X-Men Fan Fiction
Chapter One: The Debate
Monday, a day some call the worst day of the week. It's the beginning of yet another work day. Or if you're a student like Andrew Grey, a school week. The sun's rays were attempting to shine through the numerous clouds that filled the sky as Andrew descended the stairs of his school bus. Andrew stood in at five feet, eight inches and his muscle span was slightly above average. He had short spiked red hair and bright green eyes. His outfit consisted of a green, long sleeved shirt, a pair of slacks with a brown belt tied at the waist and a pair of brown shoes.
Andrew was followed by a friend named Christopher McGuire. Chris stood at six feet even and had very well toned muscles. He had short black hair that was kept very straight. An unusual trait of Chris' was the fact that his eyes were two different colors. His left eye was red, while the right eye was blue. People often looked at him oddly because of this, but he could care less. Chris' outfit was rather similar to Andrew's except his shirt was red.
"So, you ready for that test in chemistry today?" Andrew asked as the two walked toward the school called Bayville High, backpacks over their shoulders. Chris nodded. "Should be a breeze. I was up past midnight studying for it." Andrew shook his head. "I'll never know why you study like that. If you study a little each day, you won't have to wear yourself out like that. Ya know?"
Chris couldn't help but chuckle as they stepped inside the school. "Not everyone can be a goody two shoes like you." Andrew sighed. "I may be a goody two shoes" he said while mocking him with quotation marks, "but at least I get good marks because of it." Chris nodded. "Of course you do. How else could you suck up to the teachers?" Andrew laughed sarcastically as they approached a room labeled algebra. "Very funny. Well … time for my least favorite class of the day. Why does it have to be so early in the morning?"
Chris shrugged his shoulders. "Just to mess with you I guess." Andrew smirked. "Must be. See ya in art class." Chris nodded as the two parted ways. Once Andrew stepped in his classroom, he headed to his seat in the third row, dead center just as the bell rang. The instructor, a tall, thin man with long brown hair, green eyes and a beard turned from writing a problem out on the chalkboard and attempted to quite the chatter from his students. He was wearing a tan suit with a white button down shirt.
"Settle down class, the announcements will be starting any…" He was interrupted by a woman's voice over the loud speaker. "Attention all students and faculty. There will be an important debate on the news this afternoon that I encourage all classes to watch. The debate will be about Mutants and rather or not they're all threats to us. It starts at noon. That is all."
A rather chubby boy with dark hair behind Andrew appeared disgusted. "Pssh, we all know mutants are a threat. That debate is pointless." If looks could kill, the expression on Andrew's face would have shot a bullet through this kid. He turned back in his seat. "You don't have a clue what you're talking about so shut up!" The kid was startled by Andrew's sudden outburst but then only chuckled since this was the first time he'd ever seen him get upset. "Jeez, didn't know you had it in ya to yell like that. You'd think you were a mutie yourself."
The instructor grabbed a ruler and slammed it on his desk. "That's enough you two. Keep it up and you'll both receive a detention." Andrew spun around quickly and apologized. "I'm sorry sir … It won't happen again."
***
Meanwhile, in Westchester New York at a building called the "Xavier Institute for Higher Learning" a meeting was being held in the mansion's subbasement. A group of five people were surrounding a large circular computer in the center of the room. A green holograph of the Earth, projected by this computer was constantly rotating. The floors of the room seemed to be made of glass and the silver paneled walls were lined with numerous desktop computers with flat screened monitors. This area was referred to as "The War Room".
A bald man with blue eyes seated in a golden, hovering, futuristic wheelchair was directly in front of the globe. He wore a white button down t-shirt, a black and blue checkered tie, a green tuxedo jacket and his lower half was always covered with a blue blanket. This man was Professor Charles Xavier, founder of a team he called the X-Men and the world's most powerful psychic.
To his left, was a tall man who stood at around six feet. He had short, wavy brown hair and his muscles were well toned. He wore a pair of shades with ruby quartz lenses which prevented him from continuously firing off optic blasts. He wore a white button down shirt, a black jacket, a pair of black dress pants with a brown belt tied at the waist and a pair of black dress shoes. His name was Scott Summers, code named Cyclops, leader of the X-Men.
Next to Scott was a woman who stood at five feet, six inches and was nicely fit. She had long red hair that flowed down to the center of her back and her eyes were bright green. She wore a red blouse, a black skirt with a belt tied at the waist and a pair of black high heels. Her name was Jean Grey, Andrew's older sister and a psychic who's talents were strong in both telepathy and telekinesis.
To the right of Professor X was a rather tall black woman, standing just under six feet. She was rather thin but well toned. Her eyes were an aqua shade of blue and her long white hair flowed down to the center of her back. She wore a white blouse, a dark blue skirt with a black belt tied a the waist and a pair of black high heels. Her name was Ororo Munroe, code named Storm because of her ability to control the weather.
And last but not least, directly across from Professor X on the opposite side of the globe stood a rather bulky but short man who's height was just over five feet. He had blue eyes and his black hair was parted down the middle and pulled to the side like an owl's head. His outfit consisted of a white t-shirt, a brown leather jacket, a pair of blue jeans with a brown belt tied at the waist and a pair of brown shoes. While he was unsure of his true name, everyone called him "Logan". Codename, Wolverine. Known for his healing factor, enhanced senses, strength and having the world's strongest metal "Adamantium" covering his entire skeleton.
Professor X had his hands placed together in a prayer like manor, directly under his chin. He was discussing the debate to be held soon. "While Senator Kelly is strongly against mutants, we must understand that it is because he is fearful. Our purpose at this debate will be to help him better understand that he need not fear all mutants. As well as to make certain that those who would be willing to do harm to the Senator because of his feelings are stopped before they have a chance to do so."
Scott appeared concerned. "Do you think the Brotherhood will be attending the debate?" Professor X nodded. "I am most certain that Eric will be watching." Scott frowned. "Figures. Guys like him are why it's so difficult for people to understand that they can co-exist peacefully with us."
Logan nodded. "Never thought I'd say this, but I agree with Slim here. I'll never understand what you see in him Charles." Professor X narrowed his eyes slightly. "While Eric's viewpoint may be different from ours, he's still a kind person. However, his personality is not our main point of interest at this time." His hover chair began to move toward a large, gray circular door with a giant "X" across it. "It is time for us to go. You should all be on your guard." The X-Men nodded and followed the Professor out of the War Room as the door slid open for them.
***
Sometime later, at Bayville High, Andrew and Chris were in the middle of working on the finishing touches for their art projects. One thing the two shared in common was their enthusiasm for the class. Sculpting was one of Andrew's hobbies. He was currently working on a sculpture of a soldier wearing an American flag. Chris took more of an interested in painting. His canvas showed the sunset over a mountain range. The color scheme was very vivid and lifelike.
These projects were to be a major part of their term grade so they were taking extra care to make sure they looked their best. Though it was clear the two were the best students of the class by looking at some of the other projects around them.
After a couple of minutes, the female instructor of the class, who had dark eyes and short dark hair grabbed a remote from her desk. She was wearing a one piece red suit and a pair of red shoes. As she pushed a button on the remote, a large wide screen started to slowly descend over the chalkboard. "Class" She said, attempting to get their attention, "The debate is about to start. And being as we were requested to watch, I recommend you all pay attention."
The screen then activated to show Jean Grey standing at a podium, in a circular room facing a man in a dark blue tuxedo. He had blue eyes and while the top of his head was bald, he had white hair around the sides. This man was known as Senator Kelly and he was speaking on behalf of the rest of the Senate who were seated in their assigned seats. Xavier and the others were seated in the audience.
Jean was the first to speak as she looked around the room. "Ladies and Gentlemen, we are now seeing the beginnings of another stage of human evolution. These mutations generally manifest at puberty and are often triggered by periods of heightened emotional stress."
"Thank you Miss Grey." Senator Kelly said rather sarcastically. "That was quite educational. However, it fails to address the issue that is the focus of this hearing. Three words, are mutants dangerous."
Jean shook her head. "I'm afraid that's an unfair question Senator Kelly. After all, the wrong person behind the wheel of a car can be dangerous."
Back in the class room, the same chubby kid who had given Andrew reason to get upset could only laugh. "Is this chick for real? How stupid does she think we are?" Andrew balled up a fist, which started to shake with anger at these stupid questions. Chris noticed his friend's attitude change. "Take it easy man."
Back on screen, the senator raised an eyebrow. "Well we do license people to drive." He responded, rather cocky like.
Jean nodded. "Yes. But not to live. Senator, it is a fact, that mutants who've come forward and revealed themselves publicly have been met with fear, hostility, even violence."
"Because they're a bunch of freaks lady!" The chubby kid remarked. That was all Andrew could take. Andrew stood from his seat and spun toward the kid. Chris was rather shocked by his friend's strange behavior. "Look…" He said, while pointing directly at the chubby kid. "If one more idiotic remark comes from you again, I swear…" The instructor stood thinking she'd have to break the two up just as Andrew threw his arm down to his side. Instantly, the building began to shake. The instructor appeared scared, but immediately assumed they were experiencing a normal Earthquake and began to rush her students out into the hallway.
However, the kid who had ticked off Andrew was pointing toward him as he ran out the door screaming "Mutant! Mutant!" The screen displaying the debate crashed to the ground just as Senator Kelly had said "We must know who they are … and above all, we must know … what they can do!".
Andrew appeared both startled and confused by what was happening. Chris managed to get to his location and grabbed his arm. "Come on man, we gotta get out of here!" He said as a canvas hit the ground.
Andrew nodded, calming down slightly, which started to ease the quakes as the two rushed out of the room.
***
As the senator made his final remark the debate came to an end, with the room full of applause from the senate. Logan smirked. "Well … that went well." Professor Xavier noticed a familiar gray haired man wearing a tuxedo storm out of the room just as Jean approached him, with a look of concern. "Professor, something's happening to Andrew." Professor Xavier raised an eyebrow. "I can sense it as well. I have a feeling Eric knows. We must hurry." Logan nodded. "Right behind you Charles." With that, the X-Men headed out of the building.
(To Be Continued)…