Ok, right…wow. So I know it's been WAY too many weeks since my last update, so I'm just gonna blab for a sec here… Alright, so I know that people read this stuff cus they want a good story, and I know that no one here probably give's a dwarf-rat's pitute what I do in my free time besides write, but I'm gonna talk about it anyway. So, basically in the last two and a half weeks I've had a successful knee surgery, recovered enough to walk, preformed improve. on stage at my high school, and seen the new Hunger Games movie. So yeah, may not seem like a lot, but, trust me…When you miss a whole week of school there's crap to make up and very little time to write about mind-readers, metal-benders, and lizard boys. So yeah, if you're still reading this I thank you for continuing to listen to my rant and will reward you with two or three new chapters today! "Yay!" Oh, and also…It has recently occurred to me that maybe people don't like the fact that I don't put a disclaimer in here…So from now on I'll try to remember to put one in (Even though any work on this site is protected by the website's policies. Oh well, I'll throw it in anyway.) Thanks' again everyone! I know there's readers out there…I still wish you'd give me your feedback! Love ya!
-E.H.
Disclaimer: I am a lonely 15-year-old teenage girl. I wouldn't be if I owned any of the X-Men characters. They belong to Stan Lee. Don't sue me for trying to steal the awesomeness. ;)
"How many did he take?"
"Oh God…oh God…"
"Charles! How many did he take?"
"A…all…all of them...except…" Xavier searched the compound for anything…anyone…but there was nothing...nothing except for two small minds sealed away in a room on the bottom floor. That didn't matter…The only thing Charles could think about was that he had just let the most dangerous man alive get away with an entire army…right in front of him.
"Charles, calm down. Is there anyone still here? Guards, mutants, anything?" Hank persisted, stepping out of the cell and joining Xavier in the hall. Sean and Alex also stepped out, both barely containing their hysteria.
"Geeze, did he just do what I think he just did?" Alex asked, running his hands through his hair and pacing up and down the hall.
"Oh man, he's gonna kill us…He's gonna kill the normal people, then he's gonna kill us!" Sean blubbered, panic setting in.
"Guys, shut up! Xavier, I need you to tell me if there's anyone else here!"
"Hank, do you not understand what just happened? Eric is going to start training those kids to kill people!" Xavier lost almost all control of himself and his own panic over the situation was beginning to creep into the minds of everyone else.
"Yeah! I get it!" roared Hank, slamming a fist into the concrete wall (which cracked).
"Oh man…What are we gonna do? He's got a freaking army! And what have we got?" Shouted Alex. "Cookie Monster, Red-Head, and the Mad Professor!"
"What did you say tiny?" Hank growled, taking a threatening step toward Alex.
Stop it! All of you! Screamed a voice so loud that everyone had to cover their ears, although it did no good as the voice was in their heads. In silence, everyone again turned around to see Xandra with a look of intense concentration on her features. Will you please introduce me, Charles?
Xavier wiped some of the sweat off of his brow, upset but unable to hide his admiration of Xandra's abilities once she concentrated.
"Um, Alex, Sean, Hank? I'd like to introduce Xandra. She the…other telepath…" Xandra gave a small smile. It was one of those smiles that could light up a face as unhappy and piteous as hers. It didn't last long however and again her face resumed its dejected state. Her voice was much quieter now as she continued,
Yes, and I want you to go and get the two mutants on the bottom floor…in room…122. They need your help… Their names are Vanessa and Andrew. You should hurry.
She sounded much older than she was…and somehow sad. Alex, Sean, and Hank were more or less used to being spoken to telepathically, even so there was a second of hesitation before they turned to go to the elevator, Charles close behind.
Mr. Xavier! Wait! Don't leave me alone!
Her voice screamed again in everyone's minds, her self-control gone and eliciting a blue-streak from Alex.
"Geeze kid! Turn it down a notch, will ya?" Charles threw him a dirty look and Alex continued down the hall after Hank and Sean.
I'm not going anywhere. Xavier assured the young girl, turning around and returning to the cell. He entered the room and stopped in front of her. He smiled and offered his hand, which she took.
Xavier, what does the outside look like? I've only seen it once.
Charles had to think about what to say. That was a big question. He decided to be honest.
There are a lot of bad things out there, but mostly it's beautiful. He paused, then added, You'll love it, I promise.
The smile reappeared on her face and she was immediately transformed. She was no longer alien and strange, she was an immensely intelligent young girl with hopes and dreams and so many questions.
You know, this is the first time I've ever spoken to another telepath? A friendly one, I mean. Charles said, settling back in his chair with his arms crossed.
There aren't that many of us?
No, I don't think so.
There was a pause. Charles sighed and rested his head in his free hand.
What is wrong? Asked Xandra, her voice was concerned.
You know, don't you? Eric is…Eric is the enemy now… This just feels so…
Wrong.
Yes, exactly. Wrong.
Can I ask you a question, Mr. Xavier? Charles nodded. Can you teach me how to be like you?
What do you mean?
Can you teach me how to be calm, how to talk like the other people, how to…not be scared...? Charles laughed despite himself.
I assure you, I am scared.
Xandra frowned and tilted her head like a quizzical dog.
I like you, Xavier. You're not like other people. Charles raised an eyebrow.
Well, no…I'm as much a mutant as you are.
No, that's not what I mean. You are different in another way…you have no thoughts of hurting or killing.
Xavier smiled, but shook his head.
I don't understand…
Do you notice, how in everyone else's mind, there is always some thought of causing others harm…if only in self-defense, it is still there. You have never wanted to kill someone…ever.
I really can't go that deep into people… But you've only seen the bad side of people. The people here aren't a good baseline, let me prove that…just let me… Xandra suddenly looked offended, like he had said something extremely rude to her.
How dare you! Why would you think that!
What?
You think that because I've never seen good people I'll end up like Eric!
She was clearly upset and he tried to apologize, but she turned away.
I'm sorry, Xandra…But I've made a horrible mistake with Eric and I don't want to see you become like him. I'm sorry, truly I am, but you have to listen to me! He wouldn't listen to me either! He…
Charles, you are talking very loud.
Xavier coughed.
Yes, sorry. He continued, more quietly. See, I'm scared. She turned around and looked at him with her glassy brown eyes.
They've found them.
Who?
Your students, they've found the two mutants I told them about…oh…
What is it?
One of them has been shot.