Chapter 9 ( Love, Save the Empty by Erin McCarley)
"The votes have been counted and the mutant race shall remain...
Bella's Point Of View
The answer was in and there were some of is who thought that the vote was unfair and unjust. There was nothing we could do to change Forks mind. I thought the vote was right and I was happy with it. We will no longer have to live in secret or hide what we can do. We would be revealing ourselves within the next few days. Professor X left to discuss things with our U.S. President to modify laws and to make sure that all mutant were treated with the same advantages as people without the 'X' gene.
" What do you think you're life will be like now that you won't have to hide what makes you, you." Edward asked concern written deep within his features.
" I guess it will be a bit hectic at first with people always asking the same dumb questions like 'Are they dangerous' or my favorite ' How are we supposed to control these these things'. Its like we aren't even people to some." I ranted a bit feeling satisfied with what I said.
" Bella, you gotta understand not all people are accepting of changes. Especially ones that are potentially stronger than they are and could take over. You have to sh ow them that mutants are just like humans except with upgrades. Some are good and so are bad." He said trying calm me down. It worked a little. I huffed down on my chair with my arms crossed.
We did our school assignments and the teachers even gave Aiden some homework to see if he was really as smart as he seemed. He did it but not without complaining first. At the mansion everyone was tense and waiting for the news of our existent to be told
*News*
" The President has a very important announcement that we weren't told of. Be prepared for anything...
"My fellow Americans I have recently been informed of something that will change the laws of not only our nation but many others, but first watch this video...
The video was of all of us acting normal around school without our powers. Just like any other school.
...Now I know many are saying what was that video well you all will know after this." The President looked over at Xavier and nodded.
" Well I am not a human" There was a gasp in the room. Guess not everyone in that room knew." I'm a mutant. Yes they are real. Most of us aren't recognizable from the outer looks. We are just like you just with a mutanted 'X' gene. it can happen to anyone. Now before you go off hating or persecuting us think of this. If your daughter, son mother father or best friend could do things science simply will never understand would you automacilly start hating them. Here is the video of some of those very normal student learning to control their powers while non-mutants watch." He finished
It showed all of us training to learn control and also having fun while doing something that is normal to us.
" Now this next footage was shoot without the knowledge of the person who was being recorded." He said with a stern look.
It was of little Aiden first walking in the cafeteria then class with Edward and I then gym class.
"Mommy! It's me, mommy!" Aiden cried out happily not caring about the matter at hand but that he was on tv. Child instance was so blissful.
" I know baby. I saw." With that he looked back at the screen to see if he would be on it again.
" Now should that little boy be left along in the forest" At that point I had already sent Aiden outside with my dad so this wouldn't damage him. " told that no one loved him because he quote 'Is a child from the devil himself'. No. Non-mutants please consider that your own child or grandchild might be born with that mutated gene. That is all we will be on in a few days with modified laws so no mutant can out do the law" The President sighed off
*End News*
Every news station was running the Mutant or monster story. I was sick of it and everyone's gloom.
"Let's go ice skating. It'll be fun and we haven't done it in years." I knew they would say yes but it couldn't hurt to add a little instinctive in there. There was a round of yes and groans. Everyone got up to go put on their jackets and skates and while Edward got Aiden ready I froze the lake hard enough do that no one fall in due to weight but mutants are a bit crazy.
They all came out with grins that could blind you.
"Come on!" I yell as i just freeze ice blades onto my shoes.
I skated over to Edward and Aiden and saw Edward do something I thought impossible. Slip. He slipped. A perfect equilibrium vampire SLIPED. Aiden laugh as he gets up and tries to act like nothing happened.
" What's so funny guys. Come on Aiden tell Daddy." He said like he truly didn't know why we were laughing.
" Daddy slipped " He said through gasps of air.
After we stopped laughing at Edward's expense. We started skating. Aiden was very wobbly so I skated backwards in front of him to hold his little hands. Edward on the other hand was skating like a pro.
"Stupid vampire balance" I muttered
" What was that, Love" He whispered from behind into my neck just to scare me. It worked and I jumped and almost let go of Aiden.
"Nothing sweet annoying little permit" I said with the falsest smile
" At least I know you love me" He skated around us watching us.
" Oh so that is what they are calling it. I thought that emotion was called disgusted." I said in a 'huh' type of voice just to keep messing with him.
" You know you can't survive without me" He say confidently cocky.
" Sure tell yourself whatever you need to so you can do whatever it is you do at night.
The ended with a lot of laughter, fun and food. We all went to bed a little early because skating all day was tiring.
*3a.m.
*Click*
*Click*
'What are you going to do now?'
Mutants
Mutants.
We are curious as to what you are going to do since your race was revealed.
"GET OFF THIS LAND! WE WANT TO SLEEP"
End.
We all went back to sleep in preparation for tomorrow.