But strictly speaking, sometimes, Erik came first as well. Because even if the author tried to put some order in their lives, in the end, they didn't live in a dictionary.

Erik goes missing one morning after the routine telepathic conversations with Charles after two months after Apocalypse's defeat. When the X-Men find Erik in Stryker's cells, he is devastated in body and mind. Charles takes it upon himself to heal his old friend, but when sentiment turns into something deeper, will the telepath be able to accept all that there is of Erik Lehnsherr?

Lightbulbs flash, journalists shout – she's blinded and deafened all at once. She reaches out towards the man next to her and everything focuses when she feels the warmth of his hand in hers. Modern Royalty AU. Victoria/Melbourne

Melbourne feels the first stirrings of alarm. "Has anyone seen the queen since the forest?" he asks, calmly and clearly, but with a hard tinge to his voice that betrays the seriousness of the situation. They all shake their heads, slowly and with a dawning comprehension that something has gone very wrong. Victoria/Melbourne - Episode 4: 'The Clockwork Prince' Fix-It

Their argument in the woods brings her back to her senses – Albert will not suit her. But dear Lord M is another matter entirely. Victoria/Melbourne.

"Do not ask me to stay, I beg of you Ma'am." "Why?" "Because if you ask me to stay then I will not be able to refuse." After a rebuke from the newly arrived Albert sends Victoria storming from the room she is comforted by Lord M and comes to a decision about the future. Victoria/Melbourne

Societal rules would tell her that what is between them is wrong. But she cannot think that – madness it might be but it is heaven too. Victoria/Melbourne

A continuation of X-Men Apocalypse ending. However, there's more than just Moria. There is Erik, and Raven, and his first family. Mutant and Proud. Charles misses the good days. He doesn't mean to let his memories of that dread day on the beach escape him.

Could true love grow where hatred thrives? Knock Out never thought that something like this could happen to a mech like himself. Rated T