Erica was in shock as she sat in silence with Erik gripping her elbow in support but also shocked. Caitlin had walked away to let them process their news and continue to take care of refugees.
Erik finally spoke, "We have to go back home. It was too dangerous before but now, you can't be here."
Erica was shaken from the fog of her shock at his words and she looked at him, "We can't leave. We're finally getting somewhere here. We have a new lead," she argued.
"And you're expecting," he challenged, looking down at her, "I was distracted before but now I won't be able to concentrate on anything but protecting you."
"I'm stronger now then I was before because of the baby. That's why I couldn't control my powers," she explained, "And, I recently found out Lorna is pregnant too and they said the baby is safer then any of us," she pointed out.
"Thank you for that information because now I'm finding out that I'm going to be a Father again and also a Grandfather if what you believe is true," he replied, finding the humor in the situation, "Why are you so determined to stay?" he asked, realizing he never found out why she was so passionate for the cause other then being a mutant, herself.
"Erik, I've done nothing for our kind," she replied, guilt eating her up, "When I found out, I also found you and I've never had to fight for myself or my rights as a mutant. I need to know that if we ever make this world a better place, I was apart of it. Do you get that?" she asked, still in shock over the news Caitlin had given her.
Erik nodded, "I do because I never fought for the right side and I am trying to amend for that," he looked at her, his eyes tender, "I will agree to stay but you have to agree to try and stay out of dangerous situations. I know you can control the weather from a fair distance away. Can you compromise?"
Erica stepped up on her tip toes and placed her hands on his cheeks, pulling him toward her and placing her lips against his. She pulled back and smiled, "That's a deal," she changed the subject just slightly, "Other then the danger situation, how do you feel about this?"
Magneto took a deep breath, "I should feel like a child would be the last thing I could ever want because of my age and the world we live in and if it was with anyone else, I believe I would feel those things. But with you, I feel I can face any challenge and it will be alright," he confessed, his words melting her heart.
Erica wrapped her arms around his waist and put her head against his chest, basking in the feel of his heartbeat, "I had the exact same reaction but it's you so I know it'll all be ok."
Erik and Erica walked back to the rest of the group and found them arguing about the location Chloe had given her.
Kris walked over the Erica and whispered, "Are you ok? I've seen Erik looking over you at every move you make," she noticed.
Erica whispered back, "I'm pregnant."
Kris had to suppress her squeal of excitement because of the situation they were in but she reached for Erica's hand, giving her a congratulatory squeeze, "We'll talk more later," she replied, "I'm so happy for you."
They paid attention again and heard Esme arguing to attack because they knew the location but nothing else about Trask Industries.
"Trask is a name that has been destroying our people for centuries no matter what we do," Erik announced, "They have security more thorough then you've ever faced because of Charles and myself. I support going in but we can not do it blind."
Esme frowned at him but then Lorna spoke, "They keep taking our friends and they have mutants right now that we can save. If I'm bringing a child into this world then I want to know she will be safe, I'm with Esme, we go in."
Johnny joined in, "I agree with Lorna and Esme. If they know we got Chloe then they might realize we can find their building and that means our window gets smaller every moment we wait. I lost Pulse to these people and I refuse to lose anyone else."
"Then we find a way," Marcos announced, "We need to find a way to get in and we have twelve hours to do it. Everyone got their mission?"
Lorna nodded, "Esme already has a lead on a bar where an employee goes frequently and I think she, Erica and I should go in and see what kind of information we can get."
"Why Erica?" Erik asked, his protective nature already stronger at their news.
"She can control the weather," Esme replied, "So, if we get him talking and she makes some rain, he'll stay longer and give us more."
"That's a smart idea," Erica replied, "Erik, it's just a recon mission."
Erik sighed, "Fine, you three go and bring back the news as soon as possible. Get everything you can about the security on the inside. Any other objections?"
Everyone shook their heads as Erica perked up at the mission, "Looks like I get to dress up. We leave in fifteen."