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Chapter Thirteen- It's all Downhill from Here
It was now several weeks since the 'Xavier' incident- although it hadn't been the last. "Rain" had made frequent visits to mark the territory- mapping it out for IEP.
Mortimer stared at the ceiling-his ceiling- in disbelief. He owned his own room. He was respected by the other members of the agency, even though he didn't quite act so accepting in return. He tended to be sarcastic and spiteful with others. and he began to see a one-ended repeat of his communications with Sabretooth. Hell. That had been the only friendship he had ever had.
Most people understood the position he was in, especially a purple skinned mutant named Certicas. They knew the first few weeks were tough for most new comers- but they also knew to...how can I put it politely? 'Back off until he's decided to stop his bitching.'
The only person who didn't seem temporarily phased by his sardonic behavior was Arana. She was a friendly girl, and generally liked his company. Mort hated that- there was always some catch when a pretty girl became interested in him. After all- he was just an amphibian. A Toad.
He put that out of his mind, however- when the black band around his wrist started to emit mild shocks. He was suddenly grateful that he hadn't decided to take a bath at that point in time. One deadly round with electricity was enough, thank you very much. The shocks were a rather impolite invitation to head down to the commons area, three floors below. He 'convinced' the band to stop shocking him, and went digging through his closet.
Jaye herself would be on this mission, along with Johnny, Arana's brother. Johnny, as well as being a water master, was an excellent lock pick, and was very good at 'slipping' past security. (That is such a bad joke.)
"Thank whatever God there is that he isn't as chatty as his sibling." He muttered as he yanked on his Kevlar vest. He was quite proud of the alterations he had made on this piece- and extra layer of cushioning and reinforcing metal over the heart and other vital organs. He then pulled his black battle suit over the vest, and his boots. With satisfaction, he laced up the bullet proof braces that would prevent any harm coming to his strong, but somewhat delicate legs. Finally, he pulled on his familiar black coat, cut off gloves, and inserted the small golden hoop in to his left ear. For luck. (You don't know HOW much fun I had with that whole clothes scene. I know it was unnecessary and probably excruciatingly boring...but eh. I liked it.)
He reached inside the concealed pockets of his coat- and the familiar feel of mechanic's equipment met his half exposed fingers. Everything seemed to be in order. Something struck him just then- it would be insanity not to bring it on a mission such as this. He went back in to his closet and retrieved a ordinary sewing needle, surrounded completely by cotton, inside a firmly secured test tube.
It was every assassin's best friend...a poison pin. This pin was not to be used as a weapon in any sense- it had been given to him by Magneto as a gift eight years ago, a celebration of his joining up with the Brotherhood.
Then he thought it a rather bitter-sweet present, and he still did now. But that little pin might end up bringing him a quiet, peaceful death then a long, torturous one in captivity. He looked at the test-tube and hoped that he would never have to use it. His final escape.
This of course reminded him that the mission he was going on wasn't just some prank to rough Xavier's feathers- it was virus infestation and file retrieval. And they weren't visiting some library either... the Friends of Humanity's H.Q. was their destination- and you could bet a fortune on the chance that if they were caught- they weren't going to be given a peaceful end.
He checked once more that his mechanic's tools were in place, and then set off down the hallway. His tools were of his own invention- they were efficient and as flawless as they come. They were his children.
He had once gone off in a frenzied rage when Sabretooth messed with his miniature welder, and the felinoid had learned his lesson. 'Never. Ever. Touch. Mort's . Stuff.'
By the time he reached the commons, his partners were already waiting, Johnny somewhat impatiently. Jaye, however, smiled appraisingly at the emerald-haired mutant. "Are you ready to go, Mort?"
"Ready as I'll ever be." He said, cracking his knuckles, and doing some last minute stretches.
Johnny looked on, getting antsier by the second, and he bounced the small black cube that was slung over his shoulder. He looked especially menacing in his dark clothing- his pale hair, skin and eyes making him appear as a ghost, or a Nos Spiratu.
Jaye nodded outside where a helicopter waited. Toad cringed at the sight of it. The machine looked as if it was held together by spit and a prayer alone. He made a mental note to tinker around with it on his return to the Institute.
I regret to inform you that he would never be able to do this.
IMPORTANT: If you are out and about on the site, looking for shpectacular Toad fics, I recommend the following! They are all absolutely fannnnntastic! The only trouble is, some of the authors have abandoned their pieces. So we, as rabid fans, must spur them to continue, yes?
(the following are in alphabetical order, not in preference.)
A Second Chance- by Xany Kaos (#poke# UPDATE!!)
Bloody Brotherhood! By Seul Desirm (Finished, and veddy, veddy Shpookay.)
Darkness Beckons by Whisky Lullaby (UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE!!! ARGH!)
Death by Insinuation by FigNewton (Damn, that was funny...wish there was a sequel!)
Distant Sentiment by Angelfish2 (this is a sequel, #ya for sequels!# so, read reaction factor first! UPDATE! NOW!!)
Freaks, all of us By Shakespeare Diva (#shakes fist# UUUUUPDATE!!)
Heaven by Ntrophi (#sulks# Sort of finished, I guess. But I wish there was a sequel. Me likey!)
I Hate Fuzzy by Red Witch (this is an Evo fic. Veddy veddy funny.)
Just One Look By Xany Kaos (IT'S FINISHED! And it's so wonderbibble!)
Lost Children by Pilar Sama (#dancing# I love this story!! And finally #glare# SOMEONE has decided to update!!)
Mad Destiny by CosmicGirl22 (I love this one too! Unfortunately all my favorite authors have a bad habit of NEVER finishing their damn stories!)
New Beginnings by Kryptonite (You haven't updated in awhile. UPDATE! NOWWWW!!!)
Seasons by the Spamintator (How I love this story. It's finished, indeed, but Muse wants a sequel!)
The Big Brotherhood Program by Idiosylph (one of my favorites! WE MUST MAKE SURE THIS STORY CONTINUES!! Just read it.)
The Darkholme Legacy by LadyV77 (YAY! UPDATE!! But I want another one.)
The Reaction Factor by angelfish2 (FINISHED!! I loved this story so much, and you will to, so read it, damn you! And then read the sequel. YAY FOR SEQUELS!! Which SOMEONE refuses to update...mmgh)
The Space-Time Continuum by Ntrophi (Another masterpiece from Ntrophi! Wonderful stuff!)
The War to End All Wars by joey242 (Shpookay. I love this fic!)
Toad goes Home by Guin (UPDATE YOU FOOL! This is one of my faaaaaavorites. And I will have to KILL you Guin, if you don't update.)
I highly recommend ALL of these fan fictions. I couldn't stand to see some of these go un-updated, so I decided to get my readers involved. NOW GO READ THEM, YOU FOOLS!! AND REVIEW! FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, REVIEW THEM!!
Author's Note #2 : Jeez, I've been reading too many of those Lemony Snicket books. They're so fun and gloomy. I loves them! I can't wait to see the movies... My only issue with them is that they STOLE EDWARD SCISSORHAND'S FREAKING SONG!!! MRGH!!
Whoever read all of that blosh gets Ray Park for a day. #smirk#
And review, or else I will explode in to a million little pieces, and...well, you'll be covered in little explode-y pieces. And that won't be very much fun. SO...please review! I hear that SOME of you...not naming any names...Decide to READ the fic, but not leave any comments!! #whimper# My muse, Zombose, will run away and hide forever without reviews...so...you know what to do. Did I mention that 13 is my lucky number? Yay!