Father or Scientist? // Father or King?

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November 24, 2015

Genosha Royal Palace

Alex's Office

Two weeks have passed since the incident in the Negative Zone and more than three since Susan Storm, Franklin Richards, Medusa Amaquelin, and Ahura Boltagon came to live in Genosha.

Alex felt strange towards Reed Richards and Black Bolt.

Well, Alex remembered from the comics that no matter how many times they parted ways, Susan would always get back together with Reed Richards.

Even when there were better men who could be fathers instead of scientists.

After all, Reed Richards could be considered a science maniac.

And that was the most problematic thing in their relationship.

Alex could only think that Susan had gotten used to it or that she liked that kind of relationship.

As for Medusa, her relationship with Black Bolt was also strange.

Their relationship was more tied towards their psychic communication which they developed, so that Medusa could understand and express Black Bolt's thoughts.

In other words, Medusa is like the personal translator of Black Bolt's thoughts.

Also, Black Bolt was the kind of person who follows the rules.

That is why he took the decisions of the Genetic Council very seriously.

Even ignoring his wife's feelings.

Alex didn't really understand how in the comics their relationships were still strong.

Those guys don't care about Susan and Medusa's feelings, and just think that their love is stronger.

He didn't know where they got their confidence for that. Did they think they were handsome?

Alex was aware of Susan and Medusa's mood.

Sure, the two women were using their jobs to avoid having those thoughts.

But that was not a solution.

Fortunately, little Franklin and Ahura have helped a lot to overcome their sadness.

Also, Emma, Crystalia, Jean, Lorna, Wanda and Irene got along with them, which helped them a lot.

Alex couldn't really understand the thought of those two guys, they had beautiful and loyal women who would die for them and still end up hurting them.

With those thoughts, Alex continued his work.

"Sir, you have an incoming call from Attilan" a soft voice reported, drawing Alex's attention.

Looking at the woman in front of him, Alex had mixed feelings.

The young woman had waist-length jet-black hair, snow-white skin, a slender figure that was covered in a butler's outfit.

This young woman was the artificial intelligence created by Riri Williams.

Alexa!

Alex never expected it, but ever since Riri learned of Ultron's existence, her competitive attitude kicked in and she decided to create a body for Alexa as she believed her artificial intelligence was better than Ultron.

Thus, with the help of Helen Cho, they got down to work on that project.

Using the base of the Legion Sentinels in development, special vibranium alloys and the best materials in their hands, they created a body for Alexa.

Even Alex was stunned by this development, as he never expected her appearance to be so human.

He always expected a resemblance to Vision.

Not a great beauty.

And she was also terrifying, since as Riri used to base the Legion Sentinels, she has the Mutant abilities of most of Genosha's top brass.

And thanks to Est, Lina, and the Cosmic Control Rod, she has a source of Cosmic Energy.

In other words, Riri has created the first cosmic-level «mechanical being» in history.

If those transcendent beings knew that, they would be scared.

Even Annihilus would be crying blood.

Alex felt amused and thought about telling Galacta about it to see how she would react.

Putting that kind of thought aside, he concentrated on what Alexa informed him.

The Attilan Genetic Council wanted to talk to him.

Alex could only deduce that they found out that Medusa is staying in Genosha.

"Connect them" Alex replied.

A holographic screen appears in front of Alex and the image of ten elderly people appears on the screen, all of them have dignified appearances and are seated in a staggered manner.

They are the Genetic Council.

Looking in the background, Alex can glimpse a large hall.

Alex has to say that they try to put pressure on with their intimidating looks.

"Pleased to see you, ruler of Genosha" the old man sitting in the highest position said.

"It is also a pleasure, but what is the reason for this sudden call?" Alex responded with the same cordiality.

Since they decided to communicate formally and without the presence of Black Bolt, it seems that the members of the Genetic Council have their own plans.

"I see Mr. Wayne is very busy so I won't beat around the bush... we know you are protecting an important person in our country who broke very important laws and has become a criminal, I hope Mr. Wayne collaborate and can hand her over to us" the old man said with seriousness and a calm expression as if he were talking about a common criminal and not the queen of Attilan.

"...You really put me in a difficult position. Now I'm in a relationship with Crystalia Amaquelin, so to avoid problems, I can make a deal with you, what do you think of that?" Alex replied, pretending to put on an expression difficult, as if they were pressuring him.

The elders of the Genetic Council exchange glances.

Alex notices that and internally scoffs, as he more or less understands what they're up to.

"...You Mr. Wayne know how difficult it is to break the laws of our country, we are already giving you a lot of face by having this type of meeting" the old leader said with a dignified expression.

Alex wants to roll his eyes at how shameless these old men are.

"Reduce by 70% the cost of medicines and raw materials that we sell to Attilan for three years. Also, in any other business we have, you will have a 40% discount" Alex said lightly as if it were nothing.

Instead, the faces of the members of the Genetic Council changed to one of disbelief.

Since they really never expected that situation.

For a moment the place fell into a strange silence.