Wings
Chapter 1: The Meeting
Peyton walked down the sidewalk with her head down and her eyes on the pavement. She would look up occasionally to make sure their was no one in front of her that she could run into. That's exactly what she needed, all attention on her. When she was near her destination she finally held her head high and she picked up her pace and scurried on the sidewalk right up to a door that would lead to her apartment. She fumbled with the keys for a few seconds but finally was able to get the door unlocked and she made it inside. She walked right up the stairs to her room and closed the door quietly to make sure the neighbors were not disturbed. As soon as she was inside a blast of heat hit her and the smell of chicken cooking took over her senses. She could feel her mouth water from the smell. Peyton found herself walking towards the kitchen, and once she was there she found Spice cooking away. Spice looked up from the food she was cooking and gave off a big smile "Hey there little Snow White", she said her smile getting even bigger at the small nickname. Peyton's full name was Peyton Elizabeth White, so everyone called her Little Snow White every once in a while when they were in a really good mood. Peyton smiled back "Hey Spice", she said the smile staying firmly planted on her face. Spice was another nickname her real name was Sophia, Sophia Ann Baxter, but she always had people call her Spice because she felt that Sophia sounded a little too mature for her. Peyton and Spice weren't really sisters but if you didn't know, you would've guessed that they were right away. They both had the same hazel eyes and they were both pretty tall even though Spice was 17 and Peyton was 14. They both even had the same shape of face, the only thing that was different, was their hair. Spice's was a bright and golden blonde. While Peyton's was a very bright and unnatural red with blue at the tips causing unwanted attention on herself most of the time. Another difference about them was their ears. Spice's are normal, while Peyton's are pointed at the tip like an elf(That's right elf ears!)Peyton and Spice aren't normal, they're mutants. Mutants. That very word sends a shiver down your back. Spice was more open with her gift on the other hand, Peyton was frightened by hers. But to put that aside for awhile, Peyton and Spice both knew that they weren't the only ones out there like some did. In fact they weren't the only mutants that lived in that small apartment. Right at the moment Cierra walked into the kitchen sniffing the air with a smile on her face as she did this. She had her cat like tail out behind her and it swayed with her hips as she walked. "Hey Peti", she said as she walked in and took a seat at the table. Right then Michael also walked in "Did I hear someone say Peti", he said as he smiled when he saw her in the kitchen and took a seat next to Cierra. Cierra had long black hair that fell to her waist with bright golden eyes with cat slits for pupils. She was pretty short and had a heart-shaped face. Michael on the other hand from everyone had dirty blonde hair that would've been considered brown if it wasn't for the blonde streaks in random places in his hair. His eyes were a piercing green with a few blue specks that were hardly noticeable unless you were to stare directly in his eyes. His smile was huge as well and it would always reveal perfectly white straight teeth. Michael was 15 and Cierra was 17 just like Spice, leaving Peyton the youngest of them all. "So what's that delicious smell that's roaming all over the house?", Michael asked with a sweet and joking smile on his face. "Chicken, my own recipe of course", Spice said with a giant smile on her face while she pulled the chicken out of the oven. It was decorated in onions and a light brown sauce. She placed the pan down and went over to the cupboards and pulled out 4 plates. She handed them out one by one and then went over to the chicken again and picked up the knife when all of a sudden there was a knock at the door. Everyone looked at each other with curiosity in their eyes. Knock knock, the mystery person did again. Peyton moved from her spot and Spice followed close behind then Cierra then lastly came Michael. Peyton walked up to the door and stood in front of it, and then again they heard a knock knock knock. Peyton finally put her hand on the knob and gave it a twist and stuck her head out to see two figures. They were both men with short brown hair and blue eyes but the taller ones eyes were a little more scary if you looked at them for too long. The shorter one seemed nicer than his tall companion and to prove it he gave Peyton a big warm smile when she opened the door. "Hello", he said sticking out his hand for her to shake. "My name is Charles Xavier, and I was wondering if me and my friend here, Erik, could have a quick word with everyone here real quick" , he said while Peyton shook his hand a little hesitant. She looked back at the others real quick and they gave her a slight nod in agreement , so with that Peyton opened the door wider and stood back for them to enter. "Thank you" , Charles said with a smile while Erik just gave a slight nod to show his appreciation. Peyton watched as they stepped in and took in their new surroundings. Spice, Cierra, and Michael all took a few steps back to let their guests in. They all gave off small smiles, but Peyton knew that they were all hesitant of what to think of the strangers they had let into their home. "Hello I'm -", Spice said but she was cut off right away by Erik , "Sophia 'Spice' Baxter, yes we know", he said surprising us all we had never met these men before but he continued anyway as if ignoring our confused looks. "And this Cierra Yale, Michael Bane, and last but not least Peyton Whit…... nice hair by the way", he said adding the last part after he got a good look at Peyton. By instinct her hand went right up to a strand and she began to stroke a little, Peyton had always been embarrassed by her hair and it didn't help that this Erik here had to mention it. Both Charles and Erik looked confused by her actions with her hair but it seemed that Charles got what was wrong right away, but that wasn't the only reason he finally said something. "Erik, I think that was a little fast and I also think that Ms. White here would like an apology because of your comment", he said looking at his friend with a serious look in his eyes. Erik just looked at his friend with a look that made you think that his friend had just told him to jump off a bridge. But he finally said "I just wanted this one to go more quickly than the other ones Charles", all seriousness in his voice, then he looked at Peyton "And besides it was an actual compliment", he said with a little annoyed tone of voice. "Not to me", Peyton said hurt and pain in her voice. He looked at her confused again but didn't say anything this time, Spice put a hand on her shoulder to comfort her , everyone that lived there knew that she hated her hair and ears. Finally Michael spoke the question that was on everyones mind in the apartment, "How do you know us?", complete concern in his voice. Charles and Erik looked at each other real quick then they looked back at the young teenagers. Charles gave them all a kind smile, "Well" he said taking a small pause as if thinking how he should say this"We know who you are because we are like you all", confused looks overcame all the teenagers. "What do you mean", Cierra asked confusion lacing in her in voice. Charles looked to his companion one last time, then he paced two fingers to his temple. 'I am like you because I'm a mutant to', a voice that sounded a lot Charles said, all the teens looked at Charles. He had spoke to them without even moving his lips. 'I'm a telepath', the voice said again this time the teens weren't as surprised this time when this happened. They all looked at each other eyeing each other caution. "We know that you are mutants to so don't deny it please", he said with almost a little begging in his voice as if he expected them to it. They all looked at each other and knew just by the looks on one anothers faces that they all knew that it would be wasted on them if they did this. Charles smiled at this knowing that he wouldn't have another panic attack like last time when Erik lost his temper and almost attacked the mutant who kept trying to convince them that he wasn't a mutant. "Well now that we have the matter of introducing ourselves", Erik said with a little more gentleness in his voice than before. "How about we show you our and you'll show us yours", he said with a little smirk on his face. "What do you mean", Cierra asked again with confusion shooting everywhere. "Well I guess you guys are the most curios group we've met so far isn't that right Charles", Erik said looking at his friend who looked at him with an annoyed kind of look, Erik only smirked at this. He looked back at the teenagers who were not happy about his comment either. But before they could say anything Erik snapped his fingers and all the metal objects in the room started to float around. The young teens stared in awe at the floating objects, Peyton lifted her hand to a floating picture frame and poked it, she smiled a bit when it moved with her touch. If only she had looked over at Erik in time to see he let off a small smile of his own due to her actions. But when she did look back at him just like everyone else the smile was gone and he gently placed everything back where it was supposed to be. "That's what I mean", Erik said a small smirk on his face. Peyton looked back at everyone else they all had small smiles on their faces just like Peyton. "I'll go first", Spice said stepping forward , raising her hand a little on the way."But I can't do it in here, none of us can", she said raising her hand and moving it to show that she meant us. Charles nodded his head "I understand", he said his voice kind and well understanding. "Should we take this outside?", he asked looking at all of us. We all nodded our heads we all knew the perfect place to go.
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Before they knew it we were in a small car on our way to a top secret CIA facility. Peyton, Spice, Cierra, and Michael had all shown off their powers to Charles and Erik and they were both very impressed with their gifts. They then explained their intentions to us. They were recruiting young mutants to train to take down a powerful man named Sebastian Shaw who was trying to start World War 3 and not just any war but Nuclear War . When they said this we all immediately accepted their request to join them and their team of mutants. So this was where they were now in the back of a CIA car that Erik was driving with Charles sitting in the passenger seat. Everyone in the back except Peyton was sound asleep . She kept looking out the window and would sneak glances at the front of the car. One of the times that she looked up she saw Charles looking right back at her. She let out a small gasp and immediately put her eyes back out on the outside world. "You don't have to worry or be scared anymore Peyton", Charles said with empathy laced in his voice and him looking back at her. She still kept her eyes on the road and tried to get the thought that the person who was looking at her now could look into her most personal thoughts when ever he wanted to."You know" Charles said still looking at Peyton who's eyes were still on the road. "If it will make you feel better I won't read your mind without your permission , would you like that", Charles asked adding the last part still looking at her. Peyton finally took her eyes off the road and looked at Charles and she let a small smile escape her lips as she nodded her head. "Thank you'", she said her voice small but still heard by both men. Right at that moment they pulled into what Peyton suspected was the CIA facility. "We're here", Erik said making the other sleeping teens stir a little but still not wake up. Peyton shoved them all a bit and mumbled "We're here guys", a few times. Finally after a while they finally woke up. "We here", Cierra asked trying to fix her crazy bed head that she was able to accomplish during the car ride there. "Yeah", Peyton said climbing over the still sleepy teens. This earned her a few ows and her saying sorry to them all. When they were finally out of the car they all followed Erik and Charles into the building. The inside was even more impressive than the outside. But they didn't have time to gape at the building because they were ushered along by Erik and Charles who they all took in guess we're both in a hurry. Finally they all came to a set of doors and once they opened them they were greeted by a huge room with a small bar in the corner and a pinball machine in the other corner. But what caught the newcomers attention the most was the couches in the middle of the room when sat 6 other people. Who all the other teens took a quick guess to who they were, the other mutants.
