DAYS OF FUTURE PAST, Issue #1

[Unicron818]

Sammy Donaldson

As they go into the food court entrance of the mall, Corey glances around. "Hmm.. Sammy, I think those girls you were looking for are mostly in school right now." He looks around the food court considering his options. "Howabout we both grab some food and meet up over there." Corey says, gesturing at an out of the way table.

Corey, seriously, relax man....the mall just opened. We'll have a great time..and get you home before your parents call, what could go wrong?

Man, this is kinda like that old movie...when the guys skip school and the other guy wrecks his dads car...and then they join in on a parade or somethin'....oh yeah, Farris Buller's Day off....what a nightmare...ha ha..today will be way better then that!!

 

[Unicron818]

Sammy Donaldson

Whitmyer Shopping Village
Sammy was in his element. Corey may have felt a bit out of place at this time of day but Sammy could live at the mall and never feel guilt over it. The boys ordered food and met back at their table. They talked and joked and finally Corey began to feel more at ease. Really what was there to be scared of, it was just the mall. Sammy perked up as a couple of saleswomen from one of the department stores walked through the food court. They were laughing and talking to each other and looked very beautiful while doing it. The boys enjoyed the scenery and their meal and both failed to notice the two police officers who walked into the building.

See Corey all is right with the world. You're a natural rebal against the school system my man!!! haha. This mall is so great, its a hidden treasure of women amoungst the flooded meat markets of socitey. You know what I need....an older woman, someone to teach me the ways of the world.... no, what I need is two older women...yeah, dressed for success with legs up to their shoulders. Quick Corey show them a quick trick!!! Maybe our young charm will influence them into giving up a discount or better yet.....their numbers!!!

 

[kid A]

Eleyna Robertson

"Don't...don't think like that. Being with you..it feels like I'm more in control. Like I can deal with my...my abilities. You're not making me randomly destroy stuff or anything, so don't...don't...well, don't think you are. I..I couldn't handle you feeling any more guilt because..because of me. Whatever happened just now, it wasn't your fault, and it wasn't something I've done."

The panic began to subside and a meek smile graced her features once more. She found herself enjoying the comfort of his proximity before he pulled away. "Okay, I... I didn't know. I just didn't want to make things more difficult for you is all... Thank you, Gabe."

Looking out the windshield of her car, she found herself still amazed at the scene. "Did you notice that all the tires were blown out on that truck? What are the chances of that happening, do you think?"

 

[Synchronicity]

Gabriel 'Gabe' Adams, HP 2/2

The panic began to subside and a meek smile graced her features once more. She found herself enjoying the comfort of his proximity before he pulled away. "Okay, I... I didn't know. I just didn't want to make things more difficult for you is all... Thank you, Gabe."

Looking out the windshield of her car, she found herself still amazed at the scene. "Did you notice that all the tires were blown out on that truck? What are the chances of that happening, do you think?"

Gabe blushed and looked at his hands. 'My hands are..tingling and..I didn't want to let go. Ah, focus!'
"Ah...sorry. I may have overreacted. I just..didn't want you worrying."

Trying to find a distraction, Gabe looked away from Eleyna and really surveyed the scene for the first time.

"Wow...you're right. I'd say the chances of that are next to none."

Gabe looked back at Eleyna, a worried frown on his face.

"Do..do you think a..ah, someone like me could have made the tires blow out? But..why would anyone want to do that? Unless..they didn't mean to?"

Almost unconsciously, Gabe moved his hand over Eleyna's, taking comfort in the contact. He craned his neck, trying to make out more details of the scene.

"I hope nobody's hurt.."

 

[kid A]

Eleyna Robertson

"Do..do you think a..ah, someone like me could have made the tires blow out? But..why would anyone want to do that? Unless..they didn't mean to?"

Eleyna took Gabe's hand when he offered it. It made her feel very comforted, knowing how much he was trying to help her. As she continued to look on, she remembered what he had said earlier, and attempted to dispel his worry.

"I think... I'd guess a mutant could do something like that. I don't know, but it seems like something they could do with or without controlling it. But, I'd think that they'd know somehow. You even said that when you used your... ummm... powers? You said you could feel it, right? Even when you didn't mean to do it. You were still aware that something happened. So I think that one way or another, whoever did it would know about it."

In the recesses of her mind, Eleyna knew something wasn't right. But with everything that happened today, the feeling didn't seem entirely out of place, and it was definitely not enough to make her think something else was happening...

 

[Keia]

Lorenzo Reynolds HP 2/2

The Allen Home

Lorenzo began to back track in his head and remembered that last year was when Eleyna started missing a lot of school and her mood (and grades) started changing. He looked over at Jennifer to see if she could read his mind.

Lorenzo looked somewhat apprehensively at the dates and names. He didn’t want to rat out Eleyna on something that didn’t seem to be coincidence. Lorenzo wasn’t about to betray a confidence even if it was to support a theory. ‘Though if Eleyna was being covered for, maybe she was a mutant . . . and if she was – and I was, then that means that Gabe could be as well,’ Lorenzo thought.

He tried to remember if he had perfect attendance on the med scan days.

“Kyle, I don’t know what to tell you,” Lorenzo said with conviction, “I’ve never known you to have any issues with computer information – so if you say the information’s been doctored, I’m pretty sure I agree with you. Is there any way to determine when it was doctored, or, more importantly, by who?”

 

[Synchronicity]

Gabriel 'Gabe' Adams, HP 2/2

"I think... I'd guess a mutant could do something like that. I don't know, but it seems like something they could do with or without controlling it. But, I'd think that they'd know somehow. You even said that when you used your... ummm... powers? You said you could feel it, right? Even when you didn't mean to do it. You were still aware that something happened. So I think that one way or another, whoever did it would know about it."

In the recesses of her mind, Eleyna knew something wasn't right. But with everything that happened today, the feeling didn't seem entirely out of place, and it was definitely not enough to make her think something else was happening...

Gabe squeezed Eleyna's hand quietly.

"Yeah. I guess you're right. I didn't really think about it..it feels odd to think of me knowing about how it works for..mutants. I mean, just over a week ago, I thought I was just like everybody else. Then..then I thought that I was all alone, and if anyone found out they'd avoid or report me. Now..."

Gabe spoke reflectively,musing rather than fear in his words.

"Now...there's you."

Gabe's face said much more than his simple words, a grateful happiness in his eyes. Then, Gabe lapsed back into silence, while his hand remained holding Eleyna's in a steady grip. A small frown appeared on his face as he surveyed the accident, not really sure what to make of it.

 

[kid A]

Eleyna Robertson

"Now...there's you."

Despite everything that had happened, his comment made Eleyna beam. Her smile was warm, and appeared more affectionate than any other smile Gabe had seen all day. She understood the context in which Gabe was speaking, but to her, it meant more than just supporting him as a mutant. And knowing that he felt this way about her - not simply that he could trust her - it gave her a renewed strength. She felt so happy, even giddy.

"Thanks, Gabe. I..." She trailed off, suddenly realizing she wanted to kiss him.

The wail of another approaching siren brought her attention back to the accident. Unfortunate as it was, something had made her realize that they shouldn't be there. "Gabe, ummm... we should probably get going. I mean, I know they've got alot going on over there... but if someone sees us, they might start asking why we aren't in school. And the last thing I want is for you to have to go back to Whitmyer, today of all days."

 

[Synchronicity]

Gabriel 'Gabe' Adams, HP 2/2

"Thanks, Gabe. I..." She trailed off, suddenly realizing she wanted to kiss him.

The wail of another approaching siren brought her attention back to the accident. Unfortunate as it was, something had made her realize that they shouldn't be there. "Gabe, ummm... we should probably get going. I mean, I know they've got alot going on over there... but if someone sees us, they might start asking why we aren't in school. And the last thing I want is for you to have to go back to Whitmyer, today of all days."

Gabe returned Eleyna's smile happily. 'Wow..she's beautiful when she smiles. I..want to see her smile. To make her smile. All the time...'
Gabe sat there looking at the smiling Eleyna, so engrossed that he missed the beginning of what she was saying.

"Huh? Uh, yeah. We should...go..somewhere.."

Gabe's mind seemed to be somewhere else for a moment as he gazed at Eleyna, something different in his eyes. 'Why am I thinking that I want to...Gabe, this isn't the time for this! You've got to concentrate on what you're doing, not space out over Eleyna!' A flicker of..something..crossed Gabe's face, and he shook himself slightly, trying to focus on the matter at hand..though obviously not without some effort.

"Yes. You're right, we have to go somewhere less conspicuous. Uh..do you want to try for the mall, and blend in with the people there? Or go somewhere else? I admit...I'm kind of low on ideas.."

 

[Kangaxx]

Corey Vinyard

See Corey all is right with the world. You're a natural rebal against the school system my man!!! haha. This mall is so great, its a hidden treasure of women amoungst the flooded meat markets of socitey. You know what I need....an older woman, someone to teach me the ways of the world.... no, what I need is two older women...yeah, dressed for success with legs up to their shoulders. Quick Corey show them a quick trick!!! Maybe our young charm will influence them into giving up a discount or better yet.....their numbers!!!

"Uh wha? You've got to be kidding! They're like twice our age. They'd probably tousle my hair and pinch my cheeks."

No way I'm going to talk to them. I'd probably turn fire engine red.