CH 3 The Next Step
Erik POV
The car ride to this secret facility is a long drawn out discussion of what I know and what they know. Looking over at my seat companion. Her eyes watching the world pass by. Then I observed the other girl who had been identified earlier as her sister, lean over and rest her hands on her sister's. Startled from her observations, mental or otherwise.
"Charlotte, you with us?" watching as the telepath looked around the car.
"I'm sorry. Just pondering on the other telepath. Please continue." And they did. Words traveled around the car. But my thoughts traveled to the woman who turned back to face the world. Gathering she has never dealt with a telepath as strong as her before.
Exiting the car I glance at the building but hold my hand out to assist her out. This weird connection I have with her. Flaring brightly when she accepts my help. Then in turn she reaches for her sister. Briefcase in one hand, the telepath in the other. How right this felt.
But I dare not let myself relish in this feeling. Letting go of her hand I follow behind her.
Inside we are introduced to a new mutant, which Xavier had out by accident. But turned for the better. They continued with talking about this and that. Raven went off to discuss things with the newest mutant in their mist. While I hung back to listen as Charlotte went over what she had gathered from the short time she spent in their mind and what to do. Agent Martin McTaggert hung on her every word. Not blind to see that the young man had a growing crush on the telepath. A crush that seemed to go unnoticed to the telepath or ignored. She did have a rather large plate to fill. Growing late we excused ourselves to get food.
Giving me time to catch Hank and Raven almost kissing and exchanging blood. She is hiding behind the pale skin.
Believing the others to be busy I go for my goal. Gathering the files that they have on Shaw.
Outside I am stopped by her voice. Telling me she knows everything. And that he needed friends in order to win. No pressure.
Staying away from her till I decided what I really needed to do. Searching for so long to get him. But now he has surrounded himself with other mutants. His small army. If he is going to win he needed an army.
Hanging outside the door I listen to the two talking about finding other recruits.
Stepping into the room I voice my opinion.
TBC…
Charlotte Xavier
By: Wolfa Moon
Summary:" X-men first class AU. Always a girl Charles. Her views are slightly different from Charles but still has faith in the human race. Snippets that interweave with the movie. But might change the outcome. Read and see. Reviews welcome.
Disclaimer: I will deny everything.