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Here is chapter 2
/...Wayne Manor.../
A very formally dressed man is walking towards a room. As soon as he opens it, two knives just miss past his head. Surprisingly the man doesn't even flinch. Either he is much trained, or has been through this routine many times before. The origin of the knife came from a young man blindfolded . Once the dressed man steps inside the room, he sees many targets, all of which are hit dead center by the knives. The young man takes off his blind fold, and turns towards the man. He walks up to him, and takes the towel from his hand to wipe of the sweat.
"Alfred, I have told you many times, you shouldn't disturb me when I am training, it can get dangerous."
As they start walking out of the room, the building shows in its true perspective, with huge hallways and rooms, it is nothing short of a castle.
As they walk further into the dark hallways, Alfred replies.
"My Apologies Master Wayne, but I simply could not let you spend the entire day locked up in that room."
Bruce just shrugs, and says, "Well, I really don't have much else to do here anyways."
"Not today Master Wayne, it's not every day that heir of the Wayne's turns 16."
Bruce looks confused.
"Turns 16…., it's my birthday?"
"Yes, if you did not spend all your days in this room or reading you would actually see the world around you sir."
Bruce grins.
"Believe me Alfred; I have started to see many things recently."
They walk towards the dining room, where lies a chocolate cake with 16 candles lit up on the table.
"Well sir, if you would please sit down, so you can cut your cake."
Bruce automatically starts evaluating the unneeded calories that would result from this dessert, and says quickly.
"You know I can't eat that, with my diet and training."
Alfred folded his arm, and gave almost a stern look, and replied, "You will have to today sir, because the young man in front of me should enjoy his cake, especially since his birthday only happens once a year."
Bruce shakes his head and gives a smile, knowing that he can't win, and sits down.
With a happier face, Alfred asks.
"Make a wish, sir."
The smile suddenly leaves both of their faces as they remembered. Bruce closes his eyes, and with a sad tone replies, "I wish, that they were here."
"Me too, Master Wayne, but no matter where they are, I know they are very proud of you."
Bruce Wayne starts smiling, as he opens his eyes.
"This day usually reminds of all I have lost, but at least I find some happiness knowing that you are here Alfred, really I don't know what I would do without you by my side."
Alfred kindly puts his hand on Bruce's shoulder and says, "Master Wayne, I was by your side since the day you were born, and I will always be by your side as long as there is some breath left in this body."
"Thanks Alfred."
"You're Welcome sir, and now you should eat the cake, while I bring you your present."
"Alfred, you didn't have to."
"Nonsense, every young man should get a gift on his birthday." Replied Alfred as he handed the gift to Bruce.
It's a wide, but thin box. He unwraps the cover, and opens the box, he finds a wooden boomerang carved very delicately with Bruce Wayne Indention on it. Bruce already knew that Alfred made it himself.
"I felt that you should have something, which would return back when you throw it, unlike those dreadful knives."
"Thanks Alfred, I love it." Said Bruce with a smile.
"You're welcome sir, if I may ask; this is another birthday you have spent alone. Teenagers your age, go out and enjoy themselves, but not you. I hope you would at least make a friend.
Bruce got up and, replied with a cold tone, "Alfred that part of my life was taken 8 years ago; there is no room for friends in Bruce Wayne's life."
As he walked away, Alfred silently whispered.
"I sincerely hope that isn't true sir."
/…..Xavier Mansion…/
"Sorry, professor, I ruined the invitation for him, I thought he vas attacking the mansion." Said a blue creature with a demonic tail, as he was looking down shamefully.
"It's quite alright Kurt, I believe Mr. Todd was not ready for our invitation, although you didn't have to scare him that much Logan. Said Xavier, as he turned toward the masculine but feral looking man with the jacket.
"Hmph, not my fault these kids can' hold emselves up." Said Logan.
"Well we have at least one student right professor." Said the young man with the red glasses, as he tried to lighten the mood.
The professor smiled at that response, and turned towards Kurt, "Yes, it is very good to have you here Kurt, Ororo can guide you to your room."
"No worries provessor, I know tha room already, vill see you later", as he suddenly disappeared in a puff of black smoke.
"Some things never change huh Chuck", said Logan grinning.
Charles chuckled and said, "I'm afraid not….I am sorry, my friend I know you have just arrived. But we will need to leave tomorrow to meet another mutant."
"Hope this one don't get scared easily."
"I hope as well."
Professor then turned towards Scott and Jean.
"Scott, Jean would you like to accompany us; it would be helpful if he meets someone around his age who shares the same gifts."
"Sure professor. Where does he live?" Asked Scott
"Gotham city"
"Ok…wait what… The Gotham City." He said wide-eyed.
"Yes." Replied the professor calmly
Logan chuckled as he said, "I don't think this one will get scared easily then."
"Everyone should get some rest today; Gotham is couple of hours away. We will leave in the morning, Good night everyone." Said the Professor as he rolled towards his office
"See ya chuck." said Logan as he walked in upstairs, with his backpack
"You heard that Jean, Gotham city…" said Scott looking at the red haired young woman.
"I know, what poor mutant lives up there, with all that crime." replied Jean with a sad tone.
"I was thinking more of what crazy mutant lives there." Said Scott with a worrisome look.
"Scott." Replied Jean harshly
Scott put up his hands in defense and said, "Sorry but, that place is known for the psychos, and it's the truth."
"Well I hope this one isn't the same." Replied Jean as she started walking back to her room.
"Me too." Said Scott as he also started walking back.
/….Next Day…../
"Good morning Logan" Said Xavier as he saw Logan approaching the car.
Logan just nodded.
The Professor saw Scott and Jean approaching and greeted, "Hello Jean, Scott, I hope you both have had a good rest, we have a long journey a head of us."
"We're ready professor." Both replied.
"I will take care of the Mansion" said Ororo as she waited at the door, and looking back also said, "as well as our new student."
"Thank you Ororo."
"Professor, if you don't mind me asking, who is the mutant." Asked Scott
"Bruce Wayne." Replied the Professor.
Scott was lost in deep thought as he said, "Bruce Wayne…I heard that name somewh…."
Jean interrupted surprisingly, "Wait, the Bruce Wayne…The billionare."
"Yes."
"He's a mutant?"
"You sure know how to pick 'em , Chuck." Said Logan, as he started putting the suitcases in the car.
Ororo worryingly said, "We are inviting a billionaire to this school? I don't think he will accept, Charles."
The professor just smiled and replied, "It might be true, but we must give our hand to everyone, either rich or poor…and at the end It will be their choice to accept it or not."
Ororo nodded quietly.
"Let's get going, Chuck." As Logan climbed
"Take care Ororo, we will be back by tomorrow, hopefully with another student." As the Professor climbed in.
"Good bye, Charles, have a safe journey"
"Bruce Wayne…Scott…the heir of the Wayne Industries." Said Jean excitedly.
"I don't think he is that much big of a deal, Jean." Replied Scott with a hint of annoyance.
"Strap up, runts." Said Logan.
"It's time to make a visit to Gotham."
/.../
I'm sorry if it feels a little slow but, i am trying to introduce the main character, and show his personality.
