UnityXCh1 Unity X 5


Okay, New chapter, blah blah blah. Well anyway, my characters are mine, Marvels characters are theirs. Simple as that, so don't sue, my bank account is empty so you wouldn't get anything.

CHAPTER 5

 Terri returned minutes later with Paly clutching one leg and Samara clinging to the other. Don't suppose you could surgically cut them off do you? Terri said as Beast tried to hide a smile. Terri wasn't enjoying herself. Don't laugh, their tied around me so tight I think they've cut off circulation. I'm also worried that ones gonna pea for fear and I don't have money for yet another pair of leather pants. She bent down and tried to loosen the grip of the children, but failed.

Calm down, children. I won't hurt you.

He's a doctor, like Carmen, just bigger and fuzzier. Terri tried to coax them off her legs. Their grip loosened. But it was when Beast got two lolly pops from a desk and said that they could have them if they were good patients that they let go. At the end Beast was happy he got to do the physicals, Terri was happy that she could walk, and the children were happy that they had lolly pops.

Beast got up with all the folders under his arm. The children were now hyper and were climbing on him. He didn't mind but Xavier had telepathically called him to see if he was done. I have to see the Professor now. If you know your way back... Hank didn't get it out because Samara covered his mouth and giggled and the muffled sound.

I'll walk with you. They are sure to follow anyway and I'll try and make sure they don't cause trouble. Terri stood up from a seat on the floor and followed Hank. She tried to keep the kids calm, but they climbed on him anyway. Terri held the physicals in her arms so Hank would drop them. When they came to Xaviers office Hank put the children on the floor and they began to chase each other. Terri handed over the physicals. Thank you Ms. Brite. And I'll try to remember not to give them lolly pops to often.

Yeah, if I happen to get overweight any time soon just give them some lolly pops and send me after them. They both grinned. Terri noticed the children getting out of sight. See ya later Hank. Terri began to go after the two figures at the end of the hall. She didn't know what chaos they were planning. Hank turned and knocked on the door and entered at the enter call.


So she seems to have had many injuries. Her healing factor healed all of that. Hank said after reporting on Terri's broken bones and scars.

What about the scar on her forearm. Did you check like I asked you to? said the Professor.

Yes it seems she does have a scar. It's pretty visible. Something had to have cut it deep to leave a scar, especially when she has a healing factor. Do you know anything Professor?

I may. I'll find out more from her in a meeting with her later. Well what about the others. the Professor changed the subject a little.

They all seem in good health. All have a few scars or had broken bones. Celeste, as you know is blind. By the look of her eyes I would have thought that she was a mutant. They are pure white, like Storm's when she calls upon her weather powers. She told me she senses things about people. Their personalities, their feelings, their

Scott interrupted.

Yes, that's how she put it.

Is she a mutant? asked Ororo.

No, she has no X-factor. Therefore, it's just a special ability.

And the others? Scott said.

Well Casey seems to use a higher portion of her brain. She is very intelligent for her age. Carver is pretty strong and has several burn marks. I asked him about them. He said he does a lot of construction and electrician work.

And the kids? I know you just love them climbing one you Beast, or should we call you big blue teddy ape? Jean smiled. Hank shook his head and smiled as well.

They are both happy and healthy. Paly is normal. He likes to make people feel the same way he does, happy. Samara is a mutant. Her features are obvious of that. She has webbed hands and feet, they appear to help in her swimming. Also her skin becomes slick when it's wet. This makes her like a torpedo in water. Least that's what I think. I shall take her to the pool one day and test that theory. She seems to have powers that have not come yet. They probably won't until puberty.

Well, feel free to use the pool. I believe that we could use some dinner. The Professor rolled from behind his desk. The other adults nodded and followed him out the door and made their way to the cafeteria.


After dinner, Hank watched the children run around outside before the sun went down. Terri went to Xavier's office to talk about the Unity School, other people at the school, her, her powers; basically everything.

He was seated behind the desk where he usually is and she was in a large leather chair, which she found very comforting. Celeste would join them in a little while. He would see Samara in the morning, when Terri brought her, Carver, and Casey.

the Professor started, How long have you been at that school? You seem to like it there.

Yes I do like it there. I have been there for three years. They taught me to control my powers, the ones that Lily didn't know about yet.

What are those? The powers I mean.

I learned to control my jumping and when my strength got even stronger I learned to control it. I learned to control most from Lily.

You mentioned Lily twice already. Who was she?

Well I guess I should begin from the beginning, huh? she looked at the Professor in the eye. He grinned, That's usually the best place to start. And If you trust me, tell me everything this time. Terri noticed the kind look in his eyes and she realized that she did trust him. She took in a big breath before starting. Xavier listened intently.

I was born Boonville, NY on New Years Eve. My mom died not long after I was born. Her body wasn't meant for kids. She had already survived three others, my brothers, but she couldn't take a fourth. I lived with my dad until I was three. He started drinking, I remember. It was so long ago, but I still remember. He would try and beat me, He hit me a couple of times, but my brothers stopped him. He just hit them for stopping him. When I was three, me and my siblings were put up for adoption.

I was adopted first, but the people who adopted me didn't want four children. I lived with those people until I was eight. When I was eight, I was always running around. I kept braking things on accident. I always said sorry, my mom' Shelly seemed to know it was an accident but her dad' Michael always had a little annoyance, aggravation, and anger in his eyes. One night, after I broke the lamp, I heard them talking, or mom was talking, dad was yelling. He said that I was nothing but trouble, that I did nothing but cause trouble. I cried as I packed a duffle bag. I ran. I figured I'd find my brothers or something.

I wandered around one night, when I was nine, a gang tried to rape me. I heard a voice from behind me. It was kind, like yours. Professor smiled and let her continued, Anyway, I saw a shadow of a woman with a cane of some sort before I blacked out. I woke up in a small room. A woman was caring to my wounds. She said her name was Lily. I told her my name. She helped me. She taught me self defense and when I got my powers at 12, she taught me how to control them. She taught me how to use them to protect myself and others. She died soon after. She was old. I was there next to her. She said I wasn't her little black cub anymore, That I was growing up. She said I was now the Blackwolf. The name stuck. Before she died she gave me this. Terri pulled a dagger with a black handle with silver stars on it. I was 13 then. I put on my trench coat, and packed a few pairs of leather pants and shirts, a stick of black eyeliner, any money left over, the dagger, and Lily's photo. I ran.

I had run to New York. I joined gangs and helped people on streets. I left because they had beaten up a girl because she was a mutant. Also in NY city I was kidnapped. I don't know why I wasn't being aware of my surroundings, but because I wasn't I was knocked out and taken to some torture room. I don't know where. I was there for six months. I could tell by the tiniest window high above my cell. It was a new moon out. I saw six more moons before I left. I was beaten. They wanted me dead because I was a mutant. Her voice was beginning to stumble. One night, the night after the sixth new moon from the one I saw on the first day, I got so mad I broke the steel braces that held me and I killed the men in the room. I found my stuff. It was all there. Eve my dagger. I ran from there. I caught a ride in the back of a pick up. The driver didn't see me. I was bleeding bad. My healing factor was working, but slowly.

I found myself in Kingston, New York. While I was on the streets, I saw a girl who was being attacked by an anti-mutant group. Some other people came and helped me fight them. They took me to their school. That school became my home. The same home that you visited recently.

Charles had listened carefully to everything she had said. So, that dream I saw, the one you had the last night you were at the school, that girl was you? She nodded trembling a little. She felt bad. The big bad Terri, on the verge of tears. Some tough girl' she thought.

All tough girls can cry. Everyone does.' Terri looked up to the sound of the Professor in her head. I've even seen Logan cry once.' Terri smiled and let out a little laugh.

I'm sorry about your past Terri. No one should have gone through that. Xavier closed his eyes then opened them after a moment. Celeste is on her way. If you'd like you may wash your face in the bathroom down the hall. I'll say you needed to go to the bathroom. Terri nodded and exited to go down the hall.

When she returned Celeste was sitting in a chair next to the one Terri had been sitting in. They all sat and talked a little. They started about Celeste's special gift. She told him about sensing things about people and the atmosphere around her. She said she sensed that the Professor was a good man with a big heart that loved ever student. She also said that he knew he had his faults and he would do anything to make his dream come true except for risking other's lives. Xavier was impressed. They talked about the Unity school, about all the students. Celeste knew he was going to ask about the students so she gave him a disk from her pocket that had all the basic profiles of the students on it.

After an hour or so, Terri and Celeste said good night to the Professor. Terri went to grab Samara and Paly while Celeste went straight to bed.

Terri arrived on the porch and looked around. Her eyes fell to Paly and Samara who were asleep, or very near to it, in Beast's arms. He noticed Terri and smiled. Aww, Kodak moment. she whispered. Let's get them into their beds, she motioned inside with a nod of her head. He nodded and stood up slowly. Samara woke, still sleepy eyed. Beast handed her to Terri and he carried Paly.

Beast put Paly down and pulled out the PJs Terri told him to pull out from. Terri had already changed Samara into night clothes and was tucking her in. She noticed Beast having trouble with Paly. She laughed quietly and went over. She got his PJs on in less than a minute. Beast thought that she did it like a pro. Before they left they heard Samara say Night mem, Night blue teddy ape. Beast and Terri both said good night and left. Terri looked at Beast, Told ya they think of you as a Teddy ape. She smiled.

Well, she called you Mem, why's that?

I guess because she knows I'm not her mom but I have been the only mother figure to her. I found her two years ago when she was born. Her parents left her in a trash can. That's where I found her. I'd kill her parents if I could.

Well I think they both love you a lot as you do them. Tomorrow I would like to do a small experiment. I believe that Samara might have water powers and I'd like to check her swimming abilities.

Oh she loves to swim.

Good, at, say 9:00, take her to the pool. I'll have some one come get you.

No I'll find my way. Chlorine has that smell. It can't be a big pool though. i haven't seen it yet.

Not many students use it. Only the ones with water powers use it a lot. He walked across the hall with her and said goodnight. She went into her room and he went down the hall to his room. He wondered if he should mention about Magneto to her. He'd ask Professor later. Right now he was tired and he went to bed.

Terri lay awake. Thinking. I sure hope that Magneto doesn't try to get mutants from Unity High anytime soon. He failed two months ago, but he might try again. He might hope to get revenge for hurting his poor Mystique. She hoped that if he did come he would wait until she was back. She couldn't wait to fight Sabretooth again.

With all that thinking she got tired and fell asleep.