[X-men Fic] Amendsverse The Time of Famine

Disclaimer: Everything belongs to Marvel just borrowing it for my own and hopefully the amusement of other fans.

This is a fic in my Amends verse of interconnected fics. It is part of the Apocalypse Rising storyline that is set in the main verse while the events of Journey Through Time are happening to Rachel and company in the side story.

Contains: Highlight to read: Abduction, violence, body alteration by comic book science

The Time of Famine.

He sat on the bench wishing it was the weekend already so Sammy could come spend some time with him. Ever since the last of his power faded and he moved out of the mansion he’d been finding it difficult to adjust the only reason he didn’t take off to go beg Cytorak to give him his power back was Sammy. He got up and started to walk away when he heard something behind him. He may not be the juggernaut anymore but he was still slightly faster and stronger than a normal man with his build. He dodged the strike and was surprised to see a cat woman.

“Who are you?” he asked as he dropped into a fighting crouch, “and what do you want?” He could see other folks in the park running away he just hoped one of them called help. He dodged the next blow and retaliated landing as hard a blow as he could manage now.

“I see your power is not completely gone that must be why you have been chosen,” She said smiling darkly. “Rejoice Cain Marko is your time now you will be Famine one of my Horsemen when I assume the throne of Apocalpyse.” She then moved much faster than before and injected him with something from a needle she pulled out of no where. He felt dizzy and realized she must have drugged him with something.

He came to strapped down naked in a strange pod. He could hear the catwoman arguing with someone. “My Lord not him why must he be given such an hornor after he rejected our lord?” He struggled but what remained of his strength wasn’t enough to break his restraints.

“Be silent Anias you will bring me the one chosen to be War or you shall never be the heir of Apocaypse.” A dark voice said full of command. “Now go and do not fail me.” He struggled again as a man he recognised from the X-men’s briefings walked in. “Now Cain Marko I shall begin your transformation into Famine.”

“Your wasting your time I ain’t a mutant and what little power I got left is fading fast,” He said and saw Ozymandias pushing a button and device lowered down. It lowered needles connected to hoses and stabbed into him. He watched as red liquid began to flow into his body and he saw his skin at the injection site changing to grey.

“It doesn’t matter the changes wrought by your time as Juggernaut still exist only the power flow from Cytorak was stopped causing you to use up your reserves,” Ozymandias said leaning down. “The blood of Apocalypse is the first step to changing the source of your power from that dark demon to the vitality of other organisms you will spread Famine across the land as you grow stronger and stronger.”

The End.

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[X-men Fic] Amendsverse Beginning of War

Disclaimer: Everything belongs to Marvel just borrowing it for my own and hopefully the amusement of other fans.

This is a fic in my Amends verse of interconnected fics. It is part of the Apocalypse Rising storyline that is set in the main verse while the events of Journey Through Time are happening to Rachel and company in the side story.

Contains: Highlight to read: Violence, abduction,

Beginning of War

She watched him as he left the conference where he’d been speaking as a representative of Xavier’s school. She wanted to kill him for his crime in denying her the chance to give her body over to their lord and allowing him to be reborn through her. Still a small part of her found the idea of making him serve her as a horseman appealing even if she’d much rather rip his heart out.

She motioned for the squad of Clan Akkaba members she had brought along dropped down and attempted to subdue him. She knew that he would defeat them all and took great pleasure in lining up the shot with her rifle that would lay him out. Normally she prefered to capture her pray with her own two hands but she dared not risk letting her temper get the better of her. If he died she would not get a chance to claim her rightful place.

She watched as he fought back against her followers. She was a bit disappointed how quickly they were going down these were supposed to be high ranking warriors but she should have known the leader of the x-men would win. She lined up her shot and took it. He tracked the dart that embedded in him and released an Optic blast at her location. She dodged and watched as he fell if she’d been any slower he’d have killed her. She was definitely coming around to him being her war.

“Bind him tightly.” She said to those who failed her. “I will not have your failures compounded by him escaping.” She smiled at them then, “We must get him to Ozymandias as soon as possible.” Now just one more left and she could begin working toward her true destiny.

“Let me Go Anias,” Cyclops said from where his head was strapped into the ruby quartz helmet that kept him powerless. “You have to know the X-men will find me and you’ll pay for this better for you if you let me go.”

“Be Silent dog,” She said angrily. “You will serve as War for me when I take Apocalypse’s throne until then just be quiet. He almost looked as if he was going to speak again but then he got silent. She watched him carefully and noticed he was attempting to work his hand free. “You will not escape.” She stood up and injected him with another dose of the drug to knock him out she would take no chances with this one.

The End.


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[X-men Fic] Amendsverse And Lastly Death

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This is a fic in my Amends verse of interconnected fics. It is part of the Apocalypse Rising storyline that is set in the main verse while the events of Journey Through Time are happening to Rachel and company in the side story.

Contains: Highlight to read: Abduction, scenes of brainwashing and body alteration

And Lastly Death

She flew toward the office of the X.S.E. feeling like she was going to pass out at any second now. She had been up all night flying back from investigating a possible lead on Remy and the others disappearance. She could feel her fire giving out as she only had half of Sunfire’s power to work with she should probably land and walk the rest of the way but that was too slow she had to see if any more information had been found out.

She was hit then by a net that carried her to the ground. She burned it off feeling light headed this was the worst time to be grabbed. “When I get my hands on you I’ll,” she never got to finish as she was hit with a dart that made her feel even worse and she blacked out.

She opened her eyes later to find herself strapped into a strange pod there were three other pods in the room that were closed. She then saw Ozymandias leaning over her. “Welcome Rogue I have to admit I am a bit disappointed that Anias tells me you were the easiest of the three to catch.”

“You’re the one who took Gambit and the others?” She asked horrified. “What kind of game are you playing Apocalypes is dead and gone why do this again?” She struggled but her powers were still burned out and she couldn’t seem to light herself on fire.

“The heir of Apocalypse will be chosen soon,” he said smiling darkly. “You will serve as the final horseman Death for the new Apocalypse.” He then frowned at her. “But in answer to your original question I only took some of those missing Gambit is not among them whoever took him was not me.”

“Your lying you have to be,” She said but an apparatus lowered that began to inject her with something. “What are you doing to me?” She felt strange and it wasn’t a normal feeling. “Stop it.”
She was beginning to get woozy.

“Be silent and accept the blood of Apocalypse it will unlock your full potential and make you truly Death.” She couldn’t stop herself from closing her eyes and her last thought was if by some chance he was being honest was to wonder who had really taken Remy.

The End.


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[X-men Fic] AmendsverseThe Choice

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This is a fic in my Amends verse of interconnected fics. It is part of the Apocalypse Rising storyline that is set in the main verse while the events of Journey Through Time are happening to Rachel and company in the side story.

The Choice

He stood there as Bishop called out in the mausoleum for the Witness to appear. It had taken two weeks to track down who sent the package that exploded in the middle of the school grounds. The fact several of the X-men and associates had vanished before and during that two weeks made him even angrier. He wasn’t leaving this place until the bastard who took Rachel away from him was dead no matter how long it took. “You don’t have to shout Pup,” a voice said and they both turned to see the old man. He smelled like Gambit and he popped his claws. “Put those away Logan, you will see Rachel again how soon is just up to you.”

“So Courier’s father was correct you were the one who helped restore him to his original form and had him deliver that package as thanks,” Bishop said clearly determined to keep playing cop. “Are you behind the other disappearances, Cyclops, Cain Marko, Rogue,...” He shoved Bishop out of the way and headed toward the old man. “Wolverine wait we need answers?”

“And I’m going to get them by cutting them out of his hide,” He said aiming his claws at him and then was frozen stuck as if he was trapped in glass. “Let me go you white haired bastard.” The witness just taped him and sent him crashing into the wall.

“In answer to your question Pup,” The witness said turning to Bishop. “I was only responsible for the unexpected time travel of Rachel Grey and the others who disappeared with her.” He shrugged his shoulders. “You’ll just have to wait and see who took the others but you’ll be finding out in the next few days.” Once the old man’s back was turned completely away from him he leapt up and headed for him only to feel himself frozen again.

“Wait out side pup, Logan and I need to discuss some things in private.” He glanced side ways at Bishop and nodded his head as much he could. Bishop didn’t look happy but he did head out side. “Now Logan let me blunt mon ami you don’t stand a chance of laying a finger on me but because I know how much the girl means to you I will send you to her if you want me to.” The Witness waved his hand and he could move. “However, before you go you need to speak to the lady who I did this for as a favor.”

Suddenly they weren’t alone there was an old woman there with familiar markings on her face. “Hello Logan,” she said and at her voice he just knew who it was. “I’m not your Rachel not completely but I am a part of her I am Mother Askani.“

“You’re the reason Ray and the others got yanked by this dirt bag cajun,” He said pointing toward the Witness who seemed completely undisturbed. “Why on would you do that your younger self?” He really hoped she had an answer.

“Because this is necessary,” Mother Askani said. “Rachel will return to you in seven months stronger for having gone through this and it will help the two of you build a better future for yourself and your children.” She then looked sad. “I know you have no reason to trust me but don’t take the witness’s offer if you go this world won’t be worth coming back to.” She vanished then and the Witness was smiling.

“Time to make your choice,” The Witness said and that’s when Bishop charged in with a horrified look on his face. “So the conflict Begins go hep the X-men or go to Rachel make your choice Logan?”

“Let’s go Bishop,” He said turning back he didn’t know what kind of attack was going on but he couldn’t leave them in trouble. Ray wouldn’t forgive him if they came back and everyone was dead cause he left. “I won’t forget this Lebeau you’ll pay for this some day.”

“I pay every day mon ami, in ways you can’t even imagine,” The witness said and then was gone as if he’d never even been in the crypt.

The End.

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[X-men fic] Amendsverse The Dark Riders Strike

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This is a fic in my Amends verse of interconnected fics. It is part of the Apocalypse Rising storyline that is set in the main verse while the events of Journey Through Time are happening to Rachel and company in the side story.

Contains: Highlight to read: Character Death, Violence, Mention of Rictor/Shatterstar

The Dark Riders Strike

“Any luck yet at all,” Rictor asked right on time. He shook his head and knew it was only a matter of time before he took off on his own trying to find Shatterstar. He could understand how the kid felt but they had no leads at all about any of the confirmed disappearances. He’d had a special version of Cerebro built inside the core of providence to scan for them world wide and still hadn’t found a trace. The control consol beeped then. “It finally found someone?”

“Yes,” He said pulling up the screen and frowned. “It found Strong guy but this says he’s... Brace for impact,” He yelled just as the impact rocked Providence.. He forced himself to his feet out of the debris and looked out the shattered windows. He could see the entire Island was cracked from the impact zone where Strong Guy was standing his skin turned a vivid red and familiar implants sticking out of his back.

“We are the Dark Riders, For the Glory of the Heir of Apocalypse all who failed the original master must die,” A loud voice shrieked and he recognized Banshee another of those who disappeared yelling. “Genesis and Caliban you are sentenced to death.” He saw the several of the other missing and someone he hadn’t expected Sunfire lowering down from a Sphinx shaped ship. He recognized from the history books as one of Apocalypse’s most famous toys.

He noticed Rictor had taken off yelling for Star he knew he should go after the kid because Shatterstar wasn’t himself anymore but he didn’t. Rictor was on his own he had to find his son he’d never expected to get him back and he wasn’t going to lose him now. He started making his way through the ruined buildings toward his son’s quarters as quickly as he could. He heard it then gunfire from Dom’s guns.

The Gunfire ceased as he rounded a corner Domino was laying dead, but he didn’t have time to grieve he kept going and several feet away he saw his son dropping dead at the feet of M. He knew she was a victim just like the others but it didn’t stop him from wanting her dead for killing his son and Domino. In response to his rage suddenly he was filled with a terrible power, he hadn’t felt like this since the lobotomy that burned out his powers. He could feel the power waiting for him to give in so he did. The blast of psychic fire destroyed M her limited invulnerability couldn’t stand up to it. He knew with this power he’d make everyone responsible pay and then the went black as pain exploded in is head.

The End

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[X-men fic] Amendsverse The Fall of the Dark Riders

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This is a fic in my Amends verse of interconnected fics. It is part of the Apocalypse Rising storyline that is set in the main verse while the events of Journey Through Time are happening to Rachel and company in the side story.

Contains: Highlight to read: Character Death, Infidelity, Archangel/Psylocke,

The Fall of the Dark Riders

“We shouldn’t do this anymore,” He said as he was finishing getting dressed. “At least not before I file for divorce.” She knew it bothered him to be going behind his wife’s back to be with her. She felt incredibly guilty as well even though she couldn’t seem to stop herself. The worst part was that she wasn’t even sure it was love motivating them or if it was just the memory of love.

“Warren, you’re right that we need to stop this but I’m not sure you need to leave your wife.” She knew they needed to have this discussion now. “I think we rushed into this and now isn’t a good time for the two of us to be in a relationship.”

His response was cut off as the cabin they had been using was destroyed by an incredibly loud scream that left her unable to hear anything. She did manage to shield herself and Warren with her tk though and as she shoved the debris off them saw they were under attack by three of the Dark Riders who recently attacked Cable’s base. Wild Child leaped on Angel while she saw Banshee getting ready to scream again.

She used her TK to seal his mouth and felt a bit guilty at the pained expression on his face just before she then slammed him into the ground. She turned back and sent Wildchild flying away from Warren to her horror before Warren could even get up he burst into fire. The fact her ears were still not working cause of Banshee’s scream made the entire thing even worse as she watched him silently burning only hearing his scream in her mind from her telepathy. Then he was just gone Sunfire had turned up the heat enough to vaporize in him seconds so that his healing factor couldn’t save him.

She felt the heat as he turned his attention toward her. She reached out and seized their minds. She felt the defenses whoever brain washed them had put in place and knew it might kill her to break through them but she didn’t care. She poured everything she had into shattering their minds and even as she felt something inside her head scream and die she collapsed then.

After that she dreamed she saw New York in flames and Jean smiling as fire surrounded her. “No,” she said as she opened her eyes to find herself in a hospital room. “Where am I?” She asked not expect an answer everything was silent no minds near her.

“You are on Genosha,” Charles Xavier said shocking her. “We need to talk.” He said as he moved his hover chair over toward her. She couldn’t sense any thing from him and knew then that her telepathy was gone again.

“The Dark Riders?” She asked ignoring the pang she had gotten used to losing it once she could deal with losing it gain. She was doing her best not to think about Warren being dead. She could tell he was struggling to tell her something. “Charles I already know about my telepathy being gone I knew the risk tell me did I stop the Dark Riders?”

“You did they are in another room where I will try to reconstruct their minds and bring them back to their true selves,” He said tiredly. “Elizabeth I do not know how to tell you this but the bioscans show that you are pregnant.” An image flashed before her eyes then of a dark haired young man with wings just like his fathers. “Betsy?” Charles asked concerned but she couldn’t bring herself to speak.

The End.

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[X-men fic] Amendsverse Awakening

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This is a fic in my Amends verse of interconnected fics. It is part of the Apocalypse Rising storyline that is set in the main verse while the events of Journey Through Time are happening to Rachel and company in the side story.

Contains: Highlight to read: Mention of Character Death & Mention of infidelity,


Awakening

He opened his eyes to extremely harsh light and felt himself laying on a soft mattress. “Welcome back Nathan you are extremely fortunate,” Xavier said and he turned his aching head to see him. “I was beginning to think you were beyond my ability to reach but I am glad to have been proven wrong.”

“Where am I?” He asked looking around this wasn’t the medical bay on Providence and it didn’t look like the mansion either. “The Dark riders killed my son, what happened after I was knocked out somehow?”

“You were not knocked out, you suffered a powerful psychic stroke from using your powers with such a damaged mind if you ever use your powers again you will not wake up from it,” Xavier said clearly warning him. “You have been unconscious here on Genosha for the last three weeks the surviving Dark Riders are in the next room still comatose from their defeat at the hands of Psylocke”

“Did they kill anyone else,” he asked quickly with three weeks of time. “And what happened to Providence is it still afloat or did the damage done to it cause it to sink?” There was technology on the island he didn’t dare let fall into the wrong hands.

“Caliban, Wolverine, Angel and most of the other survivors of Apocalype’s former horsemen are dead,” Xavier said shaking his head. “Magnus and Shola working in tandem transported Providence here after the island was evacuated,” Xavier said. “It is currently sitting in Hammer Bay until you can decide what you wish to do with it.” He wondered how Fury and the rest of the world liked his island moving into the Genosha quarantine zone. “As I’m sure you can imagine Director Fury and the world leaders are not amused by it being here.”

“I’ll bet,” He said as he struggled to sit up and fell back. “Have you made any progress on who created the Dark riders and what they wanted?” He was pretty sure he already knew and when he saw Xavier shake his head. “So you haven’t found out if Stryfe was responsible or not.”

“Stryfe was not responsible I have been keeping tabs on him ever since Rachel told me where he is,” Xavier said shocking him. “He still has no memory of his previous life and the dark riders are still so traumatized by Betsy’s psychic scream that I cannot find any information on our new enemy in their heads. He tried to get up again but couldn’t. “Do not strain yourself Cable you will be bedridden for quiet a while longer the damage you did to yourself is extreme I am amazed you even survived using your powers to kill Monet.”

“Professor,” A familiar voice said and they both turned to see Psylocke walking into the room. “I had another vision this time it was a blue scarab and I knew it wanted to spread.” She then slumped to the floor.

“Betsy your body is still suffering the side effects of you burning out your telepathic powers,” Xavier said as he moved his chair over toward her. “You should stay in bed if these visions really are the work of your precognitive powers and not just mental trauma we will deal with them later.”

“There may not be a later Professor, I dreamed of Warren burning but I thought it was just my guilt over our affair but I was wrong I can’t be wrong again professor I need to know.” She sounded unstable and he was worried for a moment but Xavier reached out and telepathically calmed her down.

“Don’t worry child we will deal with things go back to bed you need your rest after all you have your child to think about,” Xavier said carefully and Betsy got up and left. He watched as Xavier turned around. “Yes she is pregnant but I don’t know if the child will make it she is under tremendous mental and physical strain following what happened.”

“All right Xavier what’s really bothering you?” He asked. “I just saw you send away someone who needs you just to stay in here and talk with me so spill it?” He could tell Xavier was debating. “Come on Xavier out with it?”

“There are still four people missing and we know what Apocalypse always did in a sets of four,” Xavier said and he could tell the other man was building up to something. “Do you think Apocalypse could have found some way to return to life?”

“No, I destroyed him completely but he did have followers out there and the Dark Riders were screaming about acting for the heir of Apocalypse.” He thought about what Xavier said earlier. “If it isn’t Stryfe then it most likely means one of his followers finally claimed his throne and is now moving against us.” Xavier’s silence revealed exactly how much that idea disturbed him. He needed to work on getting up and finding out what was going on as soon as possible.

The End.

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[X-men fic] Amendsverse The First Candidate

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This is a fic in my Amends verse of interconnected fics. It is part of the Apocalypse Rising storyline that is set in the main verse while the events of Journey Through Time are happening to Rachel and company in the side story.

Contains: Highlight to read: Violence and Character death

The First Candidate

“Die,” She called as she attacked the blonde woman who had been named as the first Candidate to take Apoclypes throne. “You will not be the heir only I shall.” She managed to slash the woman across the face this was going to be easier than she thought as she advanced suddenly the woman looked up her face already healing and she was flung backwards against a rock. “Release me,”She yelled but the woman back handed with a diamond fist that shattered her jaw.

“You will tell me why you dared attack me,” Candra said as she placed a finger on her forehead. She saw it then her memories about learning all about the stone and the chance to become heir of apocalypse. “So this stone will give whoever claims it the knowledge and power of Apocalypse,” Candra began to laugh. “So what Sinister and Gambit once denied me will now be mine all thanks to you.” She was dropped to the ground then. “In Gratitude I shall spare you life as I go to claim my new position.’

She would not let this woman be the heir she would fight. She jumped at her back claws extended but the woman spun and shoved a diamond fist through her. “That was very foolish Anias, as you die ask your self this how could I have been the heir if I knew nothing about this I think Ozymandias always wanted me to be the heir you were just a means to that end to tell me all about the stone.”

As she gurgled her last breaths she realized that Candra was probably correct Ozymandias had used her from the very beginning to bring about what he intended. “Good bye Anias and thank you.” Candra said as the world went black.

The End.

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[X-men fic] Amendsverse The Heir Ascends

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This is a fic in my Amends verse of interconnected fics. It is part of the Apocalypse Rising storyline that is set in the main verse while the events of Journey Through Time are happening to Rachel and company in the side story.

Contains: Highlight to read: Character death, possession, personality and physical take over of someone’s body.

The Heir Ascends

He watched as the blue glow faded revealing Candra the chosen heir of Apocalypse as she walked into the room. “Hello Candra, I am ready to show you the stone of Apoclypse and acknowledge you as the heir to his throne.”

“Before any of that I want to know was it always going to be me did you send that little fool to allow me to learn about this prize?” He was not concerned that she had seen through that. “The heir was always going to be a high lord as only an External can truly receive the stone’s gift but I intended to send her after the three remaining Externals one at a time until one of you came to claim the prize.”

“But Guthrie was missing and Selene is off in hiding licking her wounds from her last defeats but my power is ascending.” She said and he was once again amazed at the arrogance of those who thought they were immortal. “I wish I could read your mind to be sure that you are not deceiving me but for some reason it is closed to me.”

“My mind is open only to my master and until you claim the stone’s power you are not my master.” He said watching as she digested that. “If you wish to claim the stone follow me if not you may leave and I will contact Selene.” He knew she’d follow him after he said that she couldn’t chance Selene gaining an advantage. “There it is the stone of Apocalypse.” He said pointing out the large blue stone large enough for her fit inside. “You must open it by touching the activation stone then enter it to receive Apocalypse’s dark power and knowledge.”

“All I must do it touch it,” She said staring at it. “There has to be a catch surely more is required than just a touch.” He was impressed she was truly the smartest of the Externals even though her power was less than that of Selene.

“The wielder must have two things permission from me to approach and have drank the blood of Apocalypse.” he turned toward her. “You have my permission,” he said and he felt the defenses lower even she seemed to sense it. “And in that cup there is the blood of Apocalypse in it’s purest form drink and take your place as the heir.”

He remained silent then leaving her to make up her own mind. He would not say anything else her fate from here on out was in her own hands. He wasn’t surprised when the greed for power and knowledge won out over caution and she drank the mixture of his master’s blood. He watched as she walked forward and touched the stone causing it to open to recive her. She hesitated only a second longer and then stepped in side. When the screams began he smiled as he carried out his master’s will and his eternal lord was reborn by over writing the woman’s mind with a copy of his own. He watched as the armor of the stone sunk around her reshaping into an identical form to his true master. “Welcome back Lord Apocalypse all will soon be ready for your final glorious ascension.”

“You have done well Ozymandias you will play an honored role in our victory,” Apocalypse said as he walked toward him. “Yes a most honored role indeed.” He saw it then skittering up his master’s leg and turning toward him. He felt a moment of fear as he realized what that role was to be but before he could react the Scarab was attacked to him and began to borrow inside him making him the controller for all the Scarabs Apocalypes tool to spread his philosophy. He wondered briefly if there was a life after this one if Candra was laughing at him there as he fell victim to the same fate as her the death of the mind to serve Apocalypse. It was the last thought he ever had.

The End.

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[X-men Fic] Amendsverse And So it Begins

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This is a fic in my Amends verse of interconnected fics. It is part of the Apocalypse Rising storyline that is set in the main verse while the events of Journey Through Time are happening to Rachel and company in the side story.

And so it Begins

“You wished to see me Lord Ozymandias she said kneeling before him,” she wasn’t sure why she had answered his call the civil war to take Apocalypse place after his final death was ravaging what remained of the former followers of Apocalypse and their forces and she was determined to emerge victorious. However, some of the old loyalty was still there and she knew he wouldn’t call without a reason.

“Anias it is time for a new Apocalypse to be born,” He said as he displayed an image of blue stone. “This is the stone of Apocalypse that will imbue the chosen heir with all the knowledge and power of our former lord.” She stared at the image of the stone she had known nothing of his none of them did. “Our Lord wanted it kept secret until such a time as he was beyond resurrection only I was told and forbidden to speak of it until the time was right.”

“Why tell me of this,” she asked careful not to let the secret hope in her heart take over that he was siding with her in the conflict and that she would be the heir. She waited as he just stared at her as if he was seeing inside her.

“I require your assistance to gather those who will serve the new lord,” he finally said. She was careful to keep her face neutral to hide her anger at his arrogance to think she would simply serve. “I know the secret desire in your heart Anias, you wish to be the new lord and you will have your chance to earn it but first you will help me.”

“What do you mean?” She asked angrily. “How can I earn the position and take my right ful place as the heir of Apocalypse.” She could see the prize in her grasp all the had to do was claim and it would be hers.

“You must simply kill the six candidates to take his place but I will only reveal them to you after you help me gather a new set of Dark Riders to punish those who failed our former lord and a new set of Horsemen to serve the new Lord.” She stared at him and resisted the urge to try to force him she knew his power most likely still eclipsed her own.

“Tell me who I must gather for these new Dark Riders and the Horsemen I will do so quickly,” She said bowing even as she looked forward to the day that he would be the one bowing and scraping at her feet.

“The first of the new Dark Riders has been chosen he will accompany you to claim the rest,” Ozymandias said and turned as a glowing figure emerged. “Behold Sunfire leader of the Dark riders who has executed the last of the old.” He then pointed and she saw it Gauntlet’s mangled burned body. “Now go Anias, go Sunfire bring the rest of the Dark Riders so I may complete their rebirth and the work can begin.”

She turned and left the burning form of the other mutant following behind her she could feel the heat from his body but she refused to flinch. She would be the heir of Apocalypse no matter what it took.

The End.

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[X-men Fic] Amendsverse And Pestilence shall be the first

Disclaimer: Everything belongs to Marvel just borrowing it for my own and hopefully the amusement of other fans.

This is a fic in my Amends verse of interconnected fics. It is part of the Apocalypse Rising storyline that is set in the main verse while the events of Journey Through Time are happening to Rachel and company in the side story.

Contains: Highlight to read: abduction & mention of body alteration

And Pestilence shall be the first

“I have returned Lord Ozymandias with the Dark Beast as you requested,” Anias said and he could see how disappointed she was. “I must ask my Lord why not use his X-man counterpart this one’s mind is gone he is comatose and will not be of much use.”

“If you truly wish to be the heir of our Lord you must look past the surface, Anias,” He said watching her bristle at his admonishment. “It is not the mind of the dark beast I require but his body which I shall use to make the ultimate version of Pestilence.” He said and he could tell she wanted to ask but didn’t dare question him again.

“I will reshape his body to carry diseases and toxins even as I rebuild his shattered mind into a telepathic broadcaster which will call the vermin of the world to him as his cannon fodder armies of infection.” He saw understanding dawning on her face. “I leave will leave him unintelligent because what matters is his loyalty to the heir not any ideas above his station.”

“I understand Lord Ozymandias I will not question your choices again,” She said and he knew that she would question him once he told her the next Horsemen to be. “Who shall I retrieve for you now my lord?”

“The former Juggernaut Cain Marko,” He said and saw her confusion return. “Before you speak let me remind you that you just swore not to question me again.” She bowed and turned. “Bring me the Juggernaut quickly Anias the Dark Riders will be ready to strike soon and all four Horsemen must be in my hands before then.

The End.

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