The Birth Of The Scarlett Witch
Chapter 7
As a physically and emotionally exhausted Wanda Maximoff followed Miss Monroe out of Professor Xavier's office, she couldn't help but feel nervous. How would the other students react to her, especially if the sordid tale of her past got out? She never really fit in with people her own age, having never been properly socialized, and didn't know the first thing about making friends. Professor Xavier had assigned her to room with two other girls named Jubilation "Jubilee" Lee and Kitty "Shadowcat" Pryde. Apparently Jubilation had been through the ringer with the system and might be able to empathize with Wanda.
"Here we are. I'll introduce you and allow you time to clean up and unpack." Ororo's voice interrupted Wanda's anxious thoughts.
Upon entering the room, Wanda spied two girls on their beds doing their homework and making idle girl talk with eachother.
"Girls, this is your new roommate Wands Maximoff. Wanda this is Jubilation Lee, pointing to the asian looking girl, and Kitty Pryde, indicating the all-american looking teen in the pink hoodie."
"Hey" stated Wanda awkwardly.
"Hi, it's great to meet you! We needed some fresh blood in this place" joked Jubilation.
"What my blunt friend is trying to say is welcome" said Kitty sending a glare at Jubilation to watch her manners.
"Well I'll leave you three to get acquainted and the girls can show you where to put your stuff and clean up" said Ororo feeling like Wanda was in good hands.
"We'll take it from here Miss Monroe" a confident Kitty exclaimed.
After they were alone, Wanda was shone which bed would be hers and she placed her duffle on it and sat down finding it quite comfortable. Kitty was a little chipper and hyperactive for her taste but nice enough and Jubilation seemed to be cool and edgy and real. For the first time in almost a year, Wanda felt herself relax a little.
"So this dresser is yours and I've cleared some space in the closet for you to hang things up if you need to" explained Kitty ever the consummate hostess.
"The bathroom is in there. Towels are in the linen closet and you can use whatever soap and shampoo in there you want. After you get cleaned up we'll go downstairs for dinner and we'll introduce you to every one" added Jubilee.
"Thanks. Everything looks great. I'll be out soon" replied Wanda grabbing the last of her clean clothes out of her duffle dumping the rest in the laundry, indicated by the girls, to be collected and cleaned.
The Birth Of The Scarlett Witch
Chapter 8
After a long, hot shower, Wanda felt revived and braced her self for the inevitable barrage of questions from her new classmates. She couldn't help but wonder where Logan was but spied him sitting at the adults' table eating and acknowledged him with a head nod and small smile which he returned. Damn, he heals faster than Sabertooth she could help but be impressed. After getting her food, Wanda joined her roommates at their table with some other students.
"Wanda, this is Bobby Drake, St. John Allerdyce, Piotr Nikolaievitch, and Rogue. Guys this is Wanda Maximoff. She the new rescue and just got here today." Jubilee performed the introductions stumbling a bit over Piotr's last name which Wanda had to admit was a mouth full.
"Hey guys, nice to meet you all" said Wanda trying to get off on the right foot with her new classmates.
Never one to beat around the bush, John was the first one to break the silence.
"Who was that guy you were brought in sitting over with the Professor and is it true you guys where attacked in the woods?" he asked ignoring the glares from his friends.
Putting down her fork and finishing the food in her mouth, Wanda spoke.
"That's Logan, I don't know his last name. I was hitching a ride with him and, yeah, we were attacked by one of Magneto's goons."
"Why? What did Magneto want? He already has a feral." Bobby asked this no longer able to hold back his curiosity.
Deciding it would come out sooner or later and that is was probably best they heard it from her, Wanda bravely stated "me".
"What would he want you for?" asked Rogue in a strong southern accent.
Wanda took a deep breath and made a choice.
"Look, this will probably come out sooner or later and I'd rather you hear it from me. Magneto is my Father. He tried to get me in the woods because I escaped from the hole of a hospital her dumped me into when he couldn't control me. I was staying with this nice lady but Father had his pet shifter bitch kill her. I've been trying to stay below his radar since. I'm not crazy and I don't have visions of grander just so you know. I just want to live my life and chose if and how I use my powers. I don't want to get caught up in Father's God complex, mutant supremacy crap." Wanda finished her introduction and braced herself for the backlash.
"Whoa, that nut job is seriously your old man? I thought my family was messed up" exclaimed John summing up everyones' thoughts.
"It is not fair to judge anyone by who their family is. If you say you have nothing to do with Magneto, I believe you" voiced Piotr in a thick russian accent. He was man of few words but he meant what he said. The others nodded their agreement.
"Uh thanks guys" stated Wanda blown away by their willingness to give her the benefit of the doubt.
Birth Of the Scarlett Witch
Chapter 9
While Wanda became acquainted with her new group of peers, Logan had heard everything with his highly sensitive hearing. He was glad she was okay. He even saw her cracking a bit of a smile and her demeanor seemed to relax from the scared girl who looked ready to bolt at the drop of a hat.
When he had first woken up in the infirmary, his PTSD had gotten the better of him and he thought he was back in the military facility he had escaped from. He had almost hurt the woman doctor who he now realized was just trying to take his blood. The Professor had calmed him down, shone him around and made introductions. The doctor was Jean Gray and he instantly found himself attracted to her annoyed to find out she was with Scott Summers. The visor on his face made it hard to read him which unnerved Logan feral senses. He was too much of a straight laced boy scout for Logan's taste and already knew they weren't going to get along. As far as Scott was concerned the feeling was mutual but the Professor had instructed him to be accommodating. Ororo seemed nice and had an air of poise and elegance about her that fit her royal background.
The Professor had asked him to stick around for a while saying he would use his telepathic powers and other assets and connections to help Logan recover the memories of his stolen past and the extent of the experimentation. He tended to get restless staying in one place too long but figured this was the best chance he had. It was the first comfortable bed and hot meal he had gotten in a while and figured what the hell.