CH. 07

Chapter 7:Reality Hits.

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Carmen and Drake were in the infermary being taken care of by Beast. Terri was sitting there between the beds but out of Hanks way. She didn't miss the sad looks he gave her and when he did it for the seventh time she spoke up. Hank don't give me sad looks. I'll get over Lily's death. I get over things quickly. Really I do. Don't feel sorry for me. things like this happen to people like me all the time. No biggy. She lay her head back on her knees.

Hank put his note pad down. What do you mean people like you? Terri just stared ahead. Terri, please tell me whats going on. I know its not just Lily's death. You've been hiding something since you've got here. Tell me. You can trust me. He already knew about the rape but he was trying to get her to talk about it. She mumbled something about that's what he said and look what he did. Hank sighed and went on with his work. still looking at Terri once and a while. Worry was constantly on his face.

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Terri walked around the mansion quietly, then she exited the building and went aacross the lawn in the front of the building. Xavier, who had no classes at the moment, watched her from his window. Only the gym class was outside and they were around back. She was alone and that's how she wanted it right now. She found a sunny patch of grass and lay down on it. She stared at the sky. The clouds danced merrily, and she grew jelous. she wished she could be merry. Too much had happened all at once. She'd been raped, Lily had died and Her son, Bryan was gone. And Samara and her friends, Aurora, Rebecca, Jason, Hoyt, and Annah? Where were they? Was the Professor really going to help? She hoped so. He was nice and trustworthy.

Then she realized. If Lily's dead, she didn't want to go back. Maybe she could stay here. It seemed like a great place and she generally liked the people, even Mr Summers. She got along with them fine. She still had a year of high school. (she's 16 but she'll be 17 soon. She graduates at 17, turning 18 over summer, got it? OK back to the story). Maybe they don't want me. They'd get rid of me as soon as I'd graduate or even before.' She thought. She decided to think of that later.

Terri got up and began to practice her fighting. She did poorly on her last fight. Xavier took one last look at the girl who had gotten up and started to practice her martial arts. Then he left to teach a class.

Logan had just finished his gym class and was taking a run. He ran into the front yard to cut through the field to the woods. He stopped when he saw Terri's legs and arms kicking and swinging. He was impressed with her fighting ability. He walked up and growled. She turned and they attacked eachother right away. Their fighitng lasted a full 7 minutes before Logan caught her ankle and flipped her she fell flat on her butt and he twisted her arm behind her and she fell to her knees behind him. He wasn't pulling hard but Terri knew that if he wanted to, he could snap her shoulder out of her socket. Ok I give Logan let go and smiled. Remeber that move cub. When you get them into that position push the arm further and it'll cause a lot more pain to the victim.

I will remember, she said rubbing her arm.

Listen cub, Your a good fighter but you still a cub. I could tech you more fighting techniques if you want.

Oh no, I couldn't afford it. I...

Money? No way cub. But if you want, I'd like you to help me teach the younger kids in self-defense.

Terri brightened her smile. I'd like that. Thanks.

No prob cub. He took a sniff of the air and then said with a slightly worried face. Cub, don't be worried, but I know you were raped and I think you might be pregnant. I think I smell it on ya. You also have that look, that shine or something of a pregnant woman. Check with Hank.

I will. Thanks Logan. Logan? Why are you calling me cub?

You smell a little like a wolf and well, everyone's young compared to me. See ya...Cub he smiled and ran of to the woods. Terri went back to working out until dinner.

A week later Terri had her nightmares again. this time more vivid. The feelings,the pain, all of itmore vivid. She kicked in her bed and screamed a little. Scott had been heading back to his rrom after getting a midnight drink when he heard noise from Terri's room he went inside and sat on the edge of her bed. Wake up Terri. He shook her lightly and she sprang from her nightmare. Scott was there to calm her down. He went to the bathroom and got her a glass of water and gave it to her. She took a few sips before saying Its my fault. Both times my fault. What's mot your fault? Both times those men...my fault. I deserve these nightmares. I'm too dirty. Leave me alone Scott! Scott had tried to hug her. Instead he grabbed her hands and tried to look into her eyes.

Terri its not your fault for what happened to you. Those men rapped you, not the other may around..

Terri looked at him in the eyes. I didn't fight it. I didn't even try.

You couldn't. Those men were stronger.

I'm worried. Last time I was...was rapped, I got pregnant. Logan didn't want to worry me but said I should get a pregnancy test. But I'm scared at the results.

I'll come with you, tomarrow if you like. We can check for any diseases too, just in case. Okay?

Terri nodded. Okay, but any resluts, don't tell the Professor.Promise?

Promise. Now try to sleep. Good night.

Terri lay back down and fell asleep.

The next morning Terri and Scott went to the infermary to see Hank. He was there and after hearing her request he went right away at the tests. He triple checked his results and came back to the pair.
All right. which first? The STD test or pregnancy. Terri asked for the STD first. All right. You have no sexually transmitted disease. You are clean from them. I've checked the results several times. And now the pregnancy. Terri, you ARE preganant.

Terri s face was emotionless. Don't tell anyone, either of you.Promise? I'll tell when I'm ready. Don't worry I'm sure if I don't tell anyone soon, theyll notice anyway. Both men smiled at that and agreed not to tell.

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Chapter 8 Stay or Not to Stay?A year to Decide

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Terri was sitting in Xavier's office playing chess. They were having a sort of counceling session for Terri. But she didnt talk much until he finally brought it up. He asked how she felt about it. she replied, A filthy dirty hoe. Xavier could see why she thought this but she continued, pulling him out of his trance of thought. I'm so ashamed. I'm scared. Both times, my fault all my fault. I wish I were dead. This way I can't let this happen to me again. I...

The Professor stopped her. Terri it isn't your fault. You couldn't stop it. Understand? And don't wish that you were dead. You have too much to live for; your intelligence, your friends, and your son.

Terri saddened at the word son. Bryan. No I don't deserve him. He's from when I was rapped the first time. I don't deserve the child inside me either. Her blue eyes met the Professor's. He was shocked but got a hold of himself quickly. I asked Hank for a pregnancy and STD test Scot t came with me. I don't have any diseases but I found out I was pregnant.

Terri, you can stay here as long as you want. I understand yo have a year of high school to finish and your too smart to drop out now. Listen, I understand Logan has asked you to help him with his self defense class. If you want to stay here after graduation then you may take up a job here and if you wish, you may join the X men when you are ready.

Thank you professor. I just might take you up on that offer. They played rest of the chess game in silence before Terri left.

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It was two weeks later. The nightmares had settled down. She was sleeping peacefully. One night she got up really early, before the cun had risen and went outside. She found a cliff that overlooked the mountains in which the sun came over. She starts talking to the baby. I have no idea what you'll be. A girl or boy? I have a boys name. After my brothers I'll call you Timothy Micheal Thomas Brite. Think its too long? But I don't have a girls name. Ohh, I'll think of something.

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(1 hour earlier)
Mystique was hopped on the helicopter. Toad would take her far enough away from the mansion so no one would hear the copter, but close enough to get to the mansion. She now had to try and get Terri to come to the Brotherhood willingly before they attempted the bribery of the baby. The Helicopter took off for the woods near Xaviers school.

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(Present time)
Terri was watching the sun when she heard some one behind her. Hello Terri. Terri spun around to find a blue skinned woman with red hair. The skin had seemed familiar. She forgot how and shrugged it off. Who are you? Terri said getting up, deciding sitting next to a cliff isn't the smartest idea when you're around someone you don't know.

I'm Mystique. I work for the Brotherhood.. Your suffering inside. I know you want revenge over the man who raped you. The Brotherhood, out leader Magneto, could help you. Join us Terri. These X men are worthless and can't help you.

What about my friends? I can't just leave them.

Try to convince them. I'm sure you could do that.

With time.

A year, I can give you no more time. Think of what I'm offering. Then she left, leaving Terri alone. Terri stayed at the cliff until the sun came up over the mountain before running the long way back.

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Three months had already passed since the pregnancy test tested positive and Terri was doing great. Hank had been giving her check ups every week. Sometimes twice a week. Needless to say her friends had found out about the pregnancy. everyone had. Remy was also being kinder. Terri found she liked the guy. She was just pissed that day he tried to flirt and kiss her. They both apologized and became good friends. Terri also started 12th grade too. She took AP English IV, AP Calculus, AP Physics, AP Government/Politics and AP Latin taught by the teachers. Hank taught her Parenting and Child Develpoement on the side and Scott gave her lessons in Creative Writing, which she found she was pretty good at. The Professor bought her a laptop in which she stored her stories that she had created. All in All, she was pretty happy at the mansion. So happy she had forgotten all about Mystique and her little brotherhood. She didn't care any longer about them. She had her home.

Xavier was having lousy luck finding Terri's other friends. The only reason I think I can't find them is that they are with Magneto. Terri looked up at that name. She knew it. Mystique, the Brotherhood, now she remebered.. Jean caught Terri's look change. What is it Terri? she asked.

Magneto I knew that name. I had forgotten all about that. She looked up at everyone. About three months ago, I went out for a walk at night. I couldn't sleep. But I'd been there a little while when a blue woman, Mystique came up. She told me about the Brotherhood and Magneto and asked me to join. She asked me to convince my friends too.

You didn't tell us? You haven't been thinking of going have you? Scott said.

No I had forgotten all about it. I'd been to busy with school. she gave me a year to convince my friends.

Well then we also have to find out what Magneto wants from you, said Xavier.

Terri then remebered blue skin. Lily had said a lady with blue skin took her son and Samara Professor, what if he has my son?

They do. And Samara. said Logan. I could smell Sabertooth and Mystique in your house. They'd been there. Toad too. Didn't you smell the air cub?

No I was too worried about Lily, I didn't bother.

Well looks like we have several things to deal with. Xavier said.

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(2 months later)
Terri visited Lily's grave behind the mansion Every week. It was in a small garden of lillies and a few other flowers. Terri told Lily all about her self, her pregnancy, friends, and wishes Lily was here.

Ororo came out to plant more flowers. Hello Terri, she said. Terri turned and smiled. How are you? Terri became honest. Scared. I had a baby before but Lily was here to help me. Now shes not and I'm worried something will go wrong.

You and the child will be fine. Hank is a good doctor and very trustworthy. he'd die himself before killing your baby.

I know. I trust him with my life and the childs. I trust all of you.

And we all trust you. Now come on help me with these flowers. Terri and Ororo set to work on the garden.

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Chapter 9:Newcomer and Trouble


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Terri was now at eight and a half months. Her ankles hurt often. She sat down alot and was exused form class. She did all her work in the living room and spent her evenings watching the news or movies. Someone usually would join her for the movie and Terri left Fridays open fr the other kids to watch their movies. Terri had a feeling about tonight. She had no idea about what. She looked at the clock and saw it was almost midnight. She got her books together and waddled up to bed. She was passing the teacher doors when she stopped suddenly. She felt a slowly trickle of water down her leg. Her books were dropped when a sharp pain came to her stomach. Terri grabbed the wall and screamed. It wasn't a very loud scream but it was loud eough for Logan to come from his room. Aww shit. HANK! JEAN! he called. He ran to Terri's side and helped her to her feet. He held her up. Hank came from his room and Scott and Jean from theirs. Ororo and Xavier were the last to follow. Hank saw the water dripping doen her leg. Her water's broke. Lets get her to the infermary. Hank and Logan carried Terri to the elevator which took them to the infermary. Everyone was there. Hank told everyone to wait outside. Jean and Hank stayed with her.

Terri had been in labor for three and a half hours when Hank told her to push. Terri kept thinking, I wish you were here Lily.'

Outside the infermary, several students and all the teachers were waiting. Then everyone's head jolted up at the sound of a crying baby. Xavier looked at the clock it was 3:33 am on December 1,2024 ( I made up the year, sue me, j/k). About ten minutes later Jean came out and gave a heavy, relieved sigh. She's very weak and looks horrible, but Terri can take visitors now. Teachers first. Students can come in when I call. The Logan, Charles, Ororo, and Scott entered the infermary.

Terri was laying in her bed holding the precious newborn in her arms. The baby's pink cheeks matched her mom's. Her eyes were shut but opened slowly when she heard newsounds. They were sparkling silver. They looked like pounds of glitter was sprinkled on them. Her skin was rather dark, sort of tanned, probably from the father and she had silvery little tuff on her head, soon to grow into silverlocks of wavy hair.She was rather small and light looking. Terri looked up with tired eyes at everyone. she aid quietly. Xavier and the rest of the teachers smiled. Everyone. I want you to meet, Lilian Dawn Brite. Lily for short. Xavier held out his arms and took Lily carefully in his arms. She's a mutant obviously, he said after the eyes opened then shut. Terri nodded. Everyone passed the baby around introducing the selves to her. Even Logan held her. Everyone was surprised at the softness and tenderness in which he held her. He said she looked beautiful, like her mother. The cub of a cub. He kissed the top of her head and handed her back to Terri.

The children came in next and congradulated the mother.

Okay everyone. Lets give Terri her rest. Out. said Hank. Everyone quickly left. Jean and Hank stayed with her. How does it feel? Being a mother again I mean?

Tiring. But great. Terri said breast feeding Lily.

Lilian Dawn huh? It's beautiful. Lily'd be proud. Jean said.

I wish she were here. I miss her. She always wanted to see my first daughter if I every had another kid.

Well she is here. I see her in you. After all she's almost like your mother just as the Professor is like a father to all of us.

Terri nodded and yawned. Jean smiled. We'll leave you to get your rest. And you can talk with your baby. With that Jean and Hank walked out of the infermary and went to get some sleep. Terri sat there with her eyes shut for a long while. Then she heard the door open and Jean walked in. Terri looked at her confused. What is it Jean? Jean said nothing, she just patted the baby's hair and smiled evilly. then the form changed. Jean was gone and the blue woman, Mystique stood in her place. Terri gasped and pulled her baby away. Ohh, Terri. I just came to see the baby. I was getting some papers and wondering why Xavier wasmn't asleep. Obviously he was down here. You didn't tell me you were pregnant.

It was none of your business, bitch.

Of coarse it was if you are going to live with us. You have three and a half months to convince the others. Of coarse if you don't come, Magneto can't have you alive. You and your friends posses a threat. You'd have to die and I'd hate for your two children to be motherless. The boy seems to be missing his mother terribly. She grinned at the last part.

What have you done with my son?

Nothing...yet. Choose carefully Terri. With that she was out the door.

Terri sat there worried terribly. She then decided to make a plan with Xavier the next day on how to get her baby and Samara back. Right now she was tired. She fell asleep holding Lily tightly in her arms.

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The next morning. Terri came down to breakfeast with Lily in her arms asleep. Logan got up t help her sit down. Good morning. Xavier said quietly, not to wake the baby. Terri responded with a, Good morning to you too. She began eating. Professor, later I need to talk with you and the X men about my son and Samara. We need to get them back. Xavier nondded, I'll call everyone later. But right now I think there are some people who want to see our little newcomer. Xavier motioned toward a few large tables near the corner. At least fifteen student sat there staring at Terri and Lily. Terri smiled and got up walking carefull toward the group. She was still very weak from the pregnancy and she knew Jean and Hank would yell at her later but she didn't care. She wanted to share her little joy with everyone. All the kids said hi to the baby and began to ask questions. Jean brought Terri's food that she left over to where she was seated with the kids. Everyone ate breakfeast happily, and Lily slept.