Flickering Lights

When Alex Summers joins the newly formed X-Men, he's quickly drawn into the complex dynamics between two of the team's most influential figures-Charles Xavier and Erik Lehnsherr. Through Alex's eyes, we see the fractured relationship that shaped the early days of the X-Men. Erik, driven by a fierce belief in mutant superiority, and Charles, with his unwavering vision of peaceful coexistence, stand at opposite ends of the spectrum, yet share a bond that runs far deeper than either is willing to admit.

Told from Alex's perspective, this story delves into the unspoken tension between the two men-their deep, complicated history, their differences, and the lingering connection that neither can fully escape. As Charles and Erik navigate their divergent paths, Alex witnesses the weight of their past, their unresolved feelings, and the emotional distance that has grown between them.

Though the world sees them as allies, Alex knows the truth: their relationship was never simple, and even now, the echoes of their shared history linger in every glance, every word unsaid.