Perfect By Nature
Chapter XXIV: The Beginning
By: Michelle
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DISCLAIMER: I just write fanfics for fun. It wouldn't be pointless to sue me because I don't have shit.
Some of the opening descriptions came from Chapter 27 of my fanfic, The Truth Hurts.
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Ororo Monroe walked proudly in Her Black leather X-suit with a lightning motif on her chest combined with long gloves and thigh-high stiletto boots. Her black cape, which was crossed over the neckline and attached in an asymmetrical way to her shoulder and waist with an X-symbol each, fluttered behind her as she walked. She kept her long flowing silver hair out of her face with a simple black tiara. She stood in front of Xavier ready to show Magneto what happens when you underestimate a Storm.
Logan walked out in his X-suit with an angry look on his face. He looked down at the X on his chest as he buckled his belt. . He grunted as he extended and retracted his adamantium claws. With his ruthless and cutthroat attitude, he marched over to take his place next to Storm. He growled under his breath as he stood before Xavier ready to clarify the reasons you shouldn't piss off a Wolverine.
Piotr Rasputin stood proud in his sleeveless X-suit. He bent down and strapped up his boots. He stood back up straight with a serious look on his face. He flexed his muscles watching his body from his shoulder pads to his black wristbands turn into full body armor. As he took his place next to Wolverine, he felt what he was: Colossus.
Rogue walked out in her black leather body X-suit and took her place next to Colossus. She tied her hair up into a ponytail leaving her white streak framed loosely around her face. She looked down at her gloved hands, knowing fully what she had to do. She was a Rogue, and today she was going to show what being a mischievous person meant.
BAMF. Kurt Wagner appeared beside Rogue causing her to jump slightly. With the flexibility of his suit, he was able to crouch easily. As he fingered his rosary, his tail snaked wildly behind him. This was no circus performance he was about to embark on. It was a fight for their lives. He was the Incredible Nightcrawler and he was going to prove how incredible he was.
Xavier smiled proudly at his five X-men: Storm, Wolverine, Nightcrawler, Colossus, and Rogue. Then, he turned his head to see the Five Turtles ready to join them in the fight.
"Nice costumes." Logan said sarcastically as the Turtles appeared with their belts and bandannas.
"Dude we're nakey." Michaelangelo said to Leonardo. "Why can't we get uniforms like they do? Do you realize how skinny we would look if we wore black?"
"Michaelangelo." Leonardo rolled his eyes.
Michaelangelo smiled. "It was just a suggestion."
"Shut up Mikey." Raphael answered. "This ain't time for games."
Xavier wheeled forward with his X-men following behind him. "What is our current situation Donatello?"
Donatello hooked up his laptop to the main computer for everyone to see the movement of the dragons. "Dragon Lord's army consists of around sixty men."
"Kind of small for an army." Logan said to that.
"Technically yes." Donatello replied. "But he outnumbers us 6 to 1." He reminded him. "He's been moving through the surrounding trees little by little." He began explaining. "He has the army moving towards the north end of the mansion."
"Those are the teachers' dormitories." Xavier folded his hands.
"It's not a surprise considering Kurt is his first target." Donatello replied. He sucked in a breath as his arm began to throb. "Dragon Lord himself will be fighting."
"Shit."
"How does this Dragon Lord and his army fight?" Logan said as he stepped forward. "I want to know what the hell we are up against."
"The dragons are trained in the martial arts." Venus answered. "They are extremely fierce fighters. They fight with weapons such as katanas and sais, but they stay strictly to hand to hand combat." She said to them. "However, all of Dragon Lord's army is trained to fight using Shaman arts as well. This means spell casting and magic blasts."
"Donatello, are you sure this Retourner Ray works?" Leonardo asked.
"I'm positive." Donatello replied. "I did a few tests earlier."
"Rogue, are you ready?" Xavier looked over to his youngest team member.
"Yes Professor." Rogue pulled off her glove.
Venus stepped before her. From her girls' night with Rogue and friends, she pretty much learned what each was capable of. "I'm ready." She said as she extended her hand.
Rogue took a deep breath and grabbed her hand. Your master isn't sick. He's trapped in the Realm of Dreams by scheming Dragons. I'm Mei Pieh Chi. I am Shinobi¡Honestly Raphael. Do can yourself¡Follow your intuition. Your master's spirit will lead you to him¡There will be no revenge. Rogue let go of Venus' hand and they both fell to the floor.
"Venus are you alright?" Leonardo asked as he helped her to her feet.
"Yes." Damn. Venus replied as she held on to Leonardo. "I am fine." I feel so weak.
" 'm ¶Ô²»" I'm sorry. Rogue said and stood in shock. ""Äܹ»ËµÖй" I can speak Chinese.
"Rogue, you are going to need to stay near Venus and help each other." Xavier ordered.
"Yes Professor." Rogue nodded.
"Storm and Leonardo." Xavier addressed the two. "You are both leaders. You need to work together."
Leonardo bowed to Xavier. "Yes Professor."
Storm nodded. "Yes Professor." Then, she glanced at Kurt with worry in her eyes.
Nightcrawler met Ororo's gaze. He could tell she was afraid. I'm going to be alright. He lipped to her.
I know. Storm replied. Then, she got down to business. "We need to keep the dragons out of mansion as best we can."
"It won't be daylight for another hour." Leonardo reminded her. "We need the school's spotlights on are we won't be able to see them are each other."
"I'll take care of the lights." Xavier replied. "You just take care of each other. I'll join you soon."
Storm and Leonardo looked at each other and then the team. They knew they had to succeed.
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"Come on everyone." Jubilee called to the younger students. "We need to keep together."
Kitty phased herself thought the ceiling right in front of her friend. "Like that's everyone."
"Cool beans." Jubilee turned to Splinter. "I'm not sure how far we should go." She said to him. "What if those dragons find out about these underground tunnels?"
"Is there some sort of safety room during the route?" Splinter asked. He and the Turtles always had hidden area they could hide in case they were attacked.
"Yeah." Kitty replied. "There's like supply room Professor has for like if we had to hide again. I know how to get to it."
"Lead the way." Splinter ordered, and then he noticed the look on Bobby's face. "Are you alright Bobby?"
"Yeah." He shrugged. "I should be up there fighting with them."
"Yes, they may well be true." Splinter replied. "But these children need to have someone to fight for them down here."
"Yeah, I suppose." I should have been more responsible. Bobby looked around at the students.
"Come." Splinter grabbed his hand. "They need your help."
Bobby didn't budge. There was something wrong.
"Come Bobby."
"No." He replied and looked at the students again. "We're missing someone."
"Like no way." Kitty said to him. "I like totally checked the girls and the boys dorms like twice. Everyone is down here."
Bobby shook his head. "What about the teacher's dorms?"
"Storm, Nightcrawler, and Wolverine are all fighting." Jubilee reminded him
"Yeah, but Jamie and Evan aren't." Bobby replied then realized who was missing. "Jamie and Evan stay in the same end of the hallway as Storm because they are so much younger than all of us."
"Like OMG." Kitty replied. "What are we like going to do? We can't take everyone back to get them."
"One of you must go."
"I'll go." Bobby answered. "I'll go get them and meet you at the supply room. I know how to get there."
Splinter watched as Bobby rushed back towards the mansion. He's going to make a good fighter one day. Then, he turned back to the rest of the students. "He'll be alright. We need to keep moving."
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The X-men and the Turtles moved stealth fully through the dark grounds of the mansion as they waited for the spotlights to turn on.
"Nightcrawler, can you see anything." Storm asked knowing his unique eyes could see through the dark.
"Nein." Nightcrawler replied. "I don't see anything."
"Donnie, what about your portable tracker?" Leonardo asked.
"They are close." Donatello replied. "Maybe fifty yards from us."
"Closer than that." Logan picked up their scent in the air. "They are moving pretty fast."
'Oh shit." Storm's eyes widened as she notice a pair of red eyes light up in the darkness.
"Heads up." Leonardo said. "Dragon Lord's not alone." He said as noticed several other pairs of red glowing eyes appear behind him. "Donnie, Venus, and Rogue get ready."
Dragon Lord led his Rank army and halted 15 yards before them. He smiled at the view. His red eyes could see the 10 awaiting powers before him. He opened his mouth and breathed out a breath of fire to intimidate them.
'Holy Shit." Wolverine said as the flashed a glimpse of the Dragon Lord.
Dragon Lord stood 7 feet tall with his battle sword in hand. He wore an entire metal body army complete with helmet. In the Turtles, opinion he was dressed like Shredder minus the spike. To the X-men, he wore enough metal for Magneto to have a field day with.
As Dragon Lord closed his mouth, the spotlights kicked on revealing the army he had as well as the X-men and the Turtles. He laughed as the looked the shocked expressions coming from the X-men. "Well well." He said to them. "The gangs all here." He walked forward slowly. "You seem frightened. Of course, you should be." He laughed. "For those of you who don't know who I am, Greetings. I am the Infernal Thunder Lizard. I am his Royal Majesty. I am the DRAGON LORD."
"Save it Bub." Wolverine snapped back extending his claws. "Because the only thing you will be is Shish kabob."
Dragon Lord laughed at his comment. "I serious doubt that."
"This is your warning Lizard Breath." Leonardo pointed at him with his katana. "You turn around now and leave these grounds or prepare to suffer the consequences."
Dragon Lord walked forward again. "No, I think I like it here."
"This is your last warning." Storm said as her eyes pearled over and lightning streaked across the sky. "Turn around now."
Dragon Lord laughed at them as they all stood together ready to fight. "Do you really think you can defeat me?"
The Turtles and X-men got in their fight stances. There was no backing down now.
Dragon Lord smiled as the power flowed through him. "So it's a battle you want." He said to them. "SO BE IT." He power surged out of his hands blasting the ground around them.
The Turtles and the X-men fell hard to the ground as it exploded around them. They knew they were going to fighting a hard fight. That is, if they make it¡
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The war has begun¡only 5 more chapters left
If you are interested in seeing a pic of Dragon Lord or clips from the live action TMNT show, go to Ninja Turtles Network and click on TV Section, then Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles-The Next Mutation. The East Meets West Parts 1-5 and Staff of Buki clips have the best scenes for seeing Venus, the Dragon Lord, and the mirror ripping as well as the Turtles.
Thanks for all of the reviews. See you next chapter¡
Michelle