84 Phoenix Rising
Apocalypse, cradling Charles, and flanked by several loyal subordinates, materialized before the imposing Pyramids.
"Charles, your power is captivating!" Apocalypse's smile held an unsettling charm. "I bestow upon you the honor of returning to the embrace of God. You shall become a part of me, eternal under my glory. Your power will blend with mine, shining brightly in my hand. I will rule this world indefinitely! I will reclaim the throne of God, reigning supreme over all beings!"
Charles's psychic abilities, capable of controlling others and altering memories, now in the hands of Apocalypse, meant potential global domination as everyone could be turned into his subservient slaves.
"Above all beings? Haha!" Charles erupted in laughter. "You're dreaming!"
"Dreaming? Ah, I'll preserve a trace of your soul, and you shall witness everything with your own eyes!" Apocalypse declared, mentioning Charles before striding toward the ancient Pyramids.
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Mean
"What now Alex?" Eric, filled with anxiety, turned to Alex for guidance.
Previously unable to locate Charles, the situation had changed. Eric couldn't stand by and let his old friend fall victim to Apocalypse.
"We will take him down." Alex responded with amusement.
"Just us?" Eric questioned, surveying the small group—four adults and two children. Was it realistic to take on this formidable adversary?
"We have her and above that I am here, aren't I!" Alex patted Jean on the shoulder, surprising Eric.
"Alex, are you jocking?" Eric's incredulous gaze questioned the decision. Relying on a girl not yet eighteen? It seemed unreliable.
"Don't be fooled by her age. She's a natural fifth-level Mutant; kicking your butt is child's play for her," Alex stated bluntly, showing no mercy in his assessment.
Eric's mouth twitched at the revelation. No wonder that scoundrel specifically adopted this girl. She turned out to be a natural fifth-level Mutant.
"Well, the little girl is still too young and it's too dangerous," Eric shook his head.
"With me here, it won't be a problem. I'll take down Apocalypse," Alex said nonchalantly.
"Alright," Eric said reassured.
Truth be told, after all these years alongside Alex, both he and Charles knew Alex's strength was immeasurable and perilous.
"But, teacher, I..." Jean was a bit bewildered. She thought she was just here to spectate the elder Mutants' battle, but suddenly found herself thrust into the frontline.
"Believe in yourself and in me. The Phoenix force is just your strength; control it, don't let it control you," Alex bent down, smiling as he gentlywhispered softly.
"Yeah! My teacher!" Jean beamed, her eyes determined.
Watching this scene, Eric touched his chin, wondering if leaving Anya in Alex's care would lead to any problems... Will Alex become her role model rather than him.
Alex gripped Eric's shoulder who is holding on to others and, with his other hand holding Jean's small hand, teleported them all directly onto the Pyramids.
As they arrived, witnessing Apocalypse preparing to swap bodies with Charles.
"Apocalypse, release Charles!"
Hank roared, transforming into the blue-haired Beast and charging at Apocalypse.
"Your opponent is me!"
Psylocke brandished her long knife, standing tall as she lunged at Hank.
Angel ascended into the heavens, transforming into a rapidly spinning top with razor-sharp metal feathers resembling deadly blades. A fierce roar echoed through the air as Angel unleashed the "Blade Storm," a whirlwind of lethal metal hurtling towards everyone in its path.
"Ah, kids?" Eric sneered, extending his hand and summoning a magnetic storm. Angel, with his metallic wings, found himself ensnared by Magneto's magnetic force, rendering him powerless in Eric's grasp.
Meanwhile, Quicksilver dashed towards Charles with lightning speed, aiming to rescue him from the clutches of Apocalypse. To his horror, he realized that Apocalypse's eyes tracked his every move—a disconcerting revelation.
In the blink of an eye, Quicksilver found himself incapacitated, a result of Apocalypse's swift retaliation. A resounding slap sent him spiraling through the air, leaving him sprawled on the ground like a tossed gourd.
"Pietro!" Eric bellowed in anguish, unleashing a torrent of magnetic power in a heightened magnetic storm.
"I'm fine, Dad," Quicksilver reassured, wiping a smear of blood from his mouth. Though shaken by the slap, he managed to see his father's caring side.
"Jean, it's your turn. Always remember—you're the master of the Phoenix Force. It's your power, and you control it." Alex explanated.
(End of this chapter)
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