Six years after the Shadow King has been defeated and the Brotherhood scattered, the future remains bleak for mutants and humanity alike. Sentinels and rogue factions of the Brotherhood remain, and Sinister rears his evil head amidst the chaos. Worst of all, the the two children who may hold the key to the worlds salvation are in danger. Can even the Master of Magnetism prevail above it all as he leads a new team of mutants into the fray to pursue a forgotten dream? This story centers around Magneto, Gambit and Rogue, though many other X-Men and members of various other X-Teams share their moments in the spotlight. (in progress) Continuity: This story takes place six years after The Death of a Dream ends.
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| TITLE | IN SHORT |
| PROLOGUE | An old foe returns with a sinister new scheme...but who has he brought back to help him achieve it? |
| Chapter 1: DISCOVERY | In which Gambit and Rogue learn the ultimate, tragic fate of their children and Polaris discovers a new mutant...or does she? |
| Chapter 2: THE ENEMY OF MY ENEMY... | In which Magneto reflects on the lessons of his life and another foe returns, though her intentions may not be what they seem. |
| Chapter 3: FROM THE GRAVE | In which Magneto faces a tough decision and the mysterious mutant Polaris found is identified. |
| Chapter 4: INTO THE FIRE | In which Magneto receives a distress call that heralds the return of the X-Men's most hated enemies and they battle for their lives against them. |
| Chapter 5: SIFTING THE ASHES | In which the X-Men sift the ashes of destruction for survivors and clues while an evil presence looks on. |
| Chapter 6: GHOSTS OF PAST AND PRESENT | In which Polaris and Iceman speak of happier times and Iceman questions the wisdom of the decisions he has made over the years. |
| Chapter 7: OF REGRET AND REMEMBERANCE | In which Sinister begins to unravel the plot around him and all those touched by darkness are forced to remember their true colors. |
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Chapter 8: DEEPER INTO DARKNESS |
In which Sinister makes an odd call, Illyana's return is argued, and the worst foe the X-Men ever faced, returns. |
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Chapter 9: HAUNTED (added 1/30) |
Illyana struggles with her darker side, Magneto announces a change of plans and Gambit comes to chilling decision. |
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Chapter 10: REUNION (added 1/30) |
In which Magneto and Madelyne face-off, Irinee and Jean-Luc reach a decision, and Wolverine tries to come to terms with fighting the X-Men's fearsome foe. |
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Chapter 11: OLD HABITS (added 2/12) |
In which the Scarlet Witch is confronted by the problems with her father, Iceman gets a wake-up call, and Magnus reflects on his role as a father. |
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Chapter 12: AWAKENINGS (added 2/12) |
In which a cosmic entity awakes and its presence is felt across the world, the traitor shows her true colors, and Gambit takes off on a quest for vengeance. |
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Chapter 13: TRIAL BY FIRE (added 2/12) |
In which the X-Men finally face their worst enemy and greatest friend while Gambit goes head to head with Sinister in the fight for his childrens lives. |
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Chapter 14: SHOWDOWN (added 3/10) |
In which Gambit and Sinister battle for the final time, and neither may survive, while Rogue tries desperately to save her dying children. |
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Chapter 15: THE DOWNWARD SPIRAL (added 3/24) |
In which Rogue descends into madness in the aftermath of Remy and Sinister's fight, and battles against the Phoenix. |
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Chapter 16: LIFE INCARNATE (added 3/24) |
In which the Phoenix remembers the truth of her origins while the X-Men return to find her. |
