Okay so I am just going to apologise for not updating! I have had so much homework I can't even tell you. I must warn you that the next chapter may take a long time as well because I have exams but I will try to update as soon as possible! Anyway, for now enjoy this chapter! (Its slightly longer than the others) :)
As Erik strode back into the hideout he was greeted with suspicious faces. Erik scowled at them, not happy to be the centre of attention for once and not in the mood to deal with their relentless questions. Only, minutes ago he'd been with Serena, dropping her back to her apartment he knew that she'd missed. Erik couldn't help but enjoy the smile that lit up her face when she stepped back into her apartment. In that moment, he'd almost felt guilty for taking her, but them quickly qlenched his remorse as he knew that if he hadn't they would've never met.
After Serena had gotten over the shock of being back home, she'd given Erik a small smile.
"Thank you." She'd said, her tone genuine.
Erik looked at her seriously, still not quite believing the effect she had on him.
"Your welcome." He said back.
Serena again while trying to calm her racing heart.
After that, their eyes had locked together, tied to each other in an unbound able cord.
They were unaware of how long they stood there, but for both of them it felt like merley a second. In that second, Erik had been paralysed with fear. Fear of what was forming between him and Serena. There were very few things that Erik was afraid of, but become weak and powerless was one of them, which is exactly how he felt with Serena. However, he felt those things in a good way. There was something about Serena that brought out the decency in him and he hated.
He didn't mind being soft towards Serena to a certain extent, but if it effected the way he interacted with others than Erik knew that it was applicable to be alarmed. Yes, Erik had learned that he was capable of feeling something other than hatred, but that didn't mean that he had to forget who he was. He was Erik Lenssherr; Nobody messed with him.
Erik was sure Serena was the only human that he held positive feelings for. His feelings towards her didn't change his descision and he knew that he would still go through with the plan.
Meanwhile, Serena had looked at Erik and thought about how dfferent she felt towards him then compared to when she'd first met him. She'd despised him. But that was before she'd gotten to know him. A part of her wished she'd met Erik under normal circumstances , but then she remembered that she was almost tired of normal.
After they'd broken eye contact, the two had exchanged goodbyes and Erik had drove himself back to where he was then getting subjected to the suspicious glares of his fellow mutants.
"Magneto." Raven barked "Where have you been?"
Erik smirked at Raven's irritated expression, her petulant gaze of on him amusing.
He looked at Emma, who was pouting at him, and then Damian who wore a smirk on his face. Damian looked knowingly at Erik and Erik felt the urge to cause him permant damage.
"Couldn't you live without me for 20 minutes." Erik snapped, but his tone was light and derisive.
Raven glared at him, crossing her arms over her chest.
"Your wish. But seriously where did you go?" Raven replied back.
Both Damian and Emma's eyes widened at the same time, having both took sneak peak at Erik's thoughts. Erik having sensed their presence in his head, gave a low growl. Stepping towards them, menacingly.
"I never figured you had a death wish." He told them both as he grinned evilly.
Emma looked around in panic.
"I am sorry!" She cried "But why did you let her go?"
This just increased Erik's anger. Unlucky for Emma, she wore a metal belt that clung to her hips perfectly. Erik focused his power on the belt and squeezed, making Emma cry out and clutch her abdomen.
"I'll do whatever I want Emma." Erik said in a low, menacing tone.
Before, focusing his power to the metal in Damian's skull, squeezing. Damian cried out in pain and clutched his head. Raven glared at Erik, appalled at his actions.
Though she was used to Erik's temper, she hated it when he inflicted it on others.
"Magneto stop it!" Raven snapped, as Erik increased his pressure.
Raven's command merely fed Erik's anger, nursing it into something bigger. He'd warned Emma that she was never to look inside his head. He was also aware that Damian was intelligent enough to know not to cross Erik.
"Erik, please." Raven pleaded, giving him a desperate look.
Abruptly, something snapped inside of him at hearing Raven use his real name. Raven had been the only one he'd trusted for a long time and before Serena she was the only one he would show a little bit of kindness to. Reluctantly Erik released his hold, causing Damian and Erik and to gasp in relief.
"Do that again and your dead." He warned both of them, striding out of them room.
Raven gave a side glance at Damian and Emma to check that they were completely alright before following after Erik. Erik strode through the metal doors and up to the elevator which took them out of their living quarters above the hideout.
Raven ran after him, only just catching up to him as he entered the elevator. There was silence for a moment as they stood side by side. Raven glanced at Erik, wanting to speak but not knowing how to phrase it. Erik remained silent in anticipation, sensing that Raven was about to bombard him with questions and accusations. The Elevator doors opened and Erik stepped out, Raven trailing behind him. The corridors around them were now filled with cream-coloured wall paper, antique furniture dotted in adequate positions. Below them, the carpet was red and incredibly soft. Erik walked towards his room as Raven finally decided what her next words were going to be.
"So why did you let her go?" Raven asked him.
Erik clenched his jaw, slightly irked by the question. He knew he'd have to be face Raven's questions sooner or later but at that moment, though anticipated, he still didn't want to hear them.
"I think you know why." He said as he opened the door to his room.
Erik's room was simple. There was a large, double bed in the middle of the room with a wardrobe opposite. The rest of room contained various bookshelves.
Erik went and sat on his bed, trying his best to ignore Raven's presence. Raven stepped forward, as if she were about to walk into the room. Erik raised an eyebrow, causing
Her halt in step.
"I don't recall giving you permission to enter." Erik stated.
Raven scowled at him, disobeying him by continuing to walk into the room.
"Don't change the subject. I don't know why you let her go. Please. Enlighten me." Raven said as she folded her arms across her chest.
Erik sighed, knowing that Raven's stubbornness would enable her to wait him out until her confessed.
"I let her go because I could tell that she missed her home." Erik stated with the intention of revealing nothing else.
Raven responded with a sly look. She was aware of Erik's discomfort and intended to use this to her advantage. It was everyday that she got to see him like this and the only thing that seemed to invoke this reaction from him was the subject of Serena.
"And why do care what about what she wants." Raven pressed on, with a smirk on her face.
Erik clenched her jaw, immediately detecting Raven's motives.
"Drop it Raven." He warned her.
This only made Raven more eager to get the truth out of him. She already knew the answer, but she wanted to hear the words directly from Erik's mouth.
"No chance of that Magneto. Come on, spill." Raven pressed.
Erik scowled at her. "No."
Raven narrowed her eyes, slightly amusing Erik with her attempt at a patronizing stare. While under Raven's hostile gaze, Erik contemplated the length's Raven would go to get him to confess. Erik was already uncomfortable with acknowledging his feelings for Serena in his own mind. Confessing to Raven only would only worsen the situation.
All of a sudden, Raven's expression changed abruptly; she grinned at Erik.
"Fine. I'll make it easier for you. You love her, don't you. Just admit it and I'll leave you alone." Raven said.
Erik almost snorted in disbelief but restrained himself. As Raven expected, her remained silent. However, she could tell by the busy expression on his face that he was considering spilling the beans. Erik was trying to conceal his thoughts, but apart of him wanted to talk to someone about what was going on with Serena. These thoughts, made him weak in Erik's eyes, but he didn't think he could contain it any longer.
"I care about her." Erik finally said with gritted teeth.
Raven raised a derisive eyebrow. "Is that it?"
"Don't push me Raven." Erik growled in response causing Raven to laugh.
She put her arm round his shoulder.
"Magneto's in love." She sang.
Erik felt his irritation get the better of him and was about to throw something at Raven with his mutation when Raven suddenly pushed him roughly off the bed and dug her knee onto his back.
"Don't you dare." She warned him.
Erik was in shock, wondering where Raven had learnt to do that.
Raven climbed off him and Erik got to his feet, looking at Raven suspiciously.
"I take Karate Lessons now and then." Raven answered, in response to his gaze.
"Since when?" Erik demanded.
"Since none of your business." Raven snapped in response.
Erik stared at Raven for a moment before shaking his head in awe.
"Get out Raven." He told her as he walked over to his wardrobe.
Raven put her hands on her hips stubbornly. "Why?"
"Because I am meeting Serena soon and plan on getting changed. Unless you want to see me undress?" Erik said mockingly.
Raven shuddered at the thought, looking at Erik distastefully.
"Okay I get the point I am going now. Have fun." She said, winking at him as she walked out the room.
Erik watched her go, his mind wondering to Serena and what would become of them.
When Serena had walked into her apartment, contentment had filled her instantaneously. The faint smell of vanilla that lingered in the air, due to the scented candles that were dotted around the place, was vivid. Serena's nostalgic feelings had almost reached boiling point before Erik suggested that she go home. However, this didn't mean that she'd forgotten Erik. It seemed that not being near him only made her think about him even more than before. Before Serena would've been irked at that fact but she was so preoccupied with her own happiness that she dismissed it instantly. Instead, she had spent the day walking around her apartment, tidying up in places where she thought it was applicable. She read for a little bit and overall just relished in her own company.
When the evening came, She'd wandered over to her wardrobe, trying to decide what to wear for when Erik came round. She wasn't entirely sure what they would be doing, or if it was even a date. All she was aware of was the acceleration of her heart beat every time she thought about it.
After around an hour of searching she finally found an outfit that she thought was appropriate. She then retrieved the rollers that had been locked away in her drawers for ages, having not had a chance to use them, and put them in her hair. Settling into an armchair with the rollers in her hair, Serena pulled a book from her shelf and began to read while she waited for her hair to curl.
She was ready about 2 hour later. Her hair styled and curled, her make up carefully applied, he skin clean and radiant. She hated to admit it, but she was shaking with nerves. She knew what Erik was like. All of a sudden, regret filled her at asking him to her apartment in the first place. It was a spontaneous invitation, one that she couldn't back out of. To try and tame her chaotic feelings, Serena got up and paced, hoping that this would calm her nerves. Just as she'd feared, this only worsened her feelings.
After 10 minutes, the faint knock of the door tore Serena away from her thoughts. Behind the door, Erik stood adamantly, impatiently waiting for Serena to open the door to him. He couldn't help but but curious about what this evening would hold.
A minuscule part of him wanted it to go badly so that he'd have an excuse not to have feelings for her. However, his desire to spend time with her overwhelmed this thought, pushing it into the deep corners of his mind. Serena walked to the door, taking a deep breath before opening the door. Her eyes swept over Erik's tall form, his piercing blue eyes and light brown hair that was slicked back. His clothes were casual, but made him still look very attractive. Serena wondered at that moment how she'd restrained herself when having first encountered Erik. Despite, the fact that she'd hated him back then, it didn't make him any less attractive.
Erik eyes ran over Serena, taking in her curly brown hair and blue eyes identical to his own. Erik had to admit that she looked beautiful, and he could tell that she hadn't even tried to be. Alarm struck Erik as he realised how dangerous this could be, however this alarm was quickly suppressed when Serena spoke.
"Come in." Serena said quietly, concentrating really hard on her words so that she didn't reveal any of her nerves.
Erik obeyed her command stepping into the apartment and automatically walking around to the living room. When he got there, Erik dropped to the floor and settled the wooden box that he'd tucked under his arm onto it. Serena walked in, eyebrows raised at Erik.
"Serena. Speechless. I never thought I'd see the day." Erik chuckled.
Serena scowled at him. "I am not speechless, I am just wandering what your doing."
Erik opened the box and pulled out a chess board along with the pieces.
"Your very inquisitive aren't you." He observed as Serena settled herself opposite him on the floor.
"Its in my nature." Serena replied back, smiling.
Erik smiled in return at this, arranging the chess pieces on the board.
When the pieces were finally in the right place; they started to play.
Throughout the game, Serena kept glancing up at Erik when he wasn't looking, examining the way he scanned the pieces like he was plotting world domination. Knowing him he probably is, Serena thought as she moved one of her pieces. Erik enjoyed watching Serena bite her lip slightly as she contemplated which piece to move. The more he watched her the more he wanted to see more.
Finally, Serena won the game, grinning happily at her victory.
"Now you may be able to move metal, but I beat you at chess." She said proudly.
Erik rolled his eyes, shaking his head at her mockingly.
Serena rose to her feet all of a sudden, causing Erik to look up at her.
"I am going to the toilet, I'll be back in a minute." Serena told him, before departing.
As soon as Serena had disappeared from sight, Erik got up and scanned the books on her shelf. It contained some good books, books that he had never had a chance to read. One book in particular stood out in Erik's eyes, and out of curiosity he pulled it out. It seemed to be an old journal, its pages yellowed and dilapidated.
Erik opened it and started to read.
After he'd read it, his face was burning with rage. Serena's necklace protected her from mutations? And he family had been hunting mutants for centuries?
Realisation settled into Erik. Serena was probably calling some of her family members to tell them that she had the baddest mutant alive with her alone. Erik couldn't believe what he'd read, yet it was right there in front of his eyes. The anger and betrayal he felt was overwhelming he gripped the bookshelf in order to get it under control. A lamp with a metal pole attached to it started to shake convulsively as Erik grew angrier. He focused his mutation on the lamp and made it fall roughly to the ground.
It was then that Serena came running from the toilet, her pretty face scrunched up in confusion.
"Erik, what's going on?" She asked him, her tone worried.
Erik clenched his fist, making the bracelet around Serena's wrist tighten. Serena gasped, clawing at her wrist, while staring at Erik wide-eyed at his behaviour. Serena's face pricked at Erik's heart strings, but he ignored it, reminding himself that she was a traitor.
"So you're a mutant hunter?" Erik said casually, as he watched her struggled.
Serena gasped through the pain. "I-I don't know what your talking about."
Erik grabbed the journal and threw it at her.
"This!" He snapped. "This is what I am talking about. You let me down Serena. That was your biggest mistake."
Erik made the bracelet tighten itself even more, pushing itself even more into Serena skin.
"Erik!" She cried out. "Erik, stop it!"
The sound of her cry halted him, releasing his hold on her wrist. Serena clutched her arm to her chest, staring at Erik with fearful and hatred eyes.
Erik stared at her back, no longer seeing the women who he'd come to have feelings for.
"Goodbye Serena." He said adamantly, before stalking out of the room and slamming the door shut behind him.
When he was gone, Serena picked up the journal and read it, gasping as she did so.
Unluckily, she'd taken the necklace off just before she went in the shower before Erik came and forgot to put it back on. She was hurt and appalled by his behaviour, and at the same time she had no idea to react, so she sank to the floor, and put her head in her hands.
As Erik drove back to the hideout, he felt ashamed for how he'd treated Serena. He'd let his anger control him, however that still didn't excuse her betrayal. Erik didn't know how to handle his feelings so he just drove, and carried on driving until he felt like himself again.