Evelyn's POV
After Charles gave me the down low about his "Secret" life as a government agent I had to try very hard not to smack him. Seriously of all the things to get mixed up in it had to be the government, and a world crisis. He couldn't just pick one?
Charles must have been reading my mind the whole time, because he scooted away from me before saying more. "Now Eve I know it sounds bad, but it isn't as bad as you think."
"Really cause what I think is you are a crazy bastard who has put these kids in danger by exposing them. Do you really think the world will accept them Charles? Even if they save us from another world war doesn't mean shit. They are different and powerful, two things mankind fears." I chastised my brother.
At this point Erik came up beside us and shocked me once again. "I would have to agree with her on this one Charles. It will only get harder after this. We are freaks among the establishment."
"God you both are so pessimistic. Can't you see that this is an opportunity within our own evolution to advice the world? To show that extraordinary individuals can make a future worthy of the next generation." Charles tried to sway us, but Erik and I exchanged a look of understanding.
"When it happens the way you want it Charles, you can brag all you want. Until then you might as well train these children for war." I told him standing up. My brother was a good man, but an optimistic fool with an overwhelming sense of faith in man. "I'm going to head inside. You make sure they clean up."
Charles looked at me shocked. "Wait a minute Eve-"
"They're your wards Charles. Which means they are your responsibility." I told him heading inside. I really needed to think things over a bit. The world I knew was all of a sudden getting bigger and I wasn't sure I liked it.
Erik's POV
Charles and I watched his little sister leave to go off on her own. From what I was able to gather she was a lot more reasonable in mentality then Charles was. She understood what I had been trying to tell him. Yet he still seemed in denial.
"She sure is something, huh Erik?" Charles asked me once she was out of sight.
I could only nod in agreement. "yes, and she is right, we need to train them, if we wish to stand a chance."
He sighed but none the less agreed with me. "Tomorrow then, let's allow them one night."
"Fine, but I am going to retire as well." I told him bidding my friend goodnight. As I headed toward the room Evelyn had shown me early, I couldn't help but think of the young girl the whole time. She was different and sparked my interest.