Bab 86: Poor Apocalypse
"Why is he strong?"
Apocalypse, faced with Alex's overwhelming power, felt an unprecedented sense of powerlessness. The towering deity, in front of Alex's invincibility, found himself grounded.
"Let's leave here first. After I integrate Charles's power, I will come back to settle the score!" Panicking, Apocalypse decided on a "strategic retreat." He waved his hand, initiating "Space Teleportation" with a blue light.
"Want to run? Not so easy," Alex sneered coldly, instantly teleporting to Apocalypse and delivering a direct punch to his face, sending Apocalypse sprawling.
Meanwhile, Charles who was released landed on the ground with a grin.
Storm continued casting lightning bolts at Alex.
"Hey, you're relentless! Your attacks are useless against me. He was planning to abandon you and escape. Are you still attacking me?" Alex shouted at Storm, who floated in the air.
"..."
Storm felt helpless, having unwittingly joined the thief's enterprise, and it wasn't that easy to disengage.
"Don't be foolish. Come down!" Alex beckoned to Storm. "Come down and stop fooling around. You haven't made any serious mistakes. Cease it as soon as possible or else."
"It seems I have no choice but to surrender," Storm sighed, shaking her head. She deactivated her powers and descended to the ground.
Storm had been against Apocalypse's plan and had wanted to abandon ship long ago. Now, hearing Alex's words, it seemed there wouldn't be a "reckoning in the fall," so she surrendered smoothly.
On the other side, Apocalypse's other two knights were also subdued, leaving Apocalypse as a disarmed commander.
"Damn! I am a god, the sole master of this world!" Apocalypse stood up, shouting at Alex.
"Yeah Yeah Yeah, don't you have anything else to say," Alex sneered.
Shaking his head, Alex remarked, "Didn't you say you wanted to turn me into sand? Well, then, I'll show you who turns into sand."
Alex stared at Apocalypse, extending his hand into a fist and then slowly opening it.
Apocalypse stared, and in the next moment, his figure transformed into a puff of yellow sand, dissipating into the air.
Apocalypse, the world's first Mutant, completely vanished from this world.
"Alex, is this your true power?"
An unbeatable foe, Alex had not only defeated but obliterated him. This left Eric and the others horrified.
They had speculated about Alex's strength, but there was no frame of reference. Today's battle laid bare the extent of Alex's power. No, they still hadn't seen the full extent of it. Even a formidable adversary like Apocalypse was utterly crushed.
Having been with Alex for so many years, they knew he was strong, but no one had fathomed the true depth of his power. This level of strength, if wielded with malevolence, would be unstoppable even with their best efforts.
"Why are you all staring at me like that? Apocalypse is done for. Shall we not head back and celebrate?" Alex chuckled, looking at the assembled Mutants.
"I was planning to go back and celebrate, but Alex, if you're so thrilled to see me in misery, why bother saving me now?" Charles shot Alex a dissatisfied glare, expressing his frustration.
Alex couldn't help but chuckle at Charles's anger. Despite Alex's formidable abilities, their forty-plus years of friendship stood as an unbreakable bond.
"I saved you first, and you're fine now. But when it comes to rescuing those students in your school, things might get dicey. Besides, seeing you in a bit of a panic is quite entertaining," Alex remarked, shrugging casually. He then turned his attention to Charles, who looked both embarrassed and exasperated.
"You asshole," Charles chuckled, shaking his head. He couldn't help but inquire, "You mentioned something about my students. What happened?"
"This isn't the best place for a chat. Let's head to my place. I'll have the servants prepare dinner, and we can catch up," Alex suggested with a slight smile, keeping it brief.
"Join us," Alex added, glancing at the three knights of Apocalypse who stood nearby.
"But... we were enemies not long ago," Storm expressed disbelief.
"We are of the same kind brothers and sisters. You haven't made any irredeemable mistakes. Even if it was all because of Apocalypse, come on!" Alex smiled, extending a hand to Storm.
Bab 87: Alliances
Alex strolled into his grand manor, a demeanor of confidence accompanying him. His face bore a smug expression, a reflection of the power he held.
"Just when the world was plunging into chaos, Stryker made his move with a squad of Mutants, raiding your school, Charles. The students, your prized possessions, were rounded up and taken to his accursed lab. It's been a while now, and I reckon your students have been turned into Stryker's lab rats," Alex disclosed.
"Stryker, that cursed man," Charles uttered, his anger palpable.
"I'll make sure he pays for this," Eric vowed with equal intensity.
"Care to take a wild guess who I spotted in Stryker's twisted laboratory?" Alex inquired, shaking his head with a chuckle.
"Logan, isn't it?" Charles pondered, his mind piecing together the puzzle.
Jumping fifty years into the past, Charles delved into Logan's memories, discovering that his metal bones underwent a ruthless transformation at the hands of Stryker's experiments.
"Ah, the very same. Despite his memory loss, I think he might be persuaded to join the X-Men if you reach out to him," Alex suggested with a light laugh.
"Dad!" Several voices interrupted the conversation, a seven-hour time difference spanning the continents. Anya, waking up in Egypt, greeted her father, who was in New York at six in the morning.
"Melissa, did we wake you?" Eric's gentle smile adorned his face as he embraced Anya, his stubble playfully grazing her cheek.
"Hmm, ticklish!" Anya giggled, pushing away from Eric's affectionate grasp.
Quicksilver, observing from the sidelines, couldn't help but envy the father-daughter bond. He, residing in the basement, lacked such familial warmth.
"Why stand there gawking? Join in!" Alex playfully nudged Quicksilver, pushing him toward Eric.
Eric reveled in the family reunion, and Alex, with a smile, shook his head. Charles, observing from a distance, seemed lost in thought.
"Honey, you're back?" Raven, clad in pajamas, emerged from the room, well-aware of the events in Cairo. Confidence in her partner's abilities shielded her from worry, trusting that he could handle any danger that came their way.
"It seems like it's bothering you," Alex chuckled.
"Are you Mystique?" Storm noticed a shift after the Swiss incident. Some excitement crept into her demeanor as she reached out, holding Raven's hand.
"Well, yes, that's correct," Raven replied, slightly puzzled by Storm's excitement but nodding subconsciously.
"Fantastic! You're my idol," Storm exclaimed with excitement.
"Idol..." Raven smiled. It turned out Storm was a small fan. She proudly glanced at Alex and left the scene with Storm.
Alex laughed, shook his head, and turned to Angel and Psylocke, asking, "So, what's your business here? Are you joining our party, or are you heading out?"
"Charles's Mutant school aims for peace between inspirational people and Mutants. Eric's Mutant Brotherhood seeks human recognition of Mutant social status. Since you're also a Mutant, you have choices. As for me, I'm just neutral and lives to live a peaceful life but if someone messes with me then....," Alex explained to Psylocke and Angel, gesturing towards Charles and Eric.
Eric approached with Quicksilver, and Anya.
"All brothers and sisters, whether you desire a life of anonymity or not, we support your decision. We won't force you," Eric interjected, breaking into the conversation.
"Humans capture us, throw us in confined spaces surrounded by high-voltage fences, making us fight for our lives. I've had enough of humanity. I choose to join the Mutant Brotherhood," declared Angel, deciding to align with Eric's party.
"Welcome, my brother," Eric said, reaching out to hug Angel, his face beaming with joy.
Angel's strength was a significant addition to Mutant Brotherhood, boosting Eric's cause.
"I used to work in the black market. The boss there treated me well. If one day we can achieve peaceful coexistence between Mutants and humans, that would be truly great," Psylocke shared, recounting her experience before moving to Charles's side.
"You're welcome to join my school; we have mutant children. Perhaps you could be a teacher to guide and educate them," Charles said with a welcoming smile.
"Happy to be a part of it," Psylocke responded with a warm smile.
"Hey Alex, shouldn't a situation like this call for breaking out some of your wine collection that you've been saving for years?" Eric asked, looking at Alex.
"Come on, you two. Is my wine the only thing on your minds all day?" Alex retorted sharply, giving them a disgruntled stare, like two old troublemakers.
"Haha, who else would appreciate your best red wine if not us? Don't pretend like you're not thinking about it, Charles," Eric laughed mischievously.
Alex couldn't resist the banter and headed to the cellar, pulling out a bottle from his 1921 wine collection—a sixty-year-old wine that promised a delightful taste.
When it came to friends, Alex never held back.
(End of this chapter)
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