FicWad

Even a Toad needs love…Robbery gone wrong saddles Toad with a human “pet.” Will Magneto approve of this new addition to the Brotherhood? Toad/OC, Var. pairings. Detailed warnings in chapter n...

The sun rises and and it's a new day...

Todd leaves for work and Marissa is locked in his room on Pietro's orders. How will she fare?

Marissa begins to integrate herself into the boarding house. Wanda and Lance take a personal interest in Marissa and Todd.

Pietro fumes over the way Marissa has embedded herself in their lives. He receives a letter from his father that confirms his fears. Marissa's past comes back to haunt her.

Pietro rescues Marissa and exposes his relationship with Rahne in the process. Todd confronts Marissa and she must tell the truth or risk losing him.

Magneto and his Acolytes visit the Brotherhood. Magneto takes an unwelcome interest in their house guest.

Magneto takes Marissa to his lair. He questions her and makes clear his expectations while she is under his "protection."

After Marissa is gone, Lance explains the plan, such as it is. Todd is not happy. Wanda and Lance comfort him in a very personal manner.

Marissa struggles with some of her lessons as she keeps a wary distance from Sabertooth. Part of Magneto's plan is revealed when one of the Acolytes makes his move.

Pietro has reveals more than he intends to his lover. His father questions him about her and an arguement ensues. Todd grasps the opportunity to ask one of the Acolytes about Marissa. Meanwhile,...

Marissa is left alone with Pyro and gets to know him a little better. She manages to call home. Lance and Todd get closer.

The Brotherhood is being harassed by unseen attackers. Marissa learns chess. She makes a move and strikes a deal with Gambit.

Marissa begins a whole new set of lessons with Gambit. Todd runs afoul of Salvador's men. Wanda offers him some comfort and makes a suggestion.

Todd seeks help at the Institute and the Brotherhood begins its own set of lessons. Marissa finds out the true length of Magneto's leash on her. She makes a phone call to Todd...

The Brotherhood continues to train at the Institute. Pietro struggles with his role as team leader and Rogue calls him out on it. Remy pushes Marissa to confront one of her fears. Will she submi...

Marissa takes Remy's suggestion to "crack the tin man" and puts it into action. In the process, she reveals more than she intends to.

Pietro has been kidnapped and is at Salvador's mercy. The Brotherhood searches frantically for their missing friend. Marissa begins to crack under the stress and Magneto takes the opportunity to ...

Sabertooth finally has "something good" to show Marissa. After consulting with Pietro, she strikes a deal with him. Will the price be too high?

Sabertooth sets out to fulfill his part of the deal. Peter confronts Marissa about her answer to Magneto's offer. Remy questions her about her deal with Victor and is drawn into her plans. Meanwh...

Sabertooth finishes up by making a delivery to the Boarding House. Pietro receives his "package" along with a letter from Marissa. Marissa and Remy bring Pyro into their conspiracy in a very pers...

Pietro introduces his captive to the Brotherhood and tells them what Marissa has done. Victor returns with confirmation and collects the second installment of his fee.

Fred and Angie get better acquainted with the help of a few Twinkies. Magneto returns to the Boarding House to do some remodeling. Peter and Todd have a talk.

Marissa gets an unexpected phone call from Todd. Sabertooth collects the final payment of his fee. Magneto plays one last card.

Marissa finally comes home. Will things between her and Todd ever be the same? Will he be able to accept the deal she's made with Magneto?

At home now, Marissa works at setting her plans into motion. She joins the training sessions at the Institute and has a heart to heart with Rogue. Wanda and Lance help Todd welcome her back.

Marissa anxiously awaits the debut of her new business's advertising campaign. Is her moodiness just due to nerves or is there something else at work here? Todd is determined to find out.

The Brotherhood is throwing a party. Check out the guest list. What happens when you mix the Brotherhood, X-Geeks, and Acolytes? Read and see.

As the party winds down, people head upstairs to the bedrooms. But, there isn't much sleeping going on.

Morning arrives and sparks fly as the Boarding House's occupants awake.

Todd and Marissa have a talk. With little food left in the house they wind up sharing some dry Fruit Loops with their overnight guests. Marissa sets out to do some damage control with Pyro.

Todd gets the sense that Marissa is keeping things from him. He confronts her with his suspicions. Marissa finally sees the specialist. They get a surprise.

There are no coincidences, at least when the Scarlett Witch is involved. Marissa confronts her and the answers she receives shakes the Brotherhood to its core.

As Marissa's health returns, the two couples find themselves seeking a new balance. As Marissa's due date approaches, so does the deadline. When Logan makes an offer of help on the Institute's be...

Marissa is adamant about undergoing the surgery to extract the tracking chip. When Pietro discovers what she has done, he isn't pleased.

The time has come for Wanda and Marissa to put their plan into action. When Magneto shows up with his Acolytes, they have a surprise for him. Or course, being the Brotherhood, things don't go com...

All is in chaos and the XMen arrive just in time to add to the confusion. The Professor arrives and helps sort things out. How does it all end? Read on and find out. The final chapter.