It would be hypocritical of me to call Genomex pure evil. That is too simple a characterization. When I was Dr. Breedlove’s heir apparent and their leading biogeneticist, I felt I was working for the good of mankind. My abstract equations advancing DNA enhancement were a step toward glorious, disease-free, evolution. If not for the intervention of a pathetic spy who hacked into my research and opened my eyes to the truth, I would still be deluded. I can only assume that most of the others in Genomex’s employ still feel they are doing God’s work. They are manipulated drones, as clueless to the inhumane terror they propel as the mutant infants they created and engineered.

I know for fact that Mason Eckhart believes he is fighting for the progression of his nation, carrying on the discoveries and pioneering spirit of his forefathers. I also know he would humiliate, torture and murder to prove his cause is the only right one. He is a walking crusade. A one-man inquisition. It is his ironclad belief, and personal hatred of me, that makes him so lethal to Mutant X.

To my dying day I will continually relive the confrontation Mason and I had that resulted in the physical disintegration of his immune system. At the time it seemed I had no choice but in retrospect, I would not change an iota of the outcome. It is certain I will burn for this sentiment but he will be right beside me. My demented time-tried enemy who unwittingly pushes Mutant X forward and strengthens us with each clash he provokes. Damnation for the Achilles heel I gave him is a small price to pay. Perhaps if I actually believed in such karmic penalties, I might lose more sleep over the matter.

Genomex has become a pack of bloodthirsty hunters, tracking down its own corrupt past. A past I had a large hand in making. By absconding with the New Mutants’ identities and vital data, the altered generation now has a lead in controlling their own destinies, but it is a small one. Therefore my life is dedicated to these Children…my children. I must keep Mutant X and myself in peak condition to face whatever obstacles Eckhart and his minions throw in our path.

In a way it is ironic that Genomex is not pure evil. They are far more dangerous thinking they are on the side of the angels. We must not make that same mistake.