Heartyshawk – Happy ending? At the moment my beta and I have a serious disagreement about the ending. But it's so far away that I'm not thinking about the ending at the moment. Just the chapter.
UncannyAsianGirl – I've read Kizmet's fics. I really like them. And I'll have you know that the only reason I made that request was because it's freaking hilarious. Not just funny, but hilarious! In order to maintain the aura of surprise I decline to answer most of your questions, to either prevent spoilers or because I can't. But answers will come to some, in one form or another.
Betaed by the bestest beta ever Spiffythefaery! (we'll see if she catches that mistake! Or is it a mistake?)
Disclaimer: I don't own X-Men: Evolution or any of the characters. If I did, it'd still be on the air. Stupid WB. Can't do anything right.
Sunday
7:30 p.m.
"I'm going to Xavier's."
Sabretooth looked up from the ball of yarn he was playing with. "Does it look like I care?"
Wanda sighed. "I was telling you in case Father asked."
"Go tell him yourself."
"I would if I could find him. But I can't and I need to go. So if he asks will you just tell him where I went?"
"Tell who?"
"Father!"
"What?" Magneto barked as he entered the house.
"I'm going to Xavier's."
Magneto looked at his daughter with a raised eyebrow. "In that?"
True, Wanda was wearing a tank top with her sports bra visible and extremely short shorts, but she waved this fact away.
"I'm going to work out."
"Why?"
Wanda had no time to answer the question as Lance threw open the front door with a shout. "John's trying to strangle Todd again!"
Magneto turned and flew out the door. Deciding that he did not object, not that Wanda would have cared anyway, she proceeded out of the house. She was stopped by her brother's smirking face.
"You know everyone else in our family doesn't have to go to a gym pick someone up."
"Well we can't all be as talented as you," Wanda sneered.
"Or as handsome."
"But then again, some of us don't pay for it."
"That's Fred, thank you very much."
"You sure? You look identical at some times," Wanda said with a laugh, leaving her brother to stutter in anger.
9:30
When Wanda returned home she was greeted by quite a sight. John was attempting to strangle Todd with the amphibious mutant's own tongue.
"He ate them!"
"John, let Todd go!" Magneto demanded.
"He killed them! Swallowed them up!"
"He eats bugs, always has."
"But he shouldn't eat those bugs!"
Magneto sighed. "John, simply because they are called fireflies does not mean they can actually create fire."
John blinked and looked at Magneto, but did not release Todd. "Huh?"
"Come on John. I'll give you your lighter and explain," Magneto said as he held out the peace offering. John snatched the lighter up as Todd's tongue snapped violently back into his mouth.
"Ouch," Todd whined. Magneto cast a disgusted glance at the boy.
"Next time I'll let him finish it."
Thursday
4:30 p.m.
"She did WHAT?"
Bobby and Kurt both nodded, unaffected by Magneto's outburst. "Asked him yesterday when they were working out."
"So that's why she's been going over there everyday of the past week, to talk with him."
"Got it in one," Bobby replied, which earned him a nasty glare.
Magneto sat in silence for a few moments before a sinister chuckle escaped from his lips. "This will not be difficult. Let him come."
"Wait, you want him to take Wanda out?"
"When I'm finished with him he won't be able to get out the door with her at his side."
"Giant can opener?"
"Devious, but no."
"Rust him over?"
"Evil, but no."
"Then what?"
"You'll find out tomorrow evening. And now, if you'll excuse me, Sabretooth has some work to do."
Friday
5:00 p.m.
"I don't know what you're talking about."
"Oh yes you do, Kurt Wagner, and you're going to tell me or else," Wanda said with as much venom as she could muster.
"Or else what?"
"We'll find out what you look like without the fur."
If Kurt had not been covered head to toe with said blue fur, he would have been pale. "I would, honestly, but I have no idea."
"You and Bobby are always in on his schemes."
"Nein. He never gives us specifics unless he needs us."
"Then what is he planning?"
"No idea. He said he'd take care of everything himself."
"Then you'd better make sure what's he's planning doesn't work."
"Why?"
"I'll hex you into next week and melt Ice-Boy."
"Wanda, don't threaten Kurt," Magneto said as he walked into the kitchen. Kurt gulped audibly and vanished in puff of sulfur.
Wanda scowled. "You do."
"No, I blackmail him. There's a fundamental difference," Magneto replied with a grin. "Shouldn't you be changing? Won't this mysterious boyfriend be here in thirty minutes?"
"Be nice to this one."
"I'm always nice."
"About as nice as a pit-bull."
Magneto had no chance to respond to this comment as Todd threw open the door and prostrated himself on the ground before Magneto, his hands grasping the elder man's knees.
"Save me. Please save me."
"I told you not to eat the damn fireflies!"
"I didn't! I swear!"
Fred rumbled into the kitchen, his face scarlet with anger. He cast his gaze upon Todd and bellowed, "You took my sandwich!"
Magneto took one glance at Fred. "Todd, you're on your own."
6:00
Piotr tugged at the neck of his suit, feeling extremely uncomfortable in the formal wear. Going to the lion's den was bad enough but doing so in an uncomfortable outfit made the situation much worse.
This would be the first time since Magneto had left him in Egypt that he would be in the presence of his former "employer." He was certain that it would not be pleasant, but he had to try, for Wanda's sake.
Ringing the doorbell, Piotr took a deep breath. This was it. The door opened with a squeak, Sabretooth peered around it.
"You? What are you doing here?"
"I am here to have dinner with Magneto."
Sabretooth raised a massive eyebrow. "I thought you hated him."
"I do."
"And I thought he despised you."
"He does."
"Oh. Sounds like it'll be fun then." The door swung ajar to grant Piotr admittance.
"Piotr!" Wanda shouted with delight as she leapt into his arms and planted a kiss on his cheek. Despite himself, Piotr began to blush furiously. He set Wanda down on the ground and touched his lips to her cheek.
"Wanda, it is always a pleasure."
"Where is your father?"
"In the dining room. Come on."
"Ah, welcome Piotr. I trust you are well?"
"Yes."
"Good. Sit, sit. The other boys will be joining us in a moment." Piotr and Wanda sat down, each casting a wary glance at Magneto.
They made pleasant conversation for a short time which was interrupted by the appearance of the rest of the house, all carrying boxes.
"Where'd you want these?" Lance asked.
"Just set them down in here and join us. Dinner is getting cold."
The boxes were piled in the corner of the room, directly in Piotr's line of sight. The Russian went completely rigid. His eyes burned.
Wanda did not notice his reaction.
Magneto did.
Dinner proceeded smoothly enough with Piotr contributing very little to the conversation. His lack of comments had become noticeable, which was something considering he rarely talked. It was about half way through the dinner that his anguish became noticeable.
"NO! I will not do it!" Piotr shouted at the top of his lungs. Everyone looked at the Russian. Half of his face was normal, the other half had transformed into his metallic Colossus state.
The metal half of his face responded. "You know you want to."
"I will not."
"But they ask for it. Listen to them. They call for us."
"I must resist."
"But the boxes need to be moved. Without us, they sit there, in pain."
"They are not real. And neither are you!"
"Not real? I'll show you not real!" Piotr's left hand, which was now metal, slapped his face.
"How dare you?" The right hand slapped the metallic side of his face.
"You strike me? Submit or face the consequences, Piotr! Move the boxes!"
"I will not submit to you, Colossus! I am my own person."
"You belong to me!" The metal fist struck Piotr in the face, knocking him backwards out of his chair.
"Tonight we end this!"
"Agreed!" Both hands ripped off his suit and shirt to reveal that the entire left half of his body had gone metal. Fists reigned down upon himself, landing blow after blow.
"Father, stop him!"
"I've always wanted dinner and a show."
Meanwhile, Piotr's right hand had caught his left. "Let go of me Piotr!"
"Never Colossus! I shall defeat you!"
"You weak fool. You belong to me!"
"No, you belong to me!" The hands unclasped and crossed to deliver backhanded punches to his face. The blows landed simultaneously. Piotr's face crunched up and a few teeth were sent flying. His eyes rolled up into his head and he collapsed on the floor, unconscious.
Magneto got up and gently poked Piotr with his boot. "We had better get him back to Xavier's. He'll need some medical attention," Magneto said as he turned to glance at Wanda.
"All right, I get it! He's insane and I'll break up with him as soon as he is conscious."
"That's my girl. Sabretooth! Get this carcass out of my house!"
Who's next?
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