Chapter VIII
Hey there. Sorry for updating so slow, I've been really busy now, exams, you know. Another thing that merely stopped me was the fire on the forest in my state. Gosh, I don't know if you heard about it, I dunno, but I was really mad at the persons who started it. I mean, they've burnt down more than 80km2 in forest area, it's out of control now, they suspended day classes because of the smog, and that at least gave me time to come by and update.I consider myself a nature lover, so, that makes me hate that kind of humans.Well, thanks for waiting. Let's just continue with the story.
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About an hour later, Scott was waiting for Mr. Swift. The maids had told Scott Mr. Swift went with his new father, Jack McMiller. Scott sighed, he needed to know everything. Finally Mr. Swift arrived.
Hello, son, how are you doing?- he asked Scott.
Fine. Can we just finish talking about everything we were talking about yesterday?- Scott said. He was kind of annoyed.
Sure son. We were... who I am, right?- Mr. Swift said.
Yeah- Scott said.
My name is Kyoto Laurence Swift. I was born 103 years ago- Mr. Swift said.
What?- Scott said, surprised.
Yes. I'm almost 104 years old. I'll explain why I've lived so long later, we have to go from the beggining. I am indeed a mutant. I was borned with the abilitie of reading codes and strange languages like if they were my own. That means, I can read any language, any code, anything, understanding it. I never said anything to anyone. Until one day... the day I met Christopher Summers. He was about 23 years old when I meet him. He had just finished his studies. He was a pilot. He had his own plane. I was about 73 years when I met him. I had no money, and my dream was going to egypt to read those codes. I had the power. Your dad gladly took me there. We lived lots of adventures there. We read from tomb to tomb, from pyramid to pyramid, we read everything. Some of the readings lead to some hidden places, and some of them told us the way they lived in the ancient egypt. We followed the instruccions to the hidden places, and those hidden places lead us to other hidden places, and to other hidden places. We followed everything, we went to all those hidden places. In one chamber, we found this strange thing. It was a receip. It was the receip for the always-young-being. The receip many searched for, it wasn't a myth. It was real. We wrote it. In the same chamber, we found these strange clues leading to master chamber. We followed it. In the master chamber we found all the mutant readings. We found the legend I told you about. We were amazed. We both were mutants. We both were in the wall, with many other mutants around us- Mr. Swift said.
Wait a second, you're telling me my dad was a mutant?- Scott said, amazed.
Yes. He was able to remember everything he listened to, everything he saw. Everything. Your father was the most amazing person I met. He was kind and respectable. When he noticed we were both mutants, he just smiled. I smiled with him. We did stay there for at least 6 hours. I read out loud everything to Christopher. He just listened, amazed. I read everything to him, including the legend. He listened and remembered. When I finished reading everything, we were preparing to leave, when we saw someone in the caves. When this stranger noticed it, he just ran away. He had been following us. He had heard everything. We tried to stop him, but we couldn't. We found a gaffet on the floor. Nathalian Essex. We remembered him. He was the crazy scientist we found in our way. We didn't talk to him too much, we just told him we were going to the pyramids. That was the worst mistake ever. We came back here after about 7 years. Your father met Katherine, and they got married. After about 2 years, your mother got pregnant. You were borned on July 3rd. Your father remembered what we read. He got the chance to check your ear, and you had it. The scar. You were one of the choosen ones. They named me your godfather and I came to live here while they stayed in Anchorage, Alaska to raise you. Your mother got pregnant again 3 years later, and Alex was borned. But here comes the sad part. Essex had been following us for a long time. He knew in the moment you were born you were his nemesis. He had to get the chance to kill you while he could. When you were about to be 8, he tried something. He had made a poison. You drank it all, and you were urgently translated to the hospital. You survived. In that moment your father knew Essex was behind it all. He realised Essex was your nemesis. He prepared everything for the trip, so you came here for protection. By that time I was already rich. I had used the receip for making facial creams for women, for them to keep their beauty faces. I could protect you. You were heading here, when the engines of the plane started failing. That's when your father gave you the parachutes and everything happened- Mr. Swift said.
Why didn't you adopt me before he took me in his orphanage?- Scott said. There was pain in his voice.
Because I thought you were dead- Mr. Swift said.
And when did you realise I was alive?- Scott said.
When Xavier took you in. By that time Xavier and I were good friends, but I never told him about my conection with your father. In fact, but we have been distant lately- Mr. Swift said.
I'm sorry for that- Scott said.
So? You believe it or not?- Swift asked.
Yeah- Scott said.
I went to talk to Jack. You'll be living with him from today and on- Mr. Swift said.
When will I return to the institute?- Scott asked.
Never, son, we need to keep this as a secret for at least a month, but, if you go back with Xavier he'll know- Mr. Swift said.
I need to go back with them, they're my family! My powers have evolved, what's wrong with that? He would be toasted if he tried getting near my friends or me! I've got the power!- Scott said, totally disappointed.
That would be your decition, Scott, you need to talk about it with your father, Jack McMiller- Mr. Swift said.
I'll escape if it is nessesary!- Scott said.
Then Xavier will take the consecuences, it's like kidnapping someone- Mr. Swift.
But this is not fair, Mr. Swift, I mean, the professor took me in, raised me up after so may traumas I had been through, I mean, a 9 year old boy isn't supposed to even think about suiciding, and I mean, I actually TRIED to suicide! The professor has been my father since I lost mine, It isn't fair what you're doing! My friends are suffering! Didn't you suffer when my dad died? Well, welcome to their lives! Imagine if my dad was alive and they didn't tell you, even if he's your best friend! What you're doing doesn't have name!- Scott said. Mr. Swift was in shock. As painful as it sounded, Scott was right. But he was trying to protect the only memory he had left from Christopher. He had to decide what to do in that moment, because there wasn't a turning back. Not in that moment.
I'm sorry, but, I won't change my mind- Mr. Swift said after a long silence moment.
Then I'm against you- Scott said.
If you tell them, I promisse sending you to Russia or to England as the prince- Mr. Swift said.
Bring it on, we'll see what will win, if your money or my friendship with the X-men- Scott said.
Please, Scott, just give me one month, I'm just trying to protect you and your friends. Would you risk your friends? Would you risk Jean?- Mr. Swift. This time he had touched Scott's weak point.
Just one month- Scott said.
Thank you, son. The limo is waiting for you to take you to your house. I'll discuss your move to Xavier's with Jack, I'm sure he'll understand- Mr. Swift said. Scott nodded andgot in the limo, who drove him to his new home.
It was a huge mansion by the beach. He was received by a man who was at least 2 inches taller than him.
Welcome, Christopher- The light brown haired man told him, shaking his hand. He was thin and elegant in a white tux.
Thank you- Scott said.
Let me show you your new home- Jack said. Scott followed him around the mansion. They arrived to the back of the mansion.
Wow- Scott said, looking at the sight. The sea, with lots of luxurious boats parked in the beach.
We're done, son. You can do whatever you want now. Have this as a welcome gift. Tomorrow we'll go to McMiller's factories so you meet our bussines.
Thanks- Scott said, taking a wallet, a couple of keys and a celphone.
The smaller key is for your boat, and the bigger one id the one from your car. You can go out and hang out with your friends, but you know the rules. Can I trust you enough?- Jack asked him.
Yes, sir- Scott said.
Have fun, son. Oh, and please go to the shoping mall to buy your clothes. I didn't buy them for you because I don't know you enough to say if you would like them, so I want you to choose them your own. Remember, you just arrived from Europe. Have fun- Jack said.
Thanks- Scott said. He didn't feel like taking a ride in his car. Instead he went to his boat. It was cool. It had its own bar, a little kitchen, studio and its own bedroom, with the captain cabin. Everything was little, but enough. He smiled and got in. He drove a few miles away from his new home, until he found what he was searching for. He saw a cliff that he knew way too well. He got a rope and attached the boat to the nearest beach. He then swom to the cliff and started climbing up. It was pretty hard, he was soaked, he felt heavier than usual. He finally made it. He climbed up to Jean's room. She was there, lying in her bed. He knocked the window, and she immediatly opened it with her tk. He was about entering, but he slipped. Jean catched him and helped him to her room. She locked the door.
What the heck were you doing?- Jean said, looking at him.
I took a bath before coming- he said. Jean smiled.
I'll bring you some dry clothes. There, hide in my bathroom- Jean said, handing him a towel.
Thanks- Scott said, taking the towel and entering to Jean's bathroom. She went out of the room and came back.
Here, I found this in your bedroom- Jean said, handing him clothes.
Thanks- Scott said, entering to the bathroom again. About 3 minutes later he went out of the bathroom.
So?- Jean said, hugging the dry Scott. She couldn't believe he wasn't dead. She was afraid that that one was only another beautiful dream. Scott hugged back.
Don't worry, I won't leave you again. Let's go somewhere else, someone could hear us- Scott said. Jean smiled. He took her hand, and headed to the window again. Jean levitated both of them to the ground. Scott leaded her towards the cliff he had climbed.
Where are we going?- She asked him.
Somewhere else. We have to swim. Follow me- Scott said, jumping, but soon he was stopped in midair.
We won't- Jean said, taking his hand.
But where I'm trying to head is about a mile away- Scott said.
You think I care? Let's go flying- Jean said.
Right- Scott said, defeated.
Where it is?- She asked.
Straight- Scott said, pointing a beach.
Let's go- Jean said, speeding up. When they were there, he lead her to the boat. They got up and Scott speed towards open sea.
Now that we are alone- Scott said, sighing.
Yeah?- Jean said.
I know it now. Mr. Swift, the man I was talking about, I know I can trust him. He told me a legend, and he told me Essex wanted to kill me and he was willing to do everything he could to do it, he killed my family- Scott said. Jean hugged him.
So it wasn't an accident at all- She said.
No, it wasn't. That's why I need to keep it as a secret, you know, I wouldn't bear the fact that you were hurted by that maniac- Scott said.
But we couldn't bear with the fact you had died. Now the whole institute it's spreading rumours around, Scott, you have to tell them the truth, or else, these rumours are going to go directly to Essex's ears. I'm sure that everyone in the institute wants to know you're ok, everyone would handle to keep a secret, I don't know why you don't trust us- Jean said.
It's just that I can't make a mistake, Jean, that would even cost their lifes, your life, I can't risk so much, I'm not willing to let my family die again just before my eyes- Scott said.
Just follow your heart, Scott- Jean said.
My heart sometimes make mistakes- Scott said.
Why?- Jean asked.
I hurted you with my powers Jean. I know you don't remember it, but I hurted you. I took your powers without knowing it- Scott said.
What do you mean?- Jean said.
That I've got tk and telepathy- Scott said. He closed his eyes and a shark suddenly was floating in midair.
Scott, that's amazing- Jean said, looking at the shark. Scott let the shark go.
No, the telepathy it's driving me crazy- Scott said.
Welcome to the club- Jean said, chuckling.
Thanks- Scott said smiling.
And your shades? Are you wearing an image inducer?- Jean said, taking Scott wrist to search for the inducer.
No, they fixed my damaged brain- Scott said, showing Jean the scar from the surgery.
About two hours later, they had talked about everything. For the last hour or so, they had been in silence, just watching the stars as they placed on the sky
I'm glad you don't have to wear those shades anymore, I could get myself drowned in those eyes of yours- Jean said. Scott smiled.
Would you like to dance?- Scott said.
Of course- Jean said. Scott choose a slow song on the cd player. He placed his hands on Jean's waist, while she wrapped her hands around his neck.
Now that I think about it- Scott said after a long silence moment. - We had never danced together... until now- he said.
You're right- Jean said, holding Scott close, her head on his shoulder.
I'm sorry for putting you and the others through this- Scott said.
I'm the one that should be apologizing. I should have never treated you as bad as I did when I was dating Daniel- Jean said, facing Scott.
It was nothing- Scott said.
Yes it was. I had never slapped you that hard, I even remember putting tk on that slap- Jean said, touching Scott's cheek. Scott was melting inside.
Hey, don't worry, we all get out of control sometimes- Scott said, holding Jean closer.
But, Scott, I- Jean started.
Hey, let's just enjoy, I mean, you and me, here, together, alone in the middle of the sea, with the stars surounding us- Scott said.
You're right- Jean said. Scott finally got the courage to do what he wanted to do a long time ago. He slowly approached and captured her lips with his. Everything was going right, when Jean pulled apart.
I'm sorry- Scott said, feeling guilty.
I am sorry, Scott, it's just that, you know, I don't want to rush the things, I think we could lose our friendship taking such a big step, and I, honestly I just don't want to risk anything- Jean said. Scott nodded.
Sorry- Scott apologized once again. He felt like burning inside, Jean had just turned him down. She had actually rejected him. He was lost in his thoughts when his celphone rang.
Hello?- he said.
Hey, Christopher, I was just wondering where you were, please come back as fast as possible, I have a surprise for you- Jack McMiller said.
I'll be there in half an hour- Scott said, sighing.
Thanks son- Jack said, hanging up.
Is something wrong?- Jean asked. She felt guilty. He tried to hide the apin in his eyes, failing miserably.
No, I just need to go back to my house- Scott said. Jean nodded and he went to the control cabin. He felt like a fool. He sped towards the institute's cliff.
Guess I'll see you tomorrow at school- Jean said. Scott nodded.
Please don't reveal anything- Scott said. Jean could hear the pain in his voice. She just nodded and flew towards the institute, while Scott drove back to his home.
