The scene opens with Wolverine walking into Xavier's study and much to his surprise finding unpaid bills on his desk] Wolverine- (I had no idea Xavier was so deep in debt) Right about now he's probably teaching a class. So while the professor is away the wolverine will play. Hey what's this [finds an empty bottle of whiskey] what's going on here Xavier you don't usually drink. A day later at the x-mansion Bill collector-Hey u stinking mutant get your ass down here you owe me some money! Xavier-Yes how may I help you Bill collector-You can help me by paying me the money you owe the company. Xavier-You are mistaken I owe your company absolutely nothing. In fact you shall take the money from your savings account and pay it. Understand! Bill collector-Understood. Inside X-Mansion [Wolverine is on the phone] Wolverine-Hey Storm I think something's up with Xavier he's acting rather strange nothing to get worked up over. Just giving you the heads up. Storm-Thank you for the news Logan stay in contact goodbye. Rogue's Home Storm-Heads up team there maybe some trouble at the mansion. Rogue-What kind of trouble sugah? Storm-I have no idea but I intend to find out! X-mansion [Phoenix steps out of the professor's study with a pale and emotionless look on her face] Wolverine-Jean? Jean! [He manages to snap her from her trance by grabbing her arm] Jean-sorry I didn't see you there Wolverine- (But I was right in front of her) what happened? Jean-Nothing Wolverine- Are you sure? Jean-Yes! Wolverine- (I better call storm Jeans not acting herself right now. I'm glad that neither her nor Xavier can read my thoughts) Xavier-Logan can I see you for a moment Wolverine-Sure Chuck. [He enters Xavier's office] Xavier- Close the door. Wolverine- so what's up what do you need. Xavier- something has been bothering me lately. Wolverine - what is it? Xavier- You! Did you think I wouldn't find out about you talking to storm and her team. Wolverine- what is so wrong with me talking to her! Xavier- they had there chance to comeback to the mansion they decided otherwise they are traitors to their race they have decided to protect humans instead of their own brethren. That makes you a traitor as well! Wolverine-Not so long ago that was your dream Charles remember. Xavier-that dream died along with all the mutants in Genosha. You must choose Logan where your Loyalties are with me or with Storm. Wolverine- …… Xavier- fine I'll decide for you! Wolverine-What are you doing. Xavier-What has to be done! You will serve me and only me! Wolverine-No!!! [As he goes into a rage and slashes Xavier's arm and runs out the door] Xavier- get him!!!!! [As wolverine tries to run away in any direction when he is confronted by Cyclops. He reacts by punching him in the face and a kick to the family jewels. Wolverine manages to reach a phone.] Wolverine-Storm help me! He's gotten out of control Jean everybody under his … Rogues Home Storm-It's time we call in a couple of favors we are going to need some help. Bishop- Help what's going on storm? Storm-Our worst nightmare! Sage I need you to locate a couple of old friends of ours. Sage- sure it will only take me a couple of minutes depending on who it is. Storm-Rachel Summers, Magma, Siryn, Wolfsbane, Skids, and cannonball aka Sam Guthrie Sage-This might take a little longer than what I calculated. Rogue-It sounds like where getting ready to fight a war sugah. Storm- Exactly! Sage-Ok I have located cannonball and Siryn. Storm-hand me the phone [On phone] Hello may I speak to Cannonball. Monet-sure Sam-Hello? Storm-Sam it is I Ororo I'm asking personally for you to join me along with Siryn on a mission. Sam-Sure I'm ready to go things here are getting sort of boring! Storm-what about siryn? Sam-I'm pretty sure she will too Storm-Then I will need both of you to come to Australia as soon as possible where I can explain our mission. Sam-You got it boss lady. Rachel's home [As an "gateway" opens Rogue flies through it and lands much to her surprise in an apartment] Rogue-Hello is anybody here Rachel? Rachel? (Damm I don't have time for this where are you girl maybe your taking a nap) [When Rogue enters the bedroom Rachel comes in through the door and sees the back of a stranger] Rachel-Who the hell do you think you are take this [Rachel Pushes Rogue onto the bed which breaks apart] Rogue-Is that anyway to treat an old friend. Rachel-oh rogue I'm so sorry I had no idea it was you I just reacted. Rogue-It's fine sugah! [They hug] Rachel-so what brings you down here? Rogue-I wish it was a friendly visit but we need your help? Rachel-We? Rogue-The x-men well sort of it concerns Jean and Cyclops Rachel-Are they all right? Rogue-I'll explain on the way [As gateways portal opens right on cue] Rogue's home [Storm is on the phone] Forge-Uh hello? Hello? Storm-Forge it's me. Forge-Hello Ororo how are you? Storm-Forge I need you to make some machines for me it is urgent. Forge-Of course just tell me what you need? Storm-Ok At College [Another of Gateways Portals opens in a dorm] Skids-what the hell is this? Sam-Hey Skids-Oh my god you almost gave me a hear attack! Sam-Sorry I have that affect on people. Skids-OH shut up so what's up? Sam-Look the x-men need your help. Skids-No! Sam-You haven't even…. Skids-No! Sam I'm not a hero Sam-You where Skids-That life is dead Sam I have a normal life now no adventures in space or any more people taking advantage of me and I wouldn't have it any other way! Sam-Fine Sally don't help your friends and family in their time of need Skids-Whatever Sam Sam-Fine you're wasting your god given gift to protect your own kind. Skids-Leave! [As he steps through the portal it sends him to another old friend. In fact as he flies through the portal he knocks into Rahne Sinclair otherwise known as wolsbane] Rahne-Ouch!!! Sam-sorry don't know my own strength Rahne-Sam!! [They hug] Sam-Hey I'm kind of in a hurry Rahne-What happened? Sam-What didn't Storm needs your help! Rahne-Why I have no powers any more I'm of no use to you guys! Sam-Don't say that your more than just a mutant you're an experienced fighter besides Storm may of found a way to give you your powers back! Rahne-What???? Sam-Yeah so come on! [They both run through the portal] Rogue's Home Sage-Storm I just found Magma she is in Boston. Storm-Will you go Rahne Sam is very tired and she knows you and trusts you. Rahne-Sure storm Storm-Hurry now we are running out of time Rogue will lead you to Gateway. Boston [Rahne emerges from a portal] Rahne-That was so cool! Magma-Rahne is that you? It is isn't it oh my god it has been ages! Rahne-Yeah I know! But down to business I need you to come with me! Magma-what? Rahne-Please it's urgent the x-men are in great trouble! Magma-I'm not an x-men remember I was a new mutant then I became your enemy. Rahne-You risked your life to save the world as much as any of us you put your life on the line if anyone is an X-men you are. Magma-Really? Rahne-really so are you coming? For your friends and family Magma-Oh what the hell you only live once right? Besides it will feel good to fight on the side of good again. (Maybe I can repay some of my past sins) Rogue's home Storm-Now that we are all here it is time to act. Rachel-Are you guys 100% sure Xavier's gone of the deep end Rogue-Better safe then sorry Sage-Storm we have just received a package from forge. Storm-thank you sage. Rahne-No offense on interrupting you guys but storm if I'm supposed to help you guys when do I get my powers back. Bishop- I'm guessing Sage can fill you in there. Sage-My powers may be able to enhance your powers or at least bring them back. Rahne-may was I brought out here on a hunch Strom! Sage-shut up and listen Rahne-WHAT??? [Sage's eyes open wide and glow as she examines Rahne's D.N.A and Fixes the mental block that was enabled by Forges neutralizer gun all those months ago] [A short time later] Bishop-We have split the teams in Equal forces I shall lead one team that will charge the mansion by the rear and storm's team will take a more upfront approach. The team that will follow me will consist of cannonball, wolfsbane, Rachel, and Neal. While Storm's team will be Rogue, Siryn, Magma, and Sage. Neal-What about Heather and Davis Sage-Davis' mutant powers are latent and Lifeguard still has little control both are inexperienced they would be total liabilities to the mission Bishop-When was this decision made? Sage-By me and Storm Bishop-I would like to remind you that I'm second in command and expect to be informed and included in every decision. Sage-… Storm-Stop this at once! Rachel-If what Rogue told me was true and my mom has become more and more powerful how are we going to stop them with out hurting them? Storm-Rachel we have to do what we have to. Rachel-What does that mean Bishop-That if some of our friends have to get hurt then they have to be hurt. Rachel-Oh Siryn-We have to fight our friends to ensure their freedom from Charlie but still I feel there is something really weird about that. Bishop-well kid your going to have to put your feelings aside. Storm-It is time! [Both teams, one lead by bishop, enters gateways portal and soon after Storm's teams follows] [Late at night at the X-mansion things are very calm until a bright red light appears and a group of people known as the X-men emerge from the portal] Storm-Ok my team follow me and be quiet I would not be surprised if they already knew of our presence here. Sage-Not if these headbands Forge sent us that can block us from telepathic detection. Besides my telepathy would have picked up on it. Bishop-Ok teams move out quietly! [Storms team] Storm-ok we are striking them head on. Magma I need you to blast these three spots where weapons are hidden. [Magma in the blink of an eye changes her appearance from that of a young woman to that of a living Inferno. She launches three balls of lava directed at each of the weapon targets.] Magma-Ok done Storm-Now I want you Rogue to Shoot Cyclops' beam at where ever Sage directs you. Sage -There rogue shoot! [Rogue shoots at a blank target. The beam breaks through the wall and hits their one time friend Wolverine] Rogue-Got him! Storm-he is waking up Rogue you and Sage use your telepathy to make an illusion of us that he can chase around for a while. Both-Done Wolverine- [chasing illusions] come back here! Storm-Now everyone attack! [Bishops team] Bishop-Ok team move out! Rachel it's your turn! Rachel-You got it! [Suddenly the rocks that surround them are lifted by the will of Rachel alone. All the rocks are simultaneously thrown towards all the windows of the back of the mansion. Bishop-That should distract them maybe if where lucky you took some one out …… [Before he can finish his sentence the back door of the mansion explodes and two people emerge] Cyclops-How about we teach these amateurs how it is done Emma. Emma-Sure darling this has been a long time coming rejects! Bishop-Neal you come with me and take on Cyclops. Rachel and cannonball take on the white queen. While you wolfsbane enter the mansion and look for the professor. Ok team go! [Bishop and Neal head towards Cyclops while he shots his most powerful optic blast at Neal but Bishop jumps in the way of the blast absorbing it] Bishop-Ok rookie shoot! [Both shot at Cyclops at full power pushing him through a wall in the mansion. While Rachel and wolfsbane get by the white queen Cannonball is torpedoing towards Emma] Emma-Ahhhh!!! Cannonball-Ha! Take that you witch. [From the ashes a shining figure is seen] Emma-did you actually think that would stop me child well you have another thing coming! [Cannonball being unaware of Emma's secondary mutation of being able to transform into organic diamond he foolishly does not put up a defense] Cannonball-Bring it on! Emma-Sure [He realizes his mistake when he is punched in the face and it hurts him] Cannonball-Ow you bitc… Emma-now Sammy is that anyway to talk to your elders! [As she uppercuts him] Cannonball-what a punch! (Where the hell is the headband it must of fell) Emma-Are you looking for this? [She's holding the headband in her hand and crumbles it into pieces] Cannonball-No! Emma-ok now look deep into my eyes ow!!!!!! [Bishop shoots her in the back] Bishop-Take that! Now let's join the others Cannonball-You took your time Neal-It was fun watching you fight Bishop-Enough let's go. Storm's Team Storm-move into the house! Rogue- you got it. [As Rogue flies through the mansion she suddenly becomes still] Rogue-Oh shit it's you isn't it Phoenix-Who else my dear Rogue would be able to do this to you [As she telekinetically throws Rogue out of the battle] Phoenix-Any other takers? Storm-Take me on for size Jean Sage-Be careful storm Storm-I know what I'm doing! Phoenix-But I thought we where friends?? Storm-That is the exact reason why I will beat the living hell out of you! Phoenix-Bring it! [They both fly towards each other as Storm throw bolts of electricity to her friend with no affect since jean blocks it and counters by lifting the ruble and as it is about to hit Storm it stops] Phoenix-What??? [The ruble was stopped by Rachel's telekinesis] Rachel-No mom!! Phoenix-I'm not your mother you little brat I never was. Rachel-You don't mean that! Phoenix-Yes I do I never loved you I never will your nothing but a stinking mutant! Rachel-So are you!!!!! Phoenix-Die!!!!!!! [The ground itself suddenly engulfs Rachel] Storm-Rachel!!! [Wolfsbane is now sneaking up on phoenix] Wolverine-Not yet [Wolverine slashes wolfsbane in her belly] Wolfsbane-Oh my god I'm bleeding you monster! [As she goes back to her human form] Wolfsbane-no! Not again I don't want to be normal I…. [She is on the floor crying with Logan standing next to her with his claws at full extent] Wolverine-I'll make this quick Kid. [He raise his arm ready to drop his claws at her neck to deliver the final blow. As his hand falls he is stabbed through the Heart by another pair of claws but these are made of bone] Rogue- [CRYING] I'm sorry Logan I just had to save her I'm sorry [She retracts her claws and wolverine falls on the floor] Wolverine-thank you…. Rogue-What the hell have I done? Siryn-what you had to do Rogue Phoenix-This is futile just give in! Siryn-never! [Siryn flies and uses her natural power to produce a sonic boom directed at phoenix but finds it redirected at her Phoenix-Do you think you could stop me fool! [Siryn's blast is then thrown directly in her throat. She tries to scream but nothing comes out. Tears run down her cheeks as she collapses from the pain] Xavier's Study Xavier-hello Sage I was wondering when you would get here. Sage-Hello Charles or may I say Cassandra Nova Xavier-Smart girl not even the x-men have figured me out. Well Beast did and you see he's in critical care right now. Sage-you monster! Xavier-Monster I??? No you all are the monsters the freaks the outsiders. Sage-how dare you! You hypocrite! Xavier-Time for you to die now Sage Sage-How are you going to accomplish that old lady] Xavier-Not me him Sage- cannonball (oh no his headband is missing) [Cannonball charges and hits sage at full speed] Sage-Ah! [She falls and faints] Xavier-Stupid child! Outside of Mansion Phoenix-Your team is pathetic ready to die? Storm-Ready Phoenix-Good! Bishop-Ready Storm Phoenix-What? Storm-Shoot! [Neal and storm both shoot at bishop who manages to transmit the energy given to him and redirect it at his opponent] Phoenix-Ahhh! [Phoenix falls to the floor] Phoenix-you think that can stop me [the phoenix powers rise] I am fire incarnate I shall not be stopped! [She flies and is ready to attack] I will unleash my wrath on all of you! Storm-OH no [Phoenix brings down asteroids from the orbit above] Storm-everyone gather around me maybe I can protect us! (I hope I can) [Suddenly a force field surrounds them] Rogue-Who is that? Skids-Me! Storm-Thank God for you Skids! Skids-Oh I finally came to my sense thanks to Sam. (Feels good to use my powers again) [Phoenix falls from the sky drained and a man on a wheelchair shows his face] Xavier-Hello to one and all and now its time for all of you to die Storm-It is over your prime defenses are down give yourself up Xavier! Xavier-He's not here anymore Cassandra is in the building! Storm-Jean warned me about you! Xavier-you should have listened and stayed away! Oh and Storm I would like to introduce you the new students of the Xavier Institute now children kill them all! Storm- take them out but don't wound them Rogue- (No I cant hurt anybody else) [The x-men charge the students except for Rogue. When one student suddenly sends a charge of electricity that strikes the X-men] Storm-Not even a scratch amateur Bishop-Storm our headbands are offline Neal-oh no! Skids-What headbands? Magma-no time. They're attacking! Storm-I'll take care of it! [The air around them becomes cool and faster. When Storm has enough power to make a hurricane type winds] Storm-I cast you all away! [All of the students are thrown towards the mansion where now only Xavier and cannonball stand] Xavier-Now your all mine! [As Cassandra uses Xavier's telepathic gifts to turn the remaining X-men on each other] Xavier-Oh this is so much fun watching friends tear themselves apart! [Magma transforms into molten lava, Storm calls upon the elements, Neal is suddenly surrounded by fire, Bishop removes his guns from his belt, Cannonball flies into the air, and Skids powers her force field. While Storm brings together a weather onslaught upon them. She notices how far Cannonball has flown away and throws 100 mph winds that throw him into space! Magma shot's Neal with a burst of lava only to find it does not affect him at all. Neal counters but finds his power levels minimizing because of Storm's weather patterns and is hit by Bishop with a punch to the face! Followed by a knee to the stomach and hitting him in the back with his gun! Neal goes down hard then Magma decides to go after Storm who notices this and sends a rush of electricity towards her. Magma raises a wall made out of Lava to protect her. They both begin to retaliate with lightning bolts and lava balls. Skids approaches Bishop by the back and tries to hit him with a kick but Bishop grabs her foot and throws her on the floor. He aims his gun at her and does not hesitate to shoot, but luckily Skids managed to activate her force field, which pushed Bishop away dropping his gun. Skids then picks it up aims and shoots Bishop in the chest! Bishop still moves towards her while she keeps shooting until the big man falls onto the floor Skids approaches him but has dropped her force field Bishop opens his eyes and with one punch Skids is down! While Magma figures out a way to hit Storm, the ground begins to shake and an enormous amount of lava emerges above Storm and hits her! Bishop then approaches magma who shots at him with everything she has which quickly overloads him. Magma very confident that she will win approaches Bishop while still shooting. At this point He has taken to much power and has to release it all! A huge Boom is heard as bishop releases all the energy back at magma. In the aftermath both fall to the ground Bishop too weak and Magma is knocked out cold. Laughter is heard in the background…] Xavier-Ha! Ha! Ha! I defeated the x-men! Now I only have the Shiar Empire to conquer. [The ground begins to shake] Xavier-What but Magma's down! [A woman rises from the Ashes] Rachel-I like my mother am the Phoenix and will rise from the ashes! It will take more than a Xavier clone.. Xavier-I'm not a clone Rachel-Shut up it is my time to speak monster you will die! Even if you defeat us others will come others will defeat you if I do not succeed, but do not worry you will die today! [Both enter the Astral Plane mentally] Astral Plane [A giant fiery bird surrounds Rachel's body as she appears and there is a female version of Xavier surrounded by snakes] Xavier- I'm going to teach you a lesson! Rachel-I have lived for many years do not let my appearance fool you monster! [Cassandra order her snakes to attack Rachel. They surround her but are turned to ash by the flames that surround her. The fire begins to consume everything including Cassandra] Cassandra-You think that can stop me you pathetic girl! [The ground where Rachel stands begins to crack as she falls into nothingness] Rachel-where am I? Cassandra- you'll see [Images begin to appear in front of Rachel of her past where she sees her Mother killed along with the X-men. Being transformed into a mutant hound made to hunt down mutants. Seeing her Askani clan die at the hands of Apocalypse. She begins to cry and whimper as her surrounding darkness begins to engulf her as well. Then everything is black Cassandra-It is over! Voice-Not quite [Cassandra and Rachel are both suddenly thrown back into the real world where a woman stands triumphant next to the crippled body of Xavier] Rachel-Rogue? Rogue-Everything is going to be okay don't worry. Rachel-What did you do? Rogue-What I had to drained the hell out of Xavier he's going to be out for a while. Rachel-No Rogue not Xavier but something else some one else a woman. Rogue-Let's help the Survivors. [The sky and everything all of a sudden turns black] Rogue-What the hell is this! Voice-A game my dear Rogue. Rogue-Who? Wait I know that voice Gamemaster! [He appears] Gamemaster-Glad to know that I have not been forgotten. This was very entertaining it just might have been the most entertaining thing I have ever seen! Rachel-how? Gamemaster-With the help of my dear Selene who helped in bringing all of you here with out you idiots noticing, Arcade who managed to equip me with the duplicate of the mansion and of Rogue's home, and Lady Mastermind who made the illusion of gateway and Australia with all this it was very easy to manipulate all of you. Now you shall all be sent back to your homes with no recollection of these events. Rachel-Why? Gamemaster-You see child I'm connected to every mind on the planet constantly invading my thoughts and these games are the only things that keep me sane! Rogue-How dare you play with our lives you son of a Gamemaster-Watch the mouth Rogue you're a lady after all. Rogue-Not after I get through with you! Gamemaster-Selene! Selene-yes Gamemaster-Mind wipe them all Selene-yes MASTER! Gamemaster-Arcade make sure they all get home. Arcade-Yes master! Gamemaster-that was quite entertaining indeed! THE END Story by-Eddie Pilares