OKIE DOKIE! This is the final chapter of this story. I don't know if I'll do the sequel, cause I got much more stuff on my hands, and this story doesn't get as many reviews as my other ones, but we'll see. I've already written 20 chaps for the sequel, but I don't know.
Special thanks to the people who've stuck with this story!
Super Tinfoil Man: You got it, hit the nail straight on the head!
xXxArwenxXx: Now you can see in this chapter! Thanks!
Infinite Inferno: Thank you so much for reviewing this story! It's not my best work, seeing as how I started it about a year ago and it's not nearly as well written as my present stories. If you want a really detailed description of the X-Men, I suggest Wikipedia, or Google them. Kitty was the girl who let the machine go right through her. I really recommend seeing the movies, they're awesome! But here's a brief explanation:
Jean Grey aka Phoenix: She has telepathic and telekenetic powers, such as moving things with her mind.
Scott Summers aka Cyclops: He has laser eyes that he controlls with special glasses. His lasers can blast through buildings.
Prof. Xavier: He has telekenetic abilities and controls other people's minds.
Logan aka Wolverine: Has adamantium claws and skeleton, a special indestructable metal. Also can heal extremely quickly. Lady Deathstryke has the same abilities.
Kitty Pryde aka Shadowcat: Can 'phase' herself through solid objects. (basically go through them)
Bobby aka Iceman: Controls ice.
John aka Pyro: Manipulates fire.
Ororo Munroe aka Storm: Controls the weather with her mind.
Raven Darkholme aka Mystique: Can morph herself into other people or animals.
Peter ( In this story, Jacen) aka Colossus: Has a special metal covering that he can put over his body.
The Final Chapter
Disclaimer: See chapter one.
Serena came forward slowly, glaring at him. "No one hurts my friends," she stated coldly, and drew her two lightsabers out, igniting them. He tried to use lightning on her too, but Cyclops pressed the release button on his glasses/mask, and let out a stream of laser that hit the Count, sending him flying across the room, injured.
Phoenix then lifted him up into the air, and Invisible Girl leapt into the air, lightsabers flashing, spun around and chopped off his head. She then let him drop to the ground, and looked at him for a second before running over to Obi-Wan.
"Ben, are you all right?" she asked gently, brushing his hair back with her fingers.
Padme ran to Anakin and quickly knelt beside him. "Serena, help!" she said.
Obi-Wan looked at Serena. "Help my Padawan first, and then worry about me," he groaned, "I've only got burns, he's got no arm."
"He will soon," Serena answered, and went over to Anakin. The X-men crowded around anxiously as she put her hands on his head and closed her eyes. In a few seconds, Anakin's arm suddenly grew longer, and his hand grew back. He flinched and opened his eyes slowly, only to see many people smiling down at him, and Padme flung her arms around his neck.
"Are you ok, Anakin?" she asked worriedly.
He sat up, nodding slowly, and looking at the X-men. Suddenly he glanced down at his arm, confused, and turned to Obi-Wan. "What... happened?" he asked, frowning. "I thought Dooku cut off my arm."
"He did, Anakin," Serena spoke up, "But I healed you. You're fine, and you still have both of your arms."
He smiled gratefully, flexing his fingers. "Hey thanks, that's a lot better," he replied, and Bobby gave him a hand up.
Serena moved over to Obi-Wan and healed his cuts, and she pulled him up off the ground. "You ok?" she asked.
He nodded. "Thanks to you, and Anakin I am," he remarked, studying the X-men.
Logan grinned broadly. "Nice to finally meet Serena's boyfriend," he said, sticking out a hand. "Name's Logan, or Wolverine."
Obi-Wan raised an eyebrow, but shook his hand all the same. "Obi-Wan Kenobi," he replied. "It's good to meet you, too." He and Anakin were introduced to all of the X-men, who told him they were glad he felt better, and were looking forward to having them on the team.
"You have all met, I see," a sudden voice startled them. They turned to see Yoda standing there. "But told me you were going to become mutants, you did not."
Anakin and Obi-Wan shifted uncomfortably. "Well, we want to be with Serena and Padme, and since mutants are allowed to marry, we wish to become mutants," Obi-Wan said uncertainly.
Yoda surprisingly smiled. "A good idea, that is," he nodded. "The right thing, you did, young Skywalker. Ready for the trials, you are." Anakin beamed, quite proud of himself.
A SHORT WHILE LATER
After they had left, a dark figure crept through the former lightsaber dueling place, knelt down in front of the deceased Count, and took something thin and small from out of the Count's belt. The figure then glanced around and darted out hurriedly, zooming away on a small ship.
BACK ON CORUSCANT: COUNCIL CHAMBERS
When they were all back on Coruscant, Padme, Anakin, Obi-Wan, and Serena stood in front of the Jedi Council.
"Promoted you are, to the rank of Jedi Knight," Yoda said to Anakin, making Obi-Wan smile broadly.
Anakin bowed. "Thank you, masters," he replied. "I take full responsibility for this task. I will not let you down."
The Council nodded, and Obi-Wan spoke up. "Masters, Anakin, Padme, and I have made the decision to become mutants." He glanced at Serena, who looked at him with a hopeful smile. The Council was silent, and Mace looked at Yoda, and back to Obi-Wan.
"You do realize the dangers of this process, Obi-Wan?" he said. "The Professor warned us of the possible outcome."
Obi-Wan nodded firmly. "We all are willing to take the risk, Master," he answered, "but I feel that it is the right thing to do."
"Whatever possessed you three to want to do this?" Ki-Adi-Mundi spoke up curiously, raising an eyebrow.
Obi-Wan sighed. "Because Serena and I, and Padme and Anakin are in love," he boldly replied, looking Mundi right in the eye. The council gasped at this statement, and whispered amongst themselves.
"Agree with them, I do," Yoda suddenly put in, much to Mace's surprise.
"But Master Yoda, attachment is forbidden for a Jedi," Mundi argued.
Serena rolled her eyes. "That's why they want to become mutants," she replied. Duh...
"The Council has decided that you three can become mutants," Mace finally answered, making all four of them beam with happiness. "However, I think that you should keep your relationships and your mutations a secret for the present. We do not want every single Jedi that comes along that asks to be a mutant gets to be one."
They nodded and bowed. "Thank you, Masters," Serena said gratefully.
"Just out of curiosity, where will you live, Senator?" Mace asked. "Are you going to be living with the other mutants, on Naboo, or here on Coruscant?"
Padme looked at Anakin. "I'm going to be living on Dantooine with the other mutants," she replied, "But I'll have to have a residence here on Coruscant, when the Senate needs me."
The Council agreed with this. "But you'll also have to become a Jedi," Mundi added. "And you're not Force sensitive."
"When you become a mutant, you become Force sensitive," Serena put in, tired of his accusations, "So there's no worry about that." The four of them left the room.
LATER THAT DAY
Back in the Council chambers, the beautiful temple basked in the red glow of the setting sun. Obi-Wan stood in the empty chambers, next to Windu and Anakin. Yoda still sat in his chair.
"Do you believe what Count Dooku said about Sidious controlling the Senate?" Obi-Wan asked Windu. "It doesn't feel right."
"Becoming unreliable, Dooku was," Yoda said. "Joined the dark side. Lies, deceit, creating mistrust were his ways."
Mace nodded. "Nevertheless, I feel we should keep a closer eye on the Senate," he said.
"I agree," Anakin put in.
Obi-Wan looked out the window. "I have to admit, without the clones and mutants, it would not have been a victory," he said.
"Victory?" Yoda said. "Victory, you say?"
Obi-Wan turned and looked at the sad little Jedi sitting in the Council Chamber. "Master Obi-Wan, not victory. The shroud of the dark side has fallen. Begun, the Clone War has!" Yoda frowned.
CORUSCANT EVENING
Palpatine, Bail Organa with his dignitaries, and Mas Amedda, stood looking down at the square below, where tens of thousands of clone troopers were drawn up in strict formation or moved forward in neat files to climb the ramps of the Military Assault Ships.
On the balcony, Palpatine's expression was deeply sad. Everyone watched somberly as, in the square, loaded Assault Ships took off, while others landed immediately in their place. The sky above was thick with transports, and clone troops marched and boarded the Ships. The clone war had begun.
However, no one saw Palpatine's slow smirk appear on his face.
THE PLANET OF DANTOOINE
Meanwhile, on Dantooine, three people stood in front of a large machine that had another person sitting on the seat on top of it. The two attached thin metal plates spun around and around, so fast that it created a sudden glow in the dark night, and the glow spread out and surrounded the three people. After a few minutes of this, the plates slowed to a stop, and the glow disappeared. The person sitting on the machine slowly took a haggard breath in and made her way down to the three people, who stood stock still. She smiled, and they returned the gesture.
"Welcome to Xavier's School for the Gifted," she said. The four people went inside the school and quietly shut the door behind them, ready to begin another part of their life.
THE END
(Sniffles) On second thought, I might do the sequel sooner. I still love these characters! Don't forget to leave a review!
