Chapter 5
There intentions…
Magneto stared out at the vast ocean that surrounded the secret island that Cobra controlled. From his balcony he could look out into the vast expanse that is the Pacific. The Cobra fortress was constructed out of a dormant volcano on the far eastern side of the island. Many buildings had been erected in and around the volcano and the island was fully self sufficient as a small city. The whole bunker itself had been carved out of rock and was quite impressive. Magneto had been given a luxurious suite deep in the heart of the base, complete with a living, dining and kitchen area and an attached bedroom. The balcony was set off to the left side of the bedroom and Magneto found himself sipping coffee on the deck early mornings such as this collecting his thoughts for the day.
It had been 3 weeks since he had decided to make the island his home for the time being. Cobra Commander had thought it would be a good idea for both parties as there new alliance was growing stronger. Cobra Commander seemed to think that he and Magneto were now good friends, giving him the run of the island. Magneto secretly thought of the Commander as more of a puppet in his game, he would deal with him and use his Cobra forces to gain the strong hold he so desired over the human race. In the end however Cobra Commander was nothing more than one of them, a weak, frail human whom Magneto would manipulate and eventually dispose of.
He finished his coffee and went to his room to dress for the day. He chose a black business suite with a white shirt and purple tie. There was no reason to don his helmet here on the island.
He exited his suite and walked into the corridor and down the hall. A Cobra trooper passed by him on his way to the Commanders office and waved. Magneto politely signaled back and continued on his way. He was used to the lackadaisical attitudes of Cobras forces and felt they ought to be more alert and have a higher level of security. Just because they were on a secluded island in the middle of the South Pacific didn't mean that there base was impenetrable. He made a mental note to go over this issue with Cobra Commander in the near future. He took a right turn into the hallway leading to Cobra Commander's main office and saw the two Crimson guards posted on duty outside of the commanders room.
"Morning gentlemen" Magneto said flatly "Is the Commander in yet?"
"Yes sir he is Magneto, he is expecting you."
"Thank you" Magneto managed to deliver as he reached for the handle of the door and entered the office.
The room was brightly lit and decorated with book shelves along the walls with various titles mostly of military origin, the red and black motif made the room seem (as magneto thought more than once) something out of a Hollywood movie. A large banner with the Cobra Logo hung from the far wall and under that was an altar type table with the Commanders array of different masks and helmets he wore. A large mahogany desk was set to the left of the room with two maroon chairs seated around it. And to the right the Commanders personal computer sat on a much smaller credenza type desk facing the wall. The Commander rose from his seat behind his mahogany desk when Magneto entered.
"Ahh good morning Magneto" The Commander hissed.
He was dressed in a blood red suite with the same color red shirt underneath and a black tie. His face was covered with a black hood. Only two eyes holes could be seen through the mask. His true identity was unknown from Magneto and just about everyone else on the planet. Cobra Commander was never seen without some sort of a mask on. The truth to who he was and why he chose to wear the mask were unknown to Magneto. But truly it also made no difference to him.
"Yes good morning Commander." Magneto replied " Is there any news from Major Bludd, has he found the mutant we are looking for?"
"He has not reported in anything yet, we had a call last night from Zartan a few of his Dreadnoks had a run in with this Gambit and he gave us some new information as to his possible whereabouts, Major Bludd was to follow that up this morning." Cobra Commander finished
"Interesting… " Magneto began. "I would like to know as soon as you hear from him please. In order for us to achieve our goals we must continue to recruit new mutants. As we discussed yesterday several of my former associates are awaiting my word to join us here on the island within the week."
" Yes" Cobra Commander answered. " You were to go over there names and ah mutations with me this morning?"
Magneto began to tell the Commander about the three mutants who had pledged there loyalty to there new cause. There was Quicksilver who is capable of moving and thinking at superhuman speeds. Mastermind, who has the power of illusion and can physically cause other people to hear, feel, smell, and/or taste things which do not exist. And last but not least Avalanche who can generate seismic waves from his hands that are strong enough to create earthquakes.
"These are the three that are ready to stand and fight with us." Magneto finished. " I don't think I need to tell you how there special abilities will be invaluable in our new strategy."
"No, my friend no need to elaborate any further." The Commander cackled. " I am quite impressed with the prospects of this new endeavor! It is time for us to make our presence known to the world. I want them to bow down before the Cobra and proclaim me as there Emperor!"
"Personally Commander. My main objective here is to make sure that humans know we mutants exist and to ensure that they do not decide to round us up and put us in camps, if you want to rule the world that's fine with me so long as were both in agreement of how mutants are to be treated!" Magneto stated.
"Why yes Magneto as we discussed before mutants will never have to hide again!" Cobra Commander went on. " As long as Cobra rules this world mutants will be safe from any persecution. You have my word."
"Yes I believe you Commander, that is the reason we are working with you. Magneto confirmed." Now I think it is best if we go over our scenario one last time before the other mutants arrive.
"As I see it our plan consists of 4 phases. Phase 1 will be a full out attack on the west coast of the United States, from Washington State to California. We need to pin down American forces keeping them busy while we make our charge on Washington. Phase 2 will be our attack on Washington. Once Washington falls and we have taken over the white house we will install you as the Commander of the U.S., we will reveal mutants to the world and recruit as many more mutants we can enlist to help us, disband any military operations who oppose Cobra. Phase 3 we will make our demands known to other nations, and with the back up of the U.S. military now under our control and the rest of our mutant army we will take over the rest of the world." Magneto finished a slight smile across his face he knew that this plan was fowled but he didn't care the way he saw it was as long as mutants began coming out in the open he would be able to recruit them to his side. Once he established his Mutant Army he wouldn't need Cobra Commander or his Cobra forces. He would then crush Cobra and enslave the feeble sheep humans.
"Yes Magneto a wonderful plan I must say!" Cobra Commander shrieked. " I believe the first thing for us to do in the next few days is ready all of Cobra troops. Many are stationed in other parts of the world and we need to collect enough battalions to launch our first strike. I will also be contacting M.A.R.S. industry's and have another large supply of weapons and ammunition to be shipped with urgency! This may take a week or so to coordinate. I trust you are comfortable here on Cobra Island Magneto?"
"Yes Commander quite comfortable." Magneto answered. " I will inform my mutant associates to be here by Friday."
"We will have all accommodations ready for them Magneto, now if there is nothing else how about we retire for lunch. I will see you out." Cobra Commander stated as he rose from his desk and lead Magneto out of the office.
The commander closed his office door and sat back down in his chair then paged his personal chef to bring him his lunch. He could almost feel his victory and was very excited. Just then the phone on his desk rang the Commander picked up said." Hello Cobra Commander here."
"Commander this is Major Bludd" Came the reply from the other end. "Our mission has failed and we are returning to the island the mutant has escaped and seems to have aligned himself with G.I. Joe. I will fill you in on the rest of the details when I report to you this afternoon.'
"Yes, Bludd you have a lot of explaining to do it sounds!" Cobra Commander blasted into the mouth piece have a report on my desk by no later then 4:00 now if you don't mind my lunch has arrived!"
The Commander slammed the phone down and motioned for the trooper who stood at the door to bring in his tray of food. He dismissed the man and when he left the Commander removed his hood revealing his face to only himself, and began to eat his favorite lunch fried iguana legs and birds nest soup. His anger at Bludd for his failure was slightly subsided by the fact that now that Magnetos other mutants where on there way he really could care less about some poker playing low life.