Hey everyone! This is my first fic ever, so try and be gentle. I'd sure like to get reviews on this, heck, I'd even like to get flames .
I'm warning you now, this fic contains shounen ai, lots of it, but nothing really graphic. The PG13 rating is only because of the shounen ai, cauz some people may not be comfortable with it. The story is centered around my original characters, Mark, Tyler and Alita, dealing with there powers, the world, like every other teenager I guess. But for you action junkies, don't worry, it won't be all sap, I promise there'll be lotsa action! And don't worry, you'll see all your favourite x-men too (if I forget any, just tell me, all put them in). It's kinda of a blend of the old x-men, x-men evo, and the comics, cauz I'm a fan of all 3!
Disclaimer: I own X-men and all the rights attached to it, cauz I killed marvel and the warner brothers and everyone stomps on all of them HAHA! I'm king of the WORLD!!! No seriously, I don't have any rights to anything 'bout x-men, I'm just a crazy fan writing for fun, sue me!
I dedicate this fic to my two best friends in the whole world, Ali and Zhord
(this is to prove I'm not a homophobe guys, you better appreciate it!)
clears throat so here we go!
Chapter 1
First Day of School
-Christ! does everybody know that guy? said Tyler pointing to a guy who was talking with bunch of his friends.
-Who? You mean Mark, laughed Justin. Don't tell me you've never talked to him, he's a real nice guy.
-Everybody seems to think so, never even talked to him.
-Really, that's strange. Wanna meet him?
-Nah, he replied as the bell rang, going off to his next course.
It was the first day back at school and Tyler was glad to be back. He didn't particularly like school, but figured it was better than doing nothing at all. He hadn't seen some of his friends all summer and it was nice to see them again. He was more popular than most, and girls were always all over him, it was annoying at times, but he had to admit it also had its fare share of advantages.
His next class was advanced body conditioning. This was the class he'd been looking forward to the most all day. All of his other classes were so boring. Really! who needed Chemistry 101 anyways? Now PE and his next class, those were interesting. They'd introduced a new program a couple of years back, Advanced Body Conditioning they had called it. It was a new kind of physical program in schools, focusing on getting students into shape by means of martial arts, track running, weight lifting and such, instead of the common group sports in regular PE classes.
As well as being captain of almost every sports team in the school, he also had a nag for marital arts, obviously making him part of this new school program. Of course, he had to admit, being a feral mutant with enhanced strength, senses and agility certainly helped a bit. Even though he'd never used his powers at school, he still possessed more stamina than any ordinary person would. The only actual boring part was that, even without the use of his feral abilities, no one in the class was really up to his level. Sure it was for advanced students, but most of them were only a little over average. He slowly made his way to the gym, stopping along the way, talking to a few people he hadn't had a chance to say hi to yet. He grinned when the bell rang, he'd never been on time before, why break tradition?
-Well welcome to another year in hell everyone, said the teacher in a ''like I actually give a shit'' voice. As you can see, some students chickened out and decided to quit the class, so the ''Powers That Be'' decided to put all put you sissies in one class. I tell you kids these days, a bunch of hussies if you ask me he mumbled. .Well no use complaining now, so lets get started.
After checking who was absent and doing a few basic warm-ups, the teacher decided it was time to show them what it was he expected his students to achieve in his class this year.
-Well! since we have our two best fighters in the same class this year, how about we have them show us a few advanced moves huh boys ?
-Yeah! Common show us! they exclaimed.
-Ok get on the mat you two, yelled the teacher.
Tyler knew he was talking about him but who else is he talking about? he wondered.
He got his answer when he saw Mark walking up to the mat as well.
-Go Tyler, you can beat him. Common!
-This is gonna be a piece of cake Tyler thought. But he was also surprised when he heard a small number of them were also cheering for Mark.
Placing them selves in front of one another, they slowly studied each other, each looking for a weakness they could exploit.. Mark was about 6'1 and had large shoulders; his body was very well defined and muscled, while not being overly bulky. He had short, light brown hair which was spiked up on his head, except for one small stubborn strand that fell on the side of his forehead. Tyler on the other hand, was only about 5'3, and while not being as tall or large as Mark, had an equally defined build and shape for his height. He had short waving curly hair which was almost black, but with a small hinge of brown you could easily spot. He had a darker skin tone than most, which complimented his deep onyx eyes perfectly, and made a startling contrast against Marks slightly lighter skin tone and piercing green eyes.
Most opponents underestimated him because of his height, but he would often use this as an advantage. Being quite tall, Mark had to move more slowly than him, which could also be an advantage. But even he had to admit, this dude didn't look stupid at all, and something about the look in Marks eyes was mysteriously captivating. It was as if a barrel of intense emotions raged behind piercing green orbs, yet at the same time, great softness and warmth also resided there. Tyler shook his head, it was probably just his imagination, and since when did eyes do all that?
-Salute, and ... go! shouted the teacher
Tyler threw the first punch right at his face, which Mark blocked easily. He then threw his other fist which Mark also blocked. He tried kicking him but Mark grabbed him leg and sent him twirling the other way. Tyler grinned; maybe Mark was good, but he was better. It was time to kick it up a notch. Now Mark was coming at him, he kicked Tyler in the ribs and launched a punch towards his gut. Tyler got the kick full force but recovered quickly and blocked Marks's punch by grabbing his arm, and tried to flip him over. Mark, seeing that he was in a bad spot, let himself fly and by doing a flip in midair, managed to land on his feet. They punched, kicked and flipped for about fifteen minutes, neither of them gaining a clear advantage. They were staring each other down when they heard the coach scream;
-Ok, that's enough boys, we get the idea.
-Dude! Nice warm up huh? Tyler grinned as he looked up at Mark.
-Yup, although that punch of yours sure stings, he replied laughing and rubbing his shoulder.
-All go easy on you next time, said Tyler teasing.
-Ok guys, get yourself a partner, you'll be doing most of this class in pairs anyways. Common!!! lets go, we don't have all day.
- You wanna team up with me? asked Tyler, obviously impressed by Mark.
-Sure, replied Mark, surprise wide in his eyes. Apart from for a few exceptions, prep's like Tyler didn't usually talk to, or even notice people like Mark, inside, or outside school.
-I'm Tyler by the way, nice to meet someone who can actually kick.
-I'm Mark, he replied softly, still surprised.
For the next half an hour they did basic training, one attacking, the other defending, switching every ten minutes.
-Ok guys, that's enough for today, c-ya tomorrow.
-Hey Mark, why didn't you team up with me? shot one of the guys heading towards them.
-Because he knows you fight like a girl Jack! said one of the other guys named John.
-Hey! replied Jack, giving John a hit behind the head.
-Well there's that, and you were rooting for Tyler when we fought, said Mark, grinning devilishly.
-That ain't true man, said Jack.
-Oh! common we all heard you, ''Go Tyler, you can beat him'' joked John.
-Argh! I give up, he said as they all entered the locker room.
They got out of the locker room five minutes later, Tyler was walking beside Mark when he asked:
-So where'd you learn to fight like that?
-Oh you know, you pick up a few things here and there. How about you?
-Same thing. I also had this great teacher for about two years, I learned a lot from him. But I swear I've never seen a guy your size be so flexible before.
-I guess I am a bit flexible, said Mark, putting his hand behind his head.
-A bit! You've gotta be kidding dude.
-Well you're pretty fast yourself, I almost didn't see those punches coming at first.
-Yeah, lots of practice you know... Fuck! I got to carried away, he could have found out I'm a mutie. I gotta be more careful he thought. Well this is me, he said pointing to some lockers. C-ya
-Bye, Mark said as he walked away towards his own locker.
Mark's POV
Arriving to his locker Mark saw his best friend, Alita, with a huge grin on her face and looking excitedly at him.
-Was that who I think that was? she asked all happy.
-Who? he asked looking at her funny.
-Oh! you stop acting stupid, that was Tyler walking with you!
-So? asked Mark smiling.
-SO! you've just had a huge crush on him for the past year and a half you baka! You're so shy you didn't even have the guts to go talk to him.
-Common, it's not that huge a crush!
-What! she practically screamed as she almost fell over. Please, I'm your best friend; you can't hide these things from me you know! I've seen the way you look at him when you think nobody's looking, all dreamy and drooling, she teased, poking him.
-Aliiiii, you make me sound like a stalker or something. Ok, so he's got the cutest ass I've ever seen, but that don't mean I like him.
-Then why haven't you had a boyfriend in over six months. And don't tell me it's because your gay, half the guys in this school would go gay just to date you! And girls are all over you even though they know you ain't strait, common, its not because the lack of choice around here.
-I mean, he's just so different from me. He's cute and popular and got all the hot girls after him. I bet he never even noticed me before today. It's just a stupid crush…
-If you'd dress like I tell you, you'd have every single piece of meat on this side of North America running crazy after you! Your hot as hell, you could get him if you tried hard enough.
- I dress fine. And he isn't even gay!
-Yeah sure! What's life if you don't take risks! And if he isn't gay then that's just too bad, because he doesn't know what a great guy he's missing out on, she said, going in to super hyper mode.
-You've got this all figured out don't you? he said sheeplessly.
-Yup, she said smiling.
-Fine, I'll get to know him better, IF he talks to me again. We'll see from there won't we?
-Ok, but I'm warning you, if you wait to long I'm gonna tell him for you... she said innocently, looking the other way.
-I give up…. You have yourself a deal.
-Ya! she exclaimed, turning back and jumping into his arms.
-You need to learn to control yourself Ali, he laughed as he hugged her back.
-I'm just so proud of my little Mark-kun, all grown up.
-Give me a break, I've been taller than you for about five years now.
-That's not what I meant you big baka! Common were gonna be late for math class if we don't hurry up.
They both laughed as they went off to class.
Entering the class, they saw that most of the seats were already taken. Luckily, Alita spotted some empty seats in the back and pointed towards them as Mark followed and sat next to her. A few seconds later Tyler walked in and sat down in front of Mark.
-Hey! Tyler whispered, smiling.
-Hey, Mark whispered back.
As he turned sideways to talk to Ali he saw the look she gave him, the your so into him look. She laughed as she saw him shake his head and roll his green eyes. After giving some basic instructions, the math teacher put them to work. 10 minutes later, Mark was done and decided to talk with Ali.
-Hey, you done yet? he whispered.
-Your done!!! she whispered back, eyes wide with surprise.
-Yup.
-God I hate math, it's so damn boring and there are too many numbers…
-Its not that bad.
-Well we're not all genius's you know, she replied roughly but with a smile.
-Mister, em' Kyle isn't it? are you done with your work ? the teacher asked in an annoyed voice.
-Yes sir.
-Please come and show me then, he asked in a very sleezy calm voice.
Mark walked up the teachers desk and gave him is work. Listening to him babbling about how he hated students who said their work was finished when it was clearly only half done, or when it was finished so quickly that every single answer was wrong, speaking loudly enough for everyone to here. He even made Mark wait at his desk the whole time he was correcting the work and suggested they show his results to the whole class afterwards. Mark could only say yes.
-Poor guy, said Tyler to some of his friends. That teacher's a real asshole, putting him on the spot like that. Heck, I would have told him to go to hell by now.
Alita heard him and laughed.
-Oh! I wouldn't worry to much, that jerks gonna get a nice surprise.
-What do you mean? Tyler asked questioningly.
-You'll see, she replied with a devilish grin.
-Well all be damned! the teacher said as he finished correcting his work.
-So? How'd he do? screamed Ali excitedly.
-Yeah some others added eager to hear what he had to say.
-Emmm well ehhh ...
-So!? some other student added.
-He got everything right ...
-YEAH! go Mark! they all screamed, one of the guys even screaming "In your face," at the teacher, instantly earning himself a detention.
Mark blushed brightly, as the bell rang and everybody rushed out to get out of school, congratulating him as they passed him by. He went out with Ali and Tyler.
-I can't believe that happened again! Ali laughed.
-It happened before!? Tyler asked.
-Every year since grade school… replied Mark now totally annoyed.
-Wow, I didn't know you were so smart, Tyler said looking at him truly surprised for the second time that day.
-That stuff is easy, but don't go thinking that I like school or something, it's like a living hell hole here, he joked.
-I know what you mean dude, he replied giving him a huge grin. C-ya, and he walked of to his locker.
-Bye, they both replied.
-So can I come by your house Mark? Ali asked.
-Sure.
-Great, I found this new song I know your gonna love.
-Cool.
-Plus, I want to copy your math homework ; I'm not done yet, she smiled at him sweetly.
-God! I should have known you wanted something.
-Mark! you hurt me! I just wanna spend some quality time with my best friend.
-Ali, in the last year the most time we've spent apart is about three days, he laughed.
-Yeah yeah, but we have to talk about the hole "Tyler situation" .
-There is no ''Tyler situation''.
-Oh! Believe me, there is now, she said grinning madly. Planning the wedding, invitations, the name of your dog….
-Stop playing matchmaker you, he teased as he closed his locker and was waiting for her to put her coat on.
-But I'm so good at it, cauz I'm Ali the looooooooove master, she said excitedly.
-Your pathetic, he teased her.
-And that why you love me hon, she said wrapping her arm around his waist as they both walked off.
-You do know gay marriage is illegal in Canada right?
At Marks place
-So why do you like him anyways? he's not even that cute, Ali asked as she was copying Mark's homework.
-Well I think he's real cute, but it's more than that. And he's got the cutest smile ever and he's real nice.
-He's nice huh? Well if he's that nice how come he never spoke to you before today?
-I'm not any better am I? I never spoke to him either.
-You're right, she said totally unconvinced. What else?
-Well I don't know. Don't you ever get that feeling when your around someone, that everything just feels so right. And god every time he smiles at me, which is only like three times mind you, but it's still incredible. And he has the most beautiful brown eyes; you could just stare into for an eternity. And have you seen his hair, its the most intriguing thing, the way it's all curly and wavy, it looks kinda soft and…
-Your getting all mushy on me Mark-kun, she smiled at him. She had never seen Mark so much into someone like this before.
-Sorry, he said blushing bright red.
- So you know what you like about him, anything you don't like?
-Not that I can think of, he replied dreamily.
-Ok, so here are some things you may not have thought of. First off, he's my height. Hard to kiss don't you think.
-Ever heard of bending before?
-What if he's a bad kisser then?
-We can work around that, he replied still on cloud 9.
-Fine, I'm gonna use my secret weapon. He's a hockey player! Muhahahaha!
-So?
-SO!? You hate hockey remember? She laughed, he REALLY didn't like hockey. That was a tough one.
-Can't be that bad can it?
-Whoa! he really does like the guy I give up, your madly in love.
-Is that your final answer Oh great loooooooove master!
-Yup, she said throwing her brown hair back in an air of superiority.
-Good, now let's talk about YOUR love life.
-In your dreams!
-Fine if you won't talk, then I'll just have to make you, he said as he jumped on her and started tickling her.
-AHHHH Mark STOP HAAAAAAAA STOP STOP!
After a good fifteen minutes of kicking and screaming they decided to watch the NGE movie on Mark's computer. Ali left around eleven and Mark decided to take a shower and go to bed. As he was about to fall asleep he couldn't help but think that for a first day back at school, it wasn't all that bad." Now if I could only get rid of these headaches," he thought as he fell into a restless sleep.