A Moment in Time [X-Men First Class]

3.

Grace's POV:

      It was dusk when we arrived. Once I stepped out of the cab I welcomed the cool air.   I was escorted up the stairs by Charles and Erik.  As the three of us made our way up the steps of the CIA base we were greeted by two agents; one was a giant man who was big both ways, if you know what I mean, and the other one was a small, brunette female.

The contrast between the two was actually quite funny, it was like a cat and a mouse. I could tell Charles was listening to my thoughts because I heard him chuckle a little.

      "Hi I'm Moira MacTaggert."  The small brunette walked up to me and held out her hand.

      I took her hand then said, "Grace Turner, pleasure to meet you."

      Moira turned to Charles, "We have a few things to discuss about Russia so I think our new guest should be introduced to the other mutants."

      "Splendid," Charles said while placing a hand on my shoulder, "I'll take her to meet them."

New people? I thought to myself. I started to become nervous since meeting new people was not my forte. 
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      As we walked I could tell Charles knew I was nervous about meeting the other mutants, he wrapped his arm around my shoulder and pulled me close.

     "You don't have to worry, this is an amazing group of kids, they are very understanding." 

      "Thanks, that makes me feel so much better" I replied sarcastically with a laugh. 

      "Just trust me," he replied looking down at me.
      "Oh alright, I'll go mingle," I said while rolling my eyes, "but if your wrong..." I threatened playfully. He just laughed as we continued to walk. 

Suddenly I felt a sharp stab inside my head. I stopped walking, clutching my head. The pain got worse and more unbearable every second. I dropped to my knees and cried out in pain.

My vision became blurred and I became very dizzy.  I could barely make out Charles in front of me frantically calling "Grace! Are you alright, what's wrong? What's happened?"  I could make out the words but they fell away from me in an echo, I was more focused on the voice inside my head. 

It was a woman's voice. You will be smart to listen Grace. If you know what's best for you and your friends you will stop. You're in Shaw's way and I can't let that happen. The woman's voice rang out in my head.

      "Stop it!"

      However, you are very powerful and Shaw is interested in you. You can join us and live like a Queen once we've won the war, we won't have to obey the humans anymore.

      "I've heard about you and I will never join you and your cult."  I said between gritted teeth. 

I could feel her becoming angry.  I used that to my advantage since she was distracted.  I mustered up strength and pushed her out of my head and attempted a psychic attack on her mind.

Her scream echoed in my head as I stood up.  I rubbed my temples and looked at Charles who had a worried expression on his face,

      "What happened?" He asked again. 

      "I'm pretty sure it was one of Shaw's followers, it was a woman."  I explained.

He thought for a moment, "It must have been Emma Frost, she's a very strong telepath, what did she want?" 

      "She wanted us to stop what we're doing, she said we were getting in Shaw's way." I paused then continued, "Emma wanted me to join them as well and said Shaw was interested in me, but I most certainly declined the request." 

      He looked at my for a moment then pulled me into an unexpected embrace.

      "I won't let them touch you, I promise."

      The hug surprised me at first so my hands were awkwardly at my sides, but I hugged him back and leaned my head on his torso.

      "Don't worry, I can protect myself."