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.
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Nighttime Talks About The Future
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I. Grimore
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Grimore sat patiently in the apartment that was the home of his masters. He was aware of all the commotion that the move was causing. It meant a big change was on the way. He also knew more events were on the horizon. He listened as he heard the door open, and heard Rich say, "Sorry about the disarray here, Gabe, but we are going to be moving."
He heard Gabe say, "It's ok. Heck, part of my home is still like this." Grimore smiled, jumped off the bed and walked into the main room. As he entered, he hear Gabe say, "Hello Grimore, how are you fairing?"
Grimore looked at Gabe and said, "As well as can be expected." He knew that Gabe was one of the only other people who could understand him. He knew Rich and Yvette were still trying to come to terms with that.
He felt Yvette grab hold of him and carefully lift him up, as she said, "Are you ready for the move, Grimore?"
He was ready for the move, but he also knew it wasn't time yet. He looked at her and said, "I am ready for the move, but it's not time to move yet. Something has to happen." He saw a worried look cross her face, and he knew she didn't like the sound of that.
He then heard Rich say, "Grimore, what do you mean by that? What has to happen? I know by your tone that you aren't talking about the wedding."
Grimore leapt out Yvette's arms and jumped to the table. He looked straight at Rich and said, "Very simple. There is a very big event on the horizon, and it must happen before you move."
He watched as Rich stepped back. He could tell that Rich was stunned. Rich narrowed his eyes and looked at him. Grimore could tell Rich was not thrilled by this news. He watched as Rich said, "What big event? What is going to happen?"
Grimore could see Rich was upset, as well as the others, but he just said, "Not to worry, what will happen is that you will survive. I know that much, however I can't tell you much more."
He heard Gabe ask the question that must have been on Rich's mind. "Who can tell him?"
He looked at them all and said, "It's very simple who can tell him. Those who know what will happen. Like your uncle, Wolfgang." He saw Gabe gasp at that and step back.
He watched Yvette look at Gabe and say, "What's wrong? Why did you gasp like that?"
He then heard Rich say, "He's dead. We are going to have a visitation from the dead." He shook his head and Rich then said, "I'm going to have a visitation from the dead." He watched as Yvette held his shoulder, almost in fear.
Grimore nodded and said, "Indeed, but they will only confirm your survival. Richard, you must know that when the dead speak, you should listen; especially when they are family. They are there to help and warn." He then started for the bedroom. He looked back at them and said, "Remember, death is not the ending, but just a transition." He entered the room with that thought for them. He hoped for two things. The first was that when Rich found out about what would happned, he would worry less about what would happen, and the second was that it would give Rich some peace of mind about what comes after.
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II. Mondo
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Mondo sat with Daria in her bedroom. He could tell she had been deep in thought since the talk in the hall. Rich was trying to give them all jobs before the school closed. It was a nice offer, but he didn't feel he would work well in a big company. He liked people, and he cared about people. He was actually considering asking Godiva if he could help at her museum, even though some of the things were very weird. He looked back at Daria and said, "You know, Daria, I've been thinking."
He watched as she looked at him and said, "So have I. What were you thinking about?" He knew she was interested in what he was thinking. He also hoped she was thinking along the same lines. He loved her, and he wanted to stay with her, even after the school closed.
He looked at her for a moment and said, "I'm thinking of refusing Rich's job offer. I was thinking about asking Godiva if I could work in her museum. It's a good job for me. I'm more of a people person, and I wouldn't fit into the company." He then saw a smile cross her face. He looked at her and said, "I guess we are thinking the same."
He watched as she nodded vigorously and said, "Yep. Besides, I got good news today. Darrett told Everett and I that in his timeline, Ev and I were his parents. That means I can be a mother. I was so worried about that." He wasn't too sure how to take the news. Although it was good news, it sounded bad in a way. He decided he could look past the bad part, because the good part looked better for their future.
Mondo looked at her and said, "Was that all you were thinking about, or is there more?" He could tell there was more on her mind, but he didn't want to force it out of her.
He was almost startled when she said, "Darrett was sitting on that secret for so long before he told us. I want to tell Godiva how I joined Generation X. I want to tell her about her father. She needs to know how he helped me. She needs to know that he was alive."
Mondo looked at her and said, "Are you sure you want to do that? Godiva probably still thinks her father had commited suicide when she was young." He then thought about what had happened when Rich had found out. He looked at her and said, "Rich didn't take the news well, when he found out. How would you explain it?"
He saw a troubled look cross her face as she said, "I guess I didn't think about this too well. I do want to tell her. I just wish I knew the right way."
Mondo walked over and sat down next to her. He took her hand and said, "Maybe we will think of a way. Two minds are always better than one." He gave her a quick kiss on the lips to make her feel better. With that done, they began to brainstorm.
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III. Angelo
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Angelo was a bit worried about Monet. He had to admit he felt a closeness to her, however now it was more due to tragic reasons. Both didn't really have a home to go to. He had decided to stop in and talk with Monet that night. When he got to her room, he noticed her door was open. He knocked lightly, only to hear her say, "Come in, Angelo. I knew it was you."
Angleo looked over at Monet, but decided not to ask how she knew. He looked at her, still somewhat stunned by her. He still couldn't believe that she appeard to be a teenager, yet she was only a child. He just looked at her and said, "Can't believe it's almost over."
He heard Monet sigh as she said, "I know, and because of my sister, I missed so much." He watched as she turned to face him and said, "When did Blink return?"
He knew she was surprised at that, and he just said, "She returned when Claudette made her first attempt. I think she stayed in the shadows until she rescued Rich. After that, she was brought into the school."
He saw Monet nod and then say, "That explains why the first time I saw her was just a month ago. I only saw what Claudette did. Angelo, let me tell you this. Claudette is not in her right mind at all. I just hope that living with Gabe is easier than what I've experienced so far."
Angelo knew that was top on his mind. He looked over at Monet and said, "Hey Monet, do you know what Gabe does for a living?" He watched as she held up a book. He glanced real quick at it and said, "You mean he's a writer?"
He watched as she nodded and said, "Yes, but all his info comes from real life experiences. He does the same thing Rich's father did." He watched as she sighed and said, "I just hope I can handle helping him. He said he might need my help in the research department."
Angelo looked at her and could see a happy look on her face. He just said, "You are looking forward to it. Why?"
He saw Monet look at him and say, "For the past coulple of months, I have been able to do nothing to stop my sister's evil. Now I can make amends for it. I need this. I need to do something good."
He now understood part of what Monet was doing. He saw she was trying to make amends for what her sister did. He started to even wonder if Monet was more mature than most adults. He looked at her and said, "Monet, all the time that I've know you, you've done stuff to show you are good. The whole incidents with Claudette weren't your fault. She had trapped you. We were trying to figure out a way to save you." He saw tears welling up in her eyes, and he did the only thing he could think of to do. He grabbed her and hugged her. He just quietly said, "I'm sorry for bringing up those painful memories. I didn't mean to make you cry."
As he held her, he heard her softly say, "Can you stay a bit longer, just to talk?" He nodded. Maybe it would be best if they just talked, especially if it calmed her down.
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IV. Ororo
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Ororo Munroe sat in the room she was assigned to with Rogue, Paige, and Jonothan. When they had all left the hall, she had wanted to talk with Jonothan and Paige about the new change in their lives. She had heard that Jonothan had been put in charge of a mission not too long ago. She wondered how the Generation X kids had handled the threat of Apocalypse. She looked over at the two and said, "So, who was in charge during the mission you had a month ago?"
She watched as Jono nodded and said, "I was in charge. We were trying to figure out the best way to attack after he had Skitz and Penance abducted. At first, we were figuring on only Apocalypse, but the discovery of Claudette being involved complicated things."
Ororo nodded and said, "From past experience, anything involving Apocalypse is rarely simple. Most times, it is more complicated that it appears." She thought back on some of her encounters with Apocalypse's plans. In almost every case, Apocalypse had some trick up his sleeve, and more often than not, something had happened that he had no control over. She looked over at Jono and Paige and said, "What did happen to change things?"
She watch as Paige said, "Soundwave, who was under his control, changed sides." This surprised her somewhat. Paige then said, "But I think that was also because they found out Yvette was pregnant. That tossed a big monkey wrench into Apocalypse's plans."
Ororo looked at them and said, "That would explain some things. Sometimes, when Apocolypse is involved, there are wild cards. I hope you had modified your plans to adjust for them." Ororo then looked over at Rogue and said, "And speaking of wild cards, what got into you back in the hall. You have no idea what you could have done to Richard. Why did you extend your hand ungloved?"
She watched as Rogue blushed and said, "Ah don't know what came over me. All of a sudden, I felt the urge to just shake hands ungloved. I didn't think of what would happen."
She then heard Paige said, "Kyuukai had been focused on her. Kyuukai's power is basically to strip away anyone's inhibitions. It happened to me once." Now Ororo had a better understanding of the request made. A power like that could be dangerous. Some people inhibit themselves from acting. Even her own power would be dangerous if she acted uninhibited.
She then saw that Rogue had stopped blushing and asked, "If yah don't mind me asking, how did Rich help Yvette in the first place? All I ever hear about him and Yvette was that he helped her with her power."
Ororo started to wonder if Rogue had another reason for coming. She could only imagine what the prospect of knowing one's real self would be like. She looked over as Jonothan said, "To keep it simple. Rich used his powers to mimic her powers, and in the process, opened up a psi-link between the two of them. Rich made a connection to her that none of us could ever hope to make." Ororo now had a good idea what Rogue's real reason for coming to the school was. She wanted the opportunity to find out who she really was, and Ororo wasn't sure if it was something she should stop.
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V. Elane
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Elane sat in the room as the last few stragglers arrived to the meeting. Emplate had just gotten done spying on his sister again, and she saw a scene which had made her giggle. Although she could not see Angelo, she could hear him and Monet. The team must have been becoming unstable, especially with the break up of the team on the way. Now was the time to strike. She looked up as Emplate finally said, "Listen up all of you. The time to strike is coming up very soon. As we all know, Generation X is going to be splitting up. It's obvious that they are hoping for quiet days until the end, but I don't intend to let that happen."
Elane saw D.O.A. look at Emplate and say, "Sir, do you anticipate any difficulties?" It was obvious to her that D.O.A. didn't think the plan would be that simple.
She watched as Emplate said, "From what I have gathered, a wedding ceremony will be happening. On the guest list is some of the X-Men, as well as Godiva and Kyuukai. However, our whole plan works on capturing Kyuukai."
She heard Freeze Frame say, "Why this Kyuukai person? Why not someone else?"
She looked over at Freeze Frame and said, "Kyuukai has a very powerful ability. She can remove ones inhibitions. If we capture her, and use her abilities on the people there...."
She saw Emplate nod in agreement as he said, "Exactly. Kyuukai's power will make the team use most of their efforts to subdue those affected. It will drain those who don't subdue the others. They will be too weak to fight back."
Elane saw the others smile in delight. She knew what the success would mean. The man she loved would finally succeed at his goal, and also lead into more wins. She thought of the legacy she would be a part of. It would be the beginning of world control. She then saw D.O.A. stand and say, "Sir, that is a brilliant plan. I must ask one thing. What do you plan to do about Skitz and Penance? Also, what about your sister?"
She watched as Emplate stood and said, "I will kill my sister, and ask for Skitz and Penance. They will feed us for a long time to come, especailly after I force them to watch the death of all their teammates. As for now, you are all dismissed. I suggest you all get ready for the battle and feast to come." She watched as all the others got up to leave the room. As they left, she felt Emplate touch her shoulder and whisper into her ear, "I suggest you check on Marcus. While they are my followers, I don't want them hurting my son."
She nodded and said, "I understand. I know Freeze Frame won't try anything, however I am concerned about the others. I will watch him tonight. I shall see you later, my love." She saw him smile and she then left the room. She wanted to be right next to Marcus' little crib, and tell her little child about all the things he would have to look forward to.
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VI. Britney
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Britney looked at the door to the room she was in. It was the only way out. She knew it was unlocked, and she knew she could open it. She would have loved to get up and out of the den of evil she was in, but she couldn't. Emplate had tricked her, manipulated her, and then somehow entranced her body to Freeze Frame. When Emplate had done that, she had been truely afraid. She knew in time, Freeze Frame would do unspeakable things to her. There was one thing that did bother her. He looked familiar to her. She didn't know why, but he did seem familiar. She was almost lost on that thought when the door openned and she saw Freeze Frame enter. She watched as he closed the door and said, "Hello, Britney. I hope you are well. Besides, I allow you to speak your mind for now."
She was surprised he would allow that. She looked at him for a moment and said, "Why have you done this to me?" She thought about all the things he had done, and decided now she had to know.
She watched as he said, "Because you needed to be brought down a notch. Ever since I first saw you, you were stuck up. If you forgot, I did go to school in Easton. Remember French class." Then she remembered. He was in her class, and she always picked on him. He then said, "When I heard you were involved, I told Emplate I wanted you, but not for why you think."
She looked at him in shock and said, "What do you mean by that? You didn't want to get back at me?"
She watched as he turned and said, "I didn't want any of them to hurt you. To be honest, I always had feelings for you. I was just too afraid to mention it. You deserve to suffer for you meanness, but not to die." She then understood why he didn't do some of the things she feared.
Britney looked at him and said, "You mean that you never took advantage of me because you love me." When he nodded, she wanted to laugh, but then realized he was also saving her life. She then said, "Is there any way I can get some more freedom around here?"
She watched as he sat next to her and said, "If you can accept my love, and agree to help with the plan, I'll see what I can do." She nodded. If he was doing this out of love, it was more romantic than anything any guy had ever done for her. She would help. She would willing help him, and as she heard the plan, she smiled. This would be fun, especially for the perfect couple she had met all that time ago.