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Chapter 22 - Apocalypse

But the Russian ships unexpectedly fired nuclear missiles at their own vessel, and it made everyone's expression change, as they didn't know how this happened.

"Husband, it must be Charles Xavier. He can take control of someone's mind, and he can do it from a remote location," Emma explained, then she noticed a jet in the sky.

"That's the X-Men's jet, they must be inside of it," She pointed out the jet.

Ben nodded, and asked, "Where is the Brotherhood of Mutants?"

"They're underwater inside a submarine. Sebastian Shaw is observing everything from there," Emma clarified.

The X-Men's jet opened, and a man descended from it, utilizing his sonic voice and the X-Men suit, he was able to fly.

"Who is he?" Ben asked.

"One minute," Emma replied, focusing on her telepathic powers. "His name is Sean Cassidy, codenamed Banshee. He can manipulate sound." She provided information about Sean.

Observing Banshee dive into the water and emit sound waves, Ben remarked, "Using sound as a sonar to locate the submarine. Smart move."

The X-Men's jet opened again, and this time, on the front tire revealed a familiar figure – Eric Lensherr, codenamed Magneto, the mutant with the ability to command metal.

The unfolding events captured everyone's attention, as Eric successfully manipulated the submarine, lifting it out of the water and onto the land. The spectacle was remarkable, showcasing the extent of Magneto's magnetic control.

"Banshee goes to find the submarine, and Eric uses his magnetic powers to bring it out. Impressive moves," Ben commented, closely observing their actions.

However, just as it seemed like a victory for Magneto, a surprising twist occurred. Someone emerged from the submarine, unleashing a tornado that sent both the submarine and the X-Men's jet crashing onto the land where Ben, Amelia, Mariam, and Emma were situated.

"He is Janos Quested, codenamed Riptide. His ability allows him to generate powerful tornadoes," Emma explained regarding the individual responsible for creating the tornado.

From the broken submarine emerged three distinctive figures. One was Riptide, another was a red mutant with a tail, and the third was a girl with butterfly-like wings.

"The red mutant with a tail is Azazel, he has Teleportation powers like Mariam, and he's also skilled in sword combat. The girl is Angel Salvadore; she can fly using her butterfly wings, and her spit creates explosive blasts," Emma swiftly explained to Ben.

Simultaneously, on the side of the X-Men's jet, three figures emerged – the blue-furred mutant, Eric Lensherr, and a man with a circular device in the middle of his suit.

Emma continued her narration, "The blue-colored guy is Hank McCoy, known as Beast. And the other guy is Alex Summers, known as Havok. He can blast Plasma."

Azazel and Angel engaged in combat against Havok and Beast, with additional assistance from Banshee, who had now joined the X-Men members coming out of the water.

Meanwhile, Magneto used his powers to break the middle part of the submarine, striking Riptide and entering the vessel in search of Sebastian Shaw.

Beast, with the help of a blue girl named Raven Darkholme, codenamed Mystique, defeated Azazel. Emma explained that Mystique was a shape-shifting mutant. Havok and Banshee successfully defeated Angel.

Inside the submarine, Erik Lensherr confronted the formidable Sebastian Shaw. In a crucial moment, Erik used his mastery over magnetism to take control of Sebastian Shaw's helmet, which protected him from telepathic attacks. Eric wore the helmet himself.

Manipulating a coin, Eric drove it through Shaw's skull in a decisive and deadly act. With Shaw's demise, Eric emerged from the submarine, holding Sebastian Shaw's lifeless body.

"Stop your fights, brother. The real enemy is out there. I feel they are pointing their guns towards us," Magneto shouted.

"Tell me if I am wrong, Charles," Eric questioned Charles as he emerged from the X-Men jet with a CIA agent named Miles Morry.

Charles, using his mind powers, focused on the USSR and USA navy ships and realized they were about to launch a missile attack.

The navy ships fired numerous missiles toward the beach where the mutants were located. However, Eric, utilizing his magnetic powers, intercepted the missiles before they could hit the beach, redirecting them back toward the navy ships.

"Eric, don't do it. There are thousands of men on those ships," Charles Xavier pleaded. Despite Charles's plea, Eric didn't heed his words and retaliated by firing the missiles back at the navy ships.

Charles Xavier struggled to stop Eric, but his efforts were in vain. In the midst of the chaos, CIA agent Miles Morry fired a bullet at Eric. Although Eric managed to divert most of the bullets, one took an unexpected turn, hitting Xavier in the waist.

Witnessing this, Eric's anger intensified, fueled by the imminent danger posed by the redirected missiles heading towards the USSR and USA navy.

"I can't stand to see people die a tragic death," Ben declared. He then commanded Amelia to teleport him to the navy ship, appearing amidst the shocked navy personnel.

Before anyone could react, Ben unleashed a breath using his Gutrot powers, creating a large cloud of gas that enveloped the sky where the missiles were aimed.

Confused and astonished, the onlookers observed as the gas dispersed, revealing the absence of any missiles. Grateful for their lives being spared, the navy personnel thanked Ben and Amelia, setting aside prejudices against mutants.

"Thank you for saving our lives. You can leave; we won't say anything to anyone," the navy general expressed his gratitude, accompanied by salutes from his crew.

Unperturbed, Ben and Amelia teleported away from the ships, leaving behind a moment of unexpected appreciation.

Meanwhile on the beach, although everyone was amazed by the gas which disintegrated the missile. But they are now focused on Charles. Erik wants Charles to come with him, but their ideology doesn't match.

With Erik and Charles split, Erik emerged as the leader of the Brotherhood of Mutants, leading them in their quest for mutant supremacy with the Raven, Angel Salvadore, Azazel and Riptide goes with him. While Hank, Alex and Banshee decided to live with Charles.

This tragic event left Charles disabled, altering the course of his life and the trajectory of mutant-human relations in this universe.

On the side of Ben, Amelia, Mariam and Emma. They travel all over the Earth to find out about the supernatural event on the Earth of Universe 421. Meanwhile he also didn't stop pounding Emma, Mariam and Amelia.

But after five years, the journey comes to an end. Ben bestowed Emma with a Regeneration and Teleportation device that would serve to protect her life in the future.

Since Ben regularly watered Emma field and with getting many Dragon Tonic from Ben, Emma has also developed a body, which will get older slowly, even if she became 1000 years old, she will look like 25.

Ben farewells Emma and opens a Timeline portal. And then he, Mariam and Amelia take forward a step, as they moved in time to the year 1983 within the Universe 421 leaving behind Emma. But unknown to Ben, Emma has gotten pregnant and when he meets her next time, she will be with his baby.

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As Ben, Amelia, and Mariam emerged from the space-time portal, in the year 1983, nearly fifteen years he has skipped in this universe.

As they emerge from the portal, they notice Erik Lensherr, also known as Magneto, has been showcasing his formidable control over magnetism, manipulating metal from the Earth.

And with Erik, four other individuals also present there. Observing from a distance, Ben noticed two girls, a boy, and a man.

One of the girls donned a form-fitting purple bodysuit with metallic accents, resembling a sleek swimsuit design. In her hands, she wielded a striking psionic whip.

The second girl sported a dark, sleeveless leather-like outfit paired with fitted jeans. Dark skin and snowy white hair neatly framed her face, and her piercing blue eyes added to her distinctive appearance.

The boy boasted sleek metallic wings, a unique and eye-catching feature. Meanwhile, standing nearby was a man clad in a suit of dark, metallic armor adorned with distinct markings and patterns. His menacing presence was heightened by his blue skin.

As they absorbed the scene, it became clear that they had stumbled upon a group of extraordinary individuals with powers beyond the ordinary.

At the same time Ben, Amelia, and Mariam were looking at them, they were also looking at them. The black-haired girl in the purple leather swimsuit swiftly wielded her psionic whip, poised to defend against this unexpected intrusion.

"Stop!" Erik exclaimed, his recognition dawned. Memories of the events in 1962 flooded back, when he and Xavier confronted Emma Frost. These were the same individuals who had stood against Emma. A recollection flashed through Erik's mind: Emma had taken one of the girls hostage, and then they all vanished, along with Emma.

Nearly a year had passed, and Emma's whereabouts remained a mystery until her reappearance in 1964. She saved Mystique and then again vanished from everyone's eyes.

She was seen later in the year 1976, when a few special agents attacked Emma's home. During that incident, she was seen with a child, and the existence of the special agents was erased from history.

Then he remembered the time of 1978. It was the time when Eric encountered Emma and the boy. At a mere ten years old, Erik found the boy was immune to Charles Xavier's telepathic powers.

He still remembered the introduction of the child, 

"I am Ethan Tennyson, the son of Ben Tennyson and Emma Frost," The boy introduced himself. Erik recalled that the boy inherited his mother's ability to transform into an indestructible diamond form, rendering him nearly invulnerable.

And he also has different types of powers. He can generate and control both fire and ice elements, and with it, he could unleash destruction upon entire cities. His abilities extended to growing trees, regenerating instantly, running at incredible speeds.

Erik also remembered the time when the President of the United States was seen kneeling before Ethan and Emma. After this, there was agreement signed between all of the country and Emma.

The agreement was that, from now on, any countries will not pursue and search for Emma and her son, Ethan. Violating this agreement meant facing the death penalty for individuals or their families involved in the pursuit. No nation was willing to risk the cataclysmic consequences of Ethan Tennyson's immense powers.

And soon he realized, if just Ethan was so much stronger, then how much stronger would be his father, Ben. His intention to stop Psylocke seemed futile; he was too late to intervene.

Psylocke launched an attack on Ben, Amelia, and Mariam. But Ben quickly seized her psionic whip. And then he pulled Psylocke closer through her whip. He gripped her neck firmly. In a low, but in authoritative tone, he whispered, "Looks like you need some punishment."

"How?" Psylocke was shocked that her attack was easily caught, and she was captured instantly.

Seeing Psylocke was captured, the man clad in a dark suit shouted, "I am En Sabah Nur. People have also called me Apocalypse. I was born the first mutant, I can manipulate molecular structure, and you have disturbed me, so you will see the results of it." He unleashed the terrifying power of molecular manipulation.

To showcase his might, Apocalypse erected a wall around Mariam, only to ruthlessly shatter it into pieces. And with the wall, even Mariam broke apart into tiny fragments that fell to the ground.

This awe-inspiring display of power makes everyone shocked, leaving them in stunned silence. They were shocked by the Apocalypse's formidable abilities.

But before they recovered from this shock, they were again shocked. Because they saw, the tiny fragments of Mariam's started gathering, and in a matter of minutes Mariam was standing there completely fine, without any injuries.

This scene even created shock inside En Sabah Nur. He has never encountered anyone who can revive from the tiny parts.

Even his own regeneration proved to be comparatively slower. Severing his hands would take days to recover. And a fatal shot to his head or heart meant certain death. This revelation created a little fear inside him, and he doesn't know what is the extraordinary nature of the powers he had just witnessed.

But while everyone was amazed by this scene, they didn't notice except for Erik, that someone had become so angry.

And it was none other than Ben, he threw the Psylocke towards Amelia, "Amelia and Mariam, take her to a hotel. It looks like I need some exercise."

He then looked towards En Sabah Nur, and shouted, "You have angered me today. You attempted to harm someone who is dearest to me. Now, no one can save you. You will never imagine what I am going to do with you."

But even Ben himself didn't know what he was going to do, because he was not such a villain, nor he thought of many types of punishment.