X-Men #1


Written by Darkhawk, With Ideas from Shatter.

Previously in X-Men…



Spider, NY’s favorite hero gathered a team of mutants together to battle an evil the likes not seen before.

The team failed in their goal. But ultimately the team of Ghost Rider, Quasar, Spider and rookie Shatter defeated Onslaught.

Now Spider has thoughts that there should be a team set up, since there are no teams currently to battle should another threat arise, and so…that brings us caught up.

Ben Reilly’s House
New York

Alone Ben Reilly, known to New York as the Spider, reviews the events of the past week. He thinks of his gathered team, not a veteran fighter on the group and all needed training in the use of their mutant powers. And there is no one better to train them than him.

Ben dons the Spider costume and goes looking for Nate Grey, a mutant who can locate other mutants, among other powers.

Kentucky

The boy saying goodbye is Sam Guthrie. He’s leaving his family to set out on his own. Only now he’s not a boy anymore, he’s grown to be a man. Not just a normal man, but also a mutant. He readjusts his backpack and jets off like a cannonball.

New York University (Or Empire State)

The students smile as they view their hero, Spider swing past them. Knowing that when he’s on the job, he’ll protect and save them.

Spider releases the web-line from his grasp and drops to the ground. He spins around and walks behind Nate Grey. Spider catches up to him and they walk out of hearing of others.

“What’s up Spidey?” Nate asks him.

“Well I am gathering a team to train and take care of things like Onslaught. You would make a good field commander under my tutelage.

Nate Grey pauses a moment before answering, “I would like to, but I have college to finish.”

Spider scratches his chin and then says, “Well I can’t go against that…could you help me locate the others?”

Nate responds, “Sure, Spider…the first two are easy… Siryn’s still in the hospital and Havok has left my range.” He goes on to tell him where to find the rest and returns to his classes.

Pittsburgh

Sam stops for a rest/break from flying. As he walks he views a bank robbery in progress. Might as well gauge his powers, he thinks.

Minutes later the police cuff and take away the criminals. The owner of the bank offers a thank you in the form of money. Sam declines telling the surrounding crowd that he does not want fame or fortune, just adventure, and takes off.

Sewers in New York

Spider drudges along thinking, “Man, why doesn’t he rent some condo?” Walking along with no end in sight he gives a holler, “Yo Amphibious! You out there?”

After a few seconds, Amphibious comes from behind, “What you want now?”

Spider turns around, “Ah there you are. I’m re-banding the team together to train mutants with their powers.”

Amphibious asks, “And Spider want Amphibious?” Spider nods. “Why?”

Spider replies, “I think you have the potential to be a great fighter. Plus you can be among friends.”

Amphibious ponders a bit on it, and then gives an answer, “Then…Amphibious accepts.” They shake hands.

Buffalo, New York

Sam’s flown to Buffalo and there he decides to make a pit stop. He finds a local street bench and sits there while locals start to gather and gawk.

He looks at them & asks, “What? No one ever see a flying guy before?” He surveys the scene until breaking out into laughter, “Awww! Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha! Bills Fans! Bwa-hahahahaha!”

New York

Spider now joined by Amphibious search for their next teammate. “Who is Spider looking for now?” Amphibious asks.

Spider looks all around and replies, “Our buddy, Mimic.”

Out of the blue someone says, “Did somebody say my name?” A figure blends out of the background.

A startled Amphibious asks, “Does Mimic always do that?”

“Yep. What’s up mates?” he replies.

Spider tells him, “I am re-starting the team to train mutants and protect. We’re here to offer you a spot.”

He doesn’t need any convincing replying, “Sure buds, welcome to join.” And so the team adds another. “Who’s next?”

Spider pulls out a newspaper, “Blink. Grey told me where to find all of you.”

An insignificant theatre

The theatre empties as people run out screaming, “Aaaah! It’s a monster!” Spider and Mimic look at Amphibious who shrugs his shoulders.

“Hey what’d Amphibious do wrong?”

Then Spider tells them, “Ok we split up. You two check those rooms, we’ll meet back here.” Spider walks into one showing & searches the room. After a few minutes scanning the room, Spider decides she did not come to see ‘There’s Something About Mary’, he hopes the other two had more luck.

Spider walks out to the main lobby where he finds Blink gabbing with Amphibious and Mimic. “So you went to see Armageddon?” Mimic asks her.

She replies, “Blockbuster of 1998.” She turns to Spider. “So Amphibious tells me you are bringing us together for good this time.”

Spider responds, “Yes we could use a teleporter such as yourself.”

“Yeah a frog-man, purple chick, a guy in a spider outfit and uh… Mimic. That’s a heckuva team.” Blink jests.

Half-Hour Later – Ben Reilly’s House

Spider paces the house for his next step. Amphibious, Blink & Mimic trade ideas on costume ideas. “Amphibious likes Spider’s X idea.” He says.

Mimic gives up and turns on the tv. “Aww they got the news on!” Spider walks into the room. Mimic starts to change the channel when Spider stops him.

Amphibious asks, “Who is that?” referring to the giant on tv.

Suddenly the doorbell rings. Blink answers, “I’ll get it!”

Spider replies, “If it’s those girl scouts, tell them to come back tomorrow.”

Blink opens the door and finds a startled Nate Grey. “Uh…. Hi. Can I come in?” He starts to walk into the media room without invitation. “Hey Spider I was wondering if…” But Spider doesn’t pay attention, instead fixating on the television.

Spider stands up and interrupts him, “Ok team we have to go take care of this ‘gladiator’ before he hurts or kills any people. Nate, you’re welcome to join us. Alright listen up, here’s my plan…”

TO BE CONTINUED IN #2

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