Just when you think that the bad days are gone it strikes again with a vengence. just when u think yay, the internet is fixed, something else happens. We go to connecticut and then New Jersey to visit family. leaving me no access to the net unless i beg my cousin to let me go on her computer. and even then i couldn't concentrate on the story with all her kids yelling in the back. ive been gone for a month but now im back. for all of you who have been waitin and cursing me out for not updatin forgive me and if you cant at least dont blame the story. again im sorry. bad alchemist! no cookies for me.
anyways, i now present chapter 4!
Disclaimer: I don't own X Men Evolution or Full Metal Alchemist.
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Chapter 4: He Was Not...
"All I know is that I can't control my powers and well, I haven't been able to touch anyone without knocking them out for a long time...I can't even remember what it feels like to touch another person..."
There was no doubt in the professor's, Beast's or Scott's mind as to where they had first heard the very familiar explaination Ed had just given them. The first to say this was only two beds away...
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"You wanted to see us Professor?" asked Jean as she entered Xaviers room, followed by Wolverine.
"Yes, it seems we have a bit of interesting information that I think I should share with you."
"I'm guessing it has something to do with that new kid?" asked wolverine.
"Yes, please sit." he said and they took a seat next to Scott and Beast. "It seams that the new student, Edward Elric, has some very interesting abilities."
"What kind of abilities? They must be very unique and powerful for you to call us down here to talk about it" said Jean
"Well, that's the thing," Scott said. "They're not unique. Rare, yes, but not unique."
"Then whats the reason for calling me up here to talk about a kid with nothing special going on?" growled Wolverine.
"Tell me Jean, from what you witnessed, what powers did Edward seem to have?" asked the professor.
"Well, at first it seemed as though he had powers similar to Gambits. He touched a rock and it exploded just as it would have if Gambit had touched it. But then he teleported around like Nightcrawler. Both of whom had been knocked out... Actually it sounds pretty familiar but I can't seem to put my finger on it" Jean said with a look on her face that said that she was thinking hard as to why it sounded so familiar, but it was Wolverine who would get the look of one who had just realized something important.
"Wait a sec," he said. Xavier smiled.
"I thought it would be you who would figure it out first, Logan."
"You're not saying that he-"
"Has powers like hers?"
"Like whos?" asked Jean.
"Rogue." said Beast. Jean then put on that face one puts when they realize something obvious.
"Of course. I can't believe I didn't see it. Does she know?"
"No, not yet. She's still unconscious from her encounter with Gambit and Pyro."
"Speaking of which, why did they attack in the first place?" Jean asked. "It seems that they wanted Edward. But why?"
"Maybe the kids holding back something."
"I doubt it. If anything he's just a confused teenager that unknowingly did something that upset or angered someone."
"Yeah, like Magneto." Scott said.
"Most likely," Xavier said. "The problem is Magneto has never been one to give up. He will surely send them again if he doesn't come personally. So, we will have to be on the lookout. Untill then, Edward came here to attend our school and I doubt anyone has given him an answer as to whether or not he's been accepted not to mention a proper tour or greeting. Perhaps we should concentrate on that for the time being. Would anyone like to volunteer?"
"You can count me out," said Logan. "If you think I'm gonna spend my time showing some kid around you're wrong."
"That's fine Logan. I have something else in mind for you anyway."
"I'll do it," Jean said.
"Ecellent, thank you Jean. He's waiting in the infirmary. I'll accompany you. I should formally accept him to our school."
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'I wonder why they left all of a sudden,' thought Ed as he sat in the infirmary awaiting the return of the professor. 'Maybe they got all freaked out at the thought of me, of the thought of me living here. Maybe they don't want a freak who knocks people out simply by touching them.' He looked down to his ripped and gloves. they were useless now, and so he took them off. He'd have to be extra carefull. 'Maybe, im too dangerous and even the world renown professor cant help me. Maybe I should just leave now, before they kick me out.'
"Hey Edward."
"Oh hey," Edward replied too involved with his thoughts that he failed to notice the teenage girl staring at him. At least for a minute.
"Rogue! You're up!" He nearly shouted.
"Oh, please dont yell. Mah head still hurts." She said holding her head.
"Oh sorry. I just didn't notice you were awake and you kinda suprised me."
"That's all right. You ok? You seemed kinda, I dunno, upset a sec ago. Somethin' on your mind?"
"Sort of."
"Wanna talk about it?"
"No offence but, not really"
"None taken. So wat happened while I was outta it? I remember flying towards a tree and then blackness. I'm guessing I hit mah head, which would explain why I'm here. Did the others come and help you with Pyro and Gambit?"
"Something like that." Edward said and spent the next couple minutes explaining his little adventure to Rogue.
"Yeah, Logan's kinda protective of me. But I can't believe you landed on him and survived!"
"Yeah he looks like the kinda guy who would kill me in an instant."
"So, you can teleport like Kurt? Is that your power?" But this was a question Ed had been avoiding. What would she say if she knew a simple touch could knock her out? Had, in fact, knocked out one of her friends?
"Not really..."
"Oh, is there more?"
"Sort of..."
"Well, don't leave me hangin' tell me about it" But should he tell her?
"Um, well, my powers, uh are..." 'Well,' he thought 'She'll find out sooner or later. And the professors bound to show up soon and tell her.' sigh I can copy other mutants powers."
"...really?" Rogue asked slowly. Could this be? He had similar powers to hers. but how did they work? Surely they weren't as much of a curse to him as they were to her..."Um, h-how do they work?"
"Well, by touch. But it sucks 'cause... well you see I have no control over them. Like if I were to touch you right now," he held his bare hand near her stunned face. "I would copy your power and most likely knock you out. That's probably why I'm getting kicked out of here, who wants an unstable mutant who knocks you out when they accidently touch you?" Edward looked up to see a girl who was feeling so many emotions at the same time. 'Is this for real? He has powers just like mine. He knows what I'm going through. I cant believe it.'
"You're not pullin mah leg are you? You're serious? That's really you're power?"
"I wish it wasn't, but yeah, its the truth."
"But...that's...sigh ok you're not gonna believe this. Hell I'm not sure if I believe it."
"Believe what?"
"Well, first let me tell you my power"
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Meanwhile, as Rogue told of her powers in the infirmary, Gambit was waking up.
"Ugh, Gambit's head don't feel so good."
"Well, that's only a side effect." said a familiar voice. Gambit looked up and saw a figure standing in the corner of the room and hidden by shadows.
"A side effect? Of what?"
"Of failing your mission!" yelled the figure as he left the mysteries of the shadow and stepped into the light. He was a tall older man with a full head of grey hair. He wore a red and purple outfit complete with a cape and a matching helmit in order to prevent Charles Xavier and cerebro from reading his mind. Not many could create such a helmit but then again he had helped build cerebro.
"Were you really so careless as to let yourself get knocked out?" said the figure known as Magneto. "If so, then clearly I've overestimated you."
"It was a simple mistake that Gambit won't make again. Gambit simply didn't realize that Rogue was conscious," replied Gambit as he stood up still holding his head and then said under his breath "Although I coulda sworn..."
"Well, seeing as you're one of the best I've got then I suppose I have no choice but to allow you to try again however, should you fail again I will have to make sure you understand that I do not tolerate failure, especially of the same mission twice!"
"Yes, of course, Gambit understands and promises that when you see gambit next, he will have the boy in his possession."
"Good, then we are on the same page. Along with Pyro, Sabretooth will be accompanying you the next time. However, Xavier should be home by now so that makes things more difficult if you attack right now, so you will have to postpone this for a while. Untill then I suggest that you figure out how to accomplish your mission without failing!" With a nod of the head Gambit turns to leave but pauses and then turns to face Magneto.
"What is it?" He asked
"Gambit just been wondering, why you so interested in the boy?"
"I have my reasons. All of which will be revealed in the end... now what are you waiting for? Go prepare yourself."
"Right" and with that Gambit left.
'Too easy,' Magneto thought and headed to his office/room. He made sure the door was closed. It was, so he turned around to face the mirror. There stood the man known as Magneto, who along with his acolytes often fought with homo sapiens and Xaviers X men. He had gone through so many horrors and refused to let his fellow mutants go through those same horrors. He was branded. He was strong. He was determined. He was not Magneto. At his feet there was a circle of light and it closed in and moved up his outline. But as the light moved up something happened. His boots turned into feet with what looked like black socks however the toes and heels were visible. The pants turned into skin and a black shorts/skirt combo(AN: i think its called a skort...weird). His red outfit became a small black shirt that showed off his abs. The size of his body changed as he became thinner. Then the light moved up to his head and the aging face that belonged to Magneto changed into a younger one that could be both male and female. Finally the hair turned from grey to black with a tinge of green and it was no longer short but long and in thick strands somewhat resembling a palm tree.
"Ha! Its just too easy!" he said but the voice that came out was not that of Magneto. It wasn't as deep but more raspy and throaty. It was also, like the face neither definitely male or female. Though he had definitely fooled the others into thinking he was, this person was not Magneto. But he was just as strong and determined. Determined to get his revenge, on the boy known as Edward Elric.
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wow, chapter four is done
it seems like only yesterday that i thought up this story. Okay actually it was more like years ago when they were actually still showing new episodes of x men evolution but who's keeping track?
Also ive noticed that there's no real romance as of yet. but dont give up cause now that rogue and ed kno that they have the same power, things will get a little more...well you'll see.
I noticed that magneto could be a little ooc. i was having trouble picturing him and his personality. but then i remebered oh yea thats not really magneto. so its ok. and if you havent figured out who 'magneto' really is i suggest that you watch full metal alchemist. and if you have watched full metal alchemist and still cant figure it out, well keep reading it'll be said. i just hope i described him well. i think i did. crap now im doubting myself.
Anyway i hope i get lots more hits and reviews. Please review. if you review im more motivated to finish the next chapter. I accept anonymous reviews. please cookies for you. please. all i want is a couple words. good. nice. update.
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