"Looks like there's only cola, which isn't great news!" Zhou Yi opened the kitchen fridge and discovered an unpleasant truth.
"If this is a joke, then I'm telling you it's not funny at all." Logan rummaged through the cupboards, but found nothing but milk and cereal. "I can't believe a place this big doesn't even have a can of beer."
"I can believe it. This is a school. And besides Scott, most of the teachers are female. And I don't think that gloomy fellow Scott would like good stuff like alcohol." Zhou Yi's relationship with Scott was known to almost everyone, so he didn't mind one more person knowing.
"You're right, he's a gloomy, deadpan face." Logan slammed the cupboard door shut. "I just didn't expect him to lack even a man's most basic pleasure. My goodness, a man who doesn't drink. He really exists in this World, and I even met him. What the hell!"
"Hey, Logan, catch." Zhou Yi tossed him a can. "Soda water. I guess you can imagine it's sparkling wine, maybe that'll make it feel better."
Catching the consolation prize Zhou Yi threw over, Logan's mood couldn't have been better.
"What can I say, thanks? Damn it, a can of soda water. And it's warm!"
"You have to learn to comfort yourself, really. You can totally learn from me on this point." Zhou Yi opened the cola in his hand and took a big gulp. "You know, I feel like I've found the youth I lost in college!"
"Do you think soda water has anything to do with my youth? Besides, I don't have any damn memories of youth!" Logan seemed a little exasperated. For him, today was truly a terrible day.
He wasn't always planning to open up, especially to a man. After finally making such a difficult decision, he found that this miserable place couldn't even drown his sorrows with alcohol.
At this moment, he almost suspected that if there was a Goddess of Fate, there must be a very serious emotional entanglement between them, otherwise she wouldn't play with him like this.
And just as the two big men were miserably and helplessly using soda to solve their worries, good news came from Ororo.
"Yi, we've caught that fellow."
Hearing this, Zhou Yi immediately activated his Super Vision. Ororo and the others instantly appeared in his sight. And just as they said, they had caught that blue Mutant. However, something was a little off; the atmosphere between them was somewhat strange. It didn't look like they were going to capture someone, but rather rushing to provide medical aid.
Because he noticed that Ororo hadn't taken any containment measures against that fellow, and Jean was even bandaging his wounds.
"I see you all. Can you tell me what's going on? You look a bit strange!"
"His name is Kurt Wagner. He was originally controlled by General Stryker using some unknown method, which is why he attacked the President. But now the control has faded, and he's one of us! Don't worry, he's no threat." Ororo explained to Zhou Yi. "Hank has already prepared for the return flight. We'll be back in two hours."
"Don't be too hasty. Washington airspace is a no-fly zone. Especially at this special time, if I were you, it would be best to take a detour, after all, you now have a passenger on board who is still on the most wanted list!"
"I understand. See you later." Ororo hung up the communication again. It seemed she wouldn't be giving him any good looks for a while. Thinking of this, Zhou Yi's face broke into a wry smile.
"What, looks like you two have relationship problems?" At this moment, Logan sidled up with a teasing expression. With his sharp hearing, he naturally heard their conversation. And for him, seeing Zhou Yi stumble in this area was undoubtedly a very happy thing.
"A small problem, I'm working on solving it." Zhou Yi smiled. "But Logan, I just remembered something. When I came today, I think I saw a boy following Rogue all the time, it seemed like he was pursuing her!"
Hearing this, Logan crushed the soda water in his hand, and three steel claws immediately shot out. The expression on his face also became very ugly. Zhou Yi was very familiar with this expression; he had seen it on many fathers when he was in high school.
It's just that back then, parents liked to greet people with shotguns, while Logan preferred to greet people with claws.
"Tell me, who is it?" Logan's tone began to become very frightening, which could be seen from the trembling body of the young man standing outside the door.
"Who is it? Do you know, Bobby?" Turning and pushing open the door, Zhou Yi spoke to the pale young man outside.
The Aura emanating from Wolverine Logan was not something an ordinary person could withstand. He was a man who had truly walked back from a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood. The American Civil War, World War I, World War II, the Vietnam War, and many lesser-known battles—these were all part of his life experience. The number of corpses he had seen combined was far greater than the number of living people this young man had ever seen.
So when he put himself in the shoes of the target of Logan's outburst of anger, he suddenly found it truly terrifying. His heart almost raced at F1 speeds.
"I don't know, sir. I don't know anything." In this situation, Bobby wouldn't dare admit what he had done even if it killed him. It was true that he was pursuing Rogue, but not to this life-threatening extent.
"Who are you? What are you doing here?" Logan snarled at Bobby. Now, every eligible young man became a suspicious target in his mind. If he could, he wouldn't even mind giving every target a good beating.
"I'm Bobby, sir. I'm hungry and came here to find something to eat." In front of Logan, Bobby instantly turned into the most obedient Boy Scout, answering his questions quickly and completely. But anyone with eyes could see he was very nervous.
"Alright, Logan. Put away your claws, you're scaring this young fellow." Zhou Yi interjected at this moment. He just wanted to make a joke to divert Logan's attention from him, not to actually have Logan beat someone up. That would be too tragic for the innocent young fellow caught in the middle.
"I'll find that fellow, and when I do, he'd better pray he bought enough insurance!" Logan retracted his claws, but still threatened fiercely. Having unexpectedly developed paternal love for Rogue, he was now the epitome of a great dad.
"Perhaps, Little fellow. Aren't you looking for something to eat? Hurry up. Do you want to dawdle here all night?" Zhou Yi subtly nudged Bobby's back, signaling him to get out of Logan's sight quickly. Otherwise, this keenly intuitive fellow might discover something.
Bobby understood Zhou Yi's meaning. He first gave Zhou Yi a resentful look, expressing his dissatisfaction with him revealing the secret, and then immediately took action. Now he truly didn't dare to stand in front of Logan for another moment.
At this moment, Logan suddenly twitched his ears. He asked in confusion.
"They're back? How so fast?"
Zhou Yi closed his eyes and listened for a moment. Then, with a grim face, he said, "It's not the blackbird's sound, it's a helicopter. It looks like someone is attacking the base camp. Logan, Bobby. Notify the Children downstairs, we're evacuating immediately. I'll go get the Little fellows upstairs!"
Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters had nearly two hundred Children, a large portion of whom were under ten years old. In this situation, Zhou Yi had to prioritize protecting the Children, which was also the most important thing Ororo entrusted to him.
Almost in an instant, he disappeared from their sight. Both of them knew he had already begun to act, so they also immediately took action. Everyone knew the seriousness of the situation; even a small delay could put a Child in danger.
Because those who came here at this time were by no means good people; their methods against Mutants were known to all Mutants. Their coldness and cruelty would not be curbed simply because the target was a Child. They had to complete the rescue before these people could act.
Meanwhile, outside Xavier's Mansion. General William Stryker stepped out of his car, guarded by a group of heavily armed Soldiers. He looked at the ancient and massive mansion before him, muttering to himself.
"Xavier's Mansion, it's been a long time since I last visited here. This time, I'll see who can protect you all! Second Lieutenant, tell me, is our advance team ready?"
"Reporting, Officer, the advance team's helicopters are in position and on standby. They can breach the target at any time. Additionally, our main force has surrounded the area, ensuring that no target can leave." The Second Lieutenant beside General Stryker immediately reported the situation to his Superior. As his assistant, he had to admit that his Superior was indeed a Genius strategist.
To be able to control two of the most powerful Mutants in the Mutant World in such a short time, and to directly infiltrate the Mutant stronghold. Such an achievement, among current U.S. Generals, if not unique, is certainly one of the best. To be honest, he was truly proud to serve such a man. After all, as a Soldier, military achievements are the most boast-worthy capital.
"Very good, after so many years of waiting. Finally, we don't have to wait any longer. Give the order, the advance team will directly breach the target and can open fire at any time. All other troops, surround the area, don't let any Mutant bastards escape. Remember, what you do today is for the beautiful tomorrow of humanity. As long as we succeed, the great threat of Mutants will become history, and you will become heroes who saved the future of humanity. So, show them no mercy, understood?"
Stryker's voice was transmitted through the army's internal communication system to every Soldier, which undoubtedly further stimulated their nerves. Just as Stryker said, they couldn't wait to achieve glory.
And the first to react are always the most elite special forces. Smoke grenades directly shattered the glass of the top-floor rooms, and fully armed special Soldiers quickly descended from the helicopters to the top floor of the mansion using ropes. They would be the first wave of attackers. Bullets were already chambered, and they would show no mercy to Mutants, not even Children.