The X-Mansion's training grounds buzzed with energy as Lily practiced with Storm, her flames weaving into controlled spirals. Bill stood on the sidelines, arms crossed, his mind a storm of its own. The comics' memories gnawed at him—Magneto's Brotherhood ambushing X-Men, mutants torn between survival and supremacy. He'd brought his family here for safety, but the world wouldn't let them rest.Cyclops approached, his visor glinting. "You're tense, Bill. Something on your mind?""Everything," Bill said. "I've seen what's out there—Magneto's got an army. He'd see Lily as a soldier, not a kid. And I'm not sure I can stop him.""You've got power," Cyclops replied. "We'll help you use it."Before Bill could respond, alarms blared. Beast sprinted from the mansion, fur bristling. "Intruders—Brotherhood signatures!"Bill's stomach dropped—comics panels of Sabretooth's claws, Mystique's deception flashing. "Clara, Lily—where are they?""Inside," Storm said, summoning clouds. "We'll hold them off."Bill ran, Wolverine's senses kicking in unbidden—claws out, nose catching blood and metal. He burst into the common room to find Clara shielding Lily, a window shattered. Toad crouched there, tongue flicking, while Blob loomed behind."Fresh meat," Toad sneered. "Magneto's got plans for the girl."Rage surged.
"Template: The Hulk. Control level: Moderate."Bill roared, growing massive, and hurled Toad through the wall. Blob charged, but Bill's strength sent him crashing into furniture. Clara grabbed a lamp, smashing it over Toad's head as he staggered up. "Stay away from my daughter!"Lily's hands flared, fire licking the air. "I'm not going with you!"Bill switched to Spider-Man, webbing Blob's legs, then back to Hulk to pin him. The Brotherhood retreated, but Toad's parting croak chilled him: "Magneto's coming."Clara hugged Lily, trembling. Bill pulled them close, green fading from his skin. "I won't let him take you. Ever."The system hummed:
"Host emotional state: Furious. Templates utilized effectively. Threat level: Escalating."