Shout outs:
Agent-G: I'm still not sure how long it will take for the other crossover to come up, even if I plan it. I might try it as a sequel to this, but it's not likely. And I did contemplate about Scott and Kitty phasing through the air to slow their drop, but they are able to land it well. It is only a story high off the ground, and they do know plent of landing skills for combat and such. Of course Peter could too, but he's different.
Mark C: All that will be revealed in the final chapters.
SickMidedSucker: Whoa, Mystique hater. She really does treat her kids back, but I think she tries. Here's the nexy chapter.
Disclaimer: I don't own X-men Evolution of Spider-Man.
Chapter XI: Team
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Pain. Where am I? It hurts. Who's there? What happened?
Awakening with a start, Peter found himself chained with his arms above his head, lying against something. Where am I? A roof? Who's there? Mystique no doubt. What happened? She ambushed me, Jean was there, and Scott and Kitty. There was a battle.
Peter organized his thoughts quickly, took a deep breath, and took in his surroundings. The rooftop was small, and there were only two others on it with him. Peter recognized Mystique instantly, standing with her back to him on top of a pile of crates, looking down at the streets below. The other person was a girl, probably around sixteen or so, one of Mystique's lackeys. Her back was to Peter as well, but she was only about ten yards away to the side. The chains binding his wrists were weak, but wrapped tightly. They would be easy to break, but it seemed like breaking free would only catch his two enemies attention.
Leaping up into a graceful and silent backflip, Peter landed on the small rooftop building he was chained. So far so good. Neither Mystique nor the girl had seen or heard him. Now, all I have to do is find something to slice these chains with, but silently. There didn't seem to be anything right away, but after a second more of scanning, Peter found a sharp antenna. It seemed a little out of reach, so he'd have to stretch the chain's length as far as he could without attracting attention.
Spider Sense?!
Peter spun around, but it was too late, he'd been found. Gloved hands shot forward and flipping him off the smaller roof, causing him to fall onto the larger roof. His arms were still chained, and they had held, sending a jolt of pain through his arms. The girl landed next to him, and went for a grab, but Peter was ready this time. HE ducked under and to the side, and shouldered the girl into the wall. She slammed against the chain and shattered it, so Peter stretched his wrists until the remaining chain succumbed to his strength. Mystique had heard the commotion and was now glaring at Peter.
"I knew you 'd put up a fight." She snarled, and leapt towards him.
"What, you expected me to go easy?"
Anger bubbled in Peter, fueling his strength as Mystique drew near. All the woman had done was complicate things in his life, and probably many others' lives. He didn't need to know much to figure out all the damaged the shapeshifter had caused. Never enjoying hitting a woman, Peter still struck hard enough for a knockout. Mystique gaped in surprised just before his fist smacked her against the jaw. The blue skinned mutant sailed backwards through the air with a cry of surprise and pain, and slid along the roof. The blow hadn't knocked her out, but she was certainly down for the count at least a few minutes.
So Peter switched his attention back to the girl, who had already started charging at him. With a swift jump, he sailed over her, landed gracefully, and pushed off the ground backwards. His momentum, combined with the girl's sent her reeling across the roof.
After glancing at Mystique again, Peter was about to celebrate a victory, until his Spider Sense went off again. He spun around, and saw a girl slightly older than the other girl, with bright purple hair tied in a ponytail. The older girl wielded a long staff, twirling it as she landed on the same roof as Peter.
He evaded her first two attacks, then slammed her with his shoulder and sent her crashing against a pillar. As she collapsed, unconscious, the other girl froze with a confused look on her face. Peter immediately realized that there was some sort of connection between the girls. Mystique, noticing that something was wrong, leapt at the girl and slammed her to the side with a strong shove. Caught off guard, the girl landed on a rail balcony, which started to break from her suddenly slamming against it. Mystique then went after Peter only to be slammed even harder than the first time. This time though, Mystique crumbled in a knockout.
To the side, the balcony finally broke off, the girl still in a dazed heap. Peter pushed himself off the roof floor, grabbing onto the side of the roof as he scooped the girl up in one arm. The balcony crashed onto two cars on the street below, but thankfully, no one was around to witness it. Peter flipped onto the balcony, and made sure the girl was okay.
"My mind, she messed with it." The girl whispered, diverting her gaze from Peter. "You saved me, why?"
"You needed saving, and I'm sure that you're all better now, right?"
The girl nodded. "Are you with the X-men?"
Peter nodded a yes, but as he did, a warehouse behind him shuddered violently. He spun around, knowing it must be Symbiote Jean.
"Listen, I have to go and fight." Peter mumbled, and turned to ward the side of the roof.
"You might need these." The girl held up the two web blasters, handing them to Peter. "When I was controlled, I took them away from you days ago. So you are confronting Jean."
"Yes, it's my fault that all of this is happening."
"I'll come with you, too help fight too. I'm apart of this mess, I was too weak to resist Mystique and her minion's control."
Peter nodded; not wanting to den y any needed help. He knew the girl could take care of herself.
"Climb on my back, I can swing both of us across." Peter suggested, but the girl was already flipping along roofs toward the warehouse. "By the way, my name's Peter Parker." He said, nearing the girl within three swings.
"I...have no name."
"Well, a nickname then?" Peter asked, reaching closer to the girl.
"I've been none only as X23. Do not ask why, it is a terrible past to bring up."
Peter nodded, and landed on a short roof with the girl. The surrounding buildings enclosed the warehouse, leaving a space in the front. It seemed old and deserted, except for the shaking structure. The two approached cautiously, dropping onto the ground and staying light on their feet.
Parts of the structure shot off, spinning dangerously towards Peter and X23. The two dodged left and right, jumping and rolling as scattered objects spun towards them. The task was not tiring for them, due to their great endurance, but it seemed like sooner or later the whole warehouse would come down on them.
Finally, someone appeared next to them, holding something like clothing.
"I thought you would want to fight in this, Peter." A slight German accented voice came from behind. Peter turned to face Kurt, who was holding his Spider-Man uniform. Thanking him quickly, Peter stripped down to his boxers, and pulled the lower half of the suit on. He dodged a whirling pipe, and slipped into the shirt part. The uniform felt comfortable, even though it hugged hi body tightly, showing his muscular physique. As Peter slowly pulled on the mask, feeling very stern and determined, the two vehicles parked behind him.
The X-men piled out, scattering among the small space. Storm took to the air, Wolverine and Beast darted forward, and the New Mutants with projectile abilities powered up. Jamie landed in front of the X-van, sending four clones to his left and right and filling up the alley space. As Scott, Rogue, and Kitty joined Peter and the others, Peter asked them how they found the warehouse.
"We were pretty much able to follow Jean, and she led us to this vicinity." Kitty answered. "Then, like, this warehouse started shaking, so we came right here."
"What about the Professor?"
Kitty gave him a sad look. "We don't know for sure, but he's resting in the X-van, Jamie's guarding him."
Peter nodded, and turned to face the warehouse, which had yet to stop shuddering.
"Everyone prepare yourselves. Were going to rush in, but hold your ground. Jean could cause the whole building do collapse on us. Come in with waves, but I want some of you to stay back. Peter, Rogue, Kitty, and Kurt come with me." Scott ordered, addressing everyone.
"Hey kid, you're with us." Logan acknowledged X23, waiting for her to join him and Beast. The three scaled along the side for a more secretive route.
"Bobby, Ray, Amara, Jubilee, and Tabitha, I need you all to be ready to attack from afar. Come inwards eventually and be ready to keep the pressure up. The rest of you be ready to aid your teammates. Jean is a whole lot more powerful, bonded with the Symbiote, so watch yourselves. And...remember she's our friend on the inside."
Scott seemed the most reluctant to do battle with Jean, as she was his girlfriend and close friend. Nevertheless, he was the leader, and without his tactics, the X-men would stand a less chance at defeating their overtaken friend.
So as Peter jogged along with him and the others, he couldn't help but notice the anxiety on Scott's face. The group dodged a few scattering objects, but they realized that Jean wasn't in the firs room. There was only one more halve of the warehouse, meaning Jean was just past the wall in front of them. Peter prepared himself for the grueling battle yet to come, hoping that it wouldn't end badly. He hoped Jean would be saved, the Symbiote would be defeat, and everyone would escape major harm. Truthfully though, he just hoped that he and the X-men would survive the fight.
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A/N: Stories almost over, final battle comin' up! Please review!!