Hey, guys! I'm back! So, here's the first chapter of Breaking Waves. I'm really excited and nervous! This one has a different feel than the last. Whether that's good, bad, or just different, I have no idea. So let me know! I really hope you guys enjoy. :) I will warn you, this story deals with some heavy content, but I don't think it's anything explicit. Just throwing that out there! Thanks to deidaralover1234 and animefan3250 for following and favoriting! It really means a lot! Note: This story takes place between First Class and Days of Future Past.

Reviews for Rising Tides Chapter 14:

sarah0406: The reason why I was talking about Sean was that unfortunately too many stories keep him as the resident flirty guy... And I think he's more than that. I actually can see him as the resident prankster.

I understand that the two groups of mutants are enemies, but for some reason, it never seemed to me that they were trying to really kill each other... More like temporarily trying to immobilize or something... At least not before the Last Stand... Or yeah at least Mystique... It always seemed to me that she wasn't really trying to kill the mutants... Maybe I'm wrong, it's just the impression I had... I totally agree with you! There's definitely more to Sean than just flirting. I also agree that not all the mutants are trying to kill each other. I hope I do justice on both accounts in this story!

Sphered–Rhyme: Loved it! Can't wait for the sequel! I love dark stories I'm so glad you liked it! And I'm really glad you like dark stories, because this one definitely deals with some dark elements. Hope you enjoy this one as much, if not more, than the last!

Disclaimer: I wish I magically gained ownership since the last time I posted. Alas, I did not.

Reader–insert Key: Y/N= Your Name.

It's been six months since Alex and I became a couple. The first three months, we kept our relationship secret from Sean and Hank. The Professor respected our decision and kept it private. Although after a while, it became harder and harder to not get caught. Especially since we had more students around. Then one day, our secret was blown. Alex was studying more about the science behind his mutation— at Professor X's request— in the library.

—xXx—

"Hey." I greeted.

Alex looked up at me and smiled. He stood and held out his arms. I gladly wrapped my arms around his neck and kissed him deeply. I heard a gasp and a choke behind us. Alex and I quickly broke the kiss and turned around, our arms still wrapped around each other.

Hank and Sean stood in the doorway. Hank had an 'I thought so' look on his face; while Sean gaped, eyes wide.

"Busted.." I whispered, cheeks flaming.

"I suppose you forgot to mention you two finally 'hooked up?'" Hank asked, raising an eyebrow. "I must say, the pining looks were getting annoying."

"Unbelievable.. Of course Alex would get the only girl left..." Sean muttered, walking away.

Hank chuckled slightly and shook his head, following after Sean.

"Looks like we don't have to hide anymore." Alex said, looking down at me.

I laughed.

—xXx—

I walk into the sitting room to see Alex sitting on the couch, watching a baseball game on the television. I walk over and sit with my back against his side, head resting on his chest. Alex wraps his arms around me.

"How's your day been?" He asks.

I shrug. "Fine. I had history again, which I don't mind teaching."
Alex knew I loved history, and was good at it.
"Everything was going fine until Robby decided to set his desk on fire." I frown.

Robby was a very hotheaded 10-year-old mutant. Literally hotheaded. Robby was a pyro-kinetic, meaning he could control fire.

"Nothing you couldn't handle, right?" Alex asks. "You're great at putting out fires." He adds with a smirk.

I roll my eyes but couldn't hold back a grin. "I put the fire out fairly easily... But not before it spread to Lou-Ann's pink pony backpack."

Alex's eyes widened in horror. "Uh-oh.."

Lou-Ann was a 8-year-old mutant from Georgia. She had the power to shape-shift into a fearsome wildcat— and an unnatural obsession with her little, pink pony backpack.

"Yeah.. It was singed pretty badly. When Lou-Ann realized what happened, she went ballistic. She shape–shifted and tried to claw Robby. It wasn't until I threatened to take away both of their snack privileges— and promised Lou-Ann a new backpack— that they finally calmed down."

"They really like their snacks." Alex chuckles.

I laugh. "What about you?"

"My day wasn't nearly as exciting. I had to listen to Hank ramble on and on about science. I don't know why the Professor has me co-teach. Hank seems to have it handled."

"I get it! Hank is the teacher, and you're the walking science experiment!" I exclaim.

Alex rolls his eyes. "You're hilarious."

I just laugh in response.

'Alex, Y/N, please come to Cerebro.' The Professor requests, telepathically.

Alex and I share a look, before standing and heading to the lower level underneath the school. When we reach Cerebro, Hank and Sean are already there with the Professor.

"I found another mutant." Professor X announces.

"Okay.." I say, a little confused. The Professor finds mutants all the time.. What's the deal with this one?

"This particular mutant can control precious metals, which in and of itself is special. However, this mutant has also caught the attention of Magneto. I felt his telepath, Emma, trying to locate her." Professor X says.

"Having two mutants who can control metal would make him pretty powerful." I state.

"Not to mention if he had unlimited access to precious metals, he could use them to fund his 'brotherhood.'" Hank adds.

"This poor girl has no clue what she's in for." The Professor says, sadly.

"We'll just have to find her first." Sean announces.

"Take the jet to New Orleans. You'll find her there. I'll send you the exact coordinates." The Professor instructs.

We all nod.

"Let's suit up." Alex says.

"Brace for landing." Hank announces.

Once we're on the ground, we quickly unbuckle and make our way to the ramp. Alex briefly squeezes my hand before we disembark. The Professor could sense that the other telepath was close.

'Expect company.' He warned.

The mutant girl, Haley, was camped in a swamp right outside of New Orleans. I could sympathize with this girl— having to live in odd places just to avoid being recognized for what you are. Different. An outcast.. A mutant.
We continued trekking through the mud and cyprus trees. As we walked, my hand found Alex's. He didn't object, gripping my smaller hand in his larger one.

"Does she have to live way out here? In a swamp? With mud, bugs, and other gross.. Things?" Sean complained.

"I concur. Woods, jungles, swamps.. They're not in my realm of comfort. A nice, air-conditioned lab on the other hand, is very suitable. I can work with that." Hank agrees.

Alex and I look at each other in amusement.

"The Beast is uncomfortable in the wild? That's ironic." Alex chuckles.

"Seriously, though." I join in. "The city boy, I can understand." I nod my head at Sean. "But the Beast? Really? Don't you have, like, natural instincts out here?"

Hank shoots me a look. "You know, just because you two are dating, does not mean you should agree with everything he says."

"Oh please!" I scoff. "Like I'd agree with everything he says. Regardless of whether we're dating or not."

Alex looks at me with a hurt expression.

"I'm much too stubborn for that." I add, cheekily.

Hank snorts.

"You've got that right.." Alex mumbles.

I shoot him an annoyed look, hitting him in the gut with our joined hands.

"Ouch.." He groans.

"Big baby." I fire back.

Suddenly, we hear the sounds of arguing, then a scream. A young, feminine scream. We look at each other briefly, before hurrying forwards as stealthily as we could. Up ahead was a clearing. I noticed a fallen log, and silently motioned to the boys that we should hide behind it. This way, we could scout what was going on without being seen.
No use running in blind.
In the clearing was a small, makeshift campsite. There was a small tent, a campfire, and a clothesline hanging between two trees. However, what really caught my attention was the group of people. Azazel, Riptide, Mystique, Angel, and Emma Frost had Haley surrounded. Haley, the Professor had told us, was only 13-years-old; and seeing her in person, I could tell she was very pretty. Her skin was light brown and smooth. Her curly hair was a shining caramel color, and her eyes a warm brown.

"Please, let me go. I don't want to fight your war! I just want to be left in peace!" She begged.

"That's what you don't understand." Emma says, speaking to Haley as if she were a toddler. "There can be no peace. Not when the humans despise us. Come with us, and you'll get your chance at peace."

"It was peaceful before you showed up!" Haley spat.

I like this girl, I think with a smile.

Emma sighs and rolls her eyes. "We don't have time for this. Azazel!" She calls.

Azazel teleports right next to Haley and grips her forearm. Haley lets out a shriek, struggling against his hold. I motion to the boys for us to move in.

"Hey!" Alex shouts, as we face off against the group. "She said she doesn't want to go with you."

"Oh, I see. You won't let her join our brotherhood, but you'll try to recruit her for your little school?" Emma scoffs.

"No." I snarl back. "First, we'll get your grubby little hands off her. Then we'll offer her a safe place to stay, and maybe classes to help her control her powers. If she says no, then we'll leave her the heck alone! And you can tell Magneto he can't force mutants to join his army— excuse me, brotherhood."

"And I thought this one," Azazel says, shaking Haley's arm. "Had a mouth on them."

Emma looks at me thoughtfully. Suddenly, I felt her probing in my mind. I quickly put up mental barriers just like the Professor had taught me, but it was too late; judging by Emma's pleased smile.
"Ah, I see you and Mr. Summers are finally a couple." She smirks gleefully.
I glare at her, feeling my cheeks burn.
"You should know, weaknesses in war get you killed. Attack!" Emma orders.

Riptide charges towards me, already trying to summon a tornado. Alex intercepts him, launching an energy ring at him and sending him flying. I give Alex a thankful look. I see Angel trying to launch a fireball at Alex, but I use the surrounding water— we are in a swamp— to douse her.

"Thanks." He says.

I nod in response. "I'm going after Haley!"

With that, I charge towards Azazel. I run as fast as I can. I quickly summon a stream of water while Azazel isn't looking.
"Azazel!" I call.

He turns just in time for me to nail him in the face. He stumbles back and splutters.

I quickly grab Haley. "Banshee!" I yell.
Sean is at my side in seconds.
I pass Haley to him. "Go!" I order.

He nods. "Climb on my back and hold on." He instructs to Haley.
She quickly obeys. Sean runs and with a scream, they're in the air.

I look to see Hank fighting Mystique, Alex still fighting Riptide, and Emma seeming to be content with spectating. That left a very angry Azazel and a very wet Angel.
The devil and the witch.. Lovely.

Angel launches a fireball at me. I dive to the side and summon a water whip. I wrap it around her ankle and pull, throwing her off balance; causing her to hit the ground. Azazel disappears, only to reappear right in front of me and try to swipe me with his tail. I barely dodge the sharp diamond on the end.
The Professor had the ability to project things in our minds. So, he was able to teach us hand-to-hand combat without the use of his legs. So far, it's come in handy. Like now. I send a roundhouse kick to Azazel's chest, making him stumble back. I hear a buzzing of wings directly behind me. On instinct, I duck, narrowly missing a kick to the head by Angel. I grab her foot and sling her against a tree.

"Ah!" She yells.

Suddenly, I was on the ground. I grunt at the impact. Azazel had swiped my feet out from under me. He tries to stab me with his tail, but I roll out of the way. I quickly send a large stream of water at him, knocking him down. Again, I hear the telltale sound of Angel's wings. I whirl around and create a wall of water. Using it like a flyswatter, I slam it into her, knocking her out of the air.

She hits the ground a ways off and screams in pain. "My wing!"

I knew I must have damaged it. While I felt a little bad, I knew she wouldn't hesitate to kill me. While I was preoccupied with Angel, Azazel takes advantage and uses his tail; wrapping it around my neck and throwing me against a tree. My head bounces off the bark with a crack! I groan, sharp pain shooting through my skull. The world spins around me sickeningly. I wanted to use my powers, but the pounding in my head and the blurring of my vision made it impossible. Azazel walks up and wraps his tail around my neck again, lifting me up until my feet no longer touched the ground. I gasp as my air supply is cut off. I kick my feet, trying desperately to free myself. A feeling of light-headedness washes over me, getting stronger every second.

"Azazel, that's enough." I hear Emma say.

Instead of releasing me, Azazel squeezes harder. Black spots begin to dance in my vision. I scrabble weakly at his tail, losing the strength to kick.

"Azazel, stop." Emma orders.

Again, he ignores her. I feel myself starting to drift into unconsciousness.

"Azazel!"

He suddenly releases me and I crumple to the ground. I take in deep, gasping breaths, almost choking on the air that was now available. The pounding in my head was more vicious than ever. I fought back nausea, praying I wouldn't vomit.

"Why did you stop me?" Azazel growls.

"Because," Emma smiles down at me. "I have something much better in mind for her."

The way she said that sent chills of fear down my spine. She seemed to have a telepathic conversation with Azazel. When she finished, Azazel looked down at me with a sinister smile.
"I like the way you think." He says to Emma.

"I thought you might." She responds with a smirk.

Azazel grips my forearms and hauls me to my feet. Once again, the continuous pounding in my head and blurring of my vision keeps me from using my powers to escape. Azazel all but drags me back to the clearing, which we had moved some distance away from as we fought. When we arrive, Azazel wraps his tail around my neck, lifting my feet off the ground again. Emma lets out a loud whistle, getting everyone's attention. Alex's eyes widen when he sees me. Mystique, Angel, and Riptide make their way over to stand by Emma. Angel's wing was noticeable bent. So, I did injure it. I thought. I couldn't help feeling a swell of pride.

"I believe we have something that belongs to you." Emma announces loudly.

I sigh inwardly. No duh...

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