The Gathering
Division-X gathering…
Charles and Erik eventually make the call once they complete their side of list. Amethyst invites them all to one of her family’ vacation mansion, where they can train and let lose as mutants. Sitting comfortably in the living room, she then introduces them four to the eight recruits.
“Hello and welcome to the Hinode mansion. In here, you will find almost any type of equipment that can help you with physical training. If you saw the wire fences outside on your way in, that is the limit of our satellite coverage.”
A boy with curly hair shoots up his arm.
“Yes?” Amethyst does not seem bothered by the interruption.
“What’s a satellite coverage?”
“The government’s satellite occasionally passes certain area on Earth in order to take a security scan. Much like a security camera,” she adds quickly when the boy frowns in confusion, “In order to give as much freedom as possible, my family installed an intermission device to send up fake images to the satellite as counter measure.”
“My name is Amethyst Proteria. Aside from being the current guardian of this house, I am also an expert in time reversal.”
To prove that, she knocks over an expensive-looking vase at her right, causing the precious relic to smash the floor into billion pieces. Some of they gape at the act, but then those gape turns to mouths hanging open when she activates her power. Red bands spin around her iris as the scenery plays back like a movie, making the vase pieces itself together and back to its original display post.
“Additionally, I work as a psychiatrist. So if you need someone to consult with, you’re welcome to discuss with me, free of charge,” she finishes off, then moves on to her left.
“This is Charles Xavier, a friend of mine and a telepath.” “Hello everyone,” he greets them with a smile. “But don’t worry about him reading your mind without permission.” At least not too much. “He is a very sensible man. Since I provided the place, he has agreed on handling the finances.”
“The woman over here is Raven, Charles’ sister. She is—” On queue, the woman transforms into her mutant appearance, with intense blue skin and fiery hair.
“A shapeshifter,” she announces proudly. The rest starts cheering and whistling as a reaction.
“And lastly, the man over there is called Erik Lehnsherr. He has the power of all things metal.” The man himself finds that he does not mind her choice of words. In fact, he thinks he rather likes it, though he does not let it show so much. He sees the woman’s lips curve into a frighteningly knowing smile from the corner of his eyes.
“Don’t be intimidated by his stern exterior. Once you get to know him, you’ll learn that he is quite a decent person to converse with.”
Erik arches an eyebrow at her. And who is she to say that? She doesn’t even know him that well.
“Now, why don’t you show us your power?”
They all stare at his direction, waiting for him to share his power display. Sighing, Erik waves his arm to the direction of a wall decoration, causing a pair of swords to float around the air. He makes a show to floating the swords in circular motions around the room, causing the crowd to ‘oh’ and ‘ah’, before he settles them back to the wall.
Amethyst looks like she is about to say something to him, but turns to the crowd instead.
“And there you go. We are the founders of Division X. Now, who would like to be the first to introduce themselves?”
The same curly haired boy shoots up his hand again. “Alright. Let’s start with you,” she points at him.
“The name’s Sean. I can make sonic waves.”
“Hank. Hank McCoy.” He proceeds by taking of his shoes, showing a pair of hands instead of feet.
“Alex Summers. Um, I’m not sure what to call my powers.”
“Angel Salvadore.” She unleashes her wings. “I spit fire, too.”
“Darwin. My real name is Armando Muñoz. I’m an adapter.”
Once the recruits from Charles and Erik’s team introduces themselves, it is time for the recruits from Amethyst and Raven’s team to introduce themselves.
“H’llo. M’ name ’s Aeron Fanen. I c’n control water.”
“Gabriel Grey. I’m not sure if I’m a mutant, but they told me I am one, so I must be.”
“Charlotte Proteria! Dreamwalker!” the little girl with teddy bear exclaims excitedly.
“She’s my cousin,” Amethyst explains. “I thought it would be great to have her practice around an older crowd.”
“Yep, yep! I’m not a kid anymore!” Charlotte sings along.
“Warren.” The blonde hunk in the suit says. “I can grow wings, too. I’d show you them, but then I have to undress.” They all laugh by his statement. “Also, I’m one of Amethyst’s patients.”
Lastly, Raven comments, “Division X sounds so long. We should just call ourselves X-men or something,” to which everyone agree.