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Disclaimer: I do not own X-Men or the song Crawl by Marion Raven. I only own Alana, Tonya, Raynell, Joey, Kody and Bryan. Oh and can't forget Damien and the plot!
High on a hill
Heard a bird sing her song
sang you were true
Well, she got it all wrong
She didn't know about your lies
And all your stupid alibis
Don't you know, this bird got wise
Surprise, Surprise, Surprise
The writings on the wall
Yeah, yeah
In letters written tall
Yeah, yeah
I thought I'd let you know before I go
I will see you crawl
Fell off the hill
Into darkest of dreams
Promise broke
Ripped apart at the seams
So now you know this bird has flown
you will repay me what you owe
Don't you know you're gonna live
Alone, Alone, Alone
The writings on the wall
Yeah, yeah
In letters written tall
Yeah, yeah
I thought I'd let you know before I go
You made a big mistake
Yeah, yeah
Signed and sealed your fate
Yeah, yeah
I thought I let you know before I go
I will see you crawl
I'll wait till the night comes
In the darkness you are no one
I'll wait till the night comes
Until I know all your shadows are gone
The writings on the wall
yeah, yeah
In letters written tall
Yeah, yeah
I thought I'd let you know before I go
You made a big mistake
Yeah, yeah
Signed and sealed your fate
Yeah, yeah
I thought I let you know before I go
I will see you crawl
(Marion Raven, Crawl)
Alana smiled and jumped off the stage, walking toward her friends who were clapping and whistling. Tonight was their Friday night out and most likely the last night they would see each other. They were all graduating college the following day, Alana majoring in culinary arts; Raynell, nursing; Tonya, criminal justice; Bryan, Business Management; Kody, archeologist; and Joey, architect.
The six friends were at the neighborhood bar and grille for a celebration. Standing from his seat, Bryan made a toast.
"The past few years of our lives we have stuck together through high school and college. Congratulations to Tonya and Joey for the hopefully soon to be wedding. About time you proposed to her man."
"Bryan." Raynell said.
"Yes?" he smiled.
"Either shut up or continue. Our food is coming."
"Impatient as always. Alana, you should have majored in singing, not cooking. Anyways, to the last day of college life and starting our own lives in the workplace."
"Cheers!" they all said, tapping glasses and bottles together.
Around two in the morning, they all left. Thankfully, they somehow stayed sober, well except Bryan. Raynell was holding him up right, making sure he didn't wander into traffic.
"We'll see you all tomorrow. I should probably get this idiot to bed before he causes a scene like last time." Raynell said.
"See ya Ray!" Tonya and Alana called out.
Tonya turned to Alana shaking her head. Alana smiled at her friend knowing exactly what she was thinking.
"They make a good couple. Ray knows how to keep him in line."
"I couldn't agree more. However, I believe you and Joey are perfect for each other."
Tonya blushed at the mention of Joey, who happened to circle his arms around her waist.
"I'll see you two tomorrow. After all, it's our last day of this hell hole." Alana laughed, waving and walking off.
Halfway to the apartment complex, Alana felt eyes staring at her. Stopping, she listened to anything out of the ordinary. Footsteps, crackling, or snapping. Nothing. Pulling her white leather jacket tighter, Alana started walking; she listened to not just her own footsteps but for others. Instantly, she heard light steps a good few feet behind her. Alana slowed down again, which her stalker didn't realize until Alana took off at a fast sprint. Good thing she did track and soccer throughout high school and college. Weaving in and out of the few people on the sidewalk she gained quite a distance between the people, or so she thought. Chancing a quick glance behind her, Alana saw a man with strange glasses, if they could even be called that and a red haired woman.
"Shit." Alana breathed out, picking up her pace again.
A corner was fast approaching; Alana took the corner at a sharp turn hoping to whoever the people didn't see her. A few minutes passed when she noticed the two people run by her hiding place. Sighing, she turned around only to run into something well, someone. Yelping, Alana jumped back, crouching into a defensive position, eyes narrowed. The man had weird hair Alana noticed; ended in two tips at the top of his head, along with long side burns. But, what really caught her attention were the metal claws protruding from his knuckles.
'He's a mutant. Just like me.' Alana thought.
The man noticed the difference in the girls' behavior and withdrew his claws, holding his hands up.
"We're not gonna to hurt ya kid." he said in a gruff voice.
"Do you really expect me to believe that?" she said icily.
The man watched Alana for a few moments, trying to think of something to say that would reassure her.
"Your apartments trashed. We were sent here by Chuck, uh, Charles Xavier to find you. I don't know the details but you're in trouble." he said.
Alana's posture faltered slightly, which didn't go by unnoticed by the man. A million thoughts raced through Alana's mind all of which lead to one person. Damien. Before Alana could respond a female voice penetrated the air.
"Scott, Logan's got her!" the red head from before called out.
"Who's this Charles Xavier? I feel like I've heard of him before."
"He takes in mutants like us and gives them a place to stay, a safe place. He runs a school for mutants also, which you may be asked to take up a teaching position." the red head answered.
Alana thought about what she said. Maybe she would give this guy a chance; he could probably help her find information on Damien and herself. But one question was lingering on her mind.
"Is he also a mutant?"
"Yes, telepathy just like me."
Nodding, Alana looked at the three people surrounding her. After a few minutes of silence, Alana stood up straight, crossing her arms.
"So when do we leave?"
"After the graduation ceremony. We'll be accompanying you back home to make sure who ever is after you won't show up."
Alana just nodded, walking toward her apartment, along with her new companions. Tomorrow is going to be a long day.
