Mutant X (CH 5) (Patreon)

A/N: This story is rated M for mature content not suitable for children.

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Chapter 5: White King

New York City

Whirlpool Inc. Office

Naruto sat back in his ergonomic leather chair, the glow of the three video feeds illuminating his face. On the monitors, MJ (Mary Jane) looked thoughtful, Skye (the dark-haired hacker) looked worried, and Natasha Romanova (Natalia), his 'secretary' and government operative, looked clinically focused.

"MJ has a point," Natasha stated, her voice clipped and professional. "Shaw won't take no for an answer. He'll either target your financial assets or, worse, use a covert angle. If you join, you move the playing field to your territory. You control the narrative, at least initially."

"Initially," Skye scoffed, crossing her arms on her desk in her own feed. "This isn't a company merger, Naruto. It's a nest of telepathic sociopaths and hyper-capitalist maniacs. You're walking into a den of vipers. What if they try to mind-control you at the gala? You're resistant, but you're not immune, especially if they hit you with multiple telepaths."

Naruto smiled, a cold, dangerous upturn of his lips. "That's why I'm bringing Tessa."

Skye squinted her eyes. "The dark-haired 'asset'? The spy? That's your idea of security?" she remarked with disdain. Skye had no faith in Tessa whatsoever; she viewed her as nothing more than a seductress who would turn on them when it aligned with her own interests.

"She's a high-level telepath and analyst whom Sebastian Shaw has alienated. Her mind is currently screaming for vengeance and control. She's a shield, a listening post, and a distraction. Shaw can't afford to attack the White King at his own gala, especially if I arrive with the woman he used as a toy. It's a statement," Naruto explained, his plan clear and ruthless. "Besides, you should know I have other methods to block telepaths."

The women grasped what Naruto was saying, as he was worried that he or someone he loved might fall victim to mind control or that someone could extract sensitive information from his company using telepathy. To address this, all his staff working on critical projects were provided with a special device designed to block telepaths. This device was compact and could be attached to the temple or the back of the neck. However, he acknowledged that it was merely a temporary solution since the device could be easily taken off.

With a sigh, Skye acknowledged, "It seems you've already decided on your course of action." She shifted her focus back to the main issue, recognizing that once Naruto set his mind on something, it was nearly impossible to sway him. "I see that your plan to attend the hellfire gala with Tessa has its advantages. It could definitely stir up some tension between you and Shaw, and you'll be asserting your dominance from the start while leveraging Shaw's own resources against him."

"The goal is not to stay," Naruto affirmed, his blue eyes hardening with resolve. "The goal is to dismantle it from the inside, find their weaknesses, and sever their connections to the legitimate world. I'll need all of you running interference. Natasha, you keep Fury off my back. Skye, I need you analyzing their digital paper trail. MJ, keep the company running and prep a contingency for a full-scale liquidation if things go sideways."

He leaned in, shaking off any lingering uncertainty. "I sacrificed myself for a world that despised me, and I refuse to let a group of privileged mutant elites ruin this one. I'm going in," Naruto murmured quietly so that no one else could hear.

Naruto and the three women discussed the specifics of his plan until it was time for him to head to his penthouse. Normally, one or all three of them would be there, ready for an enjoyable evening, but tonight was different. He needed to concentrate on Tessa. They hadn’t defined their relationship with a specific label, but the best description would be friends with benefits. However, feelings were beginning to emerge between them that went beyond friendship, yet neither knew how to express those emotions.

"Go get her, Tiger," MJ remarked with a smile that didn't quite reach her eyes; Naruto noticed a hint of jealousy in her gaze. She bid her farewells and disconnected the video call.

Natasha was next to cut the feed, she more than likely went to go inform Fury, but Naruto could have sworn that just before the video feed cut out, he saw an angry expression on her face. It wasn’t directed at him; he could tell it was directed at Tessa.

"Good luck," Skye replied with a hint of reluctance as she quietly added, "I'll begin researching the hellfire club in the meantime." She disconnected the call, but Naruto noticed the pain in her eyes; among the women, Skye struggled the most to manage her emotions, while Natasha was the most composed.

"I need to do something kind for them after everything is sorted out," Naruto remarked as he stood up and headed towards his penthouse, a clever scheme beginning to take shape in his thoughts, causing a mischievous smile to spread across his face.

Fast Forward

New York City

Whirlpool Inc. Penthouse

The city lights were a tapestry of reckless ambition, a view that suited Naruto Uzumaki perfectly. He stood on the edge of the penthouse balcony, his silhouette framed by the glowing skyline. His mind, sharper and older than his years, was not on the beauty of the view, but on the delicate, dangerous game Emma had forced upon him.

The Hellfire Club. A gathering of wolves in suits, and now, his twin sister was one of their Queens.

"You've been keeping me waiting for over an hour, Mr. Uzumaki." Tessa's voice, usually a cold, controlled instrument, was subtly warmer now, like silk heated by the body. "I was starting to think that you didn't want to spend some alone time with me."

Tessa spoke with an alluring voice that could easily convince Naruto of her sincerity if he were unaware of her mutant abilities. She stood in the doorway, wearing a plain, floor-length silk robe that barely concealed her flawless, sculpted figure. Her dark hair flowed elegantly over one shoulder, and the previously cold, distant gaze in her eyes had transformed into a focused, watchful intensity.

Naruto didn't waver or fall for the trap. "Considering the offer, Tessa. It's a dangerous proposition. I'm being asked to become part of a conspiracy, and the 'reward' is a woman whose role is to seduce me and study my every move."

"My services are not mandatory, nor are they a punishment," she replied, walking towards him with a slow, deliberate grace. "I am a resource. My talents are not limited to analysis. I have served the Hellfire Club. I can serve the White King. Or, if you prefer, I can simply be Teresia Karisik, a woman who finds the prospect of working with a man like you... intriguing."

She paused just a breath behind him, and he caught the faint, exquisite aroma of her fragrance—jasmine mingled with a trace of something wild.

"Intriguing," Naruto echoed, finally turning to look at her. His vivid blue eyes locked onto hers as he tapped into his subtle telekinetic sense—not to invade her mind, which he usually needed physical contact for, but to gauge her emotional state. This was something he could do without touching her. Naruto speculated whether this ability was a gift from Kurama or a result of his own mutation. Beneath her calm facade, he sensed a deep exhaustion and a longing for a safe haven that he realized Charles Xavier had not been able to provide.

"You want out," Naruto stated, his voice low and certain. He knew Tessa could control her body and emotions to a great degree, but what he sensed the Uzumaki knew was genuine.

Tessa didn't flinch. "I want control. Control over my choices, over my body, and over my future. Sebastian Shaw is a brute. The White King position is currently vacant because the last man couldn't handle the pressure. Emma is strong, but she is still new. You... you are different. You are a genius. You have power that doesn't rely on their petty games. If you join, you will be a storm they cannot contain."

She reached out, her fingers tracing the line of his jaw. The touch was professionally seductive, yet there was a flicker of genuine curiosity in her eyes.

Naruto questioned, his expression unreadable, "If I bring you along, Tessa, how can I be sure that you're not still aligned with Xavier or even Emma, trying to play me?" He had intended to use Tessa to provoke Shaw, but he was curious to hear her response to persuade him to let her join him.

"I am a tool, Mr. Uzumaki, but not a broken one," she murmured, leaning in, her lips almost brushing his ear. "Sebastian Shaw has forced me to endure things... unsavory things. If you are my new master, I will be intensely loyal and useful to you. My telepathic skills, they are considerable. I also have some other abilities that you will find useful." She paused, letting her breath ghost over his skin. "You intrigued me in a way no one—not Shaw or Xavier—ever had. I can see the potential mutants have, and yours is limitless, and that is so irresistible to me."

Her claim of finding him irresistible was a calculated move—a necessary play. But the coldness in her mind when she spoke of Shaw was very real.

Naruto had already made his decision before he returned to his penthouse, but he planned to inform Tessa formally.

Naruto captured her face in his hands, his thumbs stroking her cheekbones. "I accept the invitation. I will be the White King. And you will be my pawn, Tessa. But understand this: I don't use people. I invest in them. Your loyalty is earned, not taken. And your services tonight will not be coerced. You are here because you want to be."

Tessa's eyes widened, the professional veneer finally cracking to reveal a deeper, startled emotion. No one in the Hellfire Club had ever offered her a choice.

"Then I choose to serve," she whispered, her voice husky, a genuine, unbidden desire finally shining through her eyes.

"That's great," Naruto replied with a slight grin. There was just one step left to take, and that was to finalize the agreement.

Naruto's kiss was a statement of intent—not a gentle exploration, but a sudden, dominating plunge that demanded a response. Her gasp was immediate, her body pressing flush against his, the thin silk of the robe a useless barrier. He took charge, his hands sliding down her back to cup her perfect, firm buttocks, lifting her slightly so that she molded perfectly against his hardening frame.

The cold, controlled spy was gone, replaced by a passionate woman who met his aggression with equal fervor. Her fingers clawed into the muscles of his back as he deepened the kiss, a low, guttural sound escaping his throat.

He broke the kiss and lifted her, striding towards the master suite. The time for discussion was over. The time for power, for pleasure, and for the dangerous game of the White King had begun.

They quickly arrived at his bedroom, and Tessa didn’t pay much attention to her surroundings since the only areas that mattered to her were the bed and possibly the bathroom, should Naruto let her freshen up afterward. Shaw and the other men he had sent her to preferred the scent she carried after intimacy, as well as the sight of their essence leaking from her used openings.

"I think we are both overdressed, don't you?" Naruto stated as he put Tessa down on the bed. Seconds later, she took off the robe she wore, the only thing she had on: "beautiful."

Tessa looked down at herself; she knew she was what most men would consider a catch. She had pale skin with nice, firm D-cup breasts, a flat stomach, and wide hips with long legs. Between her thighs was her hairless pussy, which was pink in color.

"Yet my abilities feel both like a gift and a burden," Tessa reflected with resentment. It seemed that everyone around her exploited her in some manner; Xavier had turned her into his informant, seemingly indifferent to the fact that he had handed her over to individuals like Shaw, who took advantage of her brilliant mind and her sexy body.

Emma sought to secure Tessa as an ally, aware that Tessa was collaborating with Charles Xavier. If the other members of the Hellfire Club discovered this, it would likely lead to Tessa's demise. Despite her reservations, Tessa agreed to work with Emma, understanding that her chances were slim. When the blonde telepath spoke of her brother, Tessa noticed an expression on Emma's face that conveyed a mix of regret, sadness, and acceptance. This revelation about the Hellfire Club's interest in recruiting Emma's brother piqued Tessa's curiosity about him.

"I looked into his background, and the trail goes cold after his work with Whirlpool Inc. I know there's some connection to the government through his company, which produces both pharmaceuticals and weapons, but that's the extent of my findings," Tessa mentions. She also shares her suspicion that Naruto might be a hero, although she can't verify it.

Emma approached Tessa with a proposition while Shaw was unaware. She wanted the dark-haired mutant to join her in a scheme to lure Naruto. However, Tessa was cautious; she recognized that while Emma could be difficult at times, she still possessed a good heart, even if her actions didn't always reflect that.

Tessa understood that Emma was attempting to liberate her from Shaw's direct influence. The blonde telepath had seen firsthand the things the Black King inflicted upon her and permitted his business partners to do as well. It was not uncommon for her to be found beneath Shaw's desk, performing oral sex, or on top of it, being treated like a prized possession.

The men and women Shaw would offer her to were equally terrible. After closing a deal, Shaw would have her spend the night with them as a sort of signing bonus. Tessa bitterly reflected that her body was essentially being treated as a form of currency or an extra incentive.

The dark-haired mutant reflected, "Emma brought me here to safeguard me and restore a bit of my independence. We share a certain bond, but this situation could backfire and put both of us in danger."

In an instant, Tessa experienced a whirlwind of thoughts as Naruto quickly stripped off his clothes. When she redirected her attention to the now unclothed blonde, her exceptionally analytical mind came to a standstill for the very first time since activating her mutation.

"How on earth is your penis so huge?" Tessa blurted out, quickly realizing her mistake but managing to bounce back as Naruto laughed at her comment.

Lemon Scene Ahead

"Thank you for the compliment; you don't look too bad yourself," Naruto replied cheekily. He pulled Tessa into a kiss, tasting her sweet, soft lips against his own, her body pressed against his as he stood next to his bed and Tessa knelt on his bed.

Naruto quickly realized that Tessa was using her mutant abilities to adjust her kiss into a more pleasurable experience for him. His tongue entered her mouth, and she skillfully sucked on it.

"It’s unfortunate that such a formidable mutant is using her abilities in this way," Naruto reflected as he pulled away from the kiss. "With her incredible intellect and psychic skills, she could truly understand what someone desires, and with her limited body manipulation, she could drive any partner to intense lust."

"Let's change positions," Naruto stated as he got on his bed and lay back and gestured for Tessa to get on top of him so they were in a sixty-nine position. "You have a pretty pussy."

"And you have a monster cock," Tessa replied as she wrapped her hands around Naruto's shaft. She had to use both hands to grip the girth of his man meat; then she took the head into her mouth.

Naruto groaned at the way Tessa sucked him off, her tongue swirling around his cock while her hands moved along his shaft, all the while she sucked him hard like a vacuum.

"You excel at this," Naruto remarked, glancing up at Tessa. She was positioned above him, and he found her scent enticing, stirring something within him. "I can't wait to beat that pussy up."

Naruto placed his hands on Tessa's ass cheeks and brought her slit down to his lips. He licked her from her clit to her pucker asshole; he knew she cleaned just in case he wanted to use that hole.

The two lapped and sucked on each other’s privates, with Tessa being able to control the amount of pleasure she was feeling, while Naruto used his telekinesis to hold off his orgasm, all the while searching for something within Tessa.

SLURP SLURP SLURP SLURP

Tessa made sure to make excessive lewd noises as she sucked Naruto off; she would moan around his cock when the Uzumaki licked her clit, but he knew that it was all a performance. She probably numbed her body so she wouldn't feel any real pleasure.

"Let's switch positions," Naruto said, making Tessa stop and roll off him onto her back; she knew what he wanted.

The Uzumaki got on top of the woman with her legs spread wide. She looked him in the eyes with a fake seductive smile. She helped guide his cock to her moist pussy. The blonde knew she used her powers to make herself wet and it was not from anything he did, but he was going to fix that soon. Naruto thrust his hips forward, burying his rod into the dark-haired beauty who gave an overly dramatic scream.

"You are really tight," Naruto said with a grunt, and he meant it. Tessa's pussy was tighter than some virgins; she must use her powers to heal her slit back to perfect condition every time she has sex. "But not when I am done with you."

Naruto smirked as he found what he was looking for, Tessa's x-gene. He used his power to make it go dormant, at least for a short time, and just like that, Tessa became a normal human again with an oversized cock stuffed in her now sensitive pussy.

"What did you do?" Tessa said with wide eyes as she didn't feel her powers anymore. Her emotions were all over the place, and her body felt sensitive, or maybe it just was feeling what it should without her having her powers to numb her, able to feel things.

"I'm just trying to give you the pleasure you deserve," Naruto said, before thrusting into Tessa, causing her to arch her back. He pulled out and continued, over and over again. The dark-haired beauty was overwhelmed, caught in a blend of pain and pleasure as she experienced sex for the first time without her powers to heal or numb her sensations.

"Ah ah ah," Tessa moaned now in a doggy style position. Naruto had changed position yet again so he could see her ass shake as he pounded her pussy, and from the way he was shoving his fingers into her butt hole, he aimed to take her there next.

PLAP PLAP PLAP PLAP

It would be hours later that Tessa would be proven right; Naruto had fucked her ass, something that was painful to the point she howled out in agony. But in the end, she was laying on her stomach with Naruto on top of her, his huge dick still in her stretched-out asshole as his fluids leaked out of her used pussy.

Lemon Scene End

Tessa, breathing heavily from fatigue, rested beneath Naruto as they looked at each other. He positioned himself above her, utilizing his telekinetic abilities to lift most of his weight off her, restricting her movement just enough to keep her immobilized.

"Are you going to pledge your loyalty to me?" Naruto inquired, leaning in closely to Tessa, who, despite feeling exhausted and achy, wore an exasperated expression on her flushed face.

"Why on earth would I agree to that? How can I believe anything you say? It feels like you're just using me like everyone else has," Tessa shouted, directing her anger at Naruto, Xavier, and Shaw. To them, she was merely a means to an end. She was frustrated with herself for losing control over her emotions without her powers, which were still being suppressed by Naruto. "Once I'm no longer beneficial to you, you'll just discard me."

"I understand now," Naruto said, recalling Haku. "I won't discard you or seek to manipulate you. What I desire is a partnership, but I have many things I need to safeguard. Therefore, I need assurance that you will remain loyal to me and won't turn against me at the first opportunity."

"Those are merely empty promises," Tessa replied. "If you truly want my loyalty, you need to give me back my power and allow me access to your thoughts first." She understood that Naruto would never agree to that; it would be both dangerous and foolish. The most effective way for him to gain her loyalty at this point would be to crush her spirit now that her abilities were stripped away or to place a bomb or similar device inside her as a means of control if she misbehaved.

"That seems reasonable," Naruto remarked, and to Tessa's surprise, she sensed her powers returning. Then, she felt Naruto gently press his forehead against hers, using his ability to share his memories with her, unveiling his entire past as he opened his mind to her.

Initially, Tessa, the supercomputer, struggled to comprehend the images before her. She observed two versions of Naruto: one as a Frost mutant and the other as an Uzumaki, where he was a skilled ninja.

What seemed like an eternity for Tessa as she sifted through her memories was merely a few seconds in reality. Meanwhile, Naruto witnessed Tessa's past, which included her birth in a war-torn nation and her rescue by Charles Xavier, who later exploited her as a spy. He also glimpsed the torment she endured while at the Hellfire Club.

Tessa and Naruto emerged from their shared memories simultaneously, each gaining a profound understanding of the other that few could achieve. They remained silent, but the defiance that once filled Tessa's gaze faded away, replaced by trust and comprehension. As she relaxed beneath him, there was no need for words.

Fast Forward

New York City

Hellfire Club – The Gala

The Hellfire Club's gala was less a party and more a silent auction of power. The main ballroom was a cavern of old-money opulence: crystal chandeliers, baroque wallpaper, and a silent crowd of the city's most powerful and corrupt, all mingling over champagne flutes and whispers of deals sealed in blood and shadows.

The air thrummed with subdued arrogance and the faint, persistent buzz of unchecked mutant minds.

The chatter ceased the moment Naruto Uzumaki stepped through the mahogany double doors.

He was a force of nature in a custom-tailored white tuxedo that fit his lean, powerful physique like a second skin. Beside him was Tessa, stunning in a floor-length black gown. Her face was a mask of cool, unsettling elegance, but to anyone with an ounce of social acumen, the fact that the Black King's personal assistant and consort was arriving on the arm of the new White King spoke volumes.

Emma Frost, in an equally immaculate white gown, stood on a small distance away opposite side of the room, flanked by the monstrous, imposing figure of Sebastian Shaw, the Black King. Emma’s telepathic presence, usually a beacon of frosty confidence, hit Naruto with a faint, complex wave of anxiety, pride, and... warning.

Shaw, a physically intimidating man with a face set in perpetual, cold disdain, took a step forward, a heavy, unsettling silence settling over the room.

"Welcome, Mr. Uzumaki," Shaw's voice boomed, thick with false congeniality and lethal intent. "Or should I say, White King. We were beginning to think the rumors of your reluctance to join were true."

Naruto’s smile was effortless, a casual display of indifference to the venom in Shaw’s tone. He walked directly toward him, his hand resting lightly on the small of Tessa's back, a possessive gesture that Shaw understood perfectly.

"Sebastian," Naruto replied, his voice cutting through the space with the casual authority of a man who owned the building. "Reluctance is for those who fear commitment. I was simply making arrangements. As you can see, I prefer to optimize my assets before taking a position." He gave Tessa a look that made it clear she was one of those 'assets.'

Shaw’s jaw tightened, the barely concealed rage rippling across his features. To have his prized operative, his private mind-reader and personal consort, arrive publicly claimed by his new rival was a massive, unforgivable insult.

"Tessa," Shaw said, his voice dropping an octave, a subtle, telepathic compulsion lacing the word. "Return to your rightful station."

Tessa stiffened slightly, but Naruto’s fingers dug in just enough to anchor her.

"She's with me Shaw," Naruto stated, not as a request, but a final declaration. He didn't bother using a title for Shaw; he didn't need to. He had already won the first round.

Naruto then turned his focus to Emma. Their eyes locked—twin blue eyes meeting crystalline blue. It was a confrontation years in the making, layered with betrayal, love, resentment, and a shared, profound understanding of the power they wielded.

"Emma," Naruto said, the soft use of her given name a dangerous breach of the professional distance they should have maintained. "You look stunning. A Queen, indeed. But you're standing next to a viper."

Emma’s control was absolute. Only the faintest tremor in her hand, clutching her champagne flute, betrayed her internal conflict. She replied with a voice cool enough to frost the crystal.

"Naruto. I'm glad you came to your senses. The Hellfire Club offers power and protection far beyond your little 'Whirlpool Inc.' And regarding my company, I choose my alliances carefully. Some people simply cannot see the big picture."

She was speaking about Shaw, but her eyes were fixed on him, a silent plea for understanding mixed with genuine pride in his power. She was walking a tightrope, and had to tread carefully.

Naruto leaned closer, his voice dropping so that only she could hear, creating an intimate, loaded bubble of tension while Shaw looked on with a increasingly angry look on his face but he could not create a scene here.

"We need to talk. Now. Not about the Club, but about us. About how you sent a pawn to test me, and about what I plan to do with that pawn. Meet me in the East Solarium in ten minutes. Alone. If you bring company, Emma, I'll assume you value this club more than your family."

The use of the word family, a trigger word for both of them, hit its mark. Emma's composure fractured for a split second before she nodded stiffly.

"Ten minutes," she confirmed.

Naruto smiled, turning away from the fuming Black King. "Enjoy the party, Sebastian. I intend to." He steered Tessa toward a quieter corner of the room, the scent of fresh conquest surrounding them.

Chapter End

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A/N: Naruto has taken on the role of the White King, and although Tessa remains cautious of Shaw, she has aligned herself with Naruto. Meanwhile, Emma finds herself in a difficult position, torn between her brother and Shaw. In their next chapter, Naruto and Emma will discuss their situation while those lurking in the shadows of the Hellfire Club begin to stir. Thank you all for your support, and take care until the next update!