General Ross is furious. “What in the Hell are they thinking?”

Beside him, the communications officer chimes in. “Should I contact Director Fury, sir?”

Ross makes a hasty decision, his own anger getting the best of him. “No.” Pressing a button on the command console he opens a channel to his men in the field. “Be advised there are armed individuals providing support for the target on our rear flank. New fire commands are as follows. Any targets on the field not wearing the colors of the United States military are to be treated as hostile. The use of full force is authorized. Take them down people!”

The enigmatic woman known as Storm rises into the air, hoping to gain a better view of what is

going on beyond the protective wall of ice her teammate has given them. “I do not see She-Hulk. However from the attention being given in that direction.” Pointing towards the ruined car. “I would guess she lies somewhere there.”

Marvel Girl senses the shift in the soldiers mindset. Feeling the hesitation that had overwhelmed them suddenly turn rigid. Purposeful intent fills their minds now. Something has changed. The danger has shifted from the She-Hulk to them now. She can feel it. They are all targets. “We have a problem! The soldiers are going to attack us. They’ve been given orders that we are all the enemy.”

Firestar ducks away from the sound of gunfire. “That’s crazy!”

“As the only man surrounded by spandex women I know crazy and she’s right.” Iceman quips.

In her mind, Jean is confronted by the concern of her mentor, Charles Xavier a.k.a. Professor X. “Jean, you can not engage those men. You have to pull out for now. The risk is too high. We can not be seen battling the military or endangering the lives of the ungifted. It would do far too much damage to our cause.” Feeling as much as hearing his words, Jean is not the sort to just turn and run. “I know that, Professor.  I do.” Sending her thoughts out to him. “I just don’t see how we can avoid that now. We have to fight for our lives. These men aren’t taking prisoners. I can feel their fear. Their hate. It’s real.” To her team she speaks up now.