11:57 p.m.,
The Xavier Institute For Gifted Youngsters
"So you can clearly understand the severity of the situation." Professor Xavier finished his lenghthy explination to his and Magneto's team of mutants. Outside, the rain bucketed down, thundering on the roof top of the Xavier Mansion. It happened to be so that one of the girls they were chasing earlier was the daughter of as old friend of both Xavier and Magneto. Yes, old friends. Lizzy's father, Michael, had infact saved professor Xavier from a car accident, not unlike the one earlier today. He owes his life to Michael, and is eager to repayhim for his kindness.
"What Charles and I have decided to do," Magneto broke into the conversation. "Is combine our efforts to try and stop the mutant persecution that has broke out."
"Is this true, Professor?" Scott spoke up for what all of the mutants in the room were thinking. Together, they had quite a hefty group, numbering up to thirty-two.
"Yes, Scott. Our plan was to relocate all of you to a safer and more remote area until we can sort out this mess." The Professor explained. Scott glared at his rival, Lance Alvers, only to notice that he was glaring back. "Unfortunately, the antics today did not help us whatsoever in trying to portray a friendlier side to "the mutant menace"." All was silent, with the exception of shallow breathing. A clock began to chime somewhere in the mansion. One, two, three… the silence continued as the clock continued its deadened ring. Four, five… quick glances around the room, but that was all. Six, seven, eight, nine. Someone sighed. Ten, eleven… As the clock struck twelve, a loud knock was heard at the front door. Startled, Jean approached the door cautiously, and as she opened it, she viewed a figure in a dark green cloak, soaked with rain.
"Okay listen up!" The figure began to babble uncontrollably as it paced the room before it, soaking the expensive rug and furniture in rainwater. As it did so, its hood flew backwards, revealing the face of Audrey. "I followed the cop cars to the klink and then Alissa and Sara and Lizzy they were handed over to Kevin, right? And I knew where they were going so I came here to ask for help 'cause Lizzy says you owe her," she glared at the professor momentarily before continuing on with her speech, " and so now unless you help me then the others will be probed and crap like that and that just wouldn't be cool and I'm sure that it would make them weirder than they already are but yeah, so whada' ya' say?" This whole shmeal left everyone stunned. Audrey continued to pace the room, waiting for a response from the others. "Yo! Is this an audience or a mosaic? Do you people even breathe?" Finally, Professor Xavier spoke up.
"Of course we will assist you."
"Oh good," Audrey sighed, "I was getting worried that I was talking to myself again. Ha, I kid!" she added as she caught the glimpse of Jean's face.
The black jet belonging to the X-Men was loaded up with all three teams of mutants, with Audrey up front, giving directions to the professor. Anxiety filled the jet as it sped on through the darkened midnight sky. The rain had stopped briefly, but more clouds were visible on the horizon. The flight only took about twenty-five minutes, but the jet was brought mainly for an easy getaway. The dark, dull outline of Kevin's base was becoming more visible as the jet began a noiseless decent from the sky. It landed in a narrow clearing some hundred yards away, and Audrey stood up on the chair she was previously sitting in to give directions to everyone. Her plan was that everyone except the professor would position him or herself around the base and wait until Audrey gave "the signal". Then, they would all charge in and take the base by force.
The teams crowded outside the jet and then immediately dispersed. Audrey crept up to the enormous metal gates to give the signal to the others. Remarkably, the gates were freshly repaired from their last encounter. Her back pressed to the cool metal; she inched up to the door, raised her hand, and then dropped it. This was not the signal, however. She was surprised to find a small, yellow piece of paper with a quick note scribbled on it. She absentmindedly wandered back onto the jet, the others following her until the door closed securely behind them.
Voices flooded the containment hatch until Audrey hushed them and read the note aloud,
Yo Audrey,
Escaped all on our own. See you back at the base. Bring fresh milk.
Love,
Your escapees,
Wolf, Cat, ''' Tiger''''
The Xavier Institute For Gifted Youngsters
"So you can clearly understand the severity of the situation." Professor Xavier finished his lenghthy explination to his and Magneto's team of mutants. Outside, the rain bucketed down, thundering on the roof top of the Xavier Mansion. It happened to be so that one of the girls they were chasing earlier was the daughter of as old friend of both Xavier and Magneto. Yes, old friends. Lizzy's father, Michael, had infact saved professor Xavier from a car accident, not unlike the one earlier today. He owes his life to Michael, and is eager to repayhim for his kindness.
"What Charles and I have decided to do," Magneto broke into the conversation. "Is combine our efforts to try and stop the mutant persecution that has broke out."
"Is this true, Professor?" Scott spoke up for what all of the mutants in the room were thinking. Together, they had quite a hefty group, numbering up to thirty-two.
"Yes, Scott. Our plan was to relocate all of you to a safer and more remote area until we can sort out this mess." The Professor explained. Scott glared at his rival, Lance Alvers, only to notice that he was glaring back. "Unfortunately, the antics today did not help us whatsoever in trying to portray a friendlier side to "the mutant menace"." All was silent, with the exception of shallow breathing. A clock began to chime somewhere in the mansion. One, two, three… the silence continued as the clock continued its deadened ring. Four, five… quick glances around the room, but that was all. Six, seven, eight, nine. Someone sighed. Ten, eleven… As the clock struck twelve, a loud knock was heard at the front door. Startled, Jean approached the door cautiously, and as she opened it, she viewed a figure in a dark green cloak, soaked with rain.
"Okay listen up!" The figure began to babble uncontrollably as it paced the room before it, soaking the expensive rug and furniture in rainwater. As it did so, its hood flew backwards, revealing the face of Audrey. "I followed the cop cars to the klink and then Alissa and Sara and Lizzy they were handed over to Kevin, right? And I knew where they were going so I came here to ask for help 'cause Lizzy says you owe her," she glared at the professor momentarily before continuing on with her speech, " and so now unless you help me then the others will be probed and crap like that and that just wouldn't be cool and I'm sure that it would make them weirder than they already are but yeah, so whada' ya' say?" This whole shmeal left everyone stunned. Audrey continued to pace the room, waiting for a response from the others. "Yo! Is this an audience or a mosaic? Do you people even breathe?" Finally, Professor Xavier spoke up.
"Of course we will assist you."
"Oh good," Audrey sighed, "I was getting worried that I was talking to myself again. Ha, I kid!" she added as she caught the glimpse of Jean's face.
The black jet belonging to the X-Men was loaded up with all three teams of mutants, with Audrey up front, giving directions to the professor. Anxiety filled the jet as it sped on through the darkened midnight sky. The rain had stopped briefly, but more clouds were visible on the horizon. The flight only took about twenty-five minutes, but the jet was brought mainly for an easy getaway. The dark, dull outline of Kevin's base was becoming more visible as the jet began a noiseless decent from the sky. It landed in a narrow clearing some hundred yards away, and Audrey stood up on the chair she was previously sitting in to give directions to everyone. Her plan was that everyone except the professor would position him or herself around the base and wait until Audrey gave "the signal". Then, they would all charge in and take the base by force.
The teams crowded outside the jet and then immediately dispersed. Audrey crept up to the enormous metal gates to give the signal to the others. Remarkably, the gates were freshly repaired from their last encounter. Her back pressed to the cool metal; she inched up to the door, raised her hand, and then dropped it. This was not the signal, however. She was surprised to find a small, yellow piece of paper with a quick note scribbled on it. She absentmindedly wandered back onto the jet, the others following her until the door closed securely behind them.
Voices flooded the containment hatch until Audrey hushed them and read the note aloud,
Yo Audrey,
Escaped all on our own. See you back at the base. Bring fresh milk.
Love,
Your escapees,
Wolf, Cat, ''' Tiger''''