Bab 122: Trust

"Carol been informed?" Nick Fury straightened his bow tie, casting a glance at Phil Coulson as he inquired.

"She's been notified, and she'll be here soon," Phil Coulson confirmed.

"Alright, let's head in," Nick Fury nodded, leading the way into Charles' School.

Charles appeared somewhat fatigued, having spent the day utilizing the brainwave magnifier to track down Mutants engaging in nefarious activities, leaving him drained.

As Nick Fury strode onto the campus Charles had established, a hint of skepticism flickered in Charles' mind. Why had Nick Fury come here?

Despite his puzzlement, Charles emerged to greet Nick Fury, his expression curious. "What brings Director Nick Fury to my doorstep once more?" he inquired.

"What, doesn't the Director of S.H.I.E.L.D ever take a break?" Nick Fury quipped, though his tone was light.

"Just kidding. Shall we move to my office, Director Fury? We can discuss your intentions there," Charles suggested with a slight smile.

"Haha, indeed."

...

Charles Office

"I've come to discuss the Mutant mayhem unfolding in New York City," Nick Fury replied, his smile echoing Charles'.

"The Mutant mayhem? Hasn't that already been addressed? We X-Men are more than capable of aiding you in quelling these newly emerged Mutants," Charles furrowed his brow, sensing a shift in Nick's motives.

"Exactly. Our S.H.I.E.L.D special prison is nearing capacity with these criminals. I'm hoping you can share the load. After all, as Mutants yourselves, you're more than capable of keeping these Mutants in check," Nick Fury explained, a chuckle punctuating his words.

"I can't allow these bullies into my school. It sets a bad example for all my students," Charles expressed with a frown.

"Same goes for Logan," Nick Fury chuckled casually.

"Logan is an exception," Charles retorted firmly.

"Who cares if he's an exception? We can't afford to let these Mutants loose or wreak havoc. Do you want casualties?" Nick Fury pondered, stroking his chin.

"Kill them? That's a dangerously drastic measure. Let me think... Alex should be able to handle these guys," Charles mused, considering Alex's formidable strength as the solution to the Mutant problem.

As for Magneto? That would only escalate the chaos.

"That sounds like a plan," Nick Fury agreed with a grin.

Charles shook his head, knowing full well what Nick Fury was implying. Yet, he couldn't deny that the Mutants posed a threat, and Alex had the power to subdue them. The question remained: how?

"Chief, why wait? Let's go," Charles urged Nick Fury.

Nick Fury smiled lightly. "Sorry, I'm waiting for someone."

"Alright," Charles sighed, not privy to Nick Fury's waiting game.

Before long, a figure descended from the sky, landing on Charles' campus.

"Carol?" Charles's expression soured slightly, a hint of surprise flickering in his eyes. Did Nick Fury's use of the term suggest he still harbored doubts about their Mutant status? Was there still a need to seek assistance elsewhere?

"Hello, Charles," Carol greeted warmly, extending her hand for a shake.

"Hello, Carol," Charles replied with a nod.

"We can proceed now," Nick Fury announced, a sudden smile crossing his face.

"Is this about addressing the issue with these Mutant criminals?" Carol inquired.

"Indeed. The special prison facility of S.H.I.E.L.D can no longer contain them, and only those with lesser offenses can be managed by Charles' associates. So we need to seek help from Alex," Fury explained.

"Nick, are you sure about this Alex guy," Carol remarked skeptically, though Fury seemed confident.

"Let's visit him first; he's much stronger than Charles," Fury suggested softly.

Accompanied by Charles, Carol, and Nick Fury arrived at Alex's manor.

Alex was leisurely tending to his flowers when he noticed the car parked outside. With a mere flick of his psychic power, he discerned the visitors' identities.

"The bringer bad news has arrived," Alex remarked, casting aside the watering can with a hint of irritation in his gaze as he faced Charles.

"Not at all. This time, I bring good news," Charles quickly interjected, steering the conversation in a different direction.

(End of this chapter).

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Bab 123: Apology

Alex tossed the kettle aside, fixing a glare on Charles. "Figured you weren't here with good news."

Charles coughed, attempting to defend himself. "Actually, I do have good news."

"Good news? Your visits usually spell trouble," Alex muttered.

Charles pressed on, "I'd like you to consider taking in a few Mutants this time, Alex."

"Mutants? I'm not running an orphanage," Alex stated firmly.

Seeing Charles' serious expression, Alex realized his friend was earnest about the Mutants.

"Come on, Alex," Charles persisted.

"Fine," Alex snapped.

"Hey, Alex, can you not be so... dismissive?" Charles chided.

"Dismissive? After everything?" Alex shot back.

Surprised, Charles apologized, "Sorry, Alex, I overstepped."

"Alright, let's move past it," Alex shook his head.

Nick Fury joined the conversation, "Nice to meet you, Mr. Alex. Pleasure to finally meet you."

"You're Nick Fury? Well, you've made a decent first impression. We can chat more when I've got the time," Alex replied with a smile.

"Delighted," Nick Fury nodded.

Alex had thought that Fury was a tough nut to crack, but he seemed pretty chill now, like any other guy.

"And what might your name be, beautiful?" Alex tipped his straw hat and offered a gentlemanly nod to Carol.

"Carol Danvers, but you can call me Carol, or Ms. Marvel," she replied with a smile.

"Nice name. How about grabbing dinner together sometime?" Alex asked.

"Sure thing, Alex. But let's not get ahead of ourselves. We're here on serious business this time," Charles said, his smile fading.

"Alright, no more jokes. Let's head in," Alex said, putting an end to the banter and leading the way inside with Charles.

Alex used my Psychokinesis to pour tea for everyone, then turned to Charles and asked, "So, what's the deal? Why are you here?"

"Just like I said before, we need you to take in a few mutants," Charles explained.

"But this is my family's estate, and it's mostly women here. Bringing in these troublemakers might not be the best idea," Alex objected.

"Their crimes are minor, and they're seeking redemption. Besides, since you've got mostly women here, why not hire them as bodyguards?" Charles suggested.

"Do you even know what they can do? With their abilities, they don't need bodyguards. If we're talking about protection, I know just the guy. Tony, get down here!" Alex called out to his friend upstairs.

"What's up?" Tony hurried downstairs. He'd been crashing here for a few days, finding it peaceful and tidy. No one bothered him, which was just how he liked it.

He's even contemplating whether to buy the manor next to Alex and live nearby. Despite the allure of the big city, the air pollution and noise levels are just too much.

In the suburbs, however, there's no inconvenience to worry about. With Charles School nearby, there are plenty of shops in the vicinity.

"I have a few new bodyguards assigned for you," Alex mentioned casually.

"Bodyguard? But I am safe here," Tony replied, puzzled, as he grabbed a bottle of Coca-Cola.

"Our family business is in your hands now. If you don't return to oversee things, it could lead to some unfortunate consequences," Alex added nonchalantly.

"Uh-huh," Tony muttered, looking sulky. He knew his father would come to fetch him eventually.

"Hey, Tony," Nick Fury greeted with a nod. Being one of the founding members of S.H.I.E.L.D., Howard's son was someone he needed to meet.

"Do we know each other?" Tony asked, giving Nick Fury a perplexed look.

"I knew your father, and I have to say, you're the spitting image of him in every way," Nick Fury remarked with a smile.

"Whether it was narcissism or just plain genetics, the resemblance between father and son was undeniable. Tony had inherited all of Howard's qualities flawlessly." Alex mused.