Capítulo 10: Chapter Ten: Interview
"Uh, Hello..." Ben felt a little awkward meeting this guy. He knew the 'Bayville Sirens' were different. When he watched them from the shadows the night before, he had seen them use abilities like; levitate objects faze, through things and send balls of plasma out that explode. So it wasn't hard to believe they were a part of a much larger group of powered individuals.
"Well I guess you may be wondering why we have take such an interest into you." Charles said casually.
'That was an understatement' Ben couldn't help but think.
Charles seemed to smile at something but Ben barely noticed before he started talking again, "Mr. Scarlet, I'm sure you might have noticed in this world many people are gaining abilities some believe are superhuman powers."
Ben remained silent he wanted to understand where he was going with this explanation.
"Its difficult for some to believe, but human kind is still evolving. Some of the ability users in this world are what are being referred to as Mutants, while some are not..."
"Except that technically speaking I'm not a mutant." Ben interrupted wanting to establish this fact.
Some of the X-men looked surprised except for Scott and Xavier. Nodding in understanding Xavier continued. "That would explain why Cerebro was unable to locate you. It is designed to scan for the X-gene... Well there is a lot to explain about Mutants but suffice to say it is a gene located inside Mutants which grants us these abilities. I've established the Xavier Institute to train such gifted individuals much similar to yourself in the use of abilities they use."
"But if you're not a mutant... How did you get your powers?" Kitty asked interrupting the Professor once again.
"Well... I'm not sure you would believe me."
"Let me guess." Scott said. "You were bitten by a radioactive spider."
Ben waved a hand. "Of course not!"
"Yeah Scott! Don't be ridiculous!" Bobby joined.
"I'm a clone of a guy who was bitten by a radioactive spider." He pointed out with a smirk under his mask.
Everyone looked at him with a mixture of surprise, astonishment and suspicion.
"I swear... Well at least I'm pretty sure I'm the clone." Ben pondered this. He wasn't totally certain, but it also didn't really matter either. The way he saw it was there was just two Peters and two Spider-man it was better for the world that way. The way Peter had embraced MJ that night, it had to be real. Ben remembered his feeling for both of the great loves in his life, MJ and Gwen... Gwen who was now gone. Her clone was out there somewhere but Perhaps it would be for the best for her to have a life without Spider-men and the dangers that followed them.
"You realize you're putting us all at risk of exposure with your little hero bit." Wolverine said coolly.
"It's not a bit." Ben bristled. "We do this because we have to. This isn't some sort of game to us. I do this because I was given great power... And a damned better man than you taught us that with Great Power comes great responsibility... Do you think it's some kind of dream dealing with people who want to kill you? That don't care who gets hurt in the process?" He hated when people just passed off his efforts as just playing dress up. "Or just decide to hurt you not caring who gets killed along the way... The only thing worse is knowing that if I quit... Those maniacs will still be out there. Hurting people because they can! So forgive me if I don't particularly care about your opinion." Ben said frustratingly at an apparently annoyed Logan.
Xavier quickly interposed himself between them. "Please! Logan... Now is not the time." He gave Wolverine a look then turned to Ben.
Hoping Jean and the other girls are listening to the masked person about his experiences in his line of work he continued to placate the Spider. "I ask you to forgive us for the way that sounded, but Wolverine in his own way is correct, in that there is a reason we mutants prefer to remain in anonymity. If we were to be exposed under the wrong circumstances... the potential for misunderstanding and panic is immense and could result in a wave of anti-mutant hysteria."
"Frankly there are those mutants who believe that conflict with humanity is inevitable. They are convinced that the only chance for mutant survival lies in a violent struggle. We are opposed to this. Mutants and humans must be able to reason together but to do that, we must await a time when conditions are more favorable for revealing to the world of our existence. I believe that you can understand that the wrong sort of exposure can twist even the best actions and intentions into something unpleasant."
Ben reluctantly nodded in agreement.
"Yet it is also true that the world is better off for having heroes among its marvels." Xavier added appearing to consider something.
"So what is it you want with me?" Reilly asked
"We would like you to join us." Xavier replied. "Even if you aren't a mutant, your skills and abilities would be a considerable asset to us. And I believe our mutual association would be of benefit to you as well. It would be an opportunity to possibly help millions."
Ben thought carefully for a minute.
"I want to accept but I will have certain conditions, and I also want to see what you guys have to offer. If that is okay?"
"And what will these conditions be? " Xavier asked calmly.
"First is that I owe a great deal to someone in Bayville. He helped me when I had nothing because he decided it was the right thing to do, and while I intend to pay forward what he gave me, I still intend to do anything I can to repay him and his wife."
"Not unreasonable. We'll see what we can do." Xavier promised impressed by the young man's integrity. "Second?"
"Second is that I still have an obligation here in Bayville. I'm not going to give it up."
"I think we can work out an acceptable compromise on that. Is there anything else?"Charles asked
"Yes. I'll give you my identity when I officially join but not Spider-man's. Don't pursue it. Even if we learn he's the clone, I have no intention of EVER telling him. I'm not going to wreck his life over a meaningless so called 'truth'. Agreed?"
"Agreed."
Magneto's Lair (The next day)
Magneto was surprised when Sabretooth returned. He noted the faint traces of finger shaped scars still on Creed's face.
"What happened?"
Sabretooth scowled as he reached for some burn cream. "Even with mutant healing this still burns like hell."
"Where is the Scarlet Spider?"
"Don't know. Didn't see him. The guy that did this sure weren't him but whoever he is... I'd hate to be someone he was really-mad at.''
"Could we recruit him?" Magneto asked intrigued.
"Doubt it. He's got his own agenda and I'm guessin' he ain't gonna take to taking orders from anybody. Take my advice. Leave this one alone and let someone else get in his way.''
Magneto smirked at the vicious Mutant before him. If it was someone that gave him a run for his money, then it was definitely someone he needed on his side.
Downtown Bayville (Later that afternoon)
'Randy Green' aka Mystique stood waiting at the bus stop arms folded and unhappy. She had gotten the call from Jameson that Peter Parker would be arriving to assist her in investigating both the Scarlet Spider and Spider-man. The latter whom was now presumed to be heading for or already in Bayville looking to confront his copy.
Professionally, Randy Green had no cause to object Jameson's assignment of Parker. Him being known for his ability to find the notorious wall crawler might be a particularly valuable asset, but Mystique on the other hand found very little to like about this situation. She certainly didn't need this human looking over her shoulder. She would keep him in the loop as much as necessary in regards to the Scarlet Spider, but as far as she was concerned, their investigations would be completely separate.
A young man with dark hair got off the bus at that moment.
"Peter Parker?"
"Yes?" Peter couldn't understand why he felt the tiniest twinge in his Spider senses. Probably just nerves. He's out there somewhere. Peter thought to himself. He needed to find him as soon as possible. Unfortunately having a resident specialist wouldn't be too welcome.
"I'm Randy Green. Mr. Jameson said we would be working together." She held out her hand politely.
He also shook it politely. "I hope you don't take this the wrong way Ms. Green but I think that we'll cover more ground if we work different angles."
Inside Mystique smiled. So Mr. Parker has his own angles to play... Works for me!
"No offense taken." She smiled a touch. "I understand completely Mr. Parker..."
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