I'm hope that you like this update. Enjoy! Please review and let me know what you think! -Sevy14

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Back in my room I lay on the bed staring at the ceiling. Wondering how everything had come to this junction in the fight. Had the world not forgotten the disaster that was Nazi Germany? Was this where it all was leading? I couldn't imagine that to be. Surely the non-mutated wouldn't stoop so low as to think we should be put into camps-experimented on… Surely that couldn't be.

I lay there, staring at the ceiling, in this school, a place that was supposed to be a haven for all that were different. But I never felt safe. I was always the outcast, here and out there in the world. How would my actions, should I choose to take this case make anything better? Would I be changing anything? How could I, I wasn't anything special, not really. Of course, those that quietly fought for the rights of African Americans, for women's rights, child-labor rights, they weren't anything special… Not everyone was a Roosevelt, a King, or Rosa. Perhaps, in truth, it isn't as important to be the face of change, but rather the invisible wind that propels it forward quietly and invisibly.

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The following day I awoke to singing birds, sunshine lighting up the trees, and the sound of busy children going about the beginning of their day. Rising I sigh and take care of morning routine. Opening my door I turn and ready myself for what I was about to do. For what I was about to step into, something I most likely couldn't step out of, like skunk cabbage stench lingering on your clothes, or worse, cigarette smoke. Walking through the hallways of the school I smile, what I would give to be a kid again, nothing was ever wrong except having to eat broccoli and mushrooms, or a teacher being unfair, or the cruelness of other children. The real world never even reached my doorstep. That was a pretend place I didn't have to go to. Sighing as I reach the Professor's door I raise my hand to knock-

"Come in London."

With a slight smile upon my face I enter. 'Why do I even bother formalities?' I think.

"Because you're a polite person. That's why." The professor says.

Shutting the door I turn and see that the room has more occupants than just myself and the Professor, this was unexpected, but really, what had I been expecting? Moving forward I sit in the open chair in front of him, my eyes not leaving his.

"I'll do it." I state, the words sounding far and away in my ears, like it wasn't really me speaking.

Smiling, "That is wonderful to hear, I'd hoped you would decide to help." Glancing up behind me to my right, with a smug grin before he refocused his attention upon me. "I was hoping that you would be willing and ready to leave today, to start. I know that seems rushed but-"

"No, Professor, that's fine. Is there anything I need to do to prepare for my departure?" My heard was beating so fast, I thought for sure the bump-bump was visible through my light sweatshirt.

"No, everything has been set up. All that has to happen is for you to put these on," he hands me two boxes.

Opening the first box my eyes are greeted by the sight of a beautiful ring. A platinum band with simple yet elegant diamond arrangement, while the second box, also had a ring, much simpler than the first. A single stone on a platinum band, while observing the two rings I realized that they were in fact my wedding and engagement rings. Silently, I put them on, one at a time. Breathing deeply, I exhale and then look up at the Professor. "Alright, now what?"

A nod. "Right. Well it's time to go-to start this."

I too nodded at him in acknowledgment realizing that he was nervous and concerned, for me... He was concerned for me. "Okay…" I rose. Looking at him, I felt awkward, I didn't know where I was going or with who nor did I know what I was really getting myself into.

Coming from behind his desk the Professor stopped and looked at me and then behind me. I turned and saw a man standing there, very tall. What would be considered dark, and handsome. But beneath the superficial there was an uneasiness that caught in my throat. The warning bells were sounding off, something quite dangerous was in front of me, like a lion loose from its cage at the zoo.

"London, this is Victor, your husband." His voice was steady but I could hear the under-current that was there. The unease with which he felt about letting me go with this man.

I dip my head in acknowledgment and bring my hand up to shake his, "Hello." Only to be greeted by a calculating gaze and locked jaw. I dropped my hand, "Right, well Professor, good bye." I offer a small smile, as if to say 'it'll be alright, I will be alright.'

"Yes, oh and Storm, if you could." He indicated to our left, on the other side of the room, Storm was holding a baby carrier. Dread filled me momentarily. What did I know of mothering? I had no mother. At least not one to remember. Stepping forward I took the child from Storm, as well as the bags she handed me.

"There are baby supplies in the car, as well as some food should you get hungry. I doubt that He," Storm looks over at Victor, "will allow for a stop that isn't necessary."

Nodding, "Thank you." I move to turn away but she grabs my arm.

"Should you need out or help-anything… Help with anything." Again she glances at Victor, "There is a phone in your purse, "Motioning to the purse on my shoulder that she gave me "the numbers in there are to each one of us."

Again, I nod. "Thank you for the precaution, but I'm sure everything will be fine." I smile at her, thinking, 'how could it not be?' Turning I look at Charles, nod, "See you soon."

A nod, "Yes. Soon. Victor, London. Safe travels."

With that, Victor opens the door and looks at me. Such chivalry! "Thank you!" I say and walk through. Walking through the entrance hall of the Professor's school I couldn't help but look around, memorizing the walls, windows, the sounds it made. I wondered if this were the last time I'd ever see this place. If I'd ever return…

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Well, I hope you all liked this. I know it's been such a long time since I wrote anything, but I'm really trying to overcome, step out of the darkness that death has left in my life and start doing things that I enjoy doing. Have a lovely day everyone. Happy reading. -Sevy14