A/N: Hello my lovelies! It's been a while. Here is the long awaited sequel to my other X-Men: First class fic! I welcome you guys back to the story as well as all the new readers! Thanks for sticking with me through all this time! Are you guys ready for another fanfiction journey? Because here we go!
Check out 'Don't Tempt Fire, or Get Burned' if you haven't already read it! I'm still accepting OCS by the way! OC form is in the second to last chapter of 'Don't Tempt Fire, or Get Burned'.
"SEANNNNNNNNNNNNNN!" I heard a roar that echoed through the house. My eyebrows shot up as I sat up on the couch. I watched as a furious Alex skid into the room, eyes darting around. "COME OUT OF HIDING SO I CAN KILL YOU!" He screamed as he ran across and out the room.
"Well," I blinked after a few seconds of silence. "Sean's dead," I shrugged before lying back down and reopening my book. I only had time to flip a page before a loud explosion rocked the mansion. "Okay, now they're both dead," I rolled my eyes before getting up. I set the heavy novel on the table and slipped my feet into a pair of white slippers. I shuffled over to where Alex had exited and continued down the hallway. I ended up in front of the doors to the gym…or where the door used to be. The poor thing was now hanging off one hinge, burnt and chipped. I sighed before pushing it to the side and walked in. The whole inside was destroyed; pieces of equipment turned over or stuck in the still-somehow-standing walls. The two suspects were heavily breathing in the middle of the room, both disheveled.
"Does anyone want to tell me what happened here?" I heard someone approach from behind me. The owner of the house appeared in all his glory. Charles Xavier.
"Alex did it!"
"Sean did it!"
They both pointed at the other at the same time. When they noticed how in sync they were, they growled before turning away from each other.
"Gentlemen, calm yourself please," I pinched the bridge of my nose when the ceiling light gave out and fell to the floor in a loud clatter.
"Sean did the laundry right?" Alex clenched his fists as he awaited our answer.
"That's right, he did it last night," I nodded for him to continue.
"Then it's his fault that all my underwear is pink!" Alex leapt to attack the red-head. I just stood there with wide-eyes, trying not to laugh.
"Next time, do your own laundry!" Sean shouted as he leapt around, expertly avoiding the fuming teen.
"Fine! I will," Alex shouted as he finally caught Sean and threw him at me and Charles. I quickly caught Sean and set him down on his feet.
"Emilia, can you deal with this? Hank and I have just made an important discovery so I'm kind of busy at the moment," Charles gave an apologetic smile as he edged towards the door.
"Go ahead," I waved a hand and watched as he wheeled himself back to the labs. I turned my head and my gaze landed on the two younger males. They froze, having been circling each other. I let out a loud sigh before giving them a smile. "So who's paying for this?"
It's been a quite a few months since the battle at Cuba. Life's been relatively normal, well, as normal as being in a house of mutants can get. I've spent a good amount of my days just reading or watching the news for anything strange. After Raven and Eric left, the house was a lot quieter, granted at that time we were all training for a massive battle. Some days, I'd spend the afternoon with the teens, bringing them out into the world to have a bit of freedom from the house. But, even then, things were tense. There have been no words or rumors about anything mutant related. That's what worries Charles the most. He's been shutting himself off with Hank to try and discover new things and ways to stop Magneto when he shows himself. I heard it's been progressing well but I'm slightly worried about them. They don't show themselves often and it's probably damaging their health from the lack of sleep and food. They tell me that they're okay, but I can see it in their tired eyes and slightly sluggish movements. Maybe it's time they take a break.
"Alright everybody, we're going out tonight," I declared. I had gathered everyone in the house and got them to sit still in the living room. "We've been all stuck in this house too long and I, for one, think it's time to take a visit to the cities. You know, bright lights, greasy food, loud traffic, and the works. It'll be fun."
"That sounds terrible," Hank stared at me with an eyebrow raised. "Plus, how am I supposed to go out like this?" he motioned towards his blue furry body. "You guys go, I'm going back to the lab," and before anyone could stop him, he exited the room with quick steps.
"Well, Beast is out." Sean whistled awkwardly.
"I really should get going, too. I'm sure he needs my help," Charles started getting up from off the couch.
"Nu uh uh," I tsked, motioning for Alex and Sean to push him back on the couch. They complied and soon Charles was in the car with us three.
"Oh how did I get into this mess," he scratched his head as we zoomed passed a few cars.
"Because you love us," I joked as I leaned over to watch the road from a seat in the back. "Careful Sean! You'll kill us!
"This is why I told you not to let him drive," Alex groaned as we got a honk from a car we cut off.
"My driving is fine," Sean waved a hand towards the other teen.
"Both hands on the wheel!" I shouted as I slapped his hand back towards himself. I think this is about the right time to start fearing for my life. "Should we start writing our wills right now?" I looked over to the blonde. He nodded before talking.
"I give all my belongings to my dog." He said without hesitation.
"You don't have a dog," Charles turned to look at Alex from the shotgun. His eyebrow raised in question.
"Exactly," Alex said. I laughed and looked out the window to watch the passing buildings.
"We're almost there," I said as I noticed the familiar stores. "Take a left at the next intersection and it's on the right, you can't miss it," I told Sean.
"What am I looking for?" Sean asked as he turned the car.
"A giant cow," I answered, getting looks from the passengers in the car. "Hey, hey, I'm serious." As we approached the restaurant the guys gasped. There was indeed a giant cow on the sign of the store. And when I say giant, I mean giant. It stood a few yards high, doing its job perfectly as it caught most everyone's eyes.
"That is one huge cow."
"Told you," I laughed as got out of the car. The rest followed and soon we were all entering the air-conditioned restaurant. The smell of cooked beef and barbecue sauce engulfed us in a never-ending wave.
"How many will be dining with us tonight?" a nice young lady with her brunette hair tied back approached us.
Charles took a quick head count before answering her, "Four."
"If you'll follow me," she gave a smile before turning around and leading us to our table. "What would you guys like to drink?" she asked as we all sat down.
"Ice water," I nodded at her.
"I'll also have an ice water," Charles said when the waitress turned to him.
"Coke," Alex said as he took his menu and opened it.
"Sprite," Sean said as he flipped through the pages.
"Alright," she finished writing our drinks on her notepad. "My name is Kristie," she introduced herself. "Your drinks will be right out," she smiled before leaving.
"What are you guys getting?" I asked after a moment of silence. Alex was still eyeing the menu so Sean spoke up.
"I think I'm just going to have some good ol' baby back ribs," Sean said as he leaned back in his chair. With his arms behind his head, he gave a nod to Charles. "You?"
"I think I'll have," he scanned the page once more before looking up. "A ribeye."
"Oh, going fancy are we?" Sean smiled.
"The fancier the better," Charles responded with a laugh.
"I for one, want a sirloin," I said. I leaned against my palm as our eyes turned to Alex.
"I'll just have baby back ribs, too," Alex announced just as the waitress came back.
"Baby back ribs? Alright," Kristie smiled as she wrote it down.
"It's a same for me," Sean waved a hand. Kristie nodded and wrote it down as well.
"What sides will you two be having?"
"Fries," they said at the same time, giving each other a glare before nodding at the girl.
"I'll have a 6 oz sirloin," I ordered, "with a side of fries as well."
"Alright," she confirmed before turning to Charles.
"And you sir?"
"You're famous ribeye," he pointed to the desired meal on the menu. "With a baked potato."
"Will that be all?" she smiled when she received for nods. "Alright, well you guys hang tight!" she smiled before leaving.
I fiddled with the cloth of the table for a bit as we waited. "Should we order something for Hank?" I looked up at the three males. "I don't want to leave him out." My eyes drifted around the room. "He's always missing these things now that he's full beast mode."
"You're right," Charles nodded. "Let's get something when we're almost done." I nodded as my eyes landed on a particular dark brunette. My brows furrowed as I studied her. I swear her eyes were brown a few seconds ago. Now they were a vibrant blue, almost glowing.
"Charles," I nudged the man next to me. "Does that girl strike you as odd?" I heard Charles shift in his wheel chair as he casually leaned back to take a look.
"No, not really?" he gave her a once over. "She seems alright to me."
"Maybe I'm imagining things," I shook my head and looked at her from my peripheral vision. "Wait," I frowned. "Does it seem a foggy over there to you?"
"It's the dust," Sean waved his hand. "Now stop staring, you guys look like creepers."
"Alright, alright," I put up my hands in surrender. My eyes flickered over to her one more time before I focused on my arriving meal.
