Chapter 68

Adjustments In Space!

Disclaimer: I think I actually thought of this for the original fic but never quite got around to it. So here we are! Also, for now, I'm ignoring the whole Legacy Virus stuff.

Since it had taken additional time to get the Mutant Sanctuary known as Avalon ready after Lorna and Z-A-1-A's explosive departure, this had actually proven beneficial since it allowed Magneto and his to make additional changes they had intended to do later once they were out in the Cosmos but changed their minds on since they now had the time. And when the time came to launch, things had ended up becoming chaotic on Earth for a time after Magneto announced what he'd done where Avalon was concerned. Ironically, this helped inspire General Whithalf and Congressman Shore to come up with what would ultimately be known as the Mutant Protection Act to not only benefit Mutants but to hopefully put the minds of Humans at ease as well. Granted, there was some pushback on both sides due to not liking it for whatever reason but after a time, it would come into Law and a three member Committee to over see it would be put in place. Those members being Valerie Cooper given her status as head of the Mutant Affairs Department, Alison 'Dazzler' Blaire given her long time experiences, and General Whithalf himself.

This was also largely done given these three were the least unlikely to be unfair towards Mutants and therefore, wouldn't abuse their positions. And while that had gone on, Magneto had been taking the time to push Avalon further into the Sol System after taking some time to rest after the initial launch into Space, this was a decision he chose to make after some thinking on it that perhaps it was best to do so in case anyone tried to come after them. Abigail Brand of SWORD had also taken some heat for failing to do anything about the whole situation but she had dealt with it none the less. Even claiming she had no idea this was going to happen and only somewhat lying as Magneto had failed to mention when exactly he was going to make his big move into Space. Brand had also insisted that Magneto and his bunch had every right to be out in Space since they had done nothing wrong save for being Mutants in the eyes of some. Ironically, as time went on, Magneto and his would find themselves becoming more than just a Haven/Home for Mutantkind but also a Space Station for Intergalactic Travelers thanks to having placed Avalon near one of the more used routes through the area.

Giving them something of an edge when it came to dealing with matters in Outer Space in a way that SWORD wasn't able to. Granted, it'd be awhile before those on Earth were willing to talk trade negotiations with Avalon and with access to Alien travel, those Mutants that weren't exactly happy with their lot on Avalon were able to make their way out into Space to find some measure of happiness they couldn't find on Earth or Avalon. And Magneto, not wanting to come off as a Dictator, that, and the fact he had access to Cloning Technology if needed, had wisely let it happen. Even if there was some detractors to the whole thing like Cortez but he was largely ignored much to his own annoyance. Though he'd worry less about that later on when Krakoa made contact with them and some actions of his from the past would come back to haunt his ass. "Let me see if I understand this correctly, you wish too… Live here on Avalon for a time to not only learn how our bodies operate, but to gain an understanding of our medicines?" Magneto asked the Reptilian Alien being in front of him on the opposite side of his desk in his office.

Said Alien being a member of the Guna and went by the name of Hremeer. "Yes, that is correct. I consider myself to be something of a… Doctor, to use your Earth terms, one who has spent years of his life learning various forms of Medicinal means out in the Universe so that I may be able to help should the situation require." Explained the Guna.

Even if his People would've preferred him to put his time into figuring out how to keep their Sun from ending completely but he wasn't able to ignore what he felt was calling to him. Culminating in being exiled and eventually finding his way to the Milky Way Galaxy a number of years ago. "I see… I will need to confirm with the head of my Medical Facility before doing this, you understand."

"I do, I can even teach them what I know as well as a fair exchange." Offered up the Guna.

Hmm, that would be helpful and give us even more of an advantage.

"That is most tempting, my friend, I will be in contact with you once I've spoken with the necessary people."

"I look forward to it."

Mender, while hesitant about it, would come to agree on the whole thing and Hremeer would come to stay on Avalon for some time. Gaining new knowledge and sharing his with them to boost theirs and becoming a valued ally in the process.

Author's Notes: The Guna are a race in Marvel but Hremeer is mine and is free to anyone who wants to use him.