I do not own the X-men or anything marvel related apart from a few action figures I recently found in a box in my garage and a lot of comics I have acquired over the past decade and a half. I am not profiting from this story or even the action figures for that matter. And if for any reason I ever did you can be assured Stan Lee will get his cut.
Chapter 6: Frustration
David woke up with a start the next day excited to get his training under way. He hurried his shower along and quickly got dressed in a pair of basketball shorts the only pair of gym shoes he owns and a plain black tee. He glanced at his alarm clock that read 6:39 A.M. and remembered what Logan told kitty about bothering him before 9.
Damn He thought out loud before heading to the cafeteria where breakfast was not yet being served but they had a few baked goods ready he grabbed a blueberry muffin and ate quickly. After he scarfed down the muffin he decided to take a walk outside when Professor Xavier broke into his mind.
"David, my boy I'm glad to see that you are an early riser. I could use some company if your not otherwise busy." Charles said rather cheerfully for it being as early as it was.
"Nope, I'm on my way chuck." Replied David cheerfully glad to have something to pass some time.
"Good, Ill see you shortly." Finished Charles.
David turned and headed to the second floor. He rounded the corner to the teachers wing and walked down the hall.
"Please come in David." Charles said as David reached the door to his office.
David walked in, shut the door behind him and took a seat across from Charles.
"Morning Chuck." David then greeted.
"Good morning David. I must say it is a surprise to see you awake at this time. Most of the students wont even be getting out of bed for another 30 minutes." Charles stated as he was used to having no one to talk to at the time of morning.
"I grew up in a farming town Chuck. When you buy your car by working for farmers, they expect you to be awake and ready to work long before now." David informed the elderly gentleman.
"Yes I could imagine so."
"What are you doing up and about this early?" David asked surprised as he was used to being the only one that rose before the sun.
"I start my day promptly at 5 A.M. every morning. I find its the best time to get all the work done that I can before the days responsibilities consume me." Charles answered ashe gestured to the paperwork neatly organized on his desk.
"I assume it gets pretty hectic maintaining a school that's open 24 hours." David more stated than asked.
"It most certainly can be. However I did not ask you here merely for small talk." Charles informed him as he folded one hand over the other on his desk.
"Ok, so why did you ask me here?" David asked now confused as to what Charles would want so early in the morning.
"I was concerned about your intentions towards Jubilee." Charles stated his face slightly reddening at the statement.
"My intentions? Why would that concern you?" David then inquired as he did not see how that was any else's business.
"Well, you see David. Jubilee was a runaway when I found her I wont go into the details as that is up to her whether she is comfortable with you knowing her story or not. I found a young Jubilation and brought her here four years ago, and she quickly adapted and fit right in. It wasn't long before she began looking at me as a father type figure and I must say she has earned a special spot in my heart." Charles informed the younger teen in a fatherly sort of way.
"And your worried about what you have seen and heard about me. Is that correct?" David's mood began to sour before he could even really start his day.
"As much as I do not like to admit it, you are correct. As I have seen you can be extremely protective and defensive when it comes to the women in your life. Unfortunately It would also seem you don't have the most impressive track record with women as far as relationships are concerned." Charles raised an eyebrow and stated sternly.
"This is where I would tell anyone else to go to hell Chuck. But you have been nothing but helpful to me since we met. Because of that I feel you have earned an explanation." David took a second to calm himself before leaning back in his chair and getting comfortable.
"Well I appreciate your honesty. Please go on." Charles said as he sat forward in his.
David sighed and took a long breath before starting. "My father ran out on my mother when my youngest sister was born. I was nine years old not even old enough to understand that he was a coward. Apparently three kids were too much for him to handle so he bailed. I saw the pain he caused in my mothers eyes every time I looked at her for years before she realized we were better off. She raised me to be the man I am and I refuse to make any woman feel that way. Now what you have heard and experienced about me is true I have been with more than a few women." David started to explain before being interrupted.
"I must say this does not seem to be heading in a very good direction." Charles remarked and closely read David's features from across the desk.
"Let me finish Chuck." David said slightly agitated after being cut off.
"Sorry, Please go on." Charles waved his hand for David to continue.
"I have been with a lot of women, but that's only because I was afraid of letting them get close enough to experience that kind of hurt. Then came that horrible great scary uplifting night that I met Jubilee. She shut me down faster than I could lace up my boots. I persisted anyway and she left that door open just enough to tell me her name. Then my powers came about and she swung that door all of the way open and pulled me through. She threw me a safety net before I could even knew I was drowning. She is the most generous, selfless, beautiful woman I have yet to meet. Now you ask me my intentions. Well honestly Chuck I don't know what my intentions with her are. I cant honestly say I hear wedding bells in our future, or see children for that matter. What I do know is that she makes me want to give a real relationship a shot. I do know that I do not intend to break her heart. I know that I do not intend to let any harm come to her. I know that as cute as she is when she's angry I would much rather see her happy. And I cant say that we will be together forever but as long as we are. I intend to let her know exactly what she means to me." David stated more confident than usual.
"Well that's all I needed to hear." Smiled Charles as he reached one hand across the desk.
"So I am guessing that means we have your blessing?" David asked reaching his own hand.
"Yes my boy, in fact if you truly mean everything you just said.I don't think anyone would be more suited for Jubilation." Charles looked David in the eye and shook his hand.
"Thanks Chuck I'm glad you approve." A relieved David replied.
"Your very welcome my boy. While you are here there is one more thing." Charles informed him after releasing his hand.
"What's that?" David asked hoping it wasn't another emotion fueled question.
"Now that you are more than just a guest, I have arranged a more permanent residence for you that your are free to decorate as you like." Charles told him and saw David's eyes relax.
"Really wow, that's awesome Chuck." David excitedly said although he really had no intention of decorating. It was just nice to have a place of his own so to speak.
"Yes though I must warn you." Charles' eyes now narrowed and his voice took on a very serious tone.
"About?" David questioned worry filtering in his own tone.
"Unless you wish for your room to be completely yellow, do not let Jubilee help you decorate." Charles Joked as his eyes opened back normal and his voice became cheery once again.
David laughed before responding. "Good advice Chuck."
"Now I believe you have some things to pack and move to your new room." Charles said before handing David a key with the door number 317 on it.
"If you want me to leave Chuck you could just tell me to get out of your office." David replied sarcastically.
"Well then my boy get out of my damn office." Joked Charles earning a surprised look from David.
"Wow I didn't expect you to do it. And the language on top of it." David mock scolded the man.
Charles' face turned a slight shade of red at the language that never escapes his lips.
"Its alright Chuck I wont tell anybody." Laughed David before leaving the office to go pack his things.
David got to his guest room and packed the few things he brought. While his mother was shipping the rest of his belongings. He grabbed the backpack with his clothes in it grabbed his boots and made his way to his new room. As surprised as he was with his guest room. His new residence was even larger with a King sized bed more luxurious décor and an even larger bathroom with a more spacious shower. Wow this is going to work out great he thought to himself.
By the time all of that was done he was off to find Jubilee hoping to hang out with her until he could safely bother Logan. He found her in the cafeteria with her normal group of friends.
"Morning sweetheart, Peter, Rogue, Dickhead." David greeted getting to bobby last as he approached.
"Screw you man." Bobby said angrily, earning a smirk from David.
"Good morning comrade." Greeted the giant Russian who quickly lit up when he noticed Kitty approaching.
"Looks like metal man has a thing for kittens." David whispered to Jubilee.
"Oh those two they always smile and flirt but that's as far as it goes. Both are too shy to do anything about it." Jubilee informed David as he took his seat next to her.
"Hmm, well anyway what are you up to today?" David asked shrugging off the discovery that as big as colossus is he fears women, or at least a certain woman.
"Class." Jubilee replied with a groan.
"Oh that's right, I haven't gotten a class schedule yet." David added kind of curious as to when he would get back to school.
"It may take a few days to get you officially transferred." Jubilee said obviously still tired.
"Yea knowing the professor it wont take long." Remarked David shrugging off his curiosity.
"Where did you get off to so early? I went to your room when I woke up but you were already gone." Asked Jubilee.
"Ya I woke up early to start my training and was going to find Logan." David began.
"David you didn't." Jubilee interrupted as her eyes grew wide.
"No I remembered his rule about not bugging him before 9. I was going to head outside for a run when Chuck contacted me." David finished much to Jubilee's relief.
"Really, What about?" She then asked.
David decided to leave out a few details. "About us." He said as he reached back to scratch the back of his head something he always did when hiding something.
Jubilees eyes got big again after they had just returned to normal. "What did he say?"
"He approves." David said keeping his answers very short.
"Something tells me that's not all." Jubilee more asked than stated.
"No he also wanted to give me the key to my new room." David tried altering the course the conversation was heading in.
"I meant that's not all he said about us." Jubilee reiterated.
"No but he approves that's all that matters." David added with a sense of finality.
"So you said you got your new room?" Jubilee asked as she knew she was going to get nowhere.
"No Jubes." David told her before she could ask.
"What do you mean no?" Asked the young girl.
"No I'm not painting it yellow." David said causing Jubilee to pout slightly and cross her arms.
"How did you know I was going to suggest that?" She asked wondering how he was already prepared for her.
"Just a hunch." David told her before mentally thanking Charles.
"Ok so no yellow. Can I at least help decorate?" She asked.
"How about this. I will take any input you have into consideration." David informed her although he was pretty sure her suggestions were going to clash with anything he would want.
"Good enough." A semblance of hope remained in Jubilee's voice.
"So what time do your classes start?"
"In 5 minutes." Jubilee added sadly.
David looked at the clock on the wall that read 7:25. and groaned. Time was not going by nearly as fast as he would have liked. He walked Jubilee to class, gave her a kiss on the cheek, and headed outside as originally planned.
David began to run around the mansion not quite realizing how large it actually was. On his second lap as he was passing the trail that led through the trees to the pond he heard a familiar voice.
"Hey, kid" Called the resident bad ass causing David to turn around.
"Hey gramps what's up?" David asked.
"Shouldn't you be in class kid?" Wolverine grunted.
"I guess my classes aren't set up. What are you doing out here? I know your rule about not bugging you before 9." David asked as he checked his watch, athough he was sure he hadn't been out there that long.
"I like quiet in the mornings, doesn't mean I'm not awake. What are you doing? You don't exactly strike me as a runner. Too bulky." Logan said as he leaned against a tree with an unlit cigar between his teeth.
"I picked it up when I wrestled for school. We ran everyday to keep our weight down. Just stuck with it I guess." David filled him in on a part of his history.
"A grappler, that suits you a little better." Logan shrugged.
"Ya so when are we going to start training? I have been up since 6 ready to start." David asked eager to begin for the day.
"Determined little bastard aint cha." Logan smirked tossing the remains of his cigar into woods.
"I don't have much school left. Training is my main reason for being here." David shrugged.
"I like that kid, give me 15 minutes and ill meet you at the danger room." Said wolverine before walking past the teen and toward the mansion.
"Alright ill see you there." David informed him before continuing his running.
David finished his lap before slowing to a jog and heading for the front door of the mansion. He made his way to the elevator and down to the sub basement. he stepped off the elevator and made a left before realizing he went the wrong way and turned around. He headed in the opposite direction where he came upon the correct door and realized he didn't have the code to get past the electronic keypad on the wall.
"Chuck, I'm at the danger room to train with Logan and I Just realized I cant get in." David thought in his head still not sure how to start a conversation telepathically.
"Ah David what perfect timing I was actually just setting up your code try punching in 5,8,1,2."
David punched in the code and he heard an electronic voice welcome him specifically. "Wow that's great thanks Chuck?"
"Of course my boy you are in fact one of us now."
The thought made David's pride swell as he walked through the door to find a second door directly in front of him and a set of stairs to his left leading to the control room. He opened the door using his new code for the second time before seeing an angry looking Logan.
"Your late kid." Logan scowled.
"Yea got a little lost, then I couldn't get through the door. I had to get in touch with Chuck." David informed him.
"No excuses, care to begin?" Logan Asked un-amused.
"How is that an excuse? Never mind, Lets do it." Said David
"Computer, run training simulation 4 at level 2." Logan said although he directed it in no particular direction.
David was amazed as the room dimmed and shifted to look like an empty warehouse. The computers voice began counting down and Logan took a defensive stance. As the computer reached 1 turrets came out of the walls. David looked on nervously and Logan smirked.
"Begin." Said the computer and instantly lasers were being fired in all directions as Logan moved with the grace of a leopard.
David merely dodged and tried to avoid getting hit. Not quite sure what to do with himself or what the objective was. Logan Dove in and tackled David Just before a laser was heading for his face.
"Focus kid use your power." Wolverine growled before helping him off of the ground.
"I still don't know how. Every time I have done it, it was purely on instinct." David retorted as he made his way to his feet.
"Then rely on your instincts, Now move." Logan said pushing David towards a door.
David ran to the door narrowly avoiding two more lasers. He reached it and opened the door revealing another room similar to the first, only there were obstacles in his way now.
"You better do something kid each room gets harder." Yelled Logan as he raced through the obstacles blocking blasts with his claws.
David stopped and thought for a moment before stepping fully into the room. He replayed his conversation with Charles in his head when he remembered Charles telling him. You controlled the energy around Scotts blast and harnessed it to create a shield around yourself. David stepped out of the safe zone and into the line of fire. A turret fired a shot in his direction and David watched the shot come for him he reached his hand out and he was able to feel the energy of the blast. It stopped inches from his palm and he wasn't sure what to do with it, or how to do anything with it for that matter. David started shaking his hand like it was on fire and after a second his focus was broken by another blast causing the first one to fall and fade away. Good enough for now David thought dodging the second shot. He proceeded through the obstacles blocking a few more lasers before he reached the door to another safe zone where Logan was waiting for him.
"Your slow kid but your getting the hang of it. I hope your a fast learner this next room is designed for mutants that already have basic control and many still don't make it past." David was informed although his confidence began growing after he controlled his own power for the first time.
"How many rooms are there?" David then asked.
"10" Was the reply.
"And your worried about 3 I think I can handle it." David said cockily.
"I guess we will find out lets go." Logan immediately took off into the danger zone and began dodging and deflecting shots with his claws. Damn he makes that look easy thought David before he followed in the Wolverines path. He was not expecting the increased amount of lasers heading in his direction. he blocked one then another and dodged a third just before a fourth one grazed his left shoulder singing his skin.
"Damn that hurt." David said looking at his now red shoulder.
"What's wrong kid I thought you could handle 3." Logan smirked.
David said nothing only closed off everything around him and began to focus on the energies around him. Eyes closed and hands out at his side he began to feel the energy from the blasts coming to a stand still around him. David opened his eyes and was shocked at what he saw. Dozens of blasts were suspended all around him. He decided while he could he would use this opportunity to catch up. He started to run using a new heightened sense to keep focus on the energy around him. Quickly catching up with Logan through the obstacles the beams kept accumulating until he reached the next safe zone and instinctively dropped the beams to the ground.
"Good you are a fast learner lets go." Logan praised.
"Ready when you are." David said through panting breaths.
"You sure kid? You look run down." Logan asked after seeing beads of sweat forming on David's forehead and hearing his increased heart rate.
"I'm fine lets do this." David informed the man to his right as he looked onto the next room.
"Suit yourself." Wolverine said opening the next room and charging into the danger zone.
David followed suit after regaining his concentration. He began to match the feral mutant stride for stride. About halfway through David felt a warm liquid running from his nose. his concentration began to fade and a shot got through and hit him in his ribs immediately burning his skin.
"End simulation." Logan said just before the room began to fade back to the usual metal room.
"Logan in fine its just a small burn." David said angry that he couldn't last past the fourth room.
"And a nose bleed kid you wouldn't have lasted much longer." Logan said although he sounded rather impressed.
"I had at least 2 more rooms left in me." David argued.
"Don't beat yourself up kid. Most mutants don't make it past the second room their first time you doubled that. You should be proud of yourself." Logan patted David on his un-burnt shoulder before leading him out of the room.
"I guess its just not as good as I wanted." David said still hanging his head after hearing Logan tell him he did good.
"Meet me on the roof tonight kid. After everyone else turns in for the night." Logan told him.
"Why?" David asked curiosity overtaking his shame.
"Why not?" Was all Logan said before leaving the room and heading for the showers. David headed to the washroom and began to clean the drying blood from his face. Once his face was clean he looked up and saw his own defeated face in the mirror. Your going to do great things I can feel it. His mothers voice replayed in his head.
"I just don't know mom. Not at this rate." David said to himself glumly.
While David was taking his shower after the training session, Logan was on his way to Charles' office. Logan walked into the office without waiting for Charles to say anything. After years of being invited unexpectedly he learned Xavier already knew he was there.
"Logan how are you." Smiled Charles.
"Been worse Charles." Logan Shrugged before pulling a cigar from his pocket.
"So how was your training session with David?" Charles asked before shooting a knowing glance at Logan.
"The kids good Charles." The gruff man said before placing the cigar back in his pocket.
"So he did well?" Charles' gaze now questioning.
"Most the way through the fourth floor." Grunted Logan slightly agitated that he had to wait for his smoke.
"Considering his powers manifested less than a week ago that is extremely exceptional." Charles commented though appearing deep in thought.
"Better than I've seen in a long time. He's got a lot of control but he cant maintain it very long."
"Hmm, I'm sure that will change the more he uses his gifts." Charles stated surely.
"Your probably right. He created a field around himself stopping the blasts during the third floor." Logan informed the man.
"A field?" Questioned Charles.
"Yea some kind of force field. The blasts just seemed to stop in mid air around him." Said Logan.
"That's interesting but from the video of Scotts attack I don't think it is actually a barrier. I think he is actually manipulating the energy itself causing it to stop. and with practice he may be able to project the energy as well." Charles said as he rolled to his window and peered outside.
"He's a good kid chuck, but he's hard on himself and I cant seem to figure out why." Logan informed the man as he leaned against his desk crossing his arms.
"It could be any number of things Logan, I am actually surprised you are not harder on him you usually push students much harder." Charles more questioned than remarked.
"He pushes himself harder than I've ever seen. You should have seen him when I ended the simulation. He had burned ribs and a blood coming from his nose, and did not want to give up. he would have pushed himself into another coma if I didn't end it. He may have limitless potential Charles but for now he does not know the limits he has."
"I see, I will have a talk with the boy. While I have you here, there is one more thing I need to ask of you." Charles said turning from the window and looked back at the imposing man.
"Im listening." Logan said standing up straight again.
"I would like you to work with Jubilee on occasion as well."
"No. That I cant do Charles." Logan refused.
"Logan I know Jubilee is a little too talkative for you. But I am also aware of the relationship between the two of you. She would put forth more of an effort if you trained with her. I believe she can also push her powers. I will work with the girl on most occasions but I do get busy and could use your help from time to time." Charles made his case.
"What is it you think she can do?" Logan asked confused as he had known Jubilee for years and has seen her powers grow in strength but they were still the same.
"I believe she may be able to push her pyrotechnic abilities through solid objects. Which could turn out very useful in the future." Charles informed the man. "That wont come until later I will inform you when the time comes."
"Is that all Charles?" Logan asked eager to get out of the mansion as he felt the cigar still weighing in his pocket and he always liked a smoke after training.
"Yes that will be all, and Logan thank you." Smiled Charles.
"No problem." Logan said as he left the office.
David finished his shower and decided he needed some fresh air so he headed outside and began walking. He passed the basketball court and made his way toward the pond thinking he could find the calm peaceful water relaxing. He made his way down the path through the trees until he came upon a sight he would rather not deal with right at the moment.
"What do you want David?" Bobby said angrily.
"Relax snowball I didn't come to see you." David shot back amused that he was able to push the kids buttons.
"So why are you here?" Bobby then asked.
"Go to hell bobby." David said frustrated and turning to leave.
"Did I do something to make you hate me David?" Bobby inquired as far as he had known he hadn't crossed any lines and David barely knew him.
"I don't hate anybody bobby, I just don't like you." David said turning back around.
"Is there a reason?" Bobby asked obviously confused.
"I honestly don't know. I see the way you look at Jubilee and that shouldn't bother me. It never has before, Hell I always took it as a compliment when guys stared at the girl I was with." David said after sighing heavily.
"Jubilee, that's the reason? Jubilee is awesome I've liked her for a long time but she has never thought the same about me. Trust me you have nothing to worry about." Bobby informed him.
"Look I'm sorry bobby it has nothing to do with you. I think this transition into being a mutant is just wearing on me." David said feeling slightly like a jerk. As fun as it was to get under Bobby's skin he had no real reason for it.
"I know the feeling. All of us here have been through it." Bobby said in a softer voice now.
"Yea how about a fresh start?" David asked offering his hand.
"Sounds good to me." Bobby said shaking his outstretched hand.
"How about helping me out with something bobby?" David then asked.
"Sure what do you need?" Bobby asked happy that he wouldn't have to put up with David giving him any more problems.
"Hit me with an ice ball." David answered as though something like that was a common request people had.
"What, why would you want that?" Bobby asked shocked.
"Logan cut our training session short."
"Warehouse sim?" Bobby asked although he knew that was one of the first ones run to guage new mutant's abilities.
"Yea" David answered.
"How far did you get?" Bobby then asked him.
"Room 4." Was the reply.
"And you still want to keep going. I didn't even make it past 2 my first time." Bobby said surprised at the answer he received.
"So about the ice ball?" David asked getting annoyed at the game of 20 questions.
"Are you sure?" Bobby asked uneasily.
"Ya I can handle it." David said confidently.
"Ok man."
David walked 10 yards away and gave bobby the ok. Bobby began to form an ice ball as David mentally prepared himself. Bobby finished the sphere and cocked his throwing arm back. He released the ball and it flew straight for David's head.
David stretched out his right arm open palmed and stopped the ball dead in its tracks. leaving it floating a foot in front of him.
"Wow that's awesome David." Bobby exclaimed.
"But not what I want." David said frustration building at his inability to move the object.
"What do you want?" Bobby questioned.
"I can do more with it I can feel it." David told the smaller teen.
''What do you mean you can feel it?" He then asked.
"Its something inside me, I don't quite know how to do it though." David focused on the ball and tried to make it float around himself. Nothing happened at first until David started directing the ball with his hand. The slowly melting ice began to rise slowly into the air. He began to move it left and then back to the right. David stopped the ball and began to make it spin. By the time the ball was completely melted David was making shapes and designs in the air.
"That's Amazing David when did you say your powers manifested."
"5 days ago." David said breathlessly.
"Are you kidding me?" Bobby's jaw dropped at that information.
"No why do you ask?" David asked in between pants.
"I had my powers for months before I had that level of control." Bobby admitted.
"Really?" David said feeling much better now.
"Yea you have a gift David."
"Thanks bobby I was seriously beginning to think Logan was just bullshitting me." David told him.
"No problem man, what do you say we head back to the mansion. Jubilees last class should be over soon. I'm sure she would want to see you."
David and bobby began walking back to the mansion a new found respect between the two. They reached the door of the mansion when David received a message asking him to come to Professor Xavier's office. David said bye to Bobby and made his way to the teachers wing. He walked to the end of the hallway when he heard Charles in his head.
"Come on in David."
"Twice in one day Chuck, I'm beginning to see more of you than my girlfriend." David said as he entered the room and took his usual seat exhaustedly.
"Well I have been sensing your frustration since you arrived here but it has been growing since this afternoon." Charles said while rolling around his desk to where David sat.
"Are you inside my head?" David asked his voice raising slightly.
"No not at all my boy, Being in a house with a telepath is new to you and as most people, you project rather loudly I have a hard time not picking it up." Charles then informed him.
"Really, wow you can pick up on those things?" David asked.
"Yes, Now would you mind telling me what is bothering you?" Inquired Charles as he offer David his most sincere look.
"I guess this is just all too much too fast. Its a bit overwhelming." David admitting realizing his exhaustion came from the mental aspect of it all as well.
"As is expected, not only are you new to being away from your family but you are new to being around something so strange to you, and dealing with learning your own powers. I promise you things do get easier." Charles stated placing a hand on David's shoulder.
"Not to mention being put in a coma." David joked.
"Yes I suppose that adds another factor as well." Smiled Charles.
"The main thing though is my powers." David said his shoulders slumping forward.
"What do you mean by that?"
"Well in a way they are coming naturally to me which is great but in another way they are not cooperating. As a result I push myself but the harder I push myself the more I can feel my energy fading. My training session with Logan earlier didn't even last an hour but afterwards I felt like I worked a twelve hour day I was completely exhausted."
"And how do you feel now?" Asked Charles.
"A little worn out but physically not too bad. Which now that you mention it is weird." David answered slightly confused as to how the physical exhaustion was able to just fade.
"Yes that is quite strange. It seems to me that as your body consumes more energy by using your powers it also regenerates energy faster than normal without the use of sleep." Charles hypothesized.
"So what your saying is that as my powers increase I may never sleep again?" David asked shuddering at the thought.
"No I do not believe that to be the case. I believe that your body may be able to switch off almost like a computer going into sleep mode. In a sense the same way your body did after Scotts blast. I could be wrong however. The normal persons body sleeps to reenergize and keep necessary functions running while yours run at an increased rate due to your gift as you become more powerful and with control sleep may become unnecessary for you." Charles said thinking to himself and informing David at the same time.
"Wow I hope not I happen to love sleeping."
"Only time will tell for sure." Stated Charles though still puzzled by it. "As for your problem with your powers not cooperating, give it time. And do not push it David. As they say Rome was not built in a day. You can not rush these things or spend all your time finding new ways to train. Such as with bobby by the lake. I am glad to see the two of you made amends but I must say bringing forth too much power at once may be overloading your mind and causing your frustration." Charles told him hoping to slow him down.
"I understand where your coming from Chuck but I have never been one to take it easy. I learned growing up that your goals will not always seem that close. But when the dust settles and the smoke clears only the power of will shall remain, and only those that fight will conquer." David stated.
"I understand the sentiment fully but it seems you don't understand it yourself. Only the power of will shall remain. That's where your lacking. You are letting this beat you David and because of that your over compensating by trying too hard." Charles offered his own insight.
"Wow that actually makes a lot of sense Chuck." David said taking his words into consideration.
"I have my moments." Charles joked.
"Thanks, ill try taking it a little easier from now on."
"That's all I ask."
"Is that all you wanted to see me about?" David asked curiously.
"Actually, no." Charles stated reaching into the top drawer of his desk.
"Got something for me Chuck?"
"In a sense." Charles replied pulling out a set of car keys and his black credit card.
"Chuck what is this?" David asked unsure not as to what it was but for as to why.
"What does it look like my boy?" Charles hypothetically asked.
"I cant accept this." David stated promptly.
"All my student receive a weekly allowance. Consider this an advance as far as the keys they belong to a black range rover in the garage. Remember to fill it up before you bring it back." Charles smiled clearly not going to take no for an answer.
"Why are you doing this for me?"
"After the week you have been through you more than anyone need a night out. Take Jubilee into the city. Just make sure she's awake for class tomorrow."
"I don't know what to say Charles." A very greatful David then said.
"Say that you will return with a clear mind."
"Yea definitely, Thank you."
"Your welcome my boy, and please don't scratch my truck." Charles then added.
"Don't worry, it will look just as good when I return it as it does now." David assured him.
"I should hope so."
"Oh and speaking of class tomorrow. Do you have an ETA on when I will be starting class?" David asked remembering his conversation from that morning.
"Well, Actually Class is no longer required of you. I pulled your transcripts from your last school, and while your grades were not what I had hoped, they were up to par with the state of New York. With enough credits to graduate it is up to you whether you wish to continue to sit in on our classes." Informed Charles.
"Well if its all the same with you Chuck I would prefer to spend my time training, within my limitations of course, but isn't school the main reason I'm here in the first place."
"You are still furthering your education through your training as far as I am concerned."
"Makes sense enough to me. Ill see you later Chuck." David then said as he rose from his seat.
"Make it tomorrow, as I would prefer you didn't wake me when you get in." Charles told the young man.
"Gotcha." David replied before heading out of the room. "Oh and Chuck, Thanks again." He then added before shutting the door behind himself.
David was already feeling more himself as he left the office. He walked with an extra pep in his step towards his room when Jubilee caught him at the top of the stair case.
"Hey Dave." Jubilee stated.
"Dave huh?" David asked confused as to the change in his name.
"Yea David is too formal, seeing as how I'm your girlfriend I don't do formal." Jubilee Smiled at him.
"Eh, its better than kid." Remarked David
"So what's up?" Jubilee asked.
"Well, while I got you here. Go get dressed we are going out."