Title: The Falling of a Knight
Chapter Title: Darwin's Edict
Author: Cristof Wagner
Rating: PG-13
Category: X-Men: Evolution
Genre: Action / Drama
Status: Incomplete as of Chapter Two
Disclaimer: I do not own the X-Men: Evolution or the characters thereof. In short the charters and show belong to Warner Brothers and a host of others including Marvel Comics, but the plot belongs to me. Oh well, I glad I'm not making any money off of this. I may not own the above show/title, but I do own Cristof Wagner (aka ColdKnight), Laurie Summers (aka Hera), and Samuel Munroe (aka Quasar), Nicole Tolansky , and Sarah Dukes (aka Centurion)
Author's Note: This story is placed before 'Proof is the Protector' (chronologically speaking) by about two years.
{Thoughts}
::Telepathy::
Katherine Wagner seemed to be the most annoyed of the four X-Parents gathered to see how their sons had been training unsupervised in the Danger Room in a less than conventional manner. Her arms crossed she had a look of what parents often call 'disappointment' in her eyes. The look didn't say disappointment to the two mutant teens they knew it as it was: anger. The same look could be seen in a lesser degree in Kurt and Ororo's eyes but not in Logan's. His eyes betrayed a sort of pride in how much his son's powers had grown. After Cristof ported up to the control module Kitty was the first to speak.
"I for one Cristof would like to know why you thought you should put yourself at risk in your training."
Cristof turned his thoughts inward for a moment trying to come up with an answer that would not result in a semi-severe punishment for putting both of them at risk of injury. The room was charged emotionally: Kurt was slightly angry, Logan was relieved and proud, Ororo was just worried, Kitty however was a virtual tempest of anger, worry, and relief. Of course he couldn't get anything from the professor. This would have to be a good one. Something made him think back to 'Descent of Man'.
"Aided by forces yet unknown man has arisen to his current state." quoted Cristof. The mood in the room lightened by just a bit, and Cristof could sense that Logan and his Vati were nearly on the brink of laughing. His Mom was not amused still glaring at him.
"and what exactly is your point Cristof?"
"My point Mom is that Sam's powers as well as my own have been pushed to a point they wouldn't have reached under normal training." Cristof explained "or at least much faster than they would have."
The five adults looked at one another. The unspoken question passed between them. Little did Sam and Cristof know but the adults of the room were 'networked' with Xavier as the hub. They were engaged in a private conversation that the two youngsters could not hear:
Ororo: { Charles what do you think? }
Xavier: :: They have been training unsupervised, and while they are students here you are of course their parents. It falls to you as both their parents and teachers to decide their punishment if any. ::
Kitty: { They've knowingly broken the rules, and put themselves at risk of being hurt. They should know not to do that. }
Logan: { Personally I think that we should be talking about this with them. }
Kurt: { Logan is right. Let's hear what they have to say in their own defense. }
Cristof had had just about enough of being excluded from the mental conversation. He didn't technically know that they were having one, but years growing up around a couple of telepaths would imbue the knowledge of what a silent telepathic conversation looked like. This one had on for long enough by Cristof's reckoning.
"You know vhat? This is vhat my mother would call rude." Cristof said as he gestured toward the silent group. " Ve could probably get out of here vithout anyone but the professor noticing."
"Cristof I don't want to get in anymore trouble than I'm already in thank you." Sam said " I'm probably already in for survival training with dad as it is"
The group of parents began to stir a bit, and were soon once again looking to their respective sons to try and figure out what exactly to do with them. Kitty seemed a little less angered but still very much so a cat with claws. Logan was the first to speak this time around.
"Since you're so fond of quoting Darwin Cristof I think I have a way to settle this fairly"
The rest of them listened quietly waiting for Logan to go on. " Like I was saying bub, you've gotta be familiar with 'Survival of the Fittest'. Well since you proclaim youself and my son the fittest I suggest we test that."
Sam was heard in the background saying "huh?"
Cristof went back to the edge of the room near the controls for the Danger Room where Samuel was sitting, and spoke quietly to him.
"You're father is suggesting zhey challenge our powers in zome form of combat." Cristof started "I say ve accept. It's the only vey ve can hope to escape some kind of punishment."
"You think we can win?"
"I think ve can try, and give it our all. You vhant to try? cuz I'm going to."
"I can't let you get 'slaughtered' can I?"
Cristof turned to face Logan and the others. He had at least appear to be sure of himself being victorious even if it was not assured.
"We accept your challenge. Who will we be up against? It's your choice."
Logan seemed to think about that for a moment before he apparently came to a conclusion that brought a slight smile to his face. He spoke but a single word.
"us."
To be Continued.... ( Please be responsible and write a review even if you have criticism)
Chapter Title: Darwin's Edict
Author: Cristof Wagner
Rating: PG-13
Category: X-Men: Evolution
Genre: Action / Drama
Status: Incomplete as of Chapter Two
Disclaimer: I do not own the X-Men: Evolution or the characters thereof. In short the charters and show belong to Warner Brothers and a host of others including Marvel Comics, but the plot belongs to me. Oh well, I glad I'm not making any money off of this. I may not own the above show/title, but I do own Cristof Wagner (aka ColdKnight), Laurie Summers (aka Hera), and Samuel Munroe (aka Quasar), Nicole Tolansky , and Sarah Dukes (aka Centurion)
Author's Note: This story is placed before 'Proof is the Protector' (chronologically speaking) by about two years.
{Thoughts}
::Telepathy::
Katherine Wagner seemed to be the most annoyed of the four X-Parents gathered to see how their sons had been training unsupervised in the Danger Room in a less than conventional manner. Her arms crossed she had a look of what parents often call 'disappointment' in her eyes. The look didn't say disappointment to the two mutant teens they knew it as it was: anger. The same look could be seen in a lesser degree in Kurt and Ororo's eyes but not in Logan's. His eyes betrayed a sort of pride in how much his son's powers had grown. After Cristof ported up to the control module Kitty was the first to speak.
"I for one Cristof would like to know why you thought you should put yourself at risk in your training."
Cristof turned his thoughts inward for a moment trying to come up with an answer that would not result in a semi-severe punishment for putting both of them at risk of injury. The room was charged emotionally: Kurt was slightly angry, Logan was relieved and proud, Ororo was just worried, Kitty however was a virtual tempest of anger, worry, and relief. Of course he couldn't get anything from the professor. This would have to be a good one. Something made him think back to 'Descent of Man'.
"Aided by forces yet unknown man has arisen to his current state." quoted Cristof. The mood in the room lightened by just a bit, and Cristof could sense that Logan and his Vati were nearly on the brink of laughing. His Mom was not amused still glaring at him.
"and what exactly is your point Cristof?"
"My point Mom is that Sam's powers as well as my own have been pushed to a point they wouldn't have reached under normal training." Cristof explained "or at least much faster than they would have."
The five adults looked at one another. The unspoken question passed between them. Little did Sam and Cristof know but the adults of the room were 'networked' with Xavier as the hub. They were engaged in a private conversation that the two youngsters could not hear:
Ororo: { Charles what do you think? }
Xavier: :: They have been training unsupervised, and while they are students here you are of course their parents. It falls to you as both their parents and teachers to decide their punishment if any. ::
Kitty: { They've knowingly broken the rules, and put themselves at risk of being hurt. They should know not to do that. }
Logan: { Personally I think that we should be talking about this with them. }
Kurt: { Logan is right. Let's hear what they have to say in their own defense. }
Cristof had had just about enough of being excluded from the mental conversation. He didn't technically know that they were having one, but years growing up around a couple of telepaths would imbue the knowledge of what a silent telepathic conversation looked like. This one had on for long enough by Cristof's reckoning.
"You know vhat? This is vhat my mother would call rude." Cristof said as he gestured toward the silent group. " Ve could probably get out of here vithout anyone but the professor noticing."
"Cristof I don't want to get in anymore trouble than I'm already in thank you." Sam said " I'm probably already in for survival training with dad as it is"
The group of parents began to stir a bit, and were soon once again looking to their respective sons to try and figure out what exactly to do with them. Kitty seemed a little less angered but still very much so a cat with claws. Logan was the first to speak this time around.
"Since you're so fond of quoting Darwin Cristof I think I have a way to settle this fairly"
The rest of them listened quietly waiting for Logan to go on. " Like I was saying bub, you've gotta be familiar with 'Survival of the Fittest'. Well since you proclaim youself and my son the fittest I suggest we test that."
Sam was heard in the background saying "huh?"
Cristof went back to the edge of the room near the controls for the Danger Room where Samuel was sitting, and spoke quietly to him.
"You're father is suggesting zhey challenge our powers in zome form of combat." Cristof started "I say ve accept. It's the only vey ve can hope to escape some kind of punishment."
"You think we can win?"
"I think ve can try, and give it our all. You vhant to try? cuz I'm going to."
"I can't let you get 'slaughtered' can I?"
Cristof turned to face Logan and the others. He had at least appear to be sure of himself being victorious even if it was not assured.
"We accept your challenge. Who will we be up against? It's your choice."
Logan seemed to think about that for a moment before he apparently came to a conclusion that brought a slight smile to his face. He spoke but a single word.
"us."
To be Continued.... ( Please be responsible and write a review even if you have criticism)