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.
Class Dismissed
Departure
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I. Gabe
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Gabe looked on at everyone as the fights turned in Generation X's favor. It meant that Marius's attack was failing. However, he knew that Rich and Marius were somewhere else, fighting each other one on one. Now, he had to figure where the fight was, because he knew Rich couldn't win alone. He saw Grimore run over to him. When the cat got to him, he looked down and said, "Grimore, where is Richard? Do you know where he is?"
Grimore looked at him and said, "That I don't know. I know he will survive this, but not how. You can find him. Use your mind, and focus on your gift."
Gabe nodded and did so. He had latent psychic abilities, but only used them when there was no other choice. Before he became the head of the family, he never had these abilities, which meant they weren't mutant abilities. He decided now was the time to focus on them. He was glad they weren't active during the incident with Kyuukai, but now he had to use them. Soon, he saw visions of Rich and Marius fighting a sword fight. Then he saw where they were. Rich had transported the two of them to the top of the building they were in. Now he knew what he had to do. Gabe ran over to Clarice and said, "Clarice, I need to get up to the roof. Rich is up there and needs help."
He saw Clarice nod and say, "I can get you there. I can even get you and Skitz out of there."
He shook his head and said, "Just get me up there, and then get back down here. You are going to be needed down here more. Understood?"
He saw her nod and she then grabbed his hand and said, "Hold on tight. You don't want to be stuck in between." He made sure he had a hold and soon he understood why. As they teleported, he saw the world she travelled through when she teleported. It was as if a purple haze was around him, yet while it was small, it was also huge. It was also one place he didn't want to lose his grip on the real world.
Almost instantly, they were on the roof, and she saw the sword fight. Gabe let go of Clarice and said, "Go now." He heard the sound of her teleport and then prepared himself to battle. He just hoped this wasn't the end of all their families.
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II. Marius
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Emplate continued the sword fight. The dark magic sword he created kept Skitz at bay. Skitz's attack had surprised him, but he adjusted. His plan for this attack had allowed for almost all things. Now, he was going to have Skitz under his control. He also noticed that Gabe had appeared on the roof, courtousy of an escaping Blink. He also saw something that made him smile. He blocked another blow and said, "I see I'm rubbing off on you, Skitz. Your sword flame is getting dark."
He watched as Skitz stepped back and tried to strike again. "None of your mind games, Emplate. You will never threatend my wife or I again. One of us is not leaving this roof." He knew Skitz was still unaware of Gabe's presence.
Emplate quickly raised his sword and blocked the blow. As he did so, he casted a spell that pushed Skitz away from him, and right at Gabe, who managed to catch him. He looked at the two and smiled. "This is just like I wanted. Both of you, in the same spot. My plan worked, a little bit different than I planned, but it sill worked."
He heard Gabe shout. "You can't stop the two of us. Kill one, and the other will get you." He could tell those were the words of a desperate man.
Emplate quickly raised his hand into the air and chanted something. Soon a vortex appeared in the air. Emplate smiled and said, "I don't plan on killing you, just sending you someplace else. I'm sure you will be able to think about joining me while you sit in another world." Soon, the power of the vortex started to suck in all around that weren't his followers. He then saw both Gabe and Skitz begin to float.
He was almost surprised as Skitz shoved his sword into the roof, and it held. He watched as Skitz looked at him and smiled. He also saw Skitz grab Gabe's hand. He started to have a bad feeling when Skitz said, "One last surprise, Emplate." It was the one thing he didn't think would happen. Skitz not only had his ability, but his magic as well.
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III. Rich
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Skitz was lucky his sword acted as an anchor. He was also being careful not to hurt Gabe as he held on to him. He had spent to much time close to Emplate, and now had his abilities. Emplate's use of the portal spell had put both he and Gabe in a bad spot. He did have a plan, but the only problem was he needed to have one hand free. He glanced back at Gabe and said, "Gabe, can you grab my leg. I need my hand free."
Gabe looked at him and said, "What do you have in mind, and I hope it works." He watched as Gabe grabbed his leg, and he felt it as well. Gabe was using all his strength to keep his grip.
Skitz looked at Emplate, but said to Gabe, "He forgot I have his power, and also his magic." He then heard Gabe laugh at that. Now came the real trick. He had to use Emplate magic against him. He also had to act quick before he lost his grip. He held his hand and recited the same spell Emplate had.
When he stopped, he heard a second vortex open. He also heard Emplate yell, "You fool. What have you done?' He glanced over at Emplate, and saw that Emplate was now holding the roof for dear life.
Skitz knew what he had done. He had caused another portal to claim Emplate. He looked over at his foe and said, "The same thing you had planned for us. Now, we will see who takes that trip." He watched as the endurance match played out. Who would lose their grip first, and he hoped it wouldn't be him.
His prayers were answered when Emplate lost his grip and flew off into the vortex he had created. As Emplate flew off, he heard him shout, "This is not the end, Skitz. I will be back, and I will get you. No matter where you go, or where you hide, I will...." The statement was cut off as Emplate disappeared in the vortex, and both vortexes disappeared.
He fell to the roof, and was glad it was over. The nightmare was gone. He then heard Gabe say, "Who do you think will get Marius's powers now? He was head of his family."
Rich got up, looked out to where he saw Emplate's followers and saw them disappear from sight, as if some magic was in affect. He then said, "Don't know. I didn't kill him. I just sent him far away. We can only hope that when he does die, his magical powers go to Monet. Now, we need to get down."
He was almost startled when he heard a voice say, "Maybe we can help with that." He looked out to see both Synch and Storm floating up to the roof. He then heard Storm say, "You'll be happy to know all are well. All the psi's are waking up, but I think Professor Xavier may want to speak with you."
Skitz looked at her and said, "I don't think we will have time for that. Besides, I don't want to speak with him right now." He knew she was surprised, but he learned the once thing he never thought he'd have to know. Charles Xavier didn't trust him, and it appeared Xavier wanted to control him. He knew Xavier wasn't evil, but even Generation X knew trust was a big issue with him. He was now more thankful that he was moving to England.
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IV. Christina
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Christina looked down at the baby. It had been hungry and fed off one of the other girls in the cell. Of course, D.O.A., the one who tended to her, had brought the baby in. She also knew they left the child in here so he could feed. This was evident by the fact that the girl the baby had fed on was close to death. She had seen too many die in here. However, something seemed different. It was as if Emplate presence was gone. She was almost focused on that thought when she heard people outside the door to the room. Soon, the door to the room opened, and Aura and D.O.A. entered. She noticed that Aura stayed at the door, and heard her say, "Get Marcus out of there, and then grab more girls, and mutants as well."
Christina looked at Aura and said, "What happened? Why are you panicked?" It did give her good thoughts on what had happened, but she didn't want to get her hopes up.
She heard D.O.A. say, "The master is going to be gone for a while. So we must get food to last until he returns. Good thing this place is invisible." Hearing those words caused her hope to fade. She had hoped someone would be able to rescue her, but how could that happen if no one can find the place.
As she continued to reflect on those worlds, she heard Aura say, "Don't worry. You can still feed Marcus. You have alot to offer the boy." At that point, she started to cry. She realized Emplate was gone, but not dead, and she was still a prisoner. She had hoped if Emplate was defeated, that she would be free. She then started to hope for either death, or a rescue, but the former seemed more likely.
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V. Emma
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Emma sat in her office for one last time. She looked out the window to see most of the students leaving. It was almost hard for her to believe that after all this time, her kids were leaving. She had grown very motherly about her students, especailly considering what happen to her first students. She was glad they turned out well. Paige and Jonothan had left with the X-Men. Daria and Mondo had left with Godiva and Kyuukai. Everett and Jubilee had just pulled out, with Angelo going with them for part of their trip. The only students who hadn't left yet were Rich, Yvette, Darrett, Clarice and Monet. She wondered if they would keep in touch with her. She was planning to go to the Xavier's school to join up with the X-men. She was almost lost in that thought when she heard a knock at the door. She turned and said, "Come in."
She was amazed when she saw Monet enter the room. She could see and apologetic look on her face as she said, "Emma, I thought I should apologize before I leave. It's the least I could do for all the problems my brother caused."
Emma got up and walked over to Monet. She could tell Monet was deeply troubled by this. She gave Monet a hug and said, "It's alright. You didn't know he would attack today. I'm surprised he found out about everything happening."
She was shocked when Monet lowered her head and said, "That may be might fault. I think he found out about everything through me."
Emma looked at Monet and said, "Monet, with you and Claudette seperated, you know that isn't possible. This was just a fluke. There was no way he could have found out about anything."
She was stunned when Monet just said, "I think it was linked to my headaches." Emma remembered hearing Monet was having severe headaches, but she never thought they could be linked to what had happen. Apparently, Monet must have figured something out, and was about to tell her what it was before she left.
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VI. Monet
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Monet looked at Emma and told her what she suspected had happened. "Emma, I think my headaches were linked to my brother spying on us. I think he was using magic to spy on us through my eyes. If I had realized it sooner, I would have told you so we could have found a way to stop him." She knew she couldn't have stopped it, and maybe none of the psi's could have stopped it. Also, from what she had heard about the fight, Marius was more powerful that even his equal couldn't stop him.
She heard Emma say, "Monet, if we had known, I don't know if we could have stopped him. It might have prompted his attack to be early. I think it was best it happened this way. No one was lost."
It didn't give her much comfort, but Emma was right. Monet smiled and said, "Emma, I'll keep in touch while I'm in Germany. Maybe assisting Gabe will allow me to understand my family's background."
Emma smiled and said, "I hope you do keep in touch. Tell the others to keep in touch too. I'll look forward to their letters while I'm with the X-Men."
Monet frowned when she heard that. She looked at Emma and said, "I don't think Rich and the others will keep in touch. When Rich took on Xavier's powers, he found out Xavier didn't truely trust him." She heard Emma gasp at that. She then said, "I don't know if that trust can be regained, but Rich won't be Xavier's enemy. He just won't want to have contact with him. Now, I should get going. They are ready to leave."
She headed for the door. Before she headed out, she heard Emma say, "Take care, Monet. We will miss you. I'll tell Sean that you'll keep in touch as well. He left a while ago." Monet nodded and left Emma's office.
She moved as fast as she could through the now quiet halls of the school. When she reached the main hall, she saw her picture was still up. When she walked up to it, she heard Yvette say, "I think you should take it down. It is a nice picture, and you should have it."
Monet nodded and said, "Yes. I think it will look good in my room in Germany." As she took it down, she asked Yvette, "Will you and Rich visit often?" She hoped they could all keep in touch, especially since both Gabe's family, and Rich's family were like an extension of her own family.
As they headed out, she heard Rich say, "Of course we will, Monet." She noticed Rich was back in his good natured self. She was happy that her brother hadn't fully affect him. Rich then said, "Besides, before you and Gabe head to Germany, you can stay at my place for a few days. How does that sound?"
Monet smiled and looked at everyone in the car. She tried to hold back the tears of joy, but couldn't as she said, "That would be the best thing for me right now. I hope we all never lose touch." With those words, she stepped into the car, and soon, they were off. It was time to move past school, and to the rest of her life.
The End.