《A Mutant’s Ascension》A Mutant's Ascension
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[POV Reo]
I kept staring at them, after hearing my reply both of them didn't know what to say. Jean decided the continue the talks so she spoke up after a few moments…
"We are from the Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters…" Jean began to say but I decided to cut her off. After all, I had to act my part as a guy who knew nothing about Mutant schools and stuff.
"Yeah, sure but I don't have anything to donate… is that why you wanted to talk with me?" I said with a straight face, I saw Jean's face contorted like she swallowed a lemon. Ororo looked amused watching our conversation.
"No, we are not here for donations" Jean said but didn't know how continue the conversation. She must be having a hard time because she is unable to read my mind…
"Well, then I am too old to attend schools…" I began to say but Ororo cut me off. Even though she was amused she looked like she wanted to get it over with.
"Do you believe in mutants?" Ororo asked me, I had to make myself flinch on purpose. Both of them noticed this and a small smile appeared on their face. My attitude completely changed and I acted like I am trying to feign ignorance.
"I don't know what you are talking about" I said and got off my bike.
"Listen, we didn't mean to scare you… I understand that all the changes you are experiencing are new for you but we can help you. Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters is a place we have built for Mutant Youngsters, we teach young kids how to control their powers" Jean said in a hurry when she saw me getting on my bike.
"You are saying that you can help me control my powers so that I don't accidentally hurt someone?" I asked in a low tone, it was almost a whisper. Both Jean and Ororo looked at me sadly thinking that I have really hurt someone close to me with my powers. Well, that is what I wanted them to believe. "How do I know that you are not lying?" before either of them could say anything I asked them in a serious tone.
"You can come with us and see for yourself and if you feel like you want to leave then you can leave anytime you want" Ororo said with reassuring smile. This was just so wrong on so many levels but I had to join the X-Men so I nodded my head.
They asked me to follow them on my bike while they decided to drive back to Westchester New York. By the time we arrived in Xavier Mansion it was already dark and I was really hungry. I parked my bike in the garage and a dude with permanent scowl on his face and the oddest-looking glasses decided to make an appearance.
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I had to hold myself back from punching the fool right on his face. I wanted to see if I could still read his mind when he was wearing those glasses. It looks like I can but I had to concentrate harder… I had to resist cringing after I read his thoughts. This bastard thought he owned Jean and he already hated me because Jean was given the responsibility to bring me here.
How the fuck does Charles and Jean deal with this fucker? Jean must have read his mind one time or other, how does she feel about this fool with all these thoughts going on inside his mind? I could feel a man sitting just outside the garage, it must be Charles.
"Ah! You are finally back" Scott said and approached Jean but I easily noticed that Jean didn't held any excitement like Scott did. Scott completely ignored Ororo and started to ask Jean about her well being like she was a kid.
"How does she deal with such an obsessive guy?" I whispered to Ororo who just chuckled in reply but didn't say anything.
"So, you are the new guy" Scott said looking towards me. It was quite clear that he was checking me out. His current thoughts were how much of risk I was to his and Jean's relationship.
"Sorry, but I don't like guys" I said with a straight face, Scott was completely bewildered and Ororo and Jean burst out laughing.
"What the hell are you saying?" Scott growled.
"Well, I saw you checking me out… honestly, I have no problem if you like men or young boys, we can still be friends but you must know that I am completely straight" I said, I had to hold myself back from laughing out loud. Scott clenched his fists tightly in anger… I am surprised that he didn't throw a punch at me. I could still feel someone outside the garage… so Charles has decided to wait and come to my rescue?
Ororo and Jean were still laughing, Scott noticed that Jean was also laughing and his anger rose to a new level. His hand went towards his glasses when suddenly he was unable to move his hand. So, the fucker wanted to attack me? Well… I would have killed him if he had attacked me, fuck the mission.
"Scott! How dare you!" Jean exclaimed in anger. She was the one who used her power to stop Scott. Good girl… you saved him, for now.
Scott didn't say anything and just clicked his tongue… Ororo also stopped laughing and she was also glaring at Scott now.
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"Professor will know of this…" Ororo said, she was about to continue her rant but a baldie on wheelchair interrupted her. So, he finally decided to show up.
"I already know about it; Scott I am really disappointed in you. We are going to have a chat later" Charles said shaking his head. Is this the disappointed grandfatherly act Dumbles used to pull? Looks kind of similar to me…
Charles eyes finally turned over in my direction. I felt several probes on my mental shields but none of them worked. A look of confusion flashed over Charles face but it was just for an instant.
"Hello my name is Charles Xavier, I run this school for gifted youngsters" Charles said approaching me. After introducing himself he extended his hand towards me…
"My name is Itsuki Reo, nice to make your acquaintance" I said accepting his hand.
"A Japanese?" Jean asked in a surprised expression.
"Yes, born and grew up in Japan, I moved to NY recently" I said with a smile on my face.
"No offence but you don't look like a Japanese" Scott said scathingly. Even though I wanted to kill the bastard so badly… I stopped myself. I will get many chances later.
"You aren't the first person to say that but it is what it is. Mr. Xavier, I heard you could help me learn how to control my powers?" I asked Charles who just nodded his head with a smile on his face.
"Why don't we go inside? This isn't a nice place to talk about important topics" Charles said and turned around.
"Ah yes, do you have any food? I am really hungry" Unable to hold my hunger I blurted out. Honestly, I didn't care if this was rude or not… you brought me here, you should at least feed me.
"Ah, yes, of course" the baldie said and continued to lead me. Ororo and Jean were walking by his side while Scott was trailing behind him. I was also trailing behind while looking around at the mansion. Colour me impressed… this mansion is quite impressive.
We arrived in the kitchen and they offered me some microwave food but I was happy with it. Baldie and Scott left us in the kitchen, Baldie said he had something important to discuss with Scott. I was hungry but I didn't lose my mind so before eating up I subtly checked for any added drugs with magic and found nothing. Ororo and Jean also joined me as they were hungry too.
"So, what's your name Itsuki or Reo, forgive me I don't know a lot about Japanese Culture" Ororo asked me while eating.
"Japanese names are backwards but you can call me Reo" I said and continued to eat my food.
"So, Reo, what is your power?" Jean asked me, thankfully Scott wasn't here, baldie took Scott with him for a chat or he would have gone spare after seeing Jean talking with me.
"I can control and manipulate lightning" I said and showed them lightning dancing around my hand. Both Ororo and Jean were taken aback with my powers. Ororo was the one who was most surprised.
"Ororo can control and manipulate lightning too" Jean gasped in surprise and said. My eyes immediately turned towards Ororo.
"Well, my powers aren't exactly like yours, I can control create storms and control them. That is why I am called Storm" Ororo said looking intently at my lightning.
"Oh… so Jean what is your power?" I looked towards Jean and asked.
"Telekinesis, I can control things from afar, fly, read people's min…" before Jean could finish I cut her off.
"Are you reading my mind now?" I asked looking defensive. After all, when someone say that they can read people's mind. This is the natural reaction.
"No, for whatever reason I am unable to read your mind. There is a barrier protecting your mind" Jean said while looking at me intently. I just nodded my head.
"Your lightning powers might be creating those barriers in some way" Jean shrugged and continued to eat her food. We spent the rest of the meal chatting about normal stuff.
After my meal was over, Ororo showed me my room, she said that I could attend classes from tomorrow with the other kids, I reminded her that I have already finished my school. She said I need to attend only when they are teaching about powers. I agreed and she left the room. Before anything, I checked the room for any kind of surveillance device… after confirming that the room was clean I pulled out my phone and texted my girls about my successful infiltration.
After chatting with them for some time I went to sleep, but not before planning how to annoy Scott so he would attack me. If he attacks me first then I can always retaliate…
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