I Look Good In A Crown

I get overly attached to fictional men

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Save Me (Part 6)

Class Starts

"I just feel like she needs someone to look out for her you know. She already trusts me, I just think this way it will be more comfortable for her"

I was talking with the professor in his office. Crystal starts class for the first time tomorrow and shes a little worried about being around so many people.

"I understand that this is daunting for her and I share your concerns Peter. I'm just afraid that putting her in every class with you may make her dependant on you. She needs to learn to rely on herself." Xavier tried to explain to me in simple terms.

"Then lets compromise. Put her in some classes with me. I can help to keep her comfortable, and introduce her to others. Then the rest of the time shes on her own. Ease her into it, don't just throw her into the deep end, shes been through a lot."

"So shes told you?" He seemed slightly surprised.

"not everything. That's up to her." The professor raised his head and smiled at me.

"Well in that case, I will arrange for you to escort her on her first day to every class. From there onwards she will only share a few subjects with you. Which reminds me, I hear you haven't been attending some lessons again."

"Bye professor. Thanks for understanding."

The next day I waited outside Crystal's room as she got ready for her first actual day. She opened the door, books in hand with the most beautifully large smile on her face.

"well someone looks excited."

"I am. Ive heard so much about schools but I cant remember ever going to one. Ill get to know so much it will be amazing."

"Glad you see it that way Crystal. You're a little early, everyone will start getting to their own classes soon." I'm kinda worried about her. Shes never been around this many people in her life, a crowded hallway isn't going be the best thing in the world for her. Shes always been careful to go looking around while everyone is learning or something. Now all that's gonna change.

A little kid came running round the corner, then another. Then a group of girls. Then a whole heard of students raced for the stairs. Crystal stopped in her tracks. A look of pure terror on her face, like a deer in the headlights. I grabbed her and ran to math before we got crushed.

"Everything alright?"

"Yeah" That smile was so fake.

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The clock ticked. Why is time so god damn slow? Five minutes till this crap is over and I can get out of here and see if Crystal survived her first subject without me.

Tick. Tick. Tick.

I ran out sending papers flying from the desk. I looked around the hallway but it was too full.

"Hey have you seen the new girl?" I asked everyone I saw. It slowly started to empty and I ran calling her name. I was about to go up the stairs to check her room, but then I heard something. A sniffle.

"Crystallia?..... Crystal?"

"Peter?" She was hiding in the space under the stairwell. Her eyes were red and puffy. Tears stained her cheeks. She was violently shaking.

"Its ok. I'm here. I'm here." I held her there until she calmed down.

"There were so many people. I didn't know where I was going"

"shhhhh. shh shh shh. You're ok. You're safe. ive got you..... ive got you"

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Save Me (Part 5)

Exploring (continued)

"So Crystal? You settling in alright" the silver haired boy asked.

"I think I am actually. I think for the first time for as long as I can remember.... I actually feel calm; safe."

"That's great to hear. When I first came here I was constantly getting lost, but you get used to it. It's nice to be away from mom sometimes too but you know, still miss her sometimes. Especially my sister." I gave a fake smile. It was nice that he had a sister and a mother, a family, its just not something I want to think about right now. "oh man, sorry. I know you didn't ask, its just that's the typical thing you say when you introduce yourself. Lets just change the subject."

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"So you're fast?" Finally the silence was broken.

"Yeah, but like it may sound boring but its a lot cooler than that. I can think pretty fast too and do stuff with molecules and stuff." I just looked at him really confused. "i can speed up the molecules in an object and make it explode."

"That's amazing"

"I know right. So what do you do? Come on, what you in for?"

"i can control the elements. The professor told me that many people believe that to mean strictly earth, water, wind and fire but its a bit less specific than that."

"how so?"

"Well its more like solid, liquid, gas, and plasma. I can connect to them. Find the components that make them and manipulate them. Hence why I was at that horrible place. Strictly speaking it means I can manipulate just about anything, so they ran experiments to weaponise it."

"I hope you don't mind me asking but... how long had you been in there?" How the hell am I supposed to answer that. All I could do was change the subject again.

"Look. A pond." I ran over to the glistening water and immediately dipped my feet in. It was cold. When Peter tried to dip his toes in he immediately flinched. "i can fix that" I lent forward and gently touched the tips of my fingers to the surface of the water. The warmth surrounded me and Peter happily sat there seeming pretty impressed that I can do something so simple as to warm water up.

"you know what would make this perfect right now" he vanished for a second then immediately returned carrying something. "ice cream." Huh? "What you never had ice cream before?" I shake my head. "well try it. Its great I promise"

I hesitate as I slowly try some. "Oh my goodness" I savour the taste. This is amazing. How does food like this even exist. Peter looks at me and simply smiles as I continue to eat my 'iced cream'.

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Save Me (part 4)

Exploring

I woke up not knowing what to do. I walked around what was now my room, taking in my surroundings. I walked over to a door at the side of the room. A bath. oh my god actual running water. And a shower. This is so exciting considering that the only time I experienced such a thing was with the weekly hose down at the base.

After washing I chose some clothes from the pile that Raven had bought me last night. They were clean and smelt great. This whole experience was amazing. So much to take in. I looked out at the view of the gardens that seemed to stretch for miles. That was where I belong, with nature; this place has everything. I think ive finally found a place I like. A place I want to stay.

The next day I decided to look around the rest of the building, mainly the gardens. Everything was quiet so everyone must be in lessons. As soon as my feet came into contact with the grass I removed my shoes. I took in a deep breath of the clean warm air.

I walked as far as I could, until I just had to sit down. I layed back on the ground and stretched out my arms feeling the grass between my fingers.

Wait, wheres the sun gone? I opened my eyes to see what was blocking my light. Or should I say who. I shot to my feet with a scream, knowing I was too far from the building for anyone to hear. I prepared to run.

"woah woah woah. It's ok. I'm from the school." Of course he was, who else would it be. The professor said that this was a safe place. "What? not even a thank you?" said the boy.

"Thank you?"

"You're welcome" he replied with a cocky smile.

"No I meant that I don't understand. Do I have to thank you for scaring me?" I'm so confused.

"I think you'll find that I was the one that rescued you." I tried to interject explaining that it was actually Raven and Hank. "Yeah yeah yeah, well I guess they helped. The Professor asked me to tag along, I think he was trying to get rid of me cause ive been kinda bored lately, I don't know. Guess you cant remember though since you were a little busy being kinda knocked out. Hope it didn't hurt too bad, but it looks like its already started to heal up nicely. You were really light by the way. Like carrying air. Not that that's a bad thing I mean I guess it means you might be able to stomach the crappy food here with a little more enjoyment than I do" he laughs. This guy speaks so fast, its a wonder I can even understand him.

"You were outside my room when I got here"

"Yeah, wanted to see if you'd calmed down, heard you tried to take down Raven."

"Yeah well I guess this all kind of got me by surprise." I couldn't help but let out a small laugh.

"You know I didn't expect you to be British, even though that's where we found you. I expected New York for some reason. So whats your name anyway? I'm Peter."

"Crystallia"

"Well that's... original. Cant exactly say ive heard it before. So Crystal, I'm ditching class at the moment so why don't you say we take a walk?"

"Crystal?"

"Yeah. Your eyes kinda got a little sparkle to em. Sorta works out well."

"Yes. Id love to go for a walk with you. It'll be nice to talk to someone new"

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Save Me (Part 3)

Calm

I open my eyes, what must be many hours later. Where am I now? Rows of beds surround me in a large room, each one surrounded by a curtain. My head hurts but all I can focus on is getting out of here. I exit the nearest door and find myself in an empty corridor.

10 minutes later I'm still walking through a maze of empty corridors. Surly this big door is an exit, it has to be. I'm weak but manage to push the huge slab of wood in front of me.

"Good timing my dear, I was about to send someone to fetch you" the man behind the desk said.

I turned to leave but the door slammed in my face. "Before I begin to explain myself I would first like to apologise for the stress this transition has already put you through. Just know that nobody in this institution means to do you harm. No one wants to sell you. No one wants to experiment on you."

That last statement peaked my interest. "Then why am I here? There has to be a reason. I'm so confused and I demand an explanation. Where are the guards? Where am I?"

"There are no guards here. My name is Professor Charles Xavier, and you are in my school for the gifted. Gifted in ways such as yourself." I look in confusion. "Mutants. I understand that you have been locked away for a long time and may not know much about life, however I know you know about human and mutant conflict. Here at my school we aim to rescue and protect the mutant population as well as taking on students to learn how to control their powers. Everyone is in a lesson at the moment so I'm afraid I wont be able to introduce you to anyone."

This... this is real. His face is so honest, his eyes speak truth. He reminds me of an old cell mate. This thought brings a tear to my eye. I nod, to show in some way that I am beginning to understand.

"First things first, whats your name my dear?"

"i don't have one" I reply looking to the floor.

"now we both know that this isn't true. You're safe here you can tell me."

"Crys.....Crystallia..... but how did you-"

"I'm telepathic, I can see into your mind" he responds without moving his lips. "And I am incredibly looking forward to helping you gain full power of your talents. That way you may feel confident about protecting yourself in the future."

"thank you" I run round the desk and throw my arms around the man, without being able to control myself, I burst into tears.

"oh, well uh. You're welcome Crystallia" he says patting me on the back. I don't really think he gets many reactions similar to mine. There is a knock at the door and the Professor gestures to the door to open. "You have already met Hank, try not to be angry with him for the tranquiliser, you were a bit jumpy at the time. He will take you to your room."

"Thank you so much" I exit following Hank. We walk up the stairs and through several corridors before he pulls out a key and unlocks a door. Behind me there is a sudden gust of wind causing me to turn around. Standing before me was a boy. He had the most amazing silver hair. He smiled at me, then in a blink, he was gone.

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Save me (Part 2)

Safety?

Ouch!. Ahh my head. I slowly sit up, opening my eyes. "AAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!". Blue she was blue. A blue woman, or at least i think its a woman. I looked around frantically. Where the hell am i? Buttons and chairs with belts, i hate chairs with belts. Bad experiences. I scramble backwards away from whoever was infront of me.

"Where am i?!?" i scream in their direction. I dont even try to put on a brave face. Tears are already pouring from my eyes. "whats happening?"

"It's ok. You're ok. You're safe now" the blue woman with yellow eyes explained.

"No. What? No. Whats happening. where am i. what is this place. who are you" The panic had already set in. I step back feeling a wall behind me, not taking my eyes off of her, i use the wall to stand.

"you're ok here. trust me. My name is Raven. We're here to take you to a place where you wont be hurt. You're on a plane to America."

"i dont believe you." i launch myself at her. I have to get out of here. what if they take me to the other base that the guards kept talking about. I had been threatened with it before. The blue woman fought back, grabbing me to hold me down. I get away, running to the large window infront of me. "no" i mutter. Clouds. Nothing but clouds. Flying. I really am on a plane. That means i cant get out. Everything went dark.

"what was that?" Raven asked.

"Small tranquiliser. In case of an emergency" Hank replied. "That dosage should last around six hours. Looks like we have four left which works out ok i guess"

"what about-"

"oh the Professor already contacted me, he got back a while ago. Guess he can beat the jet."

"Dammit" Raven responds in a huff.

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Save Me (Part 1)

Get Out:

I ran. I ran faster than I have ever run in my life, which isn't that fast considering I had been locked in a cell underground for so long. I couldn't adjust properly to the light; my eyes burned. I kept bumping into trees and tripping over logs and rocks, stepping barefoot into... God knows what. I didn't feel any of it. Not even the cold British mist, that the American guards speak so unfondly of whilst missing their "other base". It surrounded me. I couldn't see an exit, just more trees. But that didn't stop me. I carried on, as fast as I could.

A gunshot. My immediate reaction was to look back. Big mistake. I fell. Hard. Only it wasnt soft autumn leaves that i landed on, but a rock. Everything was blurry. I felt a trickle of blood drip from my head. I opened my eyes trying to focus on the many guards that had surrounded me. Aiming their weapons at me. I closed my eyes wincing in pain. It was mearly a blink, or was it. Maybe i blacked out. It couldnt have happened that quickly, whatever 'it' was.

I opened my eyes, and all of the guards, every last one, was laying on the floor. What the hell just happened. I couldnt bring myself to get up. I just continued to rest my head on that rock until i slowly began to close my eyes again... as a pair of legs stepped towards me. The image escaped me in a blur.

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