Hey everyone! I know it's been a while since I've updated,but you know, inspiration and stuff haha, poor excuse, I'm lazy e.e
This chapter was long to write, introducing so many characters, but it still went pretty smooth. Chapter 4 will be up in the week to come, I just need to get the comments from my beta readers and make the final corrections, so it shouldn't take that long. Promise I wont be a lazy ass anymore, scouts honor.
Thanks to all of you who reviewed, it gave me the hugest boost ever, so keep 'em comming. Three reviews made me hyper, imagine what 7 more could do ^_~.
Now on with the story *clears throat*
Chapter 3
Decision
Mark woke up in his bed, ruby quartz glasses watching over him.
-About time you woke up sleepy head, it's almost eleven o'clock.
-Nice to see you to Scott, he said groaning and rubbing his head. What happened?
-You tell us, Scott answered. When we got here, helicopters were taking away all the men that were after Tyler.
-After Tyler yeah…. Mark answered, his mood darkening.
-So what happened? Tyler said you took out almost 36 men on your own. How does an empath take out that many guys huh?
-I'm curious to find that one out too, said Logan entering the room with the professor.
-It's quite easy actually, said the professor with a small, but all knowing smile. His powers have been growing exceedingly more powerful of late. I believe he…how should I put it? Neglected to inform us?
-Sorry 'bout that professor, but I only had headaches before what happened yesterday. I had no idea I could do well… what ever it is I did, he said pulling himself in a sitting position on the bed.
-Yes, we'll I believe there's no need to worry, said the professor. All the extra psychic energy you've been building up was probably released during yesterday night's incident. A bit of practice should get everything under control considering the aptitude you showed while using your powers last night.
-I hope so, said Mark, not really reassured about everything.
-Now, let's leave the young man to get dressed shall we? said the professor.
After the three men left the room, Mark slowly got up and stretched a bit. He pulled out a fresh pair of boxers, socks, jeans and a long-sleeved black shirt. He then went into the living room, where the professor, Scott and Logan, as well as two girls whom he didn't recognize, were sitting.
-Mark, I'd like you to meet Kitty and Rogue, two other students at the institute.
Mark definitely didn't need much more than there name to guess who was who. Kitty was a girl who looked a little preppy, but really nice at the same time. Rogue on the other hand, was going with the whole gothic style and seemed a little darker.
-Hi, nice to meet you both, he said smiling.
-Hey, answered Rogue with a shy smile.
Kitty on the other hand, didn't seem as if she could speak at all.
-Gorgeous, simply incredible, was all she could muster.
Rogue gave her a small shove with her elbow to wake her up.
-Oh! HI! said Kitty, overly loud.
-What's with you kid? asked Logan looking at her strangely.
-I think Kitty's gotta crush, said Scott mockingly.
-Scooooott!!!! she said hitting him on the shoulder. He ''is'' coming back with us to the mansion isn't he professor?
-Why don't you ask him Kitty? said the professor.
-So you're coming back to the institute aren't you? she asked almost pleadingly.
-Well it would be really nice to go back home, but I have things to do around here, and well… I'm not really sure, he said putting his hand behind his head laughing.
-Give the kid sometime to think about it Chuck's, said Logan. We're throwing a lot on him all at once.
-Your right Logan, the professor agreed. Why don't you and the others prepare the X-jet for departure, Mark and I will be along shortly.
They all left for the jet, leaving the professor and Mark alone in the living room.
-Have a seat Mark. There's something I need to discuss with you, he said gesturing towards the couch.
-Sure professor. What's up? he said sitting down.
-The men that attacked you last night, there probably a new mutant hate group. You've most likely heard about them on the news haven't you?
-I have, he said, not quite sure what he should say.
-I'd like to know your position, what you think about all of this.
Mark was a bit surprised at the bluntness of the question, but answered best he could.
-To tell you the truth, it sickens me. But I can't tell you I'm not surprised everything is unfolding this way. I know first hand what it's like….
-Yes, you've experienced what countless New Mutants are experiencing in this world right now. I'm asking you this because I think you know in what position mutants are in.
-We're in danger, and nobody's willing to do anything about it, said Mark slightly shifting his head.
-We are Mark, said the professor. Imagine the countless mutants that are feared, hated and loathed because of who they are. We can help them.
-How? he asked raising his head. You can't bring every single mutant to the mansion….
-I know we can't, but things have somewhat changed since you've left the mansion. Last night, you fought off your attackers bravely and skilfully. That's the kind of person we need at the institute Mark, that's the kind of people we need in the X-Men.
-The X… what? asked Mark confused.
-The X-Men, said the professor. We're a group of mutants who use our gifts to fight battles others choose not too. *Or choose to, thought the professor.*
-So is that why they were wearing costumes? asked Mark.
-The professor laughed. Yes, that's why. Those are their X-Men uniforms.
-What exactly is it you do? questioned Mark, a bit overwhelmed.
-We protect young mutants who need our help, like Tyler last night. I also deal on a regular basis with the government, discussing human/mutant relations. We defend our selves when necessary, our real goal however, is to achieve human/mutant peace.
-So you never look for trouble? asked Mark, making sure he got all the facts.
-Even though we try avoiding it as much we can, I'm afraid it finds us more often then I'd like it too.
-I had no idea about any of this professor. It's pretty amazing what you're trying to do.
Mark trusted his mentor implicitly, and what he was trying to accomplish was incredible. But what amazed him the most, was that he was following his dream, while the whole world seemed against him at the moment.
-You see Mark, that's why I'd like you to return to the institute. Your help would be a great asset to the X-Men. And if your powers should ever get out of control, I'd prefer to be as closes to you as I can possibly be, considering the nature of your abilities…
-Thanks professor. I'd really like to go back home to, but I have friends, a job, and there's school…. It' a lot to give up. And besides, I don't think an empath would be of much use to the X-Men.
-It's your decision Mark, but I do think an empath of your calibre might be of great help. But know this, the institute is your home, and you will always be welcomed there
-Thanks professor, Mark said with a small smile.
-Well, I guess I'd better be going now shouldn't I? asked the professor smiling. I know a young girl who's going to be very disappointed by your answer. I guess it's a good thing she doesn't know you like men also huh? He said laughing.
-How did you know!? I only told Scott! asked Mark shocked.
-The professor tapped his temple smiling.
-Professor!!!! get out of my head!!!!
-Well I just wanted to know what I missed these last few years, I missed a lot as I can see, said the professor teasing him.
-Professor!!! Don't do that. It kreeps me out…. -_-
-I apologize, shall we go?
-So when do you plan on telling Tyler…..
-PROFESSOR!!! he screamed, putting up his barriers to maximum.
The X-Men were waiting for them at the X-Jet, which they had landed in one of the large field behind Mark's house. Mark was amazed at the scope of the blue jets, absently wondering where they parked it at the mansion, he heard Kitty's screams.
-He's coming right professor!? screamed Kitty running towards him, Scott hot on her trail.
-I'm afraid he wont be joining us, today at least, answered the professor.
-NOOOO he was so cute!!!! she yelled.
Mark almost fell over.
-You don't know half of it Kitty…
Mark rolled his eyes. Scott grinned back wildly.
-Shut up Scott, I'm heartbroken here!
-Sure you are, said Scott rolling his eyes as well.
-What's the pipsqueak yelling about? asked Logan exiting the jet with Rogue.
-Oh! Nothing said Kitty. I'm just heartbroken, no big deal, she overly exaggerated.
-Eh… yeah, said Logan. So guess your not coming huh kid? You give me a call if you change your mind; all come and pick you up. C-ya, said Logan, walking back to the jet.
-C-ya, said Mark.
-Bye, said Rogue giving him another shy smile, as well as grabbing Kitty's arm and dragging her away.
-Bye Mark!!! screamed Kitty waving to him in huge signs.
-Bye you guys!!! said Mark.
-So your not coming huh? Well give me a call. C-ya man, said Scott giving him a high five.
-C-ya, said Mark tapping the ruby-eyed man's hand.
-Well I'd hoped you'd reconsider, but its your choice. Good bye Mark, call if you need anything.
-Sure thing professor, bye.
He slowly watched as Scott carried the professor onto the X-Jet. As the jet took off, he waved good bye to Kitty, who was giving huge frantic signs in the jet's window.
***Later at Subways***
-AHHHHHH!!! How cute! you saved his life and shit!!!
- Will you stop screaming! he said shushing her.
- But you SAVED him, Ali said waving her hands, a piece of tomato from her sandwich falling on the table.
-Don't have to scream… said Mark in a low voice looking at the tomato.
-We're in a Subway; everyone's listening to our conversation anyways. Ask her! she said pointing her arm towards a woman sitting besides them, who was now listening attentively to there conversation.
-Stop pointing at people! It's rude!!!
-Oh loosen up you wittle queer, she said with a huge grin on her face.
-You're a real little biatch sometimes… he said staring at her.
-I know ^_^!!!
-All tell you what happened when we get outta here.
-But why! Everyone's all interested in the story now!
*Everyone in the Subway staring at them attentively*
***At Alita's house***
-Well that was embarrassing, said Mark shaking his head.
-Oh get over it, now tell me what happened!!! she wined lying back on her bed.
After telling her the whole story, Alita said it was the cutest thing she'd ever heard. But she thought it was really mean that Tyler hadn't tried to phone or come say thanks to Mark for saving his life. Mark calmed her down, and said he'd probably didn't have his number or something, and he'd most likely say thanks at school or something. Having nothing to do, he decided to spend the rest of the weekend at Ali's place.
***Later that night***
It was about one in the morning when they went to bed, Mark slept on the floor next to her. But Ali wasn't going to shut up that easily.
-So you really like this guy huh? even to the point of fainting for him she giggled.
-You have no idea…
-It's nice you like someone so much. I hope you get to spend time with him, he seems like a nice guy, and its fun that he turned out to be a mutant ne?
-It is.
-So you gonna tell him when we get back to school?
-I'm not sure…
-Don't wait to long, g'night Mark.
-'Night Ali.
Mark didn't fall asleep right away that night; he had too much on his mind. The
decision not to go back to the mansion, the only place he truly ever called home, had been a difficult one. He had been tempted to go back, to say the least. But when Professor X had asked him to join the x-men, he became doubtful once more. Using his powers, against someone else, or on someone else, was simply too dangerous. Just last night, he had knocked unconscious three dozen men, and using his powers like that again wasn't something that particularly attracted him.
But that wasn't the only thing on his mind. Those men, they were strange to say the least. And he was sure of one thing, it had been too easy. Even if they had wanted them alive, they could have used tranquilizer guns. They were armed with nothing, not even a switchblade, except for the night vision goggles on there heads. It was all to easy somehow…. As if someone was testing them.
This chapter was long to write, introducing so many characters, but it still went pretty smooth. Chapter 4 will be up in the week to come, I just need to get the comments from my beta readers and make the final corrections, so it shouldn't take that long. Promise I wont be a lazy ass anymore, scouts honor.
Thanks to all of you who reviewed, it gave me the hugest boost ever, so keep 'em comming. Three reviews made me hyper, imagine what 7 more could do ^_~.
Now on with the story *clears throat*
Chapter 3
Decision
Mark woke up in his bed, ruby quartz glasses watching over him.
-About time you woke up sleepy head, it's almost eleven o'clock.
-Nice to see you to Scott, he said groaning and rubbing his head. What happened?
-You tell us, Scott answered. When we got here, helicopters were taking away all the men that were after Tyler.
-After Tyler yeah…. Mark answered, his mood darkening.
-So what happened? Tyler said you took out almost 36 men on your own. How does an empath take out that many guys huh?
-I'm curious to find that one out too, said Logan entering the room with the professor.
-It's quite easy actually, said the professor with a small, but all knowing smile. His powers have been growing exceedingly more powerful of late. I believe he…how should I put it? Neglected to inform us?
-Sorry 'bout that professor, but I only had headaches before what happened yesterday. I had no idea I could do well… what ever it is I did, he said pulling himself in a sitting position on the bed.
-Yes, we'll I believe there's no need to worry, said the professor. All the extra psychic energy you've been building up was probably released during yesterday night's incident. A bit of practice should get everything under control considering the aptitude you showed while using your powers last night.
-I hope so, said Mark, not really reassured about everything.
-Now, let's leave the young man to get dressed shall we? said the professor.
After the three men left the room, Mark slowly got up and stretched a bit. He pulled out a fresh pair of boxers, socks, jeans and a long-sleeved black shirt. He then went into the living room, where the professor, Scott and Logan, as well as two girls whom he didn't recognize, were sitting.
-Mark, I'd like you to meet Kitty and Rogue, two other students at the institute.
Mark definitely didn't need much more than there name to guess who was who. Kitty was a girl who looked a little preppy, but really nice at the same time. Rogue on the other hand, was going with the whole gothic style and seemed a little darker.
-Hi, nice to meet you both, he said smiling.
-Hey, answered Rogue with a shy smile.
Kitty on the other hand, didn't seem as if she could speak at all.
-Gorgeous, simply incredible, was all she could muster.
Rogue gave her a small shove with her elbow to wake her up.
-Oh! HI! said Kitty, overly loud.
-What's with you kid? asked Logan looking at her strangely.
-I think Kitty's gotta crush, said Scott mockingly.
-Scooooott!!!! she said hitting him on the shoulder. He ''is'' coming back with us to the mansion isn't he professor?
-Why don't you ask him Kitty? said the professor.
-So you're coming back to the institute aren't you? she asked almost pleadingly.
-Well it would be really nice to go back home, but I have things to do around here, and well… I'm not really sure, he said putting his hand behind his head laughing.
-Give the kid sometime to think about it Chuck's, said Logan. We're throwing a lot on him all at once.
-Your right Logan, the professor agreed. Why don't you and the others prepare the X-jet for departure, Mark and I will be along shortly.
They all left for the jet, leaving the professor and Mark alone in the living room.
-Have a seat Mark. There's something I need to discuss with you, he said gesturing towards the couch.
-Sure professor. What's up? he said sitting down.
-The men that attacked you last night, there probably a new mutant hate group. You've most likely heard about them on the news haven't you?
-I have, he said, not quite sure what he should say.
-I'd like to know your position, what you think about all of this.
Mark was a bit surprised at the bluntness of the question, but answered best he could.
-To tell you the truth, it sickens me. But I can't tell you I'm not surprised everything is unfolding this way. I know first hand what it's like….
-Yes, you've experienced what countless New Mutants are experiencing in this world right now. I'm asking you this because I think you know in what position mutants are in.
-We're in danger, and nobody's willing to do anything about it, said Mark slightly shifting his head.
-We are Mark, said the professor. Imagine the countless mutants that are feared, hated and loathed because of who they are. We can help them.
-How? he asked raising his head. You can't bring every single mutant to the mansion….
-I know we can't, but things have somewhat changed since you've left the mansion. Last night, you fought off your attackers bravely and skilfully. That's the kind of person we need at the institute Mark, that's the kind of people we need in the X-Men.
-The X… what? asked Mark confused.
-The X-Men, said the professor. We're a group of mutants who use our gifts to fight battles others choose not too. *Or choose to, thought the professor.*
-So is that why they were wearing costumes? asked Mark.
-The professor laughed. Yes, that's why. Those are their X-Men uniforms.
-What exactly is it you do? questioned Mark, a bit overwhelmed.
-We protect young mutants who need our help, like Tyler last night. I also deal on a regular basis with the government, discussing human/mutant relations. We defend our selves when necessary, our real goal however, is to achieve human/mutant peace.
-So you never look for trouble? asked Mark, making sure he got all the facts.
-Even though we try avoiding it as much we can, I'm afraid it finds us more often then I'd like it too.
-I had no idea about any of this professor. It's pretty amazing what you're trying to do.
Mark trusted his mentor implicitly, and what he was trying to accomplish was incredible. But what amazed him the most, was that he was following his dream, while the whole world seemed against him at the moment.
-You see Mark, that's why I'd like you to return to the institute. Your help would be a great asset to the X-Men. And if your powers should ever get out of control, I'd prefer to be as closes to you as I can possibly be, considering the nature of your abilities…
-Thanks professor. I'd really like to go back home to, but I have friends, a job, and there's school…. It' a lot to give up. And besides, I don't think an empath would be of much use to the X-Men.
-It's your decision Mark, but I do think an empath of your calibre might be of great help. But know this, the institute is your home, and you will always be welcomed there
-Thanks professor, Mark said with a small smile.
-Well, I guess I'd better be going now shouldn't I? asked the professor smiling. I know a young girl who's going to be very disappointed by your answer. I guess it's a good thing she doesn't know you like men also huh? He said laughing.
-How did you know!? I only told Scott! asked Mark shocked.
-The professor tapped his temple smiling.
-Professor!!!! get out of my head!!!!
-Well I just wanted to know what I missed these last few years, I missed a lot as I can see, said the professor teasing him.
-Professor!!! Don't do that. It kreeps me out…. -_-
-I apologize, shall we go?
-So when do you plan on telling Tyler…..
-PROFESSOR!!! he screamed, putting up his barriers to maximum.
The X-Men were waiting for them at the X-Jet, which they had landed in one of the large field behind Mark's house. Mark was amazed at the scope of the blue jets, absently wondering where they parked it at the mansion, he heard Kitty's screams.
-He's coming right professor!? screamed Kitty running towards him, Scott hot on her trail.
-I'm afraid he wont be joining us, today at least, answered the professor.
-NOOOO he was so cute!!!! she yelled.
Mark almost fell over.
-You don't know half of it Kitty…
Mark rolled his eyes. Scott grinned back wildly.
-Shut up Scott, I'm heartbroken here!
-Sure you are, said Scott rolling his eyes as well.
-What's the pipsqueak yelling about? asked Logan exiting the jet with Rogue.
-Oh! Nothing said Kitty. I'm just heartbroken, no big deal, she overly exaggerated.
-Eh… yeah, said Logan. So guess your not coming huh kid? You give me a call if you change your mind; all come and pick you up. C-ya, said Logan, walking back to the jet.
-C-ya, said Mark.
-Bye, said Rogue giving him another shy smile, as well as grabbing Kitty's arm and dragging her away.
-Bye Mark!!! screamed Kitty waving to him in huge signs.
-Bye you guys!!! said Mark.
-So your not coming huh? Well give me a call. C-ya man, said Scott giving him a high five.
-C-ya, said Mark tapping the ruby-eyed man's hand.
-Well I'd hoped you'd reconsider, but its your choice. Good bye Mark, call if you need anything.
-Sure thing professor, bye.
He slowly watched as Scott carried the professor onto the X-Jet. As the jet took off, he waved good bye to Kitty, who was giving huge frantic signs in the jet's window.
***Later at Subways***
-AHHHHHH!!! How cute! you saved his life and shit!!!
- Will you stop screaming! he said shushing her.
- But you SAVED him, Ali said waving her hands, a piece of tomato from her sandwich falling on the table.
-Don't have to scream… said Mark in a low voice looking at the tomato.
-We're in a Subway; everyone's listening to our conversation anyways. Ask her! she said pointing her arm towards a woman sitting besides them, who was now listening attentively to there conversation.
-Stop pointing at people! It's rude!!!
-Oh loosen up you wittle queer, she said with a huge grin on her face.
-You're a real little biatch sometimes… he said staring at her.
-I know ^_^!!!
-All tell you what happened when we get outta here.
-But why! Everyone's all interested in the story now!
*Everyone in the Subway staring at them attentively*
***At Alita's house***
-Well that was embarrassing, said Mark shaking his head.
-Oh get over it, now tell me what happened!!! she wined lying back on her bed.
After telling her the whole story, Alita said it was the cutest thing she'd ever heard. But she thought it was really mean that Tyler hadn't tried to phone or come say thanks to Mark for saving his life. Mark calmed her down, and said he'd probably didn't have his number or something, and he'd most likely say thanks at school or something. Having nothing to do, he decided to spend the rest of the weekend at Ali's place.
***Later that night***
It was about one in the morning when they went to bed, Mark slept on the floor next to her. But Ali wasn't going to shut up that easily.
-So you really like this guy huh? even to the point of fainting for him she giggled.
-You have no idea…
-It's nice you like someone so much. I hope you get to spend time with him, he seems like a nice guy, and its fun that he turned out to be a mutant ne?
-It is.
-So you gonna tell him when we get back to school?
-I'm not sure…
-Don't wait to long, g'night Mark.
-'Night Ali.
Mark didn't fall asleep right away that night; he had too much on his mind. The
decision not to go back to the mansion, the only place he truly ever called home, had been a difficult one. He had been tempted to go back, to say the least. But when Professor X had asked him to join the x-men, he became doubtful once more. Using his powers, against someone else, or on someone else, was simply too dangerous. Just last night, he had knocked unconscious three dozen men, and using his powers like that again wasn't something that particularly attracted him.
But that wasn't the only thing on his mind. Those men, they were strange to say the least. And he was sure of one thing, it had been too easy. Even if they had wanted them alive, they could have used tranquilizer guns. They were armed with nothing, not even a switchblade, except for the night vision goggles on there heads. It was all to easy somehow…. As if someone was testing them.