Christmas in France

To Sparky Genocide: Hey there, Sparky! The West Coast Misfits run into a Pepe Le Pew-like mutant who gets a thing for Rahne like Pepe Le Pew had for Penelope the Cat, and Kyle kicks his butt? I LIKE IT!!! That's a pretty cool idea, dude. I'll see if I can fit it in somewhere. Enjoy the new chapter!

To Firefly25: Hey there, Firefly! Yeah, Ace and Tarot bonding is really cute. Well, Monet, Sharon, and Jenny can't snap at Marie-Ange for attempting to steal Ace away from them, if they don't know about it. As far as they know, Ace is not in France, but Tarot is. I agree, Marie Claire would benefit from some time with the West Coast Misfits. Hmm, the ability to toss stuff around, huh? Well, that would be quite a talent. Enjoy the new chapter, and I can hardly wait to beta-read the new chapter of 'Reindeer Flotilla'!

To Red Witch: Hey there, Red Witch! I read the new chapters of "This Soap Opera Called Life" and I loved them! Maybe Magneto should go into another line of work. Oh yeah, you can bet Marie-Claire and Kyle will butt heads a lot. Enjoy the new chapter, and I can't wait for the new chapter of "This Soap Opera Called Life"!

To Raliena: Hey there Rae! Indeed, never underestimate someone's willpower, especially when it belongs to one Kyle "Thunderbolt" Wildfire. His powers kind of depend on willpower in a way. Enjoy the new chapter!

To Metal Dragon1: Hey there Metal Dragon! Did you get that e-mail I sent you? I hope it helped you out, man. Yeah, ol' John deserved that money. I'm glad you liked that scene with the anvil. Yes, Cobra has arrived. I'm glad you liked seeing Kyle take Marie-Claire down a peg. And you can expect she won't take that lying down. Kyle's powers depend on his willpower in a way. He created a support structure as his subconscious's way of showing Kyle was fighting Marie-Claire's powers with his own will and desire to kick her butt. And sure, you can borrow back Firestorm and BR. Have fun with them! Enjoy the new chapter, and I can hardly wait to read the new chapter of 'Take the Long Way Home'!

Disclaimer: "It's an Addams!" - Raul Julia as Gomez Addams, Addams Family Values

Chapter 4: Attacks!

A club in Paris

John Proudstar, Terrell Mason, and Thomas Sharpe were having the time of their lives in this. John was talking with an American girl who was a military brat, Terrell was dancing with triplets, and Tommy was sitting at a table, talking with the French girl who had flirted with him earlier.

"Man, I love France!" Terrell grinned. "I have no idea why they say this place sucks!"

"You got me." John chuckled. He then turned back to the girl he was chatting with.

"I have never met a real Australian. Tell me, how long have you looked like that?" The French girl asked Tommy.

"All me life, Sheila." Tommy replied. "It's kind of a joke among me family, considering me parents are world-renowned shark experts."

"Yeah! To them, Fishface over there is their greatest experiment!" John teased.

"Aw shut your trap, Apache!" Tommy playfully snapped back. An explosion was heard outside. "What was that?!"

"I got it! Excuse me, ladies." Terrell grinned. With a wink, he zipped outside. The outer wall exploded and Terrell came through with it. "YEOW!!!"

"Terrell!" Tommy and John exclaimed as they helped up their comrade.

"B.A.T.s, man…" Terrell groaned as he got to his feet. John looked out the wall hole and saw several of the robotic soldiers.

"Oh great. Just when things are starting to go well." Thunderbird grumbled.

Outside the Eiffel Tower

"Rope Card!" Tarot created a rope from a card she carried. She lassoed the B.A.T., but she ended up getting dragged behind the running android. "Help me!" Ace was running on all fours, utilizing the enhanced speed his lion-based mutation provided.

"Hang on, Card-girl!" Ace called. He grabbed Tarot and put her arms around his neck.

"Ooh, I like this ride!" Tarot grinned.

"Eat laser, you Terminator wannabe!" Ace hollered at the B.A.T. He fired a blue beam from his claw at the robot. He blasted the B.A.T.'s leg, causing the leg to buckle and the android to fall. Ace leaped on the android soldier and shredded the body wide open with energy-charged claws. "That took care of it, and since the head is intact, we can find out what this thing was up to."

"Does this mean our date is over?" Tarot moaned. Ace smirked.

"No, the date's far from over, babe." Ace smirked. "Just means we gotta hit a couple extra spots."

d'Agastino Industries

"You…you…" Marie-Claire stammered as she got to her feet.

"I…I…I…what?" Kyle mocked.

"How could you stand that weight?" She said in shock.

"You'd be surprised what a man can do with enough will." Kyle scowled. "Not to mention the Thunderbolt's powers. All he had to do was create a construct that could hold up all that weight you were pushing down on the Thunderbolt." Marie-Claire scowled.

"You expect me to believe zat you could fight off my power like zat?!" Marie-Claire snapped.

"Yeah." Kyle snarled.

"Alright, ye two! That's enough!" Siryn separated the two. "Miss d'Agastino, you need an attitude adjustment. Badly."

"Do not think you can order me around!" Marie-Claire scowled at Theresa. "I am a blue-blood! My family has ties to old royal family of France!"

"Always wanted to give a French royal a good punch in the mouth!" Kyle snapped. He tried to throw a swing, but he wasn't able to reach.

"Kyle, be quiet!" Theresa snapped.

"Yeah sure! Take the Frenchie's side!" Kyle snapped.

"That…Thunderbolt is an unrefined commoner." Marie-Claire scowled.

"At least the Thunderbolt's not an arrogant, spoiled, snot-nosed, pastry-chewing, sissy Frenchie!" Kyle roared.

"How dare you!" Marie-Claire screeched.

"Both of ye calm down!" Siryn snapped. "Kyle, I know ye don't like being here."

"The Thunderbolt hates France!"

"If it weren't for us, you would still be under English rule!" Marie-Claire snapped at Kyle.

"And if it weren't for us, you'd be speaking German!" Kyle snapped back.

"Those two are way 'Alpha Male', dudes." Wipe-Out groaned. "Totally."

Well, well, well! Looks like the madness shall continue! What insanity will happen next? What was up with the B.A.T.? What happened in the club? Who is behind this? Find out in the next chapter! Suggestions needed badly!