Thread: X-Men: The New Breed (Snape & Jaqueline)

Get up freak! ,the boy said right before kicking Travis in the ribs hard. Everyone that had gathered around to witness Travis' daily beating erupted with laughter as Travis continued to take a beating. The fights were never fair it was always at least a four on one assault and Travis wasn't a very big kid, not like the kids that beat on him anyway. Travis didn't know why he was a target for such abuse but he couldn't change it either way so he just let it happen after a while, he didn't even attempt to run knowing that when he got caught and he usually did the beating would be ten times worse. The next kick came even harder making Travis lose his breath for a moment, Look at this little faggot, get up and defend yourself you little bitch ,the boy taunted Travis yet again. Travis knew that the jerk and his friends were going to let him up but it was just so they could knock him back down. Angry, Travis got on his hands and knees then slammed his fist against the ground before getting up. Everything went silent then a loud crash made Travis jump, he stood up and looked around. Everyone who had been gathered around him were now laying in various places at least fifteen feet away from him. Some were bleeding pretty badly and others weren't moving at all. Travis swallowed hard and took one last look around before running off. As he ran he contemplated going home but he thought better of it, his parents although they loved him would never understand and would probably think he was crazy and lock him in the loony bin. When Travis got to the train station he bought a ticket that would take him far away from where he was. He boarded the train and took a seat in the back away from most of the people he tried to keep his face as hidden as possible just in case word got out about his little incident. Travis I've been looking for you ,a man's voice stated softly. Travis could feel his palms getting sweaty and his heart start to race, he was screwed the cops were called and he was gonna be put in prison for what he did. Don't worry Travis I'm not here to arrest you I'm here to help you ,the man said. Travis looked over after hearing the man's words, How did you know what I was thinking? Travis asked curiously. The man gave him a soft smile before speaking again. My name is Charles Xavier and I'm just like you, I have a gift and so do many others at my school ,the man stated. School? Travis questioned. Yes, a school or people just like me and you, I promise to protect you and help you control your gifts Travis all you have to do is come with me ,Xavier stated still smiling kindly at the young man. How did you find me? Travis asked. It wasn't hard Travis your mind was racing and I could read you very easily ,Xavier said. Travis opened his eyes and sighed, his mind brought him back to that day often and every time he thought about it he felt bad. He wondered if any of those kids died that day after he sent them flying across the football field and if they had he would never know, he had run away like a coward. Travis never meant to hurt anyone, in fact he never really had it in him to hurt anyone but he couldn't control what happened on that day. He tried to convince himself everyday that it was just an accident and he wanted to believe everyone was okay but he couldn't, he remembered wanting those kids that were beating on him to get hurt right before he sent them flying and he couldn't help but think that his anger is what brought all this on. He got up out of his bed and began to roam around the mansion like he usually did when he couldn't sleep. Travis had been in the school for five years and within those five years he had learned how to control his powers quite well with the help of Xavier and the rest of his staff. Travis was thankful that Xavier had found him for if he didn't then Travis may have hurt others not knowing how to control his powers. He made his way into the kitchen to grab a drink. When he looked in the fridge there wasn't any soda in there, sighing he walked over to the pantry and grabbed a twelve pack and brought it back over to the fridge and began to load it in. When he was finished he opened one of the cans and looked at it funny, he hated warm soda. Just as he was about to take a sip he heard footsteps making him turn and look at the doorway. Hey Iceman ,Travis stated seeing the young man walk in. Can't sleep either? No I just got a lot on my mind right now with Rogue and all the missions everything's just getting so stressful ,Iceman said in response. When he went to go into the fridge to grab a soda Travis looked at him, Just as a warning all the soda in there is piss warm I just put some new one's in there ,Travis stated. With a smile Iceman grabbed a can and cooled it with his powers, he then grabbed Travis' can and cooled his as well. Thanks man ,Travis said taking a sip from his soda. He sighed with content as the refreshing cold liquid went down his throat. After talking with Iceman for a little while Travis made his way out of the kitchen and continued to roam. He sipped on his soda as he walked down the halls. On nights like these when he couldn't sleep Travis liked to go to a place that only a few people went to clear his head. He made his way to the elevator and took it all the way up to the roof. When the door opened he walked out onto the roof and sat down in one of the chairs he had brought up there for when he just wanted to sit out on the roof away from the rest of the students. As he sat there he practiced making his shield, it was the only power that needed a lot of work and he wanted to get it down so that if he needed it he could use it.