Man… playing videos games is weird… it's so exciting and difficult when playing with someone who is experienced like Jamie yet it was so much fun! We played for about an hour with Crest watching intently with his head resting on my shoulder. He seemed content and at peace; I was worried that he might hurt Jamie, but after I told him to behave he was nothing but pleasant. To me Crest was like a big puppy, my puppy that would always be with me through thick and thin. You know what? I think I can understand him, like his howls and barks were spoken words.
'BOOM!' A loud noise echoed and shook the mansion making us jump.
"What was that!" I really wished I was the one to say that, because if Jamie knew what it was it would be something normal like Amarra setting Bobby on fire in class. A low growl emitted from Crest and he rushed down the halls.
"Crest wait!" I rushed after him with Jamie on my heels, the only thing that bothered me was that growl that Crest made… to me it sounded like… Danger. We followed Crest and saw a frightening sight; there standing in the broken entrance to the mansion was a very large very fat man.
"Blob!" that was an understatement, the guy was huge and round he almost looked like an over inflated ball. How he could even stand up right was a mystery to me. "Devlin, get back!" I didn't need to be told twice, Jamie and I hid quietly in the hall but I hesitated when I saw…
"Crest!" their standing in front of that massive man was Crest, the wolf was growling low hunched down ready to pounce on the man and tear him to large shreds. The large man laughed at Crest and smirked down at him in a cruel smile.
"HAHAHA When did the X-geeks get a puppy? Beet it mutt! I've got a message to deliver!" Crest just stood there growling daring the guy to step one more foot inside the building which he did and to Crest's surprise a red beam of light hit the large man in the gut making him jiggle and pushing him back a few inches.
"What do you want Blob?" on top of the stairs leading to the second floor was the same group of teens I saw in the danger-room when I first came to the mansion including a young black man with blond hair and Bobby. They all looked ready for a fight just like Crest.
"Nothing from you dweebs, I'm looking for a Kid named Devlin!" they went silent for a moment and I felt something deep inside me scream to life. Just then Crest leaped into the air and bit down hard on the man's shoulder. He screamed in shock and grabbed at him with his pudgy hand and tossed him into the wall, Crest yelped and hit the ground with a thump.
"NO!" I don't know what happened I just charged at the man with my hands clawed like I was going to scratch him with my little finger nails. My hands started to warm up and as I reached the man I clawed out at his chest sending a large wave of blue fire in the shape of five long lines like I ripped it out of the air. This time Blob was tossed back a few feet and landed on the ground hard enough to leave a small crater. I stood there for a moment just looking at my finger tips as they still were alit in nice warm fire.
"UGH! I'll squash you for that!" he rose and charged at me, I wasn't paying attention as he rammed me sending me up the stairs and onto a girl with long brown hair or should I say though her. As I landed on the ground Logan charged Blob in a rage jumping up to smash his fist into his face.
"Get lost." I looked on as Blob grabbed Logan and tossed him just like Crest. I was quickly brought back into my odd state as I jumped up and rushed the man again with my fire clawed hands.
"What do you want from me!" I more yelled then asked. Just as I yelled about to strike Crest pinned the large man to the ground with two even larger clawed paws. Crest was now the same height as the Blob and I'm guessing twice as strong because no matter how he struggled he could not move.
"Get off me you stupid mutt!"
'RROOAARR!' as the words left his throat Crest roared loudly like Godzilla did in the old movies they used to show in the orphanage. Blob paled white and shook underneath the large wolf like pray about to be eaten. Shaking myself from the amazement I walked up to Crest and pet his large leg, he was like a giant from some fairytale.
"Hold him there Crest…"
'Loud Bark!' his bark vibrated though my body and I quickly felt… safe. With new confidence I glared down at the Blob and in an angry assertive voice commanded him to tell me what he wanted.
"Who are you and what do you want from me!" Blob quickly stammered out his name.
"I'm Fred… the B… Blob… M…Mystique told me to find s… some kid named Devlin and see how strong he was! That's all I swear!" Nodding yet unknowingly I told Crest to let him go which he did with low growls and spoke slowly yet strongly.
"Go away… and don't come back or else." As if to help me with my threat Crested Roared making Fred or Blob run as if his life depended on it… not that I would let him maul him or anything I'm not that cruel. I watched as he ran off while Crest walked in front of me turning smaller while black smoke came off his body. He rubbed his head on my waist.
'Whimper bark' I could tell what he said. 'Why you? What do they want or even could? They don't know you.' I was thinking the same; I decided to get some answers. I turned to Logan who was now standing up.
"Who is mystique?" he frowned and rubbed his neck.
"She's the leader of the Brotherhood, a group of mutants that like to cause trouble for us." I was… furious.
"And now they are after me!?" Crest nudged my arm and barked. 'I'll protect you.' I knew that's what he said and you know what? I believe him. One of the teens placed his hand on my shoulder.
"Don't worry Devlin, no matter what happens we won't let them hurt you." he gave me a toothy smile confident that they could protect me just fine. I wiped a tear I didn't know fell from my eye.
"… You know? I never got your names." The young brown haired man smiled and pointed to himself.
"I'm Scott, AKA Cyclops." It fit him well with the red visor he wore… the nick name that is… the blue fuzzy boy with the spaded tail appeared next to him and leaned on his shoulder.
"I'm Kurt Wagner but I also go by Nightcrawler." He gave a big goothy smile and Scott moved making him plop on the ground. "Ouch." a young energetic girl smiled and waved at me.
"I'm Kitty, and my code name is Shadowcat, nice to meet you again Devlin." The girl with the white streak in her hair waved a little shyly.
"I'm Rogue... Nice to uh… meet you." she looked like a Goth and I loved Goths they had an awesome fashion statement. Next the young blond haired black man waved at me.
"I'm Evan little dude, but I also go by Spike." I liked his hair it looked awesome and he was nice, they all were which made me feel safer with them. Crest rubbed his head on my leg and I ran my fingers though his furry head and smiled at peace. Logan patted my back making Crest grown in disappointment that I stopped petting him.
"I'm impressed pup; you handled your first fight with flying colors. I think it's time for some more training." I beamed with pride, Logan's complement meant a lot to me. I knew I was strong enough to defend myself now from any threat that would face me and with the right training there will be nothing I can't do!
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"I can't do this!" I hid behind Jamie scared out of my mind. Logan and Crest wrestled on the ground trying to beat the other while Jamie pulled me from the door way into the hall.
"Yes you can! It's not a big deal; the professor won't let them take you away if you don't want to go." I continued to be dragged as Crest pushed Logan off him and rushed to my side lifting me off the ground onto his back then ran down the hall.
"Get back here mutts!" Logan rushed after both of us as we ran through the corridors.
"No they will make me go back and I don't want to!" We raced down the hall with a very annoyed Logan on are tails. We were about to make it to the elevator when we were both lifted into the air unable to move to my horror.
"Sorry Devlin but you're not getting out of this." Both Crest and I whimpered as Jean carried us both to the professor's office. Once we made it to the door she dropped Crest and I softly on the ground and smiled reassuringly.
"I know your scared but it will be fine trust us and the professor." I sighed in defeat and kneeled down to Crest.
"I don't know what will happen but… I really don't want to go back… this place is perfect and I met so many nice and awesome friends here… and I they don't allow pets back there." Crest gave me an very annoyed look and I just patted his head.
"Well what should I call you Mr. Sensitive!"
'Bark bark!' he smiled and wagged his tail panting in joy.
"All right my Fuzzy Knight it is now how about we get back on topic of me facing the most scary orphanage manager in the world!"
'Sarcastic bark.'
"Yes she is strict and I ran away remember!?" Jean and Logan looked on at our little conversation greatly confused how I knew what Crest was speak… barking.
'Embarrassed bark.' I sighed and ran my hands though his fur.
"it wasn't your fault, I didn't know you were harmless… fine I'll go inside if you come with me."
'Happy bark!' Logan cleared his throat and walked to the door.
"Time to go in pup, their waiting for you." I nodded and took a deep breath.
"Here goes nothing…." Logan opened the door and I walked inside. There in front of the professor's desk sat a familiar face.
"My god, Devlin!" the woman rose from her seat and brought me into an embrace that nearly choked the life out of me.
"Hi Miss Grotke." I choked out she could be a little dramatic… then again I did ran off… "You did get my note right?" I squeaked feeling my face turn blue. She immediately allowed air into my lungs and with tears in her eyes and thick round glasses then spoke with so much regret.
"I'm sooo sorry I didn't believe you about the…" Crest chose that moment to enter the room. "DOG!" she jumped up in shock and pulled me on top of the professor's desk with her to try and get as much distance from him.
"Miss, Grotke… meet Crest the dog er… the wolf." Her Black Frizzy hair almost stood on end or more so as she watched Crest wave his big fuzzy paw and give a cute smile.
"Is that thing actually waveing at us?" Crest stopped waving and gave an annoyed look.
"He doesn't like to be called a thing. He prefers fuzzy knight." He barked happily and sat down waging his fluffy tail. Miss. Grotke took a deep breath and we both slid off the desk and took a seat. She never took her eyes off Crest, giving him suspicious looks. She turned to Professor Xavier and smiled.
"Well… I'm glad the mystery of the black dog is finally solved and Devlin is safe and sound but we should discuss what we talked about now that he is here." I faked a smile afraid about what about my future they spoke of.
"Yes well I would like you to meet the foster father Logan." Logan smiled widely and waved at Miss. Grotke. My jaw dropped, and I slowly turned my head and mouthed the word 'what' at the professor.
'Do not worry I'll explain once she is gone.' I blinked my eyes confused at what just happened. It was like he spoke… in my head! 'It's called Telepathy, the ability to speak to and control the mind. I'll tell you more latter if you would like. But let's finish our business with Miss. Grotke.' She stood up and smiled kindly at Logan and extended her hand.
"Mr. Logan so good to meet you, I'm told Devlin really took a liking to you." I blushed deeply and turned to the professor in horror. 'You didn't!' he gave an apologetic look and sighed.
'Thoughts that are very strongly made are difficult to block… its natural to have feelings toward people of the same sex although I am a little concerned about the age difference, I must ask to not seek farther… involvement with Logan.' Blushing greatly I nodded and thought.
'Can we please stop… thinking?' understanding what I meant he nodded.
'We can talk more if you want once we have the time if you'd like.' I sighed and nodded not sure about talking to other people about my sexuality. It didn't end well the last time. Logan and Miss Grotke laughed bringing me and the professor from our secret conversation.
"Oh Mr. Logan you're a riot! Oh Devlin I'm sure you will love it here. It's a wonderful school and Mr. is a great man I am one hundred percent happy with allowing you to be adopted and spent your education here in the institute for gifted youngsters!" I beamed with joy and shouted out happily.
"Really!? Thank you Miss. Grotke you're the best!" I ran up and hugged her as tightly as she hugged me.
"Oh Devlin I knew you would find your way." She knelt down and whispered in my ear. "And don't worry about coming out to your foster father, I told him about you and he was ok with it." I swore my face was beat red and I could hear snickering from Crest in the corner.
"Is that Fuzzy knight sick or something? I know a good vet if you're interested Devlin, he helped my birds during a parasite infection." I shook my head and frowned.
"He's just being a jerk. Anyway thank you Miss. Grotke for finding me again, I'm sorry I ran I thought I didn't have a choice." She grinned and waved it off.
"Water under the bridge, I already filed with the police and all is right with the world." She straightened up her green dress and smiled contently.
"Well I'm off Devlin, I have other little angels I must attend to. I wish you luck with your new home." I smiled and waved to her goodbye. She walked past Logan giving him an assertive look.
"Now take good care of our little Devlin, he went through a lot and disserves a good and stable home." He grinned nodding to her politely.
"You have my word, pup will be just fine with Me." she giggled at the name he gave me.
"Awe! You already have nicknames! Bye bye Devlin!" she waved her good bye and the moment she was gone from ear shot I turned to the professor and Logan and asked.
"So I get to stay… right?" they both nodded confirming and I jumped for joy while Crest hopped around me barking happily. Our joy was subsided when Logan placed a hand on my shoulder.
"I guess this makes me your daddy pup." Again my face turned beat red and Crest started rolling on the floor laughing if you could call it that.
"Crest!" He stood at attention and raised his paw over his head in a salute. "Sick em!" I pointed at Logan and I sewer Crest smiled and jumped at him.
"Pup I was kidding! Ouch stop mutt AGH!" ether way this was a good day! I got to stay at the institute and two people, who I care about… well three if you count Crest, don't hate me for being gay! And finally… I got a very sexy dad!... oh god if Skylar heard that he would be doing what Crest is doing to Logan to me.
Yet my life wasn't perfect, far from it. I have a group of mutants after me to do who knows what. And I have powers I have yet to master, and I have a whole new group of people who might hate me and make my life miserable if they found out I'm gay… yep my life wasn't perfect but it's still great! I'm so happy now more than I ever was since Sky… and mom and dad...
One day I will see them again… right?... right?