Attention: Generation X and their villians, as well as any other mutant mentioned in this story, is property of Marvel Comics. The character Richard Cale is named after family relations. Any other reference to anything copywrighted is a chance happening.

Power Of Mind, Power Of Fury

A Faux Meeting

I. Emma
Emma watched as her sister headed straight for the Biosphere. Even though she couldn't read her sister's mind, she felt like that they was some ill wind in the air. This visit was not something they were looking forward to. Emma even knew that it made Rich uncomforable as well, especially with the occurance earlier that morning. As Adrienne approached the door, she noticed that Professor Xavier had left. She wondered why he had left, but stopped thinking about it when Adrienne opened the door to the Biosphere and said, "Emma, how nice to see you again?"

Emma didn't want to let her sister know that they were all suspicious, so she just said, "Adrienne, what brings you to my school?" She didn't trust her sister, especially with what Rich had mentioned what his suspicions were.

She noticed that her had held the same smile on her face. Emma could swear it was almost predatory. "Well, I did want to visit my little sister, but I found out that the head of a company i'm trying to arrange a deal with is at your school."

Emma looked at her sister and said, "I take it that your refering to Paladin Technologies." She was aware of Rich's company, especially since it prevented her from asking Adrienne for financial help. She had feelings that Adrienne might try something very underhanded.

Adrienne just said, "Besides, I surprised you didn't ask me for help. I happened to look into young Mr. Cale's company, and saw of their pro-mutant chararities. I figured it was due to him being a mutant."

Emma was now sure of part of the business that her sister wanted to discuss, but she wouldn't let on. She just said, "Well, you have to discuss that with him then. I'm sure that one of my students can show you to his office." She turned and motioned Yvette forward. "Yvette, could you take my sister to Rich's office?"

She watched as Yvette nodded and said, "Of course, Emma." Emma noticed that Yvette wasn't going to let on that she was Rich's wife. Rich must have told her something that nobody else knew about.

When Yvette had taken Adrienne out of the building, Sean said, "Rich must have something planned, because the second Logan mentioned she was here, Charles left."

She smiled and said, "I hope that Rich is videotaping this meeting. I think he has a little surprise planned for my sister." She then frowned and said, "And I think he's right."

She heard Ororo say, "He right about what, Emma?"

Emma said her next words in her most serious tone. "We've all just seen the new White Queen, and I wouldn't doubt if she has something planned that won't be good for Generation X." She turned and saw the worried look in everyones eyes. She also noticed that Darrett and Daria looked abit puzzled. She wondered for a moment about that as she noticed a similarity in the expressions. She then dismissed it. Darrett may have been from the future, but the similiarities were probably just related to the fact that he had been at the school for a long time.

II. Adrienne
Adrienne followed the young redheaded girl named Yvette. She wondered what the girl's ability was. She also wondered if there was any relationship between Richard Cale and this girl. As they walked towards the office, she said, "If you don't mind me asking, are you dating Richard Cale that my sister had you show me to his office?"

The girl didn't look her in the eyes, but just said, "No. I'm not dating him." She said nothing more. She wondered if Emma was coaching the girl from afar. She was about to use her ability when they stopped at a door that was open. She looked in as the girl said, "This is his office."

Adrienne nodded and said, "Thank you. We'll have to talk abit later." As she entered, she noticed that the chair behind the desk was facing the window, but she couldn't see who was in it. As she stepped to a chair in front of the desk, she heard the door close. All she saw as a man in a black fedora and long black overcoat.

She heard a voice come from the chair behind the desk. "Don't concern yourself with him. He is a hired security guard." It sounded exactly like the voice that was on the television. She sat down in the chair as the voice said, "Now, Ms. Frost, I take it you want to do business with Paladin Technologies."

She was impressed at how businesslike he was. She figured he'd still be a kid in these matters. "Yes, Mr. Cale. About the land I wish to purchase from you."

She was surprised at the speed of the responce. "The answer is no. I'm aware of the power and it's nature. While it is a vast power source, it would do more harm to the planet if we even tried to harness it. It is completely foolhardy to try any deal for that."

She was about to argue when she noticed that the figure in black was behind her chair. She didn't trust the figure, but if they suspected anything of her true intentions, they might have acted before now. She then said, "Then allow me to get down to the second matter. Mr. Cale, I am part of a society that would like to make you a member of their club. It could earn you many business partners."

She waited until he said, "I'm listening, but I save my choice until after I hear your offer."

She thought this was a good sign. "I am a member of a club called the Hellfire Club. I figured that you'd be interested since it is mutant club."

She was shocked when he said, "I've heard of Hellfire, and my answer is no."

Adrienne was also getting upset. Since she had entered this office, she was facing the back of a chair, she stood up and reached past the desk. "Now Mr. Cale, I insist you tell me face to face why..." She stopped as she swung the chair around. Richard Cale Jr. wasn't sitting in the chair, however she knew the face of who was in there. It was Charles Xavier. She was stunned as she said, "You're not Richard Cale."

She was even more shocked when the figure in the black fedora removed his hat and said, "But I am." He was right. She recognized the features of the man. He then said, "I have been monitoring you since you entered, and I don't like you one bit. There is no way that I would join Hellfire." He started to walk toward her, and she backed away. "Plus, I don't like what your thinking about this school, but I will tell you this. If I suspect any foul play from your hands on this school, or Paladin Technologies, I will have the law shut your company down, and if I have to, have them take out Hellfire."

She was right at the door and ran out. She didn't like being tricked. She didn't like being played for a fool. He had known the whole time why she was there. Plan A didn't work. Adrienne got into her car and left the grounds. When she felt she was a good distance away, she picked up her cellphone and dialed the number she was given. When she heard the person on the othe end pick up, she said, "Victor, my name is Adrienne Frost, and I have a job for you." She smiled as she thought about how this hitman would do his job.

III. Darrett
Darrett watched as Emma's sister pulled out of the driveway. Something was bothering him about all this. He had a very strange sense of forbodding. He then heard Emma say, "I don't think that will be the last we hear of her."

Darrett didn't want to ask why, but he figured that they might be in a bad situation. He heard Daria say, "How so, Emma?" He knew she was wise, but nobody knew how he knew that. It was a secret he kept to himself.

He turned to face her as she said to all of them, "If Hellfire wanted him, there is only one way they will accept no for an answer." He didn't like the sound of that.

He then watched as Rich, Yvette and Professor Xavier came in. He was surprised when Rich said, "Do you mean to say that she might try to have me killed? I already told her that if I suspected foul play that the law would be on her hide."

Darrett was surprised when he heard what Rich said. He looked at him and said, "You mean you threatened her." He didn't know what had happened in the office, but it was obvious that something made Rich threaten her.

He then heard Emma say, "Rich what did you have planned that had my sister run out of here so fast?" He had to admit that he wanted to know that as well.

He heard Professor Xavier say, "I must admit that the boy is clever. He had me pose to be him, and pretended to be a bodyguard. It appears that Hellfire is interested in him."

Yvette then said, "And from what Rich suspects, he thinks that they want to ruin you, Emma."

Darret watched as Sean said, "Do you think we should be prepared for the worst?" It was obvious what was meant by that.

Rich just shook his head and said, "She can't do anything legally. The FBI won't allow it, also I don't think she's going to risk going to the Friends Of Humanity, but when I latched onto her ability, I did see some connection."

He then heard Logan say, "Then everyone's gonna have to be in top form. There is only one connection you have to worry about." Darrett wondered what Logan meant and saw Jubilee start to shiver.

He then heard the fear in her voice as she said one word. "Sabertooth." He noticed a few of the Gen X members went pale at the mention of the name. However, all he knew about Sabertooth was the rumors from his own time. Some stated that Sabertooth was a vicious monster, while others said he was owned by the version of Rich and Yvette from his own timeline.

He decided to say part of what he knew. "I don't want to seem stupid, but from what I remember from my timeline, Sabertooth was a vicious monster. Is that true?"

He noticed the Ororo said, "That is putting it in very simple words. Sabertooth is a psychopath, and he wouldn't think twice about killing everyone just to kill one person."

Darrett felt like he shouldn't ask the next question, but he had to. "What link does he have to the Friends of Humanity?"

He heard Sean say, "His son was a member. That's the link."

Emma then said, "Then we better finish this training and run a second training session." He had to agree with that. It might be best for them to be prepared.

He heard Everett say, "Emma, how many of us are still in this training session? Jubilee and I never got anounnced out."

He just said, "I think I'm still in."

Sean then said, "You're right, Darrett. You are still in, as well as Rich and Yvette. Ororo you're still in the training session. Everett, you and Jubilee got tagged out before the break, so ye are both out. Alright, let's get back to this, big time." He followed as they all headed for the "Danger Grotto".