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The character, Skylar Medley is created and owned by the user, Human X. Skylar appears in the New X-Men (Intersperse) fan-fiction series.
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X-Mansion.....Medical room
Beast: Hmmmmm.
Daredevil: What is it, Hank? Will she be ok?
Beast: I'm afraid that her condition can't be cured.
Daredevil: What?
Beast: I'm sorry, Mr. Murdock. I examined every detail of her DNA anaylsis. Her condition was caused by her brother's power. I guess you could most likely say it's a drug.
Daredevil: But...you got to save her. You....
Alicia (old): Cough! Cough! It's...alright, Murdock.
Daredevil: Alicia?
Alicia (old): I'm going to die, anyways. Cough! Even though when I'm old.
Daredevil: Don't say such things. You will be ok. I know it.
Alicia (old): No, Murdock. Cough! Cough! I think my time...is up.
Wolverine: Hey Hank. What about my healing factor? Will it do the trick?
Beast: Apparently it won't. Matt Cortez's power is too strong for your healing factor. We may never know what happens if the condition gets worse.
Wolverine: I see.
Beast: If you think about it, Matt's power acts like a drug that could override your healing ability and could instantly kill her. Even though your healing factor did save countless lives.
Skylar: Man, this sucks.
Beast: I know what you're thinking, Skylar. But I have no other choice. I can't save her. I'm sorry, Mr. Murdock.
Alicia (old): There is something I want to tell you before I...Cough! Cough! die.
Daredevil: What is it?
Alicia (old): In Japan, Yamaguchi Industries is developing the Acolyte robots. It already happened....in my future.
Skylar: You're kidding me? No way.
Beast: Acolyte robots? I never thought such company would create such things.
CREEEAK!
CLICK!
Cyclops: It's true. Forge told us that the mass production of Acolyte robots were being made. We need to get into the company and destroy them. Or we can deactivate them for sure.
Emma: He's right. We have to get there and....
Daredevil: I'll go alone.
Cyclops: What?
Daredevil: I'll go and make sure that these robots won't harm anyone.
Wolverine: Are you crazy? There may be a bunch of robots there but that doesn't mean ya have to go right in and smash those toys by yourself.
Daredevil: That will be my problem. You guys can take care of these Acolytes. If that's alright with you, Scott.
Cyclops: You need someone to work with you. This is a suicide mission we're talking about here.
Daredevil: I only work alone.
Wolevrine: Heh! Serves you right. You need more than one to outwit these tin cans.
Daredevil: I'm the man without fear. I can take care of myself.
Alicia (old): Murdock...Cough! Cough! Do it for our future. You and myself should do it. You must stop....him.
Daredevil: Alicia? Alicia?
BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!
Daredevil: Alicia? ALICIA!
Beast: I'm sorry...Mr. Murdock.
Skylar: What? She's disappearing?
Beast: It seems that her presence in our timeline is temporary. Since she's dead, she's fading away from her existence.
Cyclops: Look....Mr. Murdock. We need to talk over with this mission.
Daredevil: Don't you dare tell me what to do. I'll do it alone, ok. Out of my way!
CREEEAK!
CLICK!
Wolverine: I gotta say he's one mean devil.
Emma: Now what?
Magneto: Let's not get these things too rational. It's too bad this lady was dead. She could have been a great help to us.
Wolverine: Nice. Very nice. Coming out of a former Acolyte mouth like that.
Magneto: What did you say?
Beast: Easy there. We don't want to start a fight. We're in the middle of a war here.
Cyclops: I heard enough. We have better things to fry.
Skylar: Man, I really feel sorry for her. I would never expect her dark future like that. I can imagine it's horrible though.
Cyclops: We're all living in harsh times, Skylar. We already encountered the same situation once.
Skylar: Really?
Wolverine: Yeah kid. The Bishop's case.
Skylar: Oh yeah that guy.
Magneto: Anyways, we need to let the young Alicia know what happened here. She maybe of great help.
Wolverine: That's why you brought here in the first place. Isn't it?
Magneto: Exactly, Mr. Logan. However, this mission won't be like the last time since we defeated Fabian Cortez.
Wolverine: Heh! You could count on me.
Cyclops: Hank, how's the so-called Mr. Flesh doing?
Beast: I have to say that the Nullifier effects are working by now.
Cyclops: I see. How long the weapon can last?
Beast: According to Forge's calculations, the effects could be permanent. But I'm not sure if it will actually work. Forge never tested on it.
Wolverine: Really? You betta tell Forge the next time to test one of his gadgets.
Beast: Yes, Logan. I'll remind him.
Cyclops: Hank, take care of Mr. Flesh. In the meantime, we'll figure out how to stop Matt Cortez.
Beast: Scott, there is something I have to tell you.
Cyclops: Now it's not the time, Hank.
CREEEAK!
Beast (low voice): It's about X-Force.
CLICK!
Cyclops: What about it?
Beast: I want to know if you're still responsible for carrying out your deadly missions.
Cyclops: Don't ask me, Hank. It's my decision and I make the rules. Got it?
Beast: So you're saying that you will kill Matt Cortez? Am I right?
Cyclops: That's not my decision to make. If things go hasty, we have to prepare for the upcoming outcome. It's the survival of our future.
Beast: What happened to you, Scott? Is this about Jean Grey?
Cyclops: She had nothing to do with my leadership, Hank. Ok? Look, I'll be going. See to it that Mr. Flesh doesn't make a single move. He may be working for the Acolytes for all we know. Keep me posted.
CREEEAK!
CLICK!
Beast (thought): I don't know what you're up to, Scott. But I don't like the sound of it.
Hallways........
Alicia (young): Daredevil, what happened?
Daredevil: Your older self is dead.
Alicia (young): What? No....it can't be.
Daredevil: Look, I have to go and do something.
Alicia (young): But....
Daredevil: Don't worry, I won't let anything bad happen to you. Ok?
Alicia: Ok...But where you're going?
Daredevil: It's time to pay a visit for Japan.
Somewhere in Japan......Yamaguchi Industries
John: So Mr. Stark, how do you like the idea of developing our latest version of the Sentinel?
Tony: Are you crazy, John? This wasn't my idea to start with?
John: I heard you were talking with Mr. Yamaguchi about the idea. I thought you would be interested in it.
Tony: I won't be part of any of this, John. I'm shutting down the Sentinel program.
John: Why...you don't like it? Tsk! Tsk! I figured you would support me on this one.
Tony: I didn't give any authorization of the program. I want to know who's behind your back.
John: No one. It's just me.
Tony: You're lying.
John: Why would I lie to a great man like you? You have a great mind, Mr. Stark. I know you're resisting my control.
Tony: What? What are you talking about?
John: I tried to repgrogram your mind so that you could work for me. But I guess it won't work that way.
Tony: What is your goal here, John?
John: My goal is to conquer the entire world. But not this time.
Tony: What do you mean?
John: The Acolytes.
Tony: What? The Acolytes? I thought they were disbanded long time ago.
John: You may thought so. But they are still active these days. They don't give up on humanity that easily.
Tony: Are you one of them? Are you a mutant?
John: Yes, I'm one of them. It's precise to say that I'm also working for them.
Tony: I should have known. You tricked me thinking I could work for a guy like you.
John: It's true I tricked you, Mr. Stark. That's how a wonderful mind works. You do have a wonderful mind but I couldn't control you further than that.
Tony: That's quite enough.
John: Is it? These robots are not actually Sentinels but they're the Acolyte robots who will serve our leader.
Tony: What? You don't mean....
John: No, I'm not talking about Magneto. He's not one of the Acolytes anymore. But we do have someone special in our grasp. Someone who can vanquish humanity in a blink of an eye.
Tony: I won't let you.
John: Sleep Mr. Stark. Sleep.
Tony: I won't...I...Ah!
THUD!
John: Akira!
Akira Yamaguchi aka Technopath: Yes, master.
John: I want you start working on your communication skills with these toys.
Akira: At once master. Anything else?
John: That would be all. Your father will be very proud of you.
Akira: What about Mr. Stark here?
John: Don't worry, I'll take care of him. He won't be sleeping that long.
Gambit's apartment.....
Ryan: Gambit, what is your actual job?
Gambit: Why don't you tell me, mona ami?
Ryan: What?
Gambit: You no working for Damage Control.
Ryan (thought): Crap! How did he know?
Gambit: You want to know how, man? Guess what? You have some friends waiting for you.
Ryan: Whom are you talking about?
Gambit: Let's just say they wanted you badly.
CRASH!
SMASH!
Ryan: What the....
Sheila Johnson aka Fearless: Hello Ryan. It's about time. We have been waiting for too long, handsome red eyes.
Gambit: I wouldn't want to wait for a beautiful woman like you, cher.
Sheila: As if...Now Ryan. You better come with us.
Ryan: I knew it. You tricked me, Gambit. What's your deal here?
Gambit: Just need some cash, man. That's all.
Jack Willis aka Interrogator: I have a question for Ryan. You better answer it right. Are you a mutant now?
Ryan: No, I'm not a mutant.
Jack: Correct. You die.
FZZZZZZZZZZZZ!
Jack: Huh?
Sheila: Jack, move out! It's one of his cards.
BOOOM!
Jack: Ahhh!
Sheila: Urgh!
THUD!
Ryan: What the....What happened?
Gambit: You were in a state of interrogation, mona ami.
Ryan: What?
Gambit: Jack here asked you a question. He forced you to answer. If you answer it right, he would have killed you.
Ryan: Are you saying that's his mutant power?
Gambit: Yeah sure, why not?
Tommy Jackson aka Hydrate: You traitor!
SPLASH!
Gambit: Watch out! He has Hydro-Man's powers.
Sam Dane aka Voltage: I'll kill this Cajun thief for sure.
ZZZZZZZZAAAPPP!
ZZZZZ! ZZZZZ!
Gambit: Whoa man. I no like electric stuff, you know.
Ryan: Crap! I bet these guys were sent by John Sanders.
Gambit: Yeah man, I know.
Ryan: Tell me something you don't know.
FZZZZZZZZZ! FZZZZZZZ!
BOOOM! BOOOOM!
Sam: How about I give you a shock? You red-eyed traitor.
Gambit: Come and get me if you can, mona ami.
FZZZZZ!
BOOOM!
Sam: Ahhh!
THUD!
Landlord (Shift): Hey, what's going on here?
Ryan: Oh crap, it must be the landlord.
Gambit: That's no landlord. He or she is a phony I say.
Ryan: What?
Gambit: Show your true appearance, Shift.
FZZZZZZZ!
BOOOM!
Landlord (Shift): Arrgh!
THUD!
Gambit: On a second thought, you don't have a true appearance. My bad.
Tommy: You won't get away with this.
Sheila: I'm sensing a fear here. Ryan, you don't have the strength of steel now. I bet you afraid that you think you couldn't fight without your powers. Isn't that right?
Ryan (thought): What? What is this? I'm....trembling with fear. Is she inducing my fear? Or is he sensing it?
Sheila: Yeah, that's right. Give me all you got. Give me your strength.
Ryan (thought): No, she can only sense someone's fear deep within. In that way, she can convert that person's fear into giving her superstrength. I shouldn't let her have it.
Sheila: YES! I FEEL MUCH STRONGER! YES!
Ryan: Crap. I...can't move. I must....move.
Flashback.....Fighting ring.
WHACK!
Stick: Get up Ryan. Get up!
Ryan: Argh! Oh man.
Stick: Never back down. Do you understand? You should know what it takes to be great fighter. You may have been strong as hard steel. But there are ways that your strength can be increased to tenfold. Are you a fighter?
Ryan: Yes, I am. I never back down.
Stick: That's right. But if you do, you will never get a chance to bring your enemy down. Use your real strength for a change.
Ryan: Is this what you thought Mr. Murdock? How to become a great fighter?
Stick: I always give harsh lessons, kid. Don't expect the easy way out. Now get up and face me. Will you back down? Are you willing to give up?
Ryan: NO! I WON'T BACK DOWN! AAAAAHHHH!
Present......Gambit's apartment
Ryan: AAAAAAHHHHH!
Sheila: What? My strength...is wearing off. No...But...how?
Ryan: A great wise man once said, never back down on an enemy once he or she has an advantage. And that's you.
Sheila: What?
Ryan: AAAAAHHH!
BASH!
Sheila: AAARGH!
SMASH!
THUD!
Ryan: Sorry lady, I can't let you absorb my fear. Besides, I'm stronger than you think.
Tommy: What the heck? He beat Sheila?
Sam: No way.
FZZZZZZZ!
BOOOM!
Sam: What? No. My conductors. You idiot. Crap!
Gambit: That's not it, Sammy. I also turn off everything so that you won't absorb electricity no more.
Sam: Shit! I'm outta here.
Tommy: No, you fool. We're not done yet.
Sam: He ruined my conductors. Without them, I'm useless.
Tommy: Oh geez! I'll drown these folks for you.
Gambit: Do you see any water around here? Where are your water bottles then?
Tommy: What? Shit! My bottles ran out.
Gambit: Too bad you can't produce water and you can only control it. I guess you're no like Hydro-Man. You need better swimming lessons.
Tommy: Damn it! Why you....
Gambit: Never get underestimated by a Cajun thief.
BASH! BASH!
Tommy: Arrrgh!
Sam: Ahh!
THUD! THUD!
Jack: Ryan. answer my question. Are you a mutant?
Ryan: Excuse me?
Jack: Answer...What? What's going on?
Ryan: Sorry, I can't hear you. I have my ear plugs on.
Jack: No. Crap!
Gambit: Well, it looks like he can't answer your question. Maybe I should answer it for you.
FZZZZZZZZZ!
BOOOOOM!
Jack: Ahhhh!
THUD!
Ryan: Phew! That takes care of them. We need to get out of here. I don't think these guys will give up.
Gambit: You're telling me, man. We need to get away before John gets mad.
Ryan: I can't even believe you lie to me. Geez! I never guess you would turn back on them.
Gambit: Hey man! You're also a liar, you know. Sometimes I can be a little mistrusting.
Ryan: Yeah whatever. Let's go.
Asteroid M......
Matt: Nice! I like it.
Exodus: This is the control room where you can view from up here.
Jim: SSSSS! That's a way long down there.
Matt: I heard stories about this Asteroid M thing. Huh? I never thought it would be true.
Exodus: It's a reality, my dear young Matt. This is what your father always wanted.
Matt: Good.
Exodus: I have another surprise to add to your collection.
Matt: I see. I wonder what it is.
Exodus: It's a special suit that you can use to upgrade anyone's power and skill.
Matt: Why would I need a suit for that? I can touch someone. Can't I?
Exodus: Ah yes, you can. But you don't produce energy blasts to perform an upgrade. Unlike your father, he never had to touch anyone in close contact.
Matt: I see. More like upgrading myself. How does it work?
Exodus: It's quite complicated. The suit contains vast energy storage cells that affects mutancy. In your case, the cells won't affect you since you don't have any other special powers.
Matt: Interesting. I like it. What do you think, Jim?
Jim: SSSSSS! It's perfect.
Matt: Where are your men, Exodus?
Exodus: There are already here, my master.
CREEEEEEEEAK!
CREEEEEEEEAK!
CLICK!
Exodus: Frenzy, Random, Tempo, Neophyte, and Unuscione. Come Forth!
Matt: Good. It's great to see all my fellow Acolytes. I guess it's time to start our grand finale. We'll show these pesky humans what we're really made of.
To be continued in Freaks Episode 55: Acolyte War, Part 5.
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