• Name: Stefan Holmequist || Alexia Jesse Demire
• Code Name: Chimera
• Age: 16
• Height: 5´3"
• Weight: 100 lbs
• Build: Athletic
• Hair: blonde
• Skin color: Caucasian
• Eyes: Green
• Country of Origin: New York, USA

• Strength: Can possess extreme strength depending on how she manipulates her DNA//absorbed resources.
• Stamina: Above Average stamina, can go for extended periods of time without fatigue.
• Endurance/Durability: Variable. Due to genetic manipulation, Alexia to alter her body's physiology to produce hardened armored carapaces, but by no means is she indestructable..
• Agility: Extremely agile and limber due to animal DNA.
• Intelligence:Average intelligence level for a girl of 16 .

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Physical Description: Alexia has the physical appearance of a young teenage girl in her mid teems who engages in regular daily excercise.

Mutant Abilites: Alexia has the ability to control, alter, generate, and manipulate her own genetic structure. This is done through the assimilation of new genetic material into her exiting DNA.

Specifics

• Blank DNA || DNA Absorption: Chimeras DNA is virtually blank, unwritten. Only a small portion has enough code to give her a human appearance. Upon contact with another animal, Chimera can absorb a piece of their genetic code, allowing her to morph her body to take on all the characteristics of that animal. These absorbed genetic codes are stored and integrated into the body for later use. Secondary to this, Chimera can mix several genetic codes together to create an amalgamation, a true Chimera, of animal parts. The range of this is virtually unlimited, creating mass combinations. Under close inspection of Chimeras DNA strands, one would find that the DNA is extremely dense, capable of holding an unknown amount of data within it.
• Genetic Overlapping: with each new DNA sequence that is added, her DNA rewrites itself entirely by overlapping redundant data and keeping unique traits separate (Ex: Two absorbed animals have fur, one has a paralytic saliva, the other has a larger olfactory cavity. In this case the traits of fur would overlap as there is no need for duplication, while the saliva and olfactory traits would be there own separate code.).
• Genetic Adaptation: Chimera can also absorb the genetic material of humans, thereby allowing the body to take on a different ethnic appearance, as well as sexual (physical) orientation. If Chimera absorbs enough DNA from a mutant on a continual basis, Chimera can inherit their powers. At present this has yet to be done, and it is still unknown if power retention is permanent. It is believed that Chimera's body would retain the powers as it would be coded into her DNA. One theory offered is that this may result in a genetic instability if not carefully monitored. ((OOC: Chimera must ingest a minimum of 4 liters of blood to inherent a mutant ability, but this WILL result in genetic instability and could kill her.))
• Healing Factor:Chimera also possess a healing factor. Broken bones may take only a week to mend, bruises, cuts, and lacerations significantly less than any human or animal. Chimera has an exceptionally strong immune system, fighting diseases with extreme effeciency. Chimera's aging process is also severally slowed. While her maturation rate is the same as humans, her growth beyond that is slowed down by 3/4.
• Senses: Due to the amalgamated animal DNA, Chimeras senses are super heightened, as well is a normal human form, possessing heightened reflexes, speed, and strength. With each new animal DNA sequence that is absorbed, these senses alter slightly if the newly encoded strands offer an increase in ability for the specific sense.
• Anomaly:Chimera is X-gene negative, therefore she is not a mutant. It is speculated that she is an evolved human, the next true step of the evolutionary ladder. (( OOC: This is a falsity. Due to the characters continual absorption of DNA, her original mutant gene has become EXTREMELY buried, almost elimated, becoming something different. The character IS a mutant, however DNA tests can no longer prove this to be true. ))

Animal DNA absorbed:

Human female, North American Fox, Ferret, Black Bear, Salmon, Hare, Osprey, Tiger Salamander, Mouse, Deer, Peregrine Falcon, Eastern Cougar, Bog Turtle, Snow Leopard, Red Panda, Polar Bear, Tiger, Lion, Zebra, Nayals, Thompson's Gazelle, Blesbok, Gelada Baboon, Nubian Ibex, Hyrax, Gorilla, Guanay cormorant, Mata Mata, Dart Frf monkey, White-cheeked Gibbon, Meerkat, Porcupine, Vampire Bat, Black Leopard, Malayan Tapir, Lynx, Green Peafowl, Saltwater Crocodile, Asian hornbill, Giant Squid, Giraffe, Cheetah, Jackal, Hyena, Turkey Vulture, Black Rhinoceros, Sand Cat, Ground Gecko, Radiated Tortoise, Spiny Lizards, Plated Lizards, Silvered Leaole-rat, Leopard, Orca Whale, Flying Fox, Scorpion, Black Widow Spider, Electric Eel(knife fish), Short-tail Stingray, Fierce Snake, Great White Shark, Praying Mantis, Hercules beetle, Fire ant, Bullet Ant, Wasp, Echidna, African Bush Elephant

Acquired Animal Abilities/Senses

Thus far Chimera has gained a variety of abilities from the different animals that have been encountered. A majority of her abilities that are used are chosen by instinct, Chimeras body adapting to the situation it is presented with. In either of the two human forms, Chimera has spent very little time trying to control and/or utilize any of the gained abilities, nor realizes that these abilities exist. Additionally, some abilities can only be activated if Chimera alters the bodies physiology.

• Utilization of any and all physical appearances of animals.
• Digitigrades
• Enhanced sense of smell.
• Increased physical strength.
• Increased speed.
• Increased agility.
• Increased endurance.
• Increased flexibility.
• Acute sense of balance
• Increased visual acuity.
• Increased sense of smell.
• Increased bite force (4,500lbs. psi.)
• Directional Hearing (movement of ears like that of a cat.)
• Flight via wings, primarily bird wings. Capable of creating insect wings.
• Dew claw.
• Radar: locating objects by detecting the echo of emitted radio waves
• Echolocation: non-human based emitting of sound waves and listening to the echo in order to locate objects or navigate.
• Production of proteinaceous spider silk (aka spider web) of stick and non stick variety.
• Variable diet... can eat about anything at this point.
• Perception of heat patterns via infrared sensors.
• Lateral Line system: detects the movements of other organisms in water. Can sense frequencies in the range of 25 to 50 Hz.
• Increased hearing of sound that extends over a broad frequency range from extremely high to low.
• Development of poison glands, capable of creating different poisons and neurotoxins of different strengths and potencies. Some venoms, like that granted by the Fierce Snake, is potent enough to kill as many as 100 human adults, or 250,000 mice. The fierce snake's average venom yield is 44 mg, with a 110 mg record yield. It is 50 times more poisonous than the Indian Cobra, which still has more potency than the Rattlesnake or King Cobra. Inherent venom can also kill an adult bull African Bush Elephant in 3 hours. Neurotoxin effects can include: neurotransmitters between the brain and muscles malfunction, uncoordinated movements, vertigo, drowsiness, slurred speech, double vision, difficulty swallowing, intense burning pain, slowing of the immune system, convulsions, muscular paralysis, respiratory or cardiac failure. Hemotoxic venom: destroying tissue(necrosis), degenerating organs and disrupting blood clotting.
• Paralytic and or draculin saliva(prevention of blood clotting).
• Armored carapace. Due to DNA mixtures, Chimera can create an exoskeletal covering that is extremely dense and can withstand a great amount of damage.
• Ampullae of Lorenzini: allows for the detection of electromagnetic field emitted by the movement of living animals. Every time a living creature moves it generates an electrical field and Chimeras is so sensitive that it can detect half a billionth of a volt. This is equivalent to detecting a flashlight battery from 1000 miles away.
• Generation of electrical impulses via electroplaques. Characteristic derived from the DNA of an electric eel, generates an electrical pulse in a manner similar to a battery, in which stacked plates produce an electrical charge. In the electric eel, some 5,000 to 6,000 stacked electroplaques are capable of producing a shock at up to 500 volts and 1 ampere of current (500 watts). This output is sufficient to stun or deter any other animal. In Chimeras case, this plate count has been increased and manipulated due to the varying DNA in her system.
• Alteration of dermal layer of body: Scales, denticles, exoskeleton of varying types and thickness due to different genetic codes, shells, etc.

Multiple personalities:

Chimera's mental structuring is unique unto itself. With the continual absorption of animal DNA, this brings on inherent instinctual drive. Animals in general are driven by there base instincts, inherent disposition of a living organism toward a particular behavior. Instincts are generally inherited patterns of responses or reactions to certain kinds of stimuli. Instincts are not based upon prior experience. In animals of lower intellect, things such as fighting, feeding, and self-defense are natural, not having to be taught. With each knew source of DNA that Chimera assimilates, new instinctual information is gained. This has had several varied effects upon Chimera, one of which has resorted in a the creation of two additional personalities.

Personality A- Male human, Stefan Holmequist:
The original inherent personality to the body. An out going individual, Stefan is confident and secure in what he thinks and feels, albeit still being a humble individual. Stefan is willing to work others, however not at he expense of great risk or harm. Brash and Outgoing he is very straight-forward, willing to tell someone what is on his mind and give his advice. Stefan however, like the Alexia personality is very possessive and defensive, not willing to let go of what he already has. Unlike the Alexia personality however, Stefan is confident in his abilities and is much more apt to explore and use them.

Brash, Outgoing, Straight-Forward, possessive, defensive, confident in own abilities.

Personality B- Animalistic:
The animalistic personality was the second personality created to the body. This particular personality is not only the most diverse, but also the most conflicted. Due to the prey vs. predator differences in instincts, this has led to extremely aggressive and temperamental personality, a perpetual internal struggle for dominance. When this personality becomes dominate in the body, it can be very dangerous, taking on a defensive posture. On numerous occasion this personality has shown a willingness to kill or severally injure others. This reaction is out of defense, fear, and a general disorientation; animals that find themselves in a new and unfamiliar environment are known to act this way. This personality also causes the other two to be more aggressive and alert. Out of the three personalities, this is the hardest to control and suppress as it is driven by a mass of instinctual knowledge.

Personality C- Female human, Alexia Demire:
This personality was created under different circumstances than personality B. Upon the absorption of female DNA and the subsequent change of the body into that of a human female, the Stefan personality was present. However as "stefan" stayed in this body and grew to accept it as yet another form, a combination of hormonal changes and outside influences (i.e. peer pressure, peer advice) the personality began to develop slightly different and become a separate identity. In a traditional sense women are considered to be more emotive and open about there feelings, carrying with them a greater outwards compassion towards others. These traits became a greater part of the Stefan personality and in turn created Alexia. Alexia is very possessive and afraid to lose what she has, especially that which is very close to her. Reclusive, Alexia is more apt to spending time alone in her room then going out. As stated prior, she holds the same defensive traits as Stefan, however possess several fears that have driven this personality. First, the assault on the Alexia body and the words spoken by her father forced her to grow as well as develop a subconcious fear and distrust of men, but also resulted in creating an acceptance of the female side... a new beginning as it were. Secondly, due to the continual problems that Alexia has faced, a majority of which have revolved around her abilities, has created a hesitation and fear to use them.

Compassionate, possesive, reclusive, holds a grudge, afraid of change and loss.

Connection of the Personalities:
Although each personality can be seen as independent, and indeed act so, the three personalities are linked and work together on a continual basis. As a whole, the personalities share the same knowledge base: what one personality learns, so to do the others. Alexia has stated that she remembers everything she has done when trapped in her animal form, and has proven as such. At anytime Chimera can switch between personalities; this switch is typically linked to the physical appearance of the body but not limited to. Because each personality is different they continually influence each other. This can be seen in the aggressive tendencies that both Alexia and Stefan share as the animalistic side reacts to the stimuli that they experience. The human influences, be it male influence upon animal/female, or female on animal/male, are seen in how Chimera relates and/or acts to a given situation.

when Chimera is faced with having to make a decision of any kind, the dominant personality at that immediate moment has the largest and most powerful influence in determining the proper course of action. This is not to say that the personalities talk to each other, it merely presents Chimera with 3 distinct and separate approaches to the situation at hand. In some situations, Chimera may consciously choose to switch personalities/physical appearance if such a course of action is deemed necessary.

Although the three personalities work together and seem to be/act as one, the are in fact separate. Upon telepathic scan, a psychic would note that there is a great deal of noise or chatter. Most would dismiss this as nothing more than an overactive imagination or continual thought by the personality. In actuality, it is the other personalities at work. Due to the continual operation of instinctual knowledge and processes present in Chimera (an area of which is exceptionally hard for any telepath to touch) the other personalities can operate unnoticed, the active personality masking there presence. This has proven to be an excellent mental defense for Chimera.

Origin:

Born Stefan Holmequist to John and Ellen Holmequist of Palisades, New York, he was a simple child. Although inattentive, his parents made sure that Stefan had the latest and greatest, always making sure that he had the best so that he was occupied. In other words, they gave him whatever they could to keep him out of there hair. Stefan's mother Ellen was not the worst of mothers. She saw that her child was taken care of, but beyond that it was all about her. Ellen felt she was of a higher class, an aristocrat, although financially she was a member of the lower to middle class. Regardless, this didn't stop her from living an extravagant life style, the only time her son truly mattered was when she could brag about him and manipulate the situation to make look as if she was an all-star mom.

John Holmequist was a former military man. Brash and straight forward, he had no tolerance for disobedience. After leaving the military he took a job as a corrections officer, a business that gave him an excuse to force his life style upon others. At home he treated Stefan no differently, making sure his son was well ordered, disciplined. This too for Stefan came at a price. His father isolated his son, feeling that it would make him stronger. However this only resulted in Stefan developing a natural fear of his father, knowing that at any moment the man could become displeased with him. Combining this with his mothers neglectful nature, in Stefan's eyes they ignored him, albeit seeing that they had a strange sense of love.

One of Stefan's loves in life was animals, it was ironic that it was an animal that caused his unique gift to activate for the first time. One random July day, Stefan sat at home playing with his pet ferret. As his ferret squirmed and tried to escape his grasp, he nipped at Stefan, drawing blood. Like most people when they get a finger prick, he stuck his finger in his mouth to stop the blood from flowing. Little did he know that he was also taking in a bit of the ferrets DNA from its saliva. This small amount was enough to create a reaction, and forced Stefan's body to change into that of a ferret. This one event was the first in series of events that would change stefan's life forever.

Within moments of being bitten and thusly changed, fate would have it that Stefan's mother would enter his room. Not finding her son, she assumed he was outside. However seeing two ferrets was not something that made her happy. Without hesitation or compassion, she took one of the ferrets, specifically Stefan, and thusly threw him out of the house. Unable to get back in or change back to his human form, Stefan did what he could and wandered off, trying to survive as best he could in his new ferret form. A wanting to live and animalistic survival instincts kept him moving or from giving up, the prospect of becoming human again and going home were his source of inspiration and hope. After nearly a month of travel, Stefan had made his way North to Massachusetts, where he was found by an 8 year old student of the Massachusetts Academy.

Adopted and taken in as a pet, Stefan was less than pleased. Every opportunity he had he tried to escape, which typically resulted in failure, his attempts passed off as cute animal games. After several mischievous episodes he managed to escape the confines of the academy walls and in the surrounding wilderness. This would be Stefan's first experience with his ability to amalgamate animal parts. That very day that he escaped he was nearly eaten by a black bear. Tossed into the air he managed to catch the bears nose, and biting and clawing at it he drew blood. It was this blood that forced his transformation into a large beast, one that was of ferret and bear. Slaying the black bear, instinct forced Stefan to feed on the bear which proved to be a rather satisfying meal, even if it was raw. As he let out a loud roar a student from the Mass. Academy watch on and scared, ran screaming back to the school. Afraid for the possible consequences and the hunt that would ensue, Stefan fled into the forest, convinced he would never be human... or have a home... again.

During this time alone in the wilderness Stefan evolved and changed even further, each animal that came into contact with and/or ate adding to his ever expanding genetic code. During this time Stefan developed his first set of wings and took his first flight which proved to be an award experience, one of which would continue on when he reverted back to human. During this time Stefans body grew to a size of 6 feet tall at the shoulder when standing on all fours, a long tail, wings, a mandible like jaw, as well as an amalgamated hide of scales, fur, and exoskeleton. One random night while attempting to rest, Stefan was assault. As far as Stefan was concern, it was a group of hunters after a prized kill. Trapped in a mountain canyon, Stefan was then beaten, breaking two legs, cracked jaw, and various abrasions and laceration wounds. Suffering and alone, luck would befall Stefan and students from the Academy found him, and thus took his massive body to the school healers to save this poor animals life... or so they thought.

Comatose, Stefan spent several weeks in the Academy's medical facility, various healers and doctors attempting to heal his wounds. The process was slow, his unique physiology unlike anything encountered before requiring new ways and skills to treat. During this time one of the med bays employees Jesse Demire, A.K.A. Kageri took pity on the animal, and made it a point to take personal care of it until such time that it was healed and out of the coma it was in. Kageri spent many days and a few nights with the animal. One evening while stroking the animals paw and removing some bandages Stefan awoke. Disoriented and operating on pure instinct, Stefan attacked Kageri, jaws wide and claws bared! Knocking Kageri down Stefan bit deeply into her arm, removing a large of chunk of flesh. In so doing Stefan ingested not only meet but a large quantity of blood. This mass of genetic material forced a spontaneous transformation of Stefan's body back to a human form. Taking Kageri's genetic material not only forced a change back to human, but to that of a female human of the corresponding age. This sudden change forced Stefan's body into shock. While Kageri had her wounded tended too, her only concern was the well being of the little girl who was trapped in the monster... was she ok?

As Kageri was tended to Stefan awoke. Disoriented it took him several minutes to realize what had happened. What he truly couldn't understand was why he was being treated as if he was a fragile little girl. Then it dawned him... he was a little girl! Taking a moment to flip out and yell that he wasn't really a girl, that something was wrong, he collapsed, hiding under the sheets in his med bay bed. Her wound tended to, Kageri when to Stefans's bed, and after some coxing she was able to get Stefan to one out. Taking pity on him, she took Stefan in her arms and let him cry, offering him what comfort she could give. Taking a few days to recooperate, as well as to get adjusted to some of the more basic points of being female (i.e. wearing a bra, crossing your legs... all of which he fought not to have to do.) Kageri continually checked on and helped Stefan, seeing to his every need. This was the beginning of there close relationship. Kageri took it upon herself to take Stefan under her wing and to tend to him as he had no family or friends present to help. Recieving permission from the headmaster, Stefan lived in Kageri's small room with her.

Changing from male to beast to female took its toll on Stefan however, and left him in not only a confused state, but in one of solitude, withdrawal, and shame. With the exception of a few classes at the mansion, Stefan stayed hidden in Kageri's room, fearing to socialize. When he did venture out, he tried to keep his appearance as ambiguous as possible, wearing baggy, over-sized clothes to hide his body. This however only went so far as his exceptionally feminine face drew more than enough unwanted attention. Many a day of embarrassment were ahead for Stefan as he was propositioned by several boys, and told he should "take advantage of his looks" by the girls... all of which were clueless to the fact that the girl before them was really a boy. This when he had his first attempt at controlling his powers: in a session with Kageri, Stefan forced his body grow a set of wings, which became not only a "trademark feature" as it were, but a source of happiness and joy for Stefan. During this period Stefan began his first rounds of therapy with Yuka Amano, A.K.A. Kurenai. She not only helped Stefan become a bit more relaxed and comfortable in his new form, but also helped him modify his "wardrobe" so he would look better than a perpetual frump in oversized clothes. During this time as well Stefan was introduced to the finer points of femininity: Proper ways to deal with your hair, clothes better suited to the female body and how to dress accordingly...

As Stefan became more adjusted to life at the Academy and began to slowly accept what he was, what happiness he found would last only a short while as he would soon have to go home. Kageri having made contact with his parents, she invited them to the school to talk about there "son" and discuss what options they had. This alone would prove to be nearly disastrous. Exceptionally afraid and self-concious, Stefan was worried of his parents visits. He knew from over hearing his father that he was of the mind that "mutants should all be burned. Nothing but a waist!" This would sadly prove to be true. Once his parents arrived at the school, Kageri had warned them that there son was different. Not knowing what to expect, they were re-introduced to there "son". With evil and hatred in there eyes, Stefan was forced out of the mansion by his father, only able to whisper a quiet "Goodbye" to Kageri as he passed her.

The event that followed:
" *Kageri would see Stefan being held by one arm, his father leaning over close, whispering into his ear. Tears stream down Stefan's face at the words* But Father...*SMACK! A fist back hands Stefan's jaw, sending him flying to the ground with a crash.* Don't you question me! How dare you! You think your something special!? DO YOU!? You little mutant faggot! No offspring of mind could ever be as repugnant! No son of mine dresses up like a girl! *And slam! He stops a boot down onto one of Stefan's wings!* *THUD! He hits the ground hard, his jaw cracked. Partially dazed his fathers words echoing in his mind... And then he cries out as his wing is stomped on, his father grinding his boot into it* Aaahhh! Stop!! *The father then kicks at Stefan several times... and the mother just turns her head, not watching or seeming to care.* "

Worried for Stefan, Kageri did what she had to do, and using her powers she had followed them outside of the Academy, and upon watching Stefan be brutally assaulted, she leapt into action and restrained the father, offering him threats of her own. This forced the Mother into action, where upon she drew a gun to end the situation. Released, the Father the last words between Stefan and his parents would sink in his heart forever:

" *Scowling, looking at Stefan, and then her husband* Enough. Enough of this. We're leaving. Get in the car and leave him here. *She looks to Stefan* You understand we can't have you anymore. *Stefan's hands have since raised to his face, covering right over it and the hair over his face. He shakes his head quickly, sniffling, speaking through tear* I... I do mother... I'm sorry. *said quietly* *The mother nods once, and turns to the car.* Lets go...*and she gets in the drives side door, starting up the car.* *The mother watches in the rearview mirror, a bit freaked, yes. The father whips around glaring at Kageri* You're gonna pay for this you freak. The both of you. *He glares at Stefan* I ever see you again ya little faggot, you're dead. You ain't my son. He's dead already. *Turning in a huff he gets in the car, slams the door, and they speed off* *And cradled in Kageri's arms, he weeps quietly, so much going through his mind right now. Pain, loss, mass regret, sorrow all over the place, confusion.. he was a mess. He clings to Kageri, shaking... And soon enough he just breaks down...* "

A crossroad. This would be the moment in Stefan's life where he took a new path, one never traveled. Abandoned by his parents, feeling useless and left for dead, it was only through Kageri's love and devotion to him that he stayed together. Over the next few months there bond grew and grew, becoming stronger and stronger. For Stefan, Kageri was all he had, and he was more than happy to have her around. Soon enough in the months that followed Kageri asked Stefan a most important question... if she could adopt him and become his mother. Without hesitation or second thought he accepted... he had a family again, as small as it was.

For a brief while, Stefan's life gained a sense of stability. He'd not only progressed to dealing with the fact that he was part female, but in the end he had whole heartily embraced to the point of making it his new life. With the loss of his real parents and the gaining of a new one, Stefan felt that becoming a woman was a chance to truly start over, and that it was an opportunity to a new life. Thus, one night with he confessed these feelings to Kageri and where upon they chose his new name: Alexia Jesse Demire. This completed his journey, his true full acceptance of being a woman. Within the following weeks Stefan and Kageri filed not only the adoption papers, but an application for a new birth certificate But fate again would frown on Alexia, yet again her powers causing trouble in her life.

With the absorption of so much animal DNA, combined with even more form various "field trips" to the New York Zoos with Kageri, Alexia's body went into a genetic flux, her body continually shifting to different forms or taking on different animal aspects, all of which she could barely control. One day she would awake partial changed into an animal, or randomly during the day her body would shift to a cold blooded reptilian like state. Through her research and with the help of Emma Frost, they discovered that the overwhelming amount of instinctual information in Alexia's body was forcing it to change, trying to make the body match what the instincts felt it should be. In due time Alexia lost this fight, and the animalistic side of her took over. At first the animal was savage and violent, a beast of pure anger and fear, the body taking on some of the more lethal traits it had. Only by radically reshaping Alexia's mind at the hands of Emma Frost, was she changed into a much more docile and loving form. For just over a year Alexia was trapped as an animal, and all the while Kageri never left her daughters side.

Trapped as an animal, Alexia was still loved and accepted at the Massachusetts Academy, becoming an unofficial school mascot and favorite playmate among the children. She was known for getting into mischievous situations like many animals do. However Kageri missed her daughter and desperately wanted her back as she was. Several times a week Emma Frost tried to search out Alexia's human side within her mind but had great difficulty. Finding few options left, she suggested that Kageri and Alexia transfer to the Xavier Institute in the hopes Charles Xavier himself would have better luck at helping Alexia. Thus transferring, Kageri settled in. Alexia at first was regarded as an animal, something to be carefully watched and potentially feared due to her appearance and large size. Several faculty made sure that Alexia was safe before they would allow to live inside. Kageri had all the faith and confidence in the world that her daughter was safe, and with the exception of one or two episodes, she was right.

Arranging a meeting with Xavier, Alexia took to him as if he was a long time friend when she normally approached all men with great apprehension. Leaving her daughter with Xavier, he spent two 10 hour periods with her, searching through her mind. Finally in the end he succeeded and brought Alexia's human persona back to the surface where upon a very happy reunion between mother and daughter took place. Hesitant at first, it didn't take long for Alexia to become her old self: Straightforward, over-protective, and voicing her mind that no one was good enough for Kageri, especially her latest boyfriend David Stone. Alexia made it more than clear that she didn't like David, first when she was an animal and later as a human, albeit with a touch more tolerance when she became human again.

While life would seem to be relatively "normal" things wouldn't stay that way. After what seemed to be a breakup between Kageri and David, David attempted to heal the wounds by taking Kageri, Alexia and her best friend Angelique out to dinner. Unbeknownst to Kageri and Alexia, it wasn't really David who was taking them out, but was in fact the mutant shape-shifter Mystique, who at the same time was masquerading as Angelique so she could get close to Alexia and in turn closer to Kageri. While at an Italian Restaurant, "Angelique" tricked Alexia, and luring her to the bathroom she knocked Alexia out with a powerful sedative, and then returning to the table "Angelique" assumed the identity of David and soon enough tricked Kageri as well. It would later be revealed that Mystique was working on behalf of the malovent Niccolo Erciye who had plans to obtain Kageri's genetic research that was told to him by Mystique.

Awaking from a status chamber, Alexia was locked and held in a 12' x 12' room, the floor, walls, and ceiling made of what looked to be steel with no visible seem, no door... nothing. Upon Alexia's wrists and legs where metal bracers specifically designed to hold her down or in place when the magnets within the floor were activated. Around here neck was a leather choker with a single blue gem in the middle. If Alexia spoke out of turn or disobeyed, the gem would glow and her body would be assaulted with massive jolts of pain Alexia learned quickly when not to speak.

An excerpt from one of Alexia's torture session at the hands of one of Niccolo's servants:
" *It was hell... that's all she could think of it being. What Angelica was doing... all of it... it was all a hell. Alexia's body was no longer her own. Eating, sleeping, even at times her very breathing was not hers to control. Pain, it seemed like hours of endless pain. Add to that the feeling of utter failure and dismay, she was amazed she still fought to keep her life and what little dignity she had. Wearily, she lifted her head up some, glancing to her body. Her legs were not only bound, but Angelica had stapled her flesh to the table she was vertically placed on, chains tied tightly about her to keep her from moving. Angelica had learned well from the last time Alexia tried to fight back... Alexia had broken the chains with no problem, but now it was worse. They had injected a variety of drugs into her system, keeping her kept him in a continual state of delirium while Angelica was gone... Alexia did all he could to stay awake, afraid to fall asleep.* ... *Letting her head sag down, the staples and chains pulled on her arms, straining the joints. She could hear the steady drops of blood as the wounds tore... the sharp edge of the staple slicing into her arms. If not for the chains she would have fallen... but this was worse.* Mom... I'm so sorry... this is all my fault... *She wanted to cry, wanted to break, but she couldn't, not while her mothers life was at risk. It was all she had to hold onto now... and she wouldn't give that b*tch the satisfaction of seeing her broken.* ... *Lifting her head, she closes her eyes, tries to calm, letting herself relax, hopefully enough for her ability to heal to work.*

*But it was to late. As she lifted her head, a small motor in the wall behind her whirred, sensors detecting the changes in her biorhythm. Quickly and violently, her head was pulled back hard against the metal slab, a sickening thunk echoing about as her scalp tore open, letting blood flow down her back slowly. the collar around her neck nearly choking her, the blue gem glowing brightly as it sent a shudder of pain through her system. Struggling for breathe, her back arched as two cylindrical rods extended outwards. Silence lingered in the air for a moment, Alexia's eyes bolting open as she took in small, ragged breathes, looking about the room frantically... oh God what now.* ... *Her teeth clenched tightly and her eyes pinched shut as the rods sent shocks of painful electricity through her nerves... the pain unimaginable as every cell in her body convulsed violently. Two small plumes of smoke rose from her back as it burned form being in direct contact with the rods. Tears streamed down her face, her mind torn apart by nothing but pain. She wanted to scream out, she so desperately wanted to cry for help, but the words would not come... they couldn't come... damned that collar.* ... *Her stomach screamed in agony, feeling as if a fire had been lit within. The air in her lungs became harsh, coarse, as if someone was rubbing sandpaper inside them. Her blood boiled... But no, the pain was only part of it. Below her stomach.... down to a more sensitive area... came a different sensation. As the pain started to subside, a device around her waist and thighs was doing "something" to her. If she wasn't in agony, then she would be in ecstasy instead. The two sensations mixed together, sewing a web of confusion she couldn't even begin to understand. Pleasure and pain mixed, causing her mind to swirl.... what was Angelica doing to her....* "

Time and again Niccolo told Kageri it would all end and her and daughter would be set free. But for every time Kageri resisted and refused to give Niccolo what he wanted, a lesson was taught... and Alexia was the recipient:

" *Bound... gagged... drugged. It was always the same. If she wasn't so out of it she would be dwelling on what she did, what she had done wrong to deserve such torment. Alexia could feel the spikes embedded in her wrist. Angelica had done something new this time. Instead of binding her like normal with chains, Angelica had used some kind of larger hand cuff, manacles perhaps, the insides of which were lined with one inch spikes. Alexia winced horribly when Angelica had squeezed them around her wrists. But it didn't end there, oh no not at all. Angelica then bolted the manacles to the table Alexia laid upon, her arms spread outwards like a crucifix. Then, ever so delicately with the grace of an experienced surgeon, Angelica had impaled her through with 4 gauge size spikes, missing every organ in her chest and abdomen, every major artery in her arms and legs... how she did this, God only knows. The spikes penetrated through Alexia's body and the table, then rather cruelly, Angelica heated them with an arch torch... and welded them in place. The burning pain was unreal. Angelica had shown her true nature that day, even removed Alexia's collar so her screaming would be heard. Her body had burned from the heat, the long spikes now bonded to her skin. Could it get worse? Of course. Around her neck was yet another metal band, this one lined with the same spikes. Should her head move an 1/8 of an inch in any direction, she'd be stabbed... not fun at all. Her legs as well were bound in the same manner, manacles closed about her ankles, metal rods inserted through her calves and her thighs. If not for Angelica welding them in place, Alexia would have bled out through the puncture wounds.* ... *When all was said and done, Angelica had detached the table from the wall, and attaching chains to it, she lifted it up and set Alexia at an angle against the far wall... she had made Alexia into a living crucifix... and would stay that way till Angeliques next visit. Niccolo said a lessoned had to be learned...* "

Alexia spent two months as a prisoner of Niccolo. In addition to the various "lessons", Alexia was subject to a series of what Niccolo called "Re-education Sessions". During these sessions she was knocked out by either force or by sedative, and once asleep her mind was set upon by a group of telepaths, each working towards a specific goal: to rewire and brainwash Alexia's mind. Thankfully, Alexia had a natural protection due to her other personalities. Not only did it prevent a total brainwashing, but slowed their progress down significaltly. In the end though Niccolo found their limited progress satisfatory; Alexia now refered to Niccolo as "Master" and no longer resisted him. She had been domesticted. By this point Kageri had been freed, Niccolo releasing her as he obtained enough information from her. And soon enough, Alexia too would be released. Sadly, her release would not be a simple sending home in a taxi as Kageri had. Prior to her release, Kageri received a DVD with a video on it:

" *The video now would show Alexia, thick, strong chains attached to her forearms, legs, and neck. Around her are several armored guards, each holding a weapon of some kind. Alexia stands there sullen looking, her hair neatly brushed as if someone had cleaned her up and taken care of her.. Then, Niccolo steps on the screen.* Now my pet, are we ready? *Alexia looks up to Niccolo and nods once, and she then raises up her left arm, the weight of the heavy chains seeming to go unnoticed.* Please master, what is it this time? *There is an eerie kind of obedience in Alexia's voice.* What we spoke of before. Don't worry, it won't hurt... *Stepping forward, he takes Alexia's arm, and raising up his right hand, there would be a gun of sorts, accept the tip was of a thick metal needle, and in the top of the gun a vial holding some kind of solution. He jams it into her arm quickly... she winces... and the solution is injected.* There. Now my Chimera, just relax. *And thusly he steps back from her. Throwing the injection gun aside, Niccolo crosses his arms, the guards around seeming nervous. Within a few seconds Alexia's body starts to shake, and with a scream she buckles over, grabbing at her stomach. The guards take a step back... Niccolo is unphased.* ...

*Alexia's scream changes into a deafening roar, the audio inputs on the video feed seeming to crackle and breakout as the sound is to much. But they still record as her roar turns into a series of savage growls and yells. Collapsed on her knees her entire body shudders and convulses, and quickly starts to expand. The sound of tearing clothes and flesh, of rattling chains and cracking bones is heard as Alexia's body shifts at an amazing rate. Her skin shifts color, turning to a dark gray. Every muscle in her body expands, becoming immensely tight. From her side two arms grow outwards, each finger having a deadly claw on it. Alexia's head looks upwards. Her face has already shifted drastically; her Jaw split into mandibles, cheek bones growing outwards and back as spikes seem to grow from them. Her eyes take on a menacing red color as they shift to an animalistic form, pupils narrowing to slits. Her face extends, becoming more lupine like, each tooth in her mouth becoming extremely pointed. With a sickening snap her lower legs break in half as they invert, becoming reversed like an animals. From her tail bone grows a long tail, which in turn segments and becomes like a scorpions. Along her back, the tops of her arms, and various other areas of her body, what looks like an armored carapace forms. She continues to grow in size, and within the course of 20 seconds a massive, 12 foot tall beast stands in the room, its deafening roar echoing on the video. The beast yanks on the chains, one of them breaking free from its moorings and whips about the room, smashing an overhead light. The guards finally react, and begin to attack, firing automatic weapons and what look like extremely powerful tazers. As the damaged light overhead flickers, one can make out the battle on the screen. The beast reaches out and with a single hand crushes the head of a guard, and very quickly with a single step kicks and crushes another underfoot. Reaching out with both hands, the monster takes up another. Throwing back its head and roaring, it lashes down and bites off the mans head, eating it whole, then tears his body in half.*

ENOUGH! *comes Noccolo's voice from off screen. The beast swings its head to look at him, when an energy blast of some kind hits it. The beast roars in defiance, but quickly slumps over... out cold... it's energy drained. Niccolo steps forward, and kneels down, petting the beasts head.* There now my pet, you've come out splendidly haven't you? *He chuckles a bit, and then getting up and turning to walk away, one can JUST hear his voice as he leaves.* Have the Chimera ready for release in 48 hours, I want to see what it can do... *The video cuts to static.* "

The beast Alexia had become sent a ripple of shock, anger, and fear through Kageri's mind. She knew what Alexia was capable of on her own, but what could she do now that someone had forcibly mutated her into some kind of Beast? What had Niccolo turned her into, and with what? These questions aside, they would find out soon enough. The 48 hours expiring, Kageri, along with David Stone, Alexandria Kor, Hank McCoy, Alex Summers, and Calean Olduvai, and Rogue went into the city, where upon they found Alexia... on a rampage. Without hesitation or care, she savaged the people, tearing them apart, using what bio-weapons were apart of her system. Claws, teeth, poisoned barbs, neuro-toxins... she used them all. Even more of a concern was that her upper arms had become wings and at a moments notice could change the course of the battle.

Between the Kageri's possession, the assault by the others, and the mental distraction/assault by Emma Frost and Charles Xavier the heroes succeeded and brought Alexia down, returning her back to her human-female form. Kageri took her beaten and exhausted daughter into her arms and carried her back to the Blackbird, keeping her and her daughter invisible and phased, guaranteeing both Alexia's safety and that of the team. The battle however was not without loses. Collateral damage aside, Alexandria, Alex Summers, and David each took a hit from a poisonous barb that Alexia fired at them, the barb containing a paralytic toxin in it. David alone took 3 barbs to his torso. Back at the mansion Alexia and others stayed in the med bay for several days, David a bit longer due to the amount of toxin he took into his system.

....to be continued...