Meaning of Christmas and all that stuff
By Todd Fan
Disclaimer: "We may be horribly mangled, but there'll be no sad faces on Christmas"
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Here it is, the chapter you've allll been waiting for! We finally meet Wanda's husband!
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Chapter 7 - Friends and Family
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Pietro soon found himself standing with Tabby just outside a small, humble home.
"Know where we are NOW?", asked Tabby, crossing her arms.
Pietro frowned at the unfamiliar surroundings.
"....No".
"You SHOULD know", said Tabby, "this is your sisters home".
Pietro made an odd growling noise.
"Why did you bring me HERE?", he said, "i don't WANT to be here".
"Tough", said Tabby, ushering him into the living room.
As they entered, Wanda was clearing up the table after Christmas dinner. She sighed, looking at the unused plate and empty place there. She closed her eyes sadly, opening them when she felt a gentle hand placed on her shoulder.
"Awww, Love, i'm sorry", said Pyro, "it's not fair to build your hopes up on him year after year...he won't change"
"I know, John", said Wanda with a sad sigh, "but...he's my brother, and my family. I have to give him a chance. Heck he was the only family i HAD...well, until you came along"
Pyro was silent for a moment before giving a gentle smile. He held out his hand to one of the candles on the table, the small flame obediently flickering onto his hand and turning into a sprig of mistletoe, which then hovered above their heads.
"Well..would you look at that", he said, sounding genuinely supprised that it had 'appeared'.
"Why the heck did she marry THAT idiot?", muttered Pietro, rolling his eyes..but sitting down at his place.
"She fell in love with him, he fell in love with her", replied Tabby, "it's that simple"
Wanda rolled her eyes, chuckling lightly.
"Smoothie"
"It wasn't me", said Pyro inocently, pointing at her belly, "it was Lump"
"We are not calling our child 'Lump'", said Wanda pointedly, but couldn't help giggling lightly, it was an impossible feat to be depressed around St John Allerdyce.
"Aww no, only for now, Love", said Pyro, "we can call the kid Zippo"
"Not in your lifetime", laughed Wanda, giving him a gentle swat.
"Awww okay", said Pyro, then grinned, "mmm, you know, we really shouldn't be breaking a Chsitmas tradition here".
He pointed up at the flaming mistletoe.
"Technically, that's not REAL mistletoe", said Wanda, "but in your case, i can make an exception"
With that, she leaned her head up, giving her husband a loving kiss, which was returned by Pyro wholeheartedly. He pulled away, giving her a hug.
"Love you", he said softly.
"Love you more", replied Wanda, not one to be defeated.
"And we both love Lump", laughed Pyro, patting her belly.
"You're not going to get over this 'Lump' thing anytime soon, are you?", said Wanda rolling her eyes in amusement.
"What do you call the kid?", chuckled Pyro, "or is it a secret?"
"Secret", replied Wanda with a giggle, "i'm a woman, i'm allowed to keep SOME things to myself".
"Awwww", Pyro put on his best puppy face, before giving her a sneaky quick peck on the cheek, "allright, but we can't veto Lump until you tell me".
Wanda rolled her eyes, chuckling.
"Can you imagine the torture our child would go through with the name 'Lump Allerdyce'?", she laughed.
"You forget, Love", said Pyro, "with our combined mental health records, the chances are our offspring will be so insane, people'll be afraid to pick on him or her"
Pietro chuckled in spite of himself.....he wouldn't admit it, but he was begining to enjoy himself.
"I know why you don't like him", said Tabby suddenly, "it's not beacuse you don't like HIM, it's just the fact you think he took your sister away from you. But you want to know the truth, Pie? If anoyone drove Wanda away from you...it's you".
"I", started Pietro, then sighed, shaking his head...he knew she was right.
"Come on, Pietro", said Tabby, "we have more places to go, more people to see".
"I want to stay", said Pietro suddenly.
"You should have thought of that when Wanda invited you over", said Tabby, pulling him roughly to his feet as the scene changed again, this time to an old large building, which was under renovation.
Pietro blinked up at the old building, recognising it as the Mutant Help Centre. Warren Worthington had dedicated alot of time and money to build this place. It served as both an orphanage for mutant children, and as a place for those mutants living rough, to get a meal, clothing and medical care.
"Poor sap", said Pietro, rolling his eyes, "all that cash and he throws it away on a bunch of brats and losers"
"It's callled 'charity'", said Tabby, rolling her eyes.
"He doesn't get anything out of it"
"He gets a feeling that he has done right in the world, a warm feeling that can't be bought....for ANY amount of money. Come on, you'll miss the fun part!"
Before they knew what was happening, they were inside, a small group of mutant children chattering excitedly. Warren was standing in the corner of the room, watching the festivities happily. Someone had stuck a halo made of tinsel to his head...which no doubt provided a HUGE amount of humor for the children. Next to him stood a teenager with long, black hair, silvery eyes and a huge pair of speckled wings. This was Celeste Worthington, Warrens only daughter, her mother sadly dying in childbirth. As angelic as she looked, the effect had been given a bizare twist with her gothic clothing....apparently, she was rebeling. Rogue and Danielle were also in the room, trying to calm the children down.
"Why did you bring me to see Rogue?", asked Pietro quietly, "i can't take anymore heartache"
"This isn't about her", said Tabby, "just the good work she does. FOR FREE".
"Hey, clam down, kiddies", said Rogue, putting her hands in the air.
"Yeah", said Dani with a chuckle, "if you don't sit still, he won't come".
THAT made the kids shut up in seconds. They sat in complete silence when there was a knock on the door. Warren moved from his place in the room to go and answer it.
"Oh, i WONDER who THIS could be?", he said, grinning.
"Well, it could be destiny knocking, telling you you're an idiot", muttered Pietro, squeaking as Tabby elbowed him in the side.
Warren opened the door, letting in a man dressed up in a Santa Claus costume. Pietro squinted at the figure, before grinning happily.
"Oh...oh it's Freddy!!!!", he said excitedly, "i haven't seen him in YEARS!!!"
"Funny, he never moved", said Tabby, "must be because he works in this end of town, huh?"
"HO HO HO!", boomed Freddy, walking past Warren, a huge bag slung on his shoulder, "Meeeeery Christmas"
He grinned at the kids, who were waving at him manically.
"SANTA!!!", they all shouted excitedly.
Freddy chuckled, putting the bag on the floor and opening it up.
"Go ahead, kids", he said cheerfully, "dig in!".
With that said, the young mutant children all charged at the bag, each pulling out a present and going off to open it. No squabbling, they were just glad to have something. Pietro cleared his throat, trying to hide a sniffle. He watched them play happily with their toys, while the adults were sitting on one side.
"Nice...isn't it?", said Tabby quietly.
Pietro remained silent, watching the kids quietly, only to glance up as Danielle clapped her hands.
"Okay kids, are you ready for a little..show?", she said.
The kids cheered happily, then fell silent waiting. Pietro watched with some amusement as Alex Summers suddenly appeared. After the death of his brother, he'd become alot...clamer, not as uptight as Scott, but certainally not the care-free surfer he'd once been. He sat down in front of the kids and began to recite 'The Night Before Christmas'. The kids faces showed they hung on his every word, and lit up even more when small lillusions of the scenes Alex was describing fluttered into the air. Pietro blinked, looking behind a curtain to see Jason Wyngarde, now very much getting on in years, creating the illusions.
"I didn't know Mastermind worked here", he said.
"There's alot you don't know", said Tabby, "i can show you that now".
Pietro sighed, he was too tired to resist anymore..and he had a feeling he woudl be dragged off anyway. So with a heavy heart, he followed Tabby as the scene shifted again.
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HAH. It's PYRO!!!!...some of you had guessed that by the end of it ;) In case your wondering, Celeste is an RPG character i play, thought i'd give her some limelight...actually, i blame that RPG also for the Pyro/Wanda pairing. Do review. Until next time..
By Todd Fan
Disclaimer: "We may be horribly mangled, but there'll be no sad faces on Christmas"
***
Here it is, the chapter you've allll been waiting for! We finally meet Wanda's husband!
***
Chapter 7 - Friends and Family
****
Pietro soon found himself standing with Tabby just outside a small, humble home.
"Know where we are NOW?", asked Tabby, crossing her arms.
Pietro frowned at the unfamiliar surroundings.
"....No".
"You SHOULD know", said Tabby, "this is your sisters home".
Pietro made an odd growling noise.
"Why did you bring me HERE?", he said, "i don't WANT to be here".
"Tough", said Tabby, ushering him into the living room.
As they entered, Wanda was clearing up the table after Christmas dinner. She sighed, looking at the unused plate and empty place there. She closed her eyes sadly, opening them when she felt a gentle hand placed on her shoulder.
"Awww, Love, i'm sorry", said Pyro, "it's not fair to build your hopes up on him year after year...he won't change"
"I know, John", said Wanda with a sad sigh, "but...he's my brother, and my family. I have to give him a chance. Heck he was the only family i HAD...well, until you came along"
Pyro was silent for a moment before giving a gentle smile. He held out his hand to one of the candles on the table, the small flame obediently flickering onto his hand and turning into a sprig of mistletoe, which then hovered above their heads.
"Well..would you look at that", he said, sounding genuinely supprised that it had 'appeared'.
"Why the heck did she marry THAT idiot?", muttered Pietro, rolling his eyes..but sitting down at his place.
"She fell in love with him, he fell in love with her", replied Tabby, "it's that simple"
Wanda rolled her eyes, chuckling lightly.
"Smoothie"
"It wasn't me", said Pyro inocently, pointing at her belly, "it was Lump"
"We are not calling our child 'Lump'", said Wanda pointedly, but couldn't help giggling lightly, it was an impossible feat to be depressed around St John Allerdyce.
"Aww no, only for now, Love", said Pyro, "we can call the kid Zippo"
"Not in your lifetime", laughed Wanda, giving him a gentle swat.
"Awww okay", said Pyro, then grinned, "mmm, you know, we really shouldn't be breaking a Chsitmas tradition here".
He pointed up at the flaming mistletoe.
"Technically, that's not REAL mistletoe", said Wanda, "but in your case, i can make an exception"
With that, she leaned her head up, giving her husband a loving kiss, which was returned by Pyro wholeheartedly. He pulled away, giving her a hug.
"Love you", he said softly.
"Love you more", replied Wanda, not one to be defeated.
"And we both love Lump", laughed Pyro, patting her belly.
"You're not going to get over this 'Lump' thing anytime soon, are you?", said Wanda rolling her eyes in amusement.
"What do you call the kid?", chuckled Pyro, "or is it a secret?"
"Secret", replied Wanda with a giggle, "i'm a woman, i'm allowed to keep SOME things to myself".
"Awwww", Pyro put on his best puppy face, before giving her a sneaky quick peck on the cheek, "allright, but we can't veto Lump until you tell me".
Wanda rolled her eyes, chuckling.
"Can you imagine the torture our child would go through with the name 'Lump Allerdyce'?", she laughed.
"You forget, Love", said Pyro, "with our combined mental health records, the chances are our offspring will be so insane, people'll be afraid to pick on him or her"
Pietro chuckled in spite of himself.....he wouldn't admit it, but he was begining to enjoy himself.
"I know why you don't like him", said Tabby suddenly, "it's not beacuse you don't like HIM, it's just the fact you think he took your sister away from you. But you want to know the truth, Pie? If anoyone drove Wanda away from you...it's you".
"I", started Pietro, then sighed, shaking his head...he knew she was right.
"Come on, Pietro", said Tabby, "we have more places to go, more people to see".
"I want to stay", said Pietro suddenly.
"You should have thought of that when Wanda invited you over", said Tabby, pulling him roughly to his feet as the scene changed again, this time to an old large building, which was under renovation.
Pietro blinked up at the old building, recognising it as the Mutant Help Centre. Warren Worthington had dedicated alot of time and money to build this place. It served as both an orphanage for mutant children, and as a place for those mutants living rough, to get a meal, clothing and medical care.
"Poor sap", said Pietro, rolling his eyes, "all that cash and he throws it away on a bunch of brats and losers"
"It's callled 'charity'", said Tabby, rolling her eyes.
"He doesn't get anything out of it"
"He gets a feeling that he has done right in the world, a warm feeling that can't be bought....for ANY amount of money. Come on, you'll miss the fun part!"
Before they knew what was happening, they were inside, a small group of mutant children chattering excitedly. Warren was standing in the corner of the room, watching the festivities happily. Someone had stuck a halo made of tinsel to his head...which no doubt provided a HUGE amount of humor for the children. Next to him stood a teenager with long, black hair, silvery eyes and a huge pair of speckled wings. This was Celeste Worthington, Warrens only daughter, her mother sadly dying in childbirth. As angelic as she looked, the effect had been given a bizare twist with her gothic clothing....apparently, she was rebeling. Rogue and Danielle were also in the room, trying to calm the children down.
"Why did you bring me to see Rogue?", asked Pietro quietly, "i can't take anymore heartache"
"This isn't about her", said Tabby, "just the good work she does. FOR FREE".
"Hey, clam down, kiddies", said Rogue, putting her hands in the air.
"Yeah", said Dani with a chuckle, "if you don't sit still, he won't come".
THAT made the kids shut up in seconds. They sat in complete silence when there was a knock on the door. Warren moved from his place in the room to go and answer it.
"Oh, i WONDER who THIS could be?", he said, grinning.
"Well, it could be destiny knocking, telling you you're an idiot", muttered Pietro, squeaking as Tabby elbowed him in the side.
Warren opened the door, letting in a man dressed up in a Santa Claus costume. Pietro squinted at the figure, before grinning happily.
"Oh...oh it's Freddy!!!!", he said excitedly, "i haven't seen him in YEARS!!!"
"Funny, he never moved", said Tabby, "must be because he works in this end of town, huh?"
"HO HO HO!", boomed Freddy, walking past Warren, a huge bag slung on his shoulder, "Meeeeery Christmas"
He grinned at the kids, who were waving at him manically.
"SANTA!!!", they all shouted excitedly.
Freddy chuckled, putting the bag on the floor and opening it up.
"Go ahead, kids", he said cheerfully, "dig in!".
With that said, the young mutant children all charged at the bag, each pulling out a present and going off to open it. No squabbling, they were just glad to have something. Pietro cleared his throat, trying to hide a sniffle. He watched them play happily with their toys, while the adults were sitting on one side.
"Nice...isn't it?", said Tabby quietly.
Pietro remained silent, watching the kids quietly, only to glance up as Danielle clapped her hands.
"Okay kids, are you ready for a little..show?", she said.
The kids cheered happily, then fell silent waiting. Pietro watched with some amusement as Alex Summers suddenly appeared. After the death of his brother, he'd become alot...clamer, not as uptight as Scott, but certainally not the care-free surfer he'd once been. He sat down in front of the kids and began to recite 'The Night Before Christmas'. The kids faces showed they hung on his every word, and lit up even more when small lillusions of the scenes Alex was describing fluttered into the air. Pietro blinked, looking behind a curtain to see Jason Wyngarde, now very much getting on in years, creating the illusions.
"I didn't know Mastermind worked here", he said.
"There's alot you don't know", said Tabby, "i can show you that now".
Pietro sighed, he was too tired to resist anymore..and he had a feeling he woudl be dragged off anyway. So with a heavy heart, he followed Tabby as the scene shifted again.
***
HAH. It's PYRO!!!!...some of you had guessed that by the end of it ;) In case your wondering, Celeste is an RPG character i play, thought i'd give her some limelight...actually, i blame that RPG also for the Pyro/Wanda pairing. Do review. Until next time..