Disclaimer: Although a girl can wish, I in no way shape or form own Mutant
X or any of the characters. Michael, Mari, Will, Nicole and Alex are mine
though.
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Both Chapters six and seven will take place on the same day but are focused on the twin's different events of that day. They begin at the beginning of the day and end at the end. They are more like fillers and information on Mariella and Michael. Chapter eight will pick up where Chapters six and seven leave off.
Part Six: Mariella
Since the advanced aging had been reversed four years ago, both twins had started maturing like normal children. They played with other children their age, and a lot with each other. As they matured though, the differences between each other and the other children were becoming more and more apparent.
"Mariella Marama Mulwray what time were you in bed last night?" Shalimar scolded at her daughter.
"Mom, you and I both know that you were out prowling and already know the answer to that question. I was working on something for class last night and didn't realize what time it was. It won't happen again." Mari looked at her mom with the most innocent eyes she could muster. They both knew it would happen again but Mariella could try.
"Fine, just make sure your in bed by ten tonight and we'll call it even. I don't like you adopting you grandpa's sleeping habits."
"You do it too you know."
"I'm feral, it's in my blood. Most nights I just can't sleep." Shalimar stopped herself, knowing she didn't have to justify her actions to her own daughter.
"And what does that make me? Pond Scum?" Mariella quipped back at her mother's comments.
"You are only half feral, and your less dominate half I might add. You know that. You got a lot from your father including his need for sleep so I suggest you try getting some more."
"Whatever, I have to get to the lab."
Mari turned to walk off towards the lab. In the three and a half years she'd been studying with Adam and Emma she had become almost as smart as Adam and had already surpassed Emma. Both adults knew it but Mari was courteous and there were always things they could find to teach her.
"Hey grandpa; Emma. I'm just going to start working on my project. I'll be in my lab if you need me. Just remember to knock first." Mariella turned to walk off but was stopped by Adam.
"Mariella Marama Mulwray just what are you working on in there anyway. You've been really secretive the last few days and you've been neglecting your work here."
"You're the second person to use my full name today. It must be something in the air. But fine if you want to know I should be done by the end of the day and then you will know what I've been up to and actually you'll find my work for the last week and the next week on you desk." Seeing Adam speechless Mariella smiled secretly and walked off.
Last year for her birthday Mari had been surprised with her own lab next to the main one. The whole team had pitched in and made it completely state of the art, even better with some of the modifications that Jesse and Mike had made to the computers. Most twelve year old girls wouldn't consider that a good birthday present, but Mari wasn't most girls. She loved science, especially genetics and medicine, and was already close to being the second geneticist at Sanctuary.
Anyone who walked through her lab that day was quickly shrugged off as Mari continued to work. She stopped for a short while for lunch and when she left her lab, Michael snuck in. Everyone wanted to know what Mari was up to in the lab, but they felt that it was safest to let Michael go in. If he got caught, he was likely the only one who wouldn't get shocked, literally. When Mari was surprised or angry, her electricity flowed freely, especially at the person who surprised or angered her.
What he saw surprised him. She had shut off and locked most of what she was working on but he did see one thing, his own DNA. What was she doing with that? Michael wondered but knowing she's be returning soon, he left without further investigation.
Mariella did return and continued working until the early afternoon when she had found what she was looking for.
"It's there. I was right, I think. All I have to do is test it now," Mari said before hitting the button that could change her brother's life forever.
~~Indicates translated sign language ~""~Indicates translated sign language and spoken language being used simultaneously by the same person
Both Chapters six and seven will take place on the same day but are focused on the twin's different events of that day. They begin at the beginning of the day and end at the end. They are more like fillers and information on Mariella and Michael. Chapter eight will pick up where Chapters six and seven leave off.
Part Six: Mariella
Since the advanced aging had been reversed four years ago, both twins had started maturing like normal children. They played with other children their age, and a lot with each other. As they matured though, the differences between each other and the other children were becoming more and more apparent.
"Mariella Marama Mulwray what time were you in bed last night?" Shalimar scolded at her daughter.
"Mom, you and I both know that you were out prowling and already know the answer to that question. I was working on something for class last night and didn't realize what time it was. It won't happen again." Mari looked at her mom with the most innocent eyes she could muster. They both knew it would happen again but Mariella could try.
"Fine, just make sure your in bed by ten tonight and we'll call it even. I don't like you adopting you grandpa's sleeping habits."
"You do it too you know."
"I'm feral, it's in my blood. Most nights I just can't sleep." Shalimar stopped herself, knowing she didn't have to justify her actions to her own daughter.
"And what does that make me? Pond Scum?" Mariella quipped back at her mother's comments.
"You are only half feral, and your less dominate half I might add. You know that. You got a lot from your father including his need for sleep so I suggest you try getting some more."
"Whatever, I have to get to the lab."
Mari turned to walk off towards the lab. In the three and a half years she'd been studying with Adam and Emma she had become almost as smart as Adam and had already surpassed Emma. Both adults knew it but Mari was courteous and there were always things they could find to teach her.
"Hey grandpa; Emma. I'm just going to start working on my project. I'll be in my lab if you need me. Just remember to knock first." Mariella turned to walk off but was stopped by Adam.
"Mariella Marama Mulwray just what are you working on in there anyway. You've been really secretive the last few days and you've been neglecting your work here."
"You're the second person to use my full name today. It must be something in the air. But fine if you want to know I should be done by the end of the day and then you will know what I've been up to and actually you'll find my work for the last week and the next week on you desk." Seeing Adam speechless Mariella smiled secretly and walked off.
Last year for her birthday Mari had been surprised with her own lab next to the main one. The whole team had pitched in and made it completely state of the art, even better with some of the modifications that Jesse and Mike had made to the computers. Most twelve year old girls wouldn't consider that a good birthday present, but Mari wasn't most girls. She loved science, especially genetics and medicine, and was already close to being the second geneticist at Sanctuary.
Anyone who walked through her lab that day was quickly shrugged off as Mari continued to work. She stopped for a short while for lunch and when she left her lab, Michael snuck in. Everyone wanted to know what Mari was up to in the lab, but they felt that it was safest to let Michael go in. If he got caught, he was likely the only one who wouldn't get shocked, literally. When Mari was surprised or angry, her electricity flowed freely, especially at the person who surprised or angered her.
What he saw surprised him. She had shut off and locked most of what she was working on but he did see one thing, his own DNA. What was she doing with that? Michael wondered but knowing she's be returning soon, he left without further investigation.
Mariella did return and continued working until the early afternoon when she had found what she was looking for.
"It's there. I was right, I think. All I have to do is test it now," Mari said before hitting the button that could change her brother's life forever.
