Of Birds and Hunters
The sequel to Severing Ties
Summary: The rollar coaster of leaving home has finally come to a halt, and Peter Parker is left scarred and in emotional turmoil. A best friend he thinks he loves doesn't help, and new problems arise as tempers flare, cruelty reaches new heights, and a certain concept is proven wrong.
Chapter 5: Hallucinations and Revelations
Jean Grey took a look at the house the flames had taken her to. She was able to think rationally, and figured out that the blaze was a teleportation mechanism. Not knowing why she was doing things she didn't tell herself to, she sat down and tried to think her predicament. She had different powers, she knew, but her personality and beliefs seemed to be the same.
She examined herself in the mirror. Her hair was much longer, due to being uncared for for so long. Her eyes were still dark; face still the same shape. What had happened to her to bring her back to life?
Wall had been talking to Arch Angel about Hallie's behavior. Neither approved, but they didn't have the power to stand up to her. Her abilities were great; that was why they had elected her the leader of their band of outcasts.
"Do you really think this mutant plan is worth it?" Arch Angel inquired.
Wall shook his head slowly. "Causing people pain is never worth it. But you know Hallie and Triotrite. When the both of them have the same opinion, there's no stopping them."
"We can't just erase what they've done to us, Wall. I mean, they practically said we weren't people. It's not fair or just how they treat us."
"And you think that's grounds for massacring the lot of them?" Wall snapped.
"Maybe then they'll realize that the human race is nothing but a folly."
"Foolish boy!" Wall bit. "Can you think of nothing outside your own righteousness? Look at yourself. You're an accomplice to murder, several of them in fact, and all you can say is that 'oh well, maybe if we kill a few more, mankind will see that they are all doomed'?"
"Don't let Hallie hear you talk that way," Arch Angel warned.
"Or what?" Wall asked slowly.
"Or you'll meet the higher power you were working for before your mutation kicked in." The tall, thin, strict-looking woman that was Hallie entered the room. She had a poker in her hand. "I will not tolerate disobedience, or even the uttering of it," she growled.
Arch Angel, sensing what was about to happen, took out his own sword, and stepped in front of Wall. "He has done nothing wrong." His vision swirled, and he couldn't figure out that he was watching a hallucination.
"I'm not going to hurt him," Hallie said to him. The poker was gone. Her hands were wide open, empty and extended. "Michael, these people have wronged us. We must avenge ourselves, for those after us. For Fox and Clear, so that they may live productive, healthy lives."
He wanted to believe that Hallie was really saying this. He nodded, and put his sword away. In that instant he was shoved to the left and knocked unconscious, and he never saw Wall again.
Peter was never happier to see daylight and breathe fresh air. He had dirt in places he didn't know he had, and his costume was so dirty that when he tried to move, he could feel the soil crinkling, like armor made of mud. He was breathing heavily and sitting on the ground, with Jackie kneeling beside him, inspecting any cuts or bruises he had.
"You have any idea why that madman tried to kill me?" Peter asked.
Jackie shook her head. "I've asked around, though. It seems his name is Kraven the Hunter and he's famous around the world for his, you guessed it, hunting."
"Why would he be after me, though?" Peter asked himself. "What I wouldn't give for a shower, right now," he commented.
Jackie gave him a small smile. "I'll take you back to my place. Come on," she said as she wrapped her arms around him.
"I bet you say that to all the guys," Peter joked lightly. The two of them vanished from the forest.
A/N: Hmmm…I wonder if this was a good idea. I haven't written anything more for this story, but you guys might as well get this instead of me hording it. :-p What have I been doing that I'm not writing? Well, I'm writing, but I've been working on my original stories. Sorry, but fan fiction won't ever pay the bills. (as if I had bills to pay! :-D) My original stories just might, one day. :-) I hope! Read and review!!!! PLEASE!
I want to thank Angie King for reviewing last chapter. :-D Here's more, Angie!