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Chapter 2: The Man Without a Past
Unknown date...
"Please, i didn't do it. It's not my fault!" A man was crying in front of Abigail. She was looking at the man with hatred. "Please, Abigail... I didn't kill her. It wasn't my fault. They were the culprits! Not me! Let me go!" The man scream. He was tied to a chair, he have wounds all over his body.
"... It's true" She said "It wasn't your fault"
"Yes! It wasn't, please let me go. I'll give you anything! The Kingdom, it's yours! You can be Queen, i'll give you all the gold. Anything you want! Just... Just let me go!" The man was crying. Abigail look at him right in the eyes
"Nothing can bring her back to me... Your people take her away from me... Now..." Abigail walks toward him and touch his cheek. "Let's see how your people react when their "All Mighty" King... Is killed by a superior being"
"W-What?" The man didn't have time to react. A black smoke comes out from Abigail and landed on the man. He starts to scream, but didn't last much. Once the smoke disappears, what only remain on the chair was the man's clothes. The smoke come back to Abigail and she spit in the floor
"Farewell, My Beloved King... I'll pay a visit to your family now. Let's see how they beg for their life" She walks away from the chair and disappear in the darkness...
Present (2003)
Abigail found herself in front of her students, they were taking notes on everything that she says. Abigail wasn't feeling quite well that day. She and Charles saw Erik a couple of days ago, he was planning something and Abigail could feel it. She sighs and close the history book that was in her hands. The students saw her closing the book and stoping the class for a moment. She looks at them.
"We were talking about authors, didn't we?" She asks and everyone nodded. "Fine. Here is a phrase from Aldous Huxley that i love the most. Think about it very carefully" She said and everyone nodded again, no one try to interrupt her because she gets angry when someone talk during her lessons. "He says: "Maybe this world is another planet's hell." Tell me... What does he mean by that?" She asks and some of the students raise their hands. Abigail point at Bobby
"Well... Ummm" He didn't know how to answer, Abigail give him time to think until he come up with an answer. "It means that with all the wars and suffering in this world, this is actually hell from another world and... the ones that born here, died in the other world. And once we die... we go to another version of hell or heaven. It's an infinite loop" He said. Abigail smiles at him.
"Good interpretation, Mr Drake. There's actually no right answer to this. Each one has their own opinion about this. It makes you think of the truth about the world. Does hell exist? Does heaven exist? Is God real or a complete lie? Everyone is free to think whatever they want and believe what they want to believe" Abigail look at the clock. The class ended five minutes ago. "Alright, class. You are free for today. Don't forget to read "Divine Comedy" from Dante Alighieri" She said and everyone gets out of the room. Once everyone leaves, she sighs and take out a cigarette.
"You can't smoke here" Someone says. She look at the door and Scott Summers was looking at her. She shrugs and show him the middle finger
"Your words can't stop me, Scott. Do me a favor and disappear. I want to be alone for a while"
"Why are you being like that lately?" He asks and enter the class
"How old are you, Scott?" She asks. "Lately i've been thinking about it and i realize that i'm almost 700 years old, it's kinda sad. If i can't die, i might as well smoke. It can't kill me anyways" Abigail takes out a lighter "So, why are you here, Scott? You want to talk about something?"
"No, The professor wants to see us" He said and cross his arms
"Oh... You go first. Tell him i'll be there in a moment"
"Now" He insists. Abigail puts the lighter in her pocket and return the cigarette to the box. She and Scott walks to the professor's office. When they enter Charles was writing something in a notebook. He saw them enter and didn't lose time in explaining why he call them.
"Abigail, Scott. I need you two to get a mutant near Laughlin City. Is a girl with an unusual power" Said Charles
"What kind of power?" Abigail asks
"I'm not so sure yet. As far as i know is that she send a boy to a hospital. She didn't want to hurt him. Bring her here so we can help her... Before someone else finds her" He remark the word someone. Abigail thought that Erik might be after this girl. It's not wrong to think that.
"Don't worry, Charles. We'll bring her" Said Abigail and turn around. "Let's go Cyclops"
"Alright, Death"
"Abigail... where are you...?" A voice call for her "This way... Please... Don't leave me... Come back... We can help you" The voice fade away. Everytime Abigail close her eyes, she found herself in a place where she didn't want to be. A forest that hold too many memories from her early years, she didn't want to see it. She open her eyes before seeing someone in that forest. She found herself in the Blackbird, Cyclops and Storms were driving while she sit behind.
They were wearing their X-men suits, but Abigail didn't have one because she didn't want one. She was wearing a big black overcoat with a hood. She had in her hands a Scythe, Cyclops and Storm often asks themselves why she have it. She proves that it is an efficient weapon but she could use her powers to defend herself. They arrive in a couple of minutes, the Blackbird landed in the middle of the forest, near the road.
"The Profesor say that the girl was travelling in a truck" Said Storm while stepping out of the Blackbird. The moment Abigail step out, she heard a crash.
"Did you two heard that?" She asks and they nodded. The group run to the crash noise. When they arrive they saw a man fighting with one of Erik's allies, Sabretooth. "What is he doing here?" Abigail asks herself. Sabretooth throw the man to the truck and he was unconcious. There was a girl inside the burning truck, it was the one they were looking for. Storm surround him with snow and Cyclops shoot at him, Sabretooth dodge Cyclops laser and run away through the trees.
Abigail run toward the truck, she grab the door and rip it from the truck, cut the seatbelt and grab the girl. "Scott, take that man. We are leaving" She yell while carring the girl in her arms. Scott take the unconcious man before the truck exploded and they got back to the Blackbird without a scratch.
"That was quick" Said Cyclops and leave the man in the chair next to Abigail. Storm start to drive the Blackbird and Abigail went to speak with the girl. She was nervous.
"How are you feeling?" SHe asks. The girl just nodded and didn't say a word. "Let's see... My name is Abigail Blackwood. What's yours?" She asks with a smile, the girl just say one name and remain silent for the rest of the trip.
"Rogue" She said and didn't speak again. Abigail look at her feets and sigh
"You are safe now. Don't worry" She come back to her sit and look at the man they rescue. Abigail could sense that he was still breathing but something catch her eyes. The blood in his forehead, there wasn't any wound there. Meaning that he have a powerful healing factor, just like her, Maybe faster than her.
No longer after the fight in the road with Sabretooth, Abigail, Scott and Ororo arrive to the school with Rogue and the man unconcious. Jean take the man to the lower levels of the school, for medical attention. Scott and Ororo leave as soon they come back. They need to see some of their students. Abigail stay with Charles to talk about Rogue and the man they brought. They enter one of the classroom, Rogue was with them. Charles talk with Rogue and explain to her everything that she needs to know. Abigail just listen.
"I know that you are afraid of your powers, Rogue. All of us were afraid of them in the beginning. You are not the only one" Charles smile while explaining "For example. I thought that i was going insane the first time. But eventually i've learn to control it. Yours by the other hand... It's not about control... Your power absorb energy from the people that you touch. I still don't know what kind of function have that power or why is like that. We'll help you with this and from today forward, this will be your new home. You can rest, knowing that you'll be safe here, Rogue"
"... Are you sure? I don't want to cause problems" Rogue was nervous
"You won't" Charles look at Abigail "Can you take her to her room? There's a vacant in the second floor"
"Sure" She said and she take Rogue to the second floor. She open the door to the room, it was a simple room with light yellow walls, a desk, a wardrobe and a bed. "Welcome to your new home" Said Abigail "Here's your key. Don't lose it" She give her the key and Rogue just look at it for a moment. Abigail sigh. "Listen. I know this can be difficult for you to understand, even adapt to this situation. But you need to stop thinking about it for a moment. Just go with the flow and everything will be fine. I can't promise you that everything will be fine, but at least i will help you in everything you need. I'm a teacher after all"
"You are a teacher?" Rogue asks
"What? I don't look like one?"
"No, it's just... How old are you?"
"Oh... True, i look like 25. But i'm actually older... much older"
"Why?"
"I'll tell you later. Now i need to do something else. Good luck in class tomorrow, Rogue" She said and leave. Abigail went to see Charles in his office. Once there, Abigail was the first to talk. "What do you think about that girl?" She asks
"I think it's interesting. I never saw that kind of power. Maybe is not completely developted. Maybe that's the reason she hurts everyone she touch"
"Maybe... And what about the man we brought. You knew Rogue was travelling with him?"
"Not really. I find Rogue by coincidence. After you leave, i search again and saw her with him. As far i could see, he accept to take her"
"Why Sabertooth appear? Does Erik is planning something involving them?"
"I don't think is Rogue the one he is after... But that man, Logan. Is another story. I search on his mind and i only find memories from 15 years... everything else was erase. Like it never existed in the first place. Also, his healing factor... It's more powerful than yours"
"I notice that. Something else?"
"We have to make a radiograph. Part of his bones are covered by metal... Maybe Erik have a plan for him"
"I'm not surprise. Let's wait until tomorrow and see if he wakes up"
The next day, Abigail wake up early as always. She take a shower, eat breakfast and wait in her classroom until the students show up. She sit down in the desk and wait, while she wait she look at her clothes to see if everything was in order. She was wearing a leather jacket, white shirt and black pants; She always wears black. The door opens and Charles enter the classroom. Abigail look behind him but there wasn't any student.
"Do you need something?" She asks
"I need you to help me with a class today. Your students will have a day off" He said. Turn around the Wheelchair and leave. Abigail follow him.
"Why do you my need help? You never ask me help for a class" She asks
"You'll see" He said and Charles take Abigail to his classroom. There was a couple of students there already. He start the class and Abigail write in the blackboard everything that Charles say to the student. The class last an hour and a half until someone abruptaly enter the room. It was Logan, the man Abigail and the others bring to the school yesterday. He was wearing the school jacket and the pants he have from yesterday. He turn around and saw the students looking at him, no one say a word about it. Not even Abigail. "Good Morning, Logan" Said Charles. "So, i'd like your definitions of weak and strong anthropic principles on Wednesday. That'll be all" He said and close the book on his hands. All the students leave the class, Kitty grab her bag and go through the door which surprise Logan.
"It's normal. Believe me" Abigail say to Logan
"What?" Logan asks
"I'm Charles Xavier. The woman next to me is Abigail Blackwood. Would you like some breakfast?" Charles asks
"Where am i?" Logan asks
"Westchester, New York" Charles move the Wheelchair towards him and Abigail follow him. "You were attacked. My people brought you here for medical attention"
"I don't need medical attention" He said
"We can see that" Said Abigail while looking at him from head to toes. He was a little agressive, if he tries anything she was ready to act.
"Where's the girl?" He asks
"Rogue's here. She's fine" Charles answers
"Really?" Logan didn't like that answer
"She's fine. Calm down a little" Said Abigail while crossing her arms. The door opens and Scott enters with Ororo
"Ah. Logan, i'd like you to meet Ororo Monroe, also called Storm. This is Scott Summers, also called Cyclops" Scott try to give Logan a handshake but Logan just ignore him. "They, and Abigail, saved your life"
"Save is a loose term Charles" Said Abigail. Jean enter the room right after
"I believe you've already met Dr Jean Grey. You're in my school for the gifted. For mutants. You'll be safe here from Magneto"
"What's a Magneto?" Logan asks. He was more confused than before
"A very powerful mutant, who believes a war is brewing between mutants and the rest of the humanity. We'be been following his activities for some time. The man who attacked you is an associate of his called Sabretooth" Charles explain and Logan chuckle
"Sabretooth?" He asks and point at Ororo. "Storm" And then to Scott "Cyclops... What do they call you? Wheels?" Then he points at Abigail "What about you? Weird eyes?"
"Mine is actually Death but... sure. Call me whatever you want" Abigail shrug
"This is the stupiest thing i've ever heard" He said and turn to leave but Scott was in his way "You wanna get outta my way?"
"Logan... It's been almost 15 years, hasn't it?" Charles asks and Logan look at him "Living from day to day, moving from place to place, with no memory of who or what you are"
"Shut up!"
"Give me a chance. I may be able to help you find some answers"
"How do you know?" Logan asks and then look around like he was searching for something. Charles was talking to him through his mind. Logan smile a little "What is this place?"