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.

5. Guilt- Alex

"Charles!"

"Alex? I have been neglecting you boys, haven't I? Been selfish. Always am."

"That's not-"

"Like Raven- I never really accepted who she was. Erik either. I always thought I could change them. That they were the ones who needed it. Now, I see. I deserve this and more-"

"No! I… thought I was cursed, before! But… you showed me I was more than what I saw. What the world sees."

"Erik always thought he was Frankenstein's monster. Now, the world can see me- Dorian Grey in my true form."

"This is not a punishment, Charles. It just… is."