Victoria's Past
By. Kpxfiles
Disclaimer: I do not own the X-men (although I wish I did especially Wolverine (Hugh Jackman))
A/N: I hope you will like it. Please leave a review. All reviews are welcome.
A hooded figure emerged from the red convertible Scott Summers drove. Scott carefully unloaded the heavy luggage and walked into the School's hallway with the figure slowly trailing behind. Upon entering they were greeted by Professor Xavier.
"Welcome to the Xavier school for the gifted," he greeted hugging the figure.
"Hello Professor Charles," she responded back.
"I want you all to meet Victoria," he announced.
The figure removed her hood to reveal two almond hazel eyes and an enchanting smile. Her hazel brown hair was neatly placed into a bun on the back of her head. A thin cut could be seen on the right side of her light tan rosy cheek. Her small almond eyes revealed she was of Asian decent.
"I'm glad to meet you all," Victoria said flashing a smile.
"She will be staying with us for awhile teaching the younger students. I am sure everyone will make her feel welcome," he said eyeing the group.
"Welcome," Storm said with a smile.
"I'll take your bags to your room," Scott said heading upstairs.
"Thank you," Victoria responded following behind.
"How was the ride over? Did Scott give you any trouble," asked Jean smiling at Scott.
"The ride over was fine. I have never seen such a beautiful place. This school is amazing," answered Victoria. "How long have you been here?" Victoria asked Jean.
"Me and Scott have been here for several years. Also, Storm has been here for about the same time," Jean responded pointing to the African woman with the long white hair who was leading the way, "We were Professor Xavier's first students," responded Jean.
"Here is your room," Storm said opening the door.
Everyone stepped inside. The room was a comfortable size. A queen size bed was the main focus in the room. Victoria walked over to a window and gazed outside.
"What a wonderful view," Victoria said admiring the view of the garden.
"We'll let you settle in. Dinner is at six," Jean said exiting the room with Scott and Storm.
"Once again welcome," Said Storm closing the door.
Victoria looked over the room. It had been a long time since she had been anywhere as nice as this. She walked over to the bathroom that was conveniently located in her room. She gazed into the mirror and touched the cut. It still hurt a little. She glanced over to the clock placed on a nightstand next her bed. It was almost 5:00, but dinner didn't start till six. Looking down at her bags she decided to unpack and get settled in. She placed her bags onto the bed. Poor Scott she thought he was nice enough not to complain about the weight of the bags.
"Professor, Where did you find Victoria," asked a curious Jean.
Professor Xavier chucked, "Jean, I didn't find her anywhere."
"Then….
"Her mother is a dear friend of mine from long ago. We met during one of my recent trips to discuss Victoria. I agreed to take her in," said Professor Xavier.
"I don't understand Professor. Why exactly are we taking her in? She is well over 25. Did something happen?" Jean asked.
"She's 23 and Yes Jean something did happen. She was ……
He stopped hearing a knock on his office door.
"Yes, come in," he called out.
Storm entered the door. "Professor dinner is ready."
"Very well," he said rolling towards the door. "We will speak another time," he said to Jean.
"Everyone please settle down. I want you all to meet Victoria. She will be staying with us for awhile to teach all you youngsters," announced Professor Xavier to the group of students settled in the dinging room.
"I'm pleased to be here," Victoria said flashing her smile.
The students all began to talk at once while plates of dishes were being passed around and served. A young girl next to Victoria about eight with fiery red hair glared at Victoria.
"What are your powers?" She asked curiously.
"I have the power to be invisible," Victoria responded with her same usual smile.
"Really?" the girl asked excited. "Could you show me?" She asked.
"Not right now dear," Victoria laughed.
The girl gazed at Victoria for a while.
"Where did you get that cut," she asked pointing to the thin cut on her right cheek.
"Oh this," Victoria began touching the cut, "I got this at an accident."
"What kind of accident?" she asked.
Victoria smiled, "Maybe I'll tell you about it later."
After dinner Victoria returned to her room. She washed and changed into her teddy bear printed pajamas. She laughed at herself for keeping the pajamas for so many years. It seemed childish, but she loved them. She collapsed onto the bed and fell directly to sleep.
"You'll be sorry"
"No"
"It won't be long till you come crawling back to me"
"I won't, I'm leaving and that's it"
"No you're not"
"Let go of my arm" "Let go of my arm" "Let go of my arm"Victoria awoke drenched in sweat."It was just a bad dream," she reassured herself. She gazed at the ceiling. She wasn't going to be able to go back to sleep now. "I guess I'll get a glass of water while I'm up," she told herself. She grabbed her cloak and put on her slippers.
The hallway was dark, but the moonlight provided some lighting. As usual she was freaking herself out. She imagined someone or something was going to pop out around the corner. She noticed that the light was on in the kitchen. "Probably someone wanted a midnight snack," she thought to herself. As she walked into the kitchen three sharp metal claws appeared two inched from her face.
