Early Parenting
Author's Note: My brother inspired this piece; if only the world went my way, this is how life would be.
Disclaimer's Note: I do not own X-Men or its characters. All of this is fictional and the characters are fictional as well. ^-^ duh!
I made a few changes ok? This is Alternate Reality/Universe. Sort of. First of, The brotherhood will not be part of my story. They'll be mentioned once in a while, but they won't play a role in Early Parenting, Except for Wanda.
Ages:
Scott:19
Remy:19
St. John:19
Jean:18
Evan:17
Rogue:17
Kurt:17
Wanda:17
Kitty:16
Jubilee:15
Bobby:15
Jamie:13
================================================
" -declared that a new law be put in place to prevent further teen impregnation and abortions."
Rogue scoffed and gathered her books as she turned off her radio. ' No damn law is gonna stop hormone-crazed boys to screw anyone wearin' a skirt.' She thought sourly.
The day was still young, and it was slightly humid in the middle of August. School would begin soon and Rogue could hardly keep her mood light. The professor had kept the X-Men in the institute all summer for precautions. More of the Anti-Mutant crowds were getting violent and were beginning to strike harmless humans who parented mutants.
As she lazily walked down the stairs, she heard loud shouts of disbelief in the living room.
" Professor, you can't be serious!"
" This isn't human! I mean, what if we accidentally kill the children?"
Rogue peeked in and found the X-Team all riled up and frowning. Even Scott was worried.
" What's wrong?" Rogue asked, her accent finally wearing down after three years. The team looked at her strangely as if she had just grown a new head.
" Girl, didn't you hear the news?" Evan Daniels asked as he drank his glass of milk. " All the Nations' leaders are going to start a law-"
" That will prevent further impregnation and abortions," Rogue finished off. " So what's the big deal? It's just a law. Like… no drinking before the age of 21…"
" Stripes, did you hear the rest of the news before you turned it off?" Logan asked. Rogue shook her head and he chuckled. " All kids from the ages of 16-21 are to participate in a 5 month course of Real Parenting."
Kitty nodded sadly. " Its going to start once school starts. They said a mass number would be great so that all those starving kids could be fed and taken cared of."
Rogue could hardly believe her ears. " Are you trying to tell me that for 5 months, I'm going to have to take care of a baby?"
" Not a baby, per se," Xavier said. " A toddler. An early 2-year-old at most."
Rogue sputtered and felt her limbs go weak. Kurt transported behind her and balanced her before she fell on the floor.
" It's not that bad," Jean said, mostly trying to convince herself. " I hear we get $300,000 on the first month to take care of the child, AND we get full credits to replace the subjects we'd miss."
" Yeah, we also get to choose which subjects we'll miss!" Evan said, getting starry eyed. " No more Math…"
Jubilee frowned. " Yeah? Well it's not fair! I mean, after you guys do this… next year the law will change and only 16 year olds are going to participate!"
Rogue sighed and managed to get herself together. She thought she hated to be going to school 5 minutes ago… now she dreaded going to school ever.
'What if…what if I accidentally kill the baby?' she thought.
" Professor?" she said, getting everyone's attention. " I don't have to participate… do I?"
Xavier nodded his head. " I'm sorry Rogue, but it's the law. Even the Acolytes and the Brotherhood have to participate. Magnus feels it's a great opportunity to take a vacation."
Rogue excused herself and went towards the gardens. ' School is going to be hell…'
====================================================================
Author's Note: What do you think? ^-^ I love kids. Review, please! I want to know if I should continue or not.
