Evelyn's POV
Once we were all done making fun of Charles he sat back in his chair and sighed. Looking around at all of us he gave me this feeling that twisted around in my gut. I knew I probably wouldn't like it, but what choice would I have?
"Alright everyone, due to current events it seems that we need to up it a bit, and help everyone learn to control their powers, and use them to their full potential." Charles started. "Like Alex, we need to get your's to a point where you can direct the energy at will."
Alex nodded at Charles in agreement and I could see the desperation in his eyes. He wanted so badly to get his ability under control.
"Sean, your ability has great potential and we need to see exactly what it is capable of. Hank you can help develop equipment that will advance everyone, as well as get in touch with your mutation." He could have worded that better but I knew what Charles meant. Hank needed to accept his gift fully to be of use. "Raven your ability to shape-shift is perfect you just need to focus on strength and movement for fighting." My brother told her. Raven seemed very pleased with the complement. "And Erik, I am sure training and pushing your limits will be a good thing." Charles said as if that was a finishing statement.
To be completely honest, that irked me quiet a great deal. "And what about me Charles?" I asked him crossing my arms in front of my chest.
He gave me this cautious look not sure what to say. I could feel him in my mind searching through a few doors hoping to find what he needed. "I thought you weren't interested."
Erik raised a curious eyebrow and studied me. He always seemed to be watching my reactions to things. "What gave you that idea? For one you never asked if I wanted to kick ass or not." the others snickered at this and watched our exchange intensely.
"You aren't ready for this Evs. You aren't a part of this and it would be best to stay that way." He told me firmly.
My brother was an idiot. He knew nothing about who I was or what I could do. "You have no right to think you are in charge of me, nor do you have the ability to measure my ability without seeing its full potential." I practically hissed at him. "Also you are putting all of them at risk yet you are not willing to consider I may want to join."
Erik tilted his head slightly as I said this. The others also watched me intently not knowing what to expect. "What don't I know Evelyn?" Charles said harshly to me.
"I have traveled to places you have never been Charles. I have trained my body and mind to limits you don't know." I told him getting closer. "And if you think for a second you are going to tell me what I can and can not do big brother you are wrong."
I could tell that everyone was shocked by my sudden outburst. I was normally sweet and reserved, but the one thing I would not tolerate is someone dictating my life.
Erik seemed impressed by the way I told Charles off and took my side immediately. "She has a point Charles. Until yesterday you didn't even know she was a mutant. For all we know she can be stronger than all of us."
My brother was not happy about this, but side in defeat. "Fine, do what you want." Which means he had no clue what to have me do.
I smiled to myself with a sense of triumph. "I can help with hand to hand combat." I told everyone. They all nodded and began to talk about their own skills.
Geesh it always seemed to be a competition with men.