling to it, it was the kind of place you could see yourself relaxing in, it was also Xavier's office.
Currently Xavier was sitting in his wheelchair behind his desk. Strange had already explained to him how he got there and that he was a sorcerer not a mutant.
"Forgive me it's just hard to believe in magic in this day and age." Xavier said to him.
Strange smiled kindly to the man. "I know what you mean. I used to be a prominent brain surgeon, until my accident." He removed one of his gloves and showed his hand to Xavier. He could see fain traces of scars looking closely at them. He put the glove back on and continued.
"You see I lost the ability to hold a scalpel like I used to, my career was over. So I looked for a way to regain my abilities. I searched all over the world then I came to Tibet. There under the guidance of a holy man, I learned the mystic arts."
Strange smiled to himself at the memory. "I found a new calling in life, a new destiny if you will, but trust me magic is real."
"So why is it you're here?" Xavier asked now a little intrigued by this man's story.
Strange sighed and took a seat across the Xavier's desk. "Long ago about seventeen years ago to be precise I came across what I thought was a demon, but turned out to be a mutant." Xavier was startled by this but didn't interrupt his story.
"He called himself Azazel and he quite literally looks like the Devil. You know red, horns, tail, the works. But he also had a following a group he called Neyaphem. It is a group of demon looking mutants who sole purpose is to follow Azazel."
"You see he claimed to actually be the Devil whenever he visited humans. In fact he caused a lot of trouble in his time."
"Such as?" The Professor asked.
Strange thought about it. "Watergate, Vietnam, the Gestapo, and I know he's a lot older then he looks, he's been around for quite some time and I believe he has some kind of immortality to him. In fact his minions have been doing his bidding while he was 'locked up' as it were."
Xavier sat back in his chair thinking of everything he was learning. It was really quite astonishing. "So even though he was stopped I presume his followers were still out there."
Dr. Strange nodded his head. "Oh yes in fact I believe I found a few of his handy work, like certain individuals who say 'the devil made me do' it was most likely him. Well that and Teletubies and telemarketers."
Xavier raised an eyebrow at this. "Don't tell me you don't think those things are evil." He said to him.
"Anyways, I found him and caste him into a different reality in which there was no return from him. You see the curse I place on him says that he has to leave without someone else helping him, plus I sealed his powers while in there to prevent him from leaving."
Dr. Strange's face grew serious and very disturbed. "But I found out he has escaped. One of his disciples Jillian I believe her name is, took something from here that freed him."
Xavier knew what was stolen and suddenly it all become clear as to why she took it.
SOMEWHERE IN NEW YORK STATE
Mystique was in a motel room across from the building Graydon lived in. Magneto wanted him watched to make sure he did as they wanted, so it was up to her and Sabertooth.
The fact she had to work with that animal turned her stomach. The fact they had a kid together was even more revolting, almost as bad as the fact that Graydon was a human with the FOH was worse.
Out of all her children he was the biggest disappointment of them all. It was no wonder she never told Rogue, Kurt or her other child about him. She didn't want them to know anything about him.
"My, my you have changed a bit my dear Raven." She heard a voice behind her. It was a familiar one that sent chills down her spine.
'No it can't be him.' She thought, then as she turned around she was face to face with Azazel. A look of pure surprise and even a little horror mix in with it.
"What no hug?" He said enjoying the look on her face.
ACOLYTE BASE IN NY AREA
Gambit was bored. He along with Juggernaut who had agreed to join Magneto after freeing him, was with Mastermind, and Omega Red looking after this particular base. He was wondering why Colossus was not given permission to join them.
The others weren't exactly great conversationalist, although they did like poker, well except Mastermind. They didn't let him play because they thought he was cheating by reading their thoughts after he won ten straight hands.
He didn't know why they were here, all they had to do was look after this weird stone with a shape of a sword in it, and look after this little blond girl in a cell. Magneto had told them the girl was dangerous so that was why she was locked up.
He also told them under no circumstances were they to talk to her. And if they did he said they would live to regret it. 'Remy may be curious, but he's not suicidal either.' He thought. But as he watched the monitor sowing the girl he had to wonder what made her so dangerous.
XAVIER'S OFFICE
"So this device cold take one of your students to the brimstone dimension." Dr. Strange mussed. He and Xavier had discussed the events of Forge's device and Kurt's ability to teleport into another reality for a spilt second.
From the description Dr. Strange had confirmed it was in fact a realm called the brimstone dimension. The place where he had sealed Azazel for hopefully all time. Xavier also told them how Forge was tricked into resetting the machine by Jillian to take something out of that realm.
The Professor contemplated everything. "So I guess the question now is, what do we do?"
Strange let out a sigh. "I could remake the spell that sealed him in, but with that machine in their possession that would be impossible to keep him there, and I doubt he will keep a low profile."
Xavier had to nod his head in agreement if what he hade learned about this mutant was true. Then they had a new enemy in the world and an ancient and dangerous one at that. Dr. Strange got up from his seat and the Professor gave him a questioning look.
"I believe I should prepare for his arrival, there are things I need to do." Then he took out a small round crystal set in a bronze circle and handed it to the Professor. "If you need to contact me place your hand over the crystal, say my name and speak and I shall hear you."
Xavier picked it up and gave it a look. Strange smiled at him. "Trust me it works, so I would place it somewhere safe." With that he began a chant in a unfamiliar language and a portal appeared he stepped through it and as soon as he passed through it closed.
Xavier looked back down at the crystal he was given and reconsidered his views on magic.
NEW YORK STATE
Mystique just stared at him. There he was in an Italian suit complete with shoes, looking just like he did all those years ago. "How the Hell did you find me?" He growled out.
Azazel only seemed amused by her reaction. "Now my dear Raven, you should know that I have eyes everywhere. Plus you haven't been as subtle or keeping low like you used to. I guess motherhood has changed you somewhat."
"What do you want?" She spat at him.
"Why my dear I just wanted to see how things are going with you." He said and then moved to the window. "So who are we watching?"
"None of your business." She said harshly to him.
"It doesn't matter I've kept myself informed anyway. You would be amazed at the kind of information my minions can get to...like say a certain Graydon Creed?" He said. He saw the reaction in Mystique and kept going. "Let me see I know that tall dark and hairy is his old man, but why did that walking magnet you serve send you?"
She couldn't face him and turned, she didn't want her face to betray anything else, but to Azazel she already had. "You have a connection to this man don't you?"
She turned to him quickly. "If you must know he's my no good bastard son, and I mean that both literally and figuratively."
He was a little surprised at this. Not that he was her son that he already guessed, but the fact that she slept with Sabertooth, now that was a surprise. "Well now that we are on the topic of family I remember the last time we talked. In fact you were pregnant I believe."
"What of it?" She said. She wasn't likely where this was going.
He smiled at her but it was more of a superior one then anything remotely kind. "I recently found out about a boy, a very unique boy in fact. I believe you know him? Kurt Wagner?"
Mystique couldn't help but freeze at his words. 'How did he find out about Kurt?' She thought. This wasn't good, she didn't want him to know about Kurt, in fact she had hoped she never had to see him again.
He saw the reaction on her face and laughed. "So it's true isn't it. The boy is mine. You know I often wondered if that child was mine, or that duke's that you tried to seduce. Well I guess I have my answer now don't I?"
So what do you want from me?" She said finding her voice again.
He stepped up to her and grinned. "Why a family reunion of course." Then he quickly grabbed her and they disappeared in smoke.
SAVAGE LAND
Magneto was in his own chambers. They were large and adored with art, and lots of metallic objects. Some of which floated in the air by his own will. He stared out into the jungles looking out the great window in his room.
The door opened and he heard someone come in.
"Well I have a few things to report." Came the voice of Sinister. "First those four missing Acolytes have come back, so we now have enough power to take those two mutants we talked about."
Magneto turned to him. "Good you go and get the Summers' boy and I'll take care of the other one. If they fail I can always step in."
Sinister grinned. "They should be good candidates once turned. Also Sabertooth just reported in. Apparently Mystique has disappeared. He got to the lookout to relieve her and found her not only missing but a strange sent there as well."
Magneto looked at him obviously not pleased with this news. "This is not what he need. Send Colossus to him to help with the Creed, and tell Mesmerso to step up the progress. We may have to hurry alone before something else happens."
SCOTT'S ROOM
Scott was at his computer. He had sent a few e-mails to his brother but for some reason he wasn't answering and it was worrying him. Normally after they got an e-mail from each other they would respond right back. But he had gone the last two days without any word.
"Scott?" He turned to see Jean at his door with a worried expression on her face. "What's wrong? I could feel you trouble about something." She asked moving closer to him. It still amazed him how their connection to each other had grown so strong between them.
Sometimes even he thought he could sense something from her from time to time although for him it was more like a feeling, but she being a telepath could pick up a little more detail on him.
He sighed and ran a hand through his hair. "I'm just worried about Alex. I haven't gone this long without talking to him in some way and...I'm just worried."
She hugged him from behind his chair, Scott placing on of his hands on hers. "Scott you won't lose him again." She said voicing the fear he had deep down that he didn't want to admit to. "He's most likely busy or maybe their server is down or something."
"Yeah your probably right, it's just that after losing him once, and finally having him back was like a miracle for me. I don't want to lose him again." Scott said to her.
"I know, and you won't." She whispered into his ear. Scott put his head back slightly, resting it next to hers. He always enjoyed these moments, when it was just the two of them somehow all of the problems they faced just seemed to disappear to him.
OUTSIDE
Kurt and Amanda had told everyone of the man calling himself Dr. Strange and that he was with the Professor, not to mention how he got in the mansion.
"I'll say this...it's never boring when we come over hear, there's always seem to be something interesting going on." Pam said sitting next to Ray listening in.
"Tell me about it." Amy said in wonderment.
"Hey I just got here and things have been weird for me since the day I got here." Gale said sitting next to Amy.
"Hey what about me?" Dani spoke up. "I nearly had a heart attack from my roommate's dragon. You don't think that wasn't weird?"
"She's got a point." Pam said. "When I first saw Lockheed I freaked too."
"So what do you guys think is going on?" Jamie asked the older kids.
"I have no idea but I got a feeling we'll find out soon enough." Vincent said with a stern look on his face. The others seemed to agree with his statement.
"Yeah we do seem to have that kind of luck don't we?" Roberto said to them.
"Well I'm not in the mood for a game anymore with impending doom looming over us." Tabitha said glumly, Sam was there and put an arm around her.
"Don't worry about it, I'm sure the Professor will tell us and it won't be as bad as y'all think." Sam said to her.
She smiled at him. "Thanks for trying Sammy."
"So what are we going to do now?" Amara asked them. "It's a little hot for sports anyway." She said fanning her slightly sweaty shirt to prove her point.
"Well why don't we go inside at least then." Amanda offered.
They all agreed and went inside to cool off, yet each one knew that soon something was going to happen and they just wanted to know when and how bad it would be.
NEXT UP CHAPTER 13: POWERS REVELALED
Next up we go back to Paige, X23 and Alex and their lives will change forever.