Please review; even if you don't like it I welcome all criticism. I take all criticism into consideration (unless the review is just a bashing) and it helps me write my story more to everyone's liking. I noticed I messed up a little in the last chapter. I was cutting and pasting a lot and I missed some parts.
Peter stared at her. This young woman must have been joking. In his country, teenage pregnancy was degrading for the young parents and their family. He remembered when a girl of 18 was beaten nearly to death. This was also the worst of times to become pregnant; the war was brewing between humans and mutants and no one could deny it. He helped her up, holding her arm as if her legs were frailest of limbs.
"Are you positive? It might be a mistake."
"I'm positive… I was so stupid, I should have fucking listened to him…"
"Well what ever it was… it's too late now. Let's go back to camp… if you are pregnant then you should be resting, not getting yourself worked up." He smiled, pushing branches out of her way, "And besides, I think John will be very happy."
She wondered what he would do when he found out; would he be upset? Of course he would be. Anyone who wouldn't be is crazy, she thought to herself. She placed a hand over her stomach, wondering what it would be like when he stomach would swell. How would it feel to have a living being inside her? What would it be like to be a mother or to have a family with John? She wasn't sure if she was even ready for this, but she really had no choice.
In the woods of Alkaline Lake
John jogged through the woods, not knowing where he was heading but didn't really care. It was almost as if he had no thought process going through his head. He needed to know if Nikki was alright. He didn't even have a plan of getting in or out or where she was. He didn't even know if she was even in there.
He came to a clearing, looking in all directions for a sign that the X Men or the Brother Hood had been through there. His breath became erratic and he started to panic. He kicked the snow and right-hooked a tree. He fell to his knees in defeat and allowed tears to roll down his cheeks for what seemed to be the first time.
He couldn't understand what was going on. Why did this have to happen? Why couldn't he have just looked for her first in the mansion, instead of following Rogue and Bobby? He would give anything now just to know where she was. He would sell his soul to Satan himself just to know she was safe.
He could picture her brilliant smile, her soft petite nose crinkled in amusement, and her sparkling eyes. Those eyes, they were the first thing he saw when he came off the jet. Her eyes were the most amazing color he had ever seen; green swirled around her pupils with a bluish grey color encompassing the green. Her wide eyes would sparkle when she saw him and it almost made his heart speed up.
He considered going back to the jet but when he turned around he felt a slight ringing in his head. The ringing became a loud screeching that caused him to fall to his knees. The pain was so intense that he fell back and writhed in agony. It felt as though someone had stabbed him in the head with a screw driver and was twisting it around inside his scull.
When it stopped, he was left panting on the ground, embracing himself. He didn't get up for a while, still feeling the after effect of whatever it was. Shaking in pain as he slowly got up he could hair a helicopter engine and the blades slicing through the air. He knew it wasn't the X Men and that he should turn around to go find them. But something in the back of his mind was tugging at him to go. So he ran, more like sprinted, into the direction of the chopper. All the thoughts in his head had disappeared and he never felt so sure of himself. This was what he was supposed to do, and he was sure of it. He stopped at the edge of the woods, looking out at the red and white helicopter taking off. He knew they would see him so he stood, smirking up at the two members of the Brotherhood, with his hands in his pockets.
Magneto and Mystique looked down at the teen from the window and then each other. In silent agreement they lower the ladder to let the boy in. John was climbing up the ladder when he became a little hesitant. He looked around at the ground below him. He could see the retreating forms of the X men and the other students. He wasn't too far away to see that Nicole wasn't with them. He sighed in relief. She was safe at least. He swore to go back for her when he had the chance.
Stepping into the helicopter, Magneto smiled at him and shook his hand, "Welcome to the Brotherhood, Pyro."
John smiled. This was the only time in his life he felt like he belonged. All he needed now was to convince Nikki to come with him. "This fucking rules." He whispered to himself, looking out the window.
With Nikki
The group of teens that had been stranded in the woods for about 3 days decided it was time to go back to the mansion. Nikki walked with Kitty through the woods back to the tunnel. She hadn't told Kitty about her predicament, not sure how the girl would take it or if she would even keep it to herself. She didn't even dare leaving subtle hints. So instead the two talked about what they would do when they returned to the mansion; which was really how much food they would eat, how long they would shower, and how they would jump on their beds into soft sheets.
When they reached the Xavier grounds, the lawn was obliterated. Patches of grass had been torn up by the army's intrusion and the main doors were clinging for dear life onto the door frame. Stepping inside, the mansion looked like ground zero. The couches had bullet holes as did the walls and the banister's railing had been ripped from the floor. Kitty ran up the steps and disappeared behind the wall.
"THE BEDROOMS HAVE BEEN SPARED!" She shouted to the rest of the teens. They all smiled and ran up the grand staircase, most likely to escape the war zone into the only place that was greatly disturbed. Nikki stayed on the main floor, looking around the first floor. She ran her fingers along the damaged walls, wondering if John had been there, escaping flying bullets. She bit her lip and went into the kitchen, her stomach growling angrily at her.
The kitchen had remained somewhat intact, minus the pattern of three stab marks in random places. She figured Wolverine had been battling the soldiers down here. She noticed the melted ice cream carton on the countertop. A student was down here with Wolverine, she noted, knowing Wolverine didn't like ice cream from Rogue's stories. She opened the fridge and pulled out the bag of strawberry's and cool whip. While biting into a strawberry she glanced outside and cursed to herself when she saw the floating shards of glass in the pool.
Finishing the strawberries, she sat in the lounge area just staring at what used to be a TV. Her head was filled with all sorts of thoughts, dealing with John and the pregnancy. She also thought about what would happen to them now. Eventually she ended up falling asleep in that spot, curled in a ball again the arm of the chair. She didn't wake up until she heard the sound of a jet landing. Her eyes shot open and a smile grew from ear to ear. She jumped up and ran to the back door to greet her friends. Rogue ran inside and bear hugged her, the two girls giggling. She also hugged Bobby when he walked in, nearly knocking him off his feet. She noticed a new mutant and the other students walk in, all grateful to be back. She noticed the adults' crestfallen faces and went to question when she noticed Dr. Grey was missing. She bit her lip, not wanting to ask. But soon she began to panic; John wasn't there either. Her eyes scanned the group again, then her eyes landed on Rogue and Bobby and the couple appeared uncomfortable.
Bobby eventually hugged her in a comforting manor and quietly said, "He chose to go with Magneto."
"I'm so sorry." Rogue said, her southern accent ringing in Nikki's ears.
That's when, all at once, her world fell down on her. Tears pooled in her eyes, "He left me… How could he…? Why? Why now of all times, when I need him most?"
"What are you talking about?" Rogue asked her eyes brows furrowed. She didn't mean to be so blunt but she wanted to know.
At this point, tears were pouring down her cheeks. "I'M PREGNANT AND HE DECIDES NOW HE WANTS TO LEAVE! WHY!" She screamed, falling to her knees. This caught everyone's attention. Like a child, she began pounding on the wooden floor with her fists. Wolverine hooked his arms over her and picked her up, disabling the use of her fists momentarily. She screamed and tried feebly attempted to squirm her way out of his python grip. She even kicked out at anything that would connect with her feet.
"Logan, would you take her to the medical wing?" the Professor said benevolently. Logan growled a reply and left the room, with Rogue following close behind. All the inhabitants of the mansion could hear her screams. After Rogue pressed the elevator button and waiting for the doors to open, Logan tried to step inside but Nikki placed her feet firmly on either side of the doorway and kicked of. Logan nearly lost his balance but smirked.
"You wanna do this the hard way? Fine" he said then maneuvered her over his shoulder. She continued to pound on his back until Logan was about to snap.
"Logan…" Rogue warned, "she's had a rough time…We all have…"
"Yea whatever…" Logan said; in his own way he agreed with Rogue.
On the way to the Medical wing, Nikki eventually gave up fighting. Now she sat alone on a cold metal table, her cheeks read and her eyes puffy, hugging herself while waiting for the Professor. When he came, Logan followed behind him.
"Now, Nicole, I'm here to talk with you…"
"Why is he here?" she interrupted. "I'm fine now. I'm not going to go all ballistic like before."
"No, he's not here for that. He is waiting to accompany me on an outing I need to take. Pay no mind to him." He smiled, "Now, are you positive you are pregnant?"
"Well I just…."
"Yea she is… I can smell it all over her. You're gonna have his stink on ya for a while kid." Logan interrupted. Nikki half heartedly glared at him, she wanted to defend John but then again she felt betrayed by him.
"You do realize that if you ever need to talk to someone, we are all here for you. Understand?" The Professor asked dotingly. She nodded and sniffled away some stray tears and hugged the Professor. He was a little taken back but was glad to return it.
"If it's alright though, can I go shower now?" She asked, making the Professor chuckle and nod. She nearly ran out of the room when she received and answer.
Sorry it was so short and uneventful but I do have plans for this story. The problem is just getting there. I'm also sorry for how long it took to get this puny chapter up. I've just been busy. Well take care and review!