A/ Sorry for the wait. Love Sai-Chan
A week had sped by the Boarding House. Things had gone from strange to downright creepy, at least for Wanda. All four of the boys had completely fallen into the 'roles' of their female sides, just as Forge and Xavier had predicted. By the time the week was done with, they acted exactly as they would have if they'd been born and raised female. Although the changes were subtle at most, as their personalities were left intact, anyone who knew them as well as the Scarlet Witch did would notice some drastic difference in the Brotherhood.
Some modesty had appeared in them. The house seemed a little bit neater, the kitchen a tiny bit cleaner. The clothing style had changed, of course, and kept changing until they were satisfied; for the most part, they still wore boys' clothing. The fighting had gone from wrestling to more of a catty wrestling with hair pulling and biting included. Despite this, though, the most noticeable changes were in the boys themselves.
Pietro was highly interested in the same things as his twin sister. He wanted to get to know her feminine lifestyle rather then seek out his own. He was still the sports fanatic he always was, but he noticed the outfits the men wore almost as much as the game itself. Outside that, he was still the same cocky Quicksilver he always was. The perfect ice queen.
Lance had developed a liking for the mall that he'd never shown before. Chances were, he went to see Brit more then shop, though. As Forge explained it, Lance had been the only one of the boys to seriously consider a female shortly after the transformation had taken place. Therefore, he was lesbian, whereas the others ought to be straight; there were good odds, however, of them being bisexual. That new 'change' in sexuality was making him question a couple of his other faiths. Still, he was Avalanche, the same hard ass he'd always been.
Fred was the one who retained the most of his original quirks. One of the few things that seemed to have changed was simply the fact that he actually cared about his looks and kinda wanted to lose weight. He wasn't really pursuing the goal, though. It was just something he'd heavily thought about since becoming female. Aside from that, he was basically the same.
Toad, on the other hand, was the one who'd gone through the most changes. He had become more concerned with his appearance, his hygiene, and looking 'cute'. They'd assumed that had to do with Wally, but Forge calmly informed them it didn't. The female side of Toad was always destined to change in those ways because the female side had to make boys want her more so that she could 'mate'. As in, Toad's mutation and how it effected him had to do entirely with his gender. Whereas his male side desired nothing more then to please it's lover, the female desired to impress them so it could be pleased. Wally's presence just meant that Toad wouldn't start fawning over anything that remotely looked good in jeans. Thus explaining how socially retarded Toad would be so comfortable with his new relationship and why he was the one who'd changed the most.
These changes had come over the first week. Wanda had ignored them the best she could and had dealt with all the phone calls coming in for the boys. Finally, she couldn't take it any longer. Declaring in a loud voice so her brother could hear her, she stated that she was taking the car and going out to the Goth shop for some time out. In a split second, Pietro was standing next to her, all dolled up in a morbid style outfit quite similar to her own.
" I'm ready when you are, sis. Can I drive?" he asked brightly, pushing back his hair. Suddenly, it was pulled back in a tight ponytail.
" No," Lance answered for her, dropping the keys in the Goth's hands, " You'll get in a wreck for sure. Wanda, take care of my car. It's my baby," he added on, giving her a pleading look.
" Boys are so simple," she sneered, jerking open the door and slamming head on into a red headed boy reaching for the doorbell. Both stumbled backwards, Pietro catching his sister and turning wide blue eyes on the boy.
" I'm so sorry! Are you okay, Miss?!" he exclaimed, rushing forward. He fumbled the flowers in his hands, desperately trying to help her.
" Don't I know you from somewhere?" the blond questioned, righting his sister so the boy would stop freaking out. He did a double take as both twins leered down at him, searching his face for familiarity.
" Um... I'm... Toad's boyfriend... Wally..."
" Oh, that's right! You're the idiot dating that retard!" Pietro exclaimed, pointing an accusing finger at him. Wally flared red, his knees starting to shake, " Wow, you have really bad taste in women er men! I mean, Toad? You just went with the first thing that said 'yo', didn't ya?"
" GOD DAMMIT QUICKSILVER!!!" Lance roared, smacking the blond upside the head. Wanda turned ice cold eyes on the earth mover, her hands grasping her twin's head as he moaned; he wasn't used to getting hit because he usually avoided the blows, " Don't! You need to teach that bastard some manners! Wally and Todd have ever right to fuckin' like each other! Besides, you two shouldn't care! It only means he ain't interested in you anymore, Wanda!"
" And you don't have any right to hit my brother, Alvers!"
" Yeah, jackass! Don't you fuckin' hit me again! I don't have to have manners if I don't want to!" Pietro snapped, hands on his hips, " And don't yell at my sister!"
" T...Toad... liked... you...?" Wally's voice was quiet, but still managed to catch all three off guard. They all spun towards him, shouting 'YES'. He drew back, clutching the flowers, " Um... that is... um... to say..."
" Yo, what chu doin' here, Wally?" Toad said, his voice dropping down from the ceiling as he did. He stood up and his boyfriend turned the color of a cherry, both hands going up to his nose, as he saw the small figure of his beloved so clearly due to the tank top and short shorts. Both Maximoffs arched eye brows.
" Holy shit! Don't fucking do that anymore!" Lance screamed, punching Toad in the back of the head, " And what the fuck are you wearing, you animal whore!"
" Huh?" Toad looked down at what he was wearing and instantly blushed, staring like a deer caught in headlights at Wally's shaking form, " Um... yo... I just woke up... an'... I hadn't... um.. changed from... my jammies... I'll be right ba-"
" NO!!! DON'T CHANGE!!!" Wally shouted, grabbing his wrist before he hopped back upstairs. Everyone gave him a strange look, " It's just... you look so cute... and it's so hard to get you... into anything but jeans..."
" You're a pervert, aren't you?" Pietro teased, laughing at him. Toad hit him in the shoulder and got hit upside the head again. Wally rushed over and steadied him as he swore loudly.
" Are you okay, sweetie?"
" Sweetie? Man, no way. I use the pet names," Toad corrected, smiling wickedly up at him. Wally blinked, then beamed and presented the flowers, " What in the hell? Flowers? Fer me?"
" Um... yeah... don't you like flowers? I mean..." Wally shuffled his feet, causing the three on lookers to tilt their heads in unison, " You're a toad. Don't you like n-nature and stuff like that?"
" Well... yea'... I guess sos..." Toad looked at the purple flowers and his face turned red again, " Thanks, yo..."
" You're welcome! I got purple to match your eyes. Gold and purple are complimentary colors, you know. I learned that in art class once. So I hope you like them because I thought of you when I saw them. Do you have a vase? I can bring them in a vase next time, if that'd be better," he nervously spat out, grabbing Toad by the shoulders a little suddenly. Toad stared at him, blinking a couple times, " Am I babbling too much? I'm sorry. I must be confusing the hell out of you, right?"
" Kinda,"
" You're so soft spoken, Toad. It's so precious. I absolutely love it,"
" Soft spoken? Who the hell is he talking to?" Pietro whispered a bit loudly, snickering to his expressionless sister. Lance tried to hit him, but missed.
" Thanks yo, but I ain't... really... quiet or nothin',"
" That's cute. I love hearing you defend yourself like that. You're so innocent," Wally gave Toad a hug, nearly squishing the flowers, " So, I actually came here as a surprise date. So, let's go. My ca-"
" I CAN'T GO OUTSIDE LIKE THIS! I'MA IN MY UNDERWEAR!!!" Toad declared, voice getting slightly higher then normal and sounding so female it made everyone giggle. Wally only smiled and slipped an arm around his slender waist, " W-wait... hold on... wha' the hell? I can't- Wally are ya- here, Lance!" he shoved the flowers in the older one's hands before he was pulled out of the Boarding House.
The door shut.
" Well, that was about as weird as things ever are around here... I'm gonna find Fred... he's normal, sorta," Lance muttered, rubbing his temples and walking off with the flowers, " See you two later,"
" Bye-bye," Pietro called, waving childishly, " Let's go then, sis,"
" Whatever,"
The twins went outside and climbed into the Jeep, Wanda revving it to life. She hit the gas and they sped out of the neighborhood. Wanda focused her attention on the road as Pietro relaxed and enjoyed the feel of the wind as it ripped through his tied up locks. Neither said a word the entire trip to the shop, nor did they speak as they looped arms and stepped into the dim world of Wanda's favorite Gothic store. Both looked towards the register, but Adam wasn't there.
" What'd you wanna buy, Sis?" Pietro's voice drew Wanda's attention from the register and she gave him a startled look, " Awww, do you miss him?"
" I don't even know him! We've only talked three times, Pietro!"
" So? I go on dates quicker then that,"
" You're a player, that's why!"
" Well..." he looked thoughtful for a moment, " Now, I'm a slut!"
" Have you been going on dates?!" she demanded, jerking out of his grip. Pietro looked at a lost for words, " You have, haven't you?! Is that where you disappear to nowadays!? You're selling your body, aren't you! Even after you've turned into a woman!"
" I am not! And, for the record, I never sold my body!" he barked back at her, his voice as equally evil, " I just sold my time,"
" I don't want to hear this," Wanda turned away. Before she could leave him, however, he grabbed her hand and spun her back towards her. A couple people glanced their way when he pushed her up against the wall, " Get y-"
" I have never sold my body, dammit!!! Despite what you may have heard, I am still a virgin, Wanda. I have never just given it up for a fucking rush. I not that addicted to adrenaline!" his voice was harsh and brought a flicker of emotion to the surface. Emotions Wanda was confused about.
" I... believe you... brother..."
" Then don't ever accuse me again," he released her, " Well... do you wanna go get like a coffee or something?"
" Pietro..." he turned to Wanda. This time, she slammed him up against the wall and leaned in close, her eyes livid with rage. The blond choked on air, " If you ever lay a hand on me in that manner again, I will not hesitate to hurt you. Do you understand me, Pietro?" she spoke into his ear so that none of the onlookers could hear a word. He swallowed slowly, nodding.
Wanda got off him, dusting herself off. As he righted himself, she calmly informed him that coffee sounded great and headed out the store. Feeling it better not to enrage her any farther, Pietro hurried after her, catching up in a heartbeat and looping arms once more.
They headed down the street, hooked a right, then found themselves outside a little coffee shop that they'd been stopping at for the past week. Inside they drifted, looking for seats . The duo hadn't gone two feet, though, before their names were called out and few boys began to make their way over. Pietro waved, Wanda did not. However, she didn't stop the four from coming over and asking them to join them.
" Is it okay if we do? For a minute?" her brother questioned, giving her hopeful eyes. Despite her own feelings, she nodded and allowed herself to be dragged over to a large booth in the back.
As Pietro engaged in conversation with them, Wanda looked them up and down like she always did since they'd met them almost a week ago. There was a heavy set brunette who always wore sports jerseys by the name of Alan. The slender African-American in the polo shirt simply went by Bob. Then there was the skinny blond with the loose T-shirts called Steven. All of these boys liked Pietro because he was beautiful and had a pearly white smile and flirted with everything. Wanda could live with that. She knew her brother had an ego like no other and he needed it to be fed after a couple hours of listening to Toad and Lance and Fred talk on the phone with close friends or significant others when he himself had no one to call. The kind of attention Alan, Bob, and Steven gave her twin was the same kind he'd always had at high school before he stopped going. It was normal.
But, that wasn't the case with Jason. He was a tall, well built dyed blond haired foot ball player who talked too much. Wanda got a bad vibe from him. His grey eyes freaked her out for some reason. Judging from the way Pietro shifted his weight whenever Jason got near him, she'd have to say even her dense brother didn't like that boy. Something about him was just wrong.
" What're you doin' later this week, pretty thing?" Alan cooed out, stroking Pietro's hand. He gave a playful smile. Wanda frowned, turning her head away.
" I've got a game with a... friend in a couple days. But," the blond paused, winking, " It's invitation only. Sorry," he gave a laugh, easing his hand away and putting it around the shoulders of his sister.
" Too bad. I'd love to see you play," Steven chirped, almost too innocently. The boys gave him a look, but he shrugged it off, " It... um... hard to find a girl who'll give it her all. But you're different then other girls, Victoria,"
" Boy is she," Wanda sneered under her breath. Pietro pinched her shoulder, " I'm going for some coffee. Do you want anything, Victoria?"
" Hahaha, no, I'm fine," he stuck out his tongue at her as Wanda got to her feet. She stalked off and Pietro turned back to the boys, " Don't mind her. She's just a little shy, is all,"
" Unlike you, Vicky," Jason breathed, gripping Pietro's hand and giving his lustful eyes. A shiver ran down the blond's spine, a brief image of his father flashing in his mind before being replaced with a simple fearful rush. There was just something off about that look that made the speedster want to run for the hills and never look about or stop. The feeling was too much.
" I... I'm gonna help Wanda," with that, he was gone. He slowed down when he was out of sight from the guys, then slumped up against the wall, clutching his heart, " Man, that asshole gives me the creeps... maybe lil ole Toady can tell me what he wants. He's good at sensing danger when it's right in front of him..." his voice drifted off as he saw his sister talking to a familiar looking Goth boy.
Perking up, Pietro headed over just in time to see Adam lean down and whisper something in the slightly blushing Wanda's ear. The boy placed a hand gently on her shoulder as he did. The witch's eyes stared at it as though it was the most precious gesture in the world and the speedster burned with both brotherly protectiveness and joy. Happily he figured out that Adam must've been asking her out on a date. As he got closer, he saw, however, that Wanda was shaking her head. As if on cue, he was suddenly standing next to the two.
" Well, hi there, Adam. Long time no see," he gave them his biggest smile, purposefully draping an arm around each and pulling them close. Wanda gave him dark eyes, Adam a nervous smile.
" Hi, Victoria,"
" What're you doin' over here with my sister?"
" He wanted to know if I was free on Saturday. I said no,"the witch hissed out, ducking out from his embrace. Pietro rolled his eyes, " I don't... what's with that face?"
" What if we made it a double date? You and Adam here and me with someone," he casually suggested, motioning to the three. Adam rapidly nodded his head, giving a weak smile to the woman in question. Wanda crossed her arms.
" And just who're you taking?"
" Hold on a moment," Pietro was gone in a second. Wanda shook her head. Adam just coughed a little and inched closer, acting as though he expected her to rip his arm off for thinking of getting closer to her. All she could do was sigh and let him act like such a boy and hope her brother didn't do something stupid, even though she knew he would.
At the table with the four boys, Pietro appeared and slammed his hands in front of them, causing them to jump. He scanned them with such quickness, none of them noticed as they welcomed him back and scooted over to make room. He didn't bother to sit. He knew what he needed from them and he knew whom to ask to make this all work. He needed a date so his sister could finally resume the life she'd been denied for so long. If she needed a double date to do that, he'd gladly give it to her. That's why his serious blue eyes zeroed in on the easily swayed Steven with his extra loose shirt and wide brown eyes.
" Steven, do you wanna be my date on Saturday?" he asked, smiling the wicked smile his family was known for. The boy choked, smacked his chest, blushed furiously, and nodded, " Awesome," with that, Pietro disappeared to tell his sister and Adam the good news.
Jason clutched his hands under the table, gritting his teeth angrily.
Side note- The name Victoria was just something I came up with. It's explained more in the next chapter.
That's all. Love, Sai-Chan.