The Cale Storyline, as it was dubbed at Kindred Spirits, is a alternate path the comic could have taken. The first story takes place right after issue #23. It starts with the introduction of Richard Cale to the school. Even though it started as only a one shot story to make Penance speak, I have enjoyed writing these stories. In time, I will have every story chapters and part of this fan-fiction.
Story 1) Changes
Summary: The first story based off Marvel Comic Generation X. It introduces Richard Cale, a mutant whose ability to fully mimic a mutant leads to changes for most of Generation X, especially Penance. The happy change starts to go sour when Emplate has zeroed in on the new mutant.
Chapter 1: Change - In the wake of Onslaught, a new mutant asks to join the Xavier School. Now, the students prepare for this new arrival.
Chapter 2: First Impressions - Richard Cale arrives at the school, but it appears that Generation X is not the only one expecting his arrival. Now as he meets the class, one of the students has a dramatic effect on him.
Chapter 3: Fear Of The Unknown - After a first encounter with Penance, Richard Cale learns more about the school, and learns about someone who had almost encountered him at the airport.
Chapter 4: Understanding - As Rich's tour continues, he has another encounter with Penance. Also, the other students start to learn about the knew member in there group.
Chapter 5: Breakthrough - The relationship between Rich and Penance continues to grow, especially as Rich starts to fit in.
Chapter 6: Unwelcome Intrusions - Nightmares abound and soon, two student awaken and meet in the early morning hours. Also, someone learns how much trust is important to the new student.
Chapter 7: Bonding - Richard learns more about the students as he meets with them one on one. However, as he learns about them, they learn about him.
Chapter 8: Bonding II - More is learned about Richard Cale, and more is learned about their more mysterious student. Also, Penance comes more out of her shell than she had before.
Chapter 9: Calm Before The Storm - The students enjoy a nice meal out, but that little trip does not go unnoticed. Also, Penance's communication lessons continue in a positive direction.
Chapter 10: Enter: Emplate - As Penance speaks for the first time, the good mood of the day is cut short when Emplate begins his attack on the school.
Chapter 11: Under The Influence - Emplate is successful and captures all of Generation X. Now, he plans to use Rich's power for his own gain. But, can Rich stop his plan?
Chapter 12: Triumph - Just when Emplate gets the upper hand, Generation X turns the tables on him, with the help of their newest student, and Yvette.
Chapter 13: Skitz - When Emplate is gone, things start to calm down, and Richard Cale joins the team.
Story 2) Truth Be Told
Summary: Second story of the Cale storyline. It reflects on the events that lead to a severe depression in Skitz, when he uses lethal force to stop an enemy, and then finds out a relative he thought was dead was still very much alive.
Chapter 1: Tradegy - The events of the past month have hit their newest student very hard. Now Jean and Scott are called in to try and help Skitz recover from what had happened.
Chapter 2: Sean's Story - Sean relates the events that started things off, as Sean tells the tale of a fake Mondo is discovered.
Chapter 3: Jono's Story - Jonothan continues the tale, as he tells of the fake Mondo's near fatal attack at being discovered.
Chapter 4: Yvette's Story - Yvette tells her part, about the discovery of Black Tom Cassidy, to the attack that lead to his death.
Chapter 5: Angelo's Story - Angelo now gets his turn to speak, and he tells of the deadly retaliation to the attack on Penance.
Chapter 6: Jubilee's Story - Jubilee now gets to tell of the attack of Bastion, and the secret that was revealed during that time.
Chapter 7: Emma's Story - Emma relates the final events that caused Richard Cale's depression, as they hear the tale of Bastion's death.
Chapter 8: Monet's Story - Monet reveals the facts that Richard was in a dangerous state, as she tells of Rich's attempt to turn himself over to Emplate.
Chapter 9: Recovery - After the tale is told, Generation X, Scott and Jean work to help Richard recover.
Story 3) Relatively Dangerous
Summary: The third story of the Cale storyline. Emplate enlists the help of someone who hates Richard Cale, and they attack just as the school is about to get a new student. Now can Generation X arrive in time to save thier teammates, and who is this mystery attacker?
Chapter 1: Trust - A new evil joins forces with Emplate, and Rich's nightmares hint at the upcoming attack. Now, Rich allows Emma to glance at his nightmare.
Chapter 2: Family Secrets - As Generation X prepares for the arrival of another new student, Rich reveals what he knows about this new attacker to the only person he dare tells this secret to.
Chapter 3: Dreams Do Come True - As Generation X leaves to pick up the new student, Aura attacks. Now as Paige is defeated, how long can Skitz and Penance last before Aura gains the upperhand.
Chapter 4: Revealed Truths - As Aura is defeated, Generation gets to learn some truths about their members, but is this the end of Aura or just the beginning.
Story 4) Stranger And Stranger
Summary: As the Cale storyline hits it's fourth story, Godiva Cale is introduced. An ecentric museum owner, Godiva gives call to Generation X. The reason for her call is unknown to here, but it is apparent to another that Emplate is there. Now Generation X wonders if this is another of Emplate's traps for Skitz and Penance.
Chapter 1: Decisions - A call from Rich's cousin lead into another encounter with Emplate. The only problem is can they get their before Emplate attacks others, or is it just a trap.
Chapter 2: Godiva's Museum - As they arrive in Easton, they get a grand tour of Godiva Cale's museum. As they tour, they learn how easy it is for danger to hide in the place.
Chapter 3: Trapped - As Generation X figures out what to do, Skitz and Penance disappear. Their actions prompt Emplate to trigger his trap.
Chapter 4: Backfire - With everyone seperated, Rich and Yvette take steps to insure their safety. However, their own steps to save themselves lead to increasing the danger of their situations.
Chapter 5: Emplate Wins - As Generation X takes steps to get in to the room when Emplate is hiding, their actions may end up leading to Emplate's success.
Story 5) Reflections On The Emplate War
Summary: At the end of the Stranger and Stranger, Skitz and Penance were apparently abducted, but a wrinkle in space and time has prevented their abduction at the hands of a mysterious boy from they very future their abduction had created. What was his motives, and who is he?
Chapter 1: A Savior Appears - Due to the arrival of a mysterious new indivdual, Skitz and Penance are saved. Now, during a short stop at the X-Mansion, we learn the identity of this mysterious hero, with the help of Beast and Bishop.
Chapter 2: Friend Or Foe - While the secrets of Darrett are unveiled, Generation X must now help calm down their nearly abducted teammates. Now, Jean Grey must help Penance recover, while Wolverine must help subdue an irate Skitz. Plus, a special surprise is in store for Penance
Story 6) Catch A Sound Wave
Summary: With the sixth installment, a demented mutant that Skitz helped put away long ago breaks out of prison. Now his quest for vengence leads him to snow valley. Can Generation X stop this mutant, and his mysterious employer, "Big Blue."?
Chapter 1: Jailbreak - Due to a janitor, the villian known as Soundwave escapes from prison. Now he plans to get revenge on the person who sent him to prison.
Chapter 2: Bonds Of Trust - As news reaches the school of Soundwave's escape, relationship grow stronger through trust. But, as the bonds of trust grow, Soundwave gets word from his boss, 'Big Blue', and Monet starts to struggle with issues of her own. Also, Darrett's powers are discovered.
Chapter 3: Close To Home - The truth of Darrett's ability is learned, and some of Soundwave's background is reveal. But as Generation X prepares, Soundwave sneaks into the X-Mansion, and stops one of the X-Men in an embarassing way.
Chapter 4: Rhapsody's Finale - Soundwave attacks the school, stopping almost everyone of Generation X. However, when Soundwave is almost victorious, it is Chamber and Banshee who stop him.
Story 7) If I Had A Delerium
Summary: With the seventh installment, Skitz gets on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, however someone is watching who feels he has a score to settle with Skitz. Now the final question is, can Generation X stop something that is "Unstopable"?
Chapter 1: Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? - On the set of the famous game show, Richard Cale tests his luck and knowledge to win money, but a big moment is cut short when he falls ill.
Chapter 2: Visions of the Past, Tales of the Future Part I - Generation X finds out about a ailment that hits the Cale family called the Cale Delerium. However, as Emma and Yvette help Rich get better, an old foe of the X-Men starts heading to the school.
Chapter 3: Visions of the Past, Tales of the Future Part II - As Generation X works to prepare for an attack from Juggernaut, they learn more about Darrett's power and Rich's past. However, Monet is still struggling with one issue.
Chapter 4: Visions of the Past, Tales of the Future Part III - More of Rich's past is revealed, especially how Rich somehow knew the background of Monet's family, however, it is still a past he doesn't remember. Will all the facts they have learned be for nothing when Juggernaut finally arrives?
Story 8) Hunted
Summary: One being has a quest to rid the world of Emplates. He is an Emplate, but cannot totally break free. He feels death is the only release. Now he is after Penance, but he has to deal with Generation X to get to her.
Chapter 1: Marked For Death - After an attack on someone in England, Yvette starts having nightmares. Soon, D.O.A. arrives with a message for Penance, but this time, Emplate is not the real threat.
Chapter 2: Locked On - As Hunter gets closer to the Xavier School, Emplate offers Penance a chance at safety. However, Generation X won't let her condemn herself. However, someone else may help Emplate get his true goal.
Chapter 3: Liberation - Generation X prepares to defend their teammates, but Hunter gets the drop on all them. Now, the only person who can save them, is someone who wants to turns wants to betray them.
Story 9) Tradition
Summary: Tradition hold many things together. When Skitz's parents die, he must uphold a family tradition, and Penance goes with him to England. In the mean time, Emplate and Soundwave take this oppertunity to plan a strike on Generation X just as Skitz returns, but is everyone ready for the one change Tradition dictates.
Chapter 1: Coming of Age - Everyone gives Skitz a birthday party, but it's not a day of cheer as he learns of his parents death, making him the new patriarch of the Cale family.
Chapter 2: Homecoming - Richard and Yvette depart from the school and head to England, to learn more about the Cale family. However, as they make their way to England, another Generation X member is having personal issues.
Chapter 3: Inherited Power - Richard and Yvette arrive in England, and they start to learn the background of Richard's family.
Chapter 4: Threads Of Fate - Back in the states, Generation X starts to prepare for some company. In England, more about the Cale family is learned. With all the changes, something is on the horizon.
Chapter 5: More Memories - In the states, Generation X prepares for company, but the school discovers some financial difficulties. In England, Richard and Yvette discover that the Cale's aren't the only ones with family secrets.
Chapter 6: Search for the Truth - In England, Richard and Yvette discover a danger encounter is in the future. Back in the state, Generation X's company arrives, and they learn that they are not the only ones who got company. It appears even Emplate has company arriving.
Chapter 7: Unexpected Developments - In England, Richard and Yvette receive a pleasent surprise. In the states, Monet has help dealing with internal demons. However, things get more dangerous as Soundwave become a player in all that happens.
Chapter 8: Deadly Alliance - A week of time has almost passed, and three forces are centering at the Xavier School. Can a disasterous outcome be adverted?
Story 10) Power Of Mind, Power Of Fury
Summary: Adrienne Frost is a business woman no one should mess with. However, if she want's something, she will do anything to get it. This makes her a prime addition to Hellfire. When she fails to land a deal with Skitz, she sends out someone to eliminate him. Now Generation X, with help from the X-Men, must stop a hitman.
Chapter 1: Secret Meetings - After gaining her new title, Adrienne Frost decided to get in touch with the head of Paladin Technologies. However, an early morning call tells Richard Cale that something is not right in the world.
Chapter 2: Special Guests - Before Generation X heads into a training session, they receive some very special guests. Some of those guests, however, are not invited.
Chapter 3: Intense Training - It's old school vs. new school. Now, an intense training session gets cut short when another visitor arrives.
Chapter 4: A Faux Meeting - Adrienne Frost arrives to recruit Skitz to the Hellfire Club. However, the meeting she has doesn't go the way she wanted it to go.
Chapter 5: Butting Heads - Past events come to light, and two hot tempers almost explode into a nasty fight.However, can it be defused before the training session can continue.
Chapter 6: Exhaustive End - As the training session comes to a close, Darrett's ability causes some injuries. However, the exhaustive end doesn't prepare them for one surprise.
Chapter 7: New Powers - Everyone learns that Penance has another power, a Healing Factor. However, will this news be enough for what's to come.
Chapter 8: Lashing Out - Adrienne had sent a very dangerous hitman, Victor Creed. Now the X-Men and Gen X fight to stop him before he kills anyone there.
Chapter 9: Consequences - With Sabertooth defeated, the members of Generation X must deal with the fall out. However, they don't know the extent of the fall out.
Story 11) Old Threat, Old Face, New Threat, Old Face
Summary: A new force of villians are striking against Generation X. Who are they, and what diabolical mind has this force orchestrating raids on Emma Frost's company, and Skitz's company. And how does their leader know how to strike at Generation X
Chapter 1: Preparing for New Attacks - As the latest attack happens at Paladin Technologies, Generation X prepares for a new student.
Chapter 2: Corperate Mysteries - Mysteries arise about things at Paladin Technolgies, and the newest student at the school has many mysteries about herself.
Chapter 3: Fresh Attacks Start - A new attack happens, this time at the school and leaves two victims in it's wake. However, the mysteries continue at Paladin Technologies.
Chapter 4: Old Face, New Foe - The truth behind the attacks is revealed as Generation X discovers the leader and members of their new foes.
Chapter 5: Don't Blink - Generation X nearly losses many team members, if not for the sudden return of an old friend, from another timeline.
Story 12) That's What It's All About
Summary: In the known existance, there is a world called the Mojoverse. It is ruled by Mojo. He cares about one thing, ratings. His spy satellites have picked up the exploits of the mutants of Generation X, and now Generation X will be his next ratings gimick, with the help of 5 horror/sci-fi movies.
Chapter 1: Too Real TV - Mojo has discovered the crew of Generation X. Now, while they go about things as usual, Mojo sends in someone to capture the team for his uses.
Chapter 2: Getting the Contestants Ready - As the students start a new day, Mojo's spy is discovered. Unfortunately, she gets the upper hand, and soon all of Generation X fall in to Mojo's trap.
Chapter 3: A Walk Through The Park - Mojo explains his show now only to his contestants, but to Jubilee and Skitz. Now, their friends must run through Jurassic Park to get to them, but that's only the beginning.
Chapter 4: The Mojo's Curse - After Generation X survive a run through Jurassic Park, Jubilee and Skitz try to send them a warning of a traitor in their midst. Of course, before they can get the message, they must get past Imhotep.
Chapter 5: A Big Problem, Many Small Ones, and a Tall Man - Mojo starts to get upset as Generation X passes another set. However, he learns something that makes him change his plans. However, Generation X find out his new plans and must out run one of the most persistant evils ever.
Chapter 6: New Sight To The Darkness - After surviving another movie, Mojo's plans start to unravel, especially when he learns of Penance's and Skitz's mental link. Now, Generation X walks through the dark world in Pitch Black, and the sabatoge that happens could be fatal.
Chapter 7: An Alien World - Generation X has reached the final movie, and Mojo sets for a plan that will make them his permanent guests. Now, as they enter the movie of Aliens, the sabetour is discovered by Penance.
Chapter 8: End of the Game - Penance fights Mojo's lacky before the situation can get worse. As that fight ends, Generation X makes a run for the exit, only to find some surprises waiting for them at the end.
Story 13) Win Some Lose Some
Summary: After the incident on Mojo world, Generation X finds itself in a jam when two different foes attack at once. Now the only question will be what will be won, and what will be lost.
Chapter 1: Bad News Coming - Two weeks since the incident with Mojo, and omens start to show something big is going to happen. Signs of this is discovered by Grimore, but incoming visitors also increase the unease that starts to appear.
Chapter 2: A New Partnership - The reasons for Claudette's partnership becomes evident, and a second plan starts to form. Also, the four girls are introduced to Generation X as well as Cartier learns what happened to Monet.
Chapter 3: Reaching Out For Answers - As Emplate's involvement is learned, Generation X attempts to lock down all communications, thinking a traitor is among them. However, some serious issues are discussed, which may effect everyone.
Chapter 4: Bad Omens About The Day - Claudette prepares for their next attempt, as the mysterious member reports on activites. However, a worse nightmare tips off to everyone, especially the psychics, that something evil
is about to happen.
Chapter 5: Setting A Trap In Motion - Claudette and her group set a trap into motion, capturing Yvette, and setting in motion a plan to kill Skitz, and her father.
Chapter 6: Abducted - News of Yvette's abduction reaches Rich. The team then devides, a large group to take on Claudette and her group, and the smaller to protect the four girls.
Chapter 7: Assult on Claudette - Two assults begin, Generation X on Claudette, and Emplate on Generation X. However, as Generation X attacks Claudettes group, they learn the truth about Claudette's latest partners.
Chapter 8: A Hollow Victory - Emplate attacks Generation X's home, and succeeds in his task. Generation X also succeeds at freeing Yvette, however the cost is very high.
Story 14) Iron X - cowriten by Richard Palmer, whose characters appear in this story
Summary: After the events of Win Some, Lose Some, Generation X gets a chance to see Iron Chef. However, someone has a nasty plan in the works, and deception is in the recipe. Can Generation X thwart the plans of this new villian?
Chapter 1: A New Foe Manipulated - A new plan is in the works, as an foe of Generation X makes one of their own the target of another person. In the states, however, Generation X gets a chance to go overseas and watch the popular show, Iron Chef, in person.
Chapter 2: A Quick Departure - As the villians arrive in Japan, they realize that they aren't alone. Meanwhile, the members of Generation prepare to head to Japan, but learn that more people are expecting them there.
Chapter 3: Watching The Prey - As everyone arrives in Japan, they soon learn that they are being watched. They also learn that their foe has secrets of their own to share.
Chapter 4: Unnerving Meetings - The day of the show, and several people are holding secret meetings. These meetings will have an effect on everyones futures.
Chapter 5: Iron Chef Assult - The taping of the show goes remarkable well, until 'The Hand' shows up. At this point, everyones plans get screwed up, much to everyones surprise.
Chapter 6: Regroup With New Allies - After the incident at the show, Generation X meets up with two new allies, and must now rescue their captured teammate.
Chapter 7: Truth Revealed - As the rescue attempt occurs, the foes realize that they were being used from the start. Now can everyone save face?
Story 15) Destiny
Summary: A dangerous advesary has set things in motion to rid himself of someone he views as dangerous in Generation X. Now as he leads them into a trap, the rest of Generation X must rescue them, as well as a few others in the process.
Chapter 1: Unexpected Surprises - What starts out as a normal day becomes unusual when a call for help comes in. Now, Skitz and Penance are running head first into a dangerous trap.
Chapter 2: New Freedoms - Claudette, who is working with a new partner, gains a new freedom. Soon, she and her partner have three prisoners.
Chapter 3: Prisoner of Evil - Skitz and Penance find themselves prisoners of Claudette and Apocolypse. Now Generation X rushes to find them.
Chapter 4: Foe To Friend - Generation X gets unexpected help as they go to storm the lair. However, will they get to them before the Dark Beast preforms some experiments on two of his prisoners.
Chapter 5: Fight To Finish - Skitz must survive a fight for his life, however, he is lucky to have someone come to his aid. However, with the outcome of the battle, Generation X's days are numbered.
Story 16) Class Dismissed
Summary: With a wedding and the school closing all happening soon, Generation X prepares to move on from school. Some plan to join the X-Men, and others have jobs. However, Emplate decideds the students can't go yet.
Chapter 1: Plans Set Into Motion - It's the school's final days, and several plans for the future are being put in place. However, some of these plans contradict each other.
Chapter 2: Revealing One's Roots - As the wedding preperations continue, Darrett reveals his biggest secret to the people he's hidden it from. Also, some of the X-Men arrive, one seeking for a way to discover there roots.
Chapter 3: Nighttime Talks About The Future - As everyone retires for the night, they speak about the future including what they will do, and where they will go. However, they are not the only ones talking about the future.
Chapter 4: Discovery In The Wee Hours - In the morning hours, several things that are meant to be know to a few are found out by others. However, it leads to more problems instead of solutions.
Chapter 5: Evil Truths Revealed - As a corperate changeover takes place, a shocking secret is revealed. Also, as evil plots, another truth is revealed.
Chapter 6: Rehersal Jitters - As the rehersal happens for the wedding, several taxing events happen. One of these events takes a toll on some of the psychic mutants, while another makes a blow on one of the guests.
Chapter 7: Questions Answered - After Rich and Godiva return, many questions are answered, about what happened in Japan, and what happened earlier in the day. However, the important question about the outcome of the final day are still unanswered.
Chapter 8: The Big Day Begins - The final day begins, and everyone is getting ready for the wedding. The groomsmen assemble, the bridesmaids meet, and the guests file in. However, there are some uninvited guests arriving.
Chapter 9: A Wedding Ends In Chaos - As the wedding end, Kyuukai's power starts to effect all the psi's. However, that's just a precursor to the real attack.
Chapter 10: Chaos Erupts - The wedding turns into a nasty battle, however, just as it looks bad, Generation X turns things around, but they final outcome will be decided elsewhere.
Chapter 11: Departures - Skitz and Emplate have a final battle on the roof of the school. It's end determines the outcome of the school.