Perfect By Nature
Chapter XVII: Wanting Something Better
By: Michelle
Leonardo leaned back in his seat. "So why did you leave so far from the school?" He asked. "I mean. There are so many churches in your area. Why come all the way into the city?"
"The cathedral intrigued me when I passed by it the other day." Kurt replied, then remembered the real reason he went so far. Ororo. "I guess I just wanted to get away for a while. I didn't want to be bothered by anyone."
"But you knew someone was lurking around the mansion." Donatello reminded him. "Why would you leave the safety of the mansion like that?"
"I don't know." Kurt sighed. Ok, I do. "I guess I vasn't thinking clearly."
Leonardo studied him hard. I think I know why, but I won't say anything about that. "Do you know any reason why our enemy would be spying on you?"
"No. None at all." Kurt replied. "Professor Xavier is a telepath. He's tried numerous times to link with its mind to figure out its intentions, but he has been unsuccessful. He has even tried with you, Leonardo, yet he couldn't make a connection."
"That doesn't make much sense."
"Since the dragons are shamans, they have extremely powerful minds." Venus reminded everyone. "It wouldn't surprise me if they are powerful enough to block others from reading their thoughts."
"And Leonardo, you meditate with me often." Splinter said. "It's a possible you have strengthened it enough to shield yourself from others."
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An hour or so later…
Ororo stopped the car and looked around. "Professor, are you sure about this?"
"I'm positive Ororo." Xavier replied.
"But this is a sewer entrance."
"I know it is." Xavier sensed her confusion. "Ororo, this is the only way to reach Kurt. Now, could you help me?"
Ororo got out of the car and over to Xavier's side of the car to help him in his wheel chair. It had been a while since she had entered the sewers. Even though she was officially the leader of the Morlocks, she rarely visited them unless Callisto called her for an emergency.
"Are you alright Ororo?" Xavier asked as he looked up to her.
"I'm fine Professor." Ororo replied. "It's just been a while."
"Do you want to stay here?" Xavier said to her. "I know how uncomfortable you get thinking about the Massacre."
"I'm fine Professor." She answered. "I just want to make sure Kurt is alright."
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Dragon Lord tapped his claws impatiently on the end of his throne. "Is this the best men we have?"
"Yes Majesty."
"Good."
"We await your orders Majesty." The Rank leader bowed.
"The mutant will have to return to the school at some point in time." Dragon Lord stated. "And with the Turtles on alert, I will not be surprised if they follow him. This will put a damper on my plans, but gives us the opportunity to kill two birds with one stone. The Nightcrawler will remain the target until captured. Once I acquire the mutant's alchemy, there will be nothing to stop me. The Turtles and the mutants will be powerless against us."
"Yes Majesty."
"We will attack early tomorrow morning." Dragon Lord said. "Before the Dawn. I want our enemies to be surprised and tired, especially after the display encountered last night."
"Yes Majesty."
"Oh and also." Dragon Lord's eyes glowed bright red. "I will personally be leading this mission, so make sure you and the rest of the army are capable of handling any situation. I will not tolerate incompetence or failure."
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"So Kurt." Donatello addressed him as everyone, besides the sick Michaelangelo, sat down at the table. "You said the school you stay at has nothing but mutants at it."
"Ja." Kurt replied. "Both students and teachers."
"What types of classes do they teach there?" Donatello asked curiously. "I mean, is it elementary school or high school or college."
Leonardo's eyes widened. Neither of his brothers or Venus went to school before. Of course, he never really cared. Splinter was the only teacher he really needed, but for his brothers and Venus, he knew it might not be the case. None of them really said anything about it. But Out of all of them, he knew Donatello longed to go to school.
"Professor Xavier currently has students from the ages of 8 to 18." Kurt replied. "Most of the classes are for high school students because that is usually when young mutants discover their powers. But, since there have been children developing their powers earlier, he has expanded to some elementary level classes."
"Oh." Donatello sighed.
"I think he may even start some college level classes soon." Kurt added. "Especially since many of the students will be graduating at the end of the upcoming school year."
"That would be great." Donatello smiled. "Do you think he would consider us as possible students?"
"I'm sure he would." Kurt answered.
"HAHA." Raphael laughed at his brother. "Us in a school. Ha-ha. You crack me up Don."
Actually I'm being serious. Donatello sighed. "It was just a thought Raph. You don't have to make fun."
"Oh come on Donnie." Raphael replied. "You actually think we would make it in a school."
"We aren't dumb Raph." Donatello answered.
"Yeah, well we ain't got no education either." Raphael snapped back. "School is for nerds anyway."
Donatello rolled his eyes. "You know not all of us want to fight foot soldiers and dragons for the rest of our lives. Maybe some of us want something better." He said proudly and stormed off to his lab.
Kurt watched as Raphael shook his head while Donatello went into hiding in his lab. It was amazing how different each of their personalities were, yet so similar to his teammates.
"Hey guys." Venus said as she and Leonardo placed two pizzas on the table and passed out plates. "Lunch is ready."
"Kurt." Splinter addressed Kurt as he fiddle with his plate. "You're our guest. Help yourself to some food." He smiled at him. "I'm going to go eat my sushi in the other room."
Master Splinter could be called the Professor Xavier of the group. He trained the Turtles to fight for what was right and to protect mankind. And, even thought he was not their biological father, he seemed to love them as if they were his own flesh and blood.
"Let me take some to Donnie." Leonardo said as he took a plate from Venus. "I know he's hungry." He smiled at her as she placed two slices on the plate for him. "Don't let them eat all the food while I'm gone."
Leonardo was a lot like Scott. He was the leader of the group and took pride in it. He was the watchful eye over the Turtles, always putting them before himself. It was a no brainer that he liked Venus. His personality often clashed with the wilder Raphael.
"I promise I won't let them leave you starving." Venus smiled back and blushed.
Venus reminded him of Jean Grey. She was sweet and kind and obviously was the object of affection for two of the turtles: Leonardo and Raphael. And like Jean, under that innocent smile, she seemed to harbor a great power inside of her.
"Oh Please." Raphael mumbled to himself with jealousy.
Raphael reminded him of Logan. He was the wild one of the bunch, not really caring for anyone else's opinion or what he did. He lived for the moment and loved to fight. He also seemed to have a crush on Venus.
"Hey guys." Michaelangelo said as he walked slowly in the room. "Ya'll can't be eating pizza without me."
"Mikey, you shouldn't eat something so heavy with your stomach being weak." Venus said to him. "I'll make you some soup if you are hungry."
"But I don't like soup." Michaelangelo pleaded for her give him a slice of pizza. "Alright I have soup. But if it ain't identifiable I ain't eating it."
He was pretty sure if Michaelangelo was feeling better, he would be considered the Bobby Drake of the group. He just had that look about him that made him seem carefree and playful.
"Donnie ain't hungry." Leonardo said as he brought back the plate of food. "God Raph why did you have to upset him like that."
"He'll get over it."
Then, there was Donatello. He didn't seem to fit any of the X-men's personalities. Well, any that he knew of. He seemed to be a quiet guy who wanted to learn as much as possible during his lifetime.
"Kurt, do you want something to drink?" Venus asked.
"Oh." He replied entering back into this world. "Ja please."
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Goddess, remind me never to wear heels while in the sewer. "Professor, are you sure Kurt is down here?"
"I'm positive Ororo." Xavier replied. "I can sense him."
"If you say so." Ororo walked forward making as many faces as she could as she looked at the filth surrounding her. Gross. "Ew a rat." She shrieked as one ran down the sewer tunnel.
"Ororo, it's alright." Xavier smiled. "We are almost there."
I hope so. She thought to herself.
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Raphael is such an asshole. Donatello thought as he examined his bruise arm. Why do I even let myself get upset by him? Who cares what he thinks? He sighed. But what if he is right? No he can't be. He shook his head. God why am I stressing out over this. He hung his head. Because I want a normal life. Because I want to have the same opportunities as humans do. Because I want someone to notice me without being ashamed for whom I am. There is so much that I can do, but I because I'm a mutant I will never be able to do it.
Donatello sat down on the edge of his examining table. I want to be an inventor…no a great scientist. I want to be known a Dr. Donatello the mutant that made a difference.
He lay on the examining table. Who am I kidding? That will never happen. Good things rarely happen to good people.
DAMN. Donatello raised his hands to cover his ears. Shouldn't have done that. His bruised arm was killing him. He rushed over to his computer to see his screen flashing. Whatever was there, it was close.
He ran out the door of the lab to find the lair full of smoke. Or is that fog? His family was just as confused and alarmed as he was.
"Donnie, what's going on?" Leonardo yelled.
"I don't know." Donatello yelled back. "Something activated my trip alarm."
Raphael pulled out his sais as the lights began flickering. "What the hell is going on?"
"Oh man." Michaelangelo whined. "Don't the bad guys have any respect for those trying to eat lunch?"
"Obviously not." Venus replied.
"I can't see shit." Raphael complained. "What the fuck is going on Donnie?"
Kurt looked around at the conditions. Fog. Lights flickering. It has to be. "Ororo."
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Yeah. The end of another chapter.
Thanks for all of the reviews. See you next time.
Michelle