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Chapter 3The pair continued in silence as they travelled down the small winding road towards where the large mansion sat, surrounded by pleasant gardens and a high wall. Lush greenery of the forest continued to spill out around it. The closer they travelled, the more magnificent the mansion became. The detail of the outer architecture was stunning, the gleam of the large square windows shone brightly from the sunlight.
Hydra paused as she came upon the large gates. She stared up at them apprehensively, for a sensation of fear seemed to shiver round her body as she studied the grandness and power this place radiated. Her eyes caught the oval sign of black and gold and glanced to the words it glimmered, 'Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters.'
Pyro watched her impatiently, gesturing her to the gates, "Come on! You said you wanted to see Xavier, he's in there."
Hydra glanced to the young man who indicated at the entrance. He made another noise at her unreactive state.
"Come on! I'm not waiting out here all day for you." Pyro kicked open the gates with a scornful grunt and walked up the driveway with his hands shoved into pockets as he returned to his old school. Hydra hurried from the entrance and lightly made her way through the gates and after the other mutant. She looked up and watched the towering manor loom over her.
She snapped her gaze back to Pyro when she heard his fist rap impatiently on the door. She held her breath as she heard footsteps come towards the door from within. She began to fidget with a silver bracelet on her wrist, clipping and unclipping it, an evident signal of her worry.
The door was thrown open and a heavily chiselled face glared down at them. Dark eyes were narrowed, particularly at Pyro. The eyes slowly shifted to Hydra then back to Pyro. His frown was deeply held as his eyes continued to study them, nose inhaling a moment. Strands of wild brown dangled over the eyes of the man, whose mane of hair continued across the sides of his face. The strong jaw shifted as a growl came from the person's throat.
Hydra stared at the man. He had growled.
People don't growl.
Her eyes travelled downwards over him.. his attire was out of place with the mansion, everything about him was. He was a rough and rugged type, expression incredibly violent. His stance was intimidating, as were his narrowed eyes.
Hydra fumbled lightly with the hood of her coat, pulling it tightly round her face to try and almost shield herself from the man at the door. She didn't like this school one bit. She sneaked another glance to him and the man had straightened; now studying Pyro. Hydra suddenly had a disturbing image of this school being incredibly cruel, very strict and unforgiving. Well.. look at the teachers.
Another growl came before the man finally spoke, "Pyro? What the hell are you doin' back?"
His voice didn't match the mansion either.
Pyro just folded his arms and returned the glare back to man. He said nothing but held his stance, a familiar clicking of his lighter reappearing.
"Well?" Growled the low voice. Hydra glanced worryingly to Pyro.. the man at the door seemed to be an ungentle type.. she hoped Pyro would have the sense to answer.
"This is my home." Said Pyro simply with a sharp edge to his tone, "Try welcoming me back, Logan."
"Hey, that's Sir to you." Came the growl.
"Sorry Sir.." Muttered Pyro scathingly.
Hydra glanced gently to the man named Logan, she could see a glimmer of bitter satisfaction in his eyes at the reply. Logan then turned his head to Hydra, "And who the hell are you?"
Hydra felt like diving behind the wall at this point. Anywhere to try and get out of reach of this man. He still intimidated her.
"Answer me.." Said Logan lowly.
"Logan!" Came another voice from within.
Hydra felt her heart lighten; the tone was smooth and gentle, completely feminine. She could hear gentle footsteps stepping forward towards the door. The large form turned from the arrivals and to the voice, "What?"
"No offence, Logan. But you being the first person newcomers see is unlikely to encourage them."
A grunt came in reply, "Not exactly newcomers, Storm."
"Hm..?" The footsteps came closer.
Logan nodded behind him and stepped to one side. With the additional space a woman stepped up beside him and peered interestedly out of the door. The female's eyes widened at the sight of Pyro.
Hydra shared the same expression, for the woman at the door had shockingly coloured hair, she was beautiful, but she had white hair. Not an old white, but a pure and fresh white.
Pyro smirked at the sight of Storm, "Hey Miss. Munroe." He said in a false jovial tone.
Storm stepped outside, "Pyro!" She then frowned and shook her head, "Come inside immediately, Charles will want to see you." Pyro's eyes stillened at her words, he didn't appear too pleased. The dark skinned woman then turned to Hydra, "Welcome to Xavier's School.. did you come with Pyro?"
Hydra nodded slowly. "Yes.. he saved my life a few miles back.." She glanced to Pyro a moment; a small smile as she expressed her thanks once more. Pyro just gave an uncomfortable shrug, and avoided the look of disbelief Logan gave him.
Storm too looked to Pyro at her words, and then back, "Well, Charles will want to see you also."
Hydra nodded, "I want to see him too.. I hope he can help me.."
Logan frowned a little; stepping out of the doorway and towards her, "Help you?" He questioned. His voice was a little softer, more concerned.
Hydra nodded, but remained quiet. She felt a twinge of worry as Logan and Storm exchanged doubtful expressions.
Storm turned back to the pair, "Follow me then.." She turned from the door, Logan by her side and the younger mutants behind.
As they passed through the corridors, Hydra glanced over it with awe at the wealth of the mansion. Her eyes travelled hungrily over the décor, taking in the beauty. Her muddied trainers made no mark on the lush carpet of royal blue since the dirt had dried, but just for pursuing over the texture with her state of clothing made her feel guilty, as if she were a trespasser.
Since their travel to Xavier's office was through the main corridors, no other students could be seen, for the doors leading off the main corridor led to rooms such as kitchens and bathrooms, smaller offices and lounges. Hydra assumed the students were in lesson time.
Storm glanced over her shoulder gently at the pair. Pyro stalked through as if he were superior. His hands were shoved into his pockets of his jacket and his walk was straight and authoritative. Hydra was just staring at every aspect of the mansion in awe. Storm's head snapped back to Logan when she felt him nudge her.
"What do you think Charles is going to do with him?"
Storm just shook her head apologetically to Logan, "I don't know.. we don't know what Magneto has done.."
Logan just grunted at her response, continuing to walk.
Hydra's eyes snapped up to Logan when she heard his animalistic reply. She was curious to their words. Magneto? What had Pyro done? What connection was he with this.. Magneto?
All thoughts fled as they came upon a large set of double doors, which shimmered gently in the strong sunlight. Hydra lightly tugged on her hood and fidgeted with her zip a moment before the doors were grandly opened. Hydra's eyes did a cautious scan of the room before landing upon the man she had come to meet.
Charles looked away from the window and towards the entrees. He nodded slowly and moved forward in his chair, his fingers lightly guiding him to where seats sat in wait. Hydra stared at the man in the wheelchair. He was over middle-age, and in a wheelchair, and he was bald..
This was the world's most powerful mutant?
Charles straightened gently and gestured to the seats. His un-rumpled suit rustled lightly as he moved a little. Hydra lowered her body slowly to a chair, staring at the man who watched her calmly. Despite her first thoughts, a power radiated off him like an aura. She felt it wash over her and calm her. She accepted the beliefs of his power suddenly as their eyes met, startling blue upon warm hazel.
The man named Xavier then spoke, his voice was full of understanding, instant warmth, but his dominance and power stung at her mind as he clearly announced, "I've been expecting you."
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