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.

6. Anger- Erik

"Hello, Old Friend."

"Friends don't shoot each other in the back and then abandon them."

"I wanted you with me, Charles. You should not have interfered with the humans."

"WE are human, Erik."

"We are more-"

"Save the speech; I can't stand up and punch you."

"No. But why should that stop you?"

"Get out! You self-righteous, mind-blocking, selfish, superior… terrorist!"

"I see you're still angry with the world."

"With you. You took everything from me! I swear I could kill you."

"…No. You're angry because you couldn't kill me, but you think you should want to."

"Please… just go."