AllStar X-Men #2: The Brotherhood Part 2 (Mutopia Tie-In)
Coney Island, New York—Stark Industries Warehouse
Tony Stark received a message not too long ago from the mutant terrorist Magneto, claiming that he would steal his technology and use it to enhance his soldiers. Preparing for the possible threat Stark summoned his long time body guard Cain Marko. He made a special suit of armor for him called the Juggernaut Mark One, which he would use to protect Stark Industries. We now find Stark and Marko in the lower levels of the building where Stark keeps his special armor.
"Right next to the old Iron suit, where it belongs," says Cain staring at the Juggernaut armor.
"I need you to put it on. Time to see if you can control it," says Tony. "For your first time you'll have to put the armor on piece by piece, but once together you will be able to disengage and reengage the armor by using this remote."
Cain puts on the armor piece by piece. It takes sometime, but he gets it together. "Some assembly required huh," jokes Cain.
"So, how does it feel," asks Tony.
"Feels great," replies Cain.
"Let's see you move your arms," says Tony.
Cain moves his arms and flexes them. "You wish you had guns like these," jokes Cain.
"Stop showing off and let's see use your legs," says Tony.
Cain walks around, showing that he can maneuver well with the armor on. "We need to test your strength," says Tony. "Why don't you try lifting that heavy equipment over there?"
Tony points out to Cain what he wants him to lift. Cain lifts the equipment over his head with no problem. "Light as a feather," claims Cain.
"That's good. We should be prepared for when the Brotherhood makes their appearance," says Tony.
"So how about after this we go get a drink," asks Cain.
"Sure, bet you're gonna want to check out the ladies," says Tony.
"You got that right," says Cain.
Later after they're done with their work they go to the closest bar they can find. There they sit at the bar discussing current events.
"The government seems to be really freaking over this terrorist group coming here," says Cain.
"Who can blame them? They're threatening to take over American soil. The lives of many people could be in danger," says Tony.
"Maybe we should be fighting to protect more then just us," says Cain. "If these mutants are as powerful as they say then people will be in danger. We need to make sure nothing happens to them."
"Cain, I've known you for a long time and you haven't change a bit," says Tony. "You've always thought about others before yourself. If you want to fight to make sure the Brotherhood is stopped, then I'll help you in anyway possible."
"Thanks man," says Cain.
They get a couple more drinks before calling it a night. The day end and begins for them back in Manhattan.
Manhattan, New York—Stark Industries
"Hmm, seems to be no disturbance yet, Tony. I'll keep you informed," says Cain.
Cain ends a conversation with Tony while he stands on top of the building's roof.
Cain narrates: We don't know when these terrorists are gonna show up and we don't who it will be. Will this Magneto make an appearance himself or send one of his lackeys? Well, either way we'll be ready for them.
On the street below we find the three mutants coming to steal Stark's technology. Polaris, Sunfire, and Unus are concealing their identities by wearing trench coats to cover their costumes.
"Sunfire, fly up and make us an entrance," says Polaris.
"Yes," says Sunfire.
Sunfire flies half way up the building and he thrusts both hands forward sending out a large blast of flames at the building. The sound of the attack reaches Cain up on the roof. He takes a look down and sees Sunfire. "Tony, we have visitors," says Cain. "There are three mutants at the front of the building, one airborne and two on the ground."
"I hear you. Back up will be there shortly. Can you manage them on your own," asks Tony.
"No problem," laughs Cain as he hangs with Tony. "Now I can see what this thing can really do."
Cain pulls out the remote and points it at the armor. The armor quickly flies over to Cain and piece by piece join together. The armor is complete and Cain has become the Unstoppable Juggernaut.
"It's clobberin' time," says Juggernaut. "Wait I can get sued for that."
Juggernaut quits joking for the moment and leaps off the building. "Heads up hot stuff," yells Juggernaut.
As Juggernaut falls he grabs Sunfire by his right ankle and pulls him down with him. He hits the ground and Sunfire is thrown a couple feet away.
"You'll regret that," says Sunfire.
Sunfire unleashed an inferno of flames upon Juggernaut. He continues the flamethrower attack while Juggernaut puts his large left arm up to deflect the fire.
"Are you even doing anything? Come on you're putting me to sleep," says Cain.
In that instant a car is flung into Juggernaut causing him to fall back. "Is that keeping you awake," says Polaris.
He gets up from the ground and says, "That was impressive. Got anything else?"
"You want more? Then here," yells Polaris.
With her magnetic powers Polaris rips a streetlight post out of the ground and hurls it at him. The pole shatters as it hits Juggernaut in the chest. Juggernaut charges at the mutants. Polaris and Sunfire get behind Unus as he puts up his energy force field. Juggernaut runs into the force field and is thrown back.
"Ha, no one can touch me," laughs Unus.
Unus let's his shield down believing that Juggernaut is down for the count, once down he is blasted from someone above. Unus falls to the ground.
"Who was that," says Sunfire.
"Hmm… Three on one doesn't seem too fair," says Iron Man from above.
"You're that Iron Man talked about in the newspapers," says Polaris.
"So, they write about me back on Genosha, huh," asks Iron Man. "I guess I'm popular."
Iron Man lands next to Juggernaut. "I can believe you let them throw a car at you," laughs Iron Man.
"I thought I could take it," says Juggernaut.
"When you're out on the field you have to think strategically," says Iron Man.
"What's the use of strategies when you're unstoppable," asks Juggernaut.
"The armor doesn't give you invincibly forever. After taking a major beating the armor will grow weaker," says Iron Man.
"Oh, now you tell me," says Juggernaut.
"Do you mind? We're here to take your technology," says Polaris. "Quit the chitchatting!"
"It seems they're in rush," says Iron Man
"Burn Americans," yells Sunfire.
Sunfire unleashes flames upon Iron Man. "Tony," mutters Juggernaut.
Iron Man becomes engulfed in flames. Juggernaut begins to run toward Sunfire. He leaps up and swings at Sunfire, but another car is slammed against him throwing him back. "Thanks for the lift. Now let me offer you a ride," says Juggernaut as he throws a car at the three mutants.
Unus steps in from of his comrades and blocks them with his force field. "We need to get their technology and leave before things get out of hand," says Unus.
"Agreed," says Polaris. "Sunfire, keep up with the fire attacks. Unus, watch his back."
Polaris flies toward Stark Industries to take their technology. "No," says Iron Man.
Iron Man flies after Polaris, but is stopped by Sunfire. Sunfire continues his flame thrower attack on Iron Man. While Juggernaut punches at Unus's force field. "Ha, ha, ha… You'll never get through," laughs Unus.
Juggernaut narrates: I'm ten times stronger then I used to be and I still can't take out this punk. That flying chick is gonna raid the building for stuff that could enhance their powers and then deliver it to Magneto.
Iron Man continues to be burned and Juggernaut throws punch after punch. Polaris moves through the building using her powers to pick up anything that looks like it could help the Brotherhood. After she gathers metal around the building to create a thing to hold anything and everything she finds. She finds armor that Tony had worked on, which wasn't as powerful as the Juggernaut or Iron Man systems. She puts them in the metal carrier and continues to get through the building. Back outside things still don't look well for the two heroes trying to protect the building. Juggernaut notices a strange smell.
"What is that smell? It smells like Brimstone," says Juggernaut.
"Good nose, big guy," says Jubilee from behind.
Juggernaut turns his head to see group of costumed people. "Who are you," asks Juggernaut.
"We're the X-Men, bub," says Wolverine. "Let's go take them down!"
"Let me help you," says Jubilee.
Jubilee snaps her fingers and the molecules around Unus's force field begin to explode. The lights of the explosion cause Unus to lose his sight and his focus on holding his shield. The shield goes down.
"He's all yours," says Jubilee.
Juggernaut smirks and says, "Thanks!"
Juggernaut takes a swing at Unus and knocks him unconscious. As for Sunfire, his flames are cut short when a Rain cloud pours upon him. Storm focuses the storm on him and him alone. Iron Man falls to the ground and Iceman used his powers to cool him down.
"Nightcrawler, get him out of here," says Storm. "This guy is powering up again."
Nightcrawler teleports Iron Man out of the path of fire and Iceman puts his hands on the ground.
"I hate fire users," says Iceman.
Iceman creates a wall of ice to block Sunfire's oncoming fire attack. The wall is hit and it melts. Colossus comes in for a punch and decks Sunfire. Now both Unus and Sunfire are out for the count. Polaris exits the building and sees her two comrades on the ground. She waves one of her hands forcing all metal objects nearby to fly towards the heroes. Colossus is hit by bench and a mailbox flies toward Shadowcat, she phases through it to avoid getting hurt. Wolverine grabs Jubilee and put her over his shoulder. He dodges all the flying objects, while Iceman and Storm use their powers to blast objects away. Jubilee smiles while over Wolverine's shoulder. While everyone is distracted by the flying metal Polaris creates an electromagnetic energy field that she puts around her, Unus, and Sunfire along with the things she stole. She takes flight leaving the heroes behind. Once gone all the metal falls.
"They're gone," says Juggernaut.
"What they chickened out," asks Shadowcat.
"No, they got what they wanted," says Wolverine.
"Good work my X-Men," says Professor Xavier as he comes to join the group. "How is he doing?"
"He is well, mien Professor," says Nightcrawler.
"Anthony Stark, my name is Professor Charles Xavier. I think we need to talk," says Professor X.
To be continued…