Unexpected shadows, Surprising electricity!
A/N: What a situation! ShadowFax has been captured by Mystique and has yet to find out why. Jak isn't taking this very well, ignoring everyone's comforting words. What will happen in this chapter I wonder?
Chapter 6: Emotions prevail
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Back in Russia
ShadowFax is changing into all kinds of animals to try and escape the collar, but as she changes, so does the collar.
She finally stops as a black panther, exhausted from changing so much. She had never seen such technology as a size changing collar; it had obviously been built for a shape-shifter like ShadowFax.
She looked up to see Mystique. She growled and tried to jump at the bars, the chain stopping her from going anywhere near them.
"Well, well, you're also a shape-shifter. No wonder Magneto is so interested in you." Mystique mumbled.
Magneto? Who in the world in Magneto? ShadowFax thought. She continued to growl at Mystique.
But then stopped as the collar electrocuted her. Shadow fell quiet, but glared at Mystique. Mystique smiled, then placed a bowl on the floor and slid it through the bars towards ShadowFax.
"Eat up." Mystique said, then walked away.
ShadowFax stared at the bowl. She grimaced at the sight of the food in the bowl; A mouldy pile of fruit.
ShadowFax used her powerful hind legs to kick the bowl back through the bars.
If she expects me to eat that, she can forget it! ShadowFax thought angrily. She had never seen more disgusting food in her life.
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Everyone report to the hanger, I've found her. The Professor's message rang through everyone's head.
Jak had suddenly jumped out of his seat and ran full speed to the hanger as he heard to report to the hanger.
"You know, you'd think he can't live without ShadowFax." Logan said as everyone jogged from the lounge to the hanger.
"That's love for you." Scott replied.
As everyone arrived in the hanger, Jak was sat on a metal crate with his arms folded.
"Took you long enough." Jak said impatiently.
"Calm down long ears." Logan said.
"Don't call me Long ears!" Jak said through gritted teeth. His fists were clenched, sparks of electricity circled his fists.
"Jak, calm down. Do not let your emotions get to you." Came the Professors voice. Everyone turned to see the Professor had arrived.
Jak seemed to have listened this time for he calmed down slightly.
"Right, everyone get on. And put on a snow suit, we're heading for Russia." The Professor said as the door to the Velocity opened.
Everyone got on and got seated. Jak's mind was filled with thoughts of why this Mystique took ShadowFax to Russia.
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The Velocity finally landed somewhere in Russia. As soon as the door opened, Jak stomped out in a very unpleasant mood.
During the flight, Hank McCoy had started singing 1000 bottles of beer on the wall. This soon got on Jak's nerves and when it came to 600 bottles of beer on the wall Jak finally lost it.
Jak then had to spend the rest of the flight strapped to his seat against his will so he couldn't punch the living daylights out of Hank again, even if Hank was unconscious after his beating from Jak.
Although, Logan was about to do the same but watched what happened to Jak and kept to himself.
"If Hank ever sings that annoying song again, I'll show him what my anger can really do!" Jak said through gritted teeth.
"For once, I'm agreeing with you Jak." Logan said as he also got off with the rest.
Hank slowly got of the Velocity for he had just regain consciousness about half-an-hour ago.
"My, I've never had to take that kind of beating. Professor, remind me to shorten that song to 100 bottles of beer on the wall." Hank said.
"I'll make sure of that." The Professor said, watching Jak carefully.
"Alright everyone listen, that includes you Jak! ShadowFax is located about 2 miles from here westward. We need to stay together or you might get lost," The Professor explained, "Me and Hank will stay here to monitor your progress."
Everyone nodded and began walking westward. Everyone, including Jak, decided Scott should lead with Jean.
The snow was deep, as they were in a mountainous region.
After walking for about a mile and three-quarters, Jak could see a building in the distance while using his goggles; which had quite a few uses like binoculars, night vision, heat vision and more.
"About a quarter of a mile away. It looks like some sort of lab building or prison." Jak explained, he seemed unusually calm now.
"Alright, lets keep moving." Scott said, then took the lead again with Jean. A small gust of wind flew past them and flew towards the lab building.
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ShadowFax had shape-shifted back to her normal form. She was sat leaning against the back wall, wondering if she'd ever be rescued.
To her, it seemed hopeless that anyone from the institute would find her in such a deserted part of Russia.
Then a small breeze flew through the building. ShadowFax became alert as she changed into a dog and sniffed the breeze as it flew through the cell. She suddenly changed back smiling, for she had caught a scent on the breeze.
"Oh, why did I ever doubt you?" ShadowFax mumbled.
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Outside the building, Jak and the others were hiding in the cold snow watching. High walls surrounded the building with barbed wire at the top to prevent anyone from climbing them.
There were heavy metal doors as high as the walls, the entrance.
There was a code box set in the wall beside the metal doors, someone obviously had to punch in a code to be able to get in.
"How are ve going to get in now?" Kurt asked.
"Not sure, if anyone has any ideas, I'll be glad to hear them." Scott said.
"I think I have one idea. But I'm not sure you guys might like it." Jak said.
"Any idea would help right now." Jean answered.
"Alright, I could use my powers to short circuit that code box. But I'm not sure short circuiting it might trigger an alarm or open the doors." Jak explained.
"I am not going to trust him!" Pyro exclaimed. Jak ignored him.
"It's worth a try." Rogue said.
"Are you seriously trusting this guy!" Pyro asked Rogue.
"Well I don't see you coming up with any ideas." Rogue answered.
Pyro tried to retaliate, but couldn't come up with a come back.
"Alright Jak." Scott said.
Jak moved closer to the doors, making sure he kept hidden. He then let all his anger go and he transformed. His skin went a light purple, his hair went a slightly lighter purple and his eyes went completely black. Sparks of purple electricity circled his entire body.
Pyro looked at Scott, "I hope you know what your doing by trusting him."
A/N: Hoped you liked this chapter! Keep reviewing and keep checking for the next chapter: Electrifying Escape!
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Catherine: Glad you liked the last chapter! Hope you like this one too!