Alex confidently plucked a vibrant blue test tube from the carefully arranged box and playfully tossed it to Hank.
"Here you go, Hankster! This one's tailor-made for you."
Hank caught it with a mix of curiosity and hesitation. "Uh, how does this thing work, Alex? And, you know, any chance of weird side effects?"
Examining the golden potion in his hand, Hank couldn't help but question its safety.
"No worries, Hank! Absolutely no side effects. This little gem is to boost your abilities, and trust me, it's as safe as a kitten in a yarn shop. Besides, I wouldn't lie to you. I mean, sure, I could probably take you all out with a single thought, but that's a story for another day," Alex said, flashing a mischievous grin.
"Trust me, Hankaroo!"
Raven, not one to be left out, stepped forward, extending a hand to Alex. "Where's mine, babe? Don't keep me waiting!"
"Right here!"
Alex handed Raven a test tube containing a clear, colorless liquid, a sly smile playing on his lips. "Just drink up, like it's a potion straight out of a witch's cauldron."
Raven, ever the charmer, teased, "Witch's magic potion, huh?" With a dramatic flair, she uncorked the tube and downed its contents in one go.
"Well..."
The potion surged through Raven's body like a sudden burst of flames. She grunted, beads of sweat forming on her forehead, and a pulsating blue light enveloped her before dissipating, revealing her original form.
"Alex, is she okay?"
Concern etched Hank's face as he moved to support Raven, but she waved him off. "No, really, I'm fine. Better than fine!"
The discomfort was fleeting, replaced by a refreshing sensation, as if a warm spring coursed through Raven's veins.
"Oh... Raven, your... your skin..."
Surrounding mutants stared in astonishment, their eyes widening as they witnessed a miraculous transformation.
"Skin?" Raven echoed, perplexed. She pulled out a mirror from her backpack and examined herself.
"Huh? I... I'm back to normal? No more blue skin?"
The mirror reflected a fair, unblemished complexion, devoid of the once-familiar blue hue.
"This is amazing!"
Overwhelmed with joy, Raven turned to Alex. "Thank you, dear!" With unbridled excitement, she approached Alex, planted a grateful kiss on his lips, and held him close.
Alex, smirking playfully, responded in kind. As they parted, he looked at Raven and chuckled, "Your changes go beyond just your appearance, honey."
"Try shapeshifting? You can literally become any one of us," Alex suggested, gesturing broadly as she grinned at Raven.
"Not just the appearance?" Raven questioned. In response, a halo swiftly enveloped her form, transforming her into a perfect replica of Alex.
"Wow!" The onlookers marveled at Raven's flawless imitation, unable to discern any difference. If the genuine Alex weren't present, they might mistake Raven for him.
Raven, seizing the moment, playfully waved her hand, causing a metal chair to levitate in the air.
"Wait, I can use your ability? I've become you and inherited your powers? This...this is unbelievable!" Raven exclaimed in astonishment.
"That's the ticket! Your true power lies in more than just changing appearances," Alex affirmed with a smile.
The Sentinels of the future were crafted using Raven's genes. Essentially, her shapeshifting technique not only altered form but also bestowed corresponding abilities.
This incredible feat was undoubtedly attributed to the system's gene strengthening, propelling Raven beyond her initial capabilities.
Even as Raven assumed Alex's form, she could only wield magnetic control, lacking full access to Alex's other powers.
"Can this really happen?"
"Try another one! Quickly, try another one!"
Excitement rippled through the crowd of mutants, their eyes fixed eagerly on Raven.
"Alright, let's see." Raven turned her attention to Emma, contemplated for a moment, and transformed into her likeness. With a mere thought, her entire body morphed into a diamond-like structure, radiating a dazzling brilliance under the light.
"Oh my God!" Emma gasped, utterly astonished by Raven's extraordinary ability. She glanced at Alex with anticipation, whispering, "My dear, what about mine?"
"It's all here." Alex nodded toward a test tube on the table, a sly smile playing on her lips.
As mutants eagerly snatched up the potion, Alex watched the frenzy unfold.
"Haha, got it!"
Hank triumphantly raised a test tube filled with the blue potion, tilting it back to pour its contents into his mouth.
"Oh..."
In an instant, Hank transformed into a muscular, blue-haired beast.
"How...how did I end up like this?" Hank exclaimed, bewildered and nearly on the verge of tears. Wasn't the goal the perfect human form? How did he become a blue-haired beast?
(End of this chapter)
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