FERAL EDGE

Disclaimer: M-X, or the WWE –Don't own them. Sorry!

Hello everyone! I know it's been forever but as you know life interrupts everything. I hope you all are well and happy. I plan to finish this up soon, so please don't forget to read and review. I'm borrowing a lot from Season three's finale "The Assault". Enjoy!

The Grip

"….Stay away from me." Shalimar growled as Adam moved out of the shadows. Her brown eyes burned into their feral nature as her spine began to curl. "Stay away."

"Shalimar."

"Stay back, Adam!" The blonde shrieked. "Or who ever the hell you are! How do I know you're not another clone! The real Adam, MY ADAM, was nothing but a –clone."

The older man's gaze softened as he allowed her distance. "You know, Shalimar. I don't have to tell you. Your senses, your heart, all are telling you what the truth is."

"Excuse me, if I don't believe you." She replied. "Both of those don't agree with me lately."

Adam stepped forward, gazing down at his first 'child'. Something was different and consuming the feral in a way he'd never seen. He placed a hand on her shoulder. "Shalimar…it's me."

"…I know."

"What the hell!" Brennan gasped as he came to a halt moments from the pair. "Shal! Don't trust him! He's one of the creator's clones!"

"No!" She began as Hunter finally reached her. "It's him…it's Adam."

"Kane!" The champion growled, startling the Mutant X members. "You son of a bitch!" Hunter ran at the man, knocking him to the ground. "You bastard!"

"Hunter!" Shalimar screamed while pulling at him. "Get off of him!" When that didn't work, Brennan snatched him back.

"In case you didn't notice, we got bigger problems." The elemental spat before shoving the man back towards Shalimar. "Get up." He muttered before yanking his 'leader' to stand.

"Brennan, I-"

"Shut up." The elemental muttered. "You got two seconds to tell me how the Dominion found out about this."

"I-I don't know."

"Bullshit! That crowd was laced with covert agents! I could see 'em!"

"We all could." Shalimar added. "How did you get free, Adam?"

"Look, it's a long story that we don't have time for. If the Dominion is here, like you say, then-"

"Then you led them here." Lexa interrupted. "The only reason they'd 'let you go', is to track your movements. You're too smart of a man not to know that." She smirked. "So you had to be in on it."

"That's not true." Adam replied. He watched Jesse move to the brunette's side. "I wouldn't risk an underground of unknown mutants. You know that!"

"Bullshit." Triple H muttered as he moved into the man's face. "You'd risk anything in the name of science. I know that- personally."

Shalimar and Lexa exchanged glances, now sure that something was up.

"That's enough." The group turned to see Vince, standing cross-armed. Jordan was moments from his side. "Adam, if you're here, then you're welcome."

"WHAT!" Hunter spat.

"And that's that." McMahon replied. "We'll deal with it later. Right now, I have 'agents' coming after my wrestlers and a backstage area on security lockdown. Kane, you're people are trained to handle this – so handle it."

Jesse smirked at the man's words. "Yeah, well, who says we're 'his people' anymore?"

"Got that right." Lexa groaned. "You had us thinking that you'd been captured by the Creator. I'm not exactly up for trusting you right now."

"Well, right now, we don't have much of a choice." Dr. Kane reached into coat pocket, and pulled out the only thing he had to give. In his hand, five platinum bands gleamed in the back stages selective light. The rings meant something that was a former shell for the team. So many things had ripped through them, that most felt like strangers to accepting the bands. "I beg you," Adam began. "Right now, put everything aside and help me to save this underground." He looked from one to the other, understanding the uncertainty in all of their faces. "Please."

Shalimar exhaled before walking up. Moving between Hunter and the man she considered a father, the blonde took her COMM link slowly, fingering the band before slipping it on. Jesse wasn't far behind. He trusted her instincts more than anything and found himself also wearing the familiar band. That only left three.

"Brennan, Lexa," The man began. "Jordan." Are you in?"

The elemental looked from one dark haired woman to the other, before stepping up. "Fine," He smirked. "But when this is over, I'm kicking your ass."

"Alright then." Adam smirked. "Lex-"

"Yeah, whatever." The brunette replied. She walked up and grabbed the COMM link. "I'm not doing this for you…It's just been awhile since I had a good fight."

Dr. Kane grinned before finally turning to the last of his team. Jordan stood with her hands behind her back and watching Mutant X reform right before her eyes. Adam walked up to her. "Jordan, I know you've always felt separate from the team, and it's just how you operate. You and Lexa have always been rogue agents- of sorts. But we really need you for this. What do you say?"

The light colored woman looked from one team mate to the other, an eyebrow raised in question. This part of her past had pulled her back in too many ways and wasn't about to let go. With one final glance, she watched them, and took the ring. "Alright, I'm in."

"Good." Adam began. "Now, Vince I know the roster is basically a pride of feline ferals, but you have to understand their powers are nothing like that of my team. I assume most of them understand just what they are by now."

"More so, what they aren't." McMahon replied. "Let's just leave it at that."

"I agree."

"As far as I know, the audience is completely out of the building. But the stage, arena and backstage catacombs are on security alert. All the major exits have been blocked."

"And knowing the Dominion," Lexa smirked. "All the minor ones are covered as well."

"Fine, then this is what we do." Adam began. "We spread out, do a search of the area to figure out just where we have fighting room. Meet back here in thirty minutes. I'm setting up in the production trailer, Vince you come with me."

"Whoa." McMahon began. "What about my roster? They're not gonna stay parked in the locker rooms."

"He's right." Shalimar began. "Somebody has to get them ready."

"And twenty over grown men aren't gonna run like babies." Hunter smirked. "I guarantee they'll fight."

"I don't know." Adam began.

"He's right." Jordan replied. "They could be an advantage to us later." Shalimar flashed the woman a soft look, before leaning against Hunter's arm.

"All right. Lexa, you Jesse and Brennan take the stage and arena. Shal and Hunter take the main tunnels backstage, round up as many wrestlers as you can. Jordan, I need you to scout the latter tunnels and possibly the garages."

"Wait?" Brennan replied. "You want her to go alone?"

"It never stopped me before, sugar." The woman smirked.

"I'll go." Edge said walking up, Jericho and Randy stood close behind. They'd changed out of their ring gear and into black shirts and track pants. Hunter's brow immediately rose and did Brennan's. Somehow, Adam didn't notice."

"Fine. We meet in production in thirty minutes. If you're not there fifteen minutes afterwards, we come to find you." With that, he and Vince were headed out, leaving Mutant X and its addition of wrestlers.

"Well, Lexa began while pulling off her coat. "This should be fun. Mutant X, a bunch of ferals and what? A small army of Dominion splinter cells? I really miss these odds."

"Same here." Shalimar smirked. "We need to go." She said while touching Hunter's arm. "The wrestling gear isn't gonna work for you tonight." Jericho and Randy followed as she turned back to the others. "Stay safe you guys."

She didn't miss the twitch on Brennan's face.

"We should go too," Jesse replied while patting Brennan on the shoulder. "We'll get your clothes on the way."

Lexa let them walk somewhat ahead before she turned back to Jordan. "You sure you don't need me?" She asked as the woman looked back at Edge.

"I'm good." She began. "Edge shouldn't be a problem."

"But just in case-"

"I know how to reach you, Lex." She grinned. "Go on & catch up." Jordan hugged the woman quickly before watching her jog to catch up with the guys. She fingered the COM link before moving to rub her hands against the thighs of her jeans. He was standing close already.

"Where should we start?" Edge smirked while crossing his arms. Jordan eyed him before pulling at the edges of her coat, revealing the black tank top she wore. Walking past, the woman pulled it off slowly, tossing the leather onto a nearby chair.

"The trailer garage, it's too wide of a space not to be used." She led the way, not realizing just how intently Edge watched her. The large feral grinned to himself before beginning to follow.

Vince stood in the elaborate set up of his production trailer, watching Adam go to and from each monitor. McMahon stood cross armed and smirking. While not looking up from the screens, Adam began to talk. "I give it a good half hour before the Dominion attempts anything. With the arena still emptying and fans lined up at the wrestlers' exits, we could anticipate a little more."

"Do you really think they're coming for all of my wrestlers?"

"Honestly," The man exhaled. "No, I don't. I think the Dominion is only coming for me and Mutant X. We've developed a pretty good cover over the years with RAW. If we do this right, your business and athletes could come out of it unharmed."

"And your team?" Vince began while pouring them drinks. "What happens to them?"

"That I don't know. They've always managed to adapt, no matter what comes our way. We should land on our feet."

The chairman and the doctor sat down on a nearby couch, and toasted quietly before downing the glasses of cognac. Tired of running around the truth, Vince caved. "I can't believe you did it."

Adam's eyebrow rose as he sat down the glass. "Exactly, what did I do?"

"The mutants." Vince began. "I know you started out meaning to save people,

But when you used to talk of the complications they faced- these 'powers'- I thought you were trying the meds out on yourself."

The founder of Mutant X laughed, before sitting back. "I questioned that myself sometimes."

"But look at them! Hunter, Shalimar! Even Brennan…and Jordan! How did you do it?"

"With elemental powers, the outcomes progressed on their own. I couldn't control that. But the patients we spliced with feral DNA, tended to take the characteristics and abilities of that particular animal. I didn't plan for it, by any means. But when the patients' powers started developing and Mason became sinister. Well I had to do something."

"I remember." Vince smirked. "Eckhart was always the hard ass. But it looks like you achieved your goals."

"We both have. And because of you and the WWE, these mutants have stayed safe for years. I won't let that be in vain."

"Neither, will I." McMahon replied. "This business is in my blood. If this 'Dominion comes in and destroys it, one of the biggest shows in the world will be taken off the air. It'd only be a matter of time before the mutants are exposed."

"I agree. Now all we have to do is wait. We should hear from my team soon."

Shalimar stood outside the locker room, waiting for Hunter to change when her senses got a familiar vibe. Moving from the wall, the blonde stepped back as Brennan exited. She grinned softly at him, before turning to leave.

"Shal." The elemental asked while moving in front of her. "…I'm just checking to make sure you're- alright."

"Yeah," The woman began while looking up at him. "This is just a little too familiar, y 'know? Just like when we battled our way out of Sanctuary."

"I remember." He replied softly. "Wasn't that long ago."

"Seems like it."

Surprisingly, the elemental threw an arm around her and leaned in close. "It's like I said back then, there's no way I'm leaving out of here without you." The blonde shook when he kissed her on the lips. Just as quickly, he was walking off.

She was still frozen when Triple H exited the locker room. "Hey."

"Hey…Hunter, I…I need you to be honest with me." She began while they walked the hall. "What's the thing between you and Adam? How do you know him?"

The taller man exhaled as they walked the hall. "Shalimar, I'll cut to the chase. You know about Genomax, Eckhart and all that."

"But how do you know?" She began, surprised at his honestly.

"I was a 'patient' there. I had to be maybe eight or nine. All I remember is watching the friends I made go through fucked up sessions of 'treatment'. I got close to this one kid who just had no understanding of his powers. Kane tried to look out for him I guess, but the boy got to the point where…they just couldn't control him."

Shalimar watched Hunter with soft eyes as they stopped in the hall. "What did they do?"

Triple H sighed before running a hand through his hair. "Kane invented this thing that went into his neck and controlled his power. And that should've been enough. But it couldn't hold him." The man ran a hand along the back of his neck, feeling for the childhood scare. "I know mines couldn't hold me."

"And the kid?"

"He…Kane came up with this other thing for him- this pod. I swear they were putting more of us in those things every day. I knew I was next so, I escaped. Apparently Adam covered my ass or something. They've never looked for me since."

"But you still hate him for the boy."

"Yeah." Hunter replied. "Gabe was just…misunderstood."

The small blonde froze. "Gabe? As in Gabriel Ashlocke?"

"I always wondered what happened to him…I guess Adam told you about him, huh?"

The woman rolled her eyes. "Yeah, something like that."