As you take a shower, you ponder what comes next. Once the wedding is finished, you go on a honeymoon courtesy of Tony. After the honeymoon, only time will tell. You also ponder everything to this point, including your long list of powers. Then there was Abomination, everyone was convinced you stole his powers. You didn't, you simply duplicated them into your own body. Like you did with jeans mutant powers, you duplicated them; you only stole the phoenix force. Abomination will recover in a couple days, and you had gamma powers in your arsenal.
As you walked to the roof, you passed some of the wedding guest; including Kitty's parents. You had been dreading this, Kitty's parents don't see you for almost 5 years; all of a sudden, you're marrying their daughter. Kitty's father gives you a stern look, before squeezing you in a bear hug. "You were always our favorite among Kitty's friends", he told you as he and his wife walked away.
Once everyone was on the roof, Thor opened the bifrost. The light blinded all those who were not expecting it, and then you see the familiar sight of Heimdall stand with his sword. As per usual, everyone was presented with the necessary clothes; Xavier was given a hovering Asgard-made chair. "How do you move it?", Xavier asked. Thor demonstrates a joystick similar to an Atari control, with a few simple buttons.
The streets of Asgard were cleared and lined with guards, courtesy of Odin of course. You march alongside Thor, both of you thriving with confidence; everyone else is intimidated. As you approach the palace, lady Sif and the warriors three start walking by Thor's side.
The palace was surrounded by guards, big brutes with a noble cause. "The security is unbelievable", Rogue said. "A wedding with midgardians, its to protect us", you say. "Indeed", Lady Sif said.
At the familiar doors, stood a familiar woman. "Frigga, your majesty", you bow your head to the queen. And so, soon the ceremony began. And just as soon as it began it seemed, it drew to its conclusion.
"Brevin Demetrius Taylor, do you take Katherine Ann Pryde to be your wife. Both in sickness and health, for eternity?", Odin asked. "I do", you say. "Do you, Katherine Ann Pryde, take Brevin Taylor as your husband? In sickness and health, for eternity?", Odin asked. "I do", Kitty replied. "Objections?", Odin called out; none came.
"Then by the power in me as king of Asgard, I now declare you both husband and wife; you may kiss the bride!", Odin proclaimed.
It was an incredible experience, sure you kissed kitty before; but it felt different now, empowering actually. It felt like a new power was awakening within you, begging to come out. Once the kiss was over, everyone applauded with big smiles.
As the reception went underway, everyone was having a nice time. Kitty's parents were talking to Xavier and fury, discussing recent events; including kitty's infirmary visit. Tony was with spider-mans team, talking about Tony's danger room experience. Spider-man was talking to Hank McCoy, Hank Pym, and Janet. Laura, Logan, Natasha, Clint, Coulsen, Rogue, and Maria, were all sitting at a table; keeping to themselves. Scott and Jean shared a table, as to ensure Bobby and Kurt stayed out of trouble. At another table, Bruce, Steve, Vision, T' Challa, Daredevil, and the fantastic four, were chatting. Thor, lady Sif, and the warriors three, were guarding Odin and Frigga, who sat on thrones. You and kitty meanwhile, were off to the side; kissing by a window.
But while everyone was having fun, a dark force was plotting revenge; with a dark and powerful weapon. In Egypt, in an abandoned tomb, sat a recovering force of darkness; Apocalypse. He has finally recovered from his battle with the x-men, and was ready to assemble new horsemen. The x-men thought him dead, but he had just barely survived; but now without any followers, he must build his empire back from scratch.
"Hello, anyone home?", came a mans voice. Apocalypse narrowed his eyes at the approaching strangers, wondering if he should care for them. "Identify yourselves", Apocalypse demanded. "I am Loki, and these are my colleagues; the enchantress, and the executioner", the three figures were as indifferent as Apocalypse.
"To what do I owe the presence of a god? Even if he may be of a different pantheon", Apocalypse bowed his head to the master trickster. Loki smiled, knowing he had the lowly wannabe conquerors attention. "I'm interested in your talents", Loki said, referring to Apocalypse's ability to change size. "What interest have yourselves in my mutant powers?", Apocalypse asked.
Loki pulled out what looked liked a vase, except it had pulsating veins; it was also breathing. "This is a leech jar. It has a life span of 8 months, and only one is born every 2000 years. It has a unique power that can only be accessed once in its life; it can absorb skills and abilities, but it kills those it drains. It also has a limit to the power it can absorb", Loki explained this as the leech jar opened. Apocalypse realized Loki's intentions to late, as the jar absorbed his powers. His body turned to stone, then crumbled to dust; as the wind blew the dust away, Loki smile. Now, Apocalypse was no more. Up on Asgard, Heimdall was watching apocalypses demise with dread. "What are you up to Laufeyson?", he muttered.
