Okay I hope you all enjoyed the last chapter. This is the last one before Harriet finds out she's a Wizard. Plus you all find out here new name. For those of you that figured it out yes this is the Polaris from Marvel comics. The only difference is this one has magneto's powers and potential. Now please enjoy the story.
Northern London November Third, early afternoon.
The streets held the usual traffic as cars moved up and down the roads. People walked the sidewalks without a care in the world. All in all it was a typical day for many in the world. One exception was one lone blue car. The driver was a meta human by the name of Raven Darkholme. Gifted since early childhood with the power of shape shifting. She had led both a violent and quite life. Now the head of an Orphanage she was now busy transporting the latest arrival of her orphanage to the Department of Meta human Affairs. While normally as she drove the radio would be playing. The music helping pass the time in the nearly hour long drive. She had learned that the cars passenger caused the radio to go static. Causing her to keep the radio off. As the traffic light turned red she looked in the rearview mirror. Said new arrival was sound asleep in the car seat. Blissfully unaware of the tests she was about to undergo. After half an hour of driving the building came into view. Despite the fact she once worked for said department she never got over the sight of the building when one saw it for the first time.
The building was at first glance a twenty story tall office building. With the base the widest. With a small garden like walkway every five floors. Fair sized bushes and plants lined these walkways. Giving a harmonious green feel to the building. The first ten floors had the usual sized windows. With a massive atrium made out of clear glass. Filling the space with natural sunlight. The five floors after the tenth where unseen from the outside. Seamless concrete was all one saw. The only feature on this space was the bold lettering bearing the name of the international agency. The outer walls of the top five floors where seemingly made from one piece of shaded glass. The roof of the building was one giant helipad. At any one time five combat helicopters could be seen at all times. At first glance this seemed like any building in the world. Until one looked at the people coming in and out. As people of every shape and size calmly walked about. Some simply had odd colored skin or hair. While others looked as if they where half beasts. Walking near the entrance was one Meta human to large for the ten foot high doors. His skin was a dark grey stone. While his face showed that he was simply waiting for help to get inside. In this building the affairs of every Meta Human in the country was handled. From there care to all legal matters. Any crime or offense where Meta humans where involved went threw this department. There forces where also tasked with enforcing the law on meta humans. Due to the simple truth that no normal force could stop a man that could move mountains.
Parking her care outside she stopped to gaze at the building. Her yellow eyes taking in the structure. She could remember when said agency was considered a joke. A means to quite the masses when stories of Meta humans first began. Back when people like her where to terrified to step outside. The paranoia and hatred of Meta Humans could have been cut by a knife. Back then war between normal and Meta humans seemed like fate. When Meta humans had been given the vulgar names of Mutants and Abnormals. A lot had changed since then. Now they had the authority to bring military action on many nations of the world. All they needed was proof of abuse on the rights of Meta humans. She had quit due to the fact she was beginning to lose herself to her work. At one point she had gone so far as to break over a dozen laws just to catch one man. Just one more step and she would have become the very thing she had fought against. With a sigh she snapped out of her thoughts. Looking back at the sleeping infant she said with a smile. "Well little girl it's show time."
At that very moment in a small city off the coast of Britain. Peter Pettigrew otherwise known as Wormtail ran as if the devil himself was on his heels. His breathing was haggard as he wheezed and gagged. The overweight and out of shape man had been running from his pursuer for three days now. Ever since the dark mark on his arm faded to next to nothing, he knew his days where numbered. When he had heard of the now legendary Jacob Potter surviving the killing curse his blood ran cold. He knew that his pursuer would swiftly figure out it was he who betrayed the potters. For it was his pursuer whom he had convinced to give him the secret to the potters location. He had joined the dark lord to escape the shadow of his friends. Like so many other purebloods desperate for power and fame. To become famous as one of the dark lords faithful servants. Now he was going to be killed by a man who was one of the closest things he had to a family. Who had helped him survive school and saved his life over a dozen times in the war. From behind him came a snarling howl of rage. The next thing he knew a massive weight had slammed into his back.
Tumbling down he hit his head on the pavement. Dazed he turned over on his back just in time to see a large black dog transform into a young man. The man was dressed in the robes or the Aurors. The magical police of great Britain. Said robes had clear spell damage and gashes. The signs that said man had been in a series of fights. His ling curly black hair framed the face of an aristocrat. While his eyes burned with a fury rivaling a demon. Wand in hand he looked down at the man before him un complete hatred and disgust. This man was Sirius Orion Black. Heir to the ancient and noble house of Black and brother in all but blood of James Potter. With a voice that held a frightening calm to it Sirius said to Peter. "Hello Wormtail you are one hard man to find. Tell me did you burn that paper like I told you to."
As he said this people in nearby houses began to gather. Leaving there homes to find out what the strange two mean where doing. Slowly Wormtail crawled backwards. Terror poured threw his veins. He knew that unless he acted fast he was a dead man. Looking around he saw the unfinished roadwork exposing the underground gas main. His eyes then darted to the crowd gathering in the sidewalks. In the distance he heard the crack of an apparition. He knew he had to act fast. Slipping the wand from his sleeve into his hand he yelled as loud as he could. "How could you do it Sirius? How could you sell Lilly and James to Voldemort!" As Sirius was frozen in confusion and shock he didn't see the wand until it was to late. By the time he could react the spell was released. As a blasting hex raced towards the gas main. It was only the years of fighting that saved him. On pure reflex he cast the strongest shield spell he knew. Straining his magic he tried to spread the shield to protect all the poor souls who had been drawn by there fight. The explosion that followed instantly killed ten of those who had come to find out what had happened. Three would later die from there injuries. While six more would be crippled for life. The rest had been saved by the glowing blue wall of magic created by Sirius. That same wall shattered like glass under the strain of holding back the blast. Said blast had knocked Sirius off his feet into the wall of a building. In his daze he never saw Wormtail cut his ring finger off and leave it near the crater. Nor did anyone see him transform into a rat and flee down the now exposed storm drain.
As Sirius fought to come to his senses he looked at the devastation in shock. If someone had told him a mere three days ago his friend was capable of this he would have punched them without hesitation. Yet that had all changed in one horrific blast. Looking for any sign of the traitor he stopped as he saw James Potter no less then ten feet away. His face was still half covered in bandages. While his wand was pointed strait at Sirius. With raw hate in his eye he unleashed a stunner spell. The spell hit him right in the face. Darkness was all that greeted him. While standing over a man he once called friend James Potter could only look at the man with hatred. As emergency aide arrived he could only look on. A lone tear went down his face as he said a silent prayer for his departed friend Wormtail. While after that uttering a curse upon a man he once called friend. Had he arrived just a few minutes sooner an innocent man would be spared the horrors of prison.
Department of Meta Human Affairs Medical center children's unit.
The room was filled with some of the most advanced medical equipment in the world. Machines and tools the public wouldn't hear about for at least a decade. The room was able to handle anything from a single infant, to a group of thirty adults. The equipment was all there for one main reason. To confirm and analyze Meta human powers. To understand how they work and advance science and technology. The walls where made from a metal that could withstand a missile strike. In the far right of the room was a small padded bed. The edges where raised to prevent the occupant from rolling out. While all around the bed was various lab equipment. Some was small and handheld. While others where massive made mobile only threw the use of hydraulics. It was on this bed that Harriet looked on. Her green eyes taking in the odd sight before her. As a doctor unlike any other ran a scanner over her tiny body. This was just the latest in over a dozen tests that had been performed on her. A full exam had taken place. While a full body scan had confirmed the child was generating her own powerful magnetic field.
The doctor in question was not a Meta human but instead a Cyborg. The first of many to benefit from advances in cybernetics. Named Victor stone he had been in an accident four years prior. Caught in the cross fire between a Meta human terrorist and members of the legendary X-men. A group dedicated to bringing peace between Normal's and Meta. Over half his body had been replaced with experimental cybernetics of his own design. Out of his whole body only the left half his face appeared normal. The rest was a dull silver surface. While his right eye was a glowing red lens. His bulk was hidden under a large white lab coat. While he still had arms and legs he had certain features that granted him unique abilities. One of those was the ability to 'jack in' to computers. To connect his mind with almost any machine. In his right hand was a small radiation scanner. As he passed it over the tiny patient the person watching couldn't help but voice her opinion.
Standing out of his way yet close enough to act if he pulled anything. Raven Darkholme looked at him annoyed and said. "Are you honestly testing her for Gamma poisoning. I already told you her powers are Kinetic." With a slightly electronic voice the man didn't look up as he said. "My dear while I admire your input procedure states I have to test her for it. Any part of the body turning green may be a sign. You don't want her to develop hulk syndrome do you." As the tiny device gave a tiny beep he looked at it with a smile. "There we go no signs of gamma. Better safe then sorry as the old saying goes. Now onto the blood test." Walking over to a cabinet he began to prepare to draw her blood. As he prepared the syringe he asked her calmly. "Tell me have you found the child's parents or her identity yet?" Looking at him she said sadly. "Unfortunately not. The tape was erased by our friend here and she had no documents with her." As he walked back over he said calmly. "Well we can run her DNA threw the system see if we find any matches. If her powers are drawn from the Meta gene she should have a hit. Unless she is a first generation."
Taking the little girls left arm in his hand he pressed a small silver tube into her arm. A small hiss could be heard for a few seconds. Until he pulled it away. Only a small red dot on her skin showed anything had happened. Walking to a large machine he said calmly. "The DNA test should be done shortly. The formula should be in the usual place." Getting the baby formula from a nearby food storage unit Raven began to feed her. As the infant downed the formula she looked at him and asked. "Have you confirmed her type yet?" Looking at his monitor he grew annoyed by her hovering over him. Deciding to teach her a lesson both figuratively and literally and decided to give her a lecture. "No my dear the test still has a few minutes to go. Then it has to see if she has any relatives on file. As you are well aware Meta Humans both augments and naturals are broken into three basic groups. The kinetics are those able to manipulate the area around them. This ranges from lifting things with there mind. To manipulating raw energy into powerful blasts. Telepaths also fall into this category. Then there are the Tanks. Metas whose bodies are altered. The most common forms of these types are those nicknamed the Beast men. Metas whose alterations make them look beastlike. With the rest having enhanced physical abilities like super speed or invulnerability. Then there are your types the Alterists. Those gifted with the ability to alter there body or parts of them at will. The irony is that shape shifters of your caliber are the rarest of all meta humans earth. As I recall there are less then ten of your ability am I right?" Glaring at him she said bluntly. "Seven that we know of, now what did you find out?"
As he was about to tell her the test wasn't finished yet the computer gave a low beep. Raven tried not to smirk at the timing yet was clearly failing. Walking over to him she looked at the screen in confusion. All she could make out was dozens of graphs and readouts. She had no doubt the man before her could understand it all with ease. When he didn't speak for several moments she grew nervous. Only when he started saying amazing over and over again did she say annoyed. "Are you going to tell me what's so amazing or do I have to find someone that will?" Finally looking back at her he pointed at the screen and said. "You where right she is a kinetic type. To be specific she can generate electro magnetic fields. With practice she may even be able to manipulate them. Scans also show she may have slightly enhanced intelligence. It's to early to tell but she may be Alpha material." Looking at him in shock she could only look down at her amazed. Alpha class meta humans where some of the most powerful on earth. Only the infamous and feared Omega class surpassed them. Omega class was nicknamed the god class. With the alpha class nicknamed the demigod class. Now she knew how an infant only a few months old could be so powerful. Nervous she asked him carefully as to not to disturb the now sleeping child in her arms. "Did you find any relations?" With a small sigh he looked at the screen and said. "No unfortunately it appears she is either a fist generation or her family is not on file. A lot of meta humans still hide and for good reason." Looking at the sleeping girl Raven sighed. With a saddened tone in her voice she said. "Well little girl looks like we have to give you a name." Thinking for a moment she smiled and said. "Welcome to the world of Meta humans Lorna Polaris Dane." With a blunt look he said with an air of authority. "You do realize that while you are here legal guardian for now. The second she is able she has to go to Xavier's to master her gifts. We simply can't risk her powers getting out of control." With a sigh she looked at him and said. "I know that. I'll have you know I have Frost's number on speed dial. Not that I need to, that know it all of a telepath. I have no doubt she already knows about little Lorna here."
Mid summer Four years later Xavier's School for the gifted Britain branch.
Sixty miles north of London stood a massive mansion. Resting on a seven hundred acre plot of land. The mansion was five stories high. Modeled after an ancient castle the estate was built and funded by the D.M.A. as a school for young Meta Humans. One of fifteen such schools over the world. some of the worlds most powerful Meta Humans could be found there. Thus it was under constant surveillance. Ranging from cameras inside the halls to several satellites in orbit above the school. It was this place that housed the now Legendary X-men. The land was meticulously maintained. Every possible terrain could be found. From a small pond to a dense forest. A small desert could be found on the western edge. While stables in the back housed horses. This all paled in comparison to the infamous sub levels of the school. Over four hundred children attended this school. There ages and powers varied from the simple to the amazing. All around children ran about playing. There instructors where former students themselves. Many using there gifts for the good of others. It was on this warm summer day that the school would receive a new student.
The rode leading to the school was normally used for supply trucks and the odd transport to and from the city. Said rode was on no official map known to the public. A less severe means to protect the school and it's students. It was on this rode that the car of raven Darkholme drove towards the school. The summer sun reflected off the blue car. While inside the air conditioning kept the two occupants cool from the summer heat. In the drivers seat Raven watched the scenery change. With an amused grin she said amused to her passenger. "Don't worry Lorna I know you will love it there." With a quick glance at her passenger she smile as she fidgeted nervously. Sitting in the passenger seat was a four year old girl unlike any other. Long neon green hair reached her shoulders. While emerald green eyes shined in the sunlight. Her slightly pale skin only enhanced these features. While she had a black t shirt with a dragon sleeping on it. A slightly worn out pair of jeans reach her feet. Looking at her nervously Lorna Dane said with a slight stutter. "Are you sure?" With a laugh Raven said amused. "Yep trust me."
Less then an hour later they arrived at the school. With wide eyes Lorna looked out her window amazed. Never before had she seen anything like the school. At seeing the kids near the building she looked at Raven and said excitedly. "There like me there like me!" The little girl was practically bouncing in her seat. With a chuckle Raven looked at the main entrance. There at the doors leading to the main entrance stood the Headmistress Emma Frost. Concentrating her thoughts Raven said in her mind the amusement clear in her thoughts. "The great Emma Frost meeting her new student right at the door. The world must be coming to an end." She made sure her mental 'chuckle' carried along with her thoughts. Almost as soon as she sent the message as swift reply came to her mind. The voice held an air of authority and sophistication. "Laugh it up Raven. It's not everyday my school is graced with an alpha." As she stopped the car in front of the entranceway that same voice added. "let alone an alpha so young."
Getting out of the car Raven walked around to the passenger side door. As she was about to pull the handle the door opened on it's own. As Lorna hopped out she looked down at her and said. "Cute. Now lets introduce you to Miss Frost." Reaching into the back seat Raven picked up a small backpack. Inside it was everything Little Lorna owned. With a sad smile she handed the pack to her. Walking around the car Lorna got her first look at Emma Frost for the first time. The sight was intimidating even for an adult. Staying close behind Raven she followed her to the entrance.
Standing in front of the large wooden doors reinforced with armor plating. Was a woman who appeared to be in her late twenties. Long blond hair reached past her waist. While her light skin showed she stayed mostly in doors. Her figure was one most women would gladly kill for. While she was dressed in all white clothes. There design a mix of old and modern styles. The most noticeable of all was the long white trench coat. This was Emma Frost headmistress of the school. Nicknamed the White Queen in her youth it was still a name she used from time to time. Gifted with a rare duel type power set. She was not only a telepath. She had the power to turn her whole body into an organic crystal harder then diamonds. Her blue eyes looked at the little girl amused. With a grin she looked at the little girl and said in her mind. "You can come out from behind there I don't bite." Startled she jump out from behind the closest thing she had to a mother. Looking around for the source of the voice she stopped when Frost said aloud.
"My dear welcome to Xavier's School for the gifted."
Thus a little girl took the first steps to her destiny.
Okay another chappie done. If any of you have any suggestions feel free to leave a review. I'm currently thinking of having a few Hogwarts students forming the Brotherhood of mutants. Sort of like a new generation of death eaters. I just can't decide who and when.
