The War
Posted on Fri May 26th, 2023 @ 3:07pm by Glitch
597 words; about a 3 minute read
Mission:
Welcome to the Hometown
Location: The New World
Timeline: Year 1 After Glitch
The Friends
After they escaped from New York City, they learned that the electromagnetic storm had not only affected their city but also the whole world. It had caused widespread chaos and destruction, leaving millions of people dead or displaced. It had also triggered something else: a latent gene in some people that activated their mutant powers.
Alex became the leader of the group, a confident and charismatic man who had a knack for making decisions and inspiring others. He was a journalist who had traveled to many places and seen many things. He gained the mutant power of energy blasts, which allowed him to project beams of concussive force from his hands.
Beth was the brains of the group, a smart and resourceful woman who had a passion for science and technology. She was a biochemist who worked at a research lab before the storm. Her mutant power of technopathy, which allowed her to manipulate and communicate with machines.
Chris was the muscle of the group, a strong and loyal man who had a background in martial arts and survival skills. He was a security guard who had served in the army before the storm. He gained super strength, which allowed him to lift heavy objects and endure physical damage.
Dana was the heart of the group, a kind and compassionate woman who had a talent for healing and helping others. She was a nurse who worked at a hospital before the storm. She gained the gift of healing, which allowed her to heal herself and others from injuries and diseases.
Evan was the spirit of the group, a funny and adventurous man who had a flair for creativity and entertainment. He was a musician who played in a band before the storm. He learned he had gained the ability of teleportation, which allowed him to transport himself and others to different locations.
The War
The emergence of mutants caused fear and hatred among many humans, who saw them as threats or abominations. Some humans formed groups that hunted down and killed mutants, while others tried to capture and experiment on them. Some mutants fought back against their oppressors, while others tried to hide or escape from them. Some humans and mutants tried to coexist peacefully, while others tried to exploit or manipulate them.
A war between humans and mutants broke out, with both sides fighting for survival, freedom, or domination. The world became a battleground, with no place safe for anyone.
The five friends found themselves caught in the middle of this war, with their mutant powers making them targets for both sides. They decided to use their powers for good, to help those who needed it and to fight against those who harmed it. They joined forces with other mutants who shared their vision, forming a resistance movement against the human extremists.
They also encountered other groups of mutants who had different agendas: some wanted to wipe out all humans, some wanted to rule over them, some wanted to create their own utopia, some wanted to find their origin. They clashed with these groups over their conflicting goals and methods.
They also faced new dangers: enhanced weapons that could harm or neutralize mutants; rogue mutants who betrayed or attacked their own kind; mysterious forces that manipulated or controlled mutants; ancient secrets that revealed the truth about mutants.
They faced many challenges and losses along the way, but they also found many allies and victories. They never gave up on their hope for a better world where humans and mutants could live together in harmony.