tooth_n_claw:

One of the few benefits about being a shapechanger who was stuck in animal form was that Alex always traveled light. He didn't have to worry about clothes or toiletries or other stuff like that. Of course he'd still rather be able to take human form again for a lot of reasons. A certain purple girl was one of them.

Alex flew down to Xavier's in falcon form and landed just inside the gate. He would have preferred dragon for a long flight, but he didn't want to scare anyone. It was best not to ruffle the feathers of the natives when you showed up asking for help. Not to mention he didn't feel like getting into a fight over a misunderstanding.

He landed and shifted to orangutan. He would have used the gate buzzer, but not being able to talk made it a little difficult. Taking a deep breath, he made his way to the front door and then knocked.

nextgen_misc:

The half moon was hazy behind high cirrus clouds and the air had a slight chill to it. The night around Braddock Manor was still and quiet, but it wouldn't last. A portal opened and demons poured out along with the stench of brimstone. They headed directly for the manor house.

Ripples of magic spread out from the center. Fire cut through the darkness. Demonic screams and roars shattered the silence.

When it was over Braddock Manor lay in smoldering ruins and there were no signs of the residents.

nextgen_media:

ENGLAND Braddock Manor, home of Brian Braddock, was destroyed during the night. All that's left of the stately manor house is a smoldering pile of rubble. The individuals responsible for this attack are unknown at this time, but police are investigating. No bodies were found in rubble and it appears that Brian Braddock is missing at this time. CONT ON PAGE 1A.

BRAZIL In an unusual turn of events, it appears the Amazong Rainforest has somehow come alive and the trees and plants are attacking loggers. To date about twenty loggers and other citizens have gone missing into the jungle depths. Witnesses say that they were grabbed and abducted by the trees. Investigators are looking into the situation, but at this point they have no leads. CONT PAGE 2A

WASHINGTON DC The Registration debate has cooled down and the bill that Senator Sloane was trying to push through Congress has been officially dropped. Recent events in New York City have brought to light certain individuals sponsoring the bill and Congress is doing an investigation into these individuals. The issue of mutant and superhero Registration has been shelved, but it is certainly not the end of the debate. CONT PAGE 1B

nextgen_eternal:

Zuras and Mentor led the group of Eternals, Titanian and Earth, who would be fighting to retake Polaria. They had gathered a hundred miles south of the city after teleporting from Titan. There they waited while they recuperated from the strain and exertion of teleporting.

When they were ready, they started flying toward Polaria.

nextgen_parent:

In Antarctica Ikaris and Eros led the group of Eternals, Titanian and Earth, toward the city of Olympia. Their home had been overrun by deviants and it was time to take it back. While they were here, another group of Eternals were taking Polaria back from the deviants. The ancient enemy would be driven back into the depths of the ocean.

They teleported from Titan to a location a hundred miles from the city. They took some time to recuperate and once they were ready, Ikaris and Eros led the group toward Olympia.