CH 4 Lab Rat

Charlotte walked around cerebro. Moving quickly she placed the device on her head. Erik calling her a lab rat mostly to calm his nerves. He didn't like this. And he didn't want to see something hurt his new ally. Something that will ruin the mind of the woman who beat his ass terribly at chess. Wanting a rematch later tonight. Learning over last night that they both rarely slept. Erik for his nightmares, and Charlotte for the world terrors that filtered through the night.

The machine on she gripped the railing tightly. Worried eyes watch as she let out a shocked breath than a laugh at all she is gathering. Machines going wild around them. Erik couldn't keep his eyes off her face.

Raven had reverted to her blue form. Erik appreciated the true mutant for who she is just like Charlotte. She didn't have to hide among her fellow kind.

Charlotte relished in seeing her sister in her true form. A grounding rod that Raven always knew that she needed and could do for her sister. Looking over at their newest acquisition Erik looked at her. Raven smiled. Both worried for the lab rat.

Erik felt a grip on his hand. Squeezing tightly. Looking down he noticed it is Charlotte. Her mind so far out of left field but her body right here. Squeezing the hand again.

Erik, tell Hank to shut it down, he heard her in his head. Looking to the smiling mad scientist, he growled.

"Shut it off." He commanded. Hank looked up startled.

"What? Why?"

"She needs it off."

"But," the info. Erik growled. Hank whimpered under the alpha gaze that Erik shot him. Hank may be twice as smart as him but in the strength department they had not tested. And with so much metal around, no contest. Hank In a fury of motion shut down the machine.

Charlotte melted forward. The helmet hanging in place. Erik moved around to gather her in his arms. Accepting the comfort of the strong arms. Charlotte placed her arms around his neck. Burying her face against his chest.

"We're done for today." The metal plating lifted at his command. The cerebro is new to her. And having all that information running through her head at one time. Amazing but draining. She would have to exercise her brain in order to spend a longer time in the cerebro. But right now she took comfort in the metal mutant.

Hank looked to Raven. She only smiles. Hiding her concern for her sister. But knew that Erik would watch over her.

Moving back into the building no one around. Smiling that he knew it is partial to what the telepath is doing. Not wanting any one to see her in this state. Normally the halls are crawling with g-men. But not a single one on the way to her room.

Unlocking the door he moved into the room. A briefcase sat on the desk. Books and papers littered the windowsill. And the bed made to military procession.

So unlike the rest of the room, chaos and order. Moving to the bed he laid her down. Yet she would not relinquish her hold.

"It's alright Charlotte. We're safe." He tried to maneuver her off.

"Please stay." She tightens her hold on him. The voice of a soft child asking for what would be taken away. The stuffed bear to give comfort. Being told you are too old. Erik hated that tone. And didn't want to be the cause of it. Holding her close he maneuvered them so they both are lying on the bed. True they did not get much sleep last night. They both deserved the rest. She snuggled close to him. Accepting the companionship. So easily given. And how easily he received.

Leaning his head on hers.

"What are you doing to me?" shutting his eyes. To good dreams. To good friends.

TBC…

Charlotte Xavier

By: Wolfa Moon

Summary:" X-men first class AU. Always a girl Charles. Her views are slightly different from Charles but still has faith in the human race. Snippets that interweave with the movie. But might change the outcome. Read and see. Reviews welcome.

Disclaimer: I will deny everything.