Bab 117: I'm Back
As Eric's radiation flooded the streets of New York, a wave of awakening swept through the city, gifting ordinary individuals with extraordinary powers. Among them, some embraced their newfound abilities for noble causes, while others succumbed to darker inclinations.
In the aftermath, a deafening explosion rocked a bank, its walls crumbling under the brute force of a muscular figure. With muscles akin to granite, he tore through barriers as though they were made of mere tofu.
"Where is the money?" growled the imposing figure, his canine-like features twisted into a menacing snarl. He loomed over terrified bank staff, demanding access to the vault.
"Y-yes, it's over there," stammered the trembling bank director, his voice barely audible over the chaos.
Ignoring the director, the muscular intruder hurled him aside and proceeded to wreak havoc on the bank's machinery. With a brutal ferocity, he stormed into the vault, leaving cowering civilians in his wake.
As he stuffed his bag with cash, the onlookers trembled, knowing they were no match for his colossal strength. In the face of such power, resistance was futile, and the once-ordinary citizens could only watch helplessly as their sanctuary was plundered.
Rushing to the scene upon receiving the alarm, the police swiftly parked their cruiser at the bank's entrance. Gripping their firearms tightly, several officers aimed at the man sporting a peculiar stone helmet atop his head. Tension hung thick in the air, nerves taut like violin strings.
"This isn't the first time. Seems like we've got all sorts these days," muttered one officer, his voice a blend of resignation and frustration.
"Criminals or supposed street saviors, it's all becoming a blur," another chimed in, a hint of weariness in his tone.
It felt like a clash of titans, a battle beyond their jurisdiction, leaving them with no role but spectators. He'd been reprimanded for this stance countless times before.
And now, it appeared they were dealing with yet another mutant, and a formidable one at that.
"Stand back!" bellowed the muscular figure, his gesture sending the police cruiser careening away, narrowly avoided by the scrambling officers. The vehicle somersaulted several times before erupting into flames, leaving the surrounding officers to gulp nervously. Was this behemoth even within their realm of control?
The muscular man let out a boisterous laugh as he sauntered past the blockade, clutching his bag of ill-gotten gains. The officers exchanged uncertain glances, none daring to pursue.
"Should we open fire, sir?" one officer ventured cautiously.
"Are you out of your mind? Do you want to get yourself killed?" The police chief's words laced with frustration and anger.
"Stop!" A silhouette descended from the sky, delivering a forceful kick to the back of the burly man. The impact sent him crashing to the ground, his grip on the money bag loosening, causing a flurry of USD bills to scatter like confetti.
"You've are so dead bitch," he roared, lunging at Carol with clenched fists.
"Hmph, this isn't where you belong. Your place is behind bars!" Carol retorted, meeting the man's fist with her own in a clash of titanic strength.
Their disproportionate blows collided, yet it was Carol who emerged victorious, her petite frame concealing formidable power.
After a brief but intense skirmish, Carol swiftly overpowered the muscular man, confirming his identity before escorting him into a specialized vehicle designed to neutralize mutant abilities and send them to S.H.I.E.L.D's high-security facility for super-powered criminals.
Meanwhile, within Alex's manor, the television blared with news of the day's events in New York City.
"Today's seen a surge in criminal activity across the city, all linked to individuals who gained super abilities following last night's mysterious silver-white light phenomenon. While some New Yorkers have embraced their newfound powers for good, others have turned to villainy, wreaking havoc on our streets. However, amidst the chaos, numerous street-level heroes have risen to confront these super-powered threats and ensure justice prevails. Stay tuned as we hear from eyewitnesses..."
Alex chuckled wryly, shaking his head at the unfolding events. "Seems like our kind are cropping up left and right, but most seem to have a penchant for trouble. Feels like Eric's got his hands full with this mess!"
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Bab 118: A Country
Teacher, "So, this situation in New York is caused by Eric. Should we help solve it?" Jean frowned as he listened to the news.
Alex shook his head and replied, "Seriously, what's our role in this? It's only when things hit the fan that we realize why there's a divide between good and bad, just like with Mutants."
"Eric plays the tough guy, Charles plays the peacemaker. Eric's Mutant Brotherhood causes trouble, while Charles' X-Men try to bridge the gap between mutants and humans. But let's be real, it's all nonsense. A wolf raised among dogs might act friendly, but deep down, it's still a wolf. Humans naturally fear what's different," Alex explained, his tone tinged with disdain.
"But, Teacher! Wolves can be cute! They're not always scary," Anya interjected, raising her hand.
Alex couldn't help but smirk. "Your ability to connect with animals is like something out of a fairy tale. But trust me, it's not easy to see the ferocity in them."
"Exactly! The people from Russia domesticate wolves into huskies. They're not afraid of wolves at all. Your analogy doesn't quite fit!" Kitty chimed in.
Alex's expression darkened. "I was just making a point with that analogy. No need to dissect it like that."
"Oops! Sorry, Teacher. We were just adding to the discussion," Kitty apologized sheepishly, nudging Anya.
Anna giggled, finding the banter amusing. It felt like being part of a family.
"But, teacher! If Charles and Magneto's ideas aren't right, are you going to solve this problem?" Anna inquired.
"Neither Kitty nor Anya has been persecuted by humans. It can be said they're still innocent, joyful," she continued.
"But Anna is different. Not only because her abilities hurt her classmates, but also because they hurt Mutants like Iceman Bobby and Kurt," Anna explained. "Finally, her abilities harmed an ordinary guy. She couldn't forget the fear and disgust in people's eyes."
"As for Eric kidnapping her and using her to bring New York into the radiation of the machine, the ones responsible for this situation weren't met with much hatred."
"Ah, it's actually very simple," Alex interjected. "Just build a country for Mutants. A place that's solely ours. The reason big countries wield power and status is their nuclear arsenal. But we Mutants are nuclear weapons ourselves, especially me, with my control over atomic troubles. I'm a human-shaped nuclear bomb. Wherever we go, nuclear fusion and fission follow. We could plant a few mushrooms on various borders. If I ask nicely, the heads of these countries would invite me over like grandparents."
The listeners chuckled at Alex's jest.
"It's not just me, Jean, Charles, and Eric. They are equivalent to nuclear bombs in terms of deterrence. Do you know about the Apocalypse catastrophe from over a decade ago?" Alex recounted, delving into the past.
"Ten years ago, back when we were just little tykes, we couldn't even tie our shoes properly. Come on, spill the beans, teacher!" Kitty nudged Alex's arm, her voice barely a whisper.
"More than a decade back, there was this catastrophic class mutant called 'Apocalypse.' He wiped out millions in Cairo alone, turning them into nothing but sand. And get this, he even conjured up a pyramid that's still standing tall in Cairo. Plus, it triggered a global nuclear scare, with countries launching nukes into space simultaneously. All of it orchestrated by Apocalypse through poor old Charles here," Alex revealed, dropping the bombshell.
"Wow! I never figured Charles for pulling off something like that!" Kitty exclaimed, wide-eyed.
"But, do you know why Apocalypse had his sights set on Charles?" Alex teased, a hint of mystery in his tone.
"Why? Tell us, tell us!" The girls' curiosity was piqued, eager for more.
"Because Apocalypse wanted to harness Charles's power to enslave the whole darn planet," Alex disclosed.
"And then what? What happened in the end?" Anya pressed for answers.
"Well, let's just say I sent Apocalypse packing with a snap of my fingers, turning him into a heap of sand!" Alex boasted.
"Aw, come on, teach! You're not fooling anyone with that tall tale!" Anya chuckled.
"Yeah, how could you possibly take down someone as powerful as Apocalypse?" Kitty chimed in skeptically, waving her hand dismissively.
Alex's expression darkened. These kids just couldn't wrap their heads around the truth. Did they really think he was making this stuff up?
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