Chapter 33 - Primal urges

The progress in the creation of the super soldier army of Adeptus Astartes went smoothly as Enzo discussed the evolutionary change to Rhodey, Falcon and Captain America who had a military background. The two were trustworthy enough and understood that simply having human soldiers won't be enough when it comes to an intergalactic empire that Enzo envisioned. Captain America being the boy scout doesn't approve with the experiment that he aim to conduct but he was quickly shut down by Enzo who calls out his naivety explaining that the danger of the Galaxy is nearly unfathomable since he saw it first hand and having reliable army of super soldier would help acquire order and ensure safety to people.

He gave them the choice to be his new order which would be seperate from the legion and Primarchs. They'll ensure the order of the Adeptus Astartes are well trained and equipped for the incoming change. Captain America was reluctant to accept but knew that it would be naive and selfish of him not to see the threat the universe produces. He was only one man and having a reliable soldier by his side would ensure peace for the future.

Meanwhile, Rhodey agreed to the program since it is voluntary for people with the experiments. Unlike the space marine from the canon story, Enzo would not have to start with children and can be done with fully adult humans. They're change would be similar to Captain America but much better than before. Falcon also agreed since their normal military won't cut fighting aliens and demons even with superheroes, people can't always rely on them to fight.

Enzo further discusses his project to the other military officer that is obviously under his command and just putting on a show to avoid suspicion. He believes that by a year or so would have had hundreds if not thousands of super soldiers lining up with the utmost discipline.

The establishment of a new order and management of the government had led to Enzo, becoming the intergalactic president that oversaw earth and expansion while also being the symbol of progress.

He already acquired much support across the globe as well being the one who started all the exploration. People won't believe that this has been happening for more than half a decade. The progress is swift and rapid with all the genius minds working together for the great unification of humanity. Enzo often visited Illyana to see how she was doing and he was happy that she was able to at least socialize with her team that was often trained by Ororo.

Though she still distance began to adapt back to society similar to Laura who had a strong bond between the two almost like sisterly. Enzo was currently finishing up all the necessary components for the Adeptus Custodes as they were going to be the most powerful among the super soldier legion. He issued a waiver for at least a hundred soldiers willing to undergo the experiments and become the special soldier of the newly forming empire.

Enzo can place some brainwashing in them that is enough to make them utmost loyal. He continues building some of the armor and weaponry with Gali and their daughter, Asteria. The place had been specially diluted to shorten the time in creating the weapons and the projects. It also allowed them to bond even stronger since this way won't miss any time with them. He was proud of the fact that his daughter was beyond genius, almost able to replicate every technology that Enzo suggested, even the Necron technology. Galacta often guides her since she is a lot more technologically knowledgeable about everything.

The golden armor of the Adeptus Custodes and their mighty Guardian blade capable of slicing through virtually anything. It is a massive size where no normal human can hope to wield them. Enzo smiled at the countless weapons like the classic bolter and chainsword. There obviously were some changes and improvements since they were not limited by anything. Enzo noticed that the more he grew stronger the more spiteful he became against technology since Yaldabaoth is purely a creature driven by primal instinct while being the Scarlet king made him wish to return to the Savage life of war. Though, he doesn't really feel like a mindless beast; rather he can't create any technology at the highest level with only the help others acquire those he wishes.

However, his ability in the genetic construct of any living creature constantly passed beyond what it was. The advancement of the super soldier is growing far stronger than he is anticipating believing that the Adeptus Custodes would be at least a SuperClass mortal capable of handling themselves against multi continental threats. He believed that the Primarch would be at the Transcendent to Calamity class level of capabilities. At the moment, he's been busy for a whole week which happens to be 7 years in a diluted time chamber by himself or accompanied by Susan or Galacta with Asteria. Enzo builds their armor and weaponry where it is only the soldiers that are lacking.

He is not building mutants nor eternals since he didn't want the Fulcrum to absorb the energy emanating from his creation and only return it to him. Enzo slowly becoming the Emperor of Mankind with few people even began worshiping which was troubling him. Though, he let them be since it would expand his power and acquire a Divinity and authority for people. Enzo had greatly impacted the human race that it didn't surprise him to view a messiah or sort. Enzo concentrated more with the future of mankind than the religion itself since he could just need to place laws into them if needed.

Regardless, Enzo acquiring the mutant power was similar to a novel that he read called Death Mage who doesn't want a fourth time where there is skill called guidance which enable to unify people into their own path. He essentially entices anyone into his cause but doesn't mean it is brainwashing rather it just makes them feel more united to people who believe in the path they follow.

This allowed people to have a sense of unity and allowed the rapid increase of his divinity. Enzo believed that country would eventually be removed and only the Holy Tera and the Archeapeiron Empire would remain around after a decade or so.

He stretched his body having spent nearly a decade within his workshop having finished the future ideas and plan that he wanted to start working on but it took a while for him to succeed.

Enzo went to take a shower to relax since he had dinner with Emma that Evening as payment for helping with the paperworks even though he insisted that he didn't need to. After dressing himself went to find the girls that were home and found Natasha with his daughter, Scarlet and Nova. They noticed him arriving making the little girls excitedly tell him what they were doing and found that Natasha was telling them each a story book.

Natasha gave him a kiss and asked about his outfit which was wearing a suit commenting how handsome he looked. Enzo happily said the reason that made Natasha frowned a bit, teasing him that if he kept getting more women then he wouldn't have any of her which in turn made Enzo smirked Carried her up causing her laugh while he told him that there's no way he'll ever do that.

Enzo suggested that they can have a year vacation on a tropical planet together but she happily declines, telling him to enjoy the evening with Emma. He nodded before asking about the whereabouts of the others and was told that Wanda went to visit her grandmother's grave with her brother and father who happens to be Magneto while Susan was asked by SHIELD for help.

Jean and Ororo went on rescue mission in a recent calamity since their power is best suited for it while Rogue went shopping with Lady Death and the young X-Men. Galacta and Asteria went to have a mother and daughter bond.

Hearing where they went nodded smiling at the thought of Illyana having fun with Rogue. He went to say his goodbye and headed his way to where Emma was staying. When Enzo was about to knock, it was quickly opened to see her dressed in all white in a rather proactive manner. He scanned her body head to toe making her raise a brow.

"If you were any man, I would have gouged your eyes out."

Emma said trying to peer into his mind with her power but unfortunately the barrier is too strong to even dent it. Enzo could feel it but it shrugged it off since he knows what kind of woman she is.

"And yet you dress like that as if you're looking forward to this which by the way looks great on you."

Enzo smirked and teasing her knowing that it was obvious that she wanted to find an outfit that would fit his taste. Emma just walked trying to hide her smile that was obvious to Enzo. As a powerful telepath, Enzo can't completely peer through her feelings even with his empath but he is an expert in reading someone's inner thought with glance. Though, it is far from perfect was still able to know what anyone around him was feeling.

"Flattery and your teasing won't get you anywhere."

"You said it, not me."

He shrugged it off wrapping her arms around Emma who was taken by surprise and was about to protest when the two soon arrived their destination causing her to be taken aback by the beautiful view above.

"Where is this?"

Completely forgotten that she was held by Enzo a few seconds ago and began looking around in pure awe at seeing the star and otherworldly sky making her speechless unable to describe what she had witnessed before her.

"Outside our Sol system, this is one of the more exotic and tropical planet that I've discovered with my powers."

"....I am not easily impressed and hate to admit that this place is truly breathtaking."

Emma absorbed the sight impressed and as haughty and arrogant couldn't deny the sight before her. Enzo merely smiled before leading her into their table which was close by and calling his servant making her ask who they were since it was obvious that no human should be in this place but Enzo merely told her they are synthetic biomechanical androids that he created.

They don't have a soul nor a thought of their own merely existing. He said that they are basically robots that appear human as the two sat down for their dinner with the butler pouring each of them a glass of wine. Emma took a sipped quickly commenting at the profound taste while they soon ate their dinner having a small chat throughout their date.

"I heard you planned on abolishing all sorts of separating borders leading to a single banner of the world that you called the Archeapeiron Empire."

Enzo raises his eyebrow since the news goes fast and he does intend to be the symbol of their intergalactic empire but he didn't want to remove people's power from their country. He merely removed any types of conflict and concentrated all the resources in advancing the technology of mankind.

"Not quite but close. Country will remain but the intergalactic empire falls under my persona as the Emperor of Mankind. Of course they're people who are ignorant and stubborn but it is crucial for the future."

He still hears people calling out to him saying that he is unfit to be humanities Emperor declaring that he is egoistic and he shouldn't be their leader. However, none could deny his capabilities and authorities that those protests slowly vanished.

There many laws that he removed that were immensely unnecessary like the gun law in America since it is ridiculous at how everyone can have a gun without proper training and strict protocol. Enzo made everything for the better but kept an oath not to take their free will and rights completely.

"Why do all of this? What drives you to help people without expecting in return?"

Emma had grown to be spiteful of life and rarely showed kindness because of the way her life had. She can't understand why someone like him would go to the trouble of overturning the world in pursuit of unity.

"A primal urges. The madness of kindness and compassion. The blind thoughts that drive a creature with their instinct."

Enzo merely said in riddles recalling the memories of Yaldabaoth's past who was merely the pool of emotion that began as nothing more than primordial chaos that soon form into thought then consciousness before those primal urges turn into motion eventually he is primal urge of those amalgamation where he's urge to take a life in order to save a life, hate in order to protect love, be selfish in order to be selfless.

The reason he hated machines or rather Yaldabaoth is not because he was the madness of primal emotion rather those machines eventually forget compassion, love, selflessness and why creatures hate, kill and be selfish. Emma is confused at his words hearing nothing more than riddles.

"Ignore what I said. What I meant to say is that I enjoy it and see the fun of seeing the progress of the world as I lead them to a better future."

"It doesn't strike me that you're that kind of man."

"Believe me, I am. My ambition is also grand but that can wait for the future."

"Then I am looking forward to what plan you store for us."

Emma gives a cheer for him, clinging to their wine glass before talking about trivial things to the future plan for the mars Terraform for the mutant kind to have their own independent country outside of earth. After their dinner date went back to Emma place which was a building within Xavier School.

"I quite honestly enjoyed our dinner and conversation. You went far beyond when you could have brought it to a normal restaurant."

"That would be too boring and I don't see you as someone who enjoys those types of things. Well, have a good night, I'll be going."

Enzo said waving his hand walking away while feeling Emma staring back at his fading back feeling the urge to do something but held back until soon enough he was gone.

'Truly puzzles I can't solve without my powers.'

She thought giving a slight smile before heading inside while Enzo just enjoyed the fresh air in the surrounding feeling something calling for him before finding someone leaning a balcony and went closer recognizing the person. He approached her but seemed in deep thought that the person hadn't noticed Enzo close by until he tapped their shoulder. Did the person notice and went to confront him feeling something sharp entered his body.

"Huh! E-Enzo!! I…I..you.."

The person was Laura having a horror stricken face looking down to see that she had stabbed him in the stomach with her Adamantium claws and immediately extracted it when she realized what had happened and stepped back hyperventilating, having flashes of her trauma run through her mind. Enzo noticed this and grabbed her side of her bicep and shook her.

"Laura calm down! I'm fine! Look!!x

Laura snapped out of it looking at Enzo still standing then noticed how his suit morphing slowly turned into a jacket with a skin tight undershirt. Enzo helped her collect herself, noticing how she was still having a hard time adjusting. After a few minutes, Laura calmed down as she leaned back into the railing.

"I-I'm sorry that I almost killed you."

"You're the first and last that's going to unintentionally kill me."

Enzo chuckle recalling a memory training Jean, Natasha and Wanda who almost killed him because of their power with the former use her cosmic flame stop completely disintegrated his flesh only surviving because of his clone still exist while Wanda chaos magic erased the clone from the mere thought of her mind when they were training since she almost lost control. He let the silence overtake while taking out a cigarette using his power to light it then took a puff.

"Rough night? Let me guess, nightmare?"

"Y-Yes….I..I shouldn't be here."

Laura said, giving a big sigh whole Enzo raised a brow vaguely understood that something had reminded her of the life she once had during the class or it could have come from a dream. Regardless, it was obvious something was troubling her. Enzo feels a bit guilty since he is essentially doing the same thing with his Adeptus Artartes and Custodes but he isn't going to make them a weapon for war rather the defender of mankind instead. They are given a choice unlike Laura and other human weapon projects.

"Why?"

He merely said not bothering to look at her waiting for Laura to have the courage to open up with him as he took another puff. Laura turned to look at him and wanted to stop talking but she felt compelled to share her thoughts to him.

"You….you wouldn't understand even I told you."

She said staring straight into the distance thinking about why this was happening to her. The thing that Laura believes that she deserves is death. To end the slaughter that comes from his mere presence.

"Even if I don't understand, it is better to vent your thoughts rather than keeping it all inside. Maybe it will help? Maybe it won't? You won't know until you try?"

Enzo said to her waiting for Laura to speak her mind and gave her a pat in the head which made her growl but didn't slap his hand, reminding her of father, Logan. She slowly but surely told everything from the moment the X-Men saved her to how she currently feels about becoming a superhero instead of a weapon. It was difficult to adjust with her new lifestyle.

"I am a weapon and my hands have been soaked with blood. I don't see myself as a superhero."

"That is reality."