Bab 57: Injury
Hi, everyone. I wanted to let you know that Moira is actually Moira MacTaggert. I thought her name was actually Moira. I will edit out the old chaps soon.
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As the chaotic scene unfolded, Charles clutched his head in agony.
"Hold your fire! Hold your fire!"
Moira grabbed the satellite phone while Roar frantically attempted to contact the fleet. However, the relentless barrage continued, oblivious to their pleas.
"Did you witness it, my comrades? Humanity has declared war on us!"
Eric turned to the tumultuous sky, arms outstretched. "An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth! I'll make them understand the fury of our retaliation!"
Amidst the deafening roar, a colossal magnetic storm surged into Eric's being, sweeping toward the heavens in response to the bombardment.
The potent magnetic storm swept out, captivating all the overwhelming artillery shells and suspending them in mid-air.
"Well, I'll be a biscuit seller!"
The officers and soldiers of the two fleets were utterly dumbfounded by this spectacle. One individual resisting the onslaught from two fleets? Was he even human? What manner of creature was this!
"Tell me, how does it make you feel?"
Pointing to the magnetically trapped shells, Eric turned to Mutant behind him, frustration evident. "We just saved the world! We halted a nuclear war and saved countless human lives. And this is how they repay us?"
"Damn it!"
"Fucking scoundrels!"
The Mutants seethed with a mix of pain and anger.
They had fought tooth and nail to save the world, to stand up for humanity, and yet this was the reward they received. Why treat them like this, fellow humans?
"Charles, humans aren't interested in living peacefully with Mutants. This is their response to us. This is their stance toward us!"
Eric bellowed at the sky, "Everyone, war has been unleashed! It's time to fight back!"
Eric extended his hand, summoning a massive magnetic storm. Shells and missiles changed course, hurtling back towards the fleet. Roar echoed as they streaked through the air.
"No! Stop! Erik, stop!"
Charles sprinted towards Eric, desperately trying to hinder his retaliation against humanity.
"Boom!"
Disrupted by Charles, the missiles under Eric's control plummeted, albeit for a fraction of a moment.
"Charles, wake up, partner! Your approach is all wrong! Dead wrong! People won't ever warm up to us! No matter how much you try to butter them up, they'll still show us the cold shoulder!"
Eric shoved Charles aside, took command of the shells, and unleashed a barrage toward the fleet.
"No! They just haven't grasped our true worth yet. Give them time, and they'll come around! Eric, war isn't the answer. Cease this madness!" Charles shouted, charging at Eric once more.
"Should we just stand here and watch?" Raven turned to Alex, panic etched across her face, uncertain of what action to take.
Emma and Jessica wore similar expressions, their eyes fixed on Alex, waiting for his decision.
Other Mutants mirrored the confusion. Faced with humanity's betrayal and a sudden onslaught, emotions of pain, sadness, grievance, helplessness, and anger swirled within each of them.
"If you don't watch, what else can we do? Support? Well, whom do you support?" Alex spread his hands, nonchalant. He opted for neutrality, steering clear of alliances. Let them sort out their mess. If either side sought his aid, he'd lend a hand – that's the extent of it.
"Yeah! Whom do we help?" Everyone exchanged uncertain glances, at a loss.
Gunfire erupted. Moira didn't hesitate, lifting her gun and firing at Eric.
Metal bullets were nothing but a jest to Magneto. With a flick of his hand, Eric deflected the bullets effortlessly.
Recalling the original storyline, Alex knew that Charles ended up paralyzed from a bullet to the spine. Attempting to intercept the bullets aimed at Charles, Alex managed only a slight deviation; the bullet struck Charles in the abdomen.
"What..."
Charles fell to the ground, the pain evident on his face. Alex's hasty maneuver had spared Charles' spine but left him wounded.
"Charles!"
Witnessing the scene, everyone panicked and rushed towards Charles.
"Charles, are you okay?" Eric tossed aside the controlled cannonball, assisting Charles and extracting the bullet from his abdomen.
"Moira, you traitor!"
Enraged, Eric seized Moira, crushing her neck.
"No, it's not her! It's you! It's you, Eric!" Charles, in pain, accused Eric.
Alex hurriedly approached Charles, examining the wound. "Luckily, Charles got off easy. The bullet passed through his abdomen without hitting his intestines."
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Bab 58: Parting Ways
"No! I never aimed to cause you harm, Charles. I apologize; it was unintentional, my brother."
Regret filled Eric's voice, and he wore it on his face.
"Brother? We... ain't brothers!"
Charles dismissed Eric's attempt at comfort with a wave of his hand, fixing a cold stare upon him.
"Uh..."
Eric's expression froze, and he released Charles, exhaling a long breath.
Alex, standing beside Charles, lent his support and warned, "Don't make any sudden moves, or your insides might find their way out."
Charles, with a perplexed expression, thought, "Can't you hold your tongue for a moment?" The anger from earlier had dissipated.
Observing Charles' speechless reaction, Alex couldn't help but smile. In the original timeline, Charles suffered a gunshot wound to the lumbar spine, rendering him paralyzed from the waist down—an unfortunate turn of events that impacted not just his mobility but also his dignity, with involuntary loss of bodily functions.
How could someone as esteemed as Professor X be burdened with such a predicament? It seemed incongruous. Luckily, at this critical juncture, history took a different turn.
"Alright, I'm making my exit!"
Eric cast a glance at the assembly, a tinge of sorrow on his face, and declared, "Humans are launching attacks, and there'll be more to come. I'm fighting for Mutant kind, for their future! To shield us from human aggression is my mission!"
Gazing around, Eric looked expectantly at the crowd and posed the question, "Is anyone... with me? Will anyone join me in the fight to safeguard us from human threats?"
"Are we reaching a crossroads here?"
Eric's words weighed heavily on the hearts of those present.
Could it be that comrades who fought shoulder to shoulder and brothers who stood by each other were now on the verge of parting ways?
"Human attacks on our people are inevitable."
"We stand united to protect our people!"
These words resonated deeply with many, the prior barrage of cannonballs serving as a testament to humanity's stance against them.
"Count me in!"
The Azazel rose and walked towards Eric.
"I'm with you!"
Riptide stood up and approached Eric.
"And I!"
The dragonfly flitted through the air, its iridescent wings catching the sunlight as it gracefully landed by Eric's side. The hot desert wind swept across the scene, making the encounter even more dramatic.
"I'm not sure who's right in this conflict! But... I'm tired of the discrimination," she declared.
Darwin hesitated briefly before rising and striding towards Eric. "I reckon protecting' Ussss is more crucial than safeguarding' humans. We're the underdogs here."
Sonic also joined Eric's side.
Looking at his comrades, Eric turned to Alex. "What about you, Alex? Will you come with me?"
Alex shook his head, his voice calm but firm. "Eric, I prefer a stable life, but remember, whether it's Charles or you, we're Mutant brothers. My manor's always open to you and the kids. We're in this together."
Eric smiled and nodded, appreciating Alex's loyalty. While remaining neutral, Alex pledged to assist others in need.
"Alright then...!"
With hands joined, the group created a powerful spectacle. The red devil initiated a teleportation, and they vanished.
"Alex, are you still keeping that neutral stance?" Charles asked Alex, who seemed unfazed.
"I did say that, didn't I? Protecting the rear logistics is my game. The rest is up to you," Alex replied.
Charles, his eyes determined, retorted, "Well, it might seem a bit evasive or like a retreat, but a peaceful life is valuable to many of us. Not everyone wants to be in the thick of a fight."
"Maybe your way of thinking' has its merits. The future's a mystery," Charles conceded, smiling.
With a wave to Alex, Charles led them onto a plane. "I'll be at your manor often, Alex. Keep a good bottle of wine for me!"
"Absolutely! You're always welcome," Alex replied, extending his hand. With a magnetic force, he lifted the plane into the sky.
"Now, how in tarnation do we get back?" Emma, one of them, asked as they stood on the deserted island.
Alex chuckled and said, "I have a daring idea."
The three women immediately protested, but Alex, with a mischievous grin, gathered them in his arms. Activating the red devil's teleport, they were whisked back to the New York manor.
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