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Chapter Three ―
Do you wanna be the hero?

SVETLANA ROMANOFF SAT IN HER DORM ROOM WITH HER DORM MATE, JOSEFINA DIAZ WHO WAS KNOWN by her nickname "Josie". Josie was practicing her Agrokinesis, which was the ability to control flowers, vines, and other earthly things. Svetlana turned her head at Josie as Josie made vines cover their walls before she made them go away again. 

Svetlana shook her head with a smile as there was a soft knock on their door. Svetlana looked over at Josie with a raised eyebrow who just shrugged her shoulders at her. Lana sighed and stood up, walking over to the door and opening it, seeing Nathen Rogers staring back at her. He was in the school's uniform and he looked very confused about what he was doing.

"Charles said that me and you had the same classes and I have no idea where I am going" he spoke, pressing his lips into a thin line as he stared at her. Svetlana rolled her eyes and smiled, reaching over and grabbing her backpack, throwing it over her shoulder. Josie stared at her roommate with a raised eyebrow mouthing the words "Cute guy alert" which made Svetlana give her a "Quit it" look before she stepped out of their dorm. 

"So, have you ever practiced your powers before Nathen?" Svetlana asked as they walked beside each other in the dormitories hallway, passing by students who were talking. "No, not really" Nathen admitted, looking down at his shoes as he walked beside Svetlana. "Well, you are now" She smiled, as they walked down a flight of steps, passing by a student by the name of Jean Gray. 

Nathen and Svetlana had most of their classes together, their first four periods were standard classes, like English, math, science, and history then it would shift to classes that helped them strengthen their power. Nathen was amazed by the other kid's power, especially Svetlana's. Her powers were purple, and you could actually see them. the way she would move things with her hand, or how she would just twirl her magic around her fingers like it was nothing captivated him.

When it was time for Nathen to show off his powers, he hesitated, he didn't want people to think he was dangerous, but Svetlana thought his powers couldn't have been that bad.

"I probably shouldn't" Nathen spoke as Aleksandr pushed him to the middle of the room, shaking his head at the boy. "But you are, now, show us what you can do, Nathen Rogers" Aleksandr stepped back, gesturing his hand for him to step forward and be the star of the show. Nathen took a deep breath before closing his eyes.

When he opened them, they were glowing blue, and lightning ignited at the end of his finger which moved throughout his hand. He let out a gush of energy, flickering the power off throughout the training room gym which made everyone gasp, before shooting lightening at the wall which made everyone bend down 

Aleksandr stood up and walked over to him, clapping his hands together. "That was awesome Nathen!" Aleksandr said, slapping his hand on Nathen's back gently. Nathen looked over at Aleksandr, his eyes going back to their original color as he stared at the boy beside him. "Uh thanks.." he said awkwardly with his arms crossed over his chest.

During lunchtime, Nathen looked around the cafeteria for a place to sit, before Aleksandr walked up beside him, wrapping his arm around Nathen's neck. "follow me, and I will lead you to the cool kid's table" Aleksandr spoke with ease, leading Nathen to the outside area of the Cafeteria. When Nathen stepped outside, he saw Svetlana sitting with Francisca and Josie, their arms were crossed over their chest when a boy sat down next to Svetlana. 

"Listen, let me tell you the day I am having" Francisca spoke before noticing Nathen, she smirked and leaned over, and started whispering to Svetlana. "I think lover boy sees you" She giggled which made Svetlana roll her eyes softly at her. 

"So Nathen... how old are you" Josie asked, crossing her arms over her chest and leaning over. Nathen was taken back and he rubbed his hands on his pants. "I'm fifteen" he spoke, which made everyone look over at each other. "He was always put in ice so it prolonged his aging" Aleksandr spoke up, taking a bite of the sandwich that was on his lunch tray.

After lunch, Svetlana and Nathen sat inside the library together. Nathen watched as Svetlana sat down next to him with a few books placed in her hands that were about Telekinses. He was curious, why did Svetlana need books in Telekinses? And what exactly was her power?

"Uh, what exactly is your power Svetlana?" Nathen asked, tilting his head to the side slightly as he crossed his arms over his chest. Svetlana looked over at him, a small smile forming on her face. "My powers... they are different from my brother. I can lift things with my hands, wrap reality, teleportation, just a lot" Svetlana explained as she looked back down at her book.

"There is a girl who is a part of the Avengers, her name is Wanda and we have the same powers just... a different color" She explained further, sitting back in the seat. Nathe was intrigued by this, there was a mutant that was part of the Avengers and she didn't go to Xavier's school. "Why doesn't she go here?" He asked her plainly, Svetlana turned her head and looked at Nathen, before rasing up. 

"Wanda is too old plus, she likes the compound" Svetlana smiled explaining to Nathen the situation with Wanda. Nathen listened, his eyes staying on Svetlana's face the entire time as she explained the situation to him, feeling her when she brought up Wanda's brother Pietro. 

Later, Nathen walked Svetlana back to her dorm, his eyes on the ground. "Listen, when the Avengers program was finally pushed into action, Nick Fury decided that their kids needed their program" Svetlana began talking, stopping in the middle of the hallway. "It's called the Young Avengers program. Me, my brother, your sisters, Freja and her brother Viserys, Carter, Reagan, Malachi, and Francisca are all part of the team. we think you should join us" She finished, stepping in front of Nathen. 

Nathen looked down, his blue eyes scanning the floor before looking back up at Svetlana. "it's nice that you offered but... I'm afraid i am not a hero" Nathen spoke under his breath which made Svetlana cross her arms over her chest. "It doesn't matter if you were held hostage by Hydra. My mother is a living example of how not all heroes are always going to be good heroes" Svetlana explained, stepping further in front of Nathen. 

"Now, the question is Nathen. Do you wanna be the hero?" She asked, her eyes scanning his face as he looked at her. Nathen thought for a moment, that being a hero meant everything to him, it was something that his dad and sisters were which was a hero. He was good and he knew this but he didn't want to give in to a sudden happiness that could be destroyed. 

But, he wanted to be a hero, he wanted to be the good guy and not a puppet for Hydra. "Yes, i want to be the hero Svetlana" He spoke, looking into her blue eyes. Nathen's words made Svetlana smile and nod her head. 

"Welcome to the team, now you need a new name" Svetlana spoke, her arms still crossed over her chest. "How about... Black bolt" Nathen responded, his mind was racing as he looked down at Svetlana. He was finally at peace.

A/N: HELLO GUYS! It's been a while but I'm here lol! I hope you guys enjoy this chapter and feel free to like and comment your opinions! I love you all so much! stay warm, stay safe, and stay dry! <3 Abby