Title: Requiems of The Past
Disclaimer: I own nothing from X-Men Evolution. It's a great show, I'd suggest for everyone to at least watch one episode…
Warning: This story is an alternate universe to the one seen in the show, which occurs after episode fourteen; Growing Pains. It will contain angst, fluff, and violence.
Rating: For the most part I'm going to say at least PG-13.
Author's Notes: The main character was offered to me from one of my many friends.
Dialogue Notes: Italics- Flashbacks, Bold- Thoughts, Bold/Italics- Telepathy, ""-Regular speech
Chapter Dedication: Yeah! The first chapter is dedicated to…
-drumroll- Sandra! Hehe, you know who you are… -wink- this is the person that brought this site to my attention.
Chapter 3: Meet The ParentsMagnus awakens to an empty bedroom and sits up, stretching his wings. After the professor had showed him his room Magnus decided to take a power nap. His room is blank and bland, a smile creeps over the young mutants face, "Just like home."
A knock on the oak door grabs his attention, "Who is it?"
A firm yet very feminine Irish voice answers, "Yes I would like to speak with you."
"Do you have an appointment?"
"I'm not joking!"
Magnus drops his smile, "Fine! Come in."
The door opens and a small yet still tough looking girl steps into his room and shuts the door behind her. Her small frame puts confidence in Magnus' ability to defend himself, but he has learned never to underestimate his opponents. However he can't help but notice but how cute this girl is trying to act tough in front of him.
The girl looks Magnus up and down, "What you doing here?"
"I was brought here."
"Like so many others. What makes you so important?"
"What do you mean?"
"The professor wouldn't let me through at first. He said you were "fighting you inner demons", or something."
"I have no idea what he meant. So, why are you in my room?"
"I live at this mansion! I can come and go as I please. You just got here and you haven't earned the right of privacy the others have."
"Excuse me? What did you say to me?"
"You don't have any right of privacy from me yet. Besides, what do you have to hide?"
"Nothing! But…"
"Then stop complaining. When were you brought…"
"Hey listen could you shut up for just a second. What do you mean I don't have rights from you yet?"
The girl smiles a smile like you would see on a lawyer that's just about to draw blood, "Just that. You haven't known me long enough for me to respect your privacy."
"Well you sound like a bitch. I might not wanna get to know you." The girl growls and goes to say something but Magnus interrupts, "Name?!"
A smile creeps across the girls' lips as she says, "Well played. Rhane Sinclair. Yours?"
"Magnus Harrison. So why are so territorial?"
"It's got something to do with my power. I'm a Lupine-theriomorphic shifter." Magnus shifts his eyes unsure of what to make of the words. "I can change into various forms of a wolf."
A smirk curves the side of Magnus' lips, "Interesting. Now get out."
"Excuse me?"
"I said get out. Now go on shoo."
Rhane stands up and looks Magnus in his surprisingly deep blue eyes, and loses what she was going to say. Magnus stares at her with the same look of distant longing in his eyes, but shakes it away, "Just get out Rhane."
Rhane says, "Fine."
Rhane leaves and Magnus sits on his bed, a look of confusion on his face, "What the hell was that all about?"
Another knock on the door angers Magnus, "What?!"
A soft yet clearly masculine voice says, "Magnus I need to speak with you."
"Oh! Professor! I'm sorry." He opens the door and Xavier pushes himself into Magnus' room.
Xavier turns to face the bat-like mutant, drawing in his confused expression, "What's the matter?"
Magnus sits Indian-style on the carpet in front of the wheelchair bound man, "I had a run in with Rhane Sinclair."
"Oh?"
"What's her deal?"
Xavier sighs and replies, "I'll spare you the details and just tell you she has trouble meeting new people. And just like any wolf, she's inquisitive, she likes exploring new places, and doesn't like new people invading her territory."
"Ok. Is there anything I can do that will in a truce?"
"Just give her time. She'll warm up to you as she has for everyone here. Come. While you wings heal, feel free to explore the institute and introduce yourself. I have a previous engagement that I must attend. Have a nice day." With that Xavier left Magnus alone. "Introduce myself? Not a bad idea."
Magnus spies his trench draped over a chair by the door. He slips it on, threading hi wings through the holes, and opens the door. Instantly hearing the sounds of others' voices he turns in their direction. One voice sounds calm, yet strong, with a hint of nervousness; while the other is flirtatious, smooth, and just as anxious as the other. The next corner entered to a day room, the kind you would sit and read or socialize in. A pair of people that look like they should be on the cheerleading squad, one boy and one girl, are occupying the large and expensive looking maroon couch. Both have red hair, but one has a strange looking pair of sunglasses. They are blood red and almost seem to glow around his face, making his boyish good looks even more noticeable. Magnus also notes the glasses are completely opaque, not allowing any light to penetrate their shield.
The girl, Jean Grey, peeks over her shoulder and says, "Scott, hold that thought. There's someone her I want you to meet." She turns to gaze onto Magnus' form and smiles at his sudden apprehension. Scott takes all of two seconds to glance over the bat-like wings and features before he stands from the couch, walks over to the new student and extends his hands, "Hello. I'm Scott Summers. You've already met Jean. What's your name?"
Magnus sighs, "If this guy were any more perky he's have to dress like Richard Simmons." Out of nowhere Jean started laughing and Magnus looks around Scott and sees her fall out of the chair.
Scott turns and helps her to her feet; "Boy you must've thought something really funny to knock her out of her chair."
Magnus freezes, "What? She could he my thoughts?"
Jean, through laughs says, "Yes. I'm a telepath. That was wrong, Magnus."
Scott turns sharply to the bat-like creature and stares at him as if he had offended him, "Your name is Magnus?"
"Yes. What's the matter?"
Scott looks to the ground, "Nothing. I gotta go."
Scott leaves to find the professor, leaving Jean to apologize to Magnus before running after him. Magnus stalks out of the dayroom and enters a hallway with giant ten-foot windows on either side. One side showing the expansive front lawn and finely crafted garden house where he sees someone tending to the flowers but can't make out the shape. The other side shows the backyard. Magnus sees many different people laughing and joking in the backyard and begins to wonder if he belongs here.
"Kinda' intimidating'? Isn't it?"
Magnus turns to see a large but short man. Probably five foot seven inches, but he was built like a star football player. Also hair seemed to cover a good majority of his body. Not like the blue furred man he saw when he woke up here, but this guy is definitely more hairy than any average guy. In addition he has facial hair that would put some animals to shame. His black hair is swept up into two distinctive points that form a "u" at the top of his hair. His flannel shirt is unbuttoned and laying lazily against his otherwise uncovered torso. A pair of worn and torn jeans covers his muscular legs, with a pair of snakeskin boots poking out from under them.
"Yeah. I'm wondering if I belong here. Everyone around here seems to not want me around."
"Bullshit. They just don't trust you yet. Give it time. It'll happen. Bye."
"Thanks. Bye." With new found courage Magnus retraces his steps and finds the door to the backyard. Opening the brown doors reveals a large space with a tremendous back porch. All around people dotted the yard, some girls, some guys, and even some mutants that are like Kurt and himself. Also in the backyard is a gigantic pool that looks to be fifty feet by fifty feet. But a sudden thought crosses the bat mutants' mind, "That pool is frozen solid!"
Sure enough every drop of water in the Olympic sized pool is completely frozen and a few of the students are skating and playing on the thick ice. Magnus starts traveling through the students and searching for someone that he can identify with. Finally he sees Kurt tickling a small brown haired girl with his misshapen hands and tail.
Kurt stops and looks up to Magnus, "Oh! Hey. What's up dude?"
"I need you to introduce me. I'm still kinda'shy."
Kurt kisses the girls cheek, "I'll be back." The girl lays her head and relaxes, probably her first moment of peace sense Kurt found her. Kurt begins, "Well we actually have a lot of newcomers this year…you're not as alone as you think." Magnus looks at the calming smile on the blue mutants' face and relaxes a little. "First some of us have roommates some of us don't. My roommates are both on the pool. The one with bones shooting out of his feet is named Evan Munroe. While my other roommate, Brad Stone, is just skating barefoot. However let's meet everyone else first."
"Okay."
Magnus follows Kurt to a group of people content to laugh and talk rather than get up and play. Kurt says, "Alright, guys. Another introduction, please."
A tall guy stands with everyone else following suit. The guy has blonde hair but his bangs are bright orange, "My name is Ray Crisp. I can generate bolts of electricity."
Next to speak is a nice looking South-American girl, "I'm Amara Aquilla. Pleased to meet you."
Another tall man with blonde hair extends his hand, which is readily taking with Magnus' increasing confidence, "Hood to meet you, buddy. I'm Samuel Guthrie."
This time the blonde hair belonged to a female, "Hmmm…you're different. Name's Tabitha Smith."
A tan skin female stands enthusiastically shakes Magnus' talon-like hand, "Hi! My name is Jubilation Lee. But everyone calls me Jubilee."
A small male speaks this time, "I'm Jamie Madrox."
Next is a young man with purple hair, "Nice look. Name's Michael Holland, but call me Mike."
The last person in the group is a red-eyed black-haired female that Magnus is instantly nervous about meeting, "My name's Raine Kumo. I look forward to speaking with you in the future."
Magnus says, "Hello to all of you. My name is Magnus Harrison. I'm pleased to meet you all."
Mike asks, "So, Magnus, what's you power?"
Kurt sees Magnus relax and begin to explain his power. He wanted to stay, but Kitty was just starting t fall asleep, and he couldn't have that.