L.A. Presents: Spider-Man Episode 9: Enter The X-Men (Part II)

The next morning at the Xavier Institute, Darnell is passed out on one of the couches in one of the various dens in the mansion. He has a baseball hat over his face as he snores loudly grabbing the attention of the now awakened Sam Guthrie. He walks over and gives Darnell a little push on the leg. Darnell-Huh, wha-what? Sam-You okay? Darnell-*sleepily* Yeah…yeah. Sam-What happened to ya? Darnell-The usual, drinking….bar fight….and laying the smack down with Wolverine. Sam-You got into a bar fight with Wolverine? Darnell-Not with him, we were fighting everyone else. Sam-I bet that will be the X-Mansion rumor for this morning. Darnell-Heh heh heh, Gambit and Rogue showed up but most of the crash test dummies had been crash tested. Sam-*laughs* Come on man, let me get you something to get rid of that hangover. Darnell-Funny thing is I don’t even have a hangover but I will catch you to the kitchen. Darnell hops off the couch and follows Sam to the kitchen. Upstairs in the dormitories, Aquia walks out of her room stretching and yawning as she makes her way to the bathroom. As she approaches the door, it opens letting a lot of shower steam escape and Piotr walks out only wearing a towel revealing his very huge and muscular body. She gasps and blushes as he walks out drying his hair with another towel. Piotr-Oh, excuse me. Didn’t think anybody else was up otherwise I would have on more appropriate attire. Aquia-And who says THAT isn’t appropriate attire handsome? Piotr-*blushes* Um…well….erm….oh. Aquia-I was wondering if after some breakfast if I could try out your training facility. I think it is called the Danger Room? Piotr-You want me to take you? Aquia-Yes, unless you don’t think you are up to it? Piotr-No, I mean, yes! Sure, I will take you to the Danger Room. Aquia-Goody, see you after breakfast cute stuff. Aquia winks her eye and then closes the bathroom door. Piotr grins a little bit and continues walking down the hall to his room. A few rooms down the hall, Rachel and Josh are lying in the bed. Josh-Well good morning beautiful. Rachel-Thank you ogre but you can keep your dirty thoughts to yourself. Josh-Not fair to read my mind. Rachel-Life isn’t fair so sue me. Rachel hops out of bed and pokes her tongue out at Josh. Josh raises his eyebrow as he sits up in bed. Josh-You talked to D? Rachel-Sort of, I don’t think he has made his mind up about staying here yet and he seems to not want to talk about it. Josh-I can understand how he feels. He was just getting comfortable with New York and not to mention his powers. Rachel-Yea maybe moving here is not all that great of an idea after all for him. Not after he is just now starting to settle in. Josh-We still have two more days so just give him time. Now, how about that morning kiss? Rachel-*frowns* How about your morning breath? Dragon breath… Downstairs in the eating areas, the students and teachers are making conversation and eating breakfast. Allison glances over at Darnell as he is talking to Sam and Chamber. Allison-So, what do you guys think of him? Allison turns her attention to Kitty and Rahne as they gaze at Darnell like schoolgirls and smile religiously at him. Allison-Hello earth to Shadowcat and Wolfsbane! Do you two ditzy chicks hear me? Kitty-Yes we hear you but we don’t have to acknowledge you. Rahne-*sighs and barks like a dog* Kitty-Calm down or you will freak out and turn into your wolf form. Allison-Sheesh, I think I am going to sit where the girls aren’t being catty and wolfy at the same time. Allison gets up from the table and walks towards Bobby. Bobby-Was sup? Allison-Nothing much Popsicle. Bobby-Hm, is Wolfsbane and Kitty still all bubbly over Spider-Man? Allison-You would think they were his groupies if they were wearing the right clothes. Bobby-Then I guess you didn’t see them yesterday? Suited up in their uniforms and make up from here to damn Mt. Olympus. Allison laughs as Darnell talks Sam and Jonothon. Darnell-Whoa, so your jaw and a portion of your chest is gone? And your speech is only through telepathy? Jonothon-Yes. Darnell-Funny thing is you still have your british accent. Sam-That is true. What is it like in California? Darnell-Ah man, it is great. Awesome beaches, great weather, and the women…oh man the ladies are great. Sam-I always wanted to visit there. Darnell-Well next time I go to visit, holler at me playa and I might take you with me. Sam-No way, thanks man! Darnell-No problem man, gotta have someone to cause chaos with. Suddenly a announce speaker sounds and Professor Xavier begins speaking. Prof X-Will the following please meet me in the subbasement War Room. Wolverine, Gambit, Rogue, Shadowcat, Iceman, Spider-Man, and Wolfsbane. Sam-Wow, he called you too Darnell. I wonder what’s goin on? Darnell-Not sure but I guess I will find out. See you guys later. Darnell stands up and follows Gambit and Rogue out of the eating area towards the main elevator. Closely behind Darnell, Rahne and Kitty rush up as they wait for the elevator door to open. Gambit-Wonder was goin on? Sounds like a mission. Darnell-Oh yeah, then why would Xavier call for me too? Rogue-Not sure sugah, no telling when it comes down to the Professor. The elevator door opens and Darnell, Gambit, Rogue, Rahne and Kitty enter. Kitty and Rahne-How are you this morning Darnell? Darnell-I am cool. So you two are Shadowcat and Wolfsbane? Didn’t know your codenames, very cool. Both of the girls blush a very bright red as the door opens and they exit the elevator. They walk down the illuminated and high tech walkway and pass through a huge circular “X” shaped door. As they enter, they see Wolverine, Iceman, Professor X and Rachel as they are getting ready for a debriefing. Prof. X-Okay, I will begin. There has been a huge mutant activity disturbance in these coordinates. Logan-Wait a sec, isn’t that where the Master Mold was destroyed? Darnell-Um, Master Mold? Bobby-The Master Mold was a huge robotic machine that produced Sentinels….massive mechs that have one purpose and that is to seek out and destroy mutants. Darnell-I heard about those. They were suppose to police mutants and yet their secret agenda was to capture them. Prof. X-True, amongst other things. Just imagine an even larger Sentinel that creates them like an assembly line. Darnell-Damn… Prof. X-I want all of you to fly to those coordinates and investigate. This sounds rather peculiar that mutant activity would be in this area but nonetheless it deserves some looking into. Rachel-Darnell, I thought that maybe you should go with them. Just for you to stretch your legs out some. Darnell-Oh great, throw me into the frying pan. Logan-Well kid, if you are not up to it… Darnell-I’m in playa. Prof. X-Excellent, good luck on your mission X-Men and god speed. They all leave out of the War Room when Rachel grabs Darnell by the hand. Rachel-Hey…. Darnell-Yo. Rachel-Be careful out there D. Darnell-I will, and thanks playa. Rachel hugs Darnell as he follows Iceman into the hangar. Inside there is a colossal black jet and Darnell drops his jaw as he gazes at it. Iceman chuckles as the jet’s ramps lower underneath. Iceman-She is a beauty isn’t she? We call her the Blackbird. Darnell-Impressive, very impressive.. Both of them walk up the ramp and Darnell takes a seat and activates his D.V. Darnell-You know, I don’t think I should go completely spider while with you guys. He presses a few other buttons on his D.V. and his uniform has some different variations on it. The small red spider on the shirt is now a small red X. The large red spider on his jacket is now a huge red X. The spiders on both gloves are now both Xs and only the small red spider on his upper left chest on the jacket is the only spider visible. Iceman-Nice makeover. Spidey-It works. The rest of the X-Men board the jet in their uniforms. Rahne and Kitty rush to get a seat near Spider-Man while Wolverine and Iceman begin preparations for takeoff. Spidey-Exactly where are those coordinates again? Iceman-It is in great state of Montana. Spidey-You are kiddin right? Montana? Logan-Yep, where the buffalo roam. Gambit-Maybe we could get some wings to go, no? Rogue-Ain’t no wings like some good down south wings. Iceman-Okay kids, brace for takeoff… The Blackbird begins moving and the runway lights up on opposite sides. Iceman throttles up and it begins speeding out blaring. Spider-Man grabs the arms of the seat as they begin soaring even faster out of the runway and into the air. Rahne-Nice Xs on your uniform Spider-Man. Spidey-Oh thanks, if there is any media anywhere I didn’t want to tarnish my name no more than it already is. Logan-Smart ass. Rogue-I wonder what mutants would be bull headed enough to hang around an old Sentinel factory? They really must be itchin for a good lickin. Logan-It smells like an ambush to me and I like surprises. Iceman-All right kiddies, ETA is now 40 minutes. Spidey-Man, this bird can really move. Kitty-Yeah, it also has a great stereo system but they never use it. Spidey-Hm, we might have to do something about that. Gambit-So what is the game plan? Logan-Split up into teams and search the factory. Iceman-Remember, any new findings while searching are to be reported via communicators. We are here, prepare for landing. Back at the Mansion, Aquia is in the Danger Room as Colossus prepares her simulation training in the Control Room. Aquia-These uniforms are actually comfortable. Piotr-Are you ready? Aquia-Fire it up! Colossus activates the panels and the Danger Room hologram mocks the scenario of an underwater terrain. Aquia swims gracefully under the water and then stops. She spreads out her arms and legs and the water begins whirl pooling very quickly. Piotr-Computer, what is happening? Computer Voice-Mutant in Danger Room is absorbing large quantities of water. Piotr-What!? Exactly how much so far? Computer Voice-Mutant has absorbed 180 gallons and still absorbing. Piotr is in bewilderment when he hears this and then changes the program to any ocean simulation. Aquia stops absorbing water and begins swimming at a very fast pace but not moving her hands or feet. Computer Voice-Mutant is now reaching speeds at 60 miles per hour and counting. Her skin physiology is made to propel her through water at such speeds and counting. Piotr-Amazing. Aquia leaps out of the water and lands on a sandy beach where there are flat circle targets. She aims at the targets with her hands and releases a powerful concussive force of water destroying all of the targets with great accuracy. Computer Voice-Mutant uses water that is absorbed through the body as forceful blasts at her will but she must absorb water first. Piotr-She is extremely gifted. List all mutant abilities, computer. Computer Voice-Mutant abilities are water controlling abilities, healing powers, water absorption, hydro blasts, underwater propulsion swimming, and an aging process that reduces her to a early teen age of 15 and then back to her original age as a metamorphosis. Piotr-I have got to tell the Professor. Aquia enters the Control Room and walks towards Colossus. Aquia-Well, how did I do? Piotr-I would say pretty well but that is an understatement. Aquia-Great, because I want to be an X-Man. Meanwhile in Montana, the group of exited the Blackbird and is now walking in a huge green land field. Spidey-Um, I thought there was a Sentinel factory here. Seems like nothing more than a cow’s Thanksgiving. Iceman pulls out a small hand held device as it beeps loudly. Iceman-Yep, it is right here. Logan-How do you wanna go in? Iceman endows his entire body into ice and then freezes a large mass of the ground around him. He then walks away from the ice-covered ground as it gives away and shatters. Spider Man leans over and there is a huge tunnel descending downwards into a dark abyss. Spidey-That looks really deep playa. Iceman grins as he creates a huge ice slide that spirals downward into the hole. He continues making the ice with his hands until he feels a slight jerk. Iceman-Well, that’s the bottom. All aboard! Shadowcat jumps onto the ice and begins sliding down the spiral quickly. She is followed by Rogue, Gambit, and Wolfsbane very quickly. Logan-You know icepick, you should really give us some cushions or something. I always end up freezing my ass off. Wolverine leaps onto the ice as Iceman beckons Spider Man to follow next. Spider Man leaps onto the ice and Iceman heads in behind him. The slide twirls around for almost forever as they enter the dark abyss. Going rapidly downward, no light is seen now. The slide ends and Spider Man leaps to his feet. Gambit is holding up a playing card that is emitting a bright glow. Wolfsbane and Shadowcat give everyone lightsticks. Iceman points to the three divided tunnels. Iceman-Remember everyone, anything new is due for a report and we will check in with each other in about an hour. They give each other a nod and begin pacing down their destinations. Wolfsbane begins changing into a werewolf form and paces quickly into the dark. Spidey-What the hell!? She is a wolf! Shadowcat-You could say that. Her werewolf form provides her great vision, even great enough to see in the dark. Spider Man grins when shoots some webbing at a piece of metal in the darkness and pulls it back to him. Spidey-So can I playa. What is that device in your hand? Shadowcat-It is a mutant detector. If we run into anyone other then our group, this will let us know. Spidey-Awesome. Gambit and Rogue look around the dark tunnel as they see pieces of destroyed Sentinels. Rogue-This place gives me the creeps. Gambit-No worries, Gambit will protect you. Rogue-I ain’t afraid of what we might find, it is just all this dark and quietness. Like sumthin isn’t right. Gambit-Yeah, we better keep movin. In the other tunnel, Wolverine sniffs around and gives a curious stare. Wolverine-I know this smell from anywhere….Sabretooth. Iceman-Can you smell anyone else? Wolverine-A few others and one of these tracks is strange. Never smelt this one before but his tracks are almost…not tracks. Like they barely touched the ground. Spider-Man and Shadowcat walk up on Wolfsbane as she finds a door. Wolfsbane-Found a door. Spider Man great, I will knock it down. Shadowcat stops Spider Man and points to a button panel on the side of the door. Shadowcat enters a few numbers and the panel lights up and the door opens. She winks at Spider Man as all of them enter the small room. Shadowcat-Iceman, come in Iceman. Iceman-Go ahead. Shadowcat-We have entered a small room and it looks like it has a pc in here. Can’t tell what for because of the darkness. Iceman-Cool, try to see if it is functional and report back in. Always be careful, Logan has picked up Sabretooth’s scent. Shadowcat-Oh not that maniac. That is affirmative, Shadowcat out. Shadowcat walks toward the computer and tries to turn on the power. The pc lights up and begins booting up. Spidey-No power or lights, but the pc works. Wolfsbane-Not too mention that we don’t know what other mutants are here. Spider Man looks over into a dark corner in the room and grins. Wolfsbane-Spider Man, where are you… Suddenly the room illuminates as Spider Man pushes up a switch. Spidey-Well, I guess that will brighten things up. Shadowcat gasps as she unveils some info on the computer. Shadowcat-Oh my god, these are blueprints…for a new type of Sentinel. Spidey-Are you sure? Shadowcat points to the top of the screen that has the title “Shadow Sentinels”. Back in the other tunnel, Rogue and Gambit are startled by the sudden appearance of light. Rogue-Where did all these lights come from? Shadowcat on communicator-Attention team, we found a power switch for all lights. Gambit-Thanks, now I can see all the cards. Shadowcat-Also found a pc with some blueprints of a new kind of Sentinel. Iceman-Stay where you are Kitty. The rest of us will meet you there. Wolverine-Well, looks like somebody was trying to raise a few demons here. Iceman-It doesn’t make sense. Mutants are here and new blueprints for Sentinels? It doesn’t add up. Sabretooth-Well maybe we can cut you down on that adding. Iceman and Wolverine turn around quickly to see Sabretooth and Pyro standing on the far side of the tunnel. Wolverine gives a low growl and extends his claws. Wolverine-I knew I smelled a walking piece of trash. Sabretooth-What’s the matter little man? Not happy to see an old friend? Pyro-Well let’s give them a warm welcome! Pyro pulls out a lighter and ignites it. Using his abilities, he makes the flame into a huge inferno and thrust it at Iceman and Wolverine. Iceman reacts quickly begins making an ice barricade in front of them to block the fire. The sound of fire and ice makes an erupting noise throughout the facility. Rogue-What was that? Gambit-Don’t know, but I gotta feelin we gonna find out. They begin running towards the end of the tunnel when the ground below them begins quaking violently. Rogue begins slowly hovering in the air using her powers. In the distance, Avalanche and the Blob are standing. Avalanche-See, even I can make the earth move for two X-Men lovers. Blob-That was a terrible pun. Meanwhile on a lower level, two more mutants are sitting at a computer screen. Fastrax-Our guests have arrived, why don’t you welcome them my dear. Shriek-You got it, Fasty. Fastrax opens a comm link to all of his mutants. Fastrax*comm link* Now that all of our friends are here, put on your protective hearing gear now for phase 2. Fastrax nods his head and Shriek opens her mouth unleashing a fierce and nerve wrecking sound. The vibrations from the sound shake the entire facility. The X-Men and Spider-Man cannot bear the terrible sounds and they pass out while the other mutants watch in entertainment at their torment. Fastrax-Bring them in, everything it going according to plan. TO BE CONTINUED….