Man changes happening in my life. My sister moved out so I officially have my own house. I have like next to zero furniture, so it feels so empty :( Also I've come to the hard decision to break up with my boyfriend. Man people are just leaving me all around me.
Well enough of my personal problems, onward with the story!
The beast approached them, his yellow eyes gleaming threw the dust. Each step was strong and stern, his long tail following behind. Despite his tigerish appearance he had somewhat of a striped main flowing down his back, only adding to the natural beastly pride he emitted.
Tony!
Talise ran to the beast, and using her jumping abilities was able to capture his neck in a tight hug.
Hello little one, I can not thank you enough for all the help you have given to my family.
It's no problem. Is Maria ok? She hasn't gone into labor yet has she?
Maria and her baby are just fine.
Threw the dust another body came threw. This time it was a very human, very pregnant looking woman. Her eyes were a deep bright green, yet her hair was long and the color of faint lavender. She was a thinner woman, who looked even smaller from the mass she carried. Aiding the woman threw the rubble were to young children, a boy around ten and a girl around seven or so. The boy inherited his mother's eyes and human form. His hair, although short, had the same stripes as his father but luckily did not receive his fur or tail. The girl also had her mother's eyes and her purple hair, though it was a darker shade. Very rarely did children of mutants receive the same properties as their parents, the question remained if they also received their powers as well.
Sir, if you will stack those blocks in a shape, I can use the last bit of energy I have to give the lady a place to sit.
I appreciate it, greatly.
The tiger mutant removed Talise from his neck and motioned to the boy to help move the stones. Maria wobbled her way over to the other adult mutants, with an outstretched hand she proceeded with the introductions.
Hello, I'm Maria and the great beast over there is my husband Gabriel.
Nice to meet you, but I though Talise called him Tony.
(Maria and Talise let out a little giggle at the remark)
It's a little joke they have, after she saw his striped tail.
A joke? I'm afraid I don't get it.
Really Alex? He's a tiger, a tiger I call Tony.
Oh! I'm sorry, I've always been a bit slow with jokes.
Gabriel and the boy had finished stacking the blocks, and while hanging onto the wall for support, made his way over to them. He then placed his hand on it's back and transformed it into a dark blue lazy-boy recliner. The boy, with the help of Talise and the other young girl helped Maria into the chair. Gabriel used his feline speed to catch Alex before he collapsed on the floor. He then carried him over to shabby cot, that the cell provided, so that he could regain his strength.
If the color is not to your liking miss, I can change it once I rest.
Oh it's wonderful thank you, I'm just grateful to have this chair. Being nine months pregnant and imprisoned does not do well on the feet. Oh and this young man is our son Sabastian, and this little lady it our daughter Sofia.
And what powers do they have?
The strange thing is that their powers haven't come in yet.
Weird? I mean their coloring says they're mutants.
Guess they all can't be early bloomers, like me.
Whatever Froggy.
Hey, that's Miss Froggy to you. After all I've done I think I've earned that much.
Don't worry about it T, he's just upset that he hasn't gotten his powers yet.
AM NOT!
ARE TO!
Do you think we're ready for a third?
A little late to question it now.
Gabriel gave his wife a loving kiss as he placed a hand tenderly on her swollen stomach.
Can I ask you a question Maria?
Of course sweety.
Doesn't his whiskers tickle you when he kisses you?
Maria couldn't help but laugh as Gabriel turned away in embarrassment. He then settled the argument between his children by instructing them to finish clearing the rubble.
It does a little but you get use to it.
I doubt it.
Why do you say that sweety?
Because as long as I'm locked up here, I can never fall in love with someone to kiss.
Maria brought Talise on the chair with her. The little mutant rested her head on the mother's shoulder, as she began to stroke her back.
One day sweety, you'll get out of here and find somebody you really love.
He words fell silent ears, as Talise had drifted off to sleep. Using all her powers today had taken their toll. Despite her maturity and need to help others, she was still just a child.
The memories began to flash again. From fighting over pillows with Sabastian and Sofia, to the birth of their younger brother, Samuel. Another year passed and it was then that she met the next group of people who would change her life.
Time had changed their little cell. They turned the container in the wall into a restroom, to give the lady's their privacy. The three children had became great friends, with their bond growing from their fighting lessons from Gabriel. Maria was a teacher before they were captured, when she was not tending to Samuel she kept the children up with their studies. Alex was well educated and much to Maria's joy, had a photographic memory. He was able to convert materials into books for the children to use. Talise kept up her mission to aid the other mutants, and with Olivia's powers, was able to send food and materials to their cells. Each day the children learned and trained, Talise had to fight harder to keep the others at bay when she was taken to the lab. She kept her word and was tested and researched on every week. It was within that year that Talise learned what type of mutant she was, and since then everyone waited for her next transformation.
You do realize it could be years before I change again right.
Until then my dear, we will be testing you. Consider that an incentive to encourage your change.
Right cause everyone can just wish their body to change and it will. Man puberty is gonna be easier than I thought.
As they finished their verbal dual, Talise was escorted from the Warden's lab and back to her cell. Their journey was interrupted as a man came rushing threw the halls, blasting energy rays at the guards who tried to stop him. He shot them not from his body, but from a strange gun he carried. Once the man saw Talise, he took direct aim at the guards beside her. No sooner had the men been hit by the beam, that the hall was flooded with more guards. The man tried to hide the young mutant behind him as he prepared to stand off against the incoming army.
Who did they take?
What!
Only one thing could make a man put his life on the line like this, love or hate. Since you're trying to save me, that says you don't have enough hate. So who did they take?
They took my son.
The man had the same look of shock that Talise had seen many times over the years. She was sure that he was shocked that she spoke with the maturity of an adult, and she spoke without fear. She turn her stern eyes to the guards, they took an immediate step backwards as she turned.
This man is now with me. Take us to his son, who will also join my cell. And before any of you think of something stupid like attacking me, keep in wind that I just got done with the Warden so I'm in a bit of a mood.
The guards exchanged worried glances, after a few moments most of the men went back to their duties excepted for two who motioned for Talise and the man to follow. As they walked Talise finally had a moment to inspect the man. He had long wavy white hair that almost seemed to glow. His eyes were and ocean blue and he was of a thinner build than most men. It wasn't a sickly build like Alex but more like Olivia's or Maria's. If one took away the tattered clothes and dirt he was clad in he would be a very attractive man. The man felt the young mutant's eyes on him, as he looked down her large eyes were full of pure wonder.
Yes?
You're beautiful.
What?
You're beautiful, one of the most beautiful people I've ever seen.
The man stood solid for a moment. For what seemed like fore ever he stood, without a sound or any motion. With one swift moment he clasped her small hands and stared teary eyed at her.
You really think so! Even in these horrid rags you still find me beautiful?
Yes of course.
Oh what a blessing, to hear such kind words in such hellish captivity.
Talsie couldn't help but smile. This man was more overly dramatic than some of the high society men or women she had met before. They finally came into one of the secure cells of the compound. The doors were opened and with a loud cry of "MY BABY" the attractive man rushed in. He locked a young boy into a bear hug that none could escape from. The boy was the mirror image of his father, the only difference was the shorter length of his hair and a large golden crescent moon that covered his left eye. As she scanned the rest of the room she noticed another man sitting in the corner. He was a well built blonde man, with a large contraption over his face. The contraption seemed to prevent the man from opening his mouth, who knew how long his captures last him eat. Talise walked over to the man, as he slowly raised his head to her face. The man was so weak he could barely hold his head steady.
I'll take all of them.
Like Hell! This brat is here until he pays for destroying one of our convoys!
All the more reason why I'll take them. Besides do you really want to try and rip him from his father's grip?
You try and I will kill you before you can take your next breath.
With eyes so fierce they could kill anyone who looked directly into them. As the he aided the weaker man, all four mutants made their way threw the halls of the compound. The young boy made his way to Talise, to try and give his father more room to maneuver the other man.
So where are we going?
To my cell.
You have your own cell?
Its a long story, the just of it is that you and your dad can stay together, I never could say no to a family group. There's others staying in the cell with us, as long as you're with me, you can stay with your dad and you wont be experimented on.
I won't?
Nope. By the way I'm Talise Tolensky.
I'm Artemis Moretti and that's my dad Dante Moretti.
The fashion designer? My mom was a big fan of his. Maybe he can help spruce up the cell.
No sooner had the words left her lips that they approached the cell door. With a few taps, the door was opened from the inside. The three new mutants were greeted and were given food and drink to try and settle their nerves.
Alex, can you get this contraption off this guy?
I think so, at least morph one of the bars to slide it off.
With a loud clank, the metal contraption feel to the floor. With exceeding speed the man lashed out for a mug of water and guzzled it down. While he drank one, Alex handed him another one and then refilled the empty cup. Alex repeated this action nearly four times before the formally trapped mutant stopped to catch his breath. With exhausted breath the mutant address the others in the cell.
Thank you, my name is Elijah Boyden.
Your welcome, and why may I ask, did they have you in that strange device on you?
It's my power, I basically can eat anything because I can make a black-hole in my throat.
So you could eat anything and never get sick?
That's the idea I guess. These idiots here assume that if they keep my mouth locked that I couldn't use my power, but they forgot to give me food or water.
That's horrible!
Maria brought her youngest child closer to her at Elijah's last words. It was as if she felt that the words could harm her baby, or possibly the cruelty that showed to a grown man could also be shown to her infant.
And what about the other two, father and son I'm guessing?
Of course my darling Artemis took after my good looks, and he's even an early bloomer with his powers!
Really, my son has yet to get his powers?
Well it does vary, in the end it really doesn't matter but a parent can't help but to brag.
True, none of my children have gotten their powers yet, but they are more educated then most who do.
Really, you're a teacher? Perhaps we can come to a trade, I can create clothes or materials for you in exchange for you tutoring my son.
Are you the boy's father or mother?
Gabriel interrupted the two adults, partly after he saw the embarrassment it was creating for the two younger boys.
And who is this beast?
(Dante made his way close to Gabriel, truthfully he was still hansom despite the fur.)
Sorry friend but he's taken, my husband Gabriel.
Of course, all the cute ones are either married or straight. Well I am Dante Moretti, fashion designer, my power is that I can bring pictures into reality. I can draw something or have an image of it and make it real, say if I draw food or a weapon then I can make it into real food or weapons. And this is my son Artemis Moretti. Like the goddess he was named after he can create energy arrows and has perfect archery skills.
Impressive but I do have one question?
Anything for our dear little savior.
(Dante looked down at the young lady, who's eyes were full of innocents and care)
How do you have a son if you're gay?
(Dante was taken back, not many children knew what the word gay meant, let alone say it publicly)
I'm sorry, if the proper vernacular homosexual now?
Oh now sweetheart, gay is fine. Well to tell the truth I was married, to a man, and his power was that of fertility, that is he could make anyone pregnant. If the person was a male he could just redesign their organs. Well the time came and we decided to have a child. Unfortunately three years later he was killed by a riot group.
Oh I'm sorry, was the group anti-gay or anti-mutant?
To be honest it doesn't matter, they were a group of pure hate. I only wish he was around longer for Arty's sake, it's been hard on him losing a parent. We were planing on trying to give him a little sister one day.
I understand, about three years ago I watched my dad murder my mom.
Oh you poor dear!
Technically I am an orphan, if you guys want I can be Arty's sister.
(tiny tears began to fall from Talise's face, creating small streams traveling down her cheeks)
I know how hard it is to lose a parent, and all I really want now is a mom.
(Dante's hands covered his mouth as tears started to fill his eyes. He looked next to him to see his son also share the expression of sorrow, for there stood another child who understood his pain. Talise no longer fought back her tears as she pleaded with the white haired mutants.)
Please I swear I won't be a bother, I just don't want to be alone anymore. Every night I see Maria with her children and all I can think of is what I want. I want to be loved, I want a family, I want a mom!
For all her mature words, in the end Talise was still a child. Dante looked over to son one last time, who gave his father a slight nod. Dante then wrapped his arms to try and comfort the crying child, and stroked her dark hair as many mothers would do.
And you won't be alone anymore.
and there is chapter 15, next up Logan! Ok admittedly I did get a little misty eyed at the end, just picturing little Talise crying her eyes out. Poor kid I need to give her a puppy or something, cuz I make her go threw way to much hell.