Date: Sat, 30 Nov 2002 06:37:11 -0800 (PST)
From: Lorenzo Cooper <mkrann@yahoo.com>
Subject: Chapter 3: Feral

This story contains gay themes, violence, and adult situations. Readers
discretions is advised.  This story has also been inspired by Marvel Comics
X-Men.  The X-Men are a copyright of Marvel comics.

SHOUT OUT!

MAD LUV TO Dragonmaster and Legomaniac.



			     "CodeName: Feral"


After a good nights sleep, I was ready to tackle school and training. I got
out of bed, took a hot shower, and made my bed. I fed Isis and ate some
breakfast while listening to PSINET news. I wasn't amazed at the number of
homicides, and gang related crimes. The reporter was talking about the new
drug Insomnia, and how it was being held accountable for the deaths of
mutants and humans alike in the inner city. I looked at my psi-band and the
time was 7:50 am. I had ten minutes to get to class, so I rushed out of the
kitchen after throwing everything into the sink, and ran up the hill
towards the dormitories. I reached Harpers Hall, and ran past some kids
sitting on the steps. I was about five minutes late to English
class. Dr. Spalding was checking attendance when I entered, and
sarcastically welcomed me to his class. I sat down at the back of class
next to Quake who was busy scribbling something on a piece of
paper. Dr. Spalding's class was very interesting, because he talked about a
lot of different things. He was an excellent teacher. The bell for next
period brought me back to reality. The day went past sort of
quickly. Before I even knew it school was letting out. I was walking home
carrying my books when I saw Torin in his uniform walking towards me.

" Hey was sup Kyle" Torin said.

" Nuthing...On my way home from school." I said.

"Mind if I walk with you?", he asked.

"No..I don't mind at all...cool uniform." I said continuing to walk towards
my house slowly.

"Yeah it's aiight...Tight as hell though...who did you have today for
class.", he asked following me down the hill towards my place.

"I had Dr. Spalding for English and Applied Physics. I had Thunda for
Sociology, and Terra for Biology."  I said recalling how muscular Thunda
was. Damn, he was a big man.

"How did you like the classes?" Torin asked.

"Well, Dr. Spalding's English class was cool, but his Applied Physics class
was boring. I know I am not going to like that class. The other two classes
where on point. I got mad homework today though. I have to write a paper
for English, and I have homework for Sociology and Biology." I said.

"Who will you have tomorrow?" Torin asked.

"From what my schedule says, I will have Barry all day tomorrow." I said.

"Well, whatever you do...please listen and pay attention to him. Barry
tends to be a bit grumpy, and he definitely don't take to much shit. He can
be mean as shit, but he actually really cares and stuff." he informed me.

We continued to talk about school as we arrived at my front door. I offered
him something to drink, but he said that he had to get back to training. I
asked what was he working on, and he said his telekinesis. Then, Torin
lifted himself and began to float. I looked on in amazement.

"Yo that's tight. How do you do that? I wish I knew what my powers
where. If I could do that I would be like Superman." I said in amazement.

Torin laughed at me. I was about to restart my conversation with him, but
he reminded me that he had more training scheduled. I was amazed at his
committment. Although he was playful at times, I could tell that he really
did take his training serious. I turned, opened the door, threw my bookbag
down in the corner, and went into the kitchen. I would get to my homework
later. At the moment, I had to eat.  I checked out the fridge, and saw that
there was nothing there. I had a taste for a chicken box with a jumbo half
-n-half. I was thinking to myself out loud when the my telecom began to
ring. I walked into the bedroom, and pressed the receive
button. Immediately, Roxy popped up on the screen chewing on a piece of gum
like a cow out to pasture.

"Hey Rox..was sup with you?" I asked.

"Nuthing...what you doin tonight, you want to go downtown?" she asked
chewing and applying black nail polish on her nails.

" Yeah...I was just thinking about something to eat too. I didn't know we
could leave out of Red Island...with all the security and all." I said.

"Well we can leave out as long as we are back by 8pm. Dr. Spalding would
have a fit if we weren't back by 8pm. By 8:05 he would have found
us. Believe me I have tried to stay out, and thought one day I got away
until as I was entering the club his voice popped into my head telling me
to get my butt home." she said as I laughed at her.

Roxy was a misfit. She was what they would call a 'punk rocker' in the
80's. Which in this day and age made her stand out even more. She was cool
though, and definitely a sweetheart. Crazy as hell, but cool.

"Meet me out in front of the dormitory in ten minutes, okay?" she said
while blowing the black polish dry.

"Alright I'll be there" I said as I pressed the disconnect button, and
stretched. I walked to my closet, got a jacket, fed Isis, got my doorkeys,
and then I went to meet Roxy. I was glad I had my jacket it was kind of
breezy.

==============================================================================

Meanwhile deep in the reserves of Falls Road, The Kahns met with their
infamous leader Mother Mayhem. Mother Mayhem, the feared matriarch of the
streets claimed runaways, prostitutes, thugs, and all outcasted youth as
her own children. She gave them housing, clothing, and food in exchange for
their service to her in her criminal organization. If there is a crime
committed in B-More City, Mother Mayhem knows about it. She is feared by
criminal and law enforcers alike, but to see her you would think that she
was an ordinary sweet old lady. Her grandmotherly appearance, time battered
face, and wisdom hides one of the deadliest mutants alive.  Usually Mother
Mayhem acts through her right hand attendant Medea. Medea is the last of
the original Kahns, and has raised up in rank to be second to Mother Mayhem
which says a lot about her abilities. Painfully devoted to Mother Mayhem,
she completes all tasks with 100% accuracy.  Yet on this Thursday dusk the
Kahns meet for the first time in years with Mother Mayhem face to face.

"My young ones, I am pleased that you have all felt the need to be prompt
in attending this gathering. I know that there are many that aren't here,
but I see that the majority is. As you well see, I am getting old and soon
I will pass my duties to Medea. That will be happening soon, but there are
matters at hand that I must attend to before I leave. Three matters in
particular." she pauses and turns to her right. Medea hands her a sheet of
paper, and signals a youth to get some water for the elderly woman. Mother
Mayhem digs into her robe, and pulls out her reading glasses. She shakes
her head in disgust after reviewing the sheet then politely accepts the
glass of orange juice, and nods and smiles at the young boy. She sets her
glass down, and begins to speak.

"It concerns me that we have a traitor amongst us. Before we go on I must
restate that I love you all to death. To Death." she stated as she let her
eyes wander over to Medea who gives an understanding nod.

"Now my children, as you know. Everyone thinks that I am mean, nasty, and
cruel. They think that I am getting you to do criminal activities. Of
course you know that these accusations are all lies, but they've made me
out to be a criminal. Amongst these slanderers is Police Chief Daney. He
has been mean to me, and it hurts to know that he doesn't like me. I want
him to apologize to me. That's my first task...I want you to bring him to
me so that we can be friends, and he can apologize to me. Next...I have
heard that some of my young ones have been harrassed by Wraith members. I
am now stoppnig all weapons trade with The Wraith, and am now giving you
strict orders not to deal with any Wraith member. The Wraith aren't suppose
to be on our streets. They are now dipping into my territory. Last
task. This one is of supreme importance. I am searching for a 17 year old
boy by the name of Kyle Knight. I do know that he used to live in the
Flaghouse projects. I want him unharmed. He is extremely important to
me. Anyone that harms him will be punished severely." Mother Mayhem states
as she slowly turns, grabs an intricately carved walking staff, and then
walks away nodding to Medea to carry out her complete orders.

=======================================================================

Downtown B-More City

Roxy and Kyle are walking through the Inner Harbor checking out the the
sights, and talking.

"Kyle, I'ma be right back. I have to see someone in that pavillion,
alright." Roxy said.

"Yeah I am cool" I said as I walk over to the edge of the walkway by the
water. I noticed a bench off to my left, and decided to have a seat. While
munching on some french fries, I noticed this handsome guy standing on the
steps talking with some other teens. He looked about my age, and he was
dressed casually. I continued to look around and when I glanced at him he
was staring at me. I blushed, lowered my head, and acted as if I were
noticing a flaw in my clothing when he approached me. I looked up, and
there he was standing with a small smile on his face. If I could have
gotten red I would have, but I maintained as much composure as possible at
that moment.

"Was Sup with you", he said taking a seat next to me.



Nothing really...waiting for a friend to come from out of the pavilion" I
said trying to stay cool. Even though deep inside I was smilling brightly.





" You live in the area" he said looking directly into my eyes making me a
bit nervous.

"Naw, not really...just down here chillin" I said trying to act as thuggish
as possible, but it really wasn't working. So I decided to ask him his
name.

 Aww...my fault shawty...my name is Raul. What's your name." Raul asked.

 "My name is Kyle...nice to meet you." I said trying hard not to blush.

 After about twenty minutes of talking about everything from music to
clothing, Raul and I had established that we would have to hook up later
on. We exchanged numbers, and confirmed that we would speak with each other
later on. Like clockwork, Roxy came out in a hurry, and scooped me up
reminding me that we had to start heading back to the campus.

 After talking to Raul for about an hour that night. I prepped for a long
workout day ahead of me. Then I went to sleep.



A little after midnight, Mother Mayhem's first streak of terror is
unleashed as her gang members pour into the downtown district intent on
leaving their mark. Medea issues her orders, but she has bigger fish to
fry. Carefully timed, Medea moves swiftly to act on Mother Mayhem's first
order.  Within minutes gang members are firing deadly bolts from automatic
laser guns into the main police station downtown. Police sentinels begin to
retaliate with extreme force.

Meanwhile, Medea stealthily moves through the back entrance of the police
headquarters, and begins to climb the back stairwell. Police Chief Daney is
startled at all that has just taken place, and is on the phone with the
mayor when Medea walks in the door. She smiles as she approaches the Chief
slowly.

 "Good Evening, Chief," Medea's smile is cold and deadly.

 "What is the meaning of all this madness. I hope you understand that I
will not tolerate this shit in my city. If you think that I am going to let
you get away with this...then you have another thing coming. I'll rot in
hell if I let an old bitch, and her fledglings intimidate me" he said as he
pressed the alert button on the underside of his desk.

 "If hell is what you want...then hell it should be" Medea says just as
officers burst into the office guns extended ordering her to get down on
her knees with her hands locked behind her neck.  She smiles wickedly at
them, and then turns towards the Chief. Instantly the officers
spontaneously combusts, their screams pierce the sky as she swiftly propels
herself towards the Chief, a flaming sword extends from her fist. Her
mutant ability to control the Flames of Inferno and the Dark Arts has been
molded to perfection. She strikes with precision and accuracy. The sword
pierces his shoulder blade on an angle. He screams as the flames heat his
blood which begins to boil instantly. He burns slowly as Medea walks away
as if nothing has occured. Within minutes she exits the police headquarter
carrying a metal box, her task is complete. Red and blue streams of light
pierce the sky. The smell of laser fire is thick and the bodies laying in
the street of both officers and Kahn members tell what has transpired. She
calmly surveys the scene and signals for the rest of the gang to
retreat. Medea smile as she plans for her next task to be accomplished. She
walks steady commanding even the air around her to be silent. Next task :
Kill Roxy.

===============================================================

Friday morning and I am ready to get started. I quickly took a shower, and
fixed me a nice breakfast so that I can be well energized for today's
activities. I was ready for Barry. I fed Isis and back tracked to the
wonderful night I spent talking with Raul on the phone. I found out that
Raul and I had a lot of things in common. Raul was definitely more dominant
then I was in personality. Normally I would be intimidated by this and
dislike it, but something deep within was intrigued by him actually taking
lead. I didn't have to initiate conversation. He asked me questions and
kept me entertained as well as provided me with all that I needed to know
about him. I entered the gymnasium ready for a vigorous workout. Barry had
set up the gym, and was meditating in the center of the room. I set my bag
down, and sat on the bench and waited patiently.

"It's no need for you to get comfortable. I am going to work every inch of
you body today," Barry said without moving.

"I am ready when you are," I said letting the confidence in my voice shine
through.

When he stood up, I almost passed out. His body was perfect from head to
toe. He over trained me on the first day. My body ached from wrestling,
boxing and some martial art techniques. At one point, I wanted to leave but
I was determined not to back down. By the end of the day I was tired, and I
just wanted to take my shower and leave. I slouched in the corner with
sweat dripping from every part of my body, and Barry's body was soaked with
sweat.

"I think we can call it a day, but I want to test you in the Danger Room
first. I want to see what you have picked up, and also what you already
know in hand-to hand combat.", Barry said drinking a bottle of water.

"I really haven't fought much in my life. I know how to defebd myself, but
I really don't know what to do." I said feeling kind of embarrased that I
basically didn't know how to fight. I hesitantly followed Barry downstairs
to the Danger Room.

"Welcome to the Danger Room. Please remember to wear your protective
gear. Do not bring any food or beverages in the room." Circe instructed via
an intercom located in the room as soon as the door opened.

"Alright Kyle, what I am going to do is have Circe load in a sequence, and
life-like light sequences will create a scenario that will feel real due to
sensors on your protective uniform. In the booth located at the far right
corner, Circe and I will monitor your fighting techniques and assess what
you need improvements in. You're looking nervous. Just relax it's a
test. Is there anything you want to ask me before we begin?" Barry said as
he finished helping me suit up.

"Yeah...why do I need a protective uniform if this room is safe?" I asked.

"Because you do..now relax and get your butt in the room." Barry said in an
authorative tone.

Upon entering the room, the lights went down and Circe came over the
interecom counting down to when the sequence loaded.

"Alright Kyle, just react naturally." Barry said over the intercom.

The sequence loaded and at first I didn't know what to expect. Then as gthe
scene played out I started to recognizt hte layoout. It was Whitelock
Ave. As I began to remember it was the actual night that I got raped. I
started to get nervous, but I remembered that this was only a test. As I
walked through the mock neighborhood, the sounds and even the weather
seemed real as if I was actually there again. I approached the alley just
as before, but this time I stopped and watched for a distant. I could see
the girl lying on the ground, beaten and being tortured. I decided to play
the scenario through. I walked into the alley as I did before, and just as
I expected two guys was behind me. Even though I wanted to respond...I
didn't. I allowed it to play out as it did that night, and then the
voice. The voice of the guy who initiated the sexual assault of me...trhe
ringleader sounded the same. The feeling that everything was okay had left,
and was replaced by a feeling of danger. My mind lost all logic and reality
slipped away, and I began to relive an old nightmare. I turned to runaway,
but the two guys were behind me. Before I could even think I was being
punched in the face, and the punch actually felt real. That's when I lost
control, and reacted as I did before. The punches started to roll in, and I
felt kicks to every part of my body. I saw blood and then...darkness.

{'In darkness you are forced to face your worst enemy...yourself. Perhaps
being in the light for so long has prevented you to see how absurd it is to
not appreciate...darkness. The absence of light and sound. The absence of
life as you know it...but in that moment you live...as I have lived in
darkness for so long. I see what you want...your deepest desires...you
darkest secrets. I am you, but I am true. Let's become one for the first
time', the voice continued to say. As the darkness took form, and began to
shape itself. Then it revealed it's face. It was me with claws and
teeth. It was me...and I could feel the savage, animal passions radiating
like the heat from a sun. It consumed...and empowered me at the same
time...WE BECAME ONE...I am Feral}

"Hello old friend" I said as my claws extended and I lunged for his
lungs. Within minutes I had ripped apart the guys, and I saved the
ringleader for last. He smiled as I looked at him. I lunged for his
throat,and he ducked to the side. Then he tackled me to the ground, but I
slipped easily from under him, and found myself back on top of him with my
nails digging deep into his throat.

" Sequence ending" Circe called across the monitor.

"Why??? I was about to do him in. Damn!!!" I screamed at the observation
room.

Barry came through the door. He noticed that my nails where extended. he
noticed the definition of my body. I had completely changed during the
blackout, but I was still me although I felt more confident and assertive.

"Are you okay, Kyle?" he said paying close attention to me.

"I am fine...Barry. Just mad that I couldn't finish off that dude." I said
noticing my new changes.

"Circe load physical training sequence." he said prepping himself to train
with me.

The room changed once more, and we were at a construction yard at night. It
was a mutant training camp, and we were in the middle of the camp yard.

"This is like tag. The object is for me to catch you and hold you for a
minute. What makes this sequence hard is that you have to watch for motion
detected lasers, and Manhunters waiting to kill you" Barry siad as he
looked at me to make sure I understood.

"I got it. Like cat and mouse. This should be interesting." I said before I
ducked as a laser streamed across my head. It felt real. The strange thing
is...I could here at coming as well as smell it, and when the light beam
streaked across me I felt the heat.

I ran trying to avoid Barry. At one point he cornered me, and instinctually
I extended my claws and climbed the wall. After thirty minutes of dodging
Barry, he finally caught me. As he fell on top of me, I laughed then rolled
over on top of him. My laughter was sinister. I knew he couldn't catch me,
and I was getting tired of him chasing me, so I caught him instead. I
leaned over my face almost touching his, and I growled showing my canine
teeth. He didn't have any fear in his eyes, and that turned me on.

"I think I caught you...how about a bite for good luck" I said smiling
wickedly.

"I think we can call this a day." Barry said as he quickly flipped me off
of him, and I landed on my back. He got up and I could feel the anger
boiling off of him.

"Don't worry big boy. I could get used to being on my back. " I said as he
mumbled something walking out the door.


With All My Love, Mkrann.