Uncanny X-Men (Marvel Omega)

SuperNova, Part X

Genosha

There is a crackle of energy in the air near Hammer Bay, and soon that crackle transforms into a condensed light, which goes on to shape itself into a silhouette of a group of seven individuals. Mere seconds later, those individuals – Magneto, Cable, Nightcrawler, Jubilee, Fantomex, Deathbird, and Proteus – fully materialize on the small island. A few of them sigh with relief as they realize that, at least for now, they have escaped Cassandra's clutches yet again.

"Welcome to Genosha," Magneto says as he levitates to the front of the group and turns toward them.

"Yeah, thanks," Jubilee says somewhat sarcastically as she looks around the seemingly barren area. "Still looks as crappy as did it the last time I was here..."

"I think you'll update your assessment of this land once you see the new capital," Magneto says, a smug look crossing his face as he motions for the group to look behind them. What they see astounds them all – a group of tall, sleek skyscrapers, lying perhaps a mile away. The buildings are enormous, and are like nothing that has ever graced the island nation.

"You've been... busy," Nightcrawler says, still eyeing the future capital with awe.

"I'll say," Cable quips, his tone indicating a lack of enthusiasm. He turns back to Magneto and asks, "Now where's Xavier?"

"I'm right here," comes a voice from behind Magneto. The group of X-Men turn their attention towards the source, and as they do so, a bald-headed man sitting in a metal hoverchair materializes from a cloud of smoke, with a brown-haired woman standing by his side. "Hello, Nathan."

"Charles," Cable greets him, somewhat cold. He still hasn't forgotten the pain that Xavier has caused Scott and Jean.

"Professor?" Jubilee questions, tentatively approaching Charles. "Is that... really you?"

Charles nods, smiling warmly at his former student. "It is, Jubilee. And it's good to see you. You've grown so much."

Jubilee can't help but smile at the man, and as she continues to walk towards him, a loud 'bamf' is heard, and Nightcrawler appears at Charles' side. "Charles! You're alive..."

"I am," Charles says, shaking Nightcrawler's hand firmly. "And you must be exhausted."

"I'm fine," Nightcrawler assures him.

"Well, what a time to reveal your hiding place, Xavier," comes a shrill female voice. Charles peers past Jubilee and Nightcrawler to catch sight of Deathbird, and a look of confusion crosses his face.

"She's on the team," Jubilee says with a shrug. "They're letting anyone in these days."

"Quiet, terran," Deathbird hisses.

"Bite my ass," Jubilee snaps back.

Ignoring Jubilee and Deathbird's banter, Charles moves his attention to Fantomex and Proteus. "And who are these two gentlemen? More new additions, I'm assuming."

"Yes," Nightcrawler answers as he motions for the two men to come forward. "This young man is Peter Valentino, codename Proteus. He's a shape-shifter."

"I'm Charles Xavier. Good to meet you," Charles says as he and Proteus shake hands.

"Same here," Proteus says, somewhat timidly.

"And this is Fantomex," Nightcrawler continues, motioning toward the man in the white bodysuit. "He's the newest member of the team."

"Please forgive me if I don't jump at the chance to shake your hand, Mister Xavier," Fantomex says, standing a good foot away from Charles. "After what your supposed sister has done, I have to be weary of anyone with her same last name."