“I won’t lie to you this isn’t the first time I’ve seen a big reveal so pardon me if I’m not surprised” quicksilver didn’t even flinch when I transformed. This must be business as usual for him.

“you could at least pretend to be shocked!” I tried to protest but quicksilver wasn’t giving me any le way. Damn it’s a tough crowd tonight. I might as well drop my world ending story.

[I agree with your choice. Even though the phoenix force is a bigger threat. Go ahead.]

Ok I didn’t know it was up for discussion but thankyou for your input.

“I didn’t awaken my powers by myself. On the night of the car crash I was approached by an alien. Actually, now that I think about it. The voice in my head is the one that caused me to crash my car in the first place”

World mind did you set up a situation where I had to accept you to survive?

[All good negotiators know to approach from a position of power.]

Ok. You could have straight up denied my attempted murder and I would have been content but you just had to own it didn’t you.

[I admit to no fault. Time was limited. I had to do the right thing for the universe. I do regret being forced to come to earth. It seems such a dormant planet had so many hidden threats. Establishing the Nova Corps here will be difficult.]

“Hello! Are you ok? You started speaking about voices in your head and then you spaced out. Believe me when I say mental health is not a bragging point in our family. So, it’s kind of concerning when you start acting like this.” Oh, shit I was speaking to quicksilver. I bet he thinks I’m unstable now. Actually, more like more unstable than before.

“Sorry, I was getting to the part were an alien tricked me into inheriting an AI full of databases of alien culture and ways to manipulate the NOVA FORCE! Which is why I look like this. It even offered to activate my mutation”

“Ok. This isn’t one of the craziest origin stories I’ve heard. The avengers have a guy who got bitten by a radioactive spider. I mean that should have killed him right. Radioactive venom. Tsk tsk the world is a crazy place. Anyway, I assume this alien force has a reason for coming to earth. If its world domination then please tell that AI in your head all attempts will be fruitless” quicksilver had an amused look on his face. I guess it would be funny if an alien tried to invade a planet controlled by the Phoenix.

[I agree with quicksilver. I suggest we relocate planets after we defeat Thanos]

“The reason the AI is here is to find a way to defeat Thanos. A titan who only has one goal. Wipe out fifty percent of life in the universe!” HAH! SEE. I’m apart of a huge plot as well.

“Oh, you know about Thanos. That makes things easier” Quicksilver didn’t even seem phased by what I said. Why am I getting a bad feeling about this?

“The phoenix wants Thanos to succeed. She informed him of the locations of the two infinity stones on earth.”

“Why? Why doesn’t she stop him?”

“If Jean wanted Thanos dead he would be dead. She is probably the strongest creature in our universe. The reason she is helping him is because they made a deal. She gives him the stones and in return he eliminates every gene pool which has stagnated. Well since he has to stick with 50 %, I doubt that all stagnant gene pools would be destroyed.”

“Stagnant gene pools?” what the fuck is this. Darwinism?

“Think of the Phoenix as the god of evolution. The Phoenix wants everything to advance and change if not it destroys the universe and starts everything over again. Jean once said that the phoenix force was tempted to restart our whole existence but is hesitant because it has a connection with her” quicksilver put his hands on my shoulders and stared into my eyes. Kind of gay but I get that he wants the seriousness of the situation to sink in.

“This is why I never wanted you to be apart of this. All we do is make the best out of a shitty situation. One more thing. Never show your trump card to anyone. Not even me. Now I know you are this… knockoff alien ironman? Anyway, it’s dangerous to give out your secrets. Let them know about your mutant powers and do whatever you want with your alien powers. Its about the most freedom you will have from now on. Welcome to a life of servitude and death. Now let’s meet dad.”

I can’t even begin to imagine what quicksilver has been through. He said I can’t trust him. Why? Is this life that bad? I think I might come to regret getting powers.

[Do not worry. We still have many pathways to explore. We might still restore the pride and prestige of the Nova Corps]

Fuck you. I don’t care about the Nova Corps. I don’t even know what I care about. Fuck it lets go meet dad. Turn of combat mode.

The moment my suit faded away quicksilver carried me to a new location. It all happened in a blur. One moment I was in the room the next I was in a classroom. I turned and saw quicksilver standing next to a bald man wearing formal clothes.

“Wow, you certainly have Ericks rebellious traits. Just look at you. Quicksilver didn’t you tell him all he needed was one tattoo. He could have even gotten a subdural implant with no visible indications.”

“I know my younger brother ok. Normal was never his style. So, I didn’t give him the option”

Did he just say that! What is up with everyone and making decisions for me.

[Did you not wish for the tattoos?]

Yah I did. He wins this round. Now this bald guy must be the professor. His casual use of my fathers first name and the scholarly air about him are a dead giveaway. The way he stood demanded attention. He must have been in his mid-twenties but I knew better. He was well over eighty.

“Quicksilvers right I like this look. You must be Professor Xavier.” I tried my best to seem formal and in charge.

“Please call me professor x or the professor and you are Richard Rider. Erick has told me a lot about you.” The professors voice was charming and alluring at the same time. If I didn’t have the security of the Nano machine tattoos, I would have been sure he was manipulating me into liking him.

[I believe your positive response towards him is due to the fact that he said your father speaks about you. I noted an increase in dopamine produced after you took note of his words]

Come on man. Tracking my dopamine levels. That’s low.

[I track and regulate more than just your dopamine levels. The reason why you are still upright and not wailing in despair at the unfairness of the world is due to me blocking certain hormones linked with depression]

I told you not to mess with my head. The crazy makes me me.

[I will only interfere if your emotions get in the way of the mission]

Are you allowed to do that?

[Yes. I wrote the rules that I must follow]

Fuck it. Oh, shit the professor is waiting for a response.

Surprisingly the professor was waiting patiently. He must be used to talking to ‘special kids’. I know regretted the joke the moment I made it.

“He speaks about me? I didn’t think he cared for ‘humans’” the professors face twisted at the way I said humans with discontent.

“Please remember that we all came from humans. I know your mother had some extremist views but you don’t need to follow the same path. Compassion and love play as much of a role as hatred and anger. I taught this lesson to your father and he grew stronger from it.” Just as the professor finished his speech a man walked into the room. I felt my world go still.

“Hahaha. That was ages ago Charles. Hello son.” His voice was the same as on all the brotherhood recruitment videos I’ve watched. He looked the same as on all his wanted photos. Young, rough and authoritative. Men have died for him and his goals. This was THE MAGNETO. In real life he looked even more awe inspiring. Or maybe that’s just because I can see how the electromagnetic spectrum moves and flows according to him.

“Dad.” That was the first word I have ever said to my father. appropriate huh?

“Come here.” His arms were spread open. Calling me in for embrace. I slowly made my way towards him. Hesitation in each step. As soon as I reached him, he closed his arms and-

*BAM* UPPER CUT. He stumbled back in shock and *BOOM* RIGHT HOOK. He was down for the count.

“That’s for disrespecting my mom for 16 years asshole!” I spit on his semi-conscious body sprawled across the ground

“Bahahaha. I told you. Didn’t I tell you. Like hell my little brothers a daddy’s boy. Pay up” quicksilver began collecting money from the professor and the two new people who rushed into the room when they heard a commotion. One had blue fur he must be beast. The other had metal claws, scratch that his whole skeletal structure seems to be made of metal.

“Here’s 100$, hell I’ll give you another 50$ on top just for watching Magneto getting knocked on his ass. I’ve dreamt about doing it for so long. He’s just lucky I have adamantine bones. Hey kid, my names Logan and this is beast. Some people know me as wolverine so don’t get confused” I couldn’t care less that I impressed some random guy.

I finally did it. I’ve been keeping that one in for a while. Is this what they mean by ‘therapeutic’?

[Your body seems to be flooding with endorphins and dopamine. What you did must be beneficial to yourself.]

Whatever. I reached my hand out and helped pick up the asshole my mother is in love with.

“Fuck. You hit like a truck. I’m surprised you didn’t break your knuckles.” Magneto didn’t seem angry at all. He looked impressed.

[You did fracture your knuckle. The healing process has already begun. It should be fine in a minute or two]

“I had anger as well. It is a good source of power. Tell me son, what are your abilities?” what? He’s not going to reprimand me. At least react.

“I can control the electromagnetic spectrum?” I said unsure of my answer

“Boy is that a question or an answer, what can you do so far?” I noticed his eyebrows lift at the word magnetic. Maybe he is holding back his emotions on purpose. A show of power perhaps?

“Flight, metal manipulation…electromagnetic sight.” I watched him frown. Is he disappointed?

“I don’t need metal to fly! Umm and I can sense the electromagnetic aura people give off. I can also melt metal” I started panicking and blurting out applications of my powers.

“hohoho. You should have said that from the begging, show me” he gestured towards the chairs in the classroom

I lifted the chair with ease. I watched how the spectrum shifted. Showing me the bonds between each molecule of metal and I pulled at them. The metal liquified. I heard Magneto grunt with joy. I tried remoulding the chair into the shape of a snake. What can I say, I had to make a good first impression. I managed to make a decent looking stick instead. Fuck my life.

“You made a blunt weapon. Smart. Instant weapons in case of an attack” Quicksilver came to my rescue again.

“My style has always been about excess. Your abilities must be about finesse. Tell me. If your vision allows you too see the bonds between metal. Can you see the iron in my red blood cells?” Magnetos question silenced the already quiet room. If his theory was correct then I would be capable of manipulating blood.

“Try it on me. Don’t worry I’m A REAL IMMORTAL. Unlike all you cheap rip-offs” Logan/wolverine stepped forward. Up close he felt dangerous. As though he could kill you at any time.

“Hurry up. I don’t have all day” Is this dude serious. He wants to experiment just like that. Does he have a Deathwish? I turned towards quicksilver looking for some support but he nodded as if to say go ahead.

I focused my sight to look past his metallic aura and deeper into his body. It was surprisingly easy. I thought learning to use powers was hard?

[why would it be? Is it not just an expression of your genes?]

All the comic books I’ve read have long periods dedicated to training arcs and discovering abilities.

[In real life a bird knows how to fly without being taught. This is life Polaris not a GAME! Your enemies know their own powers inside and out without training.]

Then I felt it. I felt the iron in wolverines’ blood. I grabbed at it. wolverine immediately stiffened and his face made a strange expression. I reversed the flow of the blood in his body and he responded by fainting. I thought I had messed up but he instantly regained consciousness. He still looked strained but he moved perfectly normal even though his blood flowed backwards. I guess he is an immortal.

“Looks like the kid has potential.” Everyone in the room smiled at Wolverines words.

“Now its time for you to meet your family” Magneto gestured towards the door and 3 teenagers about my age walked in.

“YOU HAD MORE KIDS!” Now I really was going to kill him.

“No no no, you misunderstand. These are your bodyguards. They will be loyal to you and you alone. All significant mutants have a secret service. They have been preparing their whole lives to protect you. They will grow with you as a team and hopefully a family. Their lives and bodies are at your service. In return they get immortality and a chance to shape history with someone great.” As Magneto spoke, I looked at my new ‘FAMILY’

Two where girls and one was a guy. The boy and one of the girls must have been twins because they had both had blue eyes and blond hair and seemed to be in sync. The last girl was foreign. Maybe Latin American.

Two hot girls who follow my orders. Did I forget to add a Harem tag?