As Michael fully stepped out of the portal he conjured to reach Rogue's location he waited a few seconds before closing it.
Since six of his T-Spheres were following right behind him.
Then once they were through he shut the portal tight.
Ready to begin his mission.
Which would be the very first field test for not only his T-Spheres but also his newly created supersuit.
Which just like the Black Panther was a Vibranium microweave mesh.
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As Michael thought about his suit and spheres he was interrupted when ADAM contacted him using the earpiece he was wearing.
Given he hadn't even begun work on his own T-mask yet. Which would serve as his communication device in the future.
"Michael I have urgent news. First, I have intercepted radio signals in the area that show a paramilitary unit aligned with William Stryker is in the area and their target is Anna Marie Carlyle. Furthermore I've detected the Blackbird, the jet used by the X-Men, heading straight for your location as well." The AI quickly explained.
Michael taking in the information without saying a word.
His mind racing numerous different scenarios based on the new variables, until he eventually came up with several plans to deal with them.
"Understood." Michael finally replied. "On that note ADAM have four of the T-Sphere set up a localized jamming field. I don't want any signals getting in our out. Secondly, give me the location of Stryker little henchmen." He spoke.
"Understood." ADAM replied. He then gave Michael the enemies exact location a few seconds later.
While he did ADAM began remote controlling four of the T-Spheres, since just like with many other things Michael had created ADAM has access.
As the four sphere's began to spread out and float in different directions they all suddenly began to vanish from sight.
Given that ADAM had just activated the optical camouflage function Michael had installed in the T-Spheres during their creation.
Once all four were in place ADAM informed Michael and then activated the localized jamming field.
"It is done." ADAM said.
Since Michael technology was shielded automatically from the jamming field of his T-Spheres.
"Good." Michael replied. "Okay, showtime." He said.
Michael then took of running in the direction of Stryker men.
Eventually reaching their location.
Once he did though he stopped just before coming into their line of sight.
Staying within the forest he directed his two remaining T-Sphere into the crowd of men.
All of whom took note of the T-Spheres as soon as they appeared.
"What the hell?! A floating ball with a...is that a T?" One of the men spoke.
But before anyone could respond Michael had his T-Spheres send out electrical discharges that struck all the soldiers.
At least until they passed out.
Once they did Michael approached them.
He then began casting magic.
Specifically mental magic to rewrite all the men's memories.
Because although he would like nothing more than to kill them he couldn't at the moment.
Not without tipping off Stryker.
Who was definitely on Michael hit list.
Seriously, he actually has a hit list of people he was going to kill.
Moving on.
In addition to rewriting the men's memories he also took a look through their olds ones.
Michael actions gaining him a hefty sum of intelligence on Stryker base of operations Alkali Lake in Canada, and about his entire operation.
Which Michael sick to his stomach as he reviewed the men's memories regarding their treatment of Mutants.
Seeing the memories made him want to slaughter the fools passed out before him.
But he held back. Since he new he had more important things to deal with.
Though when the day came Michael was going to go for an enthusiastic walk against Stryker and his entire operation.
That's a promise.
Moving on.
After a few more minutes Michael finished with his memory spells.
He then left the soldiers, since he had a southern belle with kickass powers to meet.
***
Slowly pacing back and forth Rogue waited for her bus to arrive.
Taking great care not to touch anyone, even accidentally.
She even gave off a "stay the hell back" vibe.
So it surprised her greatly when she felt a light tap on her left shoulder.
"Wah!" Rogue screamed. Jumping and turning around.
Only to find herself facing a man dressed in a strange costume.
Which everyone around her was seemingly ignoring.
"What?" Rogue mused. Wondering why everyone else was ignoring the man in front of her.
"It's magic." The man suddenly spoke.
Leading Rogue to look him directly in his eyes.
"And before you say magic doesn't exist considering what you can do miss Carlyle I wouldn't dismiss the possibility so easily." The man explained.
But his words only made Rogue take a step back.
"How...how do you know my name. Also for that matter who are you?" She questioned.
Rogue getting ready to run if she didn't like the man's answers.
"First off my name is Michael. Secondly I know your name because, and just so you know I'm not a stalker of anything, I've been watching you." He explained.
"Crazy." Rogue instantly said.
She then got ready to turn and run.
Only to stop in her tracks the next second after Michael spoke up.
"If you come with me I'll be able to help you touch people again without nearly killing them."
Hearing this Rogue turned around. "How did you-"
"-Like I said I've been watching you. But this isn't really the place for that type of conversation. So if you'll follow me I lead you to a more appropriate venue." Michael spoke.
Rogue taking a few seconds to respond.
"O...okay." Rogue replied.
Since although Michael was suspicious as hell to her if he really could allow her to touch people again without being a danger then she would take that chance.
Besides, Rogue already planned to touch Michael and flee if he turned out to be lying.
"Excellent. Well then follow me." He said.
Michael turned and then began walking.
Rogue following right behind him.
Until the two reached the nearby forest.
"Okay, what are we doing out here...." Rogue began asking.
Only to stop and trail off when she saw Michael open up a portal in thin air.
"What?" Rogue questioned.
"Like I said earlier. Magic is very real." Michael replied. Doing some jazz hands to emphasize his words.
Right after he stepped through the portal.
Rogue following behind him a second later.
Then lastly where the T-Spheres.
Michael closing the portal right after they followed him and Rogue through.
Where not five minutes later the Blackbird came flying into the airspace of the area and then found a landing position.
The X-Men immediately beginning their search for Rogue only to find nothing at all.
Leaving them all utterly confused.
"Charles, did Cerebro perhaps get the coordinates wrong?" Hank asked.
"I think not." Charles replied. "I've just used my powers to scan the area for miss Carlyle mind and I can find no trace of it. Its disappeared. Entirely." He spoke.
"But that shouldn't be possible." Hank said.
Given he knew how powerful a telepath Charles really was.
"Unless someone got to her before we did." Ororo said.
Leaving the X-Men thinking of that possibility.
Meanwhile Stryker squad were already on their way back to their base, also empty-handed.
Having no idea they were now unwitting sleeper agents of Michael's.
Who was extremely happy his retrieval of Rogue had gone off without a major hitch.
Now it was onto the next phase of his plans.