A/N: Damn. So many favorites and followers! Never have I seen a fanfic of mine grab so much attention. I am so happy that you like it so far! And thank you to those that reviewed it. Just seeing all those notifications made me continue to write, and now a new chapter is up in just a short time. Again, thank you to those that favorited/following/reviewed this story. Here is the next chapter. Hope you enjoy it.


It was around two in the morning when Ruby was woken up. When her desk lamp went on, she was briefly blinded until she heard a familiar voice.

"Ruby. Wake up. Come on. I need you to come with me."

"Moira...What are you doing here?" she asked, taking a glance at her clock. "This couldn't wait till morning?"

"No. I need you to come with me now," Moira said, starting to pack some of Ruby's clothes.

"Does it look like I have a choice?" she said, pointing out that Moira was packing for her. "What's so important that you came over at two in the morning?"

"I need you to come to Oxford University with me."

"Wait...what?!" Ruby exclaimed, jumping up from bed. "Why do you need me to go to England with you?"

"I'm looking for an expert on genetic mutation," Moira explained. "And the only known expert is a Charles Xavier. He's giving a presentation about genetic mutation tomorrow."

Ruby was surprised to hear this. She said nothing as Moira continued to pack more of her things. Since when was Moira suddenly interested in mutation? Now Ruby was getting a bit concerned.

"Moira. What happened? Why the sudden search for this expert on genetic mutation?"

Moira stopped packing, and looked at Ruby. She saw a different look on her face, one that she saw a few times growing up with her. And it has been a long time since she last saw that look: fear and worry.

"Ruby...while I was in Vegas, I saw some people with Colonel Henry," Moira explained. "I saw a woman that turned her body completely into diamond. And a red man that can appear and disappear. And I saw Sebastian Shaw. He was with them. And he talked about mutation."

Moira saw something in the corner of her eye after explaining herself. She noticed the drawing of Schmidt pinned on her wall. She walked over to it and looked back at Ruby.

"When did you draw this?" Moira asked.

"Few weeks ago. Why?"

"How do you know him?"

"What do you mean?"

"Because this is Sebastian Shaw, Ruby! How do you know him?!"

Ruby didn't say anything. She had no idea that the C.I.A. were hunting Shaw, and that he was actually Schmidt. Moira saw the fear again, now feeling guilty for yelling. She walked up to Ruby, and held her hands in hers.

"Ruby. I'm sorry for yelling. Is he the man you see in your nightmares? The ones you kept having as we grew up together?"

Ruby nodded, looking at the floor.

"Listen...I need you to come with me to meet with this Charles Xavier. Please, Ruby."

"Why do you need me, Moira?"

"Because...because I know you are a mutant, Ruby."

She looked at Moira, surprised. How long has she known? When did she find out about her abilities? The look she gave was a confirmation for Moira. Moira knew, but she didn't pry. She only waited until Ruby was able to tell her. But now, it was all out in the open.

"How long?" Ruby asked.

"Since we started living together. Whenever you had your nightmares, a shield would appear around you. Like you were trying to protect yourself."

"You've known that long?"

"Yes. I didn't say anything because I wanted to wait until you were ready to tell me yourself."

"Until now. And you're seeking this Xavier to help convince the director about mutants. And you need me to come with you to convince Xavier to come here."

"Exactly. Shaw has mutants with him. We need an expert to help."

This whole time, she had Moira were looking for the same person. She could begin her hunt. She can hunt down Schmidt, and she can have her revenge. And there were more mutants now. She had no idea that there would be more of them. She thought that she and Erik were the only ones. But they aren't. There were more of them. She never thought her hunt would start so soon. But, now she can.

"When do we leave?" Ruby asked, a small smirk on her face.


Argentina Airport

The flight was a long one, but Erik could care less. He was getting closer to finding Schmidt. Making his way down to the lobby, he saw a mother and her son. He stopped, and put his suitcase down. He then took off his sunglasses as he watched the mother and son walk away, hand-in-hand. It reminded him of his days with his mother, and how much he missed her.

Erik stopped when one employee asked him, "Are you looking for someone?"

Erik put his sunglasses back on, and grabbed his suitcase, saying, "Aren't we all?"

He simply smiled and nodded in agreement. Erik continued on his way, remembering he had a mission to complete. Of course, he was looking for someone: Schmidt and Ruby. And his search had led him here, thanks to the banker. The sooner he found Schmidt, the sooner he and Ruby will be together again.


England

The flight to England was a long one. Ruby was thankful though that she managed to sleep the entire way. It was no thanks to Moira that she woke up at two in the morning. But, because of Moira, she learned that Schmidt was the Sebastian Shaw that the C.I.A. was looking for. She had no idea that he changed his name. And now, she was working with Moira to help find him, and also hope to get some help from this Charles Xavier, a professor on genetics and an expert on mutation as well. His presentation was definitely an interesting one. She didn't think there would be someone who has done so much research on mutation as someone like him.

When it was over, Ruby and Moira followed him. They kept their distance, but Ruby was now intrigued. Persuading him to help them shouldn't be a problem. They followed him to a bar, and they got themselves a table close to the bar, but not too close to him. Ruby didn't get anything, but Moira did, part of a plan she came up with. Ruby wouldn't come in until she was signaled over. So, they waited, and watched as Charles started chugging his drink and people were cheering him on. Ruby's eyes widened when she watched him keep going and going, not stopping until he got every last drop. She shook her head, hand on her forehead when he finished.

"Sometimes I don't understand men and their alcohol, Moira," she said.

"Okay. I'm going to make my move," Moira said, grabbing her drink. "Come when I signal you."

Ruby nodded and watched Moira approach Charles. She watched as Charles flirted with her and brought her to an empty table. She saw that Moira brushed off his moves, and she saw that his expression changed the moment he put two fingers to his forehead. Ruby wondered what changed so quickly. And then it hit her. Maybe the reason he was an expert on genetic mutation is because he is a mutant himself. How else would someone be so interested in giving a thesis about genetic mutation? Charles Xavier had to be a mutant too, just like Ruby. Perhaps she was going to get her answer when Moira signaled for her. She got up, and made her way towards them.

"Charles Xavier, this is Ruby," Moira introduced. "She is one of them. But, I've known her for a long time. She's not like the others I've seen."

"Pleasure to meet you," Ruby said, giving a small smile.

"A pleasure to meet you as well, Ruby," he said, smiling back. "Now, before anything else, I just have one question: When do we leave?"