Time flies, like an arrow.
At the Xavier Manor, the Mutants who settled down received targeted special training, and their strength significantly improved.
At the same time.
U.S. and Soviet relations became increasingly tense under the instigation of Black King, and warships from both sides had already gathered in the waters off Cuba, with conflict possible at any time, potentially triggering a World War.
On a deserted island in the desolate sea area, the environment was primitive and natural, with beautiful scenery, and various ancient trees and strange trees in diverse shapes came into view, making it impossible to take everything in.
This was a sea of trees, a paradise for birds, where branches connected to branches, and leaves overlapped leaves, with no roads and no signs of human habitation.
Uh...
Before Samuel came here, there truly wasn't any, but after he arrived, an ancient and classical palace gradually rose from the forest, adding a touch of mystery to this ancient and primitive small island.
He named this island Void Island.
Void, is both an identity and origin, and can also be explained as nothingness, having the meaning of being everywhere and encompassing everything.
Simply put, this is an island, or rather, a force, that both exists in this World and doesn't exist in this World!
Actually, Samuel originally wanted to call it Krakoa, after all, Krakoa is a fictional nation created by Mutants in the comics, and Samuel's purpose in developing this place was to temporarily house Mutants.
But later, he thought about it and decided against it, after all, he wouldn't really manage and develop this island, so it was better to call it Void Island, so that when they returned, the Mutants could have a stronger sense of belonging.
In a room in the palace, on an expensive Simmons mattress, Mystique looked at Samuel, who hadn't woken up yet, with a complicated expression.
If at first she approached Samuel to eliminate her ability, and had ulterior motives, now, she couldn't tell her true feelings.
This wasn't her first time here.
Since the X Department Base of the intelligence agency was destroyed, and the real Moira MacTaggert asked him if he wanted to go to the new Base with Charles and the others, and then they went their separate ways.
He found this place, started building it, and frequently contacted 'Moira MacTaggert' through herself!
The first few times she could say it was to eliminate her ability, but the later times, she understood that she came for Samuel, to be able to spend time with Samuel.
She knew that her first time, body and soul, already belonged to this man named Samuel!
Because there were several times she wanted to confess her identity to Samuel.
I'm not Moira MacTaggert!
I'm Raven!
The person with You is me, not her!
"Da da da -- Da da da --" Footsteps came from outside, from far to near.
There are other people here?
Raven was startled, and without thinking, directly transformed into Moira MacTaggert's appearance, quickly put on her clothes, got up, and raised her gun towards the doorway.
The footsteps disappeared, and the person had already arrived at the door.
The door was gently pushed open.
"Don't move!"
The moment the door opened, Raven softly low-shouted.
Their eyes met.
The person outside the door and the person inside the door were both stunned.
"You... You..." Moira MacTaggert looked at 'herself' holding the gun in surprise, with a bewildered expression.
What's going on?
How could I be here?
No, who turned into my appearance?
"Raven?" Moira MacTaggert asked tentatively.
Raven's expression was flustered, and she subconsciously looked at Samuel behind her.
Looking at Samuel, who hadn't woken up yet, Moira MacTaggert's expression was strange, and she seemed to understand why Raven had turned into her appearance.
"You... You've gone too far." Moira MacTaggert's face sank, and while angry, she surprisingly felt a hint of pride.
Perhaps it was because Samuel always gave people the feeling of being very strong and distant, but at that moment, he would actually let Raven turn into her, didn't this just prove her charm?
Although this action was a bit excessive and disgusting, Moira MacTaggert wasn't really particularly angry, she was just a little surprised and dissatisfied!
After all, who can refuse praise for their charm from the opposite sex!
"Shh!"
"Let's go outside and talk, please, don't wake him up."
Raven pleaded in a low voice, and Moira MacTaggert thought for a moment and nodded in agreement.
The two of them looked at Samuel, gently and quietly left the room, and closed the door.
The moment the door closed, Samuel, who had been sleeping soundly, slightly raised the corner of his mouth.
The two of them walked out of the palace, Moira MacTaggert remained silent, while Raven was calculating in her mind how to explain this awkward situation.
Outside the palace.
Sunshine poured down, and a gentle breeze blew.
Moira MacTaggert looked at Raven: "I need an explanation..."
Raven smiled awkwardly and reluctantly told the story from beginning to end.
Moira MacTaggert's expression gradually became strange, she originally only thought that Samuel appreciated her charm, which was why they played such 'little tricks'.
As a result, she didn't expect there to be hidden circumstances within!
Samuel could actually eliminate Mutant abilities, and Raven, in order to eliminate her ability, actually used her appearance to trade with Samuel, and hid it perfectly.
Samuel had no idea of the inside story and actually always thought the person he was with was her.
And herself...
If she hadn't come to Samuel for help to stop Black King's next action, she would probably have been kept in the dark all along.
Moira MacTaggert didn't know what to say anymore, Raven's operation was truly too audacious!
"What do we do now?!" Moira MacTaggert asked irritably.
Raven had already thought about it when she chose to confess, she said somewhat hesitantly: "Can You, can You pretend not to know anything?"
"It won't be too long! Once Black King is dealt with, I will let him help me eliminate my ability, and the transaction will be over."
"I will leave, and I promise, before I leave, I will make it clear to him and ensure it doesn't affect You."
Moira MacTaggert hesitated for a moment and asked: "Can he really eliminate Mutant abilities?"
"I don't know." Raven shook her head and said: "But I believe him, and he wouldn't lie to me just to take advantage!"
Moira MacTaggert said irritably: "He took advantage of me, okay?!"
"But the person who was really with him was me!" Raven argued.
Moira MacTaggert looked at her and asked thoughtfully: "You, You didn't fall in love with him, did You?"
Raven said with a complex expression: "You don't know how much I want to use my own appearance, but I'm afraid! I'm afraid he won't forgive me when he knows the truth, I, I'm afraid he won't like my appearance!"
Moira MacTaggert said: "If he likes You, he will definitely like the real You, the authentic You, not just the appearance!"
Raven was silent and didn't speak.
In the current situation, who could say clearly whether Samuel liked the inner Raven or the outer Moira MacTaggert?
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