X-MEN - 2004
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters except for my O/C Victor 'Vic' Mannel. Hope you enjoy this story, if you do please review.
Author's Notes: Takes place a year after X2. I tweaked with some of the characters ages because I didn't know them. Focus pairings OC/Jubilee & B/R. There will be other parings later on.
Chapter One - Home
~Year 2004~
I never thought that I would be heading to Westchester, New York to live much less to teach, ever. I mean I just finished my Master's in Architecture at the tender age of 22. I know I seem way too young and inexperienced to be teaching and whose to say I am qualified enough to do this even with a Master's. But it wasn't just the need to "spread my wings and fly" but also to detach myself from my family for several reasons some of them I wish not to talk about.
Standing 5 feet 8 inches tall, weight approximately 130 pounds, short black hair, light caramel complexion with a swimmers build and the most intense dark brown eyes. Yeah, who would believe me Victor Mannel of Kingston, Jamaica the bi-product of a famous Caucasian German Engineer Mikhail Mannel and a Negro Jamaican Architect Michele Black would become a teacher. God my parents were pissed as hell that I didn't want to work at the family business because I got an offer to teach at the Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters. Becoming a teacher was a big part of the problem, but the true reason for my parents defiance of me working at Xavier's lie with what they had feared since I was 16 years of age.
~Flashback Begins~
"No, I will not allow it you will not go to that place to teach those things. You're normal just like us." Mikhail vehemently spoke.
"That's just it dad I am one of those THINGS. I still don't know how you can still have problems with mutants knowing well I am one," I stated.
"NO, you're not! Yo.you're hu.human like your mother and myself." Mikhail shouted then softly addressed the final part of his statement.
"GOD can't for once you accept the fact that I am a MUTANT. You yourself went out of the way to find a specialist who could help me with my powers, DAD." I clearly pointed out as I shifted my body towards my mother's direction.
"You listen." dad was about say as he was interrupted by my mother's angelic voice.
"Honey, calm down. Victor, you know we want what's best for you, but do you think this is the best direction. You are amazing at what you do and you also graduated at the top of your class." Michele said.
"It's not a matter of what I want to do, but what I have to do. There are children at the institute who are worse off and I think I can help them as both a human and mutant teacher." I spoke softly to my mother.
"Dear, I love you and I don't want you to be all gung-ho about this. You need to be with family now, amongst us you will easily pass off as human amongst them you will be found out. You have full control of your abilities they won't go out of control, you will be safe and normal." Mom responded.
"That's just it mom I don't think I should have to hide who I am. Yes, I have control of my powers, but what of about other children who don't have the resources to get help to control them. I have to go to Xavier's with or without your blessing." I finally stated.
I began to turn around knowing well that I was throwing away my only family, but hoping to God that they would stop and congratulate me, but alas no words were uttered. As I entered my room I quickly took a last scan as I headed towards my bed, where lay my suitcases of things I would need for my move. This was supposed to be a momentous occasion for me, I don't know why I thought my parents would be happy they weren't exactly the most tolerant set of people, but they loved me even when my abilities surfaced.
"Well room we had some fun times, but now this chapter of my life is closing permanently while a new chapter begins in my life, goodbye." I said as I lifted my suitcases and hauled it to my bedroom door taking one last look, I closed the door.
As I descended the steps I saw my parents standing by the door in an embrace, it broke my heart to do this to them but I had to do this. As I was about to say something an explosion erupted on the eastern side of the house. I ran towards the area and that's when I saw.
~Flashback Ends~
I was abruptly brought out of my daze when I saw one of the most extravagant looking mansion I have ever seen and coming from someone who has travelled the world trust me when I say 'Wow'. I got out of the cab and travelled to the rear of the cab to collect my luggage and paid the cab driver and tipped him for hauling my ass all the way out here even though it was his job. The cab driver thanked me and drove off into the sunset.
"Well, here goes nothing," I said.
As I directed myself to the large gate, I noticed an intercom; I was about to go to it when the gate retreated inside allowing passage for anyone having business within Xavier's. I entered with extreme caution, granted I knew the professor from when my powers manifested, but the mansions eerie presence sent chills down my spine nonetheless.
I managed to get down the driveway and placed myself in front of the mansions front door. I hesitated before placing my hand to the door to place a gentle knock, but much like the gate the door opened. As the door opened behind it stood a very beautiful young woman obviously of Asian descent, I estimated her being around 17 or 18 years of age and height of about 5 feet 6 inches with short black hair and dark drown eyes much like my own. I couldn't help but make a mental sketch of her body, but before much sketching could take place two others appeared and interrupted me.
"You must be Victor Mannel," the blond boy extended his hands to me.
"Yes, I am, but please call me Vic. May I ask who are you?" I asked cautiously taking his hand for a shake. I stared the two down the young man was Caucasian estimated age around 18 or 19 with blond hair, blue eyes and about 6 feet. The young woman was just as beautiful as the Asian. She was Caucasian around 17 or 18, 5 feet 6 inches, green eyes and had brown hair down to her back with streaks of white in the front which seemed more real than just the typical dye kids use these days.
"Oh, I'm sorry my name is Robert Drake, but most call me Bobby or my codename 'Iceman'," Bobby stated.
"Oh, okay. What about the other two?" I asked calmly assuming these must be some of Xavier's students.
"Oh, this is Marie D'Ancanto codenamed Rogue, but she prefers if people call her Rogue and this is." Bobby said and then was rushed aside by the Asian girl.
"God, Bobby we can talk for ourselves. I'm Jubilation Lee, but everyone calls me Jubilee and also it's my codename." Jubilee said.
I made a small chuckle at the Jubilee's statement, but went back to serious mode.
"I am here to see Professor Charles Xavier, and if you don't mind are there any adults who can assist me." I said to the three.
The three glared at me and I could tell from their looks it wasn't one of joy. I have seen that look when my people wouldn't acknowledge me as an adult. Even to this day people still don't believe my age, I am one of those persons who constantly has to have an I.D. when going out with friends.
"Well, guess what no other adults are here, but we were assigned to assist you by directing you to the professor's office." Jubilee spat out.
"Yeah, I think we're old enough to assist a new student," Bobby said.
The brunette known as Rogue simply kept quiet as she kept on looking at me as if she knew something the others didn't.
"Well actually I'm 22 years old. I would have thought some adults would be responsible enough to be here waiting, but alas I have you so direct the way." I said with a slight chuckle keeping the little bit of information regarding me being a teacher. I walked pass Bobby and Jubilee with disbelief on their faces and headed to the girl Rogue who was now directing me to the professor.
"You liar you can't be 22 you barely look 17." Jubilee yelled as she ran to catch up to me.
"Well I am and if you don't believe me here," I said as I threw her my driver's licence.
Jubilee looked at it and then passed it along to Bobby and instantly the hallway was dead quiet.
"You can give me back my licence now, thank you." I said with a smirk on my face.
"We're sorry," Bobby exclaimed after a while and not hearing Jubilee say anything forced him to nudge her.
"Ow, fine I'm sorry," Jubilee, mumbled.
I could do nothing but laugh at the two it was amusing to find myself laughing especially what occurred over the past few days. Rogue was the first to laugh along with me and the others followed.
"It's not a big deal it happens a lot." I said as I came from my high from laughing.
We then stopped in front of a door that I assumed was the professor's. I looked upon the three students I met and knew that I would love this place and possibly a certain someone. I heard a voice graze my mind telling me to enter and I turned the knob and opened the door. I saw a pleasant smile on the professor's face and thought to myself once again I'm home and slipped in along with Bobby, Rogue and Jubilee.
TBC
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters except for my O/C Victor 'Vic' Mannel. Hope you enjoy this story, if you do please review.
Author's Notes: Takes place a year after X2. I tweaked with some of the characters ages because I didn't know them. Focus pairings OC/Jubilee & B/R. There will be other parings later on.
Chapter One - Home
~Year 2004~
I never thought that I would be heading to Westchester, New York to live much less to teach, ever. I mean I just finished my Master's in Architecture at the tender age of 22. I know I seem way too young and inexperienced to be teaching and whose to say I am qualified enough to do this even with a Master's. But it wasn't just the need to "spread my wings and fly" but also to detach myself from my family for several reasons some of them I wish not to talk about.
Standing 5 feet 8 inches tall, weight approximately 130 pounds, short black hair, light caramel complexion with a swimmers build and the most intense dark brown eyes. Yeah, who would believe me Victor Mannel of Kingston, Jamaica the bi-product of a famous Caucasian German Engineer Mikhail Mannel and a Negro Jamaican Architect Michele Black would become a teacher. God my parents were pissed as hell that I didn't want to work at the family business because I got an offer to teach at the Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters. Becoming a teacher was a big part of the problem, but the true reason for my parents defiance of me working at Xavier's lie with what they had feared since I was 16 years of age.
~Flashback Begins~
"No, I will not allow it you will not go to that place to teach those things. You're normal just like us." Mikhail vehemently spoke.
"That's just it dad I am one of those THINGS. I still don't know how you can still have problems with mutants knowing well I am one," I stated.
"NO, you're not! Yo.you're hu.human like your mother and myself." Mikhail shouted then softly addressed the final part of his statement.
"GOD can't for once you accept the fact that I am a MUTANT. You yourself went out of the way to find a specialist who could help me with my powers, DAD." I clearly pointed out as I shifted my body towards my mother's direction.
"You listen." dad was about say as he was interrupted by my mother's angelic voice.
"Honey, calm down. Victor, you know we want what's best for you, but do you think this is the best direction. You are amazing at what you do and you also graduated at the top of your class." Michele said.
"It's not a matter of what I want to do, but what I have to do. There are children at the institute who are worse off and I think I can help them as both a human and mutant teacher." I spoke softly to my mother.
"Dear, I love you and I don't want you to be all gung-ho about this. You need to be with family now, amongst us you will easily pass off as human amongst them you will be found out. You have full control of your abilities they won't go out of control, you will be safe and normal." Mom responded.
"That's just it mom I don't think I should have to hide who I am. Yes, I have control of my powers, but what of about other children who don't have the resources to get help to control them. I have to go to Xavier's with or without your blessing." I finally stated.
I began to turn around knowing well that I was throwing away my only family, but hoping to God that they would stop and congratulate me, but alas no words were uttered. As I entered my room I quickly took a last scan as I headed towards my bed, where lay my suitcases of things I would need for my move. This was supposed to be a momentous occasion for me, I don't know why I thought my parents would be happy they weren't exactly the most tolerant set of people, but they loved me even when my abilities surfaced.
"Well room we had some fun times, but now this chapter of my life is closing permanently while a new chapter begins in my life, goodbye." I said as I lifted my suitcases and hauled it to my bedroom door taking one last look, I closed the door.
As I descended the steps I saw my parents standing by the door in an embrace, it broke my heart to do this to them but I had to do this. As I was about to say something an explosion erupted on the eastern side of the house. I ran towards the area and that's when I saw.
~Flashback Ends~
I was abruptly brought out of my daze when I saw one of the most extravagant looking mansion I have ever seen and coming from someone who has travelled the world trust me when I say 'Wow'. I got out of the cab and travelled to the rear of the cab to collect my luggage and paid the cab driver and tipped him for hauling my ass all the way out here even though it was his job. The cab driver thanked me and drove off into the sunset.
"Well, here goes nothing," I said.
As I directed myself to the large gate, I noticed an intercom; I was about to go to it when the gate retreated inside allowing passage for anyone having business within Xavier's. I entered with extreme caution, granted I knew the professor from when my powers manifested, but the mansions eerie presence sent chills down my spine nonetheless.
I managed to get down the driveway and placed myself in front of the mansions front door. I hesitated before placing my hand to the door to place a gentle knock, but much like the gate the door opened. As the door opened behind it stood a very beautiful young woman obviously of Asian descent, I estimated her being around 17 or 18 years of age and height of about 5 feet 6 inches with short black hair and dark drown eyes much like my own. I couldn't help but make a mental sketch of her body, but before much sketching could take place two others appeared and interrupted me.
"You must be Victor Mannel," the blond boy extended his hands to me.
"Yes, I am, but please call me Vic. May I ask who are you?" I asked cautiously taking his hand for a shake. I stared the two down the young man was Caucasian estimated age around 18 or 19 with blond hair, blue eyes and about 6 feet. The young woman was just as beautiful as the Asian. She was Caucasian around 17 or 18, 5 feet 6 inches, green eyes and had brown hair down to her back with streaks of white in the front which seemed more real than just the typical dye kids use these days.
"Oh, I'm sorry my name is Robert Drake, but most call me Bobby or my codename 'Iceman'," Bobby stated.
"Oh, okay. What about the other two?" I asked calmly assuming these must be some of Xavier's students.
"Oh, this is Marie D'Ancanto codenamed Rogue, but she prefers if people call her Rogue and this is." Bobby said and then was rushed aside by the Asian girl.
"God, Bobby we can talk for ourselves. I'm Jubilation Lee, but everyone calls me Jubilee and also it's my codename." Jubilee said.
I made a small chuckle at the Jubilee's statement, but went back to serious mode.
"I am here to see Professor Charles Xavier, and if you don't mind are there any adults who can assist me." I said to the three.
The three glared at me and I could tell from their looks it wasn't one of joy. I have seen that look when my people wouldn't acknowledge me as an adult. Even to this day people still don't believe my age, I am one of those persons who constantly has to have an I.D. when going out with friends.
"Well, guess what no other adults are here, but we were assigned to assist you by directing you to the professor's office." Jubilee spat out.
"Yeah, I think we're old enough to assist a new student," Bobby said.
The brunette known as Rogue simply kept quiet as she kept on looking at me as if she knew something the others didn't.
"Well actually I'm 22 years old. I would have thought some adults would be responsible enough to be here waiting, but alas I have you so direct the way." I said with a slight chuckle keeping the little bit of information regarding me being a teacher. I walked pass Bobby and Jubilee with disbelief on their faces and headed to the girl Rogue who was now directing me to the professor.
"You liar you can't be 22 you barely look 17." Jubilee yelled as she ran to catch up to me.
"Well I am and if you don't believe me here," I said as I threw her my driver's licence.
Jubilee looked at it and then passed it along to Bobby and instantly the hallway was dead quiet.
"You can give me back my licence now, thank you." I said with a smirk on my face.
"We're sorry," Bobby exclaimed after a while and not hearing Jubilee say anything forced him to nudge her.
"Ow, fine I'm sorry," Jubilee, mumbled.
I could do nothing but laugh at the two it was amusing to find myself laughing especially what occurred over the past few days. Rogue was the first to laugh along with me and the others followed.
"It's not a big deal it happens a lot." I said as I came from my high from laughing.
We then stopped in front of a door that I assumed was the professor's. I looked upon the three students I met and knew that I would love this place and possibly a certain someone. I heard a voice graze my mind telling me to enter and I turned the knob and opened the door. I saw a pleasant smile on the professor's face and thought to myself once again I'm home and slipped in along with Bobby, Rogue and Jubilee.
TBC