You leaned against the tree you found that was out of the way but also in view of the fire. You had a red cup in your hand filled with whatever Lorna gave you that you haven't drank out of yet. Venom said it was something called moonshine but you had no idea what that was.

Bobby: Hey!

You looked to your left and found Bobby walking your way.

Bobby: Why are you off hiding over here? Don't you know that you're the man of the hour?

You raised a brow.

Y/N: The man of the hour?

Bobby: Well, yeah. You're the legendary Codex's kid. And on tip of that, you're Monster. Everyone here knows who you are.

Seriously? That was news to you. That explains why you felt like everyone's eyes were on you.

Bobby: Dude, you got a prime opportunity here. Go and use it. We can only afford one downer.

Y/N: Who's the other one?

Bobby signaled behind him where you found that Laura girl off on her own. Not even a drink.

Bobby: Go party. You definitely deserved it after what you did today.

He patted your shoulder and headed off to join some of the other students. You ended up looking over to Laura.

Venom: Don't you dare. Jussst walk away for once.

Y/N: You know I can't do that, Ven.

Venom: I know. I jussst wisssh you could.

You pushed yourself off the tree and walked over toward Laura. Lorna noticed and watched you.

Illyana: You think he's going to be successful?

Lorna: I'd sleep with him if he can finish a conversation with her without getting stabbed.

Illyana: If he can somehow get her to smile, I'll join in.

The two girls just laughed.

Like that would happen.

You made it to where Laura was sitting and you put on your best smile.

Y/N: Hey....

Laura: Fuck off.

Y/N: Nice to meet you, too. We haven't had a chance to talk yet.

Laura just sat there and watched the fire. You sighed and looked at the cup. You then held it out towards her.

Y/N: Want a drink?

Laura looked at it then at you.

Laura: Did you roofie it?

Y/N: How would I get a roof in a cup?

Laura looked at you unamused before she realized you were being serious. She slowly took the cup and took a sip. She then turned back to the fire.

Laura: Thank you.

You just nodded.

Y/N: No problem.

You rubbed the back of your neck for a moment.

Y/N: Hey, did I do something to make you mad at me?

Laura shook her head.

Laura: I just....I don't do well with people. Especially people like you.

You placed your hands in your pockets.

Y/N: People like me?

Laura: Your mom is Elise. Everyone knows who that is. Just like how everyone knows who my dad is.

You gave it some thought before it dawned on you.

Y/N: Wait, are you Logan's daughter?

Laura: You get it now?

Y/N: Kinda. Sorry if I made you feel threatened, or something. I, uh, I'm not here to step on any feet or whatever.

Laura looked at the liquid in the cup before she stood up and handed it back towards you.

Laura: I...I'm sorry if I come off as angry or like I have some kind of vendetta against you. Like I said, I have a hard time with people.

You took the cup and smiled.

Y/N: It's no problem. I've dealt with people actually trying to kill me. Plus my caretaker kinda stabs me a lot so some glares kinda just roll off my back.

You took a drink from the cup and immediately felt your throat burn. Oh, that was the shit.

Laura smiled a bit as you passed the cup back towards her. Across the way, Illyana and Lorna watched with their mouths wide open.

Lorna: Huh. Well, shit.

Venom: Not bad, kid.

Monster:
Year 1

You were sitting on top of a desk in Ororo's classroom as she gave you a brief history lesson on the X-Men. Talk about weird.

Ororo: And that was the time your mom worked with Remy to take down the villainous Mister Sinister.

Y/N: Woah.

Hearing all these stories about your mom was incredible. And hearing about the people she worked with was crazy.

Logan: Your mom always likes working with the Cajun for whatever reason. I swear, there was a point she had a thing for him.

Ororo: She did. Before she grew up, of course.

The two laughed while you invisioned what your mom was like when she was your age. She sounds like she had a lot of fun. But Charles did say something that you kept in the back of your mind.

That she kept a lot of things to herself.

Logan: When you took down the Juggernaut, you reminded me of her. She always treated things like a game. Drove Summers crazy.

Y/N: She sounds, interesting. I wish I met her.

Venom: From what I remember, you would've loved her. Sssshe wasss a goof ball too.

Logan: Chuck said you weren't joining the X-Men. Any reason why?

You nodded.

Y/N: The X-Men isn't my legacy. It's my mom's. And I want to be a hero to all people. Not just mutants.

Ororo: And there's nothing wrong with that. But you should also know something about the world.

You watched as she walked over to the board and began to write a word on it. She finished and you read it.

Y/N: Sentinel?

Ororo: Does this word mean anything to you?

You shook your head. Never heard of it before.

Logan: They're mutant hunting machines. Designed for our eradication.

Y/N: Wait, you mean these things are designed to hunt mutants down? What for?

Ororo: Because people fear us. Even after all the good we've done.

People feared Mutants? But why? Cap and Thor had powers. Plus the X-Men helped people. The entire world was filled with mutants.

What was the difference between them and the other super heroes?

Y/N: That sounds awful.

Logan: You better get used to it, kid. The moment people find out that you're a mutant, they'll see you differently. They always do.

Really? That was a thing? Why?

Ororo: That's not necessarily true, Logan. Y/N, the way you choose to present yourself is entirety up to you. You don't need to reveal yourself as a mutant.

Y/N: But, I am. And what's wrong with that? I'm a mutant, Ms Marvel is an Inhuman, Wanda is a witch....

Logan: Back it up for a moment, kid. You just say Wanda? As in Wanda Maximoff?

You nodded.

Y/N: Well, she's kinda a clone. Maybe? I accidentally created her when I tried to help the other Wanda, the Scarley Witch Wanda, with her thing and...

Logan: You trust her?! After what she did to us?

Ororo: Logan.

Logan: No, Storm. This is crossing the line even for him.

Y/N: What? What are you talking about?

Ororo gently pushed Logan back and turned to you.

Ororo: Y/N, Wanda is...unliked among the mutant community. Ever since M-Day.

M-Day?

Logan: She uttered those damn words. "No More Mutants".

Y/N: Wait, what happened?

Ororo: M-Day resulted in a lot of mutants losing their powers. Wanda Maximoff was the one responsible.

Wanda did that? What for? Why did it seem like mutants were just getting the shit end of the stick around here?

Y/N: Well, that might have been Wanda but this Wanda is different. She's not the same one you know.

Logan: Doesn't matter. We don't associate with the enemy.

Logan walked out of the room leaving just you and Ororo. You turned to her.

Y/N: Is that true? Is all of this true?

Ororo sighed and crossed her arms.

Ororo: Yes. Sadly it is. But, ignore Logan. Your life is your own. If you want to be friends with this Wanda, then you can be. If you don't want to be known as a mutant, than that is just fine to.

She placed a hand on your shoulder.

Ororo: I think we should get some food. Lunch is almost done. Eat something.

Ororo patted your shoulder and headed out of the room. You sat there, alone, and thought about what they said.
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Charles: How are things going for you, Y/N?

You shrugged.

Y/N: Good? I mean, I don't think Laura hates me. Lorna and Bobby have been pretty nice, too.

Charles: I see. That's good to hear.

He took a sip of his tea while you rubbed your hands together. You were in his office where he offered you tea and sandwiches. Pretty good. They kinda tasted like Miles'.

Charles: Logan also told me about your relationship with Wanda Maximoff.

Y/N: Awesome.

You shook your head.

Y/N: You gonna lecture me too?

Charles: There's nothing to lecture you about. Logan can be, hostile against those who hurt people he considers family. I'm sure you can understand.

Y/N: Wanda is considered to be my family.

Charles: And there isn't anything wrong with that.

Y/N: Then why do people keep bringing it up?

Charles gave it some thought before he sighed.

Charles: Y/N, I believe Ororo had told you about the Sentinels. How Mutantkind is often feared, and hunted. It's why I found this school. To give others a chance to pave their own path.

Y/N: Yeah, she told me about that. And she made sure to tell me all of this after she got done telling me about all the fun adventures my mom went on. And I'm guessing she did that so that I can see that my mom was a hero to mutants. Not everyone.

Charles looked at you before he nodded.

Charles: Yes. Your mother left a legacy behind. That includes you.

Venom: You good, kid? I can throw the cripple down sssome ssstairsss if you want.

Y/N: That was my mother's legacy. Not mine. Mine is with the Program. I'm going to be a hero for everyone. Not just mutants.

Charles smiled slightly.

Elise: This is my chance to do good for everyone. I have to take it.

How odd that history tends to repeat itself.

Charles: I see. That's why you turned down the offer to join the X-Men.

You nodded.

Y/N: Yeah. I, I know that you guys think I belong here but I don't. My place is with the Avengers and the Program.

Charles: Very well. Would you like some more tea?

You shook your head as you stood up.

Y/N: I'll pass, thank you. I think I'm gonna go for a walk.

Charles watched as you walked out of his office. You really were just like your mother in more ways than you thought.
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Lorna: Y/N!

You stopped walking when you heard your name. You turned around and found Lorna and Illyana heading your way.

Y/N: Yo.

Lorna: Hey, dude. What's with the long face?

You just shrugged.

Y/N: Just thinking. What are you two up to?

Illyana: Enjoying the day. Mind if we join you on your walk?

You shook your head and they walked alongside you.

Lorna: So, what are you thinking about?

Y/N: My mom's legacy. She was one of the original X-Men and now I'm starting to think everyone expects me to live up to it. But I'm not an X-Men.

Lorna and Illyana looked at each other. They definitely knew that feeling.

Illyana: Well, it's not all that bad. I mean, you're pretty powerful. Plus I can see your magical aura. You're definitely something impressive regardless of who your mom is.

Lorna: I know, right? You were so badass against Juggernaut.

You blushed a bit as you rubbed the back of your neck.

Y/N: No. It was nothing.

Illyana: Handsome and modest.

Lorna: Talk about a catch.

You laughed nervously as you asked Venom what to do.

Venom?

Ven?
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Was he seriously asleep?!

Lorna suddenly linked her arm with yours and pulled you a bit closer to her.

Lorna: Say, you have the guest quarters to yourself, right?

Y/N: Uh...

Illyana suddenly got your other arm and smiled.

Illyana: Why don't we go hang out in there? You can tell us all about that Program you're apart of.

They began to pull you back towards the mansion while your brain short fused as you tried to think about what to say and do.

Y/N: Venom?!
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Sam sat in the couch watching TV with Widow when he suddenly got a feeling. He sat up and looked around.

Widow: You okay, kid?

Sam: I sense pride.

There was a thump at the balcony and Miles rushes in, half changed in his costume.

Miles: You felt it too?!

The elevator dinged and Danny ran into the room.

Danny: Fist Bros, where is Y/N?

The boys all looked at each other before their eyes went wide.

Fist Bros: ALL HAIL Y/N!
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Venom: Kid?

You groaned as you turned your head.

Venom: Y/N?

You just sniffed and pulled whatever you had in your arm closer.

Venom: WAKE UP!

Y/N: Gah?!

Your eyes shot open to the night's darkness that filled the room. You slowly moved to sit up, but found yourself instead being kept down by something else.

Y/N: Venom? Why can't move?

Venom: You tell me! Why do you keep getting laid when I'm assssleep?!

Wait, what? You managed to sit up and look at the two figures laying in either side of you. Oh. Oh. What a fucking life you have.

Venom: That'ssss three in a week, kid. Three! I'm ssso proud but you gotta sssslow down!

Y/N: No. No I don't think I will.

Venom: Well, I tried. Have fun!

Venom returned to your arm just as Lorna sat up. She smiled as she ran a hand through her hair.

Lorna: Well well, look who's awake.

You smiled a bit.

Y/N: So, is this an X-Men thing?

Lorna: Nah. More like we're people of our word.

What did that mean?

Lorna: So, you gonna go on our training exercise tomorrow?

Y/N: What exercise?

Lorna: We go up to the woods and make our way to the top of the mountain. It's more of a survival kind of thing. We're not allowed to use our powers.

Y/N: Oh. That actually sounds like fun.

Lorna just laughed to herself as she leaned on your shoulder.

Lorna: Ah, you're too precious. I'll corrupt you yet.

Y/N: What?

Lorna: Nothing. Now either go to sleep, or I'll put you to sleep.

She suddenly kissed you which made you smile.

Y/N: I'm, not really tired.

Lorna: I can fix that.

Okay, so being a mutant had its ups and downs.

But that exercise thing did sound like fun.

Oh, what could possibly go wrong?