Trapping the Ninja

Chapter 24)

Trapping the Ninja:

As the ladies patiently waited for Psylocke enter their little trap Psylocke was troubled by Emma’s message there was something odd about Emma’s story it seemed too convenient something wasn’t adding up, there was also the psychic disturbance she felt not too long ago that was near Jean’s room when she asked Emma if that was connected to the spy she seemed to hesitate that made her rather curious indeed she tried to probe her for more answers but she became increasingly defensive and tried to avoid answering it, she was definitely hiding something from her and she was going to find out what as she neared the training Room her sense of dread increased she said she was acting a bit too paranoid but she was trained as a ninja she found out the hard way sometime being too paranoid was a difference between life and ****, standing in front of the door there was indeed something off in the room she did a light scan inside and sensed only two people Emma and what felt like Jean she remembered what Emma said about the “spy” saying it had a Psy shield it was the reason she only sensed 3 people, but there was obviously something up with Jean her mind was darker, now almost like staring into a black hole.

And the others weren’t that different she noticed their minds had been altered in a way it was like the electric pathways in their minds had been rewired whatever did it had successfully altered their minds to what extent she couldn’t tell not without putting more energy into her scan, this gave her an ominous feeling her hand hovered over the command counsel she questioned whether or not the people in the room were truly her “allies” or had something took possession of their minds.

*Betsy darling, you sure took your time getting here can you hurry it up or are you going to stand there all day? Well, what are you waiting hurry up before we all die of old age…?* Psylocke sighed it was now or never she thought Emma was right she needed an answer and the only way to get it is to confront them, she reinforced the barrier in her mind against potential **** she was not going to allow anyone to get the drop over her not if she had anything to say about it.

*Fine Emma I’m coming no need to whine about it, but there’s something I need to ask you, Jean, are you alright there’s something different about you it’s like you’re a different person…* As the door opened as she took her first step inside she noticed behind Emma there was a bound and gagged man he was wearing a black latex outfit similar to the ones found in the Hellfire Club, around the man stood Jean was rather silent as she approached them a shiver went up her spine her instincts yelling at her warning her of danger she needed to get to the bottom of this.

*Why, yes Psylocke I feel perfectly fine the man here tried to enter my mind I fought him off and discovered him here, the psychic disturbance was from our duel after I defeated him I contacted Emma and using the Phoenix **** came here I’m not really what his goal was considered once I incapacitated him his mind became shielded to me but hopefully with your help we can find out…* Jean shrugged and placed her hands under her chest Jean was obviously lying to her not only that but if that was the case why didn’t Emma just say it, why was she being so defensive about it damn it what were they hiding from her?

*Enough of this, what is going on here ever since we got news of a spy you’ve all been acting strange you two have been lying to my face and I want an answer! Your minds seemed to be altered in some way, have you been compromised in some way by this spy?* A Psy Katana appeared in her hand as she readied herself for a fight her mind scanning every facet of the room in case of a trap she quickly dodged and saw Rogue fly ask her if she hadn't intensified her scan she wouldn’t have picked her up in time, she needed to warn the others but her heart froze the room was now blocking her power this was indeed a trap going into her combat stance once more she created a bow and arrow and aimed it at them the man behind Emma was gone most likely a hologram.

Emma was now in her diamond form she and Rogue were charging at her and worst of all Jean was wearing the colors of the Dark Phoenix she levitated above them fire caressing her body her eyes shined like miniature suns, this was going to be a long day she thought first she needed to escape the room firing several arrows at them they were all blocked by Dark Phoenix they quickly shattered in the air she was soon thrown back by a powerful telekinetic wave, if it wasn’t for her fast reflexes she wouldn’t have been able to put up a barrier to absorb most of the wave her back to the wall she was close but soon Rogue took position in front of the door she removed her gloves and threw them on the ground.

*Just give up Betsy it’s 3 against 1 you know you don’t stand a chance against the three of us just make it easy for yourself and surrender or not regardless of what you do, I am going to enjoy breaking your mind you’ll make a good submissive ****…* Dark Phoenix said into her mind Psylocke rolled her eyes the fight had just begun but she didn’t kid herself she knew she could back them up whatever was controlling them wanted them to capture her they were holding back it was the reason they hadn’t killed her yet, she was going to take full advantage of it firing more arrows at both Dark Phoenix and Rogue they each managed to avoid them but it was just a diversion she placed her hand on the wall and felt it begin to bend the sound of shrieking metal filled the room until finally it was done.

After opening a hole in the wall she jumped out now in the hallways she was close to sending a message to Scott but she felt a vice grip in her mind they were working in unison both Dark Phoenix and Emma had infiltrated her mind, she kneeled her hands on her head she tried to stand but her minds signals were being blocked by them. Dark Phoenix mind was too powerful it was like an inferno in her mind the walls she had carefully placed before entering had already melted away, she wondered who was strong enough to bend her and the others into their will. She looked up and saw a fiery claw above her it lowered onto her body and gently picked her up, she manifested a Psy barrier around her blocking the claw but it was a temporary fix as the claw pierced the wall and made its way around her body picking her up she was pulled into the room once more the wall reassembled itself.

It took her a lot of effort to break the claw she landed on her back Rogue flew downwards in an attempt to knock her out she was able to cast an illusion in time Rogue’s hand only touching the ground, and in quick fashion she closed her hand and a Psy-spike appeared she then jabbed it in Rogues side she yelled in pain as her nerves ceased her felt half of her body going becoming paralyzed she crashed down on the floor standing up her body was shaking no matter what she needed to escape.

*I didn’t want to hurt you too severally but it seems I must have to, you have fought well but it’s gone on too long enough it’s time to put an end to this game once and for all…* Psylocke groaned in pain at what felt like a fire hot rod getting jabbed down her mind her inner walls instantly shattered she collapsed as her mind was overwhelming psychic fire the last thing she saw before losing consciousness was Dark Phoenix hovering above her The Phoenix **** lighting the entire room her heat radiated off her like a miniature sun…

It was finally over Emma thought if it wasn’t her earlier fights with Jean and then the Cuckoos had greatly drained her she’ll let Dark Phoenix finish off Psylocke, right now she desperately needed a nap and some Tylenol to calm her aching head. With half her body being paralyzed she desperately tried to her best to use her working half to somewhat stand up, Dark Phoenix kneeled next to her a hand hovered above her she felt warmth flowing through her body fixing the paralyzed limbs in a few seconds she was good as new.

“I uhm thanks I owe you one for that I’m sorry I wasn’t all that useful in the fight…”Rogue said she looked down in embarrassment she was still not used to have her as an ally, she was more used to her being an enemy a being capable of destroying the world with everything she loved and cared for it was hard to trust her…

“No need to thank me, Rogue, besides we’re on the same side my Master would’ve wanted you healed anyways and don’t blame yourself too much Psylocke is a strong opponent she tricked your mind and took advantage of your mind and lack of experience with telepathy compounded on it…” She said she tried to sound reassuring but there were little hints of anger in her voice even sadness in her voice, she felt guilty they were servants to their one true Master how could they serve him properly if they can’t even trust each other?

Dark Phoenix looked at the **** Psylocke she tried to quell her anger after converting Beast after she swore herself to her Master they still didn’t trust at worst they considered her a monster, it angered her she may have caused atrocities in the past for the sake of feeding her ever-growing hunger but things were different now she pushed those thoughts aside look at her feeling bad for herself, she had a job to do she centered her mind before she took the plunge into Psylocke's mind.