Xtreme X-Men #2: Warpath Part 2 (Mutopia Tie-In)

Manhattan, New York

"So, that was just a show out there," says Daredevil. "An act to get the people on your side, there's no cure!"

"What are you talking about," asks Sinister. "There's a cure all right. It's just not for who you think it is for. This planet has a disease and it's called the human race. My cure will end their existence."

"You lunatic," says Araña as she leaps over Daredevil drop kicking Sinister.

Sinister with one swing of his left arm slams Araña in a row of cabinets on the wall. As she falls Daredevil quickly launches his staff at Sinister, while holding the other end with a rope. Sinister is hit across the face and Daredevil pulls his staff back. Then for another shot he throws it again, but this time Sinister grabs it and pulls the blind vigilante to him. He grabs Daredevil by the throat.

"Foolish man," laughs Mister Sinister.

With his strength he throws Daredevil through and out the window. Araña shoots out strands of webbing and uses it to tie Sinister's hands together. "Things are about to get sticky," says Araña.

Sinister snaps the webbing and grabs one of the strands using it to throw Araña out the window. Now Remy remains alone with his father and the mutant named Hank McCoy.

"My boy," says Sinister.

"Don't you my boy me," says Remy. "You experimented on this man! Now he's no longer a man, but some beast, all because of you!"

"Come, now Remy," says Sinister. "I was trying to make this world a better place for you."

"A better place… A better place," yells Remy. "You're a monster!"

Remy looks around room for anything he can grab. He picks things up at random, whether they are pens or paper clips and begins to charge them. "I'm not your son anymore," says Remy.

He throws the objects at his father and they explode. Remy goes to the cage and with a light charge destroys the bars.

"Rraaahhh," growls Beast.

"We have no time for this. Let's get out of here," says Remy.

Remy forces Beast out the window and goes with him. Araña grabs a hold of them as they fall to her and slowly brings them to the ground. "Okay, kind of hard carrying you two while trying to hang from a building," says Araña.

Araña gets them to the ground and let's go of the webbing. "So, now what," asks Araña. "What do we do with hairy?"

"It's obvious that Sinister has messed with his head," says Daredevil. "I don't know where we can help him."

"There's no need to worry," says a voice from behind. "I believe I can help him. My name is Professor Charles Xavier. I think we should talk."

Later

Professor X leads the group to a rooftop where his jet, the Blackbird, is waiting. The professor has control over Beast, so that there is no trouble on the way there. Once on the roof Xavier stops.

"Let me introduce you to two members of my team called the X-Men," says Professor X. "This is Robert Drake also known as Iceman and here is Logan better known as the Wolverine."

"What's with this group, Xavier," asks Wolverine.

"Logan, this group just confronted a madman who is trying to turn humans into mutants," says Professor X.

"Hmm, a madman obsessed with mutants," says Wolverine. "There's nothing new. Should be fun taking him out though."

SNIKT!

"Ow, that doesn't look good," mutters Araña watching Wolverine pop his claws.

"What another spider," asks Wolverine. "I didn't know Spider-Man had a side-kick."

"I am no side-kick, shorty," laughs Araña. "Man, even I'm taller then you."

"Enough with the bickering," says Professor X. "We need to help this man."

With that said Professor Xavier takes Beast to the Blackbird where he works on reconstructing his mind. While doing so the others wait outside. "So, you're the Wolverine," asks Araña. "I heard of you back in Weapon X."

"What? You mean you were in Weapon X," asks Wolverine. "I guess you wouldn't know where they are."

"Yeah, they left after I escaped…," says Araña. "Sorry."

"You're the son of this lunatic," asks Iceman.

"I was," says Remy. "But now I know what he truly is. I don't know what I'll do."

Inside the Blackbird Xavier works on fixing the Beast. It's a simple process for him now, since he's done it many times. It takes sometime, but Xavier manages to get some of his mind back together. He leaves the jet and joins the others outside.

"Professor, how is he," asks Iceman.

"Bobby, he should be fine for now," says Xavier. "But I would prefer to work with him at the Institute. First we must deal with Sinister. Araña and Daredevil if you wish to join in you would accompany Logan and Bobby against this madman."

"The devil must get his due," says Daredevil.

"You can count me in on taking down the mad scientist," replies Araña.

"Then it's settled," says Xavier.

"Wait, what about me," asks Remy. "He's my father."

"Yes, it's no doubt that you could help us out, but your personal reasons will hold you back," says Xavier.

"Don't give me a lecture," says Remy. "I'm going and there's no way you're gonna stop me."

"Whatever, bub," says Wolverine. "Just don't expect us to watch after you."

"I won't need it," says Remy.

Later at Essex Corp.

"Wow, this place is creepy at night," says Araña. "Seems like this setting suits Sinister."

"Shut it," says Wolverine.

"Well, excuse me," mutters Araña.

It's silent in the building. The team looks around to see what they can find. Wolverine is a couple of feet away from the group. Unaware, vines out of nowhere move up to him, then quickly grab hold of him. "What the," mutters Wolverine.

Next a short man jumps at Remy using his strength to bring him down. Another guy falls from the ceiling swinging his claws at Iceman. A loud noise roars through Araña and Daredevil's ears, it's coming from another guy who pushes Daredevil aside.

"Oh, that's so wrong," says Araña as she sees her opponent, who happens to be made up of some kind of ooze.

"Hey, there cutie, you can call me Gorgeous George," he says.

"…," sighs Araña. "Pal, there is nothing gorgeous about you."

"So, you're trying to insult me," says Gorgeous Gorge. "I'll make sure you never make a comment like that again."

He stretches his arms out and pushes Araña into a nearby wall. "Ahh… Eww, nasty," yells Araña.

SNIKT!

Wolverine slashes the vines and sees the man creating them. "Shouldn't you be working in a greenhouse," jokes Wolverine.

"You find my power over vines funny," asks Ramrod. "The name's Ramrod."

"Never asked," says Wolverine as takes a swipe at Ramrod.

Ramrod steps back and blocks Wolverine with vines. "Ha, you'll never get me."

Remy pulls a deck of cards from his pocket and takes some out. "Well, these things have no purpose now. I was gonna play my old man, but that's not gonna happen," says Remy.

Remy begins to charge a card. "I bet you can't guess what this one is," says Remy as he throws the card at the one known as Slab.

The card explodes and does some damage. "You're just more monstrosities made by my father," says Remy. "This makes me wonder if he turned me into a mutant."

"No, you were born a mutant," says Sinister from behind. "You were born to be a part of a great species. Why fight, when you could have everything in the world."

"You're trying to eliminate the human race," says Remy. "How could I be related to you?"

"Genetics, my boy," says Sinister. "It's in your genes."

Araña remains pinned on the wall. "Get this nasty stuff off of me," yells Araña.

"What there's nothing wrong with me," says Gorgeous George. "How can you say such hurtful things?"

"Easy, slimy," says Araña. "Here's web in your eyes!"

Araña fires strands of webbing into Gorgeous George's face. "Now that's looking good," laughs Araña.

Araña leaps from the ground and dropkicks Gorgeous George. "Ahh, man now I need new shoes," says Araña.

She uses her webbing to trap her slimy enemy in the form of a ball. "I'm so going to hurl," mutters Araña.

"Raahhhh," yells Hairbag while slashing out at Iceman.

"Whoa," yells Iceman.

He uses his ice powers to create an ice wall and then he makes an ice path off the ground and goes up. Hairbag breaks through the wall. "Hmm, how should I take him down," asks Iceman talking to himself. "I know, ice spear!"

He creates a spear out of ice and launches it at Hairbag. "Hey, hairy hope you can keep warm," yells Iceman.

The spear hits Hairbag and takes him out of the fight. Wolverine continues slashing at the roots and vines being sent at him. "Come on, try something better," says Wolverine.

"If you say so," says Ramrod.

Ramrod makes one of the roots extend it's spikes and sends it to strike Wolverine. He dodges the root and with his claws swipes it down the middle. The giant root is gone and Wolverine hits Ramrod with a right hook.

Rukus uses his destructive voice to mess up Daredevil's sense of hearing. Daredevil holds his head in pain, while Rukus continues to scream. Not paying attention to his surroundings Rukus is knocked aside when Wolverine throws Ramrod into him.

"What," says Rukus.

Daredevil throws his billy club at Rukus and it lands in his mouth. "Keep it shut," says Daredevil.

Daredevil gives Rukus a left and then a right. He keeps this up until his opponent can no longer keep his balance. He ties up Rukus and joins the other heroes.

"Well, will you all take me on," asks Sinister.

"You got it, bub," says Wolverine.

"No," says Remy. "He's mine."

Remy charges three cards and throws them at his father. Nothing happens, Sinister's shields protect him. "Ha, there is nothing you can do to stop me," laughs Sinister. "Remy, I want you to see what the world will be like after I have changed it. Every human will be a mutant and I will rule the planet. I will let you and your friends live for now. There's no way you can best my power."

"Wait you're not going anywhere," says Remy.

It's too late, Sinister is already gone. He begins to set his plan in motion and he has an idea of how he can spread his cure of humanity faster, he visits Magneto at his base of operations on Genosha.

Followed up in Mutopia #1.

To Be Continued…