SO THIS TAKES PLACE SOMEWHERE AT THE END OF EPISODE 2
SORRY FOR ANY MISTAKES I WROTE THIS ON NO SLEEP AT 3AM
I AM LOVING SEASON 2 SO FAR
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ANYWAY ALL MY SCENES ARE MY IDEAS AND I DONT OWN THE GIFTED OR ANY CHARACTERS.
Reeva's words echoed inside Andy's head. With each success of him powering through the walls his doubt and loss of missing Lauren where cleared out of his mind, all that was left was a fierce determination of fighting for a future that would keep them safe. As he felt the obstacles in front being pulled apart by his power the only thought on his mind was 'for Lauren'.
As the last buzzer sounded ending the trainingtraining, loud clapping filled the air. Andy turned around facing the observation deck smiling glad that she was finally happy with his performance. He gave her a small nod silently thanking her for the talk they had that put his muddled mind to rest, Andy knew what to do now. He couldn't allow room for any doubt or mistakes or off days. If he ever wanted a future where him and Lauren could be together and not have to worry about people hunting them or trying to kill them or anyone like them, for them to finally be free to be themselves they he couldn't falter.
"You did great Andy, that will be all for tonight. You should get some rest" Reeva voiced from her pedestal in the observation room. The powerful mutant had let out a sigh of relief when she saw Andy break through the last wall. She was glad he had confided in her and hoped he would continue to do so, he was a strong mutant to have on her side. Between his lineage and his powerpower, he was a gold mine. Reeva wished she could have all of Fenris but kept hope that Andy maybe one day could leer Lauren over to the inner circle, especially if he could affect her like she does him. However she is a smart woman and she always has a plan. Reeva wanted to keep the odds in her favour just in case she couldn't get Lauren on her side or if the blonde tried to persuade Andy to come back to the mutant underground. She wouldn't tolerate weakness or welcome doubt, Reeva is preparing for war and she will be damned if her army wasn't the last ones standing.
"Are you sure, i could go again" Andy offered running his hand through his hair, trying to calm down the adrenaline causing through his veins. "No need. We will pick up again tomorrow but for tonight you can relax" Reeva replied before sending him a small nod of approval before turning on her heels and disappearing from his sight.
As Andy made his way to his room he remembered he wanted to check in on Lorna and tell her about how awesome his training went. He raised his hand to knock on the brilliant white gloss door but before his knuckles could reach the surface, the door swung open revealing a smirking Lorna who was sat reclined against the headboard of her bed. "You know you drag your feet when you walk. Its really loud" the green haired mutant quietly joked as she lowered her green glowing hand. Andy stepped into the room smiling "yea i know" he replied while making his way over to the foot of the bed. "You also know that you can open a door the normal way instead of using your powers" he joked back quietly catching on that Dawn was asleep and the last thing his friend wanted was for them to wake her up. "But its more fun this way" she replied as he moved to take a seat on the bottom of the bed by her feet. "You just put her down" he asked nodding his head towards the sleeping mutant which had become his friend's whole world and reason for joining the inner circle. "Yes" Lorna answered letting out a deep exhausted sigh stretching her arms over her head before laying them to rest on her stomach, a habit she had picked up being pregnant. "It took me a hour but i did it, she has been fussing a lot today. She might look cute but she definitely has my stubbornness already" she joked earning a small laugh from Andy, "How was training anyway". Lorna was worried about him, she knew something was deeply troubling him and she knew that he was missing Lauren and hated being away from her but lately she had been so caught up in Dawn nothing else registered with her. As much as she cared for him she would never sugar coat it, he chose a path and he needed to stick to it because Lorna knew what type of person Reeva was and she would try to protect him from her as best as she could but he needed to stand by his beliefs like she was.
Lorna would never treat Andy like a child, she trusted that he was strong enough to make up his own mind and live by it.
" It went amazing, i smashed through those walls like they were paper. I think Reeva was happy" Andy answered with a smile, "I just needed to remember what i was fighting so hard for". Lorna smiled back and reached forwards taking his hand into hers, "i'm glad" she said giving his hand a gently squeeze "because if you left me here alone with just Esme and her sisters to talk to, i think i would lose my mind" she joked with a smile giving his hand another squeeze before leaning back resting her hands back in her lap. "I would never do that to you Lorna" he dramatically stated his face pulled in a mock hurt expression, "Anyway i always have your back, you know that" he finished seriously giving her a small smile. "I know you do and i've got yours strucker" Lorna stated with a slight nod, a silent pact between them.
"Now go, gets some rest cos Dawn is draining me of mine and at least one of us should be functioning properly" she said gently nudging him off the bed with her foot. " Ok, i get it, i'll go" Andy replied with a small laugh now standing, he leaned over a pulled into a hug "i'll see you in the morning" she quietly spoke hugging him back. "Good night" he returned as he pulled away making his way to the door, as he reached the doorway he stole a glance at Dawn and silently vowed that he would protect her and that he would make sure she would never have to suffer in the same way he, her parents or any mutant in this world had to. Andy sent a small nod to Lorna which she returned as there way of saying another goodnight and he left her room, as he went she closed the door with a wave of her powers and switched off the lights. She just stared out of the big window in the dark looking at the view of D.C. While Andy laid in bed closing his eyes not afraid anymore, both ready to put this day behind them to start anew tomorrow.
Lauren entered the apartment followed by her dad, they had just come back from the clinic. Her mom was sitting on her parents bed staring at the photos her dad had left there. Caitlin quickly wiped her face with her hand before standing, Lauren could already feel the tension filling the air as soon as her parents locked eyes on each other. Not wanting to get caught up in or have front row seats to another one of their arguments she quickly excused herself and slipped back out of the apartment and made her way to Clarice and John's apartment.
Lauren knocked on the old wooden door hoping her friend wouldn't be to mad that she was banging on her door waking her up or interrupting a lovers reunion between her and john. The blonde closed her eyes silently wishing that Clarice would answer already. "Please" Lauren whispered to herself, 'She's asleep Lauren, just leave the be' she though as she lowered her hand as it reached to perform another knock. Just as she went to turn the door slowly creaked open revealing a very sleepy Clarice, "Laure, is everything ok" she asked while rubbing the mist of tiredness from her eyes. "Umm . . Yes sorry to wake you, it's just umm." Lauren stumbled already regretting waking her friend up, while she talked loud muffled voices of her parents arguing two doors down cut her off.
Knowing by the sad look on the blonde girl's face Clarice already understood the reason why she was knocking on her door. "You wanna come in" she asked with a small sympathetic smile, she stepped out of the doorway back into the apartment allowing Lauren the decision to enter or not. "Thanks" she replied with a greatful smile, as enter the room. She followed the purple haired mutant into small kitchen/dining room, Clarice gestured for her to take a seat before she made her way to the sink to fill the metal kettle with water before placing it on the stove to boil. "Where's John" Lauren asked curiously while she took a seat at the table, "i think he went out to get some air or speak to Marcos. He has be dealing with a lot lately" she replied switching the stove on before turning around to face the blonde. "Haven't we all" Lauren whispered looking down at her hands on the table, "Is it about Andy" Clarice asked with a small nod towards the closed door that shut out the loud voices. "It's always about Andy" Lauren answered her words filled with frustration.
"What do you think about it all. I know you don't like to talk about him, to anyone really but i'm always here for you. You know that right" Clarice stated earning a small smile from the blonde. Lauren let out a deep sigh and closed her eyes, a single tear rolled down her cheek, "I miss him so much and i want him back more than anything", she started as she reopened her eyes, the purple haired mutant saw the pain and struggle that laid deep inside. "But a part of me is terrified of what it would be like to be near him again, what it means to have him back with me" she finished quickly wiping the trace of weakness away.
It broke Clarice 's heart to see her friend like this, to finally know a small fraction of the pain she had been bottling up inside and not having noticed her struggling staring her right in the face. "What do you mean, like what happened in Atlanta" Clarice asked moving to sit across from Lauren reaching over to take her hand in hers. Lauren silently thanked Clarice for the gesture it gave her the courage/ strength to face a small part of her fear, "The last time we were together we killed fifteen people", Lauren confessed "Their faces haunt me, i can't go through that again and I'm afraid that if Andy and I were together, i won't be strong enough to not give into Fenris again" she finished her voice breaking at the end. "Clarice i don't want to kill anyone again".
Clarice let go of her hand and moved around the table, when she reached Lauren she wrapped her arms around her pulling her into a well needed hug. "You are strong Lauren Strucker. You are the strongest person i know and you're a good person, great even. There is no way you could ever be bad" she stated strongly pulling away and taking the seat next to the blonde facing her. "You don't know that. You don't know what it feels like when we use it. When Andy and i connect there is no words to describe what that feels like, its almost addictive" Lauren replied letting all her worries slip from her lips. "I don't care. I know you Lauren. There is nothing you can't beat when ypou put your mind to it. You need faith in yourself and in your connection with Andy, because if anyone can reach him and show him the right path, a better future you can make without killing/hurting people it's you" Clarice replied with a determination that inspired Lauren.
"Thank you Clarice" she started before taking in a deep breath to calm herself . Lauren knew she only touched on the issues boiling inside but it was a relief to finally have someone to confide in, "i appreciate all of it". she finished reaching out a squeezing her hand before pulling back and wiping her face to free her from the escaped tears.
"Anytime, just remember I'm always here for you" Clarice vowed with a smile. "Same for you" Lauren replied returning the smile.
A loud whistle bellowed across the room interrupting their little friendfest.
Clarice stood and placed a hand on Lauren's shoulder giving it a gently squeeze before making her way over to the screaming kettle.
"So tea or coffee".
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