Chapter Nineteen: End of the Innocence
The mutants were all dressed and ready to attend the meeting. The nerve in all of them were jumping around. They were slightly afraid to see what was going to happen.
They piled into the cars and drove off. Logan stayed home with the New Recruits, who didn't want to go, because they don't attend the High School.
"Jean, are you nervous?" asked Scott in the car. In Jean's car was Scott, Darren, Rogue, and Pietro. "What do you think?" she responded trying to keep her eyes focused on the road. "Here we are."
Outside were police officers and other law enforcement official. They parked and exited. People stood and watched as they prepared to enter. Jean clenched her fist on the manilla file folder, which held her speech.
"You can dress nice, but it doesn't cover up the fact you are all scum!" yelled an older woman. Darren glared at her, his eyes slightly illuminating. The older woman grabbed her son in fear.
(Inside the Gym)
The gym had been transformed into a meeting hall. There were chairs everywhere, and the stage had ten chairs on one side of the stage for the mutants, and three on the other side, and in the middle was a podium.
Principal Kelly, the Superintendent of Schools, and the Mayor was sitting in the three chairs. The X-Men entered and took seats on the opposite side of the stage.
"This meeting will now convene." announced Principal Kelly. "The purpose of this hearing is to discuss this issue in Bayville. These students have been identified as mutants, what exactly are they? And are they dangerous to be allowed in school?!"
"Is there anyone who would like to come up here and talk?" he asked. Jean was the first one up, she liked getting things over and done with.
Jean looked at the crowd, the crowd of people she knew since she was young, the looks on their faces were anger and hatred. The Professor had blocked her Telepathy so she wouldn't pick up on peoples thoughts.
"Good Evening. My name is Jean Grey and I am a mutant. What exactly is a mutant? Well I am up here tonight to explain to you what a mutant is. A mutant is a person born with the X-Gene. This gene is in every living sentient human being. But in the last one hundred years, this Gene has suddenly started to mutate. Normally this gene is considered Junk DNA, but not anymore. This gene mutated in many giving them Superhuman abilities. These abilities manifest at puberty and are triggered during periods of heightened emotional stress. For me, it was holding my best friend Annie as she died in my arms. These people to my left are mutants. We are mutants who are here to protect humans from a more powerful mutant out there. I am not going into detail though. Just because we have abilities, gifts if you will, doesn't mean are not the same people that you all know. We are human beings and we deserve to be treated like them. I can assure you we all have amazing control over our powers. We do not pose a threat towards anyone. Also let me make known, if anyone has a young child like under twelve, it is a possibility they too will be a mutant. Mutants are real and this is the beginning of a new stage of evolution. We are hear to stay and we are here to protect you. It was once said, "Humans fear what they can not understand and what they can not understand they often seek to destroy". Just because you can't understand who we are doesn't mean you can't accept us. There are many things out there we cant understand yet we accept. For example, one of my best friends is gay. I don't understand why someone is gay, but I accept them because it's who they are. We need to accept mutants, because they are part of this world. Thank You."
Jean folded her speech and took her seat. No one applauded except the mutants.
It was Kelly's turn.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, let us not be fooled by Miss Grey's little speech. I don't think it is safe for our children to be in school with mutants. These individuals have more power than a handgun, which I don't think is suitable."
Principal Kelly went on for ten minutes stating that mutants are dangerous and can't be in school with the "normal" kids. Everyone applauded for him. Apparently this wasn't looking good for the mutants.
"We have decided that these "mutants" must wear an identification tag, which will be worn around the neck and it will have a picture of the mutant and it will have physical description and also that of their abilities. They will be allowed in school, but the minute one of them activates their powers, they all get expelled." said the Mayor as he adjourned the meeting.
People were leaving the hall, many unhappy that the mutants are still allowed in school.
"Ah can't believe this! We have to wear those cards!" exclaimed Rogue in anger.
"It's like the Holocaust all over again! They made the Jews wear those stars and now this!" exclaimed Wanda.
"Ja." said Kurt, as he turned his inducer off, scary several people nearby.
"Kurt, you like sure you want to do that?" asked Kitty, as she walked along side the group.
"Ja, like I shouldn't have to hide it anymore. They know I am a mutant, so it no longer matters if they see my real skin." he exclaimed as he saw Amanda running near him.
"Jean, you did wonderful." smiled Darren as he hugged her. "Thanks for what you said in the speech about your gay friend." he whispered. "Your welcome." she smiled back.
"The cards are at home for you all to fill out." said Xavier as they wheeled towards the cars.
They were in Jean's car when a song came on...
Remember when the days were long
And rolled beneath a deep blue sky
Didn't have a care in the world
With mommy and daddy standin' by
But "happily ever after" fails
And we've been poisoned by these fairy tales
The lawyers dwell on small details
Since daddy had to fly
But I know a place where we can go
That's still untouched by men
We'll sit and watch the clouds roll by
And the tall grass waves in the wind
You can lay your head back on the ground
And let your hair fall all around me
Offer up your best defense
But this is the end
This is the end of the innocence
O' beautiful, for spacious skies
But now those skies are threatening
They're beating plowshares into swords
For this tired old man that we elected king
Armchair warriors often fail
And we've been poisoned by these fairy tales
The lawyers clean up all details
Since daddy had to lie
But I know a place where we can go
And wash away this sin
We'll sit and watch the clouds roll by
And the tall grass waves in the wind
Just lay your head back on the ground
And let your hair spill all around me
Offer up your best defense
But this is the end
This is the end of the innocence
Who knows how long this will last
Now we've come so far, so fast
But, somewhere back there in the dust
That same small town in each of us
I need to remember this
So baby give me just one kiss
And let me take a long last look
Before we say goodbye
Just lay your head back on the ground
And let your hair fall all around me
Offer up your best defense
But this is the end
This is the end of the innocence
"So true." said Rogue, as she looked out the window.
This was the beginning of a new stage in their lives. For years, they remained hidden from society, and now they were the center of it.
It truly was the end of the innocence.
*8 hope you all liked! Please read and review!! Chapter Twenty: Trying to live a normal life when everyone is out to get them. The next chapters will be more Darren/Pietro centered. The story is however going to be ending soon. Maybe only another five to ten chapters! Also...there will be a sequel. I am also looking for an OC for my sequel. The template will be uploaded as soon as I upload this!
The mutants were all dressed and ready to attend the meeting. The nerve in all of them were jumping around. They were slightly afraid to see what was going to happen.
They piled into the cars and drove off. Logan stayed home with the New Recruits, who didn't want to go, because they don't attend the High School.
"Jean, are you nervous?" asked Scott in the car. In Jean's car was Scott, Darren, Rogue, and Pietro. "What do you think?" she responded trying to keep her eyes focused on the road. "Here we are."
Outside were police officers and other law enforcement official. They parked and exited. People stood and watched as they prepared to enter. Jean clenched her fist on the manilla file folder, which held her speech.
"You can dress nice, but it doesn't cover up the fact you are all scum!" yelled an older woman. Darren glared at her, his eyes slightly illuminating. The older woman grabbed her son in fear.
(Inside the Gym)
The gym had been transformed into a meeting hall. There were chairs everywhere, and the stage had ten chairs on one side of the stage for the mutants, and three on the other side, and in the middle was a podium.
Principal Kelly, the Superintendent of Schools, and the Mayor was sitting in the three chairs. The X-Men entered and took seats on the opposite side of the stage.
"This meeting will now convene." announced Principal Kelly. "The purpose of this hearing is to discuss this issue in Bayville. These students have been identified as mutants, what exactly are they? And are they dangerous to be allowed in school?!"
"Is there anyone who would like to come up here and talk?" he asked. Jean was the first one up, she liked getting things over and done with.
Jean looked at the crowd, the crowd of people she knew since she was young, the looks on their faces were anger and hatred. The Professor had blocked her Telepathy so she wouldn't pick up on peoples thoughts.
"Good Evening. My name is Jean Grey and I am a mutant. What exactly is a mutant? Well I am up here tonight to explain to you what a mutant is. A mutant is a person born with the X-Gene. This gene is in every living sentient human being. But in the last one hundred years, this Gene has suddenly started to mutate. Normally this gene is considered Junk DNA, but not anymore. This gene mutated in many giving them Superhuman abilities. These abilities manifest at puberty and are triggered during periods of heightened emotional stress. For me, it was holding my best friend Annie as she died in my arms. These people to my left are mutants. We are mutants who are here to protect humans from a more powerful mutant out there. I am not going into detail though. Just because we have abilities, gifts if you will, doesn't mean are not the same people that you all know. We are human beings and we deserve to be treated like them. I can assure you we all have amazing control over our powers. We do not pose a threat towards anyone. Also let me make known, if anyone has a young child like under twelve, it is a possibility they too will be a mutant. Mutants are real and this is the beginning of a new stage of evolution. We are hear to stay and we are here to protect you. It was once said, "Humans fear what they can not understand and what they can not understand they often seek to destroy". Just because you can't understand who we are doesn't mean you can't accept us. There are many things out there we cant understand yet we accept. For example, one of my best friends is gay. I don't understand why someone is gay, but I accept them because it's who they are. We need to accept mutants, because they are part of this world. Thank You."
Jean folded her speech and took her seat. No one applauded except the mutants.
It was Kelly's turn.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, let us not be fooled by Miss Grey's little speech. I don't think it is safe for our children to be in school with mutants. These individuals have more power than a handgun, which I don't think is suitable."
Principal Kelly went on for ten minutes stating that mutants are dangerous and can't be in school with the "normal" kids. Everyone applauded for him. Apparently this wasn't looking good for the mutants.
"We have decided that these "mutants" must wear an identification tag, which will be worn around the neck and it will have a picture of the mutant and it will have physical description and also that of their abilities. They will be allowed in school, but the minute one of them activates their powers, they all get expelled." said the Mayor as he adjourned the meeting.
People were leaving the hall, many unhappy that the mutants are still allowed in school.
"Ah can't believe this! We have to wear those cards!" exclaimed Rogue in anger.
"It's like the Holocaust all over again! They made the Jews wear those stars and now this!" exclaimed Wanda.
"Ja." said Kurt, as he turned his inducer off, scary several people nearby.
"Kurt, you like sure you want to do that?" asked Kitty, as she walked along side the group.
"Ja, like I shouldn't have to hide it anymore. They know I am a mutant, so it no longer matters if they see my real skin." he exclaimed as he saw Amanda running near him.
"Jean, you did wonderful." smiled Darren as he hugged her. "Thanks for what you said in the speech about your gay friend." he whispered. "Your welcome." she smiled back.
"The cards are at home for you all to fill out." said Xavier as they wheeled towards the cars.
They were in Jean's car when a song came on...
Remember when the days were long
And rolled beneath a deep blue sky
Didn't have a care in the world
With mommy and daddy standin' by
But "happily ever after" fails
And we've been poisoned by these fairy tales
The lawyers dwell on small details
Since daddy had to fly
But I know a place where we can go
That's still untouched by men
We'll sit and watch the clouds roll by
And the tall grass waves in the wind
You can lay your head back on the ground
And let your hair fall all around me
Offer up your best defense
But this is the end
This is the end of the innocence
O' beautiful, for spacious skies
But now those skies are threatening
They're beating plowshares into swords
For this tired old man that we elected king
Armchair warriors often fail
And we've been poisoned by these fairy tales
The lawyers clean up all details
Since daddy had to lie
But I know a place where we can go
And wash away this sin
We'll sit and watch the clouds roll by
And the tall grass waves in the wind
Just lay your head back on the ground
And let your hair spill all around me
Offer up your best defense
But this is the end
This is the end of the innocence
Who knows how long this will last
Now we've come so far, so fast
But, somewhere back there in the dust
That same small town in each of us
I need to remember this
So baby give me just one kiss
And let me take a long last look
Before we say goodbye
Just lay your head back on the ground
And let your hair fall all around me
Offer up your best defense
But this is the end
This is the end of the innocence
"So true." said Rogue, as she looked out the window.
This was the beginning of a new stage in their lives. For years, they remained hidden from society, and now they were the center of it.
It truly was the end of the innocence.
*8 hope you all liked! Please read and review!! Chapter Twenty: Trying to live a normal life when everyone is out to get them. The next chapters will be more Darren/Pietro centered. The story is however going to be ending soon. Maybe only another five to ten chapters! Also...there will be a sequel. I am also looking for an OC for my sequel. The template will be uploaded as soon as I upload this!