Will slowly started to open her eyes. She started observing her surroundings; she was in a lab of sorts.
As she was looking around, she noticed Miranda who was staring back at her.
"You!" Will shouted at Miranda as she tried to reach out for her but couldn't move.
She noticed she was strapped to a metal bed of sorts.
"What's going on? Where am I?" she asked Miranda.
"You are in the lab of Dr. Trask. He is the one who asked me to bring you here."
"Who's Dr. Trask? And what does he want with me?"
Before Miranda could speak, Dr. Trask walked in the room.
"That is not for her to say," Trask said as he walked up to Will. "My little experiment is finally awake, I see."
"Experiment; what are you talking about?" Will asked him.
"You are an abomination, a mutant. You are a threat to humanity, a threat I will deal with."
"Dr. Trask, the girl has—" Miranda started to speak before being interrupted by Trask.
"I did not give you permission to speak, mutant. Now leave my sight at once."
Miranda just simply did as she was told and left the room.
"What did she do to you to be treated like that?" Will shouted.
"Watch how you speak to me, mutant!"
Trask walked over to a large computer with a giant screen. He started pressing buttons, and the screen came on showing his giant robot.
"That looks like the robot that attacked me."
"That's what it was programmed to do."
"What!"
"This robot is my Sentinel."
"Sentinel?" Will asked.
"My Sentinel, the ultimate mutant hunting machine."
"Mutant hunting machine? Why would you make something like that?"
"Mutants are nothing but abominations. They are a threat to humanity. A threat I plan to deal with thanks to my Sentinels! But unfortunately you destroyed one of them."
"But I didn't—" Will began before she was interrupted by Trask.
"But it doesn't matter. That was only one of my many Sentinels. There are many many more!"
Trask pushed a button and a giant door opened, A few Sentinels walked through the giant door way.
Will looked at the Sentinels, fear quickly setting in.
"And these are just a few. There are far more then this, There will continue to be more Sentinels until the world is cleansed entirely of Mutants!"
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Cassidy and the others waited at the entrance of the mall waiting for Irma and Will.
"I wonder what's taking them so long?" Taranee asked.
"It's just Irma messing around like always," Cornelia said.
"Maybe one of us should go look for them," Caleb said.
"I'll go there, probably hanging around the movie store. That's where they were when Taranee and I separated from them," Hay Lin said.
Hay Lin walked towards the movie store.
Hay Lin walked around the outside of the movie store, looking for Irma and Will, but couldn't find them so she decided to look in side the movie store.
Hay Lin looked through the whole store but couldn't find them. As she passed by a door, she heard a knock. At first she just thought she was hearing things but she heard it again. It sounded more like someone was kicking the door or something.
Hay Lin opened the door, and saw Irma tied up in a web like substance
"Irma!"
Hay Lin tried to pull the web apart but couldn't, so she formed a blade of wind of sorts and was able to cut the web with it, freeing Irma.
"Irma, what happened!"
"Some girl, a mutant, tied me up and threw me in there. But there's no time for that. Will's in danger!"
"Are you sure!"
"Positive. Come on, we have to tell the others."
Irma and Hay Lin ran to the front of the mall.
"Irma, where were you? And where is Will?" Cassidy asked.
"I don't know, but she's in trouble!"
"What! Are you sure!" Cassidy asked.
"Yes some girl, a mutant, tied me up and threw me in a closet, and then said she was going to take care of Will. I don't know what she meant by that, but I bet it's not good.
Cassidy took out a cell phone and started to call the mansion. She knew they were too far away to contact Himerish telepathically.
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Himerish, Yan Lin and Beast were sitting in Himerish's office having a cop of tea as they talked. Suddenly a raven landed on the open window seal.
"A raven?" Hank said, a bit surprised.
"Yes, truly a strange thing to just so simply see a raven like this," Yan Lin said.
Suddenly the phone rang and Himerish answered it.
"Hello?" he said.
"Professor, it's me, Cassidy."
"Hello, Cassidy. Enjoying your trip?"
"Yes, I mean, no. I mean I was . . . listen, Professor, we just heard from Irma she was tied up in a closet. She thinks Will is in danger, but we don't know where she's at!"
"Cassidy, I need you to remain calm. I will look into the matter and inform you of my findings as soon as I can."
Himerish then hung up the phone.
"Is something wrong, Professor?" Hank asked.
"I'm afraid so. It seems Will is in danger, but they can't find her."
"What should we do?" Yan Lin asked.
"I'm not sure. I could use Cerebro and hopefully be able to locate her if she is using her powers, but that is a big if."
Suddenly the raven cawed, then flew up a bit, but stayed still like it was waiting for the Professor, Yan Lin and Hank to make a move.
"Is it waiting for us?" Hank asked.
"I think it may be. don't think it's an ordinary raven," Yan Lin said.
The raven flew higher up above the mansion.
"Hank, ready the X-Jet, and get ready to follow the raven. Hopefully it will take you and the others. In the mean time, I'll use Cerebro in hopes of finding her."
Hank started heading to the lower levels with the X-Jet.
Himerish contacted Jaden, Cedric and Logan with telepathy.
"Jaden, Logan, Cedric."
Jaden, Logan and Cedric were in the danger room, surrounding by small destroyed robots.
"Yeah, Prof," Logan said.
"Logan, I need you, Jaden, and Cedric to go to the X-Jet and go with Hank. Will is in danger."
Logan, Jaden, and Cedric ran out of the danger room, going to the Hanger where the X-Jet is. They all jumped in the jet where Hank was already at ready to take off. The top of the hanger opened so the Jet could come up.
Everyone was seated, and the Jet took off following the raven.
"Hey, Hank, any reason why we're following the bird?" Logan asked.
"The Professor believes the raven might take us to Will."
"Great, when all else fails, follow the bird," Logan said sarcastically.
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The X-Jet in stealth mode stopped at an empty place near the mall where Cassidy and the others were waiting. After Cassidy and the others were in the X-Jet, it took off again.
"Why are we following a bird?" Cornelia asked.
"It could be are only hope of finding Will," Jaden said.
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"Why are you doing this? What did mutants ever do to you?" Will asked Trask.
"Do not speak to me, mutant. I have heard enough from you. It is time for my experiment."
"What are you going to do to me!"
"My Sentinels need to be tested a bit more against mutants, and you're their test subject!"
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The jet stopped over top a large building, perhaps a laboratory.
"I guess this is the place," Hay Lin said.
Hank pressed a button so the Jet wouldn't move and stay in the air. He then pushed a button, opening a part of the Jet that they planned to exit out of.
Hank turned around to face the group,
"Alright, everyone. We must remain calm—" and before Hank could finish Jaden jumped out of the jet.
"I understand the urgency, but he could have at least let me finish," Hank sighed.
As Jaden fall towards the building, he began to transform.
He transformed into a giant tiger like creature, a weretiger, with red fur and black stripes.
As soon as his transformation ended, Jaden landed on the building. He rammed his claws into the building and ripped a giant hole for him to get through. He then jumped through the hole into the building.
"Come on, we can't let him have all the fun!" Cassidy cheered.
Cassidy then made a giant bridge of ice that lead down to the building her and the others used the bridge to get to the building, they then went through the hole that Jaden made.
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Trask hit a button that released Will's restraints.
Will quickly got up and tried to run, but a Sentinel blocked her path.
"I told you, mutant. I wanted to test my Sentinel and you're the test subject."
The Sentinel in front of Will rose up its arm. Its palm began to glow red, preparing to fire an attack. But before it could attack, Jaden jumped on its back and started clawing. The Sentinel began to fall to the ground, and Will quickly moved out of the way.
Will saw a giant tiger standing on the destroyed Sentinel.
"Who are you?" Will asked, a bit timidly, but happy to be saved.
"You have nothing to fear, Will. My name is Jaden. I live at the mansion Logan, and the others should be here soon."
One of the Sentinels shot a metal whip out of its hand at Jaden. But before it could reach him it became completely frozen.
"For now on, Jaden, don't just barge in. What if the first robot was the only one then I wouldn't have been able to have any fun," Cassidy complained
"I'll try to remember that for now on, Cassidy."
Hank grabbed Logan and tossed him at the Sentinel with the frozen whip. Logan extended his claws and chopped off the frozen whip.
Edward transformed into a werewolf with white fur. He then charged the Sentinel that Logan had attacked. He jumped up on it and clawed it, destroying it.
Cedric transformed into a giant snake of sorts. He then grabbed Hank, throwing him at a Sentinel. Hank grabbed his legs, so it looked like he was a giant blue ball. He hit the Sentinel, knocking it down, but not destroying it.
Cedric quickly moved towards the downed Sentinel. He then rammed his claw like hand into the Sentinel's chest, destroying it.
A Sentinel was shooting large beams from its palms at Hay Lin, but the attacks kept missing. Hay Lin had used her power of wind, forming it around her feet, making her move really quick.
Taranee, Cornelia and Caleb used the distraction Hay Lin was providing to destroy the Sentinel, with Cornelia wrapping it up with vines, and Taranee shooting a blast of fire at it, and Caleb taking a knife out of his pocket, charging it up and throwing it at the Sentinel, destroying it.
One Sentinel was all that remained. Will shot a jolt of lightning, while Irma shot a ball of water at it. The attacks made the Sentinel fall down on top of the giant computer, which started a chain reaction of explosions.
Trask quickly left the room and started to leave the building. He came across Miranda on his way out.
"Dr. Trask, what's going—" Miranda began to say but Trask shoved her to the ground.
"Out of my way, mutant!" Trask continued to run, hitting a button that cased a wall to fall in front of Miranda, keeping her trapped on the other side.
Trask made his way out of the building. There was a helicopter outside. He boarded it, and it took off; Trask looked for a moment as his laboratory slowly started to blow up. He had many Sentinels in the building that were being destroyed, but he didn't seem to mind.
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Miranda stood on the other side of the wall. She noticed the wall didn't close all the way as there was a small opening at the bottom.
Miranda transformed into a small spider and went through the opening. She then returned to normal and ran out of the building. She saw that the helicopter had already taking off leaving her. Not knowing what else to do, she ran into the nearby woods.
Miranda continued to run through the woods until she came across a woman with black hair.
"Who are you?" Miranda asked.
"You poor child. That human mistreated you; you should never have been treated in such a way."
Miranda didn't know what to do but she hung on the woman's every word.
The woman extended her hand to Miranda.
"Come, child, and I will make sure you get the treatment you deserve. Your powers will be of great help to me to make sure that our kind will never get mistreated by humans ever again."
Miranda took the woman's hand and followed her through the woods.
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"Well, I don't know about you guys, but I think it's time to go," Cassidy said
Cassidy made a bridge back up to the Jet. Cedric, Jaden and Edward returned to normal, then like everyone else used Cassidy's ice-like bridge to get back to the jet.
Hank took the controls of the jet and it took off.
Jaden stood at the door of the jet as it slowly began to close. He was watching the building.
"Jaden, what are you doing?" Edward asked.
"I'm watching the building blow up. I like to watch things blow up!"
On the trip back to the mansion, Irma sat beside Will, trying to talk to her, but Will wouldn't talk to her. She wouldn't even look at her for most of the trip.
"Will, did I do something wrong?"
"I heard everything you said about me in the movie store."
"What are you talking about?"
"I heard how you complained about having to be around me."
"Will, that wasn't me. That was that one girl. She tied me up and threw me in a closet."
Hay Lin had heard everything and clarified what Irma said.
"It's true, Will. She was trapped in a closet. I found her in there, and she told everyone you were in trouble. We were all worried."
"Really?" Will asked.
"Really, Will. Even Corny," Irma said.
"Don't call me that, Irma, but it's true," Cornelia said.
"You see, Will, the day you joined us at the mansion is the stay. You became a part of our family, and that will never change," Cassidy said.
Will smiled, now truly knowing that she was really around people who cared for her.
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While the students sat in the living room of the mansion talking, Himerish and the other teachers were in his office, discussing events that had happened.
"By the sounds of it, the students did quiet well for the current circumstances," Yan Lin said.
"Yes, I believe that even though they are still in training, they could fit as part of the X-Men," Himerish said.
"Prof, they did good, but I'm the one who trains them, and I don't think they're ready," Logan said.
"I must agree with Logan on this one, Professor. They are still young and inexperienced. They should not be throwing into something like this, not this early," Jaden said.
The teachers went back on forth with the issue, all except Yan Lin, who had remained quiet for awhile. She then stood up and raised her hand. This silenced everyone as they waited for her to speak. Even Himerish remained quiet as his old friend began to speak.
"Each of you makes valid points, and I understand your concerns as well, but with all that being said. They are young, but they are needed to help bring mutants and humans together. There are many mutants, who hide their powers out of fear, and not understanding them their selves.
I truly believe that the students can help them overcome their fears so they can freely show their gifts without concern. This is something that must be done. They are the future. They are the ones who will unite mutants and humans."
Everyone agreed that Yan Lin made an excellent point, and her words spoke truth. The students were a big part. They would be the future.
The teachers entered the room with the students.
"Everyone, I have an announcement. Coming tomorrow, each of you will be part of the X-Men," Himerish said.
Everyone's faces lit up.
"We get to be part of the team, with code-names and uniforms and everything!" Irma said excitedly.
"That is correct, Irma," Himerish said.
The students became excited and started talking about code-names and uniforms, even bringing the teachers into it.
Himerish noticed the raven from earlier as it looked like it was flying up to the second level of the mansion.
Himerish stood up.
"Excuse me for a moment."
Himerish went up stairs and went into Cole's room.
Himerish saw Cole standing in the middle of the room with his arm extended. He also noticed the raven was on the window seal. He flew towards Cole, landing on his extended arm.
"I thank you for your aid in helping us locate Will."
The raven walked across Cole's arm. As it did, darkness appeared under it and with each step, it went further into the darkness like it was being absorbed into Cole. It kept walking until it was completely gone.
"I do not care for your students, Himerish. I am only here so you can aid me. The girl keeps delaying that."
"Either way, I still thank you."
"Himerish, I have done as you asked, aiding you, in exchange for you aiding me and yet no progress has been made. It's about time you kept your end of the bargain."
"I agree completely. I will keep to my word as you have yours. I truly believe we are making progress."
"Whatever. I'm done with you. Now begone."
Himerish walked out of the Cole's room, closing the door. He then made his way down stairs with the others.
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Dr. Trask walked into a giant cave. Inside the cave was a giant Sentinel. It itself was like a giant factory as Sentinels were coming out of its stomach.
"The mutants think they destroyed my creations, but they are wrong. You, Master Mold, are my greatest creation! And now with the new advanced Sentinels, humanity can truly live in peace as the world will now truly be cleansed of mutants!"
A big muscular blue man was making his way through the forest until he caught a familiar sight. He turned around to see a black haired woman.
"Hello Frost," the woman said.
"I figured it was you. So what are you doing here?"
"I am gathering my army."
"I was hoping you would say that. I've been waiting for some time now."
"I'm sure you have. Now, come. There is still another person I must see."
Frost followed the woman as she left the forest.
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Will quickly rose up from her bed after hearing someone or something scream.
Will hesitantly walked over to the door still hearing the monstrous like scream. She slowly opened the door and carefully poked her head out of the room, looking left and right but seeing no one.
Against her better judgment, she walked out of her room, still hearing the scream. She started making her way down the hall, but as she passed Yan Lin's bedroom, the door opened, causing her to jump.
Will quickly turned around to see Yan Lin. Will put her hand over her chest breath easily.
"Oh, Miss Lin, it's just you. You almost gave me a heart attack."
"My apologizes, Will, but what are you doing up this late?"
"I was hearing this scream, and it woke me up."
"You are not the first to be wakened from the scream."
"You mean this isn't the first time that scream has been heard?"
"Yes, that is exactly what I mean. It happens every so often. Everyone has just gotten used to it. Now why don't you go on back to sleep?"
"Okay, Miss Lin, good night."
"Good night, Will."
Yan Lin watched Will walk back to her room and close the door. Yan Lin then heard the scream and sadly closed her door, knowing there was nothing she could do to help the person screaming.
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A man was up on a hill near the mountains. He looked like he was training martial arts. Suddenly a black haired woman and a big blue man walked up to the man.
"Raythor, it is good to see you again," the woman said.
"Likewise. I guess you're ready to start your army now, right?"
"Yes. I would ask you and Frost to go to our hideout for the time being. I will join you both shortly."
"Where are you going?" Frost asked.
"To visit an old friend," the woman said as she surrounded herself in a magnetic field, floating away from Raythor and Frost.
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Cole made his way through the mansion, knowing full well just about everyone was asleep. He went downstairs to the living room, seeing the only other person awake Yan Lin, who had two cups with her, both were filled with tea.
Cole sat down right across from Yan Lin.
"How was your night?" Yan Lin asked him.
"How do you think?"
"I think it could be getting better. The screams don't sound as bad."
"You lie. Nothing has changed since the moment I came here."
"Perhaps a cup of tea will make you feel better," Yan Lin said, gesturing to the other cup.
"You do this every time Yan Lin, I have told you numerous times; I taste nothing when I taste the tea or anything else. I feel nothing. I'm different then everyone else. I am something beyond a mutant."
"I know we go over this every time, but still, I like to do it. Believe it or not, I enjoy our talks."
Even knowing he would taste nothing from the tea, Cole picked up the cup anyway, taking a drink of the tea. Perhaps there was a part of him that enjoyed these conversations with Yan Lin, but then again he never felt anything so he wasn't sure.
Yan Lin and Cole talked for a good ten minutes or so, or more like Yan Lin talked and Cole mostly listened, saying something every so little often.
The sound of numerous people coming down the stairs could be heard. Cole stood up from his seat.
"This was... interesting, Yan Lin. I suppose I'll talk to you again another time," Cole said as a dark circle appeared under his feet that Cole sunk into.
Hay Lin was the first person down stairs and in the living room.
"Hey Grandma, having your two morning cups of tea, I see."
"It helps me face the day," Yan Lin said with a smile.
"Two cups, ten cups, not even a hundred cups could never get me to the point I could deal with these monsters," Logan said, gesturing towards Irma and the others.
"Hey, what's that suppose to mean!" Irma asked.
"Don't let it bother you, Irma. I've known Logan for years, and he has always been like this," Yan Lin said.
Himerish laughed as he walked down the stairs to the living room. He nodded to Yan Lin, who stood up and followed him to his office.
Himerish and Yan Lin both sat down their laughter had been replaced with a more serious look.
"Has anything changed?" Yan Lin asked.
"No, it hasn't. Cole's mind is blocked off by some barrier I can't break through."
"Is there nothing else you can do?"
"I don't know. I've been trying for years and have made no progress. It gets worse and worse as time goes by. I'm not even sure what exactly will happen in the end, but I think it will be something bad if it continues to get worse."
"Perhaps you could—" Yan Lin began before Himerish cut in.
"Yan Lin, would it be too much trouble if I asked you to allow me time to myself?"
"No, of course not," Yan Lin stood up and walked out.
Himerish stood for a moment as the giant windows opened and a black haired woman room floated in.
"Himerish, so good to see you again," the back haired woman said.
"Likewise, Nerissa. How have you been?"
"Good under the circumstances. I've seen how our kind is treated. Being forced to hide away."
"Just give it some time, Nerissa. Humans and mutants can live together."
"You are wrong, Himerish. You've seen it, and so have I. You know just how bad humans can be. I offer you and your X-Men a chance to join with me."
"No, thank you. We are fine as we are."
"Then so be it. I won't continue to let mutants stay as they are. There is a war coming, Himerish, between humans and mutants," Nerissa said as she floated away.
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A little ways behind the Mansion, Cassidy and Edward were walking up a small hill with a large tree.
Edward laid the blanket he was carrying in front of the tree. He then sat in front of the tree.
Cassidy laid the basket she was carrying on top of the blanket. She then sat next to Edward and laid her head on his shoulder.
"It's a great day for a picnic," Cassidy said
"It sure is," Edward responded.
Edward and Cassidy just sat leaned up against the tree for a time just enjoying their time together, but Edward could feel that Cassidy had something on her mind.
"Something wrong, Cassidy?"
"No. What makes you think that?"
"Well, I've known you long enough to know when something is bothering you. So what is it?"
"It's just... I've been thinking about that new cast the other day," Cassidy said.
"What about it?"
"Well, it got me thinking that we won't be hidden much longer. Soon everyone will know of the existence of us, the Mutants."
"You've been preparing for this moment for quite a few years now, Cassidy. We all knew it was going to happen; it's our job to help Humanity learn to deal with us, so Humanity and Mutant kind can live together," Edward said.
"I know it's just so different now. I always knew we would be found out, but the more closer it comes, the more afraid I become. I keep thinking we may not be able to get them to understand us. I don't really know what to think."
Edward moved to where he could look Cassidy directly in the eyes.
"Cassidy, it's okay to be afraid, but I believe what the Professor has told all of us, and I know you do to. It may take some time for humans to except us, but I know they will someday, and through it all, Cassidy, I'll always be with you."
Edward placed his hand under Cassidy's chin. He then moved in a little closer and pressed his lips against her, then slowly parted.
Cassidy had a huge grin on her face. "Edward, you always know how to make me feel better."
"It's always a pleasure to make you happy. Just to see your smile is enough to make me happy," Edward said.
"Well, we came out here to have a picnic, so I say we get started," Cassidy said.
"I agree," was Edward's response.
Cassidy and Edward then began to enjoy their picnic and their time together.
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"Alright, we all know what happened to me when I got my powers, so who wants to go next?" Will asked.
"I'll go," Irma said.
"Alright, Irma, what happened when you first got your powers?" Will asked.
"Well, it was late at night, and I had just woken up, and I couldn't get back to sleep, so I decided to go find something to do.
"I went down stairs to the basement, because we had a lot of old stuff down there so I wanted to check some of it out. There was a lot of pipes down there and when I touched one, it broke apart by the force of the water.
"I was really shocked by it and then suddenly all of the other pipes burst open, and the basement started to feel with water. I started panicking and ran up stairs, but all of the other pipes in the house burst, it was around that time that my family came down stairs.
"Water shot out of the pipes at them, so I swing up my arms, hoping it would stop and it did.
"We stayed at a friend's house that night, and the next day I meet the Professor. He paid to have everything in our house fixed, then he offered me a place here and I accepted."
"Geez, Irma, you flooded you whole house," Will said.
"Well, I always wanted an indoor pool," Irma with a smile.
Everyone laughed at Irma's joke.
"Okay, who's next? What about you, Cornelia?" Will asked.
"Well, when I discovered my powers, it wasn't as destructive as it was with Irma. We had this neighbors who had this garden, or at least it was suppose to be a garden, but nothing ever grew there, so when they moved out, my mom took it over, but she couldn't get anything to grow.
"So I decided to give it a shot, by trying to grow a flower, which turned into a tree in a matter of seconds that went through the neighbor's old house."
"You complain about me being destructive. At least I had the decency to destroy my own house and not someone else's," Irma said.
"Nobody lived there anymore when it happened, Irma!"
"Okay, before this turns into a fight, lets' move on. What about you, Hay Lin?" Will asked.
"The first time I noticed my power was when I sneezed and destroyed my room, but I didn't really think it had meant anything so I went on like nothing happened.
"Shortly after that I realized I was late for something so I started running, that was when wind went around my feet, and I was out of my families' restaurant within a second. I stopped as soon as I was outside and realized what I had just done. That was when Grandma told me everything and brought me here."
"See not everyone is destructive when they first get their powers," Irma said.
"What about you, Caleb?" Will asked.
"My dad and I were walking through the woods when we were attacked by thieves. We tried fighting them off and were doing good at first until they pulled out some guns. I didn't know what else to do, so I through my knife at them, and it exploded and they ran off. The Professor came to me the next day."
"What about you, Taranee?" Will asked.
"I was staring at the fireplace in our home. We were moving and everything was packed and sent to our new home. I loved the fireplace, so I just sat there watching the fire. It looked like it was dancing around.
"I started moving my arms almost as if I was the one moving it, then suddenly the fireplace opened up and the fire caught the house on fire.
"The Professor came to my new home the next day. I decided to come with him so something like that wouldn't happen again."
"That's covers all of us, since the others probably won't talk about it right now," Irma said.
"What about Cole? Does anyone know when he discovered his powers?" Will asked.
"No. None of us know anything about him," Taranee said.
"My Grandma said that's he's been here for a long time, longer then just about anyone, but she never said anything about him," Hay Lin said.
"We don't even know what his powers are," Caleb said.
"Didn't you see anything, Will?" Irma asked.
"No. I had my eyes closed when the robot was coming closer. When I opened my eyes the robot was no more and Cole was standing there," Will said.
"Trust me, Will. It's better if you don't deal with him, or see him period. It never turns out well," Irma said.
'I don't think he's that bad. I think there's more to him then everyone else knows,' Will thought to herself.
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"Hey, Himerish, I think you and the others should come see this," Logan said from the living room.
Himerish and the others walked into the living room and looked at the TV.
On the TV was Uriah, Kurt and Laurent. They were destroying a part of the city.
"Hey, those are the guys we ran into the other night!" Cornelia said.
"It's unknown who these people are, or even what they are, but one thing is for sure they are dangerous!" a reporter said in a panic before Kurt picked a car and tossed it at the reporter, who moved out of the way.
"Professor!" Cassidy asked.
"We must protect everyone in danger and stop the Mutants from harming anyone," Himerish said.
The X-Jet flew through the sky going to the part of the city that Uriah and his group were. The X-Men were in their uniforms ready for the coming battle.
Phobos stood up from his seat as the hanger to the X-Jet opened.
"I'm going to make this short. Our mission is simple. We have to stop them from hurting anyone. Do what ever you can to stop them, but more importantly make sure no one is in harm's way. Beast, I want you to stay here to be ready to get us out of here as soon as possible."
Beast just nodded his head.
Jaden walked over to the hanger and jumped out the Jet, transforming as he fell to the ground. Edward then jumped out of the Jet, transforming as he fell to the ground. Cassidy made an ice bridge going to the ground, then everyone else rode on down to the ground.
"Hey, Uriah! Looks it's those girls form before, and they've brought friends," Laurent said.
"It just means the more destruction for us to cause, Laurent!"
Uriah slammed his hands together making a shock wave. The whole team jumped out of the way of the attack.
Wolverine jumped at Uriah, but Kurt moved in front of him, so Wolverine slammed into Kurt, doing no damage. Kurt picked up Wolverine and tossed him at a lamp post.
Wolverine grabbed the post and swung himself to drop down to the ground.
"Be careful, Wolverine. We've fought these three before and we know how tough they can be," Irma said.
Laurent made his fist grow large as he slammed it at the group. The group was able to jump out of the way of the attack.
"Hey, Basilisk, time for the fastball!" Wolverine shouted.
Cedric nodded as he transformed. He then picked Wolverine up and threw him at Uriah, Kurt, and Laurent.
Wolverine had his fist extended ramming into Uriah, knocking him down.
"Frostbite, Lobo, deal with the tall one," Phobos ordered.
Cassidy froze the ground under Laurent's feet. Edward jumped at Laurent, kicking him and causing him to slip on the ice and fall down.
"I don't know about the rest of you, but I want to have some fun!" Will shouted as she charged at Kurt, shooting blasts of lightning.
Each of the attacks bounced of Kurt. Kurt slammed his foot to the ground as Will got to him causing her to fall to the ground.
"You didn't actually think that would work did you?" Kurt asked.
"I was afraid of it not working. The only thing about you I'm afraid of is you trying to eat me," Will said sarcastically.
"You'll pay for that!" Kurt shouted.
"Typhoon, help Lightning," Phobos ordered.
Hay Lin covered her feet in air, making her faster. She then quickly ran over to Lightning, helping her up and getting away from Kurt just as he slammed his fist to the ground, cracking the piece of street that he hit.
"Weretiger, can you keep him distracted long enough for me to get close?" Phobos asked.
"I'm on it," Jaden said as he ran up to Kurt and started hitting him.
Kurt punched at Jaden, but he was able to avoid the attack. Kurt jumped a little way's off the ground, then landed, causing a small quake that knocked Jaden down.
Jaden's distraction had worked though. Phobos was able to get close to Kurt. Phobos placed his hand on Kurt. He then started to glow.
Phobos removed his hand, then shot a blast of energy at Kurt. The blast was so strong it knocked Kurt back quite a few feet, slamming him into a large building.
"Well, that was a lot easier than I had thought it would be," Cassidy said proudly.
Suddenly Cassidy and Edward were hit by a blast of purple energy that sent them flying back to Phobos and the others.
"Frostbite, Lobo, are you okay!" Taranee asked.
"Yeah, we're fine, just a little shaken up," Edward said.
"What the heck hit us!" Cassidy asked angrily.
"Not what, but whom," a man corrected Cassidy.
"I should have know it was you, Raythor," Phobos said.
"It's good to know the X-men haven't forgotten about me," Raythor said with a smile.
Wolverine got off of Uriah and jumped at Raythor, but before he could get to him, Frost jumped in the way, slamming his fist into Wolverine, knocking him back to Phobos and the others.
"And Frost is here as well," Cedric said.
"Uriah, Laurent, get to your feet. Frost, retrieve Kurt," Raythor ordered.
Frost did as he was told, as Uriah, and Laurent got to their feet, and made their way over to Raythor.
"Lightning, Aqua, Phoenix, Terra, Typhoon, and Gambit, I want all of you to look for any humans and make sure they are out of harm's way," Phobos ordered.
"But—" Irma began but was interrupted.
"No buts. This is an order. Go make sure the Humans are out of harm's way," Phobos ordered again.
The younger members of the X-Men just nodded then went to do as they were told.
Phobos's and Raythor's team started each other down for a moment. They then charged at each other ready to battle.
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A man wearing a blue suit with brown hair that was gray at the sides sat in a large room, surrounded by people in black suits who were security, sat watching the TV of the events with the mutants.
The camera man and the reporter had long since gone, but a helicopter hovering a way's above the street had a cameraman showing the current events happening with the mutants.
The man clenched his fists as he watched the TV. "For what reasons do these.. these Mutants destroy the city!"
"They are horrendous creatures, who only care for destruction." a voice said.
The man watching the TV as well as the security turned their heads to the door way to see a man in a white lab coat.
"Who are you! And how did you make it past the security!" the man who had been watching the TV demanded to know.
"My apologizes. Allow me to introduce myself. I am Dr. Bolivar Trask. The security allowed me to pass because I told them I have something very important to tell you about these mutants."
The security in the room began to reach for something in their coat pockets.
"There is no need to do that. Please, Dr. Trask, continue."
The security lowered their hands as the doctor began to talk.
"Well, you see, Senator Kelly, I have dealt with Mutants for a number of years. I know first hand how heartless and cruel they can be."
"What do you suggest we do?" Senator Kelly asked.
"I created machines robots that I call Sentinels. I created them to capture the Mutants, and if need be destroy them."
"And what about those who aren't Mutants?"
"The Sentinels will only attack Mutants; it is their job to protect Humanity. With your permission I will have my Sentinels stop the Mutants."
"Then do it."
Trask smiled as he took out a small device a pushed a large red button.
"What now?" Kelly asked.
"The Sentinels will come and take the Mutants and take them to my island."
"I request that you take me with you. I would like to know more about these Mutants," Kelly said.
"It would be my pleasure, Senator."
Senator Kelly and Dr. Trask then left to a Helicopter that would take them to Dr. Trask's island.
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Phobos and Raythor slammed purple and green blades of energy against each together.
"Where is Nerissa hiding Raythor?"
"Nerissa isn't hiding she's preparing something special for all Mutants"
"What is she preparing?"
Before Raythor could answer large giant robots the Sentinels arrived.
"So those are the Sentinels" Phobos thought to himself.
"Frost, Uriah, Laurent and Kurt. It's time for us to leave!" Raythor ordered.
Rayhtor slammed his hands together blinding Phobos and his' team, as well as making it hard for the Sentinels to see him.
When the light died down Raythor and his group were gone. Though Raythor and his group were gone it didn't stop the Sentinels from going after Phobos and his group.
"We've already beaten these robots before it will be a piece of cake" Edward said confidently.
"Yay! Cassidy cheered as she shot a blast of ice at one of the Sentinels destroying it.
Cedric, Jaden and Edward used their strength to destroy a Sentinel, as Wolverine used his claws, and Phobos shot a blast of energy destroying one.
"You see a piece of cake" Edward said.
"Yeah it's almost to easy" Cassidy said as she shot another blast of ice at a Sentinel freezing it, but the Sentinel's body began to heat up melting the ice, it then rose up it's massive hand as fire came from it.
A blast of water slammed against the fire from the Sentinel taking out he fire and the Sentinel.
"Looks like you can use some help" Irma said as she and the others arrived.
"I thought I told you to take care of the Humans?" Phobos asked.
"We looked but their was no Humans to find" Cornelia said.
"Something isn't right here. I don't remember them being able to shot fire" Cassidy said.
"I think your over reacting just watch" Irma said as she shot another blast of water at the Sentinel, but before the water got to the Sentinel it rose it's hand freezing the water causing it to fall to the ground and shatter.
"Hey since when can it do that!" Irma said surprised.
"You see I told you something was up!" Cassidy said.
"Well they aren't just going to stand here and wait for us to figure it out Caleb said as he threw a knife charged with energy that hit the Sentinel and destroyed it.
Taranee shot a blast of Fire destroying one, while Will and Surge shot a blast of lightning. While Hay Lin shot a blast of air and Cornelia sent a large rock at a Sentinel destroying it.
A Sentinel walked closer to Taranee. "Mutant detected. Name Taranee, power Fire, level of threat high, objective capture." The Sentinel said as it came closer to Taranee.
Taranee shot a blast of fire at the Sentinel, but the Sentinel sent a blast of water destroying the water.
Wolverine jumped at the Sentinel and rammed his claws into it hoping to destroy it, but the Sentinel sent a shock through it's body damaging Wolverine which sent him flying to the ground.
Phobos shot a blast of green energy at the Sentinel, but the attack did nothing as a barrier of sorts appeared around the Sentinel.
The Sentinel rose it's massive hand as it shot metal whip like things that wrapped around Taranee, the Sentinel then shot a smoke of sorts from it's mouth that knocked Taranee unconscious.
The bottom of the feet of the Sentinel light up as fire came from it allow it to fly, the Sentinel flew away with Taranee.
"Taranee!" Jaden and Wolverine shouted in unison as the ran after the Sentinel.
"Wolverine; Weretiger stop now!" Phobos ordered.
Logan and Jaden both stopped and turned around to Phobos. "What do you mean stop! They have Taranee!" Jaden pointed out.
"I know that, but each time we use our powers, the others have a way to counter us. If we stay here everyone will get captured. We have to retreat" Phobos said.
Logan and Jaden were both angry, but they knew that Phobos was right they had to get everyone else out of there.
"Alright let's go!" Logan said.
Phobos and the others ran down the mostly destroyed part of the city. Phobos hit X on his Uniform which enabled him to contact Beast.
"Beast come get us now!" Phobos ordered.
Beast didn't even question Phobos as he flew the X-Jet to where Phobos and the others were picking them up and flying away at to great of a speed for the Sentinels to keep up with.
"Where is Taranee?" Hank asked as the X-Jet flew closer to the mansion.
Everyone remained silent for a moment before Jaden spoke. She.. She was captured."
"What! Then we must do something!" Hank said.
"Their is nothing we can do right now. All we can do for now is get back to the Mansion" Phobos said as he hung his head unknown to everyone else.
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Taranee woke up on a hard bed inside of a cell.
"Where am I?" Taranee thought to herself as she looked around her small cell. Taranee saw a small half broken mirror hanging on a wall.
Through her reflection Taranee could see that she had a gold collar like thing around her neck, she tried to take it off, but it wouldn't come off.
"What is this thing!" Taranee said out loud.
"That collar was a very special device I created that prevents Mutants from using their powers" A voice said on the other side of the cell.
Taranee turned around to see the man who was trying to experiment on Will, and someone else.
"I know you your the one who had Will captured!"
"Watch how you speak to me Mutant. I am DR Bolivar Trask."
Taranee turned to see the other man. "I know you your Senator Kelly!"
"I saw what you and those Mutants did to the city! This is what all of you deserve to e locked in cages like the monsters you are!"
"What did you do to my friends!" Taranee demanded to know.
"Unfortunately the Sentinels were unable to capture those other monster before they got away" Senator Kelly said.
Taranee looked around her uniform for her communicator, but she couldn't find it.
"Looking for this?" Trask said as he held up a small broken device with a X on it. "It didn't take long for me to figure out that this was a communicator, so I was sure to destroy of it.
"What are you going to do to me?" Taranee tried to ask bravely, but it was easy to notice the fear in her voice.
Dr Trask smiled before he spoke. "Oh we have many plans for you Mutant. You should just get used to this place for your going to be here for a long time. Allow me to welcome you to your new home Mutant. The Island of Genosha!"
As she was looking around, she noticed Miranda who was staring back at her.
"You!" Will shouted at Miranda as she tried to reach out for her but couldn't move.
She noticed she was strapped to a metal bed of sorts.
"What's going on? Where am I?" she asked Miranda.
"You are in the lab of Dr. Trask. He is the one who asked me to bring you here."
"Who's Dr. Trask? And what does he want with me?"
Before Miranda could speak, Dr. Trask walked in the room.
"That is not for her to say," Trask said as he walked up to Will. "My little experiment is finally awake, I see."
"Experiment; what are you talking about?" Will asked him.
"You are an abomination, a mutant. You are a threat to humanity, a threat I will deal with."
"Dr. Trask, the girl has—" Miranda started to speak before being interrupted by Trask.
"I did not give you permission to speak, mutant. Now leave my sight at once."
Miranda just simply did as she was told and left the room.
"What did she do to you to be treated like that?" Will shouted.
"Watch how you speak to me, mutant!"
Trask walked over to a large computer with a giant screen. He started pressing buttons, and the screen came on showing his giant robot.
"That looks like the robot that attacked me."
"That's what it was programmed to do."
"What!"
"This robot is my Sentinel."
"Sentinel?" Will asked.
"My Sentinel, the ultimate mutant hunting machine."
"Mutant hunting machine? Why would you make something like that?"
"Mutants are nothing but abominations. They are a threat to humanity. A threat I plan to deal with thanks to my Sentinels! But unfortunately you destroyed one of them."
"But I didn't—" Will began before she was interrupted by Trask.
"But it doesn't matter. That was only one of my many Sentinels. There are many many more!"
Trask pushed a button and a giant door opened, A few Sentinels walked through the giant door way.
Will looked at the Sentinels, fear quickly setting in.
"And these are just a few. There are far more then this, There will continue to be more Sentinels until the world is cleansed entirely of Mutants!"
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Cassidy and the others waited at the entrance of the mall waiting for Irma and Will.
"I wonder what's taking them so long?" Taranee asked.
"It's just Irma messing around like always," Cornelia said.
"Maybe one of us should go look for them," Caleb said.
"I'll go there, probably hanging around the movie store. That's where they were when Taranee and I separated from them," Hay Lin said.
Hay Lin walked towards the movie store.
Hay Lin walked around the outside of the movie store, looking for Irma and Will, but couldn't find them so she decided to look in side the movie store.
Hay Lin looked through the whole store but couldn't find them. As she passed by a door, she heard a knock. At first she just thought she was hearing things but she heard it again. It sounded more like someone was kicking the door or something.
Hay Lin opened the door, and saw Irma tied up in a web like substance
"Irma!"
Hay Lin tried to pull the web apart but couldn't, so she formed a blade of wind of sorts and was able to cut the web with it, freeing Irma.
"Irma, what happened!"
"Some girl, a mutant, tied me up and threw me in there. But there's no time for that. Will's in danger!"
"Are you sure!"
"Positive. Come on, we have to tell the others."
Irma and Hay Lin ran to the front of the mall.
"Irma, where were you? And where is Will?" Cassidy asked.
"I don't know, but she's in trouble!"
"What! Are you sure!" Cassidy asked.
"Yes some girl, a mutant, tied me up and threw me in a closet, and then said she was going to take care of Will. I don't know what she meant by that, but I bet it's not good.
Cassidy took out a cell phone and started to call the mansion. She knew they were too far away to contact Himerish telepathically.
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Himerish, Yan Lin and Beast were sitting in Himerish's office having a cop of tea as they talked. Suddenly a raven landed on the open window seal.
"A raven?" Hank said, a bit surprised.
"Yes, truly a strange thing to just so simply see a raven like this," Yan Lin said.
Suddenly the phone rang and Himerish answered it.
"Hello?" he said.
"Professor, it's me, Cassidy."
"Hello, Cassidy. Enjoying your trip?"
"Yes, I mean, no. I mean I was . . . listen, Professor, we just heard from Irma she was tied up in a closet. She thinks Will is in danger, but we don't know where she's at!"
"Cassidy, I need you to remain calm. I will look into the matter and inform you of my findings as soon as I can."
Himerish then hung up the phone.
"Is something wrong, Professor?" Hank asked.
"I'm afraid so. It seems Will is in danger, but they can't find her."
"What should we do?" Yan Lin asked.
"I'm not sure. I could use Cerebro and hopefully be able to locate her if she is using her powers, but that is a big if."
Suddenly the raven cawed, then flew up a bit, but stayed still like it was waiting for the Professor, Yan Lin and Hank to make a move.
"Is it waiting for us?" Hank asked.
"I think it may be. don't think it's an ordinary raven," Yan Lin said.
The raven flew higher up above the mansion.
"Hank, ready the X-Jet, and get ready to follow the raven. Hopefully it will take you and the others. In the mean time, I'll use Cerebro in hopes of finding her."
Hank started heading to the lower levels with the X-Jet.
Himerish contacted Jaden, Cedric and Logan with telepathy.
"Jaden, Logan, Cedric."
Jaden, Logan and Cedric were in the danger room, surrounding by small destroyed robots.
"Yeah, Prof," Logan said.
"Logan, I need you, Jaden, and Cedric to go to the X-Jet and go with Hank. Will is in danger."
Logan, Jaden, and Cedric ran out of the danger room, going to the Hanger where the X-Jet is. They all jumped in the jet where Hank was already at ready to take off. The top of the hanger opened so the Jet could come up.
Everyone was seated, and the Jet took off following the raven.
"Hey, Hank, any reason why we're following the bird?" Logan asked.
"The Professor believes the raven might take us to Will."
"Great, when all else fails, follow the bird," Logan said sarcastically.
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The X-Jet in stealth mode stopped at an empty place near the mall where Cassidy and the others were waiting. After Cassidy and the others were in the X-Jet, it took off again.
"Why are we following a bird?" Cornelia asked.
"It could be are only hope of finding Will," Jaden said.
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"Why are you doing this? What did mutants ever do to you?" Will asked Trask.
"Do not speak to me, mutant. I have heard enough from you. It is time for my experiment."
"What are you going to do to me!"
"My Sentinels need to be tested a bit more against mutants, and you're their test subject!"
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The jet stopped over top a large building, perhaps a laboratory.
"I guess this is the place," Hay Lin said.
Hank pressed a button so the Jet wouldn't move and stay in the air. He then pushed a button, opening a part of the Jet that they planned to exit out of.
Hank turned around to face the group,
"Alright, everyone. We must remain calm—" and before Hank could finish Jaden jumped out of the jet.
"I understand the urgency, but he could have at least let me finish," Hank sighed.
As Jaden fall towards the building, he began to transform.
He transformed into a giant tiger like creature, a weretiger, with red fur and black stripes.
As soon as his transformation ended, Jaden landed on the building. He rammed his claws into the building and ripped a giant hole for him to get through. He then jumped through the hole into the building.
"Come on, we can't let him have all the fun!" Cassidy cheered.
Cassidy then made a giant bridge of ice that lead down to the building her and the others used the bridge to get to the building, they then went through the hole that Jaden made.
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Trask hit a button that released Will's restraints.
Will quickly got up and tried to run, but a Sentinel blocked her path.
"I told you, mutant. I wanted to test my Sentinel and you're the test subject."
The Sentinel in front of Will rose up its arm. Its palm began to glow red, preparing to fire an attack. But before it could attack, Jaden jumped on its back and started clawing. The Sentinel began to fall to the ground, and Will quickly moved out of the way.
Will saw a giant tiger standing on the destroyed Sentinel.
"Who are you?" Will asked, a bit timidly, but happy to be saved.
"You have nothing to fear, Will. My name is Jaden. I live at the mansion Logan, and the others should be here soon."
One of the Sentinels shot a metal whip out of its hand at Jaden. But before it could reach him it became completely frozen.
"For now on, Jaden, don't just barge in. What if the first robot was the only one then I wouldn't have been able to have any fun," Cassidy complained
"I'll try to remember that for now on, Cassidy."
Hank grabbed Logan and tossed him at the Sentinel with the frozen whip. Logan extended his claws and chopped off the frozen whip.
Edward transformed into a werewolf with white fur. He then charged the Sentinel that Logan had attacked. He jumped up on it and clawed it, destroying it.
Cedric transformed into a giant snake of sorts. He then grabbed Hank, throwing him at a Sentinel. Hank grabbed his legs, so it looked like he was a giant blue ball. He hit the Sentinel, knocking it down, but not destroying it.
Cedric quickly moved towards the downed Sentinel. He then rammed his claw like hand into the Sentinel's chest, destroying it.
A Sentinel was shooting large beams from its palms at Hay Lin, but the attacks kept missing. Hay Lin had used her power of wind, forming it around her feet, making her move really quick.
Taranee, Cornelia and Caleb used the distraction Hay Lin was providing to destroy the Sentinel, with Cornelia wrapping it up with vines, and Taranee shooting a blast of fire at it, and Caleb taking a knife out of his pocket, charging it up and throwing it at the Sentinel, destroying it.
One Sentinel was all that remained. Will shot a jolt of lightning, while Irma shot a ball of water at it. The attacks made the Sentinel fall down on top of the giant computer, which started a chain reaction of explosions.
Trask quickly left the room and started to leave the building. He came across Miranda on his way out.
"Dr. Trask, what's going—" Miranda began to say but Trask shoved her to the ground.
"Out of my way, mutant!" Trask continued to run, hitting a button that cased a wall to fall in front of Miranda, keeping her trapped on the other side.
Trask made his way out of the building. There was a helicopter outside. He boarded it, and it took off; Trask looked for a moment as his laboratory slowly started to blow up. He had many Sentinels in the building that were being destroyed, but he didn't seem to mind.
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Miranda stood on the other side of the wall. She noticed the wall didn't close all the way as there was a small opening at the bottom.
Miranda transformed into a small spider and went through the opening. She then returned to normal and ran out of the building. She saw that the helicopter had already taking off leaving her. Not knowing what else to do, she ran into the nearby woods.
Miranda continued to run through the woods until she came across a woman with black hair.
"Who are you?" Miranda asked.
"You poor child. That human mistreated you; you should never have been treated in such a way."
Miranda didn't know what to do but she hung on the woman's every word.
The woman extended her hand to Miranda.
"Come, child, and I will make sure you get the treatment you deserve. Your powers will be of great help to me to make sure that our kind will never get mistreated by humans ever again."
Miranda took the woman's hand and followed her through the woods.
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"Well, I don't know about you guys, but I think it's time to go," Cassidy said
Cassidy made a bridge back up to the Jet. Cedric, Jaden and Edward returned to normal, then like everyone else used Cassidy's ice-like bridge to get back to the jet.
Hank took the controls of the jet and it took off.
Jaden stood at the door of the jet as it slowly began to close. He was watching the building.
"Jaden, what are you doing?" Edward asked.
"I'm watching the building blow up. I like to watch things blow up!"
On the trip back to the mansion, Irma sat beside Will, trying to talk to her, but Will wouldn't talk to her. She wouldn't even look at her for most of the trip.
"Will, did I do something wrong?"
"I heard everything you said about me in the movie store."
"What are you talking about?"
"I heard how you complained about having to be around me."
"Will, that wasn't me. That was that one girl. She tied me up and threw me in a closet."
Hay Lin had heard everything and clarified what Irma said.
"It's true, Will. She was trapped in a closet. I found her in there, and she told everyone you were in trouble. We were all worried."
"Really?" Will asked.
"Really, Will. Even Corny," Irma said.
"Don't call me that, Irma, but it's true," Cornelia said.
"You see, Will, the day you joined us at the mansion is the stay. You became a part of our family, and that will never change," Cassidy said.
Will smiled, now truly knowing that she was really around people who cared for her.
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While the students sat in the living room of the mansion talking, Himerish and the other teachers were in his office, discussing events that had happened.
"By the sounds of it, the students did quiet well for the current circumstances," Yan Lin said.
"Yes, I believe that even though they are still in training, they could fit as part of the X-Men," Himerish said.
"Prof, they did good, but I'm the one who trains them, and I don't think they're ready," Logan said.
"I must agree with Logan on this one, Professor. They are still young and inexperienced. They should not be throwing into something like this, not this early," Jaden said.
The teachers went back on forth with the issue, all except Yan Lin, who had remained quiet for awhile. She then stood up and raised her hand. This silenced everyone as they waited for her to speak. Even Himerish remained quiet as his old friend began to speak.
"Each of you makes valid points, and I understand your concerns as well, but with all that being said. They are young, but they are needed to help bring mutants and humans together. There are many mutants, who hide their powers out of fear, and not understanding them their selves.
I truly believe that the students can help them overcome their fears so they can freely show their gifts without concern. This is something that must be done. They are the future. They are the ones who will unite mutants and humans."
Everyone agreed that Yan Lin made an excellent point, and her words spoke truth. The students were a big part. They would be the future.
The teachers entered the room with the students.
"Everyone, I have an announcement. Coming tomorrow, each of you will be part of the X-Men," Himerish said.
Everyone's faces lit up.
"We get to be part of the team, with code-names and uniforms and everything!" Irma said excitedly.
"That is correct, Irma," Himerish said.
The students became excited and started talking about code-names and uniforms, even bringing the teachers into it.
Himerish noticed the raven from earlier as it looked like it was flying up to the second level of the mansion.
Himerish stood up.
"Excuse me for a moment."
Himerish went up stairs and went into Cole's room.
Himerish saw Cole standing in the middle of the room with his arm extended. He also noticed the raven was on the window seal. He flew towards Cole, landing on his extended arm.
"I thank you for your aid in helping us locate Will."
The raven walked across Cole's arm. As it did, darkness appeared under it and with each step, it went further into the darkness like it was being absorbed into Cole. It kept walking until it was completely gone.
"I do not care for your students, Himerish. I am only here so you can aid me. The girl keeps delaying that."
"Either way, I still thank you."
"Himerish, I have done as you asked, aiding you, in exchange for you aiding me and yet no progress has been made. It's about time you kept your end of the bargain."
"I agree completely. I will keep to my word as you have yours. I truly believe we are making progress."
"Whatever. I'm done with you. Now begone."
Himerish walked out of the Cole's room, closing the door. He then made his way down stairs with the others.
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Dr. Trask walked into a giant cave. Inside the cave was a giant Sentinel. It itself was like a giant factory as Sentinels were coming out of its stomach.
"The mutants think they destroyed my creations, but they are wrong. You, Master Mold, are my greatest creation! And now with the new advanced Sentinels, humanity can truly live in peace as the world will now truly be cleansed of mutants!"
A big muscular blue man was making his way through the forest until he caught a familiar sight. He turned around to see a black haired woman.
"Hello Frost," the woman said.
"I figured it was you. So what are you doing here?"
"I am gathering my army."
"I was hoping you would say that. I've been waiting for some time now."
"I'm sure you have. Now, come. There is still another person I must see."
Frost followed the woman as she left the forest.
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Will quickly rose up from her bed after hearing someone or something scream.
Will hesitantly walked over to the door still hearing the monstrous like scream. She slowly opened the door and carefully poked her head out of the room, looking left and right but seeing no one.
Against her better judgment, she walked out of her room, still hearing the scream. She started making her way down the hall, but as she passed Yan Lin's bedroom, the door opened, causing her to jump.
Will quickly turned around to see Yan Lin. Will put her hand over her chest breath easily.
"Oh, Miss Lin, it's just you. You almost gave me a heart attack."
"My apologizes, Will, but what are you doing up this late?"
"I was hearing this scream, and it woke me up."
"You are not the first to be wakened from the scream."
"You mean this isn't the first time that scream has been heard?"
"Yes, that is exactly what I mean. It happens every so often. Everyone has just gotten used to it. Now why don't you go on back to sleep?"
"Okay, Miss Lin, good night."
"Good night, Will."
Yan Lin watched Will walk back to her room and close the door. Yan Lin then heard the scream and sadly closed her door, knowing there was nothing she could do to help the person screaming.
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A man was up on a hill near the mountains. He looked like he was training martial arts. Suddenly a black haired woman and a big blue man walked up to the man.
"Raythor, it is good to see you again," the woman said.
"Likewise. I guess you're ready to start your army now, right?"
"Yes. I would ask you and Frost to go to our hideout for the time being. I will join you both shortly."
"Where are you going?" Frost asked.
"To visit an old friend," the woman said as she surrounded herself in a magnetic field, floating away from Raythor and Frost.
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Cole made his way through the mansion, knowing full well just about everyone was asleep. He went downstairs to the living room, seeing the only other person awake Yan Lin, who had two cups with her, both were filled with tea.
Cole sat down right across from Yan Lin.
"How was your night?" Yan Lin asked him.
"How do you think?"
"I think it could be getting better. The screams don't sound as bad."
"You lie. Nothing has changed since the moment I came here."
"Perhaps a cup of tea will make you feel better," Yan Lin said, gesturing to the other cup.
"You do this every time Yan Lin, I have told you numerous times; I taste nothing when I taste the tea or anything else. I feel nothing. I'm different then everyone else. I am something beyond a mutant."
"I know we go over this every time, but still, I like to do it. Believe it or not, I enjoy our talks."
Even knowing he would taste nothing from the tea, Cole picked up the cup anyway, taking a drink of the tea. Perhaps there was a part of him that enjoyed these conversations with Yan Lin, but then again he never felt anything so he wasn't sure.
Yan Lin and Cole talked for a good ten minutes or so, or more like Yan Lin talked and Cole mostly listened, saying something every so little often.
The sound of numerous people coming down the stairs could be heard. Cole stood up from his seat.
"This was... interesting, Yan Lin. I suppose I'll talk to you again another time," Cole said as a dark circle appeared under his feet that Cole sunk into.
Hay Lin was the first person down stairs and in the living room.
"Hey Grandma, having your two morning cups of tea, I see."
"It helps me face the day," Yan Lin said with a smile.
"Two cups, ten cups, not even a hundred cups could never get me to the point I could deal with these monsters," Logan said, gesturing towards Irma and the others.
"Hey, what's that suppose to mean!" Irma asked.
"Don't let it bother you, Irma. I've known Logan for years, and he has always been like this," Yan Lin said.
Himerish laughed as he walked down the stairs to the living room. He nodded to Yan Lin, who stood up and followed him to his office.
Himerish and Yan Lin both sat down their laughter had been replaced with a more serious look.
"Has anything changed?" Yan Lin asked.
"No, it hasn't. Cole's mind is blocked off by some barrier I can't break through."
"Is there nothing else you can do?"
"I don't know. I've been trying for years and have made no progress. It gets worse and worse as time goes by. I'm not even sure what exactly will happen in the end, but I think it will be something bad if it continues to get worse."
"Perhaps you could—" Yan Lin began before Himerish cut in.
"Yan Lin, would it be too much trouble if I asked you to allow me time to myself?"
"No, of course not," Yan Lin stood up and walked out.
Himerish stood for a moment as the giant windows opened and a black haired woman room floated in.
"Himerish, so good to see you again," the back haired woman said.
"Likewise, Nerissa. How have you been?"
"Good under the circumstances. I've seen how our kind is treated. Being forced to hide away."
"Just give it some time, Nerissa. Humans and mutants can live together."
"You are wrong, Himerish. You've seen it, and so have I. You know just how bad humans can be. I offer you and your X-Men a chance to join with me."
"No, thank you. We are fine as we are."
"Then so be it. I won't continue to let mutants stay as they are. There is a war coming, Himerish, between humans and mutants," Nerissa said as she floated away.
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A little ways behind the Mansion, Cassidy and Edward were walking up a small hill with a large tree.
Edward laid the blanket he was carrying in front of the tree. He then sat in front of the tree.
Cassidy laid the basket she was carrying on top of the blanket. She then sat next to Edward and laid her head on his shoulder.
"It's a great day for a picnic," Cassidy said
"It sure is," Edward responded.
Edward and Cassidy just sat leaned up against the tree for a time just enjoying their time together, but Edward could feel that Cassidy had something on her mind.
"Something wrong, Cassidy?"
"No. What makes you think that?"
"Well, I've known you long enough to know when something is bothering you. So what is it?"
"It's just... I've been thinking about that new cast the other day," Cassidy said.
"What about it?"
"Well, it got me thinking that we won't be hidden much longer. Soon everyone will know of the existence of us, the Mutants."
"You've been preparing for this moment for quite a few years now, Cassidy. We all knew it was going to happen; it's our job to help Humanity learn to deal with us, so Humanity and Mutant kind can live together," Edward said.
"I know it's just so different now. I always knew we would be found out, but the more closer it comes, the more afraid I become. I keep thinking we may not be able to get them to understand us. I don't really know what to think."
Edward moved to where he could look Cassidy directly in the eyes.
"Cassidy, it's okay to be afraid, but I believe what the Professor has told all of us, and I know you do to. It may take some time for humans to except us, but I know they will someday, and through it all, Cassidy, I'll always be with you."
Edward placed his hand under Cassidy's chin. He then moved in a little closer and pressed his lips against her, then slowly parted.
Cassidy had a huge grin on her face. "Edward, you always know how to make me feel better."
"It's always a pleasure to make you happy. Just to see your smile is enough to make me happy," Edward said.
"Well, we came out here to have a picnic, so I say we get started," Cassidy said.
"I agree," was Edward's response.
Cassidy and Edward then began to enjoy their picnic and their time together.
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"Alright, we all know what happened to me when I got my powers, so who wants to go next?" Will asked.
"I'll go," Irma said.
"Alright, Irma, what happened when you first got your powers?" Will asked.
"Well, it was late at night, and I had just woken up, and I couldn't get back to sleep, so I decided to go find something to do.
"I went down stairs to the basement, because we had a lot of old stuff down there so I wanted to check some of it out. There was a lot of pipes down there and when I touched one, it broke apart by the force of the water.
"I was really shocked by it and then suddenly all of the other pipes burst open, and the basement started to feel with water. I started panicking and ran up stairs, but all of the other pipes in the house burst, it was around that time that my family came down stairs.
"Water shot out of the pipes at them, so I swing up my arms, hoping it would stop and it did.
"We stayed at a friend's house that night, and the next day I meet the Professor. He paid to have everything in our house fixed, then he offered me a place here and I accepted."
"Geez, Irma, you flooded you whole house," Will said.
"Well, I always wanted an indoor pool," Irma with a smile.
Everyone laughed at Irma's joke.
"Okay, who's next? What about you, Cornelia?" Will asked.
"Well, when I discovered my powers, it wasn't as destructive as it was with Irma. We had this neighbors who had this garden, or at least it was suppose to be a garden, but nothing ever grew there, so when they moved out, my mom took it over, but she couldn't get anything to grow.
"So I decided to give it a shot, by trying to grow a flower, which turned into a tree in a matter of seconds that went through the neighbor's old house."
"You complain about me being destructive. At least I had the decency to destroy my own house and not someone else's," Irma said.
"Nobody lived there anymore when it happened, Irma!"
"Okay, before this turns into a fight, lets' move on. What about you, Hay Lin?" Will asked.
"The first time I noticed my power was when I sneezed and destroyed my room, but I didn't really think it had meant anything so I went on like nothing happened.
"Shortly after that I realized I was late for something so I started running, that was when wind went around my feet, and I was out of my families' restaurant within a second. I stopped as soon as I was outside and realized what I had just done. That was when Grandma told me everything and brought me here."
"See not everyone is destructive when they first get their powers," Irma said.
"What about you, Caleb?" Will asked.
"My dad and I were walking through the woods when we were attacked by thieves. We tried fighting them off and were doing good at first until they pulled out some guns. I didn't know what else to do, so I through my knife at them, and it exploded and they ran off. The Professor came to me the next day."
"What about you, Taranee?" Will asked.
"I was staring at the fireplace in our home. We were moving and everything was packed and sent to our new home. I loved the fireplace, so I just sat there watching the fire. It looked like it was dancing around.
"I started moving my arms almost as if I was the one moving it, then suddenly the fireplace opened up and the fire caught the house on fire.
"The Professor came to my new home the next day. I decided to come with him so something like that wouldn't happen again."
"That's covers all of us, since the others probably won't talk about it right now," Irma said.
"What about Cole? Does anyone know when he discovered his powers?" Will asked.
"No. None of us know anything about him," Taranee said.
"My Grandma said that's he's been here for a long time, longer then just about anyone, but she never said anything about him," Hay Lin said.
"We don't even know what his powers are," Caleb said.
"Didn't you see anything, Will?" Irma asked.
"No. I had my eyes closed when the robot was coming closer. When I opened my eyes the robot was no more and Cole was standing there," Will said.
"Trust me, Will. It's better if you don't deal with him, or see him period. It never turns out well," Irma said.
'I don't think he's that bad. I think there's more to him then everyone else knows,' Will thought to herself.
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"Hey, Himerish, I think you and the others should come see this," Logan said from the living room.
Himerish and the others walked into the living room and looked at the TV.
On the TV was Uriah, Kurt and Laurent. They were destroying a part of the city.
"Hey, those are the guys we ran into the other night!" Cornelia said.
"It's unknown who these people are, or even what they are, but one thing is for sure they are dangerous!" a reporter said in a panic before Kurt picked a car and tossed it at the reporter, who moved out of the way.
"Professor!" Cassidy asked.
"We must protect everyone in danger and stop the Mutants from harming anyone," Himerish said.
The X-Jet flew through the sky going to the part of the city that Uriah and his group were. The X-Men were in their uniforms ready for the coming battle.
Phobos stood up from his seat as the hanger to the X-Jet opened.
"I'm going to make this short. Our mission is simple. We have to stop them from hurting anyone. Do what ever you can to stop them, but more importantly make sure no one is in harm's way. Beast, I want you to stay here to be ready to get us out of here as soon as possible."
Beast just nodded his head.
Jaden walked over to the hanger and jumped out the Jet, transforming as he fell to the ground. Edward then jumped out of the Jet, transforming as he fell to the ground. Cassidy made an ice bridge going to the ground, then everyone else rode on down to the ground.
"Hey, Uriah! Looks it's those girls form before, and they've brought friends," Laurent said.
"It just means the more destruction for us to cause, Laurent!"
Uriah slammed his hands together making a shock wave. The whole team jumped out of the way of the attack.
Wolverine jumped at Uriah, but Kurt moved in front of him, so Wolverine slammed into Kurt, doing no damage. Kurt picked up Wolverine and tossed him at a lamp post.
Wolverine grabbed the post and swung himself to drop down to the ground.
"Be careful, Wolverine. We've fought these three before and we know how tough they can be," Irma said.
Laurent made his fist grow large as he slammed it at the group. The group was able to jump out of the way of the attack.
"Hey, Basilisk, time for the fastball!" Wolverine shouted.
Cedric nodded as he transformed. He then picked Wolverine up and threw him at Uriah, Kurt, and Laurent.
Wolverine had his fist extended ramming into Uriah, knocking him down.
"Frostbite, Lobo, deal with the tall one," Phobos ordered.
Cassidy froze the ground under Laurent's feet. Edward jumped at Laurent, kicking him and causing him to slip on the ice and fall down.
"I don't know about the rest of you, but I want to have some fun!" Will shouted as she charged at Kurt, shooting blasts of lightning.
Each of the attacks bounced of Kurt. Kurt slammed his foot to the ground as Will got to him causing her to fall to the ground.
"You didn't actually think that would work did you?" Kurt asked.
"I was afraid of it not working. The only thing about you I'm afraid of is you trying to eat me," Will said sarcastically.
"You'll pay for that!" Kurt shouted.
"Typhoon, help Lightning," Phobos ordered.
Hay Lin covered her feet in air, making her faster. She then quickly ran over to Lightning, helping her up and getting away from Kurt just as he slammed his fist to the ground, cracking the piece of street that he hit.
"Weretiger, can you keep him distracted long enough for me to get close?" Phobos asked.
"I'm on it," Jaden said as he ran up to Kurt and started hitting him.
Kurt punched at Jaden, but he was able to avoid the attack. Kurt jumped a little way's off the ground, then landed, causing a small quake that knocked Jaden down.
Jaden's distraction had worked though. Phobos was able to get close to Kurt. Phobos placed his hand on Kurt. He then started to glow.
Phobos removed his hand, then shot a blast of energy at Kurt. The blast was so strong it knocked Kurt back quite a few feet, slamming him into a large building.
"Well, that was a lot easier than I had thought it would be," Cassidy said proudly.
Suddenly Cassidy and Edward were hit by a blast of purple energy that sent them flying back to Phobos and the others.
"Frostbite, Lobo, are you okay!" Taranee asked.
"Yeah, we're fine, just a little shaken up," Edward said.
"What the heck hit us!" Cassidy asked angrily.
"Not what, but whom," a man corrected Cassidy.
"I should have know it was you, Raythor," Phobos said.
"It's good to know the X-men haven't forgotten about me," Raythor said with a smile.
Wolverine got off of Uriah and jumped at Raythor, but before he could get to him, Frost jumped in the way, slamming his fist into Wolverine, knocking him back to Phobos and the others.
"And Frost is here as well," Cedric said.
"Uriah, Laurent, get to your feet. Frost, retrieve Kurt," Raythor ordered.
Frost did as he was told, as Uriah, and Laurent got to their feet, and made their way over to Raythor.
"Lightning, Aqua, Phoenix, Terra, Typhoon, and Gambit, I want all of you to look for any humans and make sure they are out of harm's way," Phobos ordered.
"But—" Irma began but was interrupted.
"No buts. This is an order. Go make sure the Humans are out of harm's way," Phobos ordered again.
The younger members of the X-Men just nodded then went to do as they were told.
Phobos's and Raythor's team started each other down for a moment. They then charged at each other ready to battle.
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A man wearing a blue suit with brown hair that was gray at the sides sat in a large room, surrounded by people in black suits who were security, sat watching the TV of the events with the mutants.
The camera man and the reporter had long since gone, but a helicopter hovering a way's above the street had a cameraman showing the current events happening with the mutants.
The man clenched his fists as he watched the TV. "For what reasons do these.. these Mutants destroy the city!"
"They are horrendous creatures, who only care for destruction." a voice said.
The man watching the TV as well as the security turned their heads to the door way to see a man in a white lab coat.
"Who are you! And how did you make it past the security!" the man who had been watching the TV demanded to know.
"My apologizes. Allow me to introduce myself. I am Dr. Bolivar Trask. The security allowed me to pass because I told them I have something very important to tell you about these mutants."
The security in the room began to reach for something in their coat pockets.
"There is no need to do that. Please, Dr. Trask, continue."
The security lowered their hands as the doctor began to talk.
"Well, you see, Senator Kelly, I have dealt with Mutants for a number of years. I know first hand how heartless and cruel they can be."
"What do you suggest we do?" Senator Kelly asked.
"I created machines robots that I call Sentinels. I created them to capture the Mutants, and if need be destroy them."
"And what about those who aren't Mutants?"
"The Sentinels will only attack Mutants; it is their job to protect Humanity. With your permission I will have my Sentinels stop the Mutants."
"Then do it."
Trask smiled as he took out a small device a pushed a large red button.
"What now?" Kelly asked.
"The Sentinels will come and take the Mutants and take them to my island."
"I request that you take me with you. I would like to know more about these Mutants," Kelly said.
"It would be my pleasure, Senator."
Senator Kelly and Dr. Trask then left to a Helicopter that would take them to Dr. Trask's island.
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Phobos and Raythor slammed purple and green blades of energy against each together.
"Where is Nerissa hiding Raythor?"
"Nerissa isn't hiding she's preparing something special for all Mutants"
"What is she preparing?"
Before Raythor could answer large giant robots the Sentinels arrived.
"So those are the Sentinels" Phobos thought to himself.
"Frost, Uriah, Laurent and Kurt. It's time for us to leave!" Raythor ordered.
Rayhtor slammed his hands together blinding Phobos and his' team, as well as making it hard for the Sentinels to see him.
When the light died down Raythor and his group were gone. Though Raythor and his group were gone it didn't stop the Sentinels from going after Phobos and his group.
"We've already beaten these robots before it will be a piece of cake" Edward said confidently.
"Yay! Cassidy cheered as she shot a blast of ice at one of the Sentinels destroying it.
Cedric, Jaden and Edward used their strength to destroy a Sentinel, as Wolverine used his claws, and Phobos shot a blast of energy destroying one.
"You see a piece of cake" Edward said.
"Yeah it's almost to easy" Cassidy said as she shot another blast of ice at a Sentinel freezing it, but the Sentinel's body began to heat up melting the ice, it then rose up it's massive hand as fire came from it.
A blast of water slammed against the fire from the Sentinel taking out he fire and the Sentinel.
"Looks like you can use some help" Irma said as she and the others arrived.
"I thought I told you to take care of the Humans?" Phobos asked.
"We looked but their was no Humans to find" Cornelia said.
"Something isn't right here. I don't remember them being able to shot fire" Cassidy said.
"I think your over reacting just watch" Irma said as she shot another blast of water at the Sentinel, but before the water got to the Sentinel it rose it's hand freezing the water causing it to fall to the ground and shatter.
"Hey since when can it do that!" Irma said surprised.
"You see I told you something was up!" Cassidy said.
"Well they aren't just going to stand here and wait for us to figure it out Caleb said as he threw a knife charged with energy that hit the Sentinel and destroyed it.
Taranee shot a blast of Fire destroying one, while Will and Surge shot a blast of lightning. While Hay Lin shot a blast of air and Cornelia sent a large rock at a Sentinel destroying it.
A Sentinel walked closer to Taranee. "Mutant detected. Name Taranee, power Fire, level of threat high, objective capture." The Sentinel said as it came closer to Taranee.
Taranee shot a blast of fire at the Sentinel, but the Sentinel sent a blast of water destroying the water.
Wolverine jumped at the Sentinel and rammed his claws into it hoping to destroy it, but the Sentinel sent a shock through it's body damaging Wolverine which sent him flying to the ground.
Phobos shot a blast of green energy at the Sentinel, but the attack did nothing as a barrier of sorts appeared around the Sentinel.
The Sentinel rose it's massive hand as it shot metal whip like things that wrapped around Taranee, the Sentinel then shot a smoke of sorts from it's mouth that knocked Taranee unconscious.
The bottom of the feet of the Sentinel light up as fire came from it allow it to fly, the Sentinel flew away with Taranee.
"Taranee!" Jaden and Wolverine shouted in unison as the ran after the Sentinel.
"Wolverine; Weretiger stop now!" Phobos ordered.
Logan and Jaden both stopped and turned around to Phobos. "What do you mean stop! They have Taranee!" Jaden pointed out.
"I know that, but each time we use our powers, the others have a way to counter us. If we stay here everyone will get captured. We have to retreat" Phobos said.
Logan and Jaden were both angry, but they knew that Phobos was right they had to get everyone else out of there.
"Alright let's go!" Logan said.
Phobos and the others ran down the mostly destroyed part of the city. Phobos hit X on his Uniform which enabled him to contact Beast.
"Beast come get us now!" Phobos ordered.
Beast didn't even question Phobos as he flew the X-Jet to where Phobos and the others were picking them up and flying away at to great of a speed for the Sentinels to keep up with.
"Where is Taranee?" Hank asked as the X-Jet flew closer to the mansion.
Everyone remained silent for a moment before Jaden spoke. She.. She was captured."
"What! Then we must do something!" Hank said.
"Their is nothing we can do right now. All we can do for now is get back to the Mansion" Phobos said as he hung his head unknown to everyone else.
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Taranee woke up on a hard bed inside of a cell.
"Where am I?" Taranee thought to herself as she looked around her small cell. Taranee saw a small half broken mirror hanging on a wall.
Through her reflection Taranee could see that she had a gold collar like thing around her neck, she tried to take it off, but it wouldn't come off.
"What is this thing!" Taranee said out loud.
"That collar was a very special device I created that prevents Mutants from using their powers" A voice said on the other side of the cell.
Taranee turned around to see the man who was trying to experiment on Will, and someone else.
"I know you your the one who had Will captured!"
"Watch how you speak to me Mutant. I am DR Bolivar Trask."
Taranee turned to see the other man. "I know you your Senator Kelly!"
"I saw what you and those Mutants did to the city! This is what all of you deserve to e locked in cages like the monsters you are!"
"What did you do to my friends!" Taranee demanded to know.
"Unfortunately the Sentinels were unable to capture those other monster before they got away" Senator Kelly said.
Taranee looked around her uniform for her communicator, but she couldn't find it.
"Looking for this?" Trask said as he held up a small broken device with a X on it. "It didn't take long for me to figure out that this was a communicator, so I was sure to destroy of it.
"What are you going to do to me?" Taranee tried to ask bravely, but it was easy to notice the fear in her voice.
Dr Trask smiled before he spoke. "Oh we have many plans for you Mutant. You should just get used to this place for your going to be here for a long time. Allow me to welcome you to your new home Mutant. The Island of Genosha!"