Lydia's POV
When I went back, it was the year 1983 and I was in my room at Charles Xavier's school. I worked as a psych teacher for the upperclassmen. I left the room and went to the professor's office.
"Silent Dolphin" I said as I opened the door. The code phrase caused the man to look up from his book. We use that code when one of us comes back.
"What is it now, Lydia?"
"Future you wants me to conduct a sting operation on Erik. I have to convince him that my thoughts on the human race have changed." I informed him.
"Double-agent style, aye? But why you?" He questioned, rolling his wheelchair out from behind his desk.
"Well... no matter what side I seem to choose, Erik always trusts me. Even in the future." Charles gave the "I guess you're right" nod.
"Alright, I'll give the announcement that your class is cancelled until further notice."
I showed up at the mountain base where Erik was hiding and knocked on the entrance. The large door slowly opened and there he was. The problematic friend-enemy of Charles.
"Lydia... come inside." Erik requested without asking questions. He was exactly how I remembered and just as handsome in his youth (when you're my age, you learn to appreciate the mature look of an older fellow.) I walked in and carried a bag at my side, full of belongings. "Just couldn't stay away, now could you?" Erik cockily smirked. Now I remember why I kept my distance.
"Actually, my foggy mind has cleared. I'm prepared to join your cause." I told him. It may not be my best trait, but I was a beautiful liar.
"I always knew you'd come around. But tell me... why the sudden change of heart?" He wondered. Now was the time to break out my ability to put Mr. Lehnsherr in the palm of my hand.
"Mortal boy did me wrong. Couldn't handle my true self. I guess you could say I need to be around someone who... appreciates... my abilities." I explain, spinning on my heels to the last syllable of my sentence. I now had him wrapped around my finger. All I have to do from this point forward is keep him under control. Testosterone... tricky hormone, it is. Erik was a Class-A try-hard flirt around me.
"Well, best not to waste time." He replied. With that, he yanked me towards him by my belt buckle. Dammit... I almost forgot his main ability: manipulation of metal. I didn't want to come off as if I'm not into it, given that I'm trying to keep him in a place that's easy to work with, so I needed another excuse.
"No, no, no Erik." I wagged my finger as he pulled me closer to him, as if there was any space left. "We have to celebrate first, silly! Better to leave the best for last, right?" Erik gave a slight side-nod.
"I suppose you're right. It's strange how you have that effect on me. How does dinner sound?"
My future self would make faces at my 80's self's style. Short black tiered dress with spaghetti straps and black hourglass heels? Maybe not my current preference, but I needed to keep with the times. We got back to the manor and before I knew it, Erik was hinting at my previous promise.
"So, Miss Knox. How about we get down to business?" He suggests, shutting the door behind him as I kicked off my heels. Out of what seemed like nowhere, he flicked his fingers and unzipped my dress from across the room. I grabbed the top to hold it in place and swung around.
"Erik, sweets... lets not get ahead of ourselves..." I laugh nervously, still in shock over the cool breeze on my bare back. He began getting closer as I stepped back, but I was soon met with a wall.
"Get ahead of ourselves? Ah, my Lydia. It's been a long time coming. We've had this raw sexual tension between us for so long... it's time to tame it." With that, Erik was two centimeters from my face. His soft blue eyes were so chilled yet so full of desire. His gaze was broken by him lunging at my lips. The kiss was rough and controlling but had emotion behind it. Erik's mouth moved to my neck, almost like he had studied my soft spots. God, he's so much like his... fuck! I can't do this... not when I know. Every part of my body was at war with the other, but my brain was winning with the thoughts of Bucky and the baby... oh my god, the baby!
"Erik... I, uh... I can't..." There was no way for me to block it. There was nothing I could say that would keep this from going the direction I already see it. If there was any time to say something I'll regret later, it would be now. "Erik... I don't think you want this to happen... y- your son wouldn't like it!" I blurted out. With that, the entire mission was a failure. The secret I was going to drag with me to my grave was out. His lips stopped moving and his head slowly paralleled itself with mine.
"What son?" Erik interrogated. His once lust-filled eyes now demanded answers. Answers that I had to choice but to give. I exhaled,
"Okay, don't hate me but... silent dolphin?" I let out. Erik turned around and plopped on the couch, burying his face in his hands.
"So this was all just some practical joke? You came from the future to screw with my emotions? You know what... don't answer that. I really want to know about this 'son' you think I have."
"Well, you're in for one hell of a story. You also have a daughter... twins, actually. Magda was pregnant when she left you and gave birth to Pietro and Wanda, who were soon left in the care of Django and Marya Maximoff after she died. You know, it's funny because Pietro is the kid who broke you out of the pentagon in the 70's... He still doesn't know and I'd like to keep it that way." I explain. Erik sat up,
"And why is it that you don't want me to know my own children?"
"Wanda wouldn't be a huge deal, but Petey... he tends to act on impulse. I'm afraid that if he knew you were his true father he would leave me and... I've said too much already."
"And? Lydia, I want answers." Erik demanded. I exhale heavier this time and begin a whole new explanation.
"In the future, I'm pregnant with Pietro's baby. If he knew, everything would get fucked up." I skip to the point. The room fell silent for a moment and the door opened with a flick of Erik's wrist.
"Get out."
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Brace Yourself (Sequel to "Consider Your Ass Saved")
Fanfiction"You were the thing that kept me from being the bad guy... You changed me."
