The Sues Are Bodysnatching Now
I'd like to make it clear that when I say Sue is obviously not who she claims to be, I mean that from an outside perspective. Within the fic's messed-up little world, she's the real deal.
Story Or Series Title: The Virtuous Pilgirm and its sequels.
Fandom: X-Men Comicverse
Culprit Author's Name: Elizabeth C. Counts
Full Name (plus titles if any): She claims to be Magda Lensherr, but this is clearly a lie.
Full Species(es): Puella Perfecta, Puella Surrogata
Hair Color (include adjectives): "long, scarlet ringlets of hair," though Magda's hair is canonically brown.
Eye Color (include adjectives): Blue-green, though Magda's eyes are canonically brown.
Unusual Markings/Colorations: What, those don't count?
Special Possessions (if any): C.A.L., a perfectly lifelike AI she built herself.
Annoying Origin: Magda (canon!Magda) was Magneto's wife waaay back in the day. She ran from him when he accidentally killed a mob with his powers after the mob stopped him from saving he and Magda's daughter from burning to death. Sue here survived all the ordeals Magda went through after that, became a mutant, a world-class roboticist, and a billionaire.
Annoying Connections To Canon Characters: Apparently, the author is of the belief that making her Sue pretend to be Magneto's dead wife is a good way to get said OC with Joseph.
Annoying Special Abilities: Does not age for some convoluted reason, and can super-charge other mutants' powers. The latter ability is a huge deal, so super special awesome that everyone wants to get their hands on her. Fabien Cortez, a canon character with the exact same power, has never gotten any fuss made over him. Also, as was mentioned before, is a genius roboticist on par with the MU's best.
Other Annoying Traits: No one in the fic questions who the hell this person who doesn't look or act anything like Magda is. Blames herself for her ex-husband's craziness. Oh, and everyone knows who she is, despite approximately five characters having met/heard of her in the canon.
Please include a small sample of the worst of this story:
Tears welled up into her eyes and her face grimaced. Tears started running down her face. She snuffed. "My name is..... Magda !!!" Jean gasped and covered her face with her hands. Scott jumped to his feet with such a force that the chair flew backwards.
"What is the meaning of coming here and telling us such a horrid lie? Magda is dead. Everyone knows this. Her grave is on Wundegore Mountain." His tone was accusing and hurtful.
Magda bowed her head and the tears were falling faster now. She started rambling. "Bova lied to him. About the twins and about me. I placed the marker with my name on the grave. I had lost everything I loved. I truly felt dead. It was just a symbolic gesture. It was all my fault. Anya's death. I shouldn't have left her sleeping in the boarding room. I called him a monster, but I was the monster. My weakness caused me to leave him when he needed me most. My guilt would not allow me to seek out his presence." Scott recovered the chair. She spoke between sobs.
"I came to America though with the full intent of finding him. But there was the incident with the mutant. I stalled my decision. Then I started reading about him in the papers, but they called him....Magneto! My power was too dangerous to fall into the hands of the wrong people. If the papers were correct, he was one of these people. I have never stopped loving him. Only the hope to see him again has given me the strength to go on. C.A.L. suggested that Erik would now be safe to approach. However, this is the reason I must insist that my identity be withheld from the others. There is no safe assumption on what effect this type of disclosure might have on him. I do not wish to harm him. I would like to reawaken Erik at his own pace. He is still Erik. His soul, his essence, has not been changed." She pleaded now.
"I can help him. I can bring back the man and leave sleeping the monster I created." She had stopped crying and had composed herself once more. Scott and Jean sat stupefied. "He needs my help and I need yours. The decision to help me must be unanimous though. All the X-Men must be entirely aware of all the dangers I may bring. You do realize I am a ticking time bomb? What if I accidentally release my power and hurt someone? What if I am discovered? I will be the most sought after mutant in history. Protecting me could get very dangerous. You may refuse me right now if that is what you see fit to do. But first, please allow Jean to scan my memory. If I am prepared for the use of the powers, I should be able to contain myself. She is not at risk. If my powers should be released, the full effect will be directed to me." She bowed her head signaling she had finished.
"Jean, if you please." Scott said with a coldness as he stared at Magda.
"Scott, I...."
"Do it Jean," he commanded.
Magda raised her head and nodded to Jean. Jean raised her hands to press her fingers to her forehead. She began.
Magda felt the intense pressure begging for release. She closed her eyes and concentrated deeply to keep it contained. She was lost in the battle when she felt the need for release subside. Jean had finished. She opened her eyes and turned to Jean. She already knew what Jean would say.
Jean had been deeply affected. She had seen it all. A tear of sorrow rolled down her cheek. "Scott, allow me to introduce you to Magda Lensherr."
Story Or Series Title: The Virtuous Pilgirm and its sequels.
Fandom: X-Men Comicverse
Culprit Author's Name: Elizabeth C. Counts
Full Name (plus titles if any): She claims to be Magda Lensherr, but this is clearly a lie.
Full Species(es): Puella Perfecta, Puella Surrogata
Hair Color (include adjectives): "long, scarlet ringlets of hair," though Magda's hair is canonically brown.
Eye Color (include adjectives): Blue-green, though Magda's eyes are canonically brown.
Unusual Markings/Colorations: What, those don't count?
Special Possessions (if any): C.A.L., a perfectly lifelike AI she built herself.
Annoying Origin: Magda (canon!Magda) was Magneto's wife waaay back in the day. She ran from him when he accidentally killed a mob with his powers after the mob stopped him from saving he and Magda's daughter from burning to death. Sue here survived all the ordeals Magda went through after that, became a mutant, a world-class roboticist, and a billionaire.
Annoying Connections To Canon Characters: Apparently, the author is of the belief that making her Sue pretend to be Magneto's dead wife is a good way to get said OC with Joseph.
Annoying Special Abilities: Does not age for some convoluted reason, and can super-charge other mutants' powers. The latter ability is a huge deal, so super special awesome that everyone wants to get their hands on her. Fabien Cortez, a canon character with the exact same power, has never gotten any fuss made over him. Also, as was mentioned before, is a genius roboticist on par with the MU's best.
Other Annoying Traits: No one in the fic questions who the hell this person who doesn't look or act anything like Magda is. Blames herself for her ex-husband's craziness. Oh, and everyone knows who she is, despite approximately five characters having met/heard of her in the canon.
Please include a small sample of the worst of this story:
Tears welled up into her eyes and her face grimaced. Tears started running down her face. She snuffed. "My name is..... Magda !!!" Jean gasped and covered her face with her hands. Scott jumped to his feet with such a force that the chair flew backwards.
"What is the meaning of coming here and telling us such a horrid lie? Magda is dead. Everyone knows this. Her grave is on Wundegore Mountain." His tone was accusing and hurtful.
Magda bowed her head and the tears were falling faster now. She started rambling. "Bova lied to him. About the twins and about me. I placed the marker with my name on the grave. I had lost everything I loved. I truly felt dead. It was just a symbolic gesture. It was all my fault. Anya's death. I shouldn't have left her sleeping in the boarding room. I called him a monster, but I was the monster. My weakness caused me to leave him when he needed me most. My guilt would not allow me to seek out his presence." Scott recovered the chair. She spoke between sobs.
"I came to America though with the full intent of finding him. But there was the incident with the mutant. I stalled my decision. Then I started reading about him in the papers, but they called him....Magneto! My power was too dangerous to fall into the hands of the wrong people. If the papers were correct, he was one of these people. I have never stopped loving him. Only the hope to see him again has given me the strength to go on. C.A.L. suggested that Erik would now be safe to approach. However, this is the reason I must insist that my identity be withheld from the others. There is no safe assumption on what effect this type of disclosure might have on him. I do not wish to harm him. I would like to reawaken Erik at his own pace. He is still Erik. His soul, his essence, has not been changed." She pleaded now.
"I can help him. I can bring back the man and leave sleeping the monster I created." She had stopped crying and had composed herself once more. Scott and Jean sat stupefied. "He needs my help and I need yours. The decision to help me must be unanimous though. All the X-Men must be entirely aware of all the dangers I may bring. You do realize I am a ticking time bomb? What if I accidentally release my power and hurt someone? What if I am discovered? I will be the most sought after mutant in history. Protecting me could get very dangerous. You may refuse me right now if that is what you see fit to do. But first, please allow Jean to scan my memory. If I am prepared for the use of the powers, I should be able to contain myself. She is not at risk. If my powers should be released, the full effect will be directed to me." She bowed her head signaling she had finished.
"Jean, if you please." Scott said with a coldness as he stared at Magda.
"Scott, I...."
"Do it Jean," he commanded.
Magda raised her head and nodded to Jean. Jean raised her hands to press her fingers to her forehead. She began.
Magda felt the intense pressure begging for release. She closed her eyes and concentrated deeply to keep it contained. She was lost in the battle when she felt the need for release subside. Jean had finished. She opened her eyes and turned to Jean. She already knew what Jean would say.
Jean had been deeply affected. She had seen it all. A tear of sorrow rolled down her cheek. "Scott, allow me to introduce you to Magda Lensherr."