"Please make yourself comfortable, Raven," said Xavier, motioning to a chair in front of him. "The others should be here soon."
"Thank you," she said as she took a seat near Logan.
"I'm sure you know us already. I don't know what your reasons are, but we do have a couple of questions we have to ask you."
"Yeah, like for one why did you attack us?" asked Evan as he entered living room.
"I see you're all okay, so take a seat please," said Xavier. Everyone complied and scattered around the place.
"I will only answer the questions I see fit," said Raven. "My time is limited, so please ask quickly and allow me to go on my way, you can ask me all the question you can possibly fit in 20 minutes, so....talk fast."
"Very well, let's begin," said Xavier.
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"Why did you attack us?" asked Evan.
"I already said I won't answer that. Next question," she answered without looking at him.
"Then, why did you protect us?" said Scott.
"I've got my own reasons. There's a threat coming and I have to be sure that you'll be able to defend yourselves," she said and closed her eyes.
"What kind of threat would that be?" said Xavier, thoughtfully.
"Can't say," she answered still with her eyes closed.
"Can't or don't wanna?" asked Rogue.
"What difference does it make?" she answered, dryly.
"Ah don't know. Ah thought ya were gonna give us a little more explanation than that," said Rogue, angrily. She thought about leaving the room but didn't want to. She certainly wasn't going to ask her any other questions.
"Nineteen minutes," said Tom.
"Why did you, like, save me?" said Kitty.
"You're important to Logan," she said sensing the change in energy of the room.
"What's your relationship to Logan?" asked Xavier, still trying to find something on her mind.
"....," she paused and looked at him. "Why don't you ask him?"
Logan looked down and shoved his hands on his pockets.
"Who's Daniel?" asked Kurt, trying to make things move forward.
"My other half. He lives inside of me like a parasite. I don't know how to get rid of him, but I do know that most of my strength and knowledge comes from him. He's the reason I run, but he's also the reason I survive."
"Why did he call you 'Gene 7205'?" asked Jean.
"That's the name I was given the moment I was created. His name is Gene 7896. We're brother and sister, actually. Taken from the same donors, for comparison's sake."
"Created?" said Hank, interested.
"Long story. I won't have time or the knowledge to complete it all."
"Who's Tom?" Ororo asked.
"My controller. He keeps an eye on everything inside of me and he also helps me figure out things."
"Like a way of getting inside the mansion without being detected by Cerebro," Logan commented under his breath, just loud enough for Raven to hear.
"Tom has control over satellites, most computers, the internet, electrical systems, and everything electronic in between the realms," she said ignoring Logan's disapproval and anger, as well as his comments.
"So, he's, like, a super-genius? How does he do it?" said Kitty.
"Easily, my dear Feline. I am hooked up to a computer that was constructed especially for me. Much like Cerebro's systems were constructed for Xavier," Tom's heavy British accent filled the room.
"That was Tom."
"Jolly good to meet you, ladies and gents.....and Logan," Tom added, sarcastically.
Logan just a grunted.
"Whah are ya gonna do now?" said Rogue, with disdain.
"Wait."
"For what?" asked Kurt.
"For something to happen. I need to know what is it that is coming for you."
"We can take care of ourselves, you know?" Evan commented, proudly.
"Sure ya can, bub. Look, don't get in my way and I won't get on yours. I can't say what is threatening you or what's gonna happen, but it's big and none of ya are prepared for it. Meanwhile, get on with your lives and let me do my job," said Raven, showing an obvious connection to Logan.
"I'm sure you will find this house comfortable and it will suit all your needs," Xavier tried, checking his watch for how much time left.
"I ain't staying with ya. I got my own things to do," said Raven, trying to change her speech.
"Fifteen minutes," reported Tom.
"Another question, what happened to that team you were leading?" asked Scott.
"I don't know. I haven't heard of them as of lately. I can't say they're up to something good but I'm sure Myst is taking good care of them."
"Ya hang around him a lot, dontcha?" said Logan.
"And what's that supposed to mean?"
"Forget it. It's not like my opinion ever matter to ya," Logan said, bitterly.
"Logan, if you have a problem then just tell me."
"Humph...I got a problem alright. Just tell me what were ya doing with that psycho in a monkey-suit?" Logan faced her.
"I think he's talking about Sabertooth," Tom intruded.
"Stay outta this," Raven snapped.
"Fine, I was just trying to help," said Tom.
"I don't know what you want from me, Logan."
"Yea, right."
Xavier looked at one and the other trying to figure out how to approach the next question. "I'm sorry to interrupt, but I really wish we could continue."
"I'm sorry, Professor. I'm sure Logan will behave from now on, or he will be sorry. I know as much about him as he does about me, but we both do know how to weaken and destroy the other."
"I wish you could elaborate," said Xavier.
"Patience. Now continue."
"What are your powers exactly?" asked Ororo.
"They're many, the ones I use the most are the ones you've seen during the battle outside, control over matter and energy, but I try to use my fighting skills the most."
"Controlling matter? I'm not familiar with that concept," said Hank thoughtfully.
"It's kind of a variation of Jean's telekinetic powers. I can see matter atoms, change it's formula enough to make it become either liquid or solid. I can also use energy to regroup it into any shape I please. As far as energy goes, I can only control my own but I am able to recognize people through their energies once I get it registered on my memory bank."
"You talk about yourself like you're a machine or something. Why is that?" asked Xavier.
"Well, mostly because I am."
"No, ye're not," said Logan.
"Logan, we've settled on this. I am a machine, that's how I was created, that's why I was created." She turned to the others. "I was created for Zhar, I am pretty sure of that. He wanted someone that would replace his entire army in a sense that it would be ok for that person to kill and die. That's why I was created. I don't care about it much, but it's the truth."
"That's a bit extreme, isn't it?" said Xavier.
"I don't think so. It's simply the truth."
"Something bothers me though. When Daniel took over, he said that you wouldn't let him use his powers if Rogue and I weren't safe. If you're so ruthless, why did you do that for us?" asked Scott
"I've got my own reasons," said Raven closing her eyes again.
"And that's all you're telling me?" exclaimed Scott.
"Pretty much," she said, mockingly.
"This is ridiculous!! Professor, if you don't mind, I'm leaving," said Scott, stomping out of the room.
"A bit of a hothead, isn't he?" she said looking after him.
"Well, he's got enough reason to be," said Jean, angrily.
"And just what do you mean?" said Tom.
"Tom....," Raven said quietly.
"I mean that first you invade Cerebro, take over and threaten us. Then you attack us, hurt the Professor, and leave without saying anything. And now you save us and expect us to be happy with the half-answers you're giving?" said Jean.
"Yes, and you should. If Raven had not interfered, you'd all be dead meat by now. Especially you, red," said Tom, challengingly.
"Tom."
"Huuhh....What's that supposed to mean?" said Jean.
"I mean, the Psepclips didn't want you. They wanted Raven, because she's the Oracle and she's the only one strong enough to defeat the Technarchs in one blow. She could face their entire army and still come up victorious. I don't care what you do or say, she's the only one from this bunch of little children that could possibly stand a chance against anything or anyone that proves capable to be the least bit of a quote, unquote, 'threat'. And you people should be very thankful that she's at least answering some questions, normally she wouldn't do even that, let alone be thankful for protecting you against all those things and Daniel as well," Tom said, proudly.
"THOMAS! That will be quite enough!" Raven roared in the communicator, her eyes were on fire now.
"Fine! The greatest warrior in the universe and you're putting yourself down in front of a bunch of children,"
Jean didn't like being called "child," so she huffed and left the room, in the same manner Scott did.
"Tom, another word from you...."
Communicator: "Connection lost."
"I apologize for Tom's behavior. I'm sure he doesn't mean any of the things he said."
"There is no reason to apologize. He is right, we are in your debt," said Xavier.
"Just don't tell him that. I'll continue answering your questions. You've got some seven or eight minutes left."
"I have one. Like, when we tried helping Rogue, Mr. Logan told us to get away because they were made of adamantium. But you were able to cut it up, even though adamantium is, like, the strongest metal in the world. Like, how did you do it?" said Kitty.
"Steel will cut steel, rock will break rock. The only thing that is different is how big the other rock is or how much force is applied to the steel. This is one of the many things my sensei taught me. My scythe is made out of adamantium too, it's purely and totally adamantium, so I have the bigger rock. Recently, my whole skeleton was laced with adamantium, so now I have the force as well."
"You were laced with adamantium too?" asked Hank.
"Yes, it's a rather long story. Either way, normally I'd just run and try to make the Destroyers follow me, then I'd hide until they gave up their search. This was the first time I ever faced a Destroyer and came out victorious."
"Had you not won the battle, what would've happened?" asked Ororo, seriously.
"They would've destroyed everything in sight and taken me into custody."
"To take where?" Kurt said.
"To Zhar's realm. They can go through the realms, the same way I can. I don't know how much I can control their traveling, but I do know that I have to find a way of getting away from them. If they take me in, the balance of the world would be lost, it's another important lesson my sensei taught me while I was growing up."
"You speak very highly of him," said Xavier.
"He was very important to me. He still is," said Raven, looking down.
"Humph," grunted Logan.
"If you don't mind me asking, why do you wear a mask?" said Kurt.
"This mask was made because of a punishment I had to take while being trained by Zhar. I didn't follow his orders and ended up not winning the battle. So, to have an advantage over my opponents, I was to wear this mask that would hide my feminine features and my feelings as well."
"But that was then," commented Logan.
"True. Now I wear it mostly to hide the shame I bear. To allow me to at least leave people alone without having to show them the toll my acts have come to take upon me."
"Doesn't that prevent you from interacting with others?" said Xavier.
"Yes, but it also keeps others from getting hurt."
"Not very effectively," said Logan.
"Logan, would you mind stopping that? Every other little thing I say you have some kind of witty remark to give back. I don't get it, if you have a problem with me, let's solve it the old fashioned way, the way we always solve a problem; otherwise, just hush."
Logan let go another growl.
"I'm sure Logan will stay quiet now," said Raven.
Logan's claws extended, he was ready to strike.
"Yes, well, does anybody have any other questions for Raven?" announced Raven.
Everyone was quiet, looking at Raven and Logan.
"I think that was all. Please keep in touch Raven," Xavier said, nervously.
"I'm not too sure you'd want me to do that. I'm not to be trusted you know, ask Logan, he knows."
Logan let go two more grunts.
"What does she mean, Logan?" said Xavier, looking at Logan.
"Long ago, Logan, remember?" Her eyes narrowed so much that they were barely slits now. "Come on, Logan, think. You remember, right? In Japan, there was you, me, someone else was there too....oh, and let's not forget that there was blood, lots and lots of it....."
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She trailed off as Logan jumped up and attacked her. He was growling and grunting more than ever now. No one dared break them up, but they did follow them very closely. They rolled off the living room back into the foyer. Logan's claws ripped through Raven's clothing and flesh. He put all his anger into her, she blocked and kicked but allowed him to do his worse. They all knew that she could do much worse than that, but for some reason she was holding back her attacks.
Hank motioned that he was going to break them up but Xavier stopped him. He knew how badly the fight had gotten and anyone, that tried doing something to break those two up, would end up badly hurt. Xavier knew well that she could fight better than what she was showing, but also knew that they could both walk away from the worst of the wars. From what he could understand, they were one and the same, but very different at the same time. Their pasts were somehow connected. He wondered how much they knew about each other.
Raven slammed Logan into one of the walls, he pushed her off and slammed her into the stairs. She kicked him in the guts and punched his nose. He caught her arm as another retaliation punch came and slammed her, face first, on another wall. He, then, twisted her arm and caught hold of the other one; just to hurt her more he extended both claws into her sides. With all the strength he could find, he picked her up and threw her out of the door.
As Logan threw her outside, Raven did a back flip and landed on her feet, though her shoulder was torn, her sides were cut, and someone could say that there was more blood on her clothes and on the floor than on her body, and more poured out.
"Stay clear o' here, ya understand?" growled Logan. "I don't want ta see ya close ta any of these kids. Got it?"
"Logan, what is this about?" asked Xavier.
"Ya'll learn soon enough that she ain't ta be trusted. She ain't never done something ta benefit someone other than herself. She ain't never thought of anyone other than herself. She's a sniveling weasel who will trample anyone or anything she sees. She ain't much different from Daniel. The only thing is that she likes people ta suffer fer longer, eh? Ain't that right, Raven?"
Raven looked on. Her face always the same, never changing, her eyes concentrated on Logan.
"Your time is up," she said, without displaying any signs of emotion.
She turned and walked away. No one could know her thoughts, no one wanted to know them either.
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"Why do you put yourself in such situations?" asked Tom.
"I needed a way of leaving and not having them rely on me for anything, or seek me for answers."
"So you, once again, used Logan to get out of a situation you couldn't think a way out of?"
"Pretty much. I hope he forgives me."
"That'll be hard. You know bringing Yuki's death into the situation wasn't very smart."
"I didn't kill Yuki, you know."
"Yeah, I know but you also don't know if you didn't."
"Either way, I'm sure Logan will hate me for now."
"It's ok, you don't really need his help."
"Are you kidding? Against Magneto I need all the help I can get."
"If it's indeed Magneto that we're to be expecting."
"Uhh....," she groaned. "You know, I hope, for our sake, that you're right."
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And so, with that, Raven walked out slowly; with her own problems to think about, she kept on going. The same way she had for years and years. Without further ado, she kept on walking. Out of the mansion, out of the gates, out of their lives.....for now.
^The End^
"Thank you," she said as she took a seat near Logan.
"I'm sure you know us already. I don't know what your reasons are, but we do have a couple of questions we have to ask you."
"Yeah, like for one why did you attack us?" asked Evan as he entered living room.
"I see you're all okay, so take a seat please," said Xavier. Everyone complied and scattered around the place.
"I will only answer the questions I see fit," said Raven. "My time is limited, so please ask quickly and allow me to go on my way, you can ask me all the question you can possibly fit in 20 minutes, so....talk fast."
"Very well, let's begin," said Xavier.
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"Why did you attack us?" asked Evan.
"I already said I won't answer that. Next question," she answered without looking at him.
"Then, why did you protect us?" said Scott.
"I've got my own reasons. There's a threat coming and I have to be sure that you'll be able to defend yourselves," she said and closed her eyes.
"What kind of threat would that be?" said Xavier, thoughtfully.
"Can't say," she answered still with her eyes closed.
"Can't or don't wanna?" asked Rogue.
"What difference does it make?" she answered, dryly.
"Ah don't know. Ah thought ya were gonna give us a little more explanation than that," said Rogue, angrily. She thought about leaving the room but didn't want to. She certainly wasn't going to ask her any other questions.
"Nineteen minutes," said Tom.
"Why did you, like, save me?" said Kitty.
"You're important to Logan," she said sensing the change in energy of the room.
"What's your relationship to Logan?" asked Xavier, still trying to find something on her mind.
"....," she paused and looked at him. "Why don't you ask him?"
Logan looked down and shoved his hands on his pockets.
"Who's Daniel?" asked Kurt, trying to make things move forward.
"My other half. He lives inside of me like a parasite. I don't know how to get rid of him, but I do know that most of my strength and knowledge comes from him. He's the reason I run, but he's also the reason I survive."
"Why did he call you 'Gene 7205'?" asked Jean.
"That's the name I was given the moment I was created. His name is Gene 7896. We're brother and sister, actually. Taken from the same donors, for comparison's sake."
"Created?" said Hank, interested.
"Long story. I won't have time or the knowledge to complete it all."
"Who's Tom?" Ororo asked.
"My controller. He keeps an eye on everything inside of me and he also helps me figure out things."
"Like a way of getting inside the mansion without being detected by Cerebro," Logan commented under his breath, just loud enough for Raven to hear.
"Tom has control over satellites, most computers, the internet, electrical systems, and everything electronic in between the realms," she said ignoring Logan's disapproval and anger, as well as his comments.
"So, he's, like, a super-genius? How does he do it?" said Kitty.
"Easily, my dear Feline. I am hooked up to a computer that was constructed especially for me. Much like Cerebro's systems were constructed for Xavier," Tom's heavy British accent filled the room.
"That was Tom."
"Jolly good to meet you, ladies and gents.....and Logan," Tom added, sarcastically.
Logan just a grunted.
"Whah are ya gonna do now?" said Rogue, with disdain.
"Wait."
"For what?" asked Kurt.
"For something to happen. I need to know what is it that is coming for you."
"We can take care of ourselves, you know?" Evan commented, proudly.
"Sure ya can, bub. Look, don't get in my way and I won't get on yours. I can't say what is threatening you or what's gonna happen, but it's big and none of ya are prepared for it. Meanwhile, get on with your lives and let me do my job," said Raven, showing an obvious connection to Logan.
"I'm sure you will find this house comfortable and it will suit all your needs," Xavier tried, checking his watch for how much time left.
"I ain't staying with ya. I got my own things to do," said Raven, trying to change her speech.
"Fifteen minutes," reported Tom.
"Another question, what happened to that team you were leading?" asked Scott.
"I don't know. I haven't heard of them as of lately. I can't say they're up to something good but I'm sure Myst is taking good care of them."
"Ya hang around him a lot, dontcha?" said Logan.
"And what's that supposed to mean?"
"Forget it. It's not like my opinion ever matter to ya," Logan said, bitterly.
"Logan, if you have a problem then just tell me."
"Humph...I got a problem alright. Just tell me what were ya doing with that psycho in a monkey-suit?" Logan faced her.
"I think he's talking about Sabertooth," Tom intruded.
"Stay outta this," Raven snapped.
"Fine, I was just trying to help," said Tom.
"I don't know what you want from me, Logan."
"Yea, right."
Xavier looked at one and the other trying to figure out how to approach the next question. "I'm sorry to interrupt, but I really wish we could continue."
"I'm sorry, Professor. I'm sure Logan will behave from now on, or he will be sorry. I know as much about him as he does about me, but we both do know how to weaken and destroy the other."
"I wish you could elaborate," said Xavier.
"Patience. Now continue."
"What are your powers exactly?" asked Ororo.
"They're many, the ones I use the most are the ones you've seen during the battle outside, control over matter and energy, but I try to use my fighting skills the most."
"Controlling matter? I'm not familiar with that concept," said Hank thoughtfully.
"It's kind of a variation of Jean's telekinetic powers. I can see matter atoms, change it's formula enough to make it become either liquid or solid. I can also use energy to regroup it into any shape I please. As far as energy goes, I can only control my own but I am able to recognize people through their energies once I get it registered on my memory bank."
"You talk about yourself like you're a machine or something. Why is that?" asked Xavier.
"Well, mostly because I am."
"No, ye're not," said Logan.
"Logan, we've settled on this. I am a machine, that's how I was created, that's why I was created." She turned to the others. "I was created for Zhar, I am pretty sure of that. He wanted someone that would replace his entire army in a sense that it would be ok for that person to kill and die. That's why I was created. I don't care about it much, but it's the truth."
"That's a bit extreme, isn't it?" said Xavier.
"I don't think so. It's simply the truth."
"Something bothers me though. When Daniel took over, he said that you wouldn't let him use his powers if Rogue and I weren't safe. If you're so ruthless, why did you do that for us?" asked Scott
"I've got my own reasons," said Raven closing her eyes again.
"And that's all you're telling me?" exclaimed Scott.
"Pretty much," she said, mockingly.
"This is ridiculous!! Professor, if you don't mind, I'm leaving," said Scott, stomping out of the room.
"A bit of a hothead, isn't he?" she said looking after him.
"Well, he's got enough reason to be," said Jean, angrily.
"And just what do you mean?" said Tom.
"Tom....," Raven said quietly.
"I mean that first you invade Cerebro, take over and threaten us. Then you attack us, hurt the Professor, and leave without saying anything. And now you save us and expect us to be happy with the half-answers you're giving?" said Jean.
"Yes, and you should. If Raven had not interfered, you'd all be dead meat by now. Especially you, red," said Tom, challengingly.
"Tom."
"Huuhh....What's that supposed to mean?" said Jean.
"I mean, the Psepclips didn't want you. They wanted Raven, because she's the Oracle and she's the only one strong enough to defeat the Technarchs in one blow. She could face their entire army and still come up victorious. I don't care what you do or say, she's the only one from this bunch of little children that could possibly stand a chance against anything or anyone that proves capable to be the least bit of a quote, unquote, 'threat'. And you people should be very thankful that she's at least answering some questions, normally she wouldn't do even that, let alone be thankful for protecting you against all those things and Daniel as well," Tom said, proudly.
"THOMAS! That will be quite enough!" Raven roared in the communicator, her eyes were on fire now.
"Fine! The greatest warrior in the universe and you're putting yourself down in front of a bunch of children,"
Jean didn't like being called "child," so she huffed and left the room, in the same manner Scott did.
"Tom, another word from you...."
Communicator: "Connection lost."
"I apologize for Tom's behavior. I'm sure he doesn't mean any of the things he said."
"There is no reason to apologize. He is right, we are in your debt," said Xavier.
"Just don't tell him that. I'll continue answering your questions. You've got some seven or eight minutes left."
"I have one. Like, when we tried helping Rogue, Mr. Logan told us to get away because they were made of adamantium. But you were able to cut it up, even though adamantium is, like, the strongest metal in the world. Like, how did you do it?" said Kitty.
"Steel will cut steel, rock will break rock. The only thing that is different is how big the other rock is or how much force is applied to the steel. This is one of the many things my sensei taught me. My scythe is made out of adamantium too, it's purely and totally adamantium, so I have the bigger rock. Recently, my whole skeleton was laced with adamantium, so now I have the force as well."
"You were laced with adamantium too?" asked Hank.
"Yes, it's a rather long story. Either way, normally I'd just run and try to make the Destroyers follow me, then I'd hide until they gave up their search. This was the first time I ever faced a Destroyer and came out victorious."
"Had you not won the battle, what would've happened?" asked Ororo, seriously.
"They would've destroyed everything in sight and taken me into custody."
"To take where?" Kurt said.
"To Zhar's realm. They can go through the realms, the same way I can. I don't know how much I can control their traveling, but I do know that I have to find a way of getting away from them. If they take me in, the balance of the world would be lost, it's another important lesson my sensei taught me while I was growing up."
"You speak very highly of him," said Xavier.
"He was very important to me. He still is," said Raven, looking down.
"Humph," grunted Logan.
"If you don't mind me asking, why do you wear a mask?" said Kurt.
"This mask was made because of a punishment I had to take while being trained by Zhar. I didn't follow his orders and ended up not winning the battle. So, to have an advantage over my opponents, I was to wear this mask that would hide my feminine features and my feelings as well."
"But that was then," commented Logan.
"True. Now I wear it mostly to hide the shame I bear. To allow me to at least leave people alone without having to show them the toll my acts have come to take upon me."
"Doesn't that prevent you from interacting with others?" said Xavier.
"Yes, but it also keeps others from getting hurt."
"Not very effectively," said Logan.
"Logan, would you mind stopping that? Every other little thing I say you have some kind of witty remark to give back. I don't get it, if you have a problem with me, let's solve it the old fashioned way, the way we always solve a problem; otherwise, just hush."
Logan let go another growl.
"I'm sure Logan will stay quiet now," said Raven.
Logan's claws extended, he was ready to strike.
"Yes, well, does anybody have any other questions for Raven?" announced Raven.
Everyone was quiet, looking at Raven and Logan.
"I think that was all. Please keep in touch Raven," Xavier said, nervously.
"I'm not too sure you'd want me to do that. I'm not to be trusted you know, ask Logan, he knows."
Logan let go two more grunts.
"What does she mean, Logan?" said Xavier, looking at Logan.
"Long ago, Logan, remember?" Her eyes narrowed so much that they were barely slits now. "Come on, Logan, think. You remember, right? In Japan, there was you, me, someone else was there too....oh, and let's not forget that there was blood, lots and lots of it....."
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She trailed off as Logan jumped up and attacked her. He was growling and grunting more than ever now. No one dared break them up, but they did follow them very closely. They rolled off the living room back into the foyer. Logan's claws ripped through Raven's clothing and flesh. He put all his anger into her, she blocked and kicked but allowed him to do his worse. They all knew that she could do much worse than that, but for some reason she was holding back her attacks.
Hank motioned that he was going to break them up but Xavier stopped him. He knew how badly the fight had gotten and anyone, that tried doing something to break those two up, would end up badly hurt. Xavier knew well that she could fight better than what she was showing, but also knew that they could both walk away from the worst of the wars. From what he could understand, they were one and the same, but very different at the same time. Their pasts were somehow connected. He wondered how much they knew about each other.
Raven slammed Logan into one of the walls, he pushed her off and slammed her into the stairs. She kicked him in the guts and punched his nose. He caught her arm as another retaliation punch came and slammed her, face first, on another wall. He, then, twisted her arm and caught hold of the other one; just to hurt her more he extended both claws into her sides. With all the strength he could find, he picked her up and threw her out of the door.
As Logan threw her outside, Raven did a back flip and landed on her feet, though her shoulder was torn, her sides were cut, and someone could say that there was more blood on her clothes and on the floor than on her body, and more poured out.
"Stay clear o' here, ya understand?" growled Logan. "I don't want ta see ya close ta any of these kids. Got it?"
"Logan, what is this about?" asked Xavier.
"Ya'll learn soon enough that she ain't ta be trusted. She ain't never done something ta benefit someone other than herself. She ain't never thought of anyone other than herself. She's a sniveling weasel who will trample anyone or anything she sees. She ain't much different from Daniel. The only thing is that she likes people ta suffer fer longer, eh? Ain't that right, Raven?"
Raven looked on. Her face always the same, never changing, her eyes concentrated on Logan.
"Your time is up," she said, without displaying any signs of emotion.
She turned and walked away. No one could know her thoughts, no one wanted to know them either.
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"Why do you put yourself in such situations?" asked Tom.
"I needed a way of leaving and not having them rely on me for anything, or seek me for answers."
"So you, once again, used Logan to get out of a situation you couldn't think a way out of?"
"Pretty much. I hope he forgives me."
"That'll be hard. You know bringing Yuki's death into the situation wasn't very smart."
"I didn't kill Yuki, you know."
"Yeah, I know but you also don't know if you didn't."
"Either way, I'm sure Logan will hate me for now."
"It's ok, you don't really need his help."
"Are you kidding? Against Magneto I need all the help I can get."
"If it's indeed Magneto that we're to be expecting."
"Uhh....," she groaned. "You know, I hope, for our sake, that you're right."
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And so, with that, Raven walked out slowly; with her own problems to think about, she kept on going. The same way she had for years and years. Without further ado, she kept on walking. Out of the mansion, out of the gates, out of their lives.....for now.
^The End^