Alpha: Sorry for the long update people!
Tye: Yes Alpha, had a bad car wreck.
Alpha: Yeah, I kinda fractured five vertebrae and broke my right scapula –scratches back of head-
Tye: now I know what you all are thinking and no she wasn't drunk.
Alpha: lolz. No, I most certainly wasn't. I was on my way home after a musical audition.
Tye: well review with constructive criticism please!
Alpha: Love you guys and thanks for putting up with the story and wait for updates!
"In the jungle the mighty jungle the lion sleeps tonight~" Snapping my eyes open I first looked to the clock, 3:00 a.m., and then to the singing girl lying beside me. She was staring up at the ceiling loudly slurring the words together with slight pauses to remember the words. I was so not in the mood for this at the moment. We had survival training in less than four hours. The last thing I needed was for the short shit of a girlfriend of mine to keep me up.
With a tired sigh I let my head fall back onto the pillow in an annoyed exhaustion. "Alpha," I groaned hoping that she would take pity and shut the hell up, "Halt die Klappe." But alas, my muffled plea only resulted in a repeat of the chorus, but louder and more off key. The idiot never had been a good singer but this was just flat out terrible. "Warum ich?" I whimpered before thrusting an arm out and pushing her off the bed and to the floor. She let out a yelp and a few choice words that I happily ignored, stretching out and sighing in silent comfort.
Popping her head up over the bed she muttered, "Das war nicht sehr nett." Yeah well it's not like you're being a perfect little angel yourself.
"Ich kann dich nicht hören~" I sung lowly clenching my eyes shut, "I'm trying to go back to sleep." Why do I put up with this? The sex isn't good enough for this hell. That's a lie. It's amazing! Of course she's the only person I've had sex with so I can't really compare. Still I don't deserve this. I've been good. I've lived my life well. I guess every rose has its thorn. I sighed when I felt her side of the bed sink and a warm body snuggle up against my left side. Opening an eye I looked up at her staring scarlet eyes only to close it in hopes of peacefully going back to sleep.
…. Poke
Oh, now what! I squirmed away from the annoying little shit I call my girlfriend and tried to sleep again.
….Poke
Groaning I moved over again. Now I was next to the edge of the bed. If I moved over any more I would fall off the bed.
….Poke
"Seriously Alpha?" I asked in exasperation.
…. Poke. Poke.
"Alright! Damnit I'm up!" I shouted pushing myself up onto my elbows and glared at her through my black hair.
…. Poke.
"Ugh!" I flopped back down on the bed and groaned in distress. I'm never gonna get any sleep!
…Po-
"Do it again and I'm cutting you off from 'Midnight fun time' for a month." I growled finally having enough. She gave a small eep and finally stayed perfectly still. I tried to close my eyes but I couldn't help but ask, "Are you drunk?" She shook her head no before pausing and thinking hard. She then nodded happily. "Mother fucker," I growled and stood, grabbed Alpha, went down the hall and kicked a door not having a free hand to knock.
Wolverine opened the door and sleepily growled, "The hell do you want elf?" Not even bothering to be polite I shoved the drunken girl into his arms. He may be scary but at this point I really just couldn't care less.
"I'm leaving this drunken mess with you."
"I don't want her. You deal with it," He snapped trying to push her back into my arms.
"Oh no!" I shouted pushing her back into his. "I have survival training in four hours! You're staying here with all the sleepy sleep time in the world. You take her! Good night." With that I stalked away back to my room.
Wolverine looked down at the confused girl in his arms before heaving a giant sigh of annoyance. "God Damnit." He slammed his door closed and dropped Alpha on the bed before climbing in himself and going to sleep. "If you aren't asleep before I am I'll kill you."
/My P.O.V/
"Time to get up pup," A gruff voice announced sending a nice pain rushing throughout my head. I'm not sure what happened last night but I'm pretty sure it had something to do with alcohol. Last I remember is Tye talking about the cat we owned… but we don't own a cat. Oh my god what happened last night? Whose bed am I in? Shooting up I looked around ignoring the pain in my head and locked eyes on my dad. Seeing that it was him I relaxed and flopped back onto the bed with a groan. "Gotta hang over don't cha?" He asked not needing an answer. I nodded anyways hoping to receive some sympathy. "Well that's your own fault. It's not my issue. Now get out of my bed so I can go to sleep." Lifting my head up I glared through my mass of blue hair and tried to burn him with my eyes. Too bad it didn't work. "Training clothes are on the sink and your bag is by the front door." He said walking out and slamming the door.
"Ugh!" I growled flopping my head back on the bed. "Ow!" I groaned when a new headache formed.
I took a quick shower and after getting dressed I went down to the clinic we had and grabbed a clear liquid that was made and kept especially for my dad and I. I began sipping the disgusting liquid and making my way to the front room where the others were all getting their stuff together. When I got there I leaned against Tye, sense Kurt was mad at me for some reason, probably has to do with how I ended up in my dad's bed, and downed the vial. "Fuck my life," I muttered glaring at everyone before holding up the vial and peering in it, "And this taste like shit."
Rogue smirked at me in amusement and lightly scolded, "Well then you shouldn't have gotten drunk."
Shrugging I simply stated, "Eh, I was hoping the buzz would last me through today."
"That would be a miracle," Tye snorted.
"And a damn nice one at that," Chazz added and the three of us gave a wistful sigh thinking of what an amazing thing it would be to be drunk for an extended period of time. We came back from our fantasies when Kitty decided to give us a small insight on her life.
"I've never drank alcohol before." We stared at her wide eyed as if the thought of someone being sober everyday of their life had never crossed our mind. "I'm serious," She insisted seeing the looks we were giving her. When we just continued to stare she giggled and Kurt came over to see what was so funny. He wrapped his arms around my waist and rested his head on my shoulder.
"We're gonna have to have a party when you get back," Chazz demanded placing his hands on his hips and jutting them to the left, "What kind of friends would we be if we didn't encourage underage drinking?"
Tye stood up and nodded his head solemnly, "Irresponsible friends that what kind."
So that settles it," I stated, hitting my fist into the opposite palm. "We're throwing a party when we get back." There's no way I could be friends with a drinking virgin. I can't keep explaining jokes when I'm drunk. I need other drunks surrounding me for my hilarity to make sense. That's why scott doesn't seem to have a sense of humor but slip him a few shots of tequila and he's the funniest damn man on the planet... Until he gets a hangover. Then he's back to bitching at everyone about everything.
"Hell yeah!" Chazz exclaimed. He would never, could never, pass up the opportunity to party. This mansion had begun to bore him but the thought of getting all these lightweights drunk off their asses fueled him with such determination that he was actually willing to put forth the effort to set the whole thing up. He giggled as plans flew through his head. Maybe if he got Tye drunk enough he could finally let out all that sexual frustration he's had pent up for about a month now!
Seeing that Chazz was caught up in the hype I added, "at your new job," ignoring the squawk of indignation from Chazz I quoted the bars slogan with a goofy smile, "Where the drinks aren't free but we don't check your I'd!" Suddenly I was tackled to the ground with a much larger body atop mine. "Hmphlfgat!" I screeched angrily around Chazz's hand glaring and attempting to pull the assaulting appendage off of my face.
"That's a secret dumbass!" He shouted angrily with a grunt wrapping his free arm around my waist so I couldn't elbow his ribs again. "Shut your fat mouth! I don't need a bunch of teens showing up and getting the bar shut down! I need my money damn it!"
"Fumgh umf!" I shouted back kicking out my legs that now couldn't reach the floor.
"Well that wasn't very nice," he tutted only to jump back with a yelp. "Gah!" He growled keeping away from the fire. "You bitch!" He shouted holding out his hand and lifting me up off the ground and in the air upside down. My hands quickly shot to my black tank top to keep my tits from falling out. The baggy legs of a pair of Kurt's green cargo pants I stole, fell down to my thighs. This is so freaking embarrassing! "Ha!" Chazz called up to me. "Not too fun having your old powers used against you is it?" Yeah, turns out that when I brought Chazz out of the cluster fuck that is my mind I ended up giving him all the powers I never really used. Wasn't too fun to find out in the middle of a training simulation. We've also learned that the longer Chazz stays out of my mind the weaker or mental bond gets.
"Don't worry babe!" Tye cried out, transforming and attacking Chazz. "I gotcha!"
"Ow! You bit me!"
"Gah! You son of a bitch! Don't bite me back!"
Suddenly my face had a very nice make out session with the ground. "Oof!" Pushing myself up onto my elbows I growled, "That's it. I quit. I'm moving in somewhere normal."
Chazz scoffed from his spot, holding Tye arm's length away by his tail, "as if you'd fit in any place normal."
"Like any of us could," Kurt corrected helping me up off the floor. I smiled up at him and gave him a quick peck on the lips. Suddenly I paused and blinked, just now realizing what everyone was wearing. I guess we all decided to change for survival training camp. And I must say I do enjoy Kurt's dark blue bicycle gear. Tis skin tight! Tye's in a pair of black cargo shorts and a white tank. Jean is wearing a blue tank and khaki shorts. I almost laughed at kitty's outfit. The girl's wearing overall shorts and a canary yellow t-shirt underneath. Evan just replaced his white muscle shirt for a blue one. Rogue, the poor thing, had on some black sweats and a green hoodie. Lastly Scott had on some jeans and a brown muscle shirt. Honestly, I'm surprised were not going in full on x-men battle gear.
Kitty crossed her arms playfully and shot back, "speak for yourself." I must say I'm still pretty annoyed with the young girl. She's been prying for attention from every one of the guys for the past few weeks and Kurt seemed to be her primary target. It could just be jealousy getting the better of me but if I see her look over his body one more mother fucking time in the outfit he's wearing, I'm gonna be roasting some bitches ass!
Rogue rolled her eyes and stated in her typical 'I'm gonna ruin your horrible attempt at a joke' way, "face it. Were all rejects just shoved into one little messed up group." I had to pause and commend her on how well put that was.
"I'm not a reject," jean argued crossing her arms with a glare that challenged anyone idiotic enough to disagree.
It just so happened that there are three idiots currently in the room. "Of course you are," Tye shot back from his spot using me as a human shield from Chazz.
"Watch it Tyler," Scott warned always at the ready to stand up for the girls who wouldn't return his feelings. Tye spun me around quickly to look at Scott, still using me as a shield, and I shrugged standing up for my best friend.
"Well its true." I looked away when his glare turned to me, whistling in an over dramatic, trying to look nonchalant, way. I slowly slipped behind Chazz and gave him a push forward to put him in the line of fire and keeping me safe.
Chazz cleared his throat before pulling over a random dry erase board and quickly drawing a stick figure diagram. "Jean," he started pointing with a baton at a stick figure with long red hair, "is the reject of our group," he slammed the baton on the jumbled drawing of all the x-men, "because she fits in with all the norms." Chazz then pointed to a plain stick figure with a 'X 200,000,000,000' beside it. "This as I just explained, makes her the reject of our group. The theory I just implanted in your brain?" Chazz flipped the board over to the other side and he read the big blue answer written aloud. "Everyone's a reject."
"Very nice," I complimented, taking off the dunce cap, he had shoved on my head for the lesson and hopped off the stool I was placed on.
Putting away his teacher costume and board Chazz replied, "I thought so." I then shoved the dunce cap on top of his head and ran to hide behind Tye.
"Anybody else find it unnerving when their logic actually makes sense?" Kitty asked with a joking smirk. Everybody raised their hands and turned to look at the dog pile made up of three specific mutants. The rest of the x-men sighed in embarrassment and continued on with what they were doing.
Finally escaping Tye and Chazz, I noticed dad leaning beside the kitchen door way. Leaving the two idiots to grope each other all they pleased and walked over to lean beside dad. "What's up with you?" I asked looking up at him.
"I still don't see why they don't want to train with me."
"Eh, something about not wanting to die."
"Hn."
Rolling my eyes I slapped his chest with the back of my hand and scolded, "Oh stop pouting."
"I don't pout," dad spat out with a growl, glaring down at me. I could practically hear him say, 'fuck with me one more time and see what happens.' And me being myself I had to accept his challenge.
Reaching my hand up I pinched his scruffy cheek and cooed, "of course you do!" I quickly ducked the fist he swatted my way. "I love you too," I laughed out hugging the man and kissing his reddened cheek, earning a one armed hug in return. Pushing myself off the wall I groaned in disdain and headed over to where the others were. "I still don't see why we all have to take the bus from school," I complained trying to ignore how much like my dad I just sounded. Bending down I picked up my bag and asked, "Why, again, can't we just drive there ourselves?"
Scott shrugged and offered, "maybe it's so you won't quit halfway through and drive home." Smirking down at me he added, "I'm sure the professor had you in mind when that rule was stated."
"Fuck you!" I shot back before groaning and flopping down on my ass. "I wanna stay here!"
"Too bad," rogue snapped not happy about having to go to survival camp either, "majority rules got us going to camp."
"Lovely," I bit out crossing my arms and staying put.
Tye walked over and grabbed under my arms. "Come on babe, get your ass up and in the car," he commanded trying to pick me up.
"No!" I shouted, trying to wiggle out of his grip.
Now literally dragging me out the front door he growled, "I'm so over this bullshit!"
"I'm so over your face!"
"Go to hell!"
"Where the fuck do you think you're taking me?"
We all hopped off the bus to see some old buff bastard glaring at us. I could tell right off we weren't gonna get along. He was an authority figure who loved order... And I'm a bit of an anarchist. It like putting gasoline in a fire pit. As soon as I hopped off the last step of the bus his sight zero'd in on me. "I didn't know they were sending me a 12 year old," he spat out eyeing me through his sun glasses.
"I'm sixteen," I growled out, eye twitching in annoyance. That's it. I quit. I'm tired of this shit! I'm gonna move to Cairo, Egypt and own a library. Then I'm gonna resurrect a mummy with a less intelligent brother and a brute of a future husband because that sure as hell has got to be less frustrating than all the bullshit I put up with!
"Lil' short aint ya?" He asked rhetorically. Well even if it wasn't rhetorical I'm not gonna answer. I was trying this new thing where I don't get in a fight every ten minutes. So far I haven't been doing too good. "And what's with the contacts?" He continued on ignoring, or at least pretending to, the darkening expression on my face. "You trying to be a vampire or something? Take 'em out."
Thinking quickly, I made up an excuse that wouldn't expose the giant group of mutants on this little trip. "I can't," I lied looking at the ground dejectedly, putting my amazing acting skills to the test, "they aren't contacts. I have a pigment mutation. A small case of albinism; like white lab rats."
"And the hair?"
"I just wanted to look pretty for ya."
Suddenly Pietro popped up and wrapped an arm around my shoulders. "Come on hot stuff," he warned leaning close to my ear, "I don't need you getting in trouble in the first three minutes. He might send you home and we need some eye candy around here, definitely." I glared to argue back with the albino fairy boy but was cut off by the drill sergeant.
"You and your boyfriend here go line up with the others." I blinked in shock for a second and looked over at Pietro who was smirking down at me. Me and the fairy boy? How is that any possible conclusion? "You're in for hard training. And just cause you're short doesn't mean I'll go easy on ya."
"Shiny," I commented before walking off. I loved making firefly references. Nobody understands them.
Pietro stayed behind to give a quick two finger salute. "Yes sir." Coming up beside me he threw his arm back over my shoulder and asked, "You sure don't know how to keep your mouth shut do you?"
"He's an ass!" I argued back.
"True," he agreed with a nod.
Kurt came over and with a fond chuckle asked, "Already?" Cupping my chin he continued, "my love, your silver tongue is going to get you in a lot of trouble someday."
"He called me short!"
"Well you are," Pietro pointed out earning an elbow to the stomach. He doubled over and coughed allowing me to go over to my fluffy man. As we started to leave Pietro ran in our way. "Whoa, whoa, hold up fuzz man. Why can't she stay with me?"
Kurt put his face in Pietro's and snarled, "Because I don't like you."
"You'll get over it," Pietro growled back. I could practically see the lightening crackle between their eyes.
Tye and rogue appeared on either side of me and watched the two boys fight with amused looks. "Y'know," I stated looking up at the two, "most girls would eat this shit up but I honestly don't." Leaning against Tye I summed up the point I was attempting to make, "I just want to get laid and go on with my life. Is that so bad?"
"Depends on who's screwin' ya," rogue pointed out.
Tye took on a thoughtful face and looked over the two. "Pietro would be done in like three seconds. Go with Kurt... Plus he has a tail. That adds points on the kinky side." Rogue and I busted out laughing. Every time we would almost be done, wed look at Tye and start all over again.
Suddenly a loud ass whistle blew, almost busting my sensitive ear drums. Everyone lined up in front of the school bus as sergeant hawk paced in front of us. I stood in between Kurt and Pietro oddly representing the gray area between the two groups. I giggled at the thought but instantly quieted when the old angry fart began shouting at us. "Attention! You will not be making wallets, neck tie racks, or paper weights. You will not be engaging in potato sack races, balloon tosses, or pony rides." Well damn, I thought that's what every survival training camp entailed. I rolled my eyes and continued to pretend to listen as Kurt discreetly played with my hair. "You will be taking 20 mile hikes, repelling 200 foot cliffs, and crossing treacherous water with nothing more than a rope and all the courage you can muster. Do you read me?" He questioned finally done pacing.
"Yes, sergeant hawk, sir!" Everyone answered half-heartedly..
"I said do you read me?"
"Yes, sergeant hawk, sir!" Everyone repeated much louder.
Pleased with our volume, sergeant hawk began pacing again and continued with our introduction to the camp. "Welcome to iron back survival camp. A name you won't soon forget." He stopped in front of Scott and introduced him to the others. "Now here we have a young man, Scott Sumner-"
"Summers," Scott corrected but was promptly ignored.
"-whose scholastic achievements at Bayville high have earned him the rank of group leader. You will be following his lead." I let out a snort at how ridiculous that was. Who the hell aside from about three x-men are gonna listen to Scott? I sure as hell aint. Sergeant hawk lent down to my eye level and spat, "you got something to say blue?"
Quickly holding up my hands I stated, "oh no. Please continue. That speech was getting me so pumped up!" To put the icing on the cake I gave a big ass cheesy smile and thumbs up.
"Twenty push-ups! Now!"
"With pleasure." I began my push-ups making sure to go slower than normal as not to draw any unneeded suspicion.
Seeing I wasn't up to anymore bullshit, sergeant hawk continued, "You've got 10 minutes to stow your gear and report to the training field. Blue here will stay and finish. Nobody is to help blue with her gear. Dismissed." Everyone walked off and Kurt gave me a small smile and left as well.
"You're not supposed to be helping me," I sang lightly 7 Pietro picked up my bag and waited as I finished my last few push-ups.
Smirking, he shot back, "well much like this hot girl I know, following the rules isn't on the top of my to do list."
"She sounds badass," I laughed out standing and brushing off my hands. I knew where he was going with this and honestly was bummed out Kurt wasn't the one who had thought to break the rules just to flirt.
Pietro held my bag out to me and looked my body over. "Extremely sexy too."
"I'd probably do her," I joked grasping my bag and going to walk away but Pietro kept a firm grip and jerked me closer so I was right against his chest.
"I'm hoping to," he whispered huskily.
"Yeah?" I whispered back leaning closer. "Too bad she's taken." That said I promptly walked away and to the cabin all the x-men were staying in.
Tye came to my side as soon as I entered and whispered, "I saw that."
Quickly elbowing him in the ribs I sweetly asked, "saw what?"
"Nothing," he coughed out going to sit beside rogue who was glaring at any living thing in her line of vision.
I cuddled up next to Kurt and felt his tail wrap around my waist and wished I could see it but knew there was no way in hell that was happening. Feeling playful I innocently lent my head on his shoulder and when he was paying me no attention I nipped where his neck met his shoulder earning a yelp of surprise and a wide eyed stare. Seeing my smirk his eyes narrowed and got a gleam in them. He suddenly caught my wrists and brought me onto his lap. Laughing I leaned forward and nipped his nose. He grinned and held both of my hands in one of his and tickled my ribs with the free one.
Twisting I brought myself off his lap and under him on the bed where he still had the advantage and continued his assault. Bringing my legs up I wrapped them around his waist and turned us so I was now back on his lap. Looking down on Kurt now I grinned and tickled him. "Gah! Stop alpha, please!" I paused for a second to let him catch his breath. When he had calmed down I reached up and gave a swift pinch of his nipple before scampering out of his reach. Glaring at me playfully and covering his poor nipple he warned, "Careful or I'll do it back." I just stuck my tongue out in reply.
We were brought from our happy flirting by the rest of the x-men flopping down and groaning. "I'm gonna be dead in like two days," kitty whined sitting beside jean on one of the beds and slumping her shoulders. The poor thing was not meant for any kind of boot camp. She's the girly girl not an athlete. Hopefully she won't get too over worked and puke in front of everyone.
"What about me?" Evan exclaimed causing me to roll my eyes. I'd honestly had enough of him and his spoiled ass attitude. "I'm a city kid!" That keeps you from being athletic?
Rogue stood and grabbed her bag and Tye by the collar of his shirt and announced, "I'm going AWAL. Anyone know how to hot wire a school bus?"
Tye raised his hand and called out, "right here!" Only to gag and choke when rogue didn't let go of his shirt collar.
"Hell yeah!" I shouted standing and walking to the door. "Let's get the fuck up out of here!" I was pulled back by Scott who was now in the way of us and our freedom out the door.
"Whoa, whoa, slowdown privates," he soothed but I just gave an unlady like snort at how serious he was taking his group leader thing. "Come on, were not washing out in front of the whole school. Besides, Professor Xavier endorses this place."
Jean stood as well and rogue shared a look with me, neither of us wanting to hear her little speech. We don't care to be perfect over achievers. Please let us do what we would like. "Yeah at least he gave us a choice: survival training here or with wolverine." I gave her a dark look at the way she had basically spat out the idea of training with dad. Just because he wouldn't spoil her ass doesn't mean she should act that fucking way.
"Some choice," kitty muttered crossing her arms.
Scott gave me a supportive smile and urged, "c'mon, we can do this."
Laying out in one of the clearings I thought over some of the things that had been going on lately. I could definitely tell all the changes, well most of them, were for the best. If it weren't for the sudden appearance of everyone else's mutant powers I'd still be stuck with just Jean, Scott, and Tye as my only friends. It wasn't so bad but now I realize that I've also matured some as well. Not that I'm mature but I'm more so than I was before. I heard footsteps behind me and looked to see my favorite fruity fairy boy. "You want something?"
"Yeah, you," he answered seating himself beside me.
"What a charmer," I muttered turning my face back up towards the sun.
Shrugging his shoulders he replied, "Eh, I try."
Laughing and sitting myself up I looked over at Pietro and pointed out, "Y'know you'd be more likable if you weren't so cocky."
"Y'know I really don't care to be likable," Pietro shot back putting air quotes on likable. "I get by just fine without doing so."
Looking over at the albino I muttered, "You sure put up a tough front."
Snorting he rolled his head back on his shoulders and shot back, "kind of have to when you have magneto for a dad," I bit my tongue feeling bad. "You should know to a degree having wolverine as your daddy dearest."
I gave a nod and a small smile. "True. He can be a hard ass."
"I don't doubt it. I'm still bruised from a punch to the ribs he gave me. "Pietro rubbed his side for emphasis.
"Ha! You poor thing!" I chuckled rubbing his hair.
Slapping my hand away Pietro quickly tried to fix his white locks back to the way they were. "Yes my life is terrible. Laugh it up."
"I will!" I assured before all out attacking his hair.
"Stop! God Damnit! You know how long it takes me to do my hair!"
"I honestly don't give a shit!"
I stared at the rope in front of me and looked down the row of others. We had been split into individual teams and now had to go through an obstacle course. After the rope climbing you went to the wall climb, but after that only the first two could continue because the last two portions were only meant for two. I'm positive the thought going through my mind was the same going through everyone else's ... 'No way in hell.' That is except for Scott and Lance, who seemed to have turned this entire trip into a dick swinging contest.
Kurt looked over at me and smiled before stretching. Doing so allowed me to see every dip and rise of his muscular body thanks to that damn skin tight black biking gear he was wearing. Being the overly stubborn person I am I decided not to give him that point on the score board. I undid the green cargo pants and let them fall revealing the torn up pair of tight jean shorts I had on underneath them. Tye glanced at the sudden color change in his peripheral vision and choked on his own spit. He swore he had burned those things! Last time I had worn them in public he, Scott, and dad had just about killed anyone with a penis in the tri-state area.
With a self-satisfied smirk I pulled my hair up in a messy bun and tied a knot in the back of my tank so that my toned stomach was showing. Just the look he was giving me said, 'let's disappear for the rest of the trip together.' And damn was I willing to take him up on that offer! Turning away so I would keep myself from jumping Kurt right then and there I saw Todd and Pietro staring as well. With an annoyed sigh I wish I had thought that through a bit more. Suddenly an idea popped into my head and I was not hesitant to voice it. "You beat Tye and I'll give you a free pass." He instantly got ready as well as Tye. No way was Kurt gonna miss this opportunity! A free pass meant he could do whatever he wanted whenever he wanted. A shiver went down his spine just thinking of what the experience would be like. I was typically the one in charge but this free pass would put him in the dominance. And damn did he want it!
"And begin!" Sergeant hawk shouted setting us all into motion. Lance and Scott were neck and neck for the lead with Kurt and Tye close behind. I just went along with everything lazily and was in a nice middle. Suddenly there was a loud bang and I almost pissed myself from laughing when I saw what had caused it. Fred had gotten about two feet off the ground when the rope snapped under his weight.
Rubbing his head he looked at sergeant hawk and confessed, "I'm not built for this kind of stuff."
"No shit Sherlock," I snorted done with the rope and about to head to the river where everyone else was waiting to see who would win between Scott and lance, who were finishing the course.
"Enough yapping, blue!" Sergeant hawk shouted pointing to the group. Scott and lance were almost there now.
"Yes, sergeant grouchy ass sir!"
"One lap!" Pietro snickered bringing attention to himself. "You too, prissy pants! After this course!"
We both got to the river same time as Scott and lance. They began to untie the two rafts. Lance looked over to Scott and asked, "You swim?"
Pausing in his work Scott looked at lance suspiciously, "Yeah..."
"Hn, pity." Lance held up his hand and shook the earth Scott was standing on making him fall into the water. Shouts of indignation came from the x-men until an optic blast tipped over lances raft allowing Scott to take the lead and win.
"Hell yeah!" I laughed out joining my group and congratulating Scott.
Fred then came waddling over instantly setting me on edge. Sticking a chubby finger in my face he said, "That loser Scott should have lost and you know it."
"I know you should get a hold of your delusions!" I growled back not at all threatened by the fat ass.
Pietro stepped up beside Fred and stated, "Just because he slipped in the bath he went ballistic!"
"Slipped?" Kurt asked incredulously. "More like avalanched!"
"He stole that first place ribbon!" Todd added into the oncoming argument.
"Like hell he did!" Tye shot back.
Rogue got in Todd's face and threatened, "You want that ribbon so bad ill pin it to your forehead freak." Everyone set into a giant heated debate throwing insults to each other.
Thankfully Sergeant Hawk stepped in before any powers could be used. Blowing his whistle he stalked up to the now quiet group of teens. "Everyone has one lap around the field and sixty push-ups!" Looking at Pietro and I he added, "Blue and prissy pants will have an extra lap." He blew the whistle again and sent us all on our way. It was easy enough to get through everything. The only hard part was slowing down so it didn't seem as if we went through military training like this every day back at the institute.
"Now on your feet," Sergeant Hawk commanded once everyone had finished. I pushed myself up and ran a hand through my bangs getting more upset as the day went on. I told them we should have just stayed home. Dad wouldn't have been this bad. All you have to do is offer a beer and the puppy dog eyes and you're off for a good two hours. "Here at Iron Back we've got ways to weed the loud mouths from the tough guys. We fight it out in the wilderness against the wilderness. You grunts want to prove how tough you are?" He asked getting in Lances face, "Fine! First team to snatch the flag I've got planted on Mt. Humiliation and brings it back to me wins."
"Cake walk," Pietro stated smirking. "My team can take a sauna. I'll get it myself."
"Not if I get it first," Kurt challenged.
Sergeant Hawk got between the two boys and quickly laid down the law, "The whole team or no one. As proof I want a snap shot of every member right there at the top." He pointed to the mountain for emphasis. "Are we clear?"
"Sir, yes, sir," Everyone answered still sending annoyed glares to each of the opposing team members in turn.
Seeing this display Sergeant Hawk decided to give us a few moments to calm down before sending us off. The last thing he needed was an investigation of attempted homicide to ruin his business. You'll leave in five from opposite trails. Be ready." With that he walked away the rest of us dispersing seconds after. The groups went to their respective cabins and grabbed a bottle of water to drink while running. I glared over at Scott for getting us into all this mess. I refuse to take any blame considering I had been paying for all my bullshit in laps the whole time. Now because Scott had to show what a man he was I had to scale a mountain. "Why aren't we using our powers in this?" I asked looking around at the others. "I'm just thinking out loud here but wouldn't that make things a whole lot easier. Actually wouldn't staying at home made things a whole lot easier sense we're expected to use our powers in training?"
Jean looked over and replied, "No one else wanted to stay with Wolverine because unlike you, we don't get spoiled by 'daddy dearest'." I just looked at her for a second trying to process what was just said. Me? Spoiled? I may get away with breaking most of the house rules but if there was anything I was pushed harder at than the others it was training. I had to live up to the expectation of being as strong as my dad. He does not believe in going easy in training. I went to say something but the whistle was blown letting us know that it was time to meet at our designated trails and begin the race. While passing Jean I swiftly stepped on her foot before porting ahead of the group just out of sight of Sergeant Hawk. I knew I was on thin ice at this point but I was gonna be a brat, like I apparently was considered around the house, and not care.
Kurt came up beside me and gave a disapproving look. I wanted to glare back but just gave a defeated sigh and looked away. "This is getting ridiculous you know," He stated crossing his arms and looking down at me. I just nodded silently and shoved my hands into the pockets of his pants which I had put back on due to the uncomfortable feeling I was getting from being looked over by the guys from the brother hood. Yes Lance and Pietro are sexy and toad's adorable but still anyone thinking of me in that way but Kurt throws me off. Damnit now I'm like one of those guys who won't even go to a strip club for their wives. I don't wanna be like that! I would like to at least be able to look at the menu even if I can't order.
The whistle blew again and we all took off, Scott and Jean in the lead. Tye, Rogue, Kurt and I were behind them and Evan with Kitty took up the tail. As much as I tried to act tough he laps I had done earlier today were taking a toll on me. Luckily the others didn't seem to notice. The last thing I need is to act like a pathetic weakling after talking like a bad ass to Jean and walking away like a boss. It'd make me look like a poser, can't have that. My reputation is very important to me and I don't need it trashed over something this stupid. I could always build it back up by getting drunk and running through the city naked looking for Waldo.
I had to stop real quickly to keep from passing out. Bending over I took a few gulps of air before catching back up with the other three. "You ok?" Rogue asked looking back at me with a concerned face. She just now realized that I had stopped. I gave a terse nod and kept my thoughts on keep ing my breathing calm rather than talking and wasting precious oxygen. "Kurt keep an eye on your girl and make sure she doesn't pass out yeah?" She asked the blue elf jokingly and went a few feet ahead with Tye. Kurt stuck his tongue out at her and looked me over.
"You sure you're alright?"
I glared ahead and said, "Fuck this I'm porting." It was an empty threat but got my point across just the same. My point being, I'm tired and about to pass out so catch me if I do cause I don't want my face to get fucked up by hitting the ground. He chuckled and grabbed my hand bamfing ahead to in front of Rogue and Tye to give me a quick breather. "We didn't do this," he pressed sitting down next to me and catching some breath himself. After a minute the others came around the corner and we hid from Scott and Jean to keep from getting chewed out and hopped back in next to Tye and Rogue.
"All better now?" Tye asked bitterly not happy about having to get sweaty and having his hair stick to the back of his neck. It felt weird and nasty. He would pay to go home right now and take a shower.
Scott stopped up ahead and waved for the rest of us to go on shouting what was supposed to be encouraging words. "Come on! Let's pick it up! We're almost there!" I rolled my eyes and growled at him passing with a good hiss in his direction. He ignored me or at least pretended to letting all the x-men pass before speeding and taking place in front of us all.
"What's with Mr. Decathlon?" Rogue bit out.
Tye panted from beside her and answered, "The dude just wants to beat Lance and show off for Jean." He never liked Scott but he also never disliked him either. This was about to put Scott on the top of Tye's hate list though. We all honestly just wanted to port to the top of the mountain and get it over with. We were the ones who wanted to stay home. With showers and beds, and a damn mansion you could hide in and bribe the drill sergeant with beer!
Coming up next to Scott at the base of the mountain Kurt asked, "Spot the flag?" He was hoping that this would be over soon. He hated that I was getting so out of breath. Of course he understood I was asking for it, being a smartass to sergeant Hawk and all, but that didn't stop him from worrying any less.
Scott shook his head and commanded, "Pop up top to see if it's still there." Rogue, Tye, and I glared at Scott for inconsideration. Maybe Kurt didn't want to use his powers for that! Of course the three of us were overlooking the small hypocritical fact that Kurt had used it to get me ahead of the group just a few moments before so I could catch my breath.
"But I thought…." Kurt began looking back at the rest of the approaching group not wanting to be chewed out by the much taller red head making her way over to them. "What about Jean?" he finally asked hoping that remind Scott that his infatuation would be epically pissed at him for having Kurt use his power.
Scott rounded on him and snapped, "Hey! You want to win or not?" obviously Scott didn't care if Jean got upset or not at this point. I would have been happy about that if it weren't for the way he went about it.
Kurt shrunk back and glared not happy about being reprimanded like a puppy. "Ok, fine, but she's not going to like this. I can tell you that." I watched as a puff of black smoke took my boyfriend's place and a few second later it reappeared with him encased within it. "It's there," Kurt began the status report, fighting the urge to sarcastically salute the older teen. "We're very close and no sign of the enemy."
Scott nodded before turning to Evan. "Forget the pitons. Evan, spike a rope up there!" he quickly thrust the rope into Evan's hands. "Time's wasting."
"You sure?" Evan asked not really caring one way or the other. As long as he wasn't the one to take heat for it in the end he'd break whatever rule he could. When Scott gave a serious nod he shrugged and wrapped a rope around a spike from his forearm and muttered, "You look pretty sure to me." He launched the spike a good ways up the mountain and handed the rope over to Scott.
"That flag is ours!" Scott breathed out triumphantly and began to climb up the side of the cliff. He paused when he noticed everyone's unenthusiastic glares, all directed at him. Hopping down he held out the rope to Jean with an apologetic smile, only to be let down when she completely ignored him and began scaling the rock wall on her own. Once we all made it to the top the group took a moment to rest much to Scott's annoyance. He was so close to claiming victory he didn't want to wait. He was itching to rub that flag in Lance's smug face! Suddenly the mountain began to shake and the ledge Tye was laying on crumbled sending him and multiple heavy objects tumbling to the ground. I quickly ported to catch him and returned back to the group before my best friend could be crushed to death. We hugged each other tight and tried to get our breathing back to normal after that spike in adrenaline. "Nice move," Scott complimented causing Tye and I to glare at him, not appreciating the way he just dismissed Tye's near death experience. "That tremor had to be Lance, so they've got to be close. Alpha, Kurt port us to the top."
"No way in hell," I hissed not missing a beat.
Scott turned to me in shock and asked for clarification, "What? You just used your powers!" he argued motioning to Tye and I still holding on to each other.
Jean decided that this was her chance to get her point across to her lover boy. "That was life or death, Scott," she exclaimed placing her hands on her hips in aggravation. She went to continue but I had to interrupt her. As much as her point made since and all I had my own reason for wanting to tell Scott to go suck donkey balls.
Walking up to my older brother I got as close to his face as my short stature would allow. "I've never been one for following the rules and I'm all for free use of our powers out here," I began, ignoring Jeans huff of anger at me cutting her off and the apparent disregard for what Professor Xavier told us, "But I refuse to be used like some common tool for you to win. We're still people Scott! You want tools? Go to Home depot. But if you want team mates who are willing to help you kick Lance's ass then you can apologize to them." Pointing at where the rest of the group was watching I finished, "We'll all be waiting right over there." That said I walked over and sat down next to Kurt, letting what I said sink in to Scott's mind.
It only took a few moments for him to rejoin us and staring down at the ground. We all stood and looked at him waiting for the heart felt speech we all seemed to have a knack for at the most random of times. "I'm sorry," he said and I was hoping he would just leave it at that. The more people started apologizing all amazing and cool like the higher the bar was set for me if I ever fucked up big time… and knowing me that would be happening not too far into the future. "I got kind of out of control with the whole beating Lance thing and had you guys break rules and completely disregarded the fact that it actually put some of you in danger." Running his hand through his hair he gave a huge sigh and continued, "I was chosen to be the leader because I was supposedly the most fit for the job but it turns out that couldn't be farther from the truth. A true leader cares for the people on his team and keeps them safe and doesn't get distracted by petty rivalries." Finally looking up at us with eyebrows creased in worry. "You guys forgive me?"
Suddenly the apologetic teen was tackled to the ground by two certain idiots and was being laughed at and helped up by the rest of the mutants all forgiving him. "Y'know," I stated a matter of factly looking at Scott with narrowed eyes, "It's pretty sad when I'm the one giving moral lessons." The rest of the group all voiced their agreements much to my annoyance. "Hey! You bastards didn't have to agree!" I shouted throwing a tantrum. "I can be good goddamnit! I just choose not to! All of you can go to hell!" I pouted and glared at the others around me as they just laughed at my aggravation. Suddenly there was another tremor knocking a few of us onto the ground and into each other. "What the hell?" I asked and I was sure the others must have come to the same conclusion. There was no reason for Lance to keep causing the earth to shake unless something was up. "Jean, think you could find out what's going on?" I asked not liking the fact I couldn't do it on my own but Chazz was the big telepath now and I was stuck with just my three elements left. Nodding her head Jean froze for a second focusing on finding Lance's mind and figuring out what was happening.
As it turned out those idiots had tried to cheat and got themselves stuck underground somewhere. We had all split up to go looking for them. I was all for finding them after we got the flag and picture but the fact that Lance being stupid and causing another tremor would bury them alive and kill them being too big a risk led us to splitting off and finding them first. I was trying to sniff them out but because they were underground I couldn't distinguish any of their scents from that of the dirt… and that's saying something for Fred and Todd, cause they stink like hell. I was all friends and cool with Todd until I found him hiding in my closet. That usually doesn't bother me but he wound up interrupting sexy times with Kurt and that was unforgivable damnit! He could have at least waited to accidentally knock some shit over after we were done. "Over here!" Rogue called out bringing me from my thoughts just in time for me to realize I ran into a damn tree.
Rubbing my aching forehead I joined the others circling an airshaft leading into the mountain. I looked down in the darkness but couldn't make out anything from the black. "You dumbasses all still alive down there?" Tye called down his voice slightly echoing off the rock wall.
"We're caved in!" Todd called up sounding incredibly afraid. When no one answered right away he began to beg sounding as if he was going to cry, "Come one don't leave us down here man!"
I almost fell over in laughter along with Tye and Rogue when Pietro suddenly screamed, "Please, get me the hell out of here!" I felt bad for the fairy boy. He hated any kind of mess and being down in that dirt hole must be causing him to have an anxiety attack. "I can't die yet! Not without at least seeing Alpha naked!"
I blushed and felt my left eye began to twitched as Kurt snarled, "You can stay the hell down there and rot!"
Pushing my over protective elf out of the way I called down the guys, "hold on. We'll get you out."
As soon as we got those idiots out, the unappreciative bastards decided to send Pietro speeding off after the flag. Seeing this and using this as a chance to put his competition in place Kurt bamfed to the top grabbing the flag first. Pietro got a hold of it and second later. The two began a tug of war match over the pole as the rest of us made our way up each using our own methods based on our powers. We figured that at this point it really didn't matter whether we said fuck the rules and acted like the mutants we were. My hair unexpectedly began attacking the rest of my face and eyes when a strong wind twisted around us. Looking through the heavy mass of blue in my way I saw my baby, the x jet, hovering above us. "X-men," Storm's voice called out making all teenagers freeze, "Professor Xavier is in danger… and so is Mystique." The hatch opened and the x-men all ran on followed by a reluctant brother hood. Luckily Tye decided to be a smart bastard and went ahead and snapped a photo of all of us standing around the flag and amazingly enough he snapped it at just the right moment so that it looked as if we were actually all getting along. How he managed that I have no clue in hell, but damn am I grateful he did it.
On our way past the camp Tye and Rogue hung out of the hatch and threw the flag at sergeant Hawks feet along with letting the picture flutter down to him. I was so amused by how well the two got along together. They'd make an adorable couple in my opinion. I liked Rogue way better than Kitty as the girl for Tye. Kitty was cool but her personality didn't click well with Tye's. He needs someone who can deal with his childish antics and give him back some of his own smartass sarcasm. He also needs someone who can deal with his issues and can stay calm through his freak outs and hyper moments… and occasional drunken antics.
The ride back to the mansion was insanity. People were arguing, girls were being inappropriately groped, men were starting fights for the girls getting groped, and most of all everyone trying to pile into the bathroom to get changed just wasn't happening. I enjoyed wearing a uniform with the rest of them now. And mine was definitely the sexiest. Oh yeah, I was ready to kick ass and turn guys on all at the same time! Not that I didn't do that anyways but still, I'm awesome. There also wasn't nearly enough room in the jet for all of us. We were all separated on each side. X-men on one side and evil jerk faces on the other. I was honestly scared that Fred was going to tip over my jet. I made sure his fat ass was sitting on the damn floor. I didn't want him breaking the seats. I didn't feel like being the one dealing with dads bitching ass while fixing it… or the professor's glare. If you ever get one of those you feel like your insides are melting. It's horrible. I've only ever pissed him off that bad once and I never wanna do it again.
As soon as we got to the mansion I ran into the middle of the simulation room and struck a majestic pose. Taking a deep breath I paused and suddenly deflated. Sagging my shoulders I rubbed the back of my head and said, "Yeah, I got nothing heroic to say here." The adults all paused and looked at me with an annoyed glare causing me to put my hands up in defense and back up towards the group and push Tye and Rogue in front of me effectively blocking me from their view. At least I could pause the professor getting crushed from his big ass brother….
Mystique turned to our odd little group and placed her hands on her hips, drawling out, "Well, isn't this a surprise?" Dad looked up from his spot on the ground and seemed to share the same thought. Chazz was just crouching behind Professor Xavier's wheelchair trying to avoid any physical damage. Cain, annoyed with the hiatus we had caused bursting in, went after his target once again. Jean quickly stepped forward and tried to pick him up with her telekinesis, but the strain of his weight was too much for her and, only after lifting Cain a few inches off of the ground, she fainted.
"Cain's helmet!" Dad called out from where Chazz had moved him from laying in the middle of the floor to a safer area against the wall. "Remove it!" We all looked to see the clasps that held the helmet to the rest of Cain's uniform and each quickly tried to think of our own ways to remove it.
Fred ran up to Cain and slammed him into the wall with his stomach. "Unstoppable, meet the unmovable." Kurt then bamfed onto his back while he was still down and undid one of the clasps, unfortunately he wasn't fast enough to get away before Cain was up and grabbing his leg, roughly throwing him away with ease. Cain then knocked Fred into the opposite wall in anger. Scott sent an optic blast but it didn't even seem to affect Cain, who in turn picked up one of the mechanical arms of the simulation room and threw it at the teen. Lance then shook the room causing Cain to fall onto his knees giving Pietro enough time to undo another clip before he too was thrown away. Kitty and Rogue each pulled one of Cain's feet through the floor trapping him for a short time.
"I got this one!" Tye called easily maneuvering up to the helmet as an ottsel and avoiding any swinging fists.
I ported and undid the last one and, letting my guard down, shouted, "Last one!" Cain shot out his arm and caught me in the side sending me flying away skidding on my side before halting a few feet away. Kurt quickly helped me up as Todd wrapped his tongue around Cain's helmet form his spot along the wall and yanked it off before Cain had a chance to try and redo any of the clips. Angered Cain swiftly turned to the professor to finish what he came here to do. Looking sadly at his brother the professor muttered a quick apologies before sending multiple mental blasts to Cain's mind. We all watched anxious as it seemed he wouldn't stop but just before reaching Xavier, Cain fell to the ground unconscious. All the teens jumped and celebrated in joy momentarily forgetting the enemy lines drawn between the groups. I turned and gave Kurt a big kiss caught up in the cheering before swiftly pulling away with a pause. Giving me an inquiring look he tilted his head in confusion. "Did you beat Tye in the course?" I asked with complete seriousness.
A smirk made its way across his blue furry face and answered, "Damn right I did." He then pulled me forward into an even deeper kiss that sent my hair rising and shivers down my spine.
"C'mon boys," Mystique ordered exiting the room and making us all sober up and hate each other again. "Let's get out of here before you're invited to a slumber party." Pietro looked me over an made a comment about wishing it could happen just for myself and him, sending Kurt into over protective mode. He stood in front of me blocking Pietro's view and let out a deep growl. I just stood on my tip toes and waved to Pietro over his shoulder. Then wrapped my arms around Kurt's neck and bit lightly on his shoulder causing him to shudder in pleasure at the sudden intimate gesture.
The x-men watched as the last of the brotherhood walked out the simulation room. "Hey Summers!" Lance called out walking over and giving Scott a side glance. "As group leader, you're only half bad." We all smirked and smiled at his attempt to hide the compliment.
Scott smiled and offered, "Well then next time you can call the shots."
"Trust me, there won't be a next time," Lance called over his shoulder and exited the room.
Scott and I stood next to each other at the entrance of the room that confined Cain. Dad was just a few steps behind the professor who was having a few last thoughts about his half-brother. "You can't control the will of other Charles," Dad offered his advice knowing Xavier was torn up over how things turned out for his family, "They do what they want." I glanced over at Scott to see if he was listening to what dad was saying as much Xavier was. Scott had good intentions, he wanted everyone to agree and get along, but only if they went according to his terms. Sometimes he forgot that what makes each person unique and what makes them appealing to others is the contrast in interests and personality. Like how close we were even though we could be complete opposites at times. He was controlled and smooth while I was rough and chaotic but that's what made us such good friends and how our bond grew to be that of a brother and sister. I would do stupid things and try to lead others to follow my example not caring for the consequences and he would try to protect us and ended up teaching me a lot about caring and responsibility. Now I just choose to show it at very inconvenient times.
With a sigh the professor broke me from my thoughts by pressing the button that sent Cain's containment tank underground. "And we do what we have to," he replied to Dad.
"Yeah well," Dad began, seeing that everything here was done and walked to join Scott and I at the door. "You ready? Repairs on Cerebro are waiting."
We all left the room and Scott turned to me and asked, "It felt kind of right didn't it?" I raised an eyebrow in confusion and waited silently for him to explain. "Y'know, us and them, fighting alongside." Running his hand through his hair he implored, "Why can't they just stop drawing battle lines in the sand?"
Thinking back to my talk with Pietro I answered, "Because that's how they've been raised to think. They aren't good enough to be accepted by the world, why be good at all? I sympathized with Pietro on this aspect, which is why I gave him a second chance.
Scott was silent a moment taking in what I had said before pausing and turning to me. "I've been kind of a jerk, huh?"
"Only mostly," I replied looking up at him.
"I'm sorry," he apologized coming to a stop.
"It's ok," I assured him pressing the elevator button. "You don't have to like the fairy, but don't get upset that I do. Kurt can take care of me. And if ir blows up in my face and knocks me on my ass I know I'll have my big brother there to keep me from falling flat."
Scott smiled softly and brought me into a hug. "I love you kido."
Slightly muffled by my face being pressed into his stomach I replied, "I love you too, you tall bastard."
Alpha: And here are the translations as you guys have asked!
Halt die Klappe. – Shut up
Warum ich? – Why me?
Das war nicht sehr nett. – that wasn't very nice.
Ich kann dich nicht hören – I can't hear you