DAYS OF FUTURE PAST, Issue #1

[Synchronicity]

Eleyna pulled away from the school and was suddenly a bit concerned at what to do. She knew she could comfort Gabe and help him come to terms with his...well she really didn't want to even think it. She turned on her radio and quickly turned up the volume on her favorite movie soundtrack she had loaded. The park was great but what would they do after that. How would Gabe's family treat him? There was going to be a lot to deal with and she did not know where to start. They would have to work on things slowly and hope nothing major happened until then.

"Gabe, do you think we can talk to your mom? Not now, but we are going to have to figure something out."

Gabe sat up in the seat, his eyes opening again. At the question, a new spasm of worry crosses his face.

"My mom! I..I haven't really been thinking about that. I don't know how she'd react..I mean, how can I...what can I say? Hi, mom, good day at school today, fun classes, by the way I'm a dangerous freak whom the government's going to incarcerate if they ever find out and one day I may accidentally hurt you or someone else that I care about because I don't know what I'm doing and..."

Gabe spoke faster and faster, his voice becoming more frenzied, until he broke off, taking deep breaths, his voice cracking.

'Eleyna's right. What do I do? How do I do it? Am I going to have to run away? Where to? Alone?'

Gabe had begun shivering again, obviously the anxiety he felt over his condition not far below the surface.

 

[Keia]

"I'm fine Lorenzo.. just a stomach cramp, gimme a few.. I'll be fine, just head to Jenn's and I'll grunt, groan or scream if I need you to pull over so I can hurl." He managed in a weak imitation of his own voice.

Something was definitely wrong with Kyle, and though he desperately wanted to pull over and see what was going on, Lorenzi decided to continue to Jennifer's house.

"Alright, Kyle, just hang in there. We're almost to Jennifer's house," Lorenzo said. "But when we get there, 'you've got some 'splainin' ta do'."

Lorenzo didn't have a very good imitation of the famous quote of 'I Love Lucy' but he wasn't bad either.

"That goes for both of you," he said to Jennifer.

 

[KaintheSeeker]

Something was definitely wrong with Kyle, and though he desperately wanted to pull over and see what was going on, Lorenzi decided to continue to Jennifer's house.

"Alright, Kyle, just hang in there. We're almost to Jennifer's house," Lorenzo said. "But when we get there, 'you've got some 'splainin' ta do'."

Lorenzo didn't have a very good imitation of the famous quote of 'I Love Lucy' but he wasn't bad either.

"That goes for both of you," he said to Jennifer.

"Sure thing, I'm getting a clue as why Coach told us all to ditch too.. though how he could know.. I'm not at all sure." Kyle says quietly as he lays on the seat, letting his stomach return to it's typcial place.

 

[Radiant]

Jennifer Allen

Something was definitely wrong with Kyle, and though he desperately wanted to pull over and see what was going on, Lorenzi decided to continue to Jennifer's house.

"Alright, Kyle, just hang in there. We're almost to Jennifer's house," Lorenzo said. "But when we get there, 'you've got some 'splainin' ta do'."

Lorenzo didn't have a very good imitation of the famous quote of 'I Love Lucy' but he wasn't bad either.

"That goes for both of you," he said to Jennifer.

"Just get us there."

For once out if wity remarks Jen looks reliefed to Kyle then he changes back to his normal form. Once therer she will lead them both in, doublechek that the house is realy empty and heat some coffee.

"Ok guys, just throw yourself somethere in the living room. Guess we'll have the most space there.

While in the kitchen she throws open the door of the fridge and looks for somthing to calm her nerves. Normaly she goes without breakfast but today she needs something to keep her stomach busy.

"Any of you hungry?!

If she gets a yes she fixes something for the whole group, otherwise she joins Kyle and Lorenzo moments later with bowl of cornflakes and falls into the sofa.

 

[Kangaxx]

Corey Vinyard

Sammy was slightly puzzled. Corey was acting weird. Sneaking around outside the gym but not really wanting to go? He did not have time for this, not if he wanted to make a clean get away. "You coming with me or not. I'm ditchin' and if you want to ride that's fine but I can't wait around here, ya know." Corey knew he had to leave even though he hated not knowing exactly what was happening inside. Finally, he grabbed his stuff and followed Sammy across the street to his truck. "Yeah. Uh, thanks man." The two boys climbed into the suv and quickly pulled out of view of the school, asking each other, "Where you want to go?"

We're sitting in the parking talking about where to go... this is just asking for trouble.

"I could use some food. Let's just get out of here before a teacher shows up."

 

[KaintheSeeker]

"Just get us there."

For once out if wity remarks Jen looks reliefed to Kyle then he changes back to his normal form. Once therer she will lead them both in, doublechek that the house is realy empty and heat some coffee.

"Ok guys, just throw yourself somethere in the living room. Guess we'll have the most space there.

While in the kitchen she throws open the door of the fridge and looks for somthing to calm her nerves. Normaly she goes without breakfast but today she needs something to keep her stomach busy.

"Any of you hungry?!

If she gets a yes she fixes something for the whole group, otherwise she joins Kyle and Lorenzo moments later with bowl of cornflakes and falls into the sofa.

"Yeah, make my whatever with a side order of prozac and valium." Kyle says quietly as he all but collapses on the couch and looks around, 'feeling' out with his new sense and 'watching' Jennifer move about the kitchen with it. He lays down and closes his eyes, trying to not think of what is going though his mind.

After Jennifer comes back with the food (And perhaps Lorenzo's as well), Kyle sits up and helps her set it all down, making sure no one is holding anything before dropping his bombshell.

"So, given that Coach told all of us to bail and what my .. new found talent indicates.. I'm quessing we're all mutants."

 

[Keia]

Lorenzo Reynolds (HPs: 2/2)

It was an easy drive to Jennifer’s house and Lorenzo was glad that he hadn’t needed to ask for directions. There was enough to worry about with whatever was happening with Kyle to not embarrass himself with Jennifer as well.

Backing into the drive as far as he could (to avoid anyone seeing the car), Lorenzo killed the engine and followed Jennifer into the house.

"Any of you hungry?!

“Nah, Mama Reynolds always makes a huge breakfast for my dad and I before school so I’m not really hungry, though something to drink would be cool. Need a hand?” Lorenzo offered.

Lorenzo looked over the family room, briefly imagining Jennifer and her family enjoying an evening of fun in the room. He grinned for a moment, then stood to look at any pictures or photographs on the walls.

"So, given that Coach told all of us to bail and what my .. new found talent indicates.. I'm guessing we're all mutants."

Lorenzo whipped his head around, with a raised eyebrow and said, “Excuse me? Kyle, even if this is one of you classic jokes, you might want to go easy on the mutant accusations. This is Smalltown, not one of those big cities with the detention areas and the mutant problems.”

'What could he be thinking' Lorenzo thought as he considered Kyle's words.

OOC: Use Telepathy, (unknown to Lorenzo of course), 7 uses remain

 

[Radiant]

It was an easy drive to Jennifer’s house and Lorenzo was glad that he hadn’t needed to ask for directions. There was enough to worry about with whatever was happening with Kyle to not embarrass himself with Jennifer as well.

Backing into the drive as far as he could (to avoid anyone seeing the car), Lorenzo killed the engine and followed Jennifer into the house.


“Nah, Mama Reynolds always makes a huge breakfast for my dad and I before school so I’m not really hungry, though something to drink would be cool. Need a hand?” Lorenzo offered.

Lorenzo looked over the family room, briefly imagining Jennifer and her family enjoying an evening of fun in the room. He grinned for a moment, then stood to look at any pictures or photographs on the walls.

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The wall looks pretty much like in an old series. One big happy family out climbing, swimming or whatever. The most stirking differences are only in the age of the children (depending on the time they where taken) and Jen's ever changing taste of fashion that almost makes her look like a different person on a few.

"Drinks coming right away. And yep you carry this.

She hands him two classes and follows him back to the living room.

"Sorry Kyle, Valium is not on the list but I think you could use something to calm down.

Since her mom allways made enough breakfast to feed a whoke company she just had to warm up stuff in the microwave to produce a decent looking meal in under two minutes. Sometimes she suspects her mom knows she often brings friends then skipping school and leaves the stuff on purpose.

After Jennifer comes back with the food (And perhaps Lorenzo's as well), Kyle sits up and helps her set it all down, making sure no one is holding anything before dropping his bombshell.

"So, given that Coach told all of us to bail and what my .. new found talent indicates.. I'm quessing we're all mutants."

Allways aware of appearacne Jen is quite used to keeping her composure even then surprised so she manages not to drop her glass or look like a speeding bus just hit her. But this time it is an effort.
How can he know?

She looks at him with that slightly raised eyebrow that is one of her most obvious signs of being unhappy and carefully sets her glass onto the table before she answers at all.

"Look Kyle, nothing against you jokes but this is not the time to come up with something like that. The feds are in town and nobody will laugh anymore then we all get weeks of trouble because they start thinking there are mutants here."

Her stare tells him she would like to say a lot more but thinks this isn't the right time.
No reason to get Lorenzo drawn into this.
Of course she has no idea that Kyle knows they are both mutants. And even being one herself she has no intention of sharing that piece of information. The it comes to keeping secrets two is allready a crowd.

 

[kid A]

Eleyna Robertson

Gabe had begun shivering again, obviously the anxiety he felt over his condition not far below the surface.

Realizing she had touched a nerve, Eleyna backed off. When he calmed down, she simply glanced over and smiled reassuringly. "Gabe, don't worry, I'll help you get through this. I guess I just wanted to know if your family knew about it. Do you think you could tell them about it, or would they freak out?" As she asked her final question, she put her right hand on his left hand, in another effort to keep him calm.

She thought to herself that she had no idea what her own parents would do if she came to them with the same news. Her parents had always supported her in everything that she did, but what kind of reaction could anyone hope for with this kind of news? She felt guilty, but she was glad she didn't have to deal with this.

 

[Synchronicity]

Gabriel 'Gabe' Adams, HP 2/2

Realizing she had touched a nerve, Eleyna backed off. When he calmed down, she simply glanced over and smiled reassuringly. "Gabe, don't worry, I'll help you get through this. I guess I just wanted to know if your family knew about it. Do you think you could tell them about it, or would they freak out?" As she asked her final question, she put her right hand on his left hand, in another effort to keep him calm.

She thought to herself that she had no idea what her own parents would do if she came to them with the same news. Her parents had always supported her in everything that she did, but what kind of reaction could anyone hope for with this kind of news? She felt guilty, but she was glad she didn't have to deal with this.

Gabe sat there for a moment, calming himself down, before he spoke.

"My mom's the only family I've got. We kind of drifted out of contact with our other relatives when..when my Dad died."

Gabe looked at the floor for a moment, obviously thinking about his father.

"If Dad was still alive..he'd know what to do. He...he always knew what to do. It's been twelve years..and I still miss him."

Gabe looked up again, wrenching his mind back on topic.

"But my Mom...I don't know. She...I don't think she likes the way they treat...m..people with powers. But...I don't know how she'd take it. I...this last week, since I knew...it's been eating me inside. I mean, look at me!"

Gabe gave a harsh excuse for a laugh.

"Look at me. One week, and I'm going to pieces. I want to tell her so badly..but I don't know if she could handle it. I don't want to hurt her..I don't want anyone getting hurt because of something I did."

Gabe looked at Eleyna again.

"I never told you how I found out, did I? I was in the shower...and I wasn't thinking about anythiing in particular...and I entered that kind of state where your mind just drifts. Then something seemed to click in my head...and next thing I know, there's this pulse or something coming out of my hand, and a load of the tiles on the wall shatter! If I did that to tiles...what could I do to people?"

Gabe said the last part in a whisper, looking at his hands with an expression of trepidation.

"I don't know what to do. I don't know if I can tell my Mom, or if I need to grab some things and leave town, before They find out. I..I didn't ask for this. I..just want my life back.."

(OOC: Darn it's good to have you back, kid A! )