DIFFERENT VIEWS - CHAPTER 1: NEW YEARS EVE
Disclaimer: I don't own X-Men or any of the characters. All characters and stuff are copyrighted to their rightful creator and such. Blah, blah, so on and so forth. You know the deal -- do I have to repeat myself?
Author's Note: I'm back into X-Men! Wo0t. It's been nearly two years since I was into X-Men and now I'm back; newly inspired by the series X-Men Evolution. Who doesn't like that cartoon, man? *cough* my brother *cough* I hope you like this fic of mine and please review it! Let me know what you like and don't like, aye?
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The Xavier Institute was in am uproar. Student were running about the entire mansion, chatting and laughing as they watched others set up large signs that read, "Happy New Year." It was New Year's Eve and Charles Xavier had planned a very humble, but very entertaining party for everyone who resided in his mansion; including the members of the X-Men. The only one who didn't seem to be too interested in this whole 'party' idea was the fifteen year old girl by the name of ... Rogue.
A booming slam came from her door as a strong voice followed, "Rogue! C'mon, we need your help setting up the party favors!" It was Scott Summers ... otherwise known as Cyclops. Rogue was dressed in her usual gothic attire and this time, she wasn't wearing her gloves. "I said I ain't commin` out." She barked listening to Scott's irritated voice on the other side of her door. She was sprawled on her bed, hands behind her back as her eyes looked up at the ceiling of her room. "Fine. You can stay there!" Scott's steps could be heard walking down the hall and then disappear. Rogue sighed in relief, "Finally ... he was gettin` on my nerves."
Rogue didn't feel like attending the party. The noise got on her nerves and personally ... she wouldn't be able to enjoy it because of her 'gift'. That's the only thing she hated about herself. The only thing she despised and wished she'd never really acquired it: Her ability to absorb powers and energy. She could hear a few familiar voices float past her room as she continued to glare at the ceiling. She'd found a small hole very interesting the past thirty minutes with a female voice interrupted her eyes concentration. Then there was a soft knock, "Rogue! Can I come in?" It was Kitty Pryde, also known as Shadowcat. Rogue sighed, not wanting to be bugged at this moment in time, "What do you want?" Rogue called out. "I just want to talk. I heard Sco--" Kitty was cut short, "Whatever Scott told you it was a lie. Now leave me alone ..." Rogue interrupted rudely. She heard Kitty pout and stomp her foot, "Aren't you grumpy!" Then she heard Kitty's footsteps disappear like Scott's a few minutes ago, "Can I try, Kitty?" said a male voice -- it was Kurt Wagner who also went by the name of Nightcraweler.
Rogue was getting up from her bed to go and take a walk outside ... maybe they wouldn't bug her then. She slipped on her gloves as she listened to the conversation between the two outside, "No, just leave her alone Kurt ... she's in a bad mood -- like usual." Just like Kitty to plaster something on her without actually knowing, "Maybe that's not it! Maybe she, um, she's hungry?" Poor Kurt. What did he know ... but Rouge only smiled at his jokeful comment. She never seemed to get too grumpy around him nowadays.
With a flick of her wrist and a finger run through her hair, Rogue made her way towards the door and opened it. As she stepped out, Kitty and Kurt turned to meet her, "Decided to join us?" Kitty said with a soft sneer. Rogue only leered at her, "Goin` fer a walk ..." she replied simply. She turned on her heel the opposite direction of her two 'comrades' and made her way to the main courtyard.