X-Force: Beyond Omega

Ch: 113 [Destiny- The inevitable future]

[Inner Sanctum – The Throne of Genosha]

David Moreau, the Genegineer, strode through the cold, steel-lined corridors of the citadel, his mind weighed down by the unexpected summons. The Leader did not tolerate delay, and any hesitation could be met with severe punishment. He passed through several security checkpoints, each one more fortified than the last. Armed guards in reinforced Magistrate armor stood at attention, their emotionless visors tracking his every step. The deeper he went, the colder the air became

Finally, he reached the grand chamber. Towering metal doors groaned as they slid apart, revealing a vast throne room. The walls were lined with thick cables and holographic displays, each one cycling through surveillance footage from every corner of Genosha. Towering pillars lined the room, covered with grotesque sculptures of Genosha's conquered enemies. The air was thick with incense, the scent designed to keep the mind focused and subservient.

At the center of the chamber, seated upon an obsidian throne, was The Leader. His face was hidden behind a simple black mask, his body draped in ceremonial robes of black and crimson. No one knew his true name, only that he had risen to power through sheer brutality and absolute control. His presence alone was suffocating.

David swallowed hard and knelt. "You summoned me, my Lord?"

The Leader's voice was calm, yet it carried the weight of absolute command. "Yes, Genegineer. I have received disturbing intelligence. Forces beyond our shores are gathering. An invasion is being planned."

David stiffened. "Impossible. We control all lines of communication. Who would dare—?"

The Leader's fingers drummed against the armrest. "Do not waste my time with doubts, Moreau. The threat is real. Our enemies are moving in the shadows. We cannot afford uncertainty."

David lowered his gaze. "What are your orders, my Lord?"

The Leader leaned forward slightly. "You will increase Genosha's defenses immediately. Strengthen the mind-control frequencies, reinforce the slave sectors, and ensure the Magistrates are prepared for war."

David nodded. "It will be done."

The Leader's head tilted slightly. "And one more thing, Genegineer."

A shiver crawled up David's spine. "Yes?"

"You will go to the Forbidden Zone and unseal Irene Adler."

David's blood ran cold. "Adler?"

"She sees the future, Moreau. And I will have her knowledge. Use any method necessary to make her speak."

David hesitated, but he knew better than to argue. The Forbidden Zone was a place spoken of only in whispers, a vault where dangerous minds were sealed away, hidden from both their enemies and their own people. Irene Adler—Destiny—had been imprisoned there for years, her gift of prophecy deemed too unpredictable, too dangerous.

"As you command, my Lord," David said, forcing steadiness into his voice.

The Leader gestured dismissively. "Then go. Do not fail me."

David rose, his mind racing as he turned to leave. The shadows of the Inner Sanctum seemed to press against his back, a silent reminder that failure was not an option.

He had his orders.

And soon, the future would be theirs to control.

...

David moved through the decayed remnants of a once-thriving Genoshan re

She did not speak.

But she smiled.

The end of their suffering was near...

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