Disclaimer I do not own the xmen or any of the Stan Lee creations.
I edited and rewrote this one because I wasn't satisfied with it, two it was originally done on my aunts computer without word, and three I felt like it needed it.
Ch 1 Prologue
Rain pounded on the roof giving a subtle haze to the silence that filled the room. The walls were off white, a brick fire place with a wide wooden mantle. On top of the mantle several picture frames sat in wooden frames. Two chairs sat about 5ft from the hearth facing it. A tall wooden book case filled with books sat against the wall to the right of the fire place. A black leather couch sat about five feet from the door that went into the kitchen. A single window sat in the left wall of the room a thick dark curtain hung over the window. Sticking out of the left corner of the room a single figure laid on a brown chaise lounge. Her eyes were closed and her breathing was slow and deliberate. Her face was partially covered by the straight black hair which fell to about waist length. Her arms were crossed over her chest giving the appearance that she was giving herself a one armed hug with her left arm wrapped around her chest holding her right forearm, and a book rested in her right hand. The girl was a young teen maybe 13.
"If you keep lying like that with how pale you are somebody really will think you are a vampire." A male voice stirred the girl from her reading, two dark eyes watched as the book in her hand was placed on the floor.
"Haha what do you want brother?" The girl sat up straight and looked at the slightly older male before her. He was tall his skin held the darkness only a Native American's could. His poker straight hair was tied back; the end of the pony tail hit him mid back.
"Mom just sent me in to check on you." He muttered a nervous edge to his voice. "You've been really quiet and you know how she worries." He sat on the edge of the chair and put his arm around the girl's shoulders.
"I don't see what she worries about she acts like the devil is behind us all the time." The girl looked at her brother. "What is she afraid of?"
The boy looked at his sister and smiled. "Don't worry about it Rain." His eyes locked with hers. "Some things are best left unknown little sister."
"Don't worry about it… don't worry about it I am not dense this is the tenth time we have moved this year and I know it isn't for dads job because he ain't got one now." The girl held up her hand as her brother Stone made to speak. "Mom and dad are always watching their backs nervously, I have heard rumors about what they used to do so just tell me because if you don't I know there are people on the reservation that will."
The boy grabbed her chin. "Baby sister... listen to me well." He made her look into his eyes. "Leave it alone."
"But I don't want to, besides when I am at school there are people who tell me they can't be near me because of my family. I see people turn to each other and whisper when any of our family members walk by. I think I deserve to know why." Her eyes narrowed as her brother closed his eyes and shook his head.
"Look Sissy right now regardless of how people treat you or what you might hear, right now you need to concentrate on being a kid and just be happy for the life you have. Stone shook his head. "You are in such a hurry to grow up." He kissed her forehead. "Little sister for tonight leave it alone."
"No." The girl growled as she was wrapped in her brother's arms. "I have the right to know this is my life that your secrets are fucking up."
"I know Rain but you are not old enough to bother yourself with the trivial details of the past."
"When will I be old enough?" Her eyes filled with fire as she pulled back from her brother.
He chuckled. "Soon Rain." His dark eyes looked saddened as he watched his sister.
"You always say that." Her irritation was apparent as she picked up her book from the floor. "You aren't that much older than me."
He smiled. "Just be a kid while it lasts."
"Ok but you're only 18." The girl muttered picking up the book flipping it open.
"I know, but you are 13 and you need to enjoy it because it will be gone before your early life is over." He kissed her forehead again. "Don't stay up too late, you do have school tomorrow."
"Yeah I know." She muttered turning her attention back to the book as the wind blowing outside made a branch scratch the window.
The door clicked shut and she was alone in silence again. The only sounds were the rain, her breathing, and the occasional page flip.
Hours later.
Hmmm The sound of a dog whining woke the girl. She had fallen asleep in the chair with her book. "What Rowdy?" Her voice was groggy as she looked down at the dog.
It whined again walking over to the door scratching frantically.
"Do you need to go out?" She asked placing the book she had been reading on the floor.
The dog answered with more whining while his whole body shook.
"Ok, ok." She moved from her warm resting spot.
The dog whined and scratched at the door which led to the outside of the house.
"You're demanding you know that right." She muttered opening the door, watching as the dog rushed out and the bitter cold air rushed in.
"He must really have to go." She yawned and shut the door moving back to sit on the couch. A shiver still danced through her body from the cold of the outside.
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrl
The girl turns her head straining her ear as she hears the dog growling and then barking. "What the hell is he up to now?" She walked over to the door opening it; an involuntary shiver ran through her body as the bitter cold outside air surrounded her. "Rowdy." She yelled looking for the dog not seeing it.
"Stupid thing." She muttered closing the door and going back to sit back to sit down.
Ruff ruff ruff ruff.
"Im going to murder that dog." She whispered getting up walking over to the door.
"Rowdy I'm going to fucking kill you." She yelled as she pulled the door open the bitter cold once again wrapping around her body.
"My my those are mighty foul words from such a little girl." A man's voice greeted Rain making her go still and slowly look up through the partially opened door.
"Good evening dear." The man greeted her. He was older in his later 50's. His eyes were a metallic blue and he had a red helmet on his head he was tall cloaked in red and purple.
"Rain would you let the dog i-" Her father's voice entered the room. "Close the door." There was panic in his voice. Rain tried to slam the door but the man and two others forced their way in.
"Now that was un-called for Rodger." The older man stated in a chastising matter his eyes narrowed in annoyance.
"Hey get the fuck out of my house." Rain growled pointing towards the open door behind them.
The older man fixed his cold eyes on her. "What an irritatingly rude child, there is no doubt who her father is." With this comment her father frowned as a tall shaggy man laughed, he had gone so far to escape the involvement he had with the Brotherhood, he would never let his children fall into a trap from his past.
"Hey fuck you old man." Rain snapped flipping him off.
"Watch yourself girl, I've swatted flies bigger than you." The old man muttered turning his attention to her father.
"What do you want Magneto?" Rodger asked putting himself between Rain and the man.
"You know very well what I want." Magneto's voice held a bored tone.
"That is not going to happen." Rodger stated his eyes narrowed on the older man before him.
"Oh must we do this the hard way?" Magneto asked a chuckle broke through his voice.
"I am done with the chaos and destruction therefore I will die before I join you or allow my family to." Her father's voice was cut off by the door clicking open.
"Rodger what's going on? What's with all the..." A woman muttered peeking her head around the corner. "Noise." Her voice trailed off fear filled that last word as her eyes darted to her children then to Magneto.
"Mama." Rain muttered turning around to see her mother with her head in the room. The look of fear on her mother's face caught her by surprise.
"Willow dear how lovely of you to join us." Magneto's voice held a cheerful tone.
"Hello Eric." Willow muttered walking in the room she grabbed Rains arm.
Come now... When I tell you, you must run. Willow whispered in Rains mind.
Mama where am I going? Rain thought so her mother could hear. Her thoughts then turned to the cold outside breeze at it blew in.
It does not matter, we are in danger when I tell you to I need you to run and hide do not come back we will come find you.
Rain locked eyes with her mom. The fear and uncertainty in her mom's eyes made her take a deep breath. Why? Who are these people?
Because it is a matter of life and death; who they are does not matter.
"Such a beautiful child she is, perhaps you would like to negotiate?" A woman's voice came above the men.
"Never, we would die before we let you touch her." The voice of Stone settled any debate.
"Oh there's a plan." A deep gruff voice growled.
"Now now, Let's be civilized." Magneto held up his hands in an attempt to silence everything.
"Civilized my ass." Stone's voice was a growl.
"Well the way things are now you have two options join us or die." Magneto stated lowering his hands he felt the magnetic field vibrate his body.
Rain run!
Rain took off through the house. Her eyes catching the flash of silver as all metal item's flew from their resting spots.
Magneto looked at the tall shaggy man. "Sabre-Tooth catch her."
The man nodded and took off out of the room, his eyes narrowed as the child slammed a door in his face.
For once Rain was glad the house was small as she bolted out the back door into the woods. She ran as the door crashed open again, a figure appeared out of it surrounded by light.
Fuck. She weaved in and out of the trees looking for a spot to hide as she headed up the slope of the mountain behind her house, it did not take her long to find it. Her hiding spot was a hollowed tree that was surrounded by tall grass.
Rain hugged her knees shivering in the cool night air. Her dark eyes scanned the grass line listening for any trace of her tracker. The hard rain made it hard for her to hear so she stayed still, doing her best to make no sound. Shivers race through her body to the point she found herself curling her knees up and wrapping her cold wet arms around them. The cold from the late fall night air made her shiver more.
Saber-Tooth looked around the wooded area frowning slightly. He sniffed the air the child was close but the question was how close. The rain carried her scent all over the ground making it difficult to get an exact idea of where she was.
Damn what is going on? Are these people who we have been running from? Why have we been running from them? The child pondered trying to keep her mind from going back to the fact that she was freezing.
He started looking around for any obvious places that she could hide. A scream from the house made him smirk as he searched the wooded area. He focused into the darkness as he listened for even the smallest sound and yielded no results over the rain. He knew she was in the area, and he knew that she would slip up eventually, all prey does.
Rain sat huddled in the darkness of the tree she hugged her knees rocking slightly. She was almost certain that she had heard her mother's scream carry over the frozen darkness.
Why are they doing this? What have we done to them? Mama are you alright? Stone?
She laid her head on her knees it was not like her mother and brother not to answer her. Closing her eyes she held her nose as she felt a sneeze coming. Fuck no, no, no, no. "Acho." She let out a muffled sneeze and then held her breath as she heard something moving in the woods.
"You have made my evening interesting." Sabre-Tooth muttered grabbing the front of Rain's shirt and dragging her from her hiding spot.
Rain's eyes narrowed into a glare as Sabre Tooth pulled her to where she was face to face with him. His mouth curled into a malicious smile as Rain grabbed his arm digging her nails in bringing blood to the surface.
"You're lucky I'm in a good mood runt." Sabre-Tooth growled as he pulled her to his chest holding her so she couldn't struggle loose easily. He growled softly as the girl grabbed his arm and lowered her lead, biting down hard.
Rain looked to the side just in time to see Rowdy rush out of the bushes and charge. Sabre-Tooth released his grip on Rain partially with an annoyed roar as the dog bit into his free arm.
Rain stumbled and quickly found her bearings as she ran away from the man and dog turning back just in time to see Sabre-Tooth thrust his clawed hand into the dogs chest cavity. "Rowdy!" She screamed coming to a stop. She was caught again before she could think to run.
Tears flowed down Rains face as Sabre-Tooth carried her back into her house. The sound of things breaking hit her ears. Rain and Sabre-Tooth entered the room just in time for her to see her brother with his hand extended out her father was kneeled in front of him.
"Stone, how could you?" Rodger asked staring his son in the eye. "You betrayed us." He clinched his teeth in the pain he was feeling, his head turned to the side looking at Rain. "I am so sorry."
"Shut up father it is your fault you chose the wrong side." Stone growled clinching his hand into a fist using telekinetic energy to crush the heart of his father, Rodger collapsed landing on top of Willow his wide pain filled eyes still fixed on Rain.
"Dad!" Rain screamed struggling in Sabre-Tooth's arms to be free. "Let me go!" She screamed. "Let me go or I'm going to fucking kill you!"
"I would like to see you try" The tall blonde man laughed as the child angrily flailed her arms.
Magneto looked at Sabre-Tooth as the girl flailed and cursed in his arms. "Victor let her go." She struggled till she was freed. The sabre-toothed man watched in amusement as she ran to her parent's side, going to her knees a yell of anger and sorrow escaped her.
"Mama!" She screamed shaking the bodies of her parents. "Dad." Tears were flowing down her face. "Don't be dead." She shook the bodies. "Get up."
"They are dead Rain." Stone stated in a dry voice looking at his younger sister. "They won't get back up."
"No!" She yelled shaking her mother's limp form once more. Her hands fell limply to the sides of her body.
"I am afraid so dear." Magneto's voice drew her attention to his cool blue eyes.
Rain took a deep breath and curled her hands into fist. "Why Stone?" Her voice shook with anger. "Why did you do it!" She screamed.
"They made their choice I only regret that you had to see it." Stone muttered his once kindly eyes held nothing as he looked at the girl on the floor.
Rain balled her hands into fist and closed her eyes; emotions flowed through her as she screamed a wordless angry scream. "I'm going to fucking kill you." She yelled standing up her eyes locking with his. A crackling sound filled the air. Her attention was on the men before her to the point she didn't realize the subtle changes happening to her body. A soft crème colored fur flowed down her body, muscles grew in places she didn't have them before and she became taller.
All of the mutants in the room watched as the girl grew to the point that her clothes shredded off of her. Without hesitation she charged her brother lightning surrounding her furred fist. Her fist connected with his chest and he flew back going through the wall of the front room. Her cat like chartreus eyes locking on the metal man.
Magneto turned his head towards the sound to see Rain's furred naked body encompassed in lightning, a tail flicked behind her and her ears shifted their position becoming long and pointed like a cats. "Fantastic." He stated with glee in his voice.
"You killed them." Rain screamed her body levitating up in the air the lightning cracking in her voice the fangs in her mouth visible as she spoke.
"They deserved it, I am sorry sister." Stone muttered his eyes widened at this transformation.
She screamed sending lightning shooting everywhere. "Don't ever call me your sister." She growled as items in the room started to levitate.
"She certainly has a temper." Magneto muttered watching the floating child slowly become more animal like by the second.
Wind started to swirl in the room, picking up items lying around and flinging them wildly about.
"Get out!" Rain screamed using the wind to throw the couch in the direction of Magneto and her brother.
Magneto looked up at the girl. "You have horrible manners child, and we are not leaving without you."
Rain looked at Magneto then at the wall behind him, she concentrated for a moment, she could feel the earth beneath the house. She clapped her hands together and used the earth to crush the wall, exposing the outside world. The cold outer air whipped around the room.
"Get Out!" She screamed. "Now!" The ground shook as she screamed and the wind swirled around the small furred human like body, her eyes narrowed and she pushed it towards the people in the room pushing them out the hole in the wall.
"Leave and never come back!" She growled the building around her started to shake. Rain moved out into the night's sky, striking lightning around the invaders as they fled, her eyes narrowed as the darkness became clear as day. She landed turning and looking over her shoulder, then turning towards the forest off to the side of the house she took off running as fast as her feet could carry her.