Brotherhood Evolution: Where Angels Deserve to Fly
There's really nothing to say folks. Read on.
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The Blackbird
"He's flat lining!" Forge stated as studied the monitor in front of him. "His wings are shot to hell and he's losing blood. Lots of it."
"Two units of A positive." Beast stated as Storm injected the needle into Angels arm. "Misses Cooper! Mama McCoy's baby boy whould like to know how much longer till we arrivce at our chosen destination?"
"E.T.A one minute." Valerie stated as she sat up in the cockpit with Xavier. They were on they're way to the Hive.
"Remind me again why we're taking Warren to the Hive?" Logan asked as he sat next to Xavier.
"The Hive has a ready team of doctors in place in case any of X-Factor get hurt. I called ahead and they're waiting for us. The equipment attached to Angel is sending them constant details about his vitals so they'll be up-to-date when we get there. The Doctors are also trained in mutant physiology and are studying the charts on Angels mutation that Xavier sent them right now."
"Say again?" Logan muttered.
"They're the best at what they do Logan." Valerie said grimly.
"I don't know why we left the kids alone though. Kitty seemed pretty shaken up." Logan muttered.
"X-Factor still has to clear the tunnels out and see if there are any other Morlocks that survived. And the X-Men where in no shape to travel."
"Exactly. One of us should have stayed behind to help the kids cope."
"Blob volunteered to stay with the X-men. He's been trained as a counselor and can help them cope with the stress until I get word that the tunnels are clear. Then I'll send choppers to pick up the kids." Valerie stated.
"The mission comes first?" Storm demanded angrily.
"Do you want to send the survivors back down into the tunnels where the Reavers may still be lurking?" Valerie asked. "Besides, you're nephew's back. You should try and use this time to reconnect with him."
"Why you." Storm began.
"Not now 'Ro." Logan said as he turned to Storm. "Just make sure the Bird stays alive."
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Bayville
"The tunnels are clean." Mike said as he and Betsy walked into the mansion with X and Lance. "How's Toad holding up?"
"He's good. He's gonna be out of action for a little while, but other than that he's holding up." Pietro said simply. "Wanda's with him now."
"So you're cool with him and Wanda." Lance asked skeptically.
"He likes her. And how she feels… well, I can't control that. At least not without Mastermind." Pietro said with a smirk.
"You're evil." Betsy muttered simply. "How are the X-Men holding up?"
"One of their favorite teachers got shot to hell, what do you think?" Pietro stated. "Blob's with them now talking."
"Man. Things are getting weird. I mean the senate was up in arms about mutants earlier today." Lance said simply as he walked into the living room with the others and flipped on C-span. "See, they're talking about passing a mutant registration bill." Lance said simply as a slam could be heard.
"Hey guys." Blob said simply. "Um, Lance, I think Kitty could use you right now."
"Say again?" Lance asked as he looked at Blob.
"The X-Men are talking the whole thing pretty well considering, but Shadowcat seemed particularly emotional. Apparently she considered Warren to be her favorite teacher."
"Ouch." Mike muttered to himself.
"Yea." Lance muttered. "Right, where is she?"
"Halfway through our talk, she bolted out of the room crying. I don't know where she is." Blob said simply.
"Wonderful. Time to go find my emotionally fragile Girlfriend and try not to ruin her for life." Lance stated simply.
"Good luck with that." Betsy said simply. "I'm going to see how Toad's doing."
"I'll call Val and let her know the tunnels are safe and she can send for us." X said as she walked out of the room.
"So the X-Men are all emotional wrecks?" Pietro asked.
"More or less." Blob said simply.
"Got any spray paint?"
"I'd thought you never ask." Mike said as he pulled out a couple of cans.
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Outside
"Kitty?" Lance called out as he walked through the garden. "Are you here kiddo?" Lance heard a muffled crying from behind the bushes. "You wanna come out and talk? Or do I have to find you?" Lance asked towards the bushes. He didn't get a response. "Fine. Have it your way Katherine." Lance said sadly as his eyes glowed a light blue color. The bushes separated as the earth that held them shifted, to reveal Shadowcat sitting on the ground hugging her knees.
"Go away Lance!" Kitty shouted at him.
"I would, but I care about you to much." Lance said as he sat down next to her.
"It's all your fault!" Kitty shouted at him as she punched his chest. "If you and X-factor hadn't asked us to help, Warren wouldn't have been hurt!" Kitty cried as Lance grabbed her wrists and held her close.
"Calm down Katherine." Lance said as he hugged her. "It's okay." Lance said smoothly as Kitty hugged him tight, crying into his shirt. "It's gonna be okay…" Lance said as Helicopter's whirled by overhead.
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The Hive
"Flammin' hell." Logan muttered as he paced around the waiting room.
"The Children are here." Storm said as she walked the X-Men into the waiting room.
"How is he?" Jean asked as she hung on Scott's arm.
"No word. Henry is in there with the doctors trying to help." Xavier stated. "Where is Kitty?"
"She wouldn't leave Alvers' side. She's with X-Factor right now." Scott said simply.
"How's Evan?" Nightcrawler asked.
"He's stable. He had three ribs ripped out as well as a good portion of his small intestine." Storm said. "He should be waking up soon."
"And Calisto?"
"Both of her arms are Broken, but she's sleeping now." Storm added.
"Any word on the other Morlocks?" Ray asked.
"Five survivors." Valerie sated as she walked into the room with Forge.
"There where at least fifty Morlocks." Scott said in shock.
"Fifty three, according to the body count." Forge said simply. "It's hideous."
"And the Reavers got away scot-free." Rogue said angrily.
"We have Flux in captivity. Give us some time and we'll find the others." Valerie said simply. "You all need to worry about your own team. Let mine take care of the wet work." Valerie said simply.
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Miami, Florida
"How was your trip?" Dr. Nagrite asked Dr. Essex.
"Fun." Essex said with a smile as he turned his attention back to his work. "Three down, one to go." Essex muttered to himself.
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The Hive
"I need a long shower." Mike muttered in disgust as he walked into one of the bathrooms.
"Seconded." Pietro muttered. "God, it was awful."
"Tell me about it, yo." Toad said as he limped into the room, being shouldered by Wanda.
"The smell." Blob said simply.
"I'd worry less about what just happened and more about what's going on now." X said as she turned up the volume on the TV.
"Ladies and Gentlemen of Congress, I say this. The mutant threat is real. And it requires a strict regulations, to keep our nation safe from this internal threat." Senator Graydon Creed stated as he took the floor.
"Thank you senator Creed." The chairman of the board stated.
"Son of a Bitch." Toad muttered.
"Get Valerie." Lance sated as Kitty hung on his shoulder.
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The Med wing
"Val!" X said as she ran up to Dr. Cooper. "We got some serious problems." X said as she turned on the TV.
"Just Flammin' wonderful." Logan muttered as they watched the senate meeting.
"Professor, would you mind if I stepped out?" Valerie asked.
"Yes Dr. Cooper. I believe your trip is in order." Xavier said simply as Valerie walked away.
"Chuck, what about Warren." Logan asked.
"Keep me informed. I'll be in the blackbird." Valerie stated.
"This is important Logan." Storm stated.
"So is our team." Logan muttered as he stalked off.
"Don't worry Storm, Valerie is more than able to diffuse the situation." Xavier said simply. "I hope."
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Later that day
"I don't believe it." Lance stated. Valerie was on TV, in front of the senate speaking.
"Dr. Cooper, what makes you think that the mutant threat is controllable?" Graydon Creed demanded.
"Because." Valerie said. "The government has trained our own elite group of anti-mutant terrorists, consisting of mutants." Valerie said as she walked over to the computer projector screen and inserted a disc. "Ladies and Gentlemen of the United States, I give you X-Factor." Valerie said as she typed a few buttons and holographic displays of all of X-Factor appeared fro the senate. There was footage of they're training, as well as the fight between Toad and Unis, as well as the fight with the Hellfire Club and Chamber.
"What is this?" Creed demanded.
"X-Factor has already defused several mutant threats, and they just completed a rescue mission." Valerie stated dryly. "As you can see, the CIA, FBI, NSA and ATF have already taken the necessary measures to ensure our safety against mutants. They are not a threat any longer. Passing this bill strips mutants who are not a threat of they're basic American rights. A direct Violation of the constitution."
"She has a valid point." A senator stated. "And if this X-Factor has already taken care of the problems that have popped up, then I see no reason to pass this bill." A general murmur rose from the gathered senate.
"Damn." Creed muttered under his breath. "The FoH are not going to like this.
"She did it." X said with a smile "She actually did it."
"I knew she was good, but damn." Pietro muttered.
"Everybody." The gathered mutants turned to see Beast with Dr. Corsair walk into the room.
"Henry?" Xavier asked. "How's Warren?"
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Later
"Why all the glum faces." Valerie asked as she walked into the Hive's War Room where everyone was gathered. "The bill wasn't passed."
"It's Angel." Nightcrawler stated.
"Where Angel's deserve to Fly..." Blob muttered to himself.
"What's wrong?" Valerie asked. "what happened?"
"Its his wings." Dr. Corsair stated. "They were badly injured, beyond repair. And he was bleeding out from the arteries in them…" Corsair stated.
"What happened?" Valerie demanded.
"We had to amputate them." Beast stated.
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Next Time on Brotherhood Evolution: Time Alone. After a tragic accident claims someone that X-Factor knew, they take the time to try and deal with it in their own way.
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Join us next time folks when we learn what the guys do to unwind and help cope.
Peace out,
Descendent
There's really nothing to say folks. Read on.
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The Blackbird
"He's flat lining!" Forge stated as studied the monitor in front of him. "His wings are shot to hell and he's losing blood. Lots of it."
"Two units of A positive." Beast stated as Storm injected the needle into Angels arm. "Misses Cooper! Mama McCoy's baby boy whould like to know how much longer till we arrivce at our chosen destination?"
"E.T.A one minute." Valerie stated as she sat up in the cockpit with Xavier. They were on they're way to the Hive.
"Remind me again why we're taking Warren to the Hive?" Logan asked as he sat next to Xavier.
"The Hive has a ready team of doctors in place in case any of X-Factor get hurt. I called ahead and they're waiting for us. The equipment attached to Angel is sending them constant details about his vitals so they'll be up-to-date when we get there. The Doctors are also trained in mutant physiology and are studying the charts on Angels mutation that Xavier sent them right now."
"Say again?" Logan muttered.
"They're the best at what they do Logan." Valerie said grimly.
"I don't know why we left the kids alone though. Kitty seemed pretty shaken up." Logan muttered.
"X-Factor still has to clear the tunnels out and see if there are any other Morlocks that survived. And the X-Men where in no shape to travel."
"Exactly. One of us should have stayed behind to help the kids cope."
"Blob volunteered to stay with the X-men. He's been trained as a counselor and can help them cope with the stress until I get word that the tunnels are clear. Then I'll send choppers to pick up the kids." Valerie stated.
"The mission comes first?" Storm demanded angrily.
"Do you want to send the survivors back down into the tunnels where the Reavers may still be lurking?" Valerie asked. "Besides, you're nephew's back. You should try and use this time to reconnect with him."
"Why you." Storm began.
"Not now 'Ro." Logan said as he turned to Storm. "Just make sure the Bird stays alive."
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Bayville
"The tunnels are clean." Mike said as he and Betsy walked into the mansion with X and Lance. "How's Toad holding up?"
"He's good. He's gonna be out of action for a little while, but other than that he's holding up." Pietro said simply. "Wanda's with him now."
"So you're cool with him and Wanda." Lance asked skeptically.
"He likes her. And how she feels… well, I can't control that. At least not without Mastermind." Pietro said with a smirk.
"You're evil." Betsy muttered simply. "How are the X-Men holding up?"
"One of their favorite teachers got shot to hell, what do you think?" Pietro stated. "Blob's with them now talking."
"Man. Things are getting weird. I mean the senate was up in arms about mutants earlier today." Lance said simply as he walked into the living room with the others and flipped on C-span. "See, they're talking about passing a mutant registration bill." Lance said simply as a slam could be heard.
"Hey guys." Blob said simply. "Um, Lance, I think Kitty could use you right now."
"Say again?" Lance asked as he looked at Blob.
"The X-Men are talking the whole thing pretty well considering, but Shadowcat seemed particularly emotional. Apparently she considered Warren to be her favorite teacher."
"Ouch." Mike muttered to himself.
"Yea." Lance muttered. "Right, where is she?"
"Halfway through our talk, she bolted out of the room crying. I don't know where she is." Blob said simply.
"Wonderful. Time to go find my emotionally fragile Girlfriend and try not to ruin her for life." Lance stated simply.
"Good luck with that." Betsy said simply. "I'm going to see how Toad's doing."
"I'll call Val and let her know the tunnels are safe and she can send for us." X said as she walked out of the room.
"So the X-Men are all emotional wrecks?" Pietro asked.
"More or less." Blob said simply.
"Got any spray paint?"
"I'd thought you never ask." Mike said as he pulled out a couple of cans.
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Outside
"Kitty?" Lance called out as he walked through the garden. "Are you here kiddo?" Lance heard a muffled crying from behind the bushes. "You wanna come out and talk? Or do I have to find you?" Lance asked towards the bushes. He didn't get a response. "Fine. Have it your way Katherine." Lance said sadly as his eyes glowed a light blue color. The bushes separated as the earth that held them shifted, to reveal Shadowcat sitting on the ground hugging her knees.
"Go away Lance!" Kitty shouted at him.
"I would, but I care about you to much." Lance said as he sat down next to her.
"It's all your fault!" Kitty shouted at him as she punched his chest. "If you and X-factor hadn't asked us to help, Warren wouldn't have been hurt!" Kitty cried as Lance grabbed her wrists and held her close.
"Calm down Katherine." Lance said as he hugged her. "It's okay." Lance said smoothly as Kitty hugged him tight, crying into his shirt. "It's gonna be okay…" Lance said as Helicopter's whirled by overhead.
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The Hive
"Flammin' hell." Logan muttered as he paced around the waiting room.
"The Children are here." Storm said as she walked the X-Men into the waiting room.
"How is he?" Jean asked as she hung on Scott's arm.
"No word. Henry is in there with the doctors trying to help." Xavier stated. "Where is Kitty?"
"She wouldn't leave Alvers' side. She's with X-Factor right now." Scott said simply.
"How's Evan?" Nightcrawler asked.
"He's stable. He had three ribs ripped out as well as a good portion of his small intestine." Storm said. "He should be waking up soon."
"And Calisto?"
"Both of her arms are Broken, but she's sleeping now." Storm added.
"Any word on the other Morlocks?" Ray asked.
"Five survivors." Valerie sated as she walked into the room with Forge.
"There where at least fifty Morlocks." Scott said in shock.
"Fifty three, according to the body count." Forge said simply. "It's hideous."
"And the Reavers got away scot-free." Rogue said angrily.
"We have Flux in captivity. Give us some time and we'll find the others." Valerie said simply. "You all need to worry about your own team. Let mine take care of the wet work." Valerie said simply.
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Miami, Florida
"How was your trip?" Dr. Nagrite asked Dr. Essex.
"Fun." Essex said with a smile as he turned his attention back to his work. "Three down, one to go." Essex muttered to himself.
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The Hive
"I need a long shower." Mike muttered in disgust as he walked into one of the bathrooms.
"Seconded." Pietro muttered. "God, it was awful."
"Tell me about it, yo." Toad said as he limped into the room, being shouldered by Wanda.
"The smell." Blob said simply.
"I'd worry less about what just happened and more about what's going on now." X said as she turned up the volume on the TV.
"Ladies and Gentlemen of Congress, I say this. The mutant threat is real. And it requires a strict regulations, to keep our nation safe from this internal threat." Senator Graydon Creed stated as he took the floor.
"Thank you senator Creed." The chairman of the board stated.
"Son of a Bitch." Toad muttered.
"Get Valerie." Lance sated as Kitty hung on his shoulder.
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The Med wing
"Val!" X said as she ran up to Dr. Cooper. "We got some serious problems." X said as she turned on the TV.
"Just Flammin' wonderful." Logan muttered as they watched the senate meeting.
"Professor, would you mind if I stepped out?" Valerie asked.
"Yes Dr. Cooper. I believe your trip is in order." Xavier said simply as Valerie walked away.
"Chuck, what about Warren." Logan asked.
"Keep me informed. I'll be in the blackbird." Valerie stated.
"This is important Logan." Storm stated.
"So is our team." Logan muttered as he stalked off.
"Don't worry Storm, Valerie is more than able to diffuse the situation." Xavier said simply. "I hope."
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Later that day
"I don't believe it." Lance stated. Valerie was on TV, in front of the senate speaking.
"Dr. Cooper, what makes you think that the mutant threat is controllable?" Graydon Creed demanded.
"Because." Valerie said. "The government has trained our own elite group of anti-mutant terrorists, consisting of mutants." Valerie said as she walked over to the computer projector screen and inserted a disc. "Ladies and Gentlemen of the United States, I give you X-Factor." Valerie said as she typed a few buttons and holographic displays of all of X-Factor appeared fro the senate. There was footage of they're training, as well as the fight between Toad and Unis, as well as the fight with the Hellfire Club and Chamber.
"What is this?" Creed demanded.
"X-Factor has already defused several mutant threats, and they just completed a rescue mission." Valerie stated dryly. "As you can see, the CIA, FBI, NSA and ATF have already taken the necessary measures to ensure our safety against mutants. They are not a threat any longer. Passing this bill strips mutants who are not a threat of they're basic American rights. A direct Violation of the constitution."
"She has a valid point." A senator stated. "And if this X-Factor has already taken care of the problems that have popped up, then I see no reason to pass this bill." A general murmur rose from the gathered senate.
"Damn." Creed muttered under his breath. "The FoH are not going to like this.
"She did it." X said with a smile "She actually did it."
"I knew she was good, but damn." Pietro muttered.
"Everybody." The gathered mutants turned to see Beast with Dr. Corsair walk into the room.
"Henry?" Xavier asked. "How's Warren?"
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Later
"Why all the glum faces." Valerie asked as she walked into the Hive's War Room where everyone was gathered. "The bill wasn't passed."
"It's Angel." Nightcrawler stated.
"Where Angel's deserve to Fly..." Blob muttered to himself.
"What's wrong?" Valerie asked. "what happened?"
"Its his wings." Dr. Corsair stated. "They were badly injured, beyond repair. And he was bleeding out from the arteries in them…" Corsair stated.
"What happened?" Valerie demanded.
"We had to amputate them." Beast stated.
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Next Time on Brotherhood Evolution: Time Alone. After a tragic accident claims someone that X-Factor knew, they take the time to try and deal with it in their own way.
********************
Join us next time folks when we learn what the guys do to unwind and help cope.
Peace out,
Descendent