New York City had one of the highest mutant populations in the country, largely due to District X and the diverse, melting-pot nature of the city. All across the city there were roving death squads of Purifiers, rioters and lynch-mobs from associated anti-mutant groups like Purity, and Sentinels and Prime Sentinels attempting to hunt down mutants ( Read more... )

Black eyed peas are on the table. There's one flavored with ham and one smaller bowl flavored with spices in chance Joshia showed up. Catseye set the table and is getting better about washing her hands. She also lives off of rare fish and beef dishes. The best thing of all to Eli is that Grandma asks about "that nice girl Kate" and "when are we ( Read more... )

Miguel grunted as the men dumped him onto the floor. He could do little more than grunt given the fact that not only were his hands, feet, legs, and arms tied, but his mouth was covered as well. He was surprised they didn't blindfold him, or wrap him up like a mummy ( Read more... )

Living with Eli did have its advantages.

Very late one night, Cat tiptoed into Eli's room.  It was hard to make her human form as quiet as she wished, but she wasn't about to cheat.

In her left hand was a red paintball, and she desperately hoped she could creep softly enough,and splat in on his chest while he was still sleeping. Only because that ( Read more... )

They haven't had a date in foreverAt least, not a private date where it was just the two of them ( Read more... )

Okay, so it's a little late. She turned 16 a few weeks ago. But with everything going on, she hasn't had a chance to have a party ( Read more... )

There's a new face in town.

Flying all around.

Children in his reach.

And he's out to teach.

So better beware

And be sure to take care.

Watch the skies

For a Goblin's eyes.

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Funny, he managed to figure out that they were spying on him, but seemed to take no precautions from him spying on them. Or maybe they wanted him to hear. He was willing to bet it was carelessness on their part, though.

Either way, he heard the call, like he managed to hear all of their transmissions. This time, though, ( Read more... )

According to the lawful, if stupid authorities of New York City, Catseye was and animal and Elijah Bradley aka Patriot was her "owner," - which sit about as well with the proud, black teenager as you think it would ( Read more... )

Cassie slept off and on all day and didn't stay awake long enough to do much of anything until there was a knock on the door ( Read more... )