(2023)
For the past 5 years, the world has gotten quiet.
After Thanos wiped out half of the population of the universe, not only there were abundant resources for the rest, but most people, and governments were too scared to try anything.
Well, two years, from 2020 to 2022 were also spent on Covid as well.
But in 2023, 5 years after the snap, the Avengers finally brought everyone back.
And in a grand battle against Thanos, Tony Stark sacrificed his life to save the world.
But, since Infinity Gauntlet was used a total of 4 times, 3 times on Earth and 1 on an unknown planet where Infinity Stones were destroyed, the universe has drastically changed.
Especially because of 3 snaps on Earth.
The rise of Mutants.
In the X-mansion, the TV buzzed with the debate in US Congress.
With President Ross revealing a shocking truth to the world.
"Covid-19, which destroyed everyone's livelihood when we hadn't even recovered from the Snap, was not natural!
The Snap has created a new species amongst us. That may look like us humans, but are different!
Covid-19 was the work of a Mutant!"
Jean, Scott, Hank and Warren, the first batch of X-Men gasped in surprise as Charles frowned with a serious expression.
In the Congress, Ross showed a picture of a Chinese man on the projector.
"This is the global terrorist we have caught! We demand explanation from the Chinese government for hiding this fact!
And because China hid this from the world, with an executive order, I am announcing 100% tarriffs for all goods and services imported from China!"
"Another idiot of a President!"
Jean shouted in her mind.
Even as a 15 year old kid, it was clear to her that this will have very negative consequences, especially to Mutants.
Right now, with 4 Billion people back into the world, with the key Avengers out of the picture, and especially the terrorist group Flag-smashers causing terrorist attacks everywhere in the world, trying to kill the people who came back to the world, an economic collapse is the last thing that should happen.
And, as usual, the government will blame its failures on others.
Which will now be Mutants.
"Why is he calling us Mutants? No one calls other superheroes like Hulk and Captain America Mutants. It's like he wants us to be segregated..."
Magneto, a Holocaust survivor who Xavier took out from a frozen shell near Arctic some 30-40 years ago, muttered in anger.
Xavier, ever the optimist, said, "I don't think he means that. He tried to capture Hulk by creating another Hulk. I think he just doesn't understand the... consequences for others."
"Just say that he is stupid, Charles."
"..."
Jean sighed and plopped down on the sofa, with a frown on her face. She was feeling that something else was wrong. But she couldn't quite put a finger on it.
Charles looked at her, and sighed.
"It's been five days since everyone returned from the Blip. I and Eric will go and talk to President.
Jean, Hank, it's time for you to meet your family."
"WHAT!?"
------------------------------
(Jean's PoV)
"WHAT!?"
I have a family!?
"What the hell do you mean, Professor!?"
Professor sighed, "Your family also got blipped in The Snap. You had an... episode. So I sealed away your memories.
But they are back now."
Suddenly, Professor used his powers, and it felt like a dam blocking the river of my memories broke.
I saw memories of my life. Of my mother. Of my father. Of my big sister.
I... was not an orphan!?
"Jean! Don't be a picky eater!"
Is the one who is scolding me to eat...Mom?
"Hey! Don't cry or Mom will come!"
Is the one who is holding my mouth to keep me from screaming my lungs out amidst crying, after she gave me an F5 on the bed, my sister?
"You got an A huh? Good girl."
Is the person who is patting my head on getting A in Maths, my father?
They are... my family?
They are my family!
Just on my 10th birthday, when I was about to cut the cake, they turned to dust.
The Snap took my family...
And then, Professor... no. Charles Xavier took my memories of them...
This baldhead!
I used my Telekinesis and grabbed his neck.
"Why did you take my memories!?"
"Y-you had an episode. You linked with the minds of your entire town. T-they turned into vegetables —"
"Don't lie! I don't have telepathy!"
"You have! That's why I had to shut it down! Or else you might have accidentally turned many more people into vegetables!"
"..."
I dropped my grip on his neck, because just now, I also got a new set of memories.
Memories of my past life. A normal world. With nothing supernatural.
A world, where this world was in movies and comics.
...I can't let Xavier get his hands on my memories.
"I am leaving."
I turned around to leave, and shoved Scott aside, who tried to grab my hand.
Right now, Sanctum is the safest place for me.
I need to undo whatever brainwashing Xavier has done to me!
——————————
For every chapter here, I will post one advanced chapter on p@treon.
patreon.com/KTG_Fanfics