AN: Hey everyone!!!!! Sorry it took so long for the update but between family crisis, personal problems and schoolwork I haven't had a single chance to update till now. But this chapter's longer than usual so YAY!!! Now we move on to Reviewer Responses...
Togepi4eva: YAY!!! Todd's not pathetic! *party* I'm not really sure if Agatha is or isn't a mutant but she does help Wanda get control of her powers. Jeff's mutation is the ability to manipulate sonic waves. He controls sounds. That'd be good for a musician like him too! And Wanda will be in this but I can't reveal all just yet. We'll arrive in the next chapter though, so keep reading!
Invader Nina: Thanks for keeping up with the story! I think that you and everyone else will like where I take this fic. Hope you like the new chapter!
Me :) : Lol, I'm glad that you think it's interesting. And the crack about making Todd help her was great!
Eternity's Voice: Lol, your review was definitely interesting! It won't turn out creepy and it won't just end. It'll have a nice tapering off. I'm debating between doing an epilogue, a sequel, or both...*ponders*. Oh well, I'll think of that lata!
On to the ficcage!!!
Chapter 6: Blood ties & Bloodlust
Morty trudged into the kitchen and began to look for some food. After rummaging around she came up with a dozen eggs, pancake mix, milk, and some ham. She smiled broadly before tying her hair back and getting ready to clean the kitchen to make a surprise breakfast for the guys.
Pietro opened his eyes just enough to look at the clock. 7:30...ughhhh, early,' he thought groggily. He rolled over to go back to sleep and took a deep breath.
Hey, what's that smell?'
Forgetting about sleeping in, he ran to the door and threw it open. His stomach growled loudly the moment he figured out that he was smelling ham and eggs. Pietro zipped to the kitchen and saw Morty setting five cups on the freshly cleaned counter top and scrambling some eggs.
Mornin' yo, she chirped contentedly, not sparing a glance back, When she received no reply Morty turned around to smile at the newcomer, figuring that he wasn't fully awake, but stopped when she saw Pietro staring at her. Unfazed, she cocked an eyebrow and held his cool gaze until he broke the silence.
What're you doing?
Makin' pipe-bombs, she answered sarcastically. It's breakfast, foo. What? You gonna go postal on me again? At this Pietro's right eyebrow shot up so fast that Morty thought it was gonna fly off but she managed to suppress the urge to giggle.
he replied defensively, My name isn't , it's Pietro, and I was just trying to be...well...nice. Besides, as head of this house, I wanna ask you some questions.
Ask long as yer questions don't make me burn the grub, yo.
he replied as he took a seat on the countertop, First, are you a mutant? Morty chuckled, Naw, I ain't a mutant but I ain't exactly normal either.
How so? Morty put the spatula down before walking to the center of the kitchen.
Check dis shit out. She leaped, performed a back flip, and landed in a perfect imitation of Todd's signature stance. Pietro actually felt himself beginning to be impressed by her. And I ain't never been taught to do that. It just came to me when I was 10. So, like I told ya, I ain't exactly normal but I still wish I could be more like Todd.
Excuse me? Pietro began incredulously, Are we talking about the same Toad?
His name ain't , it's Todd. And he's my role model! I've always wanted to be just like my big brother, she replied defensively. He may not be the most handsome guy in the world but he's the kindest, gentlest, and most loving brother I could ever hope for. And I don't wanna hear another word against him, got it? she asked while holding the spatula in an incredibly persuasive manner for such an unlikely weapon. Now, if you please, fill those glasses up with milk and I'll go get everyone else for breakfast.
She quickly turned off the stove and turned to leave as Pietro grabbed her shoulder. Her eyes narrowed when she looked over her shoulder at him. You gonna talk shit about my brother again? Pietro looked at her cold amber eyes, nearly drowning in their painful depths, before replying, quietly, Sorry about what I said. But don't tell anyone that I admitted that I was wrong.
Morty gave him a curious look then chuckled, No problem, yo. Now get those drinks ready. She jogged out of the kitchen and made her way upstairs toward Lance's room. He didn't notice the slight creak the hinges made as the door swung open. Morticia tiptoed into the room and went toward a discarded notebook. She pulled out an english test and glanced at the name. Hmmm. Lance. Suits him,' she thought before shaking his shoulder a bit.
Grinning widely and trying not to giggle too loudly at his response, she began shaking him harder. Lance...wake up.
was the groggy reply, muffled by his pillow.
I cooked breakfast for y'all. Now RISE AND SHINE!!! With that exclaimed, she whipped the blanket back enough to expose his torso. Let's go, Sleepin' Beauty. Before Fred gets up...he looks like he's got himself a healthy appetite.
Lance sat up and watched her waltz out of his room. Morty went into her brother's room and gently smoothed his hair down. Wake up, T.T. Breakfast time. Unlike Lance, Todd opened his eyes almost immediately.
Who got the grub, yo?
I cooked. Pietro kept me company.
Todd stiffened immediately, He didn't try puttin' the moves on ya, did he? If he did I'ma WHUP his ass... She smiled graciously at him before saying, He didn't do nothin'. Now put yer shirt on and let's go downstairs. The pair heard Fred stirring from down the hall and hurried down to the dining room.
The five teenagers sat around the table and, for the first time in a long while, began to feel like a family. After everyone had been stuffed fat an' happy, as described by the Tolensky twins, the group moved to the living and turned on the tv before sitting down.
Pietro screamed, reaching for the remote control in Lance's hand.
Lance scowled and stuffed the clicker into his pocket, No fuckin' way! How can you watch that shit?
ButMacyjustgotkilledbecauseThornwascheatingonherwithBrooke andBridget,Brooke'sdaughter,foundoutthatBrookewasalsosleepingwithDeacon,herhusband!!!!!!
The group stared at Pietro for a moment before Lance muttered, and turned on the news. The newscaster on the screen was in the midst of mass of police units.
Yes, Derrick. I'm reporting from the back alley off of Kern and Dale. Behind me, the police are investigating what can only be described as a blood bath, the African woman announced before turning to her left quickly, Chief Skillen, does anyone have a clue as to what happened here?
The station is obliged to withhold names from the public until the victims have been identified but all of the murders are believed to be connected.
In what way?
The young man that we found was beaten to death by at least 5 adult men. The five adults that were found dead were a group of mutant-haters and apparently targeted the young John Doe because he possessed a mutation. We believe that the perpetrators of the first crime were killed as an act of vengeance...
My God... Pietro remarked, looking at his companions, Can you believe... Morty, what's with you?
When Todd, Lance, and Fred turned to look at her they were greeted with a deranged smile. Pietro zipped over toward Lance and Fred, putting as much distance between the girl and himself. Todd glanced at the tv screen, where the report was still playing, before leveling his gaze on her.
God no... he muttered, Morticia, what da hell have you done????
I gave em what they had comin'.
Jesus-fuckin'-CHRIST. Ya killed five men last night!!!! Do you got any idea what the fuck they'll do to ya if you get caught? YOU'LL FRY!!! DIDN'T YOU THINK ABOUT THAT?!?!?!?! Todd snarled at her, unaware that his anxiety over her well-being was coming off as anger. But, when she turned to him with a cold gaze, he knew exactly what was coming...
Ya know what they did? she asked in a deceptively calm voice. They took the only thing I had left. They killed Jeff. He was the only thing that kept me from takin' a knife to my fuckin' neck when I first met him!! AND THEY TOOK THAT AWAY!! FIRST MA AND POP HATED ME, THE FUCKIN' SYSTEM FAILED ME, I FUCKED OLD MEN FER MONEY TA LIVE OFFA, I DIDN'T EVEN KNOW IF YOU WERE STILL ALIVE!!! The other guys just sat off to the side, fearing for their lives as Morty took a deep breath and began screaming again. I DIDN'T GIVE A DAMN BOUT MYSELF!!! MY LIFE'S BEEN A LIVIN' HELL BUT HE MADE ME FORGET ALL OF THAT!!!!! AND I KNOW DAT YOU AIN'T NO GODDAMN SAINT, TODD JONAS TOLENSKY, SO DON'T YOU FUCKIN' PREACH TA ME! THOSE SONS A BITCHES KILLED HIM BECAUSE HE COULD CONTROL THE WAY THINGS SOUND!! THEY KILLED HIM FOR THAT!!!! YEAH, I KILLED DA BASTARDS AND I'D DO IT AGAIN!!!! NOW SOMEONE TURN OFF THAT GODDAMN TV, I DON'T WANNA HEAR BOUT HOW HE DIED AGAIN!
Each person was frozen to their spot as Morty drew in ragged breaths. The tense silence was broken only by the sounds of the investigation. A fresh surge of anger coursed through her at the still broadcasting news anchor. It took less than a moment for her rage to explode once again. I SAID TURN DAT FUCKIN' THING OFF!!!!!!! she bellowed, rushing forward and smashing her fist through the screen. Sparks flew momentarily and the light scent of burned flesh met Todd's nose as he ran to his sister.
Christ...what ave I done?' he thought before gently removing her arm from the television. When he leaned closer to her, Todd could hear her muttering, He told me to go...told me to run...they killed him because he could make things sound pretty...and his blood was everywhere...God, it was everywhere... Tears rolled down Morty's face and mingled with the blood dripping from the arm that Todd was holding.
I didn't mean ta yell at ya', yo...I just got scared bout what's gonna happen to ya. I'm so sorry, I'll never say nothin' like that again. Todd whispered to her as he picked her up and carried her to the bathroom to wrap up her arm.
AN: WOOOOOH!!!! 4 PAGES BABY!!!!! *does a jig* I asked my friend if all the angst I was puttin' in this was ok and they said, As long as you balance it out with some fluffiness. So, the chapter after next, be prepared for some fun, fluffy, and pointless fun. It won't detract from the story. It'll just show how the Brotherhood and Wanda adjust to the Tolensky Twins. Love y'all!
