Inspired by this image on tumblr: ./tumblr_lmu1ns2IfH1qlwxvho1_

Originally, this was going to be a fan-video, but Windows Movie Maker has decided to develop a strong hatred towards me. So, because I haven't written anything in a while, this is the result. I'm planning for it to be quite long, hopefully? Anyway, I hope you like it :)

Disclaimer: I in NO WAY own X-Men...unfortunately. There would have been so much more love between Charles and Erik if I had made XMFC.

Cosmic Love

by SapphireMoonlight24

"No! Don't do this! Erik!"
Charles Xavier pounded his fist against the wall of the crashed Blackbird as he felt his friend's mind become suddenly cut off from his own. Violence was not in his nature, yet now he felt it was necessary. Two of his fingers were still pressed to his temple, still controlling Sebastian Shaw. He could see Erik in his mind, viewing him from Shaw's perspective. What was he doing? The metal kinetic seemed to be reaching into his pocket for something.

Oh god. The coin. Please, Erik...No.

Charles could hear Erik talking, not that the telepath could concentrate on what he was saying. Nerves and anticipation began to consume him as he watched Erik use his powers to levitate the coin, the object suddenly racing towards Shaw. Charles gasped and screamed, evidently knocking his concentration in such a drastic manor that Shaw was released from his telepathic grip. The telepath fell onto his knees, eyes distant and glazed. Moira was quick to his side, calling his name.

Erik had heard the scream of Charles from inside the sub, even with the helmet on. He blinked, tears falling away, and the man stood opposite to him blinking unexpectedly back. The coin fell to the floor sharply as both men stood in silence. Shaw eventually gave out first and collapsed to his knees, his eyes closing quickly. Erik approached the fallen man apprehensively. Still alive, god dammit!

Something must have happened to Charles...something bad. As quickly as he could, he brought down all the metal he could feel on top of Shaw, hoping that it would be enough to hold him down for the time being. He forced his way out of the submarine, literally; his arms flailed around him as he brought down what he could. Eventually, he reached the end of the corridor and blew a hole in the wall, leaping out and landing with an umph sound onto the beach below. Erik's eyes darted around desperately, trying to find his telepath. He saw Moira and Alex helping someone walk out of the wreckage of their aircraft. Charles. He looked terrible, exhausted even. Was it possible that Erik was responsible for this? The metal kinetic began to walk forward to meet them when suddenly the humans open-fired their missiles towards the beach. All the mutants seemed to gasp in unison, all except Erik. He stepped forward, helmet still placed proudly on his head, reaching his arm out to stop the missiles in their path. He twisted his wrist slowly, changing the weapons direction. He would've thrown them back there and then, had it not been for Charles calling out to him.

"Erik, please, don't!" The telepath limped forward as fast as his damaged body could carry him. Erik's heart cried for him, though his facial expression did not show this thriving emotion he had developed for Charles. "Please!"

Erik stood facing the army ships, not wanting to look at his injured telepath.

"Give me one reason as to why I should stop." He almost spat the words out of his mouth. Why was he being like this?

Charles hesitated for a second, before giving Erik the only he knew reason would stop him.

"I'm pregnant."

Erik turned his head to look at Charles, who began to shake with nerves. The metal kinetic said nothing; even his facial expression remained neutral. The only movement was of the missiles: exploding in the air above them, Charles then sensing the relief of the soldiers on board the army ships.

Please, say something, Erik.

Charles, I...

"Well, isn't this touching!" All of the mutants turned to see Shaw standing on the exit-hole of the submarine which Erik had conveniently created. He leapt down, Azazel, Riptide and Angel all moving to stand with him. "You must be Charles Xavier, the powerful telepath who can evidently produce offspring!" Shaw clasped his hands together and smiled mockingly at the couple in front of him. Erik had moved into protective mode: he'd forced Charles to stand behind him and began to move away from Shaw. Hank, Alex and Sean stood huddled together with Raven and Moira next to the fallen Blackbird, unsure of whether to become involved. They were feeling a little too shocked to intervene. Charles and Erik are gay?

"I take it Mr Lehnsherr here is the father? Simply marvellous."

Before anyone had the chance to say anything, Shaw gave a discreet nod to Azazel, who disappeared then reappeared behind Erik, grabbing Charles around the neck. The telepath managed to spit out a panicked "Erik" before the demon transported him to stand with Shaw. Immediately, Erik began to stride over to them when Sebastian shook his finger at him. Azazel's tail wrapped itself around Charles' neck, the demons hands then gripping the telepath's stomach forcefully, stopping Erik in his tracks. He heard Raven scream Charles' name from behind him.

"There's a good lad," Shaw laughed, "no doubt this child of yours will be extremely powerful."

Erik scowled, unsure of his next move: Azazel's demon-like tail was still wrapped around the telepath's neck and Erik could clearly see that Charles was beginning to slip away

"Oh, and don't worry," the man placed one of his hands on Charles' head, entwining his fingers in the dark curls, "I'll take good care of them both."

Just before Azazel teleported them all away, Erik saw Charles mouth his name to him before his eyes slipped shut. Shaking with a mixture of rage and sadness, the metal kinetic sunk to the sand,punching the ground furiously. He grabbed the helmet from his head and tossed it aside with an angered yell. A warm hand placed itself on his shoulder: Raven.

"It's okay," she whispered, "we'll find him. Don't worry."

Erik could feel the stare of Moira MacTaggart burning through his skull. He didn't need to be a telepath to know that she didn't approve of them being together. Hank, Alex and Sean, however, all hobbled forward to stand with the pair.

"So...you and the professor are together?" Alex asked shakily.

Erik nodded.

"And he's pregnant?"

"It would seem so." Erik smiled briefly at the thought of their child, before that smile slipped off of his face.

The mutants stood in an awkward silence for a few seconds, before Hank spoke.

"...I suppose we could have guessed; what with you two being so close. We will find him, Erik. If Shaw wants to utilize the baby's power then he won't have taken him anywhere dangerous."

Once again, Erik said nothing, he only turned around to face the oncoming sunset, the humans still occupying the raging waters in front of him. His deep eyes became tearful as the morbid thought of Charles and his child being in the clutches of Sebastian Shaw.

He'd found Shaw once; he could find him again. Although, this time, Erik knew that the point between rage and serenity wasn't going to suffice.

Yay, first chapter done :) I'd love to know what you thought, please! X