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Post by Petra on Jul 6, 2009 8:29:09 GMT -5
(Tag: Magneto)
Petra strolled along the trail of the Park, her hands in her pockets while reminicising the times she had spent here. For over three years Petra had resided her, well, lived. With her abilities she had created rock caves and shelters, trying desperately to avoid being arrested or sent to juvenile detention centers for the accidental crimes she had commited. She had made a home here and to tell you the truth she missed it. Being outdoors and surviving had driven Petra, she would not be the girl today if she hadn't gone through it all, it was what made her who she was, a fighter.
After exiting the path and taking her own route through the park, Petra soon stumbled across an old cave which she had created to suit her and her needs. She smiled with delight and soon remembered what she had left behind so many years ago. Were they still here? With a quickened pace she entered the cave, memories of her time here soon flooding back. As she moved towards the back of the shelter she extended her hand and began to pull out the large rock with the intials P.K scribed into it - Petra Kristensen. Tossing the stone to the ground a look of delight wiped across her face as she reached inside, clutching the contents of small hole. Diamonds. Tonnes of diamonds which she had created from Cole lay inside the crevice. She had used these to make money until she was caught out and arrested by the police. The fact they were still here surprised Petra, she had forgotten all about them.
Deciding to keep them as souvieners, Petra began to place them in her purse, only to be disrupted by the voice of a familiar enemy.... Magneto.
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Post by Magneto on Jul 6, 2009 10:05:27 GMT -5
his distinct voice was one you only needed to hear once. It took a hold of you. Captured your attention"well, well aren't those extraordinary. And to think, you made them from the very earth itself. One of we mutants more beautiful gifts"Magneto allows her to turn and face him"don't be alarmed, I mean you no harm. Nor do I intend in harming you in anyway. Instead I come bearing an opportunity. Your entire adult life, you spent questioning about whether you killed or could have saved your parents. Using your power, you gift to survive. It made you strong. But you always felt regret. Felt alone. So this is my opportunity to you. Join the Brotherhood. Now, before you speak. I want you to think this through. I'm not coming here to work on your emotional state about your past, no-no. I'm coming here to tell you what if your parents perishing is the best thing that could of happened to you? Do you think they would have treasured and loved you as your evolved form? Do you think they would have fended off the neighbors, bigots and filth that would have come to your family home to destroy you because you are better than them? My dear, Charles Mansion is a very tempting place. It has a wonderful choice of luxuries. But its an illusion. Do you really believe that the same people who bring us in to this world, turn on us for helping them and evolving quicker than they are going then re-change their mind to wanting to welcome you back? Knowing that on the very ground they wake you can turn to rubble!" Magneto was getting very passionate as he spoke, rising as he went on. But in not trying to scare the young woman he settled again and calmed for a moment "I'm asking you to fight for who you are. For your people. So you can stand and say I belong. I believe in fighting fire with fire. I wish at the very least my dear, you will consider this" although this was alot to take on. Magneto was trying to show he was treating her like an adult. Not like a child, not like a student. Magneto wanted her to learn to develop her powers. If that meant some insect got killed in the process...so be it
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Post by Petra on Jul 6, 2009 11:34:49 GMT -5
Cautiously, Petra pivoted on her heel to face the aging man who stood before her, the man who was considered her sworn enemy. Petra was new to the world of mutants but had heard many stories of this man while at Xavier's Institute. She understood he led the Brotherhood, a group notably evil and the opposing team of the X-Men. It was advised by the Professor's that they avoid the Brotherhood at all costs, however, Petra was now in a situation with little room to flee and was now forced to take heed of the man's words. Although it was clear the man oozed superiority and power, Petra was unphased, infact she found him quite alluring and listened closely to what he said. Those words he spoke were all too true, she had always wondered if she could have saved her parents, if she had would she still feel so alone?
"Join the Brotherhood" The propositioned echoed throughout her mind, was he really offering her a position in his group, the same group that she had been taught to despise. No, she wouldn't do it, she wouldn't join them. Then the man continued his speech causing Petra to question her motives and loyalty. What if her parents death had been her saviour? Both her mother and father hated mutants, they had always made that clear. When the news would come on noting of another mutant story, their parents would kick off, branding those sort 'vile creatures who should be exterminated'. Perhaps it was a good thing they were out of her life? What would have they done if they discovered she carried the mutant gene?
As the man rose from the ground below, Petra's snapped out of her thoughts and her eyes followed him. What on earth was she thinking? No! She could never desert the X-Men, they had saved her once before, she could never betray them. "Never will I join you!" Petra sneered, placing herself in a defensive position. She raised her hands and readied herself for attack, if the man didn't leave she would be forced to make him..
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Post by Magneto on Jul 6, 2009 12:21:11 GMT -5
Magneto smirked a devilish smirk "why my dear, I can't say I'm surprised this is your instant reaction. You have had for more nonsense fed to you than truth. Which I why I will once again say these words to you so they can swirl in that beautiful mind of yours. Your parents robbed from you, left to face the world on your own with a power you know little about controlling. Not just some average power like imploding things, exploding things or having the ability to destroy things. You my dear, have a very rare and special gift. You have the ability to manipulate. You can transform the simplest of the of things on this very planet. Dirt and stone...and turn them into whatever you wish, even diamond. Truly remarkable. If you alter a few details my dear, you must just find that your story doesn't differ to much from a certain other mutant. This is a life altering journey you are on the brink of. Not a simple task to swap sides. Going from this...to the mansion. If I was a weaker man I may have joined you. You think about that story and that other mutant" Magneto turns to leave and stops three steps away. He glances back over his right shoulder "...you know, I have always loved diamonds. May I have one?" Magneto then turned to face her and held out his hand palm side up, hoping she would hand him a diamond
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Post by Petra on Jul 6, 2009 13:23:44 GMT -5
There it was again, those man's words that somehow penetrated all that was good about her. His calming voice enticed her further into his speech, his words managed to twist her thoughts. Unfourtunately for Petra his manipulation went unseen and she began to question herself yet again. This man seemed so different than the X-Men had described him. He was no monster, far from it, he was a man who spoke truth. Magneto could understand Petra, no one could ever relate to what she had been through... until now. Was joining the Brotherhood so bad? Being a mutant was something to proud off, not ashamed off. Perhaps reigning superior over the human race was what was needed to finally bring order to the world, to put all those who mutant-haters to rest, only then could she be at peace.
Something in the back of her mind triggered and she pushed those thoughts out of her mind. Charles Xavier and his motives was what she believed in, wasn't it? "I will never join your cause Magneto" she said, her tone stern and forceful although some uncertainty present. The Brotherhood leader began to edge away and Petra released a sigh of relief. Thinking she had seen the back of the man for now, he soon turned and commented on the diamonds that she had emptied into her purse upon his arrival. Petra could hardly refuse a man of this caliber what he wanted, and afterall, she could make them any time she wanted. As she reached in her clutch bag she pulled out a handful of the diamonds and watched as they reflected the evening sunshine that beamed into the cave. Nodding, Petra extended her hand and dropped the gems into his possession, her finger tips touching his palm. As her skin touched his a strange sensation entered her body and a feeling of familiarity and righteousness flodded her. After this feeling passed she quickly bolted away and looked deep into the man's eyes, could she really be a part of the Brotherhood?
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Post by Magneto on Jul 6, 2009 14:06:58 GMT -5
Magneto raised his hand to his chest to admire the diamonds. A smile grew on his face [/i] "marvelous. Thank you young lady. You are going to make someone very happy with these" Magneto turned to leave and again only got as far as three or four steps before stopping again[/i] "I have two wishes that I hope you can promise me for the next time we meet. The first is to remember you are a mutant. Never tremble. You are a god amoung insects. Secondly, if you ever feel...alone...abandoned...and betrayed you will remember you are not alone" Magneto then begins to walk away again[/center] [TBCB or Ended by Petra]
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Post by Petra on Jul 7, 2009 9:32:29 GMT -5
Petra listened to the man's advice and simply nodded to his words. Her eyes followed him as he exited the caves and soon became out of sight. With alot to think about Petra slouched down against the rock wall and ran both hands through her hair. It was descision time...
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