Sororum

There was always something grand about driving alone, just the serene silence was enough to remind me of the good facts with not having my sister around. It was just a pure simplistic state that you needed to be in every once in a while, you didn't have to think of all the bad or good in your life; just concentrate on which path you wanted to take. No dark thoughts carved their way in to my brain; this was a state I always wanted to be in. A state where feelings did not control you.

I had been travelling well over a week now, turns out the location that Magneto resided in was about halfway across the world from where Xavier's Mansion actually is. I had taken any means of transport to get here and dreaded the return back to where I came from. I knew I was getting ever closer though, the fact that I could see the large building was my first clue.

The bright orange sunset was deepening in to a starry blue as time ticked away, I had a plan set out for what I was going to do. I would go in, locate her room and then take her with me. My mind kept telling me that she would have had enough of this educational bullshit and so would practically jump on the car seat in seconds with a grin on her face. She never liked school and I believe this is basically a school full of freaks like us, which makes it even worse. You think human bullies are bad, imagine if they had powerful abilities.

I came to a stop a few feet away from the gate, deciding to walk the rest of my way and sneakily break in, I didn't want Charles to know I had been, he probably would read my mind and find out my plan. I did have a fear deep inside that I was underestimating his powers and he probably knew I was already here, of course I did the usual and pushed all those worries to the back of my head. I didn't have time for them.

This place was very protected, a large wall covered the whole place and prevented me from even climbing over. I sighed melodramatically as I realized I'll have to tire myself out by using the best of my ability, looks like I had to defy gravity. This always tired me out because I had to use full concentration. And with a mind riddled with all these thoughts, it is rather hard.

I breathed in and out repeatedly, trying to set my mind on defying the rules of gravity, rebelling against the strong hold that kept me on the ground. In a matter of minutes I found myself already on the other side of the building, allowing my mind to finally sweep up useless thoughts instead of that single idea. I dropped to the floor with a thud, not spending any time on concentrating on the pain that blasted through my ankle when I had landed uncomfortably.

The garden which I had landed inside seemed empty enough, I ran across while trying to stay hidden in the shadows. I had a plan for what I would say and do if I was caught, but I much preferred doing this anonymously. I didn't need to use my mutation to locate Fera, because of our mutation and years of being around each other, we had both managed to grow a sixth sense for where we were. Sometimes it was helpful, other times it was just annoying.

Even though the building was large; I still manage to find her room from outside of the mansion. The difficult part was getting inside, I knew I'd have to climb the building and I was still unsure whether I had enough effort inside of me to bother with such a task of climbing up the side of some massive building. Then I remembered that this is for the greater good, this is for my sister. Putting all matters aside I grabbed onto a brick and slowly began to pull myself up, locating edges of stones that were sticking out so I could use them as a base for my feet.

The climbing was very painful, my ankle kept screaming in a fury of burning pain, my teeth gritting with every shift I had to make.

Soon enough I found myself at her window, she was asleep in what looked like to be a very comfortable bed. Pity I would have to destroy her blissful state. I used my ability to manoeuvre the window handle, making it lift off the lock. Continuing then to open the window and not-so-gracefully climb inside. Another thud and another searing pain in my leg.

"All for my sister." I repeated to myself as I waited for the pain to go away. I examined the room in the meantime, finding a set of sweaty tracksuits and others torn. I suppose she has been practicing with her power, and the conclusion was that it was not going as well as she planned. This was perfect and very helpful when coming to the plan.

I tip-toed towards the bed, not really understanding my slow movements considering that I was about to wake her up anyway. All it took was one shook when she instinctively shot up with cat claws extending from her slightly now furry fingers. "Animus?" She questioned tiredly as she saw my face.

"Get up now, we're leaving." I was quick with the orders, expecting her to do as she was told.

"What?" She slowly transformed her hand back to normal and rubbed her forehead while pouting. "I don't want to leave."

I sighed at how difficult she was being, I didn't like how this place was changing her. "You’re tired, now get up and pack whatever you need, we need to leave soon."

She removed herself from the bed and stood apprehensively in front of me, examining me at first with sad eyes. She hadn't seen me in ages, I knew that she wanted to hug me and tell me everything. That was the usual protocol when we were far away from each other for a long time. Of course this was different, we had never separated over an argument before. "I don't want to leave; this place is good for me." Fera was trying to explain, "it would be good for you as well, if they can help me I'm sure they can help with your problem."

Did she even realize what she had just said? My mind was trying to blame it on sleep deprivation, but I knew from the look she was giving that she was completely serious. "It isn't a problem, it only happened once!" I began yelling before realizing where I was, soon transforming my voice from a yell to a whisper. "Stop with this stupid dream, this place isn't doing anything for you. Now hurry up, I want to leave." Because she had rebelled against packing I began to collect numerous clothing.

She noticed what I was doing and every time I placed something down she would put it back in the drawers. "Well I don't." She spoke with a new found attitude, "this place is helping me so much! Why can't you expect that, I thought you were my sister?"

My heart ached, my stomach began to quench. This was a new found sadness, indescribable in every way. I felt like a hand was gripping my lungs and squeezing tightly, tears sprung to my eyes. This wasn't happening. This wasn't happening. This wasn't happening. This was happening.

"Animus," her hand gripped my arm when she noticed the frown form on my face.

I flinched and pulled my hand away, how dare she. She was choosing a school that would only fail her, over the sister that protected her for years. I was heartbroken, I could literally feel the heart inside of me beginning to freeze under layers of ice. "Don't touch me. I'm not your sister anymore." The words were spat from my lips, selfish and violent thoughts carving in to my skull. Taking over every other thought.

"Please just listen to me for a second!" She yelled in a whisper, "Charles has been a huge help, I haven't transformed in to an animal for ages. I've never felt happier." She was using a dream-like tone.

Never been happier? Was I really that bad?

The look on her face was continuously destroying my insides, she was truly happy here. And I was in the way, I was stopping her from achieving full serenity. I thought I came here to take her to the right side, the side that I thought held most justice. Now I know that I was wrong, destiny had sent me here for a completely different reason. My reason for being here, was to set her free.

It was taking so much courage to do what I was about to do, my hand touched hers and I moved closer. The embrace we shared was both happy and sad, it signified that the argument was over... and it also signified that this would be our last meeting as sisters. I kissed her forehead and held her head in both my palms, and then I began to wipe away all memories of me.

She will remember her whole past, the bullies, running away, our parents, everything. Except me.

Her body began to fall as she faded in and out of consciousness. Finally expecting faint, she became limb in my arms. I placed her back in to the comfortable bed and moved the cover over her cold body. Another kiss to the forehead and I left her, Fera would be fine without me.

I decided to walk through the school this time, my ankle wouldn't be able to take another fall. Besides, I wanted to have a look at what institution my sister would be raised inside. It had a medieval theme and I must say, it suited Charles' personality very much.

The first thought that came through my mind when I came to the bottom of the staircase was 'speak of the devil and he shall appear.' There in the middle of the grand corridor sat Charles in the metal wheelchair, he was dressed in pajamas and the brown hair was a scruffy mess on top of his head. "Hello." My voice was unusually quiet, a lump in my throat seemed to prevent it being any louder.

"You did the right thing," he assured me while sending a small smile towards me. I once again looked through his memories, now seeing new ones. Ones of Fera in training, she seemed distracted and we both knew that the distraction was all on me. Hopefully now I was non-existent in her world, she will finally be able to win control over her mutation.

"I know I did, or else I wouldn't have done it." Just because we had gotten an agreement didn't mean that I would have to be nice to the man. He simply laughed at my reaction and ignored the snarl in my tone. "Please take good care of her."

Again the sadness took over and swallowed my insides, making me become quiet and tearful, a emotion I would much rather avoid. "With my life," he replied. That was a good enough answer for me, I just wish it was simple enough for me to also forget her existence. "Please take good care of Eric."

He knew? My eyes connected with him, a glare forming when I realized he had also gone through my mind. It was only fair though I suppose. "With my life." I repeated again, it was true that I was going to stick on Magneto's side; his charms seemed to have reeled me in.

Those were the last words I spoke to Charles before I left, I didn't move far though. Just for that night I decided to stick in my car and keep a watchful eye on the building. Trying to find closure in the fact that she would be safe in his mansion. Once sunset came, I had had enough and knew it was time for me to rest. I had just enough money for one night at a motel before I take the long journey back to base.