It was a beautiful day outside this afternoon. The sun was shining pleasantly, the wind was a light refreshing breeze, and the birds were even singing. Here in New York, the Big Apple, you rarely had a day that wasn't bustling with business people, tourists and freaks. Today was a calm Sunday and everybody seemed to be at home or in a restaurant. How pleasant.

The sounds of the birds were cut off by the sweet sound of a perfect engine turning the corner. Down at the end of the street, a large, silver, stretch SUV turned the corner and approached a restaurant with a sign denoting it as "The Noir". It was one of New York's finest restaurants, holding a 5-Star ranking. Only the richest and most important people on Wall Street came here. That was what brung Sir. Edward Dawn here. He was knighted about 3 years back when he had done extensive research and help with the "Mutants"for the Government, and was therefore knighted. He was also part of MI6, a British Secret Government Agency, but not even his wife knew this.

As the Stretch SUV pulled up to the restaurant, a man came rushing out of the restaurant and opened the door. Out came a fine looking Businessman/Spokesperson/Lawyer/etc. and he smiled before composing himself and walking off into the restaurant. A few moments later, a stunningly beautiful woman exited also, her dirty blonde curls bouncing upon her shoulders. With a cute smile she straightened herself out and walked after her father.

Once inside the restaurant, the lady saw her father and walked over to him. He was at a table in the back where nobody was near, and it sat about 4 people. She took a seat beside her father and looked down at the table, only to look up when the waitress came. With a smile, Sir Edward ordered his food and he tapped his daughter's shoulder with a light hand.

"Karmalina, what do you want?" he asked in his calm tone. Karma looked up and smiled, ordering a water with a small steak. The woman nodded and departed to place their order with the chefs, while Karma looked back down at the table.

She was finally going to leave home and stay here, in New York, for a while. It seemed her father saw her being a mutant as a bad thing for her, she might get hurt by his rivals. So he apparently hooked her up with an old friend of his, a Mr. Hunter Antonescue. Karmalina only looked back up when she heard someone else approach.

Hunter arrived only shortly after Edward Dawn and his daughter did. He had an important issue to discuss with the former and something to offer the later. Upon entering the restaurant he was immediately directed towards where his old friend was sitting.

“Edward,” he said with a smile as he approached, “Or should that be Sir Edward now huh? Congratulations on the knighthood.” He shook Edward’s hand warmly as his old friend stood and shook his hand.

“Hunter you old dog,” said Edward smiling, “you haven’t aged a day.”

“Eat well and get plenty of exercise,” said Hunter with a knowing wink, “And this fair beauty is your daughter? Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Hunter Antonescu.” Gently he took Karmalina’s hand and kissed it.

“Hunter is the owner of this fine establishment,” Edward explained, “among other things.”

“Now now Edward,” Hunter chided, “You know the rules. Dinner first, then we talk business.” Hunter took a seat at the table with them. A waiter simply poured him and Edward a glass of wine before withdrawing.

“Not going to order?” Edward asked, slightly puzzled.

“They know what I like,” Hunter replied with a knowing smile.

Karmalina smiled as everything happened and figured the Hunter fellow must be fairly rich. He owned this, and it seemed that he owned even more. Probably the same as all her fathers' friends; Rich, Sophisticated, and Boring as hell ! She gave him a kind smile when he kissed her hand and then retireved her limb slowly, checking to make sure that her ring was still there. Hey, he was rich, but who knew if he had good taste like her?

A moment later, the waitress came over with two plated and 1 glass. The first plate was Edward's, and he took his caviar and venicin with relish before Karma retrieved her steak and water. As she took a sip of her water, she smiled slightly and then took up her knife and fork. She slowly began to cut her steak into small pieces and she ate them slowly. As she ate, she picked up her pace until her food was gone. With another polite sip of her water, she leaned back and awaited the "business" to begin. Her father started.

"Well, let's get started then shall we?" he asked in his voice that was phrased as a question, but was really more of an order. Karmalina nodded and pushed her plate and glass on top of her fathers' so when the waitress came, it was easier to carry. The waitress thanked the trio when she returned and walked off to get those dishes washed. Edward then eyed Hunter, waiting to hear his thoughts.

A steak was brought for Hunter and he enjoyed every mouthful. The chefs here had all been hand picked by him, and he had sampled everything on the menu. Finishing the meal he drank the rest of his wine before settling down to business. The table they were at had been specifically chosen as all others were far enough away that they couldn’t be heard.

“Much as I would like to claim this was merely a social call I’m afraid that I have not invited you here under the most pleasant of circumstances,” said Hunter, “I’m sure you are aware of the mutant registration law. I am working through various methods to get rid of it. I will need you help.”

“I need you to speak out against the law. Currently it will do nothing, but I plan to silence some of the loudest supporters of the law. Once I have I’ll contact you again. Could you do that for me as a favour?”

Edward nodded. “I also have another reason for inviting you. Your daughter here.” He turned to face Karmalina, “If your abilities become known you could be in serious trouble. I am willing to offer you a job and protection from the law. If I’m right you wish to do something with your abilities.”

Edward nodded throughout the whole conversation. He, too, was against the stupid Registration Act. Karmalina was not only at risk due to his enemies, but do to the Act. He had been working on figuring out who the main supporters were and had unfortunately had to use some of his MI6 connections to keep some quiet for a while. He disliked Dirty Politics, but knew that others felt as he did and he needed to keep everybody safe, Mutants and Humans alike. He nodded again as he spoke in that voice that was ever so calm and controlled.

"I understand. I would be willing to do this. I know that Karmalina is in danger, and I'm sure that you, if anybody, could do something. I have already begun to work on quieting the main men, as you have, but I could definantly schedule a public speaking. While I'm here in America I will get in touch ith some people. This act will be destroyed soon enough."

Meanwhile, Karmalina nodded. It was true. She wanted to improve and use her powers, as she always had. She longed to go on missions and protect the innocent. She wanted to do something helpful, and was willing to get rid of the people in her way. She smiled as she spoke, her voice calm like her fathers, yet sweet like her mother's.

"I would love to. Daddy can deal with all the smaller points, and we can work on other things. I'm ready to go now if you are." her voice was now filled with anticipation and impatience. She longed to fulfil her dreams. She wanted it so much !

Hunter smiled at them both. “Thank you Edward, your help will be invaluable,” he said before turning to Karmalina, “And as for you my dear, you shall prove most beneficial to the cause.”

Rising from his seat he extended a hand to Karmalina. “If you’d be so kind as to accompany me Miss Dawn I have a car waiting. And don’t worry about the bill Edward, this one’s on the house.”

Edward smiled and nodded. Of course it was on the house. Hunter was kind after all ! He stood also and embraced Karmalina in a hug and kissed her on the cheek before walking off to the bathroom as he waved. His voice boomed as he smiled and he almost walked into a table before righting himself and entering the washroom.

"Thanks Hunt ! Cya !"

In the meantime, Karmalina stood with Hunter's gracious help and composed herself. After she smiled, she stood beside the large man and waved to her father, although he was gone. She wasn't sure if she'd like this, but assumed it was better than living in England. With another smile, she was ready.

"So," she said in a sweet, clear voice. "Mr. Antonescue, what do you have in mind for me?"

Hunter led Karmalina out of the restaurant and into the awaiting limo. Once inside the driver set of and Hunter tapped a series of buttons on his arm rest and a small podium rose up out of the floor before them.

“First of all,” Hunter began, “You have just been inducted into the Kabal. The Kabal is an elite team of mutants that I have assembled, whose objective is to perform missions which I set them. Other members of the team include Zephyr,” As he mentioned the elemental his holographic image appeared above the podium, “Tris,” The image changed, now showing Tris, “Kaz, Kitra, Sapphire, Shogun and Nox.” As each name was spoken their image appeared, allowing Karmalina to see who she would be working with.

“The Kabal is not the only group in New York. There is also the Order, a terrorist Organisation run by Syn.” The woman’s image appeared. “They comprise of her brother Abyss, the Twins Amp and Vibe, Isabel and Overcast.” As each was mentioned their image appeared. “I have an official alliance with them, but I do not trust Syn and so a wary eye must be kept on the Order at all times.”

“Another group of mutants is the X-men, who see themselves as a sort of mutant police force. Lead by Tricity,” an image of the leader of the X-men appeared, “and comprising of Deathstar, Fade, Emerald, Geo, Dream, Shield, Ted, Nika, Nicki, Sentinel, Featherweight and Raina.” Once more images appeared to correspond to each name. “They could be a potential problem in the future, so must also be monitored.”

“However, at the moment the mutant registration law has upset the natural order of things and for a moment groups have been cast aside. I have gathered together all mutants from each who have managed to escape the government as well as several independents. Together they form the resistance. The resistance’s objective is freeing mutants from the camps.”

With that an image of the camps appeared. “I’m sure you have heard from your father about the camps where mutants are being detained against their will. Well what you may not have heard about is what’s keeping them there, the Stalkers.” An image of a Stalker appeared. “These machines are more than a match for any mutant. Currently the resistance are undergoing training in preparation to raid the camps and free their comrades.”

“You will be joining the resistance and assisting in the raids. I will not be with you for that. While the resistance goes about its work I will be moving against the key supporters of the law and silencing them, permanently.” Hunter now paused, giving Karmalina a change to assimilate all the information.

Karmalina took all the information in and locked it up in her memory. She paid very close attention to each image, mainly those of Syn, Tricity, and the Stalkers. She saw these three as the most important. Once those were shown, Karma relaxed a bit more. She still had a few questions to ask and therefore spoke up, her voice cutting through the silence with a regal tone.

"So, when we raid these "camps", what will my job be? Personally, I think I am very proficient at Stealth missions as well as Spying." as she said this, Karma exhaled slowly and started to slowly deteriorate. Her body was crumbling away in bits of sand and she ended with a pile of sand on the chair. A sudden movement and the sand was in a long line flying around the Limo before settling into a pile where it materialized into Karma again.

"Those are my powers. she said, her voice saying it pointedly. With a smile, she went over the images of Syn, Tricity, and the Stalkers again to clarify that she remembered them as she awaited a response.

“Most impressive,” remarked Hunter, “I was aware of your power, but it’s very interesting to see it close up. As for your role in the ensuing conflict you along with several other mutants whose powers lend them enhanced stealth capabilities will most likely be formed into an infiltration team.”

“Currently I have a man on the inside, Zephyr, who is providing is with intel about the camps. Before the resistance can be considered ready for action there will be a training period that will begin shortly.”

The limo pulled up at the lab and Hunter stepped out. “This is my base of operations, and your home for the time being. Once this ridiculous law is defeated I shall set you up with a proper apartment, but for mow the lab’s simple accommodations will have to suffice.”

Karmalina nodded. She decided that she needed a break from Mr. Shady and spoke in her clear, majestic voice. A smile also lit her face at his praise. It made her happy when she was notified that she was useful or unique. That's what really kept her going.

"Well, I think I'm going to go find a friend. Thankyou for your hospitality and help Mr. A."

With that, Karmalina stood and walked off, looking around for any signs or means of direction. Eventually, as she reached the Main Doors, Karmalina saw a guard walk out and she stopped him. Once she asked him where there was somewhere she could put her things, he gave her the directions. With a smile and thanks, Karma walked off towards the Bunks.