I wrote this piece one day a while ago when thinking about X-Men randomly. I just became inspired when I realized what a supremely great character 'Ro is and how she's not nearly appreciated as much as she should be. Of course, this was before Marvel's "let's fix up the mess we made of the characters by buying into clichés" kick, so lately Storm has been a bit annoying in the comics, but when I write this I have the unadulterated, true Storm in mind.

I'm likely to post more of these for other characters, but that's not a priority right now in terms of fanfic.

Disclaimer: I really don't own Storm. I don't think anyone could really. Not even Marvel.


I Am…

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I am Storm.

I am a thief.

I am not a mere pickpocket.

There is nothing mere about me.

I am a master thief, trained by the best,

Able to infiltrate any building,

Get past any security,

Lithe and trained.

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I am a warrior.

I am able to defeat any foe.

I fight for a higher purpose,

For what I believe in.

I have beaten Magneto, Cyclops, Callisto and countless others.

I can endure any battle and defy the odds,

Mighty and capable.

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I am a leader.

I can direct people and make split-second decisions.

I know how to give orders, on and off the battlefield.

I have led numerous teams,

Which have contained innumerable capable individuals.

I can keep my wits in adversary,

Quick and levelheaded.

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I am a mutant.

I am not a freak or a "mutie."

I have a name, and it is Storm.

I fight for those who hate and fear me,

Not caring about the danger I put myself in.

I use my powers to heal, not hurt,

Compassionately and selflessly.

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I am a goddess.

I control the weather.

A flick of my wrist produces lightening.

A mere thought brings forth hail.

I was worshipped for my generosity in using my powers.

Rain during droughts, Clouds during extreme heat.

Mother of all nature.

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I am a woman.

I have a heart and a soul.

Do not expect me to be serious all of the time.

Remember: I keep in control for your safety, not my pleasure.

I feel loneliness and pain.

I want to be loved,

Affectionately, Overpoweringly.

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I am Ororo Munroe.