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Anyhoo. . . I would just like to remind you that this will be a rather long story. It will take me a while before I will be capable of ending it.. . Cuz the ending I have isn't fully made yet. Let's just say, I am not all for the * HAPPILY EVER AFTER* bit. Hopefully it won't be too bad but for right now, have patience. Oh yeah. . In the previous chapter the scene that played out b/w Rogue and Remy happened to be rather similar to the dream Rogue had. GET IT??!! HUH? HUH? HUH? See I told you to pay attention to her dreams. Now if you did, you would've seen the similarity. OH BUT IT'S NOT DONE YET. Oh yeah.. Before I forget: Essex has a split personality. Try and notice it.

Recap: Evil-Remy has thoroughly discouraged our poor heartbroken gothic girl. Aurora is losing her mind. . . Talking to her dead baby… *hint hint* She does not know yet. . . On with the story:

Chapter 24: Meet the Master

" Fury and Rage are two

separate entities when used

at two different times."

~RoguesHeart~

" 152...153.…154...155..156.…"

" SHUT UP!"

" 157...158...159...160..."

" Kurt, I swear if you don't shut up I'll…"

" You'll do vhat…kill me?.. Vell get in line buddy!"

They had lost count of how long they had been in Trask's work camp. Or more like hellhole according to Kurt. Every morning they were forced to toil outdoors until they nearly passed out. Then they would be dragged back into the camp, get their daily beatings, have the same men scream and curse about what despicable creatures they were, and then get chucked into their cell rooms to mull for the rest of the night. It didn't help that he was stuck in the cell room with the "Fearless Leader", who blew a fuse nearly everyday about some shit or another. Granted, when Kurt had first met Scott, he had genuinely liked him. Despite his whole lack of humor and his usual tendency to boss people around. But lately, Scott had slowly worn away at what little patience he had left. Kurt had attempted at finding other things to do besides wonder why the hell he existed. At that time he had taken to counting the roaches that would find their way into their cellar. Sure it annoyed Scott to high heaven with him counting aloud, but that was the only way to drown out the harsh reality.

In any other situation, Kurt would be taking advantage of his chance to irritate Scott but now, he just didn't have anymore energy. Life in the camp was slowly wearing away at him. He missed his home back in Germany. He longed to see his parents… his family again. In all honesty, he just wanted to see a friendly face.

Every now and then, Kurt could find himself thinking back on the days at the Institute. They were so naïve then. They had always heard about these places, isolation camps for mutants. But, they had always dismissed it away . Sure it was horrible, but that would never happen to me… . They would think. How damn ignorant they were.

The only thing that could bring a smile to his face was his memories of regular institute life. Every morning , they would be awoken at some ghastly hour and run a danger room session with Logan. Then it would be the fight over the use of the bathroom in which mysteriously he would become the victor (bamfing of course). After that he would head downstairs and into the kitchen to find Kitty fighting with Rogue about her clothes. Which usually resulted in them swearing not to speak with each other for the rest of the morning. Kitty and Rogue had to be a seriously funny pair at times. Nobody would expect two opposites like them to actually come to be best friends. Kitty was always so hyper and Rogue was so. . .dark. Yet, they got along well enough to live with each other.

Kurt missed Rogue dearly. She was, after all, his sister. If not by blood but by heart. Rogue and Kurt had always gotten along since the first day she had come to the Institute. Their was a certain connection between them. Of course, that was before Rogue had found out that Mystique was her foster mother. She wasn't too pleased but she had willingly got over it.

Kurt began to wonder what had happened to the other Xmen. He had heard a commotion, a couple days of ago and the sound of someone laughing vigorously. The voice sounded maniacal yet comforting enough to know it wasn't one of the guards or Trask. The laughter had a bit of an Australian twang if someone had asked him. Well, duh, no one had asked him but who was going to stop him from thinking it. Not Scott, just let him try and suck out what little bit of fun he had left. Man, he would show Scott the real meaning of demon.

Kurt turned his attention back to the cellar floor. Both he and Scott were chained to the wall and around their necks was some kind of power inhibitor. Every other minute, it would prick the back of their necks and draw blood. The blood would then seep into the inhibitor and disappear…never to be seen again.

A small scurrying figure grasped Kurt's attention for a mild moment. Slightly turning his head, Kurt saw a tiny mouse. Most likely a baby. But that wasn't what had grasped his attention, it was the fact that the mouse's eyes were glowing at him. Kurt watched with awe as the mouse slowly began to grow before his eyes. As if in slow motion, the mouse began to spout two long slender legs and arms. Kurt could hear the sharp intake of breath that had come from Scott. Ignoring him, Kurt kept his attention on the morphing mouse.

Eventually, The mouse finished morphing and he or should he say she.. Began to take form. Her skin was blue, like Kurt's, and her eyes glowed a precocious yellow. She stood directly above Kurt and glared down upon him.

" Mother.."

She silenced him with a wave of her hand. She deftly gestured to the sound of the footsteps that were sounding off outside of their door. After a small moment, they began to fade. When she was sure they were gone, she turned her attention back to Kurt.

Kurt gazed upon her. Suspicion displayed openly across his face.

" Vhat are you doing here?"

Mystique crossed her arms.

" I am here to rescue you."

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" Essex, I wish to speak to you."

Sinister glanced up from his paper work in his office. He had already taken both Rogue and Spike to their cells and he was currently working out a base plan. The games of Jove were coming up and he needed to create a line up for fighters. He had already paired the children of Fury together and the two new prisoners they had brought back on their little excursion to Genosha. The Master had taken a liking to the daughter of Magneto. Her power was extraordinary and the Australian's wasn't that bad either. With a little tweaking, he could make the Aussie unstoppable.

" Yes, sir."

Essex moved up from his seat and headed out of the room. Making sure that he locked the door before heading down the hallway, Essex began to reflect back on how he first met the Master. Of course his blood relations helped him to get on good terms with him but his personality was what really had captured the Master's interests. Yet, the Master had many interests unfortunately for the ones he had an interest in.. it would eventually wear off and it would be up to ol' Sinister to get rid of them anyway he choosed.

Things may change however, the new leader was coming soon. His power was overwhelming and it made Essex's blood pump just thinking of it. From the information he collected from the Master's files, he had found out that the new leader's name was En Sabah Nur. Supposedly his genetic fibers were the same as Apocalypse's but more powerful. Yes, Sinister couldn't wait to get his hands on that one.

Essex closed in on the Master's door. Immediately when he went to knock it, the metal door swung in dramatically.

" Come in now Essex."

" Yes, sir."

Essex complied with the Master's order and walked into the heavily light concealed room only to have the door slam shut behind him. In front of him, sat a cloaked man. Glimmers of shadows dwelled around his body which only accentuated his mysteriousness. On his right side stood a man with blond hair but blue skin. Rather large wings protruded from his back side (a/n: not his butt *snickers) which seemed to be at ease for the moment. On the left side of Master stood an Asian woman. She had long purple hair that was pulled into a high ponytail at the moment. In both hands, she held two stainless steel katanas and she wore the traditional garb of the T.M.A. women agents.

" I would like you to meet two new members of the T.M.A. : Arch Angel and Psylocke."

Essex nodded acknowledging at the two before turning his attention back to the Master.

" These two shall be operating the Games of Jove."

" What?"

" They shall be assisting you in the systematic portions of the vista room."

" But sir.. I am more than qualified to handle such things."

" Are you disagreeing with me?" hissed the Master.

" Err…no sir."

" You are allowed to voice your opinions Essex." spoke the Master more gently.

" Umm.. That's okay sir."

" Tell me what you want us to do."

" Err..umm…no."

" I am a patient man Essex just tell me."

" That's okay sir."

" Essex.."

" But I prefer not too…"

" TELL ME!" roared the Master fiercely.

Essex spoke with a cold and unflinching voice.

" I believe that I am capable of handling the games of Jove without any assistance sir."

" And I think you aren't."

" But.."

" Enough.. Your senseless ramblings tire me.. Leave now."

" No."

" What?!"

" I won't leave sir."

The Master's eyes glowed fiercely in the dark. He turned his attention to the two people beside him.

" You two leave us alone, we have business to discuss."

" Yes, sir." they said unanimously.

The minute the doors shut behind them, Essex resumed his argument.

" Sir.."

The Master sighed deeply, interrupting Essex's complaint.

" We are alone now Essex, you may call me by my name."

" Fine, Julius…."

" Listen Essex, I understand your capabilities more than anyone but things will be changing this year. I plan to have full control over my children and to do so.. We must renew the games."

" I am aware of this Julius but.."

" But nothing Essex, They will no longer listen. . . They have grown weaker over the years and have made unfitting ties with people outside the syndicate. Then they have the audacity to try and leave the corporation. No one leaves the syndicate.."

" I know but…"

" Do you Essex?, State the rule now."

" Is it really necessary?"

" State it now." hissed Julius, voice dripping with venom.

Sighing deeply, Essex began to state it.

" Every member has a duty to it's leader before anything or anyone else. If the duty is left unfulfilled to the leader's satisfaction then they shall face immediate termination."

" Good, finish it."

" And if you ever attempt to leave…."

" Finish it."

" But.."

" DO IT NOW!"

" You can never leave the syndicate because the syndicate leaves you."

" Good to see that someone knows it.."

" We all know it."

" You may know it but do you follow it?"

" Yes."

" We'll see about that. . . Anyways, have you finished the pairings for the Games of Jove?"

" Not completely."

" Name those that you have finished."

" Rogue Star vs. Belladonna Bordreaux."

" Is Belladonna not from the Assassins Guild?"

" Yes.."

" Good, continue."

" Spike Sparrow vs. Julien Bordreaux."

Julius nodded his head in agreement and urged him to continue.

" Aspen Rise vs. the new arrival: Jean Grey."

Master frowned slightly.

" Who is Jean Grey?"

" We had found her during our trials in Genosha. A young boy, I believe his name is Jamie Maddox was attempting to break her out of her cell. We picked them up after we found St. John Allerdyce and Wanda Maximoff."

" What are her powers?"

" Telekinesis and Telepathy."

" Pathetic."

" Yes, but there is a genetic anomaly in her blood that makes her quite valuable."

" Genetic Anomally?"

" Apparently her power extends far from the level she is now."

" Sounds interesting."

" Oh, quite interesting.. But I shall continue explaining the pairings."

" Yes, do."

" Aurora Riley vs. Wanda Maximoff."

" Why those two?"

" Their powers are similar in many ways. It shall be a good match."

" I'll take you up on that.."

" Those are the pairs that have been made so far. The only thing that is for certain, is that when we do double matches it will undoubtedly result in the children of Fury facing off against each other. "

" Excellent work."

" I know Romanus… I know."

" And do stop calling me by my last name , Essex."

" You call me by mine."

" That is because I am obligated to Nathaniel."

" Then I am obligated to call you by yours."

" Don't push me Sinister."

" Then don't try me Julius."

Julius snarled fiercely.

" I am your better, don't forget that."

" Oooh.. I won't."

" Very well, then I suggest you continue your work Essex."

The note of formality that was back in Julius's voice signaled for Essex to return back to his submissive form.

" Yes sir."

On that note, Essex left the room. Mind reeling with new ideas for the Games of Jove. If Julius wanted his children back, then he shall get them back. But it doesn't mean they shall come back unharmed or dead.

YAY another chapter finished. Hope ya like it. Yup, it's another wonderful day in the life of Nathaniel Essex A.K.A. Mr. Sinister. Yeah, he may be a bit OOC in here but deal with it. The bad portion of his personality didn't really pop up yet. (*split personality).

And to warn any future readers. I HATE JEAN GREY! So she just might die.

Please make any suggestions that you would like. I know some bits of the story are corrupted with strangeness. Sure, some characters are slightly out of character but that' s just how the cookie crumbles. Hopefully I won't mess up the character's too badly.

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~RoguesHeart~