Do any of you know of any x men fanfics involving a character with the same powers as Magneto? Preferably one with Magneto in it too. i want to read some but I just don't know where.

Guest: Why so short? I'm a quality over quantity person. Plus I have been very busy sinking 90 hours into the new game Persona 5. It's finally out after 8 long years.

RedHood001: Yup he's pragmatic sure but he's no sociopath. He doesn't want to harm the innocent but his father demands that he does.

My father had called me to his office. I knock.

"Come in."

"You wanted to see me?" I sat down in a chair.

"Yes", he said, "My plans for the sentinels are going well. As is your training."

"...Good." I stared at the floor. He frowned.

"Still having nightmares?"

"Of course." Under my eyes were two dark half moons. I sighed.

"You have to carry on." He said.

"I will, father. Somehow."

He nods. "I'm leaving for a mission in a few weeks." I glanced up at him. He looked regal behind the large desk. His face a cold mask. But I knew better. Behind those eyes, I could clearly see reluctance. Why didn't he want to tell me this? We went on missions all the time, it wasn't such a big deal.

"When do we leave?"

"There is no 'we'. I am leaving. You, however, have midterms." I pouted before he fixed me with a stern look.

"We could make up something. We've done it before."

"No. It's too dangerous. I need you to be safe."

And I need my father.

I sighed. "I'll miss you." I look up. Right in that moment, his mask cracked and crumbled. My father looked devastated.

I had just killed an innocent and now my father was leaving me?

Pride be damned, I really needed a hug after hearing that.

"I will miss you too." He said softly.

I got one. As my father and I embraced, he kept saying "Everything will be fine. I won't be gone for long."

We release.

"Call me as much as you like. If I don't answer it is only because I can't."

"Like a meeting." I said.

"No, as in if I'm in enemy territory. Feel free to interrupt all the meetings you want. They get quite long. It drives me crazy."

I laughed. "You don't like them, so why do you have them?"

"Because I have to." His eyes betrayed his sadness.

"Now, I don't want to leave you, but that is another thing I will have to do. While I'm gone, you'll have the run of the house as the others are coming with me too."

"Even Toad? I'm more powerful than him!" I felt as if I were slapped in the face. Him? What could he do that I couldn't? Absolutely nothing.

"I am aware of that but my answer is the same."

I sighed. "Sorry about that."

"It's fine. I'd be quite the hypocrite if I were angry at you for saying that. I'd do the same in your place." He said

"Now, as I was saying you'll have to be strong for me in my absence."

"Okay."

He nods. "I'll clear out my schedule when I return. We'll spend the day together. I know we haven't talked much lately."

"Before all this stuff started, I didn't know it was possible to miss someone who lived in the same house."

My father's face seems to be riddled with guilt.

"A- after this most of the technical details of our plan will be done and I'll be able to spend more time with you. We'll be training most of the day in preparation." His voice cracks.

"I see." I say as I nod again.

Most of the day... Marie!

He seemed to noticed my alarm.

"Don't worry, we'll work around your chess schedule. I know how much that means to you. State championship is coming up, isn't it?."

"You know about it already? We just got word that we qualified." I say, surprised. My father smiles.

"Of course I know. What type of father doesn't keep track of these things? I bought you a book on chess strategies yesterday. That and your drills should keep you busy."

"Because as soon as you leave I'm going to throw a wild house party with my chess friends." I laugh. "I can't even say that without laughing."

"Also, father, while you're gone can I go on a trip?" He stares off in thought. I really wanted to do this, so I was silently hoping he'd allow me to go.

"Tell me when and where and make sure to return before you have class." I sighed in relief.

"I will. Thank you."

After this conversation I went to hang out with Marie at the park.

"So what's going on?" She asked me as we lied in the grass.

"Chess championship... Midterms... I told you about it on the phone."

"Don't try to fool me!" She said, laughing. "You've been acting different. Why?"

I killed an innocent man. I thought.

"I-I can't say. I'm sorry."

"Why not?" She asked, pouting.

"I just can't."

There was a silence. "Well, tell me when you're up to it." I sighed.

"Marie, I will never be 'up to it'. I just can't tell you, ever. Let's just forget about it, alright?"

"Okay."

"I'd like to go on a trip with you." I said.

"What?" She sounded surprised.

"A trip. Where people travel. Together."

"Oh shadup. But why?"

"I probably won't be seeing you much soom."

"Why?"

"Can't say. I'm sorry."

"Are you moving?"

"No. I'll just be busy."

"Training with your dad right?" It sounded like an accusation somehow.

She sighed when I stayed silent.

"Course it is... Well just sneak out when he ain't lookin'."

I looked at her, astonished. Disobey father? Preposterous.

"I can't."

"Why not? You're not an object. Your dad can't tell you how to live your life, you know."

Sure he can. Rebellion said.

"This isn't just for him, though. It's for me too."

"Fine." She said. "You have your secrets, I have mine."

"Since I won't be around much, we'll do lots of practice. Besides, it looks like you don't need me that much any more."

"But-" She started.

"You're ready." I cut her off. She sat up straight.

"I can't turn it off all the time. It's like I'm holding my breath." She looked shy, fiddling with the hem of her jacket.

"You can use it when need be. Think about it. You will never accidentally put someone in a coma again. You just need to keep practicing. Just like holding your breath, keep going and you'll get better."

"By the way, I have a surprise for you"

I left for a moment and returned carrying Watts.

"Oh my God! It's a puppy!" She squealed.

"Yep. His name is Watts."

"He's so cute!" Watts barked in response, earning him another squeal.

I could see her put her hand close to his head but freezing before touching him.

"Come on, I trust you."

"But... Oh alright."

She put a hand on Watts for a second, smiling, before taking it off.

She became a bit braver with every hurried stroke. After I placed him on the ground, she began to happily rub him on the tummy. Watts loved every moment.

Watts is such a ham. I think while smiling at the sight.

It's too bad I won't be able to hang out with her much soon.

Let's focus on the positive for now. Father leaves in December and it's November now. We still have time. Optimism said.

And for once, everyone agreed with him. There was really nothing we could do about the situation.