Violet Romani, better known by her stage name 'Enchantment' was a magician for a small traveling circus. Unknown to the audience, she was a powerful mutant. An "Enchantress" whose magic tricks had no need for smoke, mirrors, or trap doors. Living a peaceful life, protected from the Mutant Hunters by the pretense of simple showmanship and cheap illusions. Then The government releases the Sentinels and all hell breaks loose. Mutants are rounded up, imprisoned and often killed. Violet barely escapes with her life, seeking justice and revenge, she finds the Xmen and seeks refuge as well as offering her help. But when she meets the mysterious Nightcrawler, she realizes that Violet is a shade not so far from Blue.