A month had passed and Dad finally let me return home. He said that Phoenix had been stable for long enough to ensure a safe environment for my return. Considering he had been stable for about 3 weeks, Dad and My Wolf let him out of containment. The containment cell at the tower was a level above the training room but still in heavy lockdown. The room held a round glass chamber and had very little furniture. It contained a simple wooden chair and a small table. It was originally created for the Hulk but with Bruce being killed it's now for him, I guess.

When I return I saw Phoenix waiting for me nervously behind everyone. I know Dad can be extremely protective of his family after Peter, he just wants the best for our family. I slowly make my way around hugging everyone tightly. I was so scared that someone else was hurt, or worse Phoenix was hurt.

The part I was dreading the most comes up, the first hello again. I haven't spoken to Phoenix for two months now and I'm scared he won't want to be friends anymore. I walk up to him but before I can say anything he envelops me in a huge hug, pulling me off the ground.

"Oh my god, Manya. I thought that I had hurt you when Tony said you weren't here. I thought that I had severely injured you or killed you. When I heard you were coming back I was scared that you would hate me for everything I had put you through. When I ignored you for that month I thought that you would never speak to me again because you would be scared. Tony told me that you watched the whole incident at the party and even came back looking for me. That's when I knew I had to apologize and make everything right between us. I don't want this friendship to be destroyed over something I can't control" He grabbed my hand for the first time and led me inside so we could talk more in private.

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Some days had passed and our friendship had returned almost back to normal, the whole party is a rough spot. Dad had decided to properly train me and make me a nano suit along with that I can wear at all times. He said that is will be in a small bracelet with an hourglass symbolize that in my time of need I have protection. I made the decision though to bring up the party with Phoenix before the suit was finished. " Hey, Phoenix? Can we talk about the party for a moment?" he looked over from the corner of his room and gave me a cautious look. "I mean you know that we would never hurt you and you're safe here."

His pupils dilated and he started walking towards the bed before grabbing my arm and throwing me to the ground. His voice was low as he repeated, "That's all a lie. No one will help me anymore". I scramble to my feet before he chases me down the hall to a bigger room that was empty before sealing the door to take me out. This is my end. I never thought this was how I would go out. Stop it, you're being stupid. He would never hurt you.

This thought replayed in my head when I realized His fist was flying straight at my face. I was so scared that I couldn't think and just barely dodged the blow. He came at me relentlessly and without a single thought I grabbed his fist mid-swing and kneed him in the gut. Bad move. He looked up at me and pulled my leg behind him sending me flying to the ground. I got up, running to the door, banging in it hoping that someone would hear me. I had never been more scared of Phoenix in my life yet I couldn't fight back. I know that he is still in there somewhere and I don't want to hurt him.

I couldn't stand the thought of him realizing that I didn't fight back so I fought, for his sake. No matter the attack he used all my training with Steve kicked in and I only get hit a few times. My strength was no match for his ability. If I wanted to have a fair chance I would have to use my powers. Concentrating I multiply myself confusing his so that I could figure out a plan. His pattern seems to be a few punches from each side then a roundhouse kick. The only way I could counter that would be to attack from behind during his kick. I would teleport, which in these few lessons I had got the hang of, behind him and go for the legs.

His leg flew in my direction and it was time to enact my plan. I Teleported to behind him and knocked his legs out from under him. His look darkened as he stood as I saw blood start to drop to the floor. I looked at his wrists to see two stingers ripped through the flesh. I gasp in horror at the sight and the thought that he wants to hurt me that bad. I break down Crying not caring about one of the rules Steve told me, never let your enemy see your weakness. I just couldn't hold this in anymore. I dropped to my knees and let the tears out. Phoenix just stands there and takes in the scene before charging at me and driving the stinger into my diaphragm.

I fell completely to the ground while the world around started to be fuzzy. The figure of Phoenix could still be clearly seen over me with stinger still inside of me. It seemed as though after the stab he came back to realization and froze from shock. I could barely see the panic in his face as he processed the scene and pulled it back out. He rushed out of my view, presumably to open the door and find Stephen. As his footsteps disappear, the world fades to black as the poison rushes toward my heart in a race for my life.