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#A very good day being love and deepspace stan (except for caleb's stan) đ
...I'm partially blaming this on the fact that I'm a bit sick today....but it's supposed to be something along the lines of Charles mixing batter/cookies/etc while only in a frilly apron, with Erik wandering by and taking notice.....but this is just a sketch, and I'm low on energy.
I usually get really anxious and sometimes frustrated when shows leave on cliffhangers and stretch out storylines, but I gotta admit that School Spirits writers are doing it right. I'm legit just enjoying the ride.
The X-Men Adults in this Universe are: Beast, Cyclops, Jean, Storm, Colossus, and Young X-Men (still older than Logan) are: Iceman, Angel, and Kitty Pryde. Kurt and Logan are the same age, but Kurt has been at the Institute for around,,,, 3 or four years now.
Weâre going to do this in the Angstiest way possible: The Original Canon.
Xavier finds out about a Mutant: Weapon X. Part of a strange project being conducted in Canada. What he doesnât know until he gets there is that Weapon X is a 16 year old boy.
It goes a little like this:
Charles meets with the Canadian President and military after finding out about a program involving Mutants. Specifically, the experimentation and use of mutants as weapons of war. In exchange for not doing anything⌠too severe, they have to allow him to offer sanctuary to Weapon X himself. He is âinvitedâ into the facility in Quebec, and waits in the Conference room for the head of the program to arrive with the mutant.
And waits.
And waits.
The sun moves across the sky, beams unfettered by the whisps of clouds tht remain after last week's rain.
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 Heâs debating calling in Scott by the time he hears footsteps outside the room.
Stryker goes white. Still, heâs remarkably composed for someone who has been experimenting on mutants, and is currently being faced with The Representative for Mutants.
âMy apologies Professorâ, he holds out his hand, âHa, got a little held up there, but Iâm here!â He grins, a wabbly, fluttering thing that turns into a tight lipped smile. âCmon, talk so I can go before the brats' plane arrives.â
Silence.
Stryker puts his hand down, but remains standing, his feelings only only given away by the first beads of sweat dripping down his temple. âWell, ahem, we had some issues getting everything in order, but I am proud to meet you.â
Xavier sighs. âAnd where-â
The sound of thundering footsteps rapidly approaching. It almost sounds like a stampede. If possible, Strykerâs face goes more white as he whips around to slam the door shut. âNo-â
He just gets his hand on the handle when it slams open, pushing him into the wall with so much force he topples over.
âWhoâs the bigwig youâre talking to without me, old man?!â
⌠Itâs the voice of a young man. A boy.
Heâs in a thick suit, similar to Xavierâs X-Men, but more militaristic, with a ⌠a collar. A very thick, seamless metal collar. His hair is plastered to his forehead, like he was just hosed down, with a snarl on his face showing off sharp, animalistic teeth.
The child thinks, âThank fuck I made it.â
Charles feels nausea swirl in his gut, a phantom taste of vomit already in his mouth.
âI am the 'Bigwigâ. Wolverine, correct? I am Professor Charles Xavier, at your service.â He smiles genially, hoping to let the boy know that he is safe from these monsters.
Wolverine sneers uncaringly. âObviously itâs me.âÂ
He looks at Stryker. âAm I supposed to be impressed by some Professor?â
Stryker finishes straightening his suit and puts a heavy hand on Wolverineâs shoulder. Xavier can see Wolverine tense, but he doesnât pull away.
âApparently, the brass is impressed. All I know is that heâs here to make you some sort of offer.â He better not take it if he knows whatâs good for him.
Wolverineâs eyeâs glint, and he leans closer to the Professor.
âAn offer? Okay, whatâs your deal?â
One chance Charles. He swallows. âI know of your recent battles. And more, I know of your powers. You, child, are a Mutant. And I have a need of mutants-â
âHey! Iâm not some fucking ki-â
â-I am offering you a chance to become an X-Man!â Then, he speaks directly into Wolverineâs mind.Â
âI am offering you a chance to become free!â
Wolverine pauses. His eyes widen and flick between Stryker and the Professor. He lets out a long, slow breath, sets his jaw and nods.
âWhat the hell, Iâll do it.â His posture is carefully casual, juxtaposed by Strykerâs meaty hands grabbing his shoulders to spin him around.
âNot so fast! The government has invested a great deal of time and money into i-himâ He looks down at the boy, whoâs eyes stay locked with Xavierâs.
âIf you try walking out on us, Iâll have you locked up!â
âWell this is a free country, isnât it? Besides, youâre not my legal guardian, the government is, and they said I could!â At this, Wolverine pops his infamous claws. As blood trickles down his knuckles, Strykerâs hand flies to his pocket, and they both freeze. C'mon kid, try it! Thereâs a reason we put that damn thing on you!
Xavier holds up a finger, and the metaphorical standstill becomes much more real.
âI believe Wolverine has made his choice. I shall take him with me, and any of his belongings will be sent to my school by next week, is that alright with you, Commander?â
Stryker and Wolverine continue there stare-off, before the Colonel grunts out an affirmative. Xavier retracts his powers from their minds. Logan steps back, suddenly looking slightly nervous.
â...Well. Youâre going to need this.â Stryker hands Xavier a remote from his pocket. âHeâs violent sometimes.â He laughs, loud, chest heaving things
âHeâs more of a beast than that blue doctor of yours!â Heâs still chuckling to himself when the door closes.
Wolverine doesnât look at him or at the remote. He breathes, and nods.
âOkay, so how are we leavinâ?â
* * * * * * * *
It takes them some time to actually get out of the building. Wolverine stops by his room and fills up a small bag with items, and Charleâs is given a thick folder on information on Wolverines mutations as well as how to 'take care of himâ.Â
The team is waiting for them to board. Xavier hasnât told them of his discovery, deciding that instability would be better handled once theyâre on the plane and away from humans. What he doesnât expect, however, is Wolverine's reactions to the team. He stands as far as he can from both Xavier and the team as they make their introductions
Scott reaches out for a handshake, but it hangs in the air awkwardly as Wolverine scowls at it. After a few uncomfortable seconds, he seems to shake himself and reaches forward to give one stiff shake, and then adjusts his stance to face everyone else.
âIâm Scott Summers, also known as Cyclops. And you areâŚ?â
The boy scoffs. âMy name is Wolverine. Shouldnât you know it, since you all came for me?â
Scott grits his teeth, shock-anger-fear flicking through his mind. âSeriously professor? A kid?!â
Everyone else is worse at hiding their shock. A thunderous crack is heard as lightning strikes near the entrance of the facility, and the room trembles as Jeanâs powers begin to make things float.
'Now, X-Men, I know this is a surprise, but please maintain your composure. Although it may not be visible, it appears he is nervous about meeting other mutants for the first time.â
Things settle, and the thunder quiets.
âIt is a pleasure to meet you Wolverine, I am Storm, also known as Ororo Munroe. I will be flying us back.â She nods, and heads to the cockpit.Â
âI am Colossus, little lad! My real name is Piotr Rasputin!â He steps forward, as though to pull Wolverine to him.
The boy adjusts his stance to be a little further away, and growls, âI am not little! And donât touch me, fuckwad.â
Colossus coughs awkwardly at the violent response, and then mumbles, âOf-of course. Ah, I believe I shall go see how Storm is doing.â
Charles inclines his head towards Jean, âWould you mind looking into his collar? There is no visible seal, and I do not have the knowledge to remove it. You have been spending time with Hank, so I hope you can be of some help.â
'Of course Professor.â
Jean approaches, and gently puts her hand on his bicep. She smiles down at him and says, âIâm sorry about the shaking Wolverine, I tend to have some trouble containing my abilities. My name is Jean Grey. How about you sit in the back with me? Iâd like to take a look at that collar, if possible?â
Wolverine looks away, a light pink brushing his cheeks. âSure. Whatever.â
âOh my.â
Scottâs head whips over, and he opens his mouth to say heâll stay in the back as well, but Xavier steps in. âThat sounds great, Jean. Cyclops, letâs go to the front so the plane can take off. I believe it is almost time for dinner.â
xavier is sweet and pretty and honestly i would kiss him too