Greetings readers. this is my newest story. or rather, this is a rewritten version of an old story I had on a previous account called Fangs and Blades, and now I'm gonna make it ten times better than what it used to be. Also I'm going to be adding in a character from a story that was written by my friend Ice Age Mutant called Dragon X, the character's name is Chelsea Marks. Ice Age Mutant gave me permission to use her because she was retiring from fanfics, so I will try to do her justice once she comes into the story later on. but for now, enjoy!
Chapter 1: Blades are sharp. Fangs however, are sharper.
The Charles Xavier Institute for gifted youngsters was a mansion in Bayville, New York that was home to several students of varying ages. At first glance it may seem like a normal place, but the moment you look closer, you see something else entirely.
For you see, the students at the institute are not what you would classify as 'typical' teenagers, now that's not to say that they don't have the same problems as kids their age, they do, and they all are perfectly normal, for the most part at least. But they all have one thing that makes them wholly different than others, they are what's scientifically known as Homosapien Superior, or more commonly known as mutants, humans with extraordinary abilities.
These powers vary from simple ocular abilities to complex atmokinesis. If they're hereditary, it hasn't shown yet. But there are also powers that are completely out of the ordinary, even by mutants standards. One such power set was about to show up on the doorstep of the Xavier Institute, possessed by a very… Eccentric teenager.
In the Institute sat a man with a head completely devoid of hair who was in a wheelchair, he was wearing a tailor made suit and was sitting in what looked like a study doing paperwork. This man was Charles Xavier, and he was a powerful telepath, meaning he could read minds. After a few minutes, the man was interrupted by the sound of some sort of alarm. He turned and saw on a computer screen next to him read: "Alert, new mutant signatures detected. Status: previously manifested."
The screen then showed an image of two boys, one looked to be around seventeen, the other was sixteen. They were both of the same family, more specifically, brothers. The man turned and read what was on the screen, one of the signatures was in Westchester, New York, and the second was in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan.
Xavier looked at the profiles, then gave them a once over. After this he placed his hands on his temples and then used his telepathy to send a message to the rest of the teachers and students in the school.
'Everyone, I have received news of a set of new mutant signatures. Please come to my office immediately.' He mentally broadcasted. A few minutes later, several people came into the room.
"What's the deal, Chuck?" A scraggly looking man said as he was followed by several others. The second person to speak was an African woman with silver hair.
"You found another set of mutants, Charles?" She asked.
Xavier nodded. "Yes, one is here in New York, more specifically at Westminster Fencing Academy." He then laced his fingers together on his desk as he added. "And the second is in Shibuya, Japan."
The scraggly man seemed aggravated with that last statement. "That's gonna be a rough one." He said.
"Vhy is dat Logan?" A blue boy with a spaded tail asked with a German accent.
"Well elf, let's just say I got a few enemies there in the land of the rising sun." Logan explained. "And I ain't keen on runnin' into 'em."
Next to speak was a guy around seventeen with red lensed sunshades on. "So who's going where, Professor?"
Xavier was silent for a moment, then he looked at the boy. "You, Scott will be going with me and Jean to Westminster." He then turned to the African woman and Logan. "Logan, you and Ororo will go to Shibuya to speak to the guardians of the second mutant."
"I dunno, chuck." Logan said.
"Just let me do the talking Logan." Ororo told him before addressing the Professor. "What are their names Charles?"
"Their names are Gavin and Devin Shirakumo, twin brothers who are in different custodies." Xavier explained. "Gavin is in the custody of his mother, who works for the FBI and CIA, while Devin is in the custody of his Paternal grandparents." He then gained a grave expression. "I should also point out, the grandparents have connections to the Japanese yakuza."
This caused Logan to become visibly annoyed. "Perfect." He said sarcastically. After the briefing they all got into different vehicles and left for the two locations, where both new mutants waited.
(Later, in Westminster, NY)
In the Westminster Fencing Academy, the Fencing club was in the middle of practicing for the next big tournament. And right now, one such student was dominating his sparring match.
The boy was around 6'0" and was wearing a typical helmet and Fencing garb which was the school boy was easily parrying, blocking and dodging his opponent's attacks while maneuvering with absurd amounts of speed and grace. As his opponent was doing a thrust after finding an opening, he flipped up into the air and landed behind his opponent, then spun around and had his sword at his opponent's face.
"Aaaand halt! That's the match! Gavin wins!" The referee declared.
"Checkmate again." The boy said as he removed his helmet, revealing his face. He was Japanese-American and had angular and sharp eyes that are the color of a fine red wine, and his hair is jet black and medium length, it is styled in a popular Japanese style which was slightly messy. "Better luck next time."
His opponent removed their helmet which revealed a Spanish girl with black hair and green eyes. "That's the wrong sport, Shirakumo." She said.
"Aw lighten up, Ronni." Gavin said, as he grabbed his bag. "I mean, does it really matter if I mix up terms?" He asked, smiling as his white teeth slowly started to reveal vampire-like fangs.
"Still have those fake fang implants I see." Ronni said as they walked towards the locker rooms. Gavin huffed as he glared at her.
"What are you talking about? I keep telling you, they're real!" He told her as they reached the locker rooms.
Ronni rolled her eyes. "Sure they are." She said sarcastically as they walked into the two separate rooms.
Gavin walked into the room and put his bag on the bench in the locker room as he closed his eyes, seconds later his body turned to whitish gray smoke and went out of his clothes before rematerializing. After this he stood in a set of Dracula boxers. He had a slim build that seemed to be a mix between the build of a biker or a swimmer with well defined arm, leg, and abdominal muscles, as well as a well built chest. Once he got it out, he started to put on his school uniform. He then put the clothes in his bag, and then he left the locker room and met up with Ronni as they started heading out.
As they went back into the hall of the school, the intercom came on. "Gavin Shirakumo, please report to principal Smith's office." The voice called.
"Wonder What that's all about?" Gavin asked.
"Better get moving." Ronni told him.
The boy nodded and made his way to the principal's office. When he got there, he was greeted by the sight of people he didn't recognize. His mother was also there, she was wearing her usual pantsuit and had her glasses on, she had her blonde hair tied up in her usual bun.
"Hello, Gavin." Xavier said. "I am Professor Charles Xavier of the Xavier Institute for gifted youngsters. I'm hoping we could have a word with you."
(Meanwhile in Shibuya, Tokyo)
Ororo and Logan were arriving at the house of the second family, which was a large traditional Japanese styled house. Ororo rang the buzzer of the front gate, and was met by the voice of an elderly man, who spoke in Japanese.
Logan had made her stand aside as the two conversed for a few seconds before the man turned back to the African woman next to him. His expression grave.
"He says the kid's already been spoken for, he already left a few hours ago with a Miss Darklome." Logan explained.
"Mystique…" The Silver haired woman said ruefully. "We're too late…"
"Let's hope chuck and the others are having better luck." Replied the scraggly mutant.
(Later, in a conference room at Westminster Fencing Academy)
The principal had lent Xavier and the others a small conference room where PTA meetings were held so they could talk with full confidence. Both Mrs. Shirakumo and Gavin were both taking the news the man was telling them remarkably well.
"Wait, so you mean to tell me that I'm not actually a vampire, but actually a mutant?" Gavin said in surprise, but then deflated as his shoulders slumped. "Aww man!" He groaned in dismay. He always thought he was a daywalking vampire ever since his fangs appeared during a dentist appointment, so to hear he was actually a mutant the whole time was a serious killjoy for him.
Jean couldn't help but giggle at his reaction while Scott shook his head in amusement. "Don't worry, it's not that bad." She told him.
Xavier smiled. "As I was saying, at the institute would teach you how to properly control and use your powers. As well as learn how to live and blend in with society." He then looked at the boy, who was unashamedly grinning whilst flashing his fangs. "Though it seems you already have a handle on that."
The boy smiled smugly while his mother was looking at them. "Will he be safe?" She asked the professor in concern.
"I assure you ma'am, your son will be in very capable hands." The telepath explained. "And we've already taken steps to also try and recruit your other son, too. I believe his name is Devin yes? Gavin's younger brother?"
"Twin brother, actually." Gavin chimed in with an annoyed expression. "I was born a month early ahead of him on December 2nd, and he was born a month late on February 2nd. So technically he's a year younger, even though we're twins." He then looked to the side with a sour look. "Since we only get to see him a week each month we don't get along all that much."
Xavier nodded. "I see. Now, Gavin, ultimately this is your decision." He explained. "So whether you come with us or not is entirely up to you."
Gavin was quiet for a minute, then he looked at his mother who seemed to be completely comfortable with whatever his decision would be. Then he turned back to the professor. "Will I get combat training?" He asked.
"The best we can offer." He nodded.
Gavin nodded. "Alright. I'll do it." The others seemed pleased with this as his mother put her hand on his shoulder. "One more thing." He said.
The professor looked at him as the boy scratched the back of his neck nervously. "What's...What's your policy on pets?"
(Later on the way to the institute.)
Xavier was on the phone with Ororo and Logan as they were headed back to the school after Gavin got all his things. "Ororo just told me that Devin was already picked up by someone else."
"That's not good." Jean said in concern. "What do we do?"
"Right now? We go home." The man said.