Of Loss and Acceptance

by Starjargon

Charles's whole life changes in a matter of moments. He needs to deal with that. Or: How Charles Xavier: Professor, leader, foremost telepath, runner, learned to be Charles Xavier: Professor, leader, foremost telepath, wheelchair-user, with a little help. K plus for thematic elements.

4. Bargaining- Emma

"Not surprised, Charles?"

"I know Erik."

"Maybe... But it's been weeks since you've used your powers. Why?"

"Busy."

"No- you just think if you can stop being you, you'll get your legs back."

"Want something, Frost?"

"Tell you get over yourself. Everyone sees a cripple. Use that- become a stronger mutant."

"Get out."

"A disadvantage is only what we let it be, Charles."

"I can't walk."

"And I'm a beautiful, blue-eyed blonde with a killer body. Tell me that wasn't the first thing you noticed? Great- makes me easier to underestimate. Embrace this, Charles."

"OUT!"

"Mentally, too! You're getting there."