Clover and Peter both stare at me, waiting for me to speak. I told both of them I needed to talk to them urgently. I'm telling Peter about the mission because he's my best friend, and I'm telling Clover, so she knows I didn't just drop her off at Stark towers and then leave.
Clover is sat cross legged on my white carpet while Peter is sitting against the foot of my bed, his legs leaning out in front of him. I'm sitting on my white chair, facing both Peter and Clover. Peter is looking at me while Clover is glancing around my room, her eyes currently on a bracelet that sits on my desk.
"There's a mutant cure, it'll take away the mutant's powers" I say, causing Peter's eyes to widen and he gasps. Clover doesn't look surprised, maybe she already knew. She has broken into the x-men building before.
"I heard about that when I was going through computer files at the x-men headquarters" Clover answers like it's no big deal. I still cannot believe she's broken in and out of that place multiple times and that she'd risk breaking in to hack the files, wasn't she afraid of getting caught? I grew up there and I doubt I'd be here right now if I wasn't for Clover.
"So that means the x-men know" Peter states, causing me to sigh. The little hope I had of not having to race to the cure is gone, if I'm too late the cure will be destroyed and there will nothing I can do then. I run my fingers through my hair. "Storm, it's okay. There are other ways to defeat them."
Sure, but Steve was right about this being the best chance to capture Mystique, she's very smart and amazing at getting away, the avengers have been trying to capture her for years.
I glance at Clover; how much does she know? The beautiful blond puzzles me yet also fascinates me for reasons I can't explain, I just really want to get to know her.
"I'm going to collect it" I announce, Peter's head snaps up and he stares at me like I'm insane. Clover raises an eyebrow, and she cocks her head to one side, staring at me with narrowed eyes. I flush, not sure why she's staring so intensely at me.
Peter sighs and begins to fiddle with his black watch, he looks away from me. Clover's glance doesn't change, she's still staring at me. I can feel my cheeks turning red so I look away, not wanting her to see.
"Storm, Mr. Stark would never ask you to go do something like that" Peter replies, raising an eyebrow. "If you tell me this was Steve I-"
"He did ask to talk to her privately" Clover pipes up. I frown at her, seriously? Did she have to mention that piece of information? Clover looks away from me since I'm frowning at her and uncrosses her legs, pushing a strand of blond hair out of her face.
"He told me not to tell anyone but, Peter, you're my best friend and, Clover, I didn't want you to think I just up and left" I announce, not waiting for Peter's protest which I'm sure is coming next. "It's not far from here, I'll be back late tonight if all goes well."
Peter stands up, and crosses his arms, a frown appearing on his face. "It's too dangerous, Magneto could be on his way right now!" Peter's right, but I can't let his opportunity pass, Steve will think I'm a coward and the cure will be found by the x-men and lost forever. There is only one cure so if it's gone, it's gone.
Clover taps on my carpet, looking deep in thought. I have no idea what she's thinking about right now, but it doesn't matter. I have to do this; I have no choice.
"I'm going to come with you" Clover announces, glancing at me and then at Peter. I blink. I must have heard that wrong.
"What!" Peter exclaims loudly, causing me to shush him and Clover to glare at him. "Sorry, but what?" he whispers quietly to Clover.
I have no idea why Clover wants to come on this mission with me, she barely knows who I am. Still, I wouldn't refuse her help, if there's a chance, I could run into one of the x-men, I'll take all the help I can get.
"I was planning to head in that direction anyway, I'll get the cure with Storm and then leave" Clover shrugs. My heart sinks at the realisation this could be my last day with Clover, I didn't think she'd leave so quickly but she is used to being on her own, maybe staying at a building filled with superheroes isn't her thing.
"You don't want to stay?" I ask, biting my lip. The fact I'll likely never see her again isn't very comforting. Clover stands up and pulls up her blue jeans and runs her fingers through her white-blond hair.
"I don't usually stay in one place very long, never had anyone to get attached to, I guess" Clover replies. My heart aches once again when I think of Clover being alone her entire life, my life might not be the best right now, but at least I've always had at least one person in my corner. I don't know if I'd be able to handle everything life has thrown at me by myself.
"You're welcome to stay" Peter tells Clover, giving me a meaningful look. I don't know what the look is for, but I agree she should stay. "Storm's not that scary once you get to know her" Peter teases. I roll my eyes but can't stop a smile from creeping onto my lips. Peter's playful humour is something I like about him.
"It's just easier to move on, but I'll help you find your cure first" Clover informs me. She then glances at Peter. "Storm will come back, I promise." I smile, Clover choosing to help me is sweet and I could really use her help. She's clearly great with her weapons if she's survived this long while breaking in and out of places.
"Be careful. The minute anything feels off, you come straight back here, promise?" Peter says sternly, walking over to me. I hug Peter tightly, though I know I'll see him by tomorrow if not later today. I can do this, if I see any x-men in the cave, we can just leave as we'll know it's too late to get the cure. I'm not cocky enough to believe I can take on Mystique or Magneto and I know they won't leave this mission to anyone else.
"Promise" I say to Peter, stepping back. He places his hand on my shoulder and then turns to face Clover.
"Feel free to come back if you change your mind" Peter tells Clover before walking out of the room. I hope Clover does change her mind.
"Let's meet in the lobby in twenty?" Clover suggests, looking at me. I nod so she walks out of the room, probably going to prepare and get ready.
I sit down on my bed, looking at the map Steve gave me, trying to spot any secret, discreet ways in or out of the cave but there doesn't appear to be any. It's possible I could use my powers, depending on what's around but I can't risk anything happening to the cure, if I use air to bring it to me but it falls and smashes, the cure is gone.
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Beautiful Ruins
Azione"Maybe there was a fleeting moment where I wanted to be a hero and believed I could be one, but the truth is I'm not, I won't ever be. My past does define me, it made me a villain" - Storm. Fifteen-year-old Storm is the daughter of Black Widow and I...
