Author's Notes: Hello! :D I can't belive my first fanfic on my new account (my previous one being : TamakiCat) is Cherik *Charles/Erik*! I'm so happy! :D And also, it's unusual because I write this from Erik's POV :O I always write third person singular, so first... xD It's rare :P! And it obviously had to be with Erik xD Ha ha! :D Enjoy!

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On My Own

Chapter 1. Thoughtful

I remember when you pulled me out of the water, Charles. But at that time, I was so lost I didn't even almost acknowledge your presence. I only wanted to crush that asshole of a dirt! But don't take me wrong, I still want to do so, but let's just say I'm enjoying my time with you, recruiting all these mutants. At first, I didn't realize you were projecting your voice inside my mind, trying to help me... And when you told me you knew all about me and that you had your own powers while I had mine, I didn't believe you... How could I? I mean, I had been the only mutant for the Nazi freakshow, the only one who had been tortured; a lab rat and sadly and cunnivingly tricked... But as soon as you told me 'You're not alone!', I knew. It hit me as hard as if you'd have slapped me. I truly wasn't alone. I had never been. What a shock... And I now believe you.

I turn to you, then sit down on my designed chair. You look up to me, thoughtful, then move your King. I smirk and look down at the chessgame we're playing.

'How are you feeling, Erik?' he asks me.

'Well, and to say I thought you could read minds...' I sneer, moving my Knight.

'Erik!' he chids me, insulted. 'You KNOW I never use it without a real emergency! And even then, I hate popping into someone's own personal space...'

'Ha ha! Yeah, I know!' I laugh, though I become really serious the next moment. 'I feel angry, resentful and disgusted, as usual. But not at you... You know me.'

I move my Knight again and I can tell I'm feeling Charles' exasperation.

'Erik... Is there any way I can help you? I mean it... I would love to -'

'Ah, I know you'd love to help me, Charles! But no, there's nothing you can do... Checkmate!'

Charles quickly stares at the game, then expresses his displeasure of his deafeat by a 'Gnahh!' well placed. I smiled brightly and stand up. I grab my coat on the coat stand and put it on.

'What are you doing?' he asks with a concerned voice.

I know he's afraid of me leaving; I can always feel it whenever I'm close to him. Even when I'm away and I think of him and me... But I won't do it. At least not now...

'There are other mutants to find, or am I mistaken, Charles?' I say with my hand on the doorknob and a grin on my face.

He smiles back, stands up to go and get his coat, which he obviously puts on.

'Let's go!' I exclaim, turning the doorknob and opening the door.

And we both left for another adventure...