MEETING A MUTANT FRIEND

🌊🌠 CHAPTER 04 🌠🌊

“ So you’re saying, Selena is an Omega mutant?” Alvara asked.

“ Well, we can take it like that” Ben replied.

“ What are the other 5-level mutants?” Hudson asked.

“ We have the Alpha- level mutants, who looks no difference from humans and whose powers are pretty effective in combat plus they have no limitations placed on them as a result of their X-GENE, so they can control their powers pretty well

“ Second is the Beta mutants, who are just like the Alpha’s but have some strange traits that set them apart, like an eye color that doesn’t generally appear in humans. A Beta can pass for humans but they have some limitations imposed on them because of their powers, like not being able to make skin to skin contact with people..

“ Third, the Gamma- level mutants who like the Alpha and Beta mutants are pretty handy in combat. But as a result of their X-GENE, they cannot pass for humans without the use of disguise of some sort. Let’s say they have weird body forms far from that of humans like; possessing elf like ears, fangs and prehensile tails..

“ Fourth, the Delta- level mutants. Like the Alpha and Beta, they can pass as humans at first glance but their powers are more subtle, enough so that an outsider might not notice they have powers. They may go for many years without even realizing they have powers because theirs are limited..

“ The fifth, the Epsilon-level mutants. They have either non- combative powers or no real powers bit like the Gamma, they cannot hide what they are. Most of them are found among Morlocks, a community that chooses to live in the sewer rather than among humans.

“ Sucks” Alvara blurted out immediately.

“ Ok, one more question. Since you said Omega mutants are impossible to kill and that Selena is an Omega mutant who possess immortality, does it mean that she’s still alive, today?” Hudson asked

“ Well, the truth of the matter is that no one knows of her whereabouts after she was recaptured by Ororo Munroe and Jean Gray” Ben replied.

“ Who are those two you mentioned now especially the one you called erm….what was that name again….orolo Moro?” Alvara asked, trying hard to pronounce the name correctly

“ Ororo Munroe” Hudson corrected with an eye roll.

“ Storm was the leader of the Golden ream, the X- force, the Morlocks and Queen of Wakanda. She has the ability to control the climate and atmosphere using the Earth’s own electromagnetic field as a source of her power. She can modify the temperature of the environment, control all forms of precipitation, humidity, generate lightning and other atmospheric phenomenon, including creating tornados, storms, blizzards and hurricanes…

“ Jean Gray one the other hand is considered the highest female Omega mutants. Her high level of telepathy (ability to read and control minds) and telekinesis ( ability to move things around with one’s mind).

“ Yet another question. Where are all these mutants, are they still alive?” Alvara asked.

“ The answer is……. I don’t know. After the incident of the M-Day, the stripping off of nearly all the mutant of their powers by the Scarlet Witch, almost all the mutants lost their powers, just a few got their powers back” Ben explained.

“ Ooh, so there are no more Omega, Alpha, and other level of mutants?” Hudson asked sadly.

“ Of course there are. But one I know for sure is that recently, there are no Omega mutants left on earth or else if maybe a new species is given birth to, which I doubt is possible” Ben replied.

“ But what exactly happened on the M-Day?” Alvara asked.

“ Another story for another day. Both of you should finish up and go to sleep, it’s already getting late” Ben replied.

“ Mehn, mutants histories are interesting, I think I should dig more about it” Alvara said, rubbing her chin.

“ But anyways Ben, are we safe here?” She asked

“ Not until tomorrow” Ben replied standing on his feet.

“ Meaning?” Hudson frowned a brow at him.

“ See ya tomorrow morning” Ben said heading inside.

“ But wait, are we sleeping in the same room?” Alvara asked and Ben stopped on his track.

“ Yep” He replied and continued without looking back.

Hudson and Alvara glared at each other before getting up from the chair.

“ Just so you’ll know. I’ll sleep on the bed, you sleep on the couch” Alvara pointed out making Hudson frown.

“ Why?” He asked with folded arms.

“ Because I said so” Alvara replied and headed to the bedroom.

She slumped to the bed, feeling the warmth and softness of the bed as she spread out her arms and legs wide across the bed.

Hudson made to lie on the bed but Alvara rolled over.

“ What are you trying to do?” She asked.

“ What does it look like I’m trying to do?” Hudson asked.

“ Didn’t you hear what I said earlier or was the English too hard for you to understand?” Alvara asked.

“ Why should I be the one to sleep on the couch?” Hudson asked.

“ I would have let sleep on this bed but too bad I don’t feel like” Alvara said.

“ We’re leaving in the 21st century, it’s a normal for a guy and a girl to sleep together in a bed. Besides many people do make out with strangers, so quit trying to sound like those granny’s in the 80’s” Hudson hissed.

“ Whether we’re in the 21st or 30th century, I seriously don’t care. My policy remains my policy; I don’t share the same comfort with a stranger whether boy or girl” Alvara replied simply.

“ Will you stop being a pain in the ass?” Hudson groaned

“ I love to” Alvara replied, less concerned.

Hudson was already fuming. He tightened his fist trying to calm himself down.

“ Listen..” He growled..

“ For the last time, adjust on the bed or else….

“ Or else what?” Alvara cut him off, staring into his eyes in a daring manner. She didn’t care if there wasn’t much distance between their faces.

They were now firing glares at each other, no one wanting to break the stare.

Alvara raised a brow at him, waiting for him to give up.

“ Listen..” Hudson finally spoke up making Alvara roll her eyes.

“ How about you listen chiseled face. In case you’ve forgotten, I am also a mutant just like you, possessing almost similar powers, so you can’t do a thing” Alvara said.

Hudson bit his lower lips, nodding at what Alvara said.

“ Maybe she is not aware of what I’m capable of doing even without my powers” He thought with a scoff.

“ You can’t do anything, chiseled face so forget it” Alvara said almost immediately climbing back on the bed and Hudson’s eyes widened a bit.

“ Did she just read what’s one my mind?” He thought.

“ Yep, I did” Alvara replied and Hudson glared at her.

“ What the heck.. seriously?” He asked in disbelief.

“ Yep” Alvara replied and Hudson scoffed.

“ This girl is seriously kidding me” He thought.

“ No I’m not. Seriously I can read your mind” Alvara replied.

“ How are you able to do that?” Hudson asked in shock.

“ I don’t know. Just stared at you for a long time and I was able to hear what’s on your mind” Alvara replied.

“ Fuck!” Hudson exclaimed happily. He was wowed.

“ But why can’t I read her mind?” He thought with a frown.

“Cause there’s no way we can possess exactly the same power plus……I’m better than you” Alvara replied.

“ Ok, chill, you’re getting all puffed up” Hudson hissed.

“ Why won’t I?” Alvara bragged.

“ Such a grumpy pig. What does she think of herself?” Hudson scoff inwardly.

“ It’s as simple as I said before, I’m better than you” Alvara replied plainly.

“ Ok, enough, this is getting out of place. Can you quit reading what’s one my mind?” Hudson groaned angrily.

“ I can’t help it” Alvara shrugged.

“ Listen elf, just because you possess telepathy doesn’t mean you should read whatsoever is on my mind, you’re invading by privacy” Hudson pointed out, already getting irritated.

“ Ok, I’ll try. Anyways, time for me to meet the night. Now if you won’t mind not disrupting my sleep” Alvara yawned.

“ And do you seriously think I’ll let you do that if I don’t get to sleep on the bed?” Hudson asked.

“ Oh yes, you already have” Alvara smirked.

“ What do you mean?” Hudson ask with an arched brow.

“ Well take a look at yourself, you’re already lying on the couch on your own accord” Alvara said and Hudson looked down and seriously he was lying in the couch.

He sprang on his feet with widened eyes and Alvara bursted to laughter.

“ How did I get on the couch?” Hudson asked.

“ What did you do to me?” He asked again.

“ Nothing. Maybe you were mesmerized by the fact that I’ve got telepathic power, you didn’t realize when you laid on the couch” Alvara said with a shrug and Hudson glared suspiciously at her. He seriously doesn’t believe her. He’s 💯 sure she did something to him.

“ I already hate her guts” He thought.

Alvara raised her middle finger at him, indicating a ‘fuck you'.

      NEXT MORNING

“ Dad, for the umpteenth time, why do we have to leave this hide out? “ Hudson asked again and Ben stopped on his track. He turned facing him.

“ Haven’t I told you yet, the Sentinels will soon come for us” Ben groaned.

“ But how? I meant l how will they figure out we’re here?” Hudson asked.

“ Sorry Ben but I’ve got the same question as Hudson; how will the Sentinels figure out this hide out. You know it’s is totally impossible to track down this place or else you’re trying to say you’ve got a tracker on you” Alvara said, making Ben groan even the more.

“ How do I explain it to you guys?” H muttered.

“ Anyhow we’ll understand” Hudson replied.

“ Ok, listen. I’ve got this close friend of mine who knows about this hideout and he’s a Sentinel “ Ben finally said.

“ Why will you be close friends with a Sentinel? What…relation do you…have with them?” Hudson asked confused at what Ben said.

“ Just accept it that way, I can’t explain further” Ben replied.

“ Fine, then where are we heading to?” Alvara asked.

“ To the underground. We will be safer there” Ben replied.

“ So where do we start and which underground are you talking about?” Hudson asked.

“ You’ll get to know once we’re there but first of all we’ll have to wait for a friend of my who is a mutant” Ben replied.

“ You have a mutant friend?” Hudson asked, surprised.

“ Yep. Leriel a.k.a Eclipse. We’ve been friends for a year now” Ben replied with a broad smile.

 “ Hmmm, impressive” Alvara muttered and they heard a knock on the door.

“ I’ll go check who it is” Ben said and headed to the door. Opening it, a young guy in a hoodie with the coup covering his hair and his face bowed was standing before him.

The guy looked up and a smile formed on Ben’s lips.

“ Hey buddy” The both greeted each other with a fist bump, hugging each other with only their torso touching.

“ Come on in” Ben offered and the young man complied. One seeing Hudson and Alvara, he flashed them a smile which they returned.

“ You must be Hudson” He said pointing at Hudson.

“ And you must be Alvara, right?” He asked and Alvara nodded firmly.

“ And you must be Leriel” Hudson said.

“ A. K. A Eclipse. Hmm, I think I’ll call you that” Alvara said making Leriel chuckle lightly.

“ You’re quit handsome I must say” Alvara added and Hudson shot her a glare coupled with a snort.

“ Seriously, was that all you could say?” He scoffed.

“ Oops. Looks like someone is getting all green because I didn’t call him handsome” Alvara mocked, making Hudson hiss.

“ Well, he’s quit handsome though, just too annoying” Alvara thought and a smirk formed on Hudson’s lips.

“ You can say that again” He said.

“ Say what? “ Alvara asked.

“ That I’m handsome” Hudson bragged and Alvara frowned a brow at him.

“ Wait a minute. I don’t remember saying that loud, so how were you able to……. …

Alvara gasped loudly.

“ Did you just…….. read my mind? “ She asked.

“ Oh did I?” Hudson grinned at her. Alvara was shocked.

        “ How did he suddenly develop the ability overnight? “

         She thought.

        “ That’s the mystery of life” Hudson replied and Alvara

           glared angrily at him.

         “ Ok, I know telepathy is a cool superpower but it’s

           kinda irritating invading my privacy” She hissed.

        .” Oh, I see who’s talking about privacy. You know you started it first” Hudson snapped.

“ Yeah I know I started it first and now I want to end it…….so stop” Alvara said making Hudson scoff

“ Fine, I’ll try but not a 💯 guaranty” He shrugged.

“ You better, nincompoop” Alvara said.

“ What did you just call me?” Hudson asked.

“ A nincompoop, have a complaint about that?” Alvara asked.

“ How can I, dork” Hudson replied and Alvara glared at him.

“ Dingbat” She spat.

“ Dunce “ Hudson snapped.

“ Dipstick” Alvara snapped back.

“ Galah”

“ Fuckwit”

“ Twat”

“ Fuck face”

“ Wanker”

“ Dipshit”

“ Dumb blonde”

“ Cretin…….

“ Enough!!” Bernard yelled, cutting the two teenagers off.

“ Will you two knock it off?” He yelled and they both glared at each other, crucifying themselves with glares before turning their gaze to Ben.

“ She started it” Hudson blurted out.

“ Oh me? Seriously?” Alvara asked ready to pounce on him.

“ Shut up” Hudson snapped at her

“ You shut up” Alvara snapped back.

“ Fuck you” Hudson snapped.

“ Fuck shit you” Alvara snapped back.

“ Are they always like this?” Leriel whispered to Ben who just watch the two teenagers firing insult at each other with parted lips.