And We Moved Forward (Open/Zack/Psylocke)

[deadpool]

We teleported into Zack's room. I had been studying him for a quite a while. I had even witnessed the battle with Wanda. It was clear that being with the X-Men wasn't helping him learn to control his powers. So I had studied his habits and knew that just about now he'd be in the Danger Room. He'd be back in a couple of seconds actually. I turned to Psylocke, "You ready for this? As soon as he comes in I want you to try to calm him down. But don't go into his mind much. If you do, you might not come out."

[pyslocke]

Betsy nodded, a little dazed from the teleportation. "Yes, yes, I understand. I won't probe him, I'll just get him to.. not do anything in retaliation. And then you do all the talking," She said, rubbing her temples. A psionic spark emitting in front of her forhead, and dissapeared as quickly as it came. Okay, an unstable, uncontrollable, mutant kid. I can handle him. Psylocke, you got this, She reassured herself, and readied her mind controlling powers.

[reaper]

Zack had just come from an intense session in the Danger Room. After he had finished he had taken a cold shower. He let the water run along his body. ~Kitty~ He sighed as he turned off the water and began drying off. He put on a pair of shorts as he let the towel hand on the back of his neck. He walked upstairs and walked down the hallway, heading towards his room. His wet hair dripped water on the floor but he didn't care much. He sighed as he opened the door and jumped when he saw there were people in his room. "WHAT THE HELL?!" He looked from Psylocke to Deadpool and vice versa. He closed the door behind him, suddenly calmer than usual. "What are you doing here and why are you with this man...um Psylocke?" He wasn't sure what her name was, he had just seen her around a couple of times.

[deadpool]

I looked at the kid and smiled. I was wearing my mask and get up. I had picked up the mask before I left. Yes, I did. No, I pretty much forgot but let's say I did. For the story's sake. Anyway, I watched as the kid screamed but suddenly calmed down. She was good. She had a lot of potential there. It was a good thing no one was in the halls or else they might have gotten some extra attention. But hey, life's a gamble. So I watched the kid move. "The name's Deadpool." I looked at him surveying him in person. Not bad. "I'm here to offer you a chance at controlling your powers. After what happened with that Wanda chick, I doubt this place is doing much to help you get a grasp on them." The Irony here, and I am completely breaking the fourth wall here, is that I'm this kid's father. Yeah, but I don't know it yet. Neither of us do, it's called Dramatic Irony.

[pyslocke]

Psylocke smiled reassuringly at him. "Okay, Zack, I know this is a bit of a shock, but I want you to calm down," The last two words were said in the hypnotic, Siren-like voice that sings when she uses her mind control aloud. "This is Mister.. .Deadpool. He can help you, Zack, but only if you cooperate and listen to us," She smiled broadly at him, walking hesitantly over to him. Telepathically, she said, Sit down Zack, and listen to us. It's important.

[reaper]

Zack slowly walked over and sat on his bed. He was surprisingly calm, a feeling he didn't feel too often. He gulped loudly. Was he offering him a chance to learn to control his powers? It was true...He hadn't gained much control over his powers. He remembered the fight with Wanda. He frowned. His powers, according to his mom, were supposed to get worse. He sighed and looked at Psylocke. Was she calming him? He couldn't tell. "I don't even know you. What guarantee do I have from you."

[pyslocke]

Psylocke frowned. She said, "Just hear us out, and then we'll leave it for you to decide what you want. I won't influence your decision at all," She promised, and back away from him, allowing Deadpool to step forward to explain more. She clasped her hands, and lowered her head.

[deadpool]

I nodded with a smile. "Aah. That's true. You're not the type to get into things so easily. Hmm. Guarantees? Hmm, I don't think I can make any guarantees. But think about it this way, if you don't get help, you're going to end up hurting those closest to you. You need to learn to control those powers before they can control you." That kid was trouble waiting to happen. The hate, the pain, the anguish. I've seen it before. ~Kid looks oddly familiar.~

[pyslocke]

Psylocke looked at Zack. She had seen him once or twice, but he always seemed to dissapear. Maybe I'll have him in some of my classes in a few years? She thought to herself, wondering. She didn't really know anything about him, and she was tempted to probe. But heeding Deadpool's warning, she didn't... But curiousity was getting the best of her, and she tried to focus on something else.

[reaper]

~Kitty~ He frowned. He knew all too well that what this man was saying was true. That hadn't been the first time he's lost control of his power. He knew if this continued that he was going to end up hurting Kitty. The thought frightened him. Could this man honestly help? He sighed, a bit saddened at his revelation. "Alright, I'll join..." He looked them both with a serious face. "But if I lose control of my powers and you can't stop me, I want you to kill me."

[pyslocke]

"We're not killing anyone!" Snapped Psylocke, her temper obviously lost. She glared at Deadpool. "Right?" She crossed her arms, testing him.

[deadpool]

Deadpool was unfazed by the words coming from Zack. He stared back at him intently. "The whole point of this is too stop people from being killed. If you lose control then there are ways of stopping you. If you're going to survive then you need to value your life more." Deadpool spoke with no hesitation, calm and relaxed.

[reaper]

Zack nodded in understanding. "Alright then. I'll leave it up to you." He looked down at his himself. He realized he wasn't wearing a shirt and blushed a bit when he looked up at Psylocke. He cleared his throat. "So, are you making a team or something?"

[pyslocke]

Psylocke nodded, slowly, and unsurely. She coughed. "More or less, yes. It's all his idea, not mine." Psylocke said, examining her nails. They needed some work from her last battle with Deadpool. She shrugged, "He wants us to learn to protect ourselves without killing."

[deadpool]

I nodded. "More or less." He nodded at Psylocke's comment. "That's the general idea." He stretched his hands out in the air and yawned. "You two ready to see where we'll be staying or at least visiting. I don't know if you guys want to make this a side project or not. I'd rather have you guys go full time as it's much easier and faster. But if you guys want to do it as a side then it's up to you."