Part 5
The school has upholds many traditions, smaller and bigger, among teachers and students. It was a way to bond with the old and next generation. So far, so good. Except, a new novelty roaming around the halls and classroom.
Said novelty is nothing more or less than Nightcrawler, one of the most famous Red guards. Whispers, speculations, including some autographs-sometimes, follow by requests of petting his fur- however, what fuels the rumors are two facts:
1) Nightcrawler is taking his time to visit one person.
2) The said person is none other than Kitty Pryde.
Kitty is spotting a new hairstyle. Fluffy and Jewish style will never out of the menu but is possible to change a few things. So, Kitty has a wavy short style.
At this very moment, Kitty is reading some essays with a knee eye to any strange line regards Namor- some of her students have mothers who like to help in the essays. Some mothers have an extreme adoration- causing an exasperated sigh.
"Oh my God, if I read another line about Namor´s abs..." Kitty taps her pen in a nervous tick. One time, two times, furthermore three times. Now, she´s writing something in the essay. "Tell your mother I´m not interested in knowing about Namor´s sex life...doubt his dick could have stopped the grand war! But rest assured he did try"
"So, not a fan of Namor?" a male voice draws in. Kitty humms in agreement as she picks another essay. Doe-eyes lift up to see Nightcrawler smirking at her. "He can be a hassle to deal, let me tell you that... he and his fangirls" mentally add and his obsession with Sue Storm
"Hello, Nightcrawler, what a surprise to see you, in my office, may I help you? Soon, we´ll dive into the history of the Red Guards...I´ll spares no one of my witty" she promises.
"As I would expect of such a teacher like you" Kurt´s smooth line must be appreciated. "I´m here to ask for a favor. Kitty, would you like to go with me to the royal ball? The royal family has many parties and gatherings and I, as a member of the Red Guard, must attend and be on my best behavior" Kurt notes sagely how her doe eyes are glued on his golden ones.
"Oh, you mean ...no orgies?" her question is childish, filled with innocence as her grin got wider.
Kurt wrinkles at this. His fangirls seem to appreciate his sexy appeal too much sometimes.
"No, no orgies." is important to emphasize this as strongly as possible. Again, some of his fandoms really enjoy Kurt´s sex appeal. "But I do need to be on my best behavior..."
Kitty´s eyes look down as her fingers tap on her desk. She looks up again to send the pitiful stare Kurt ever saw. "Oh, elf, I´m so sorry...who is this stupid lady that refused you? Look" she clicks her tongues and has a contemplative expression written on her face. "I´m a big fan of enemies to lovers and all that, but in real life, if a lady says no...date another lady won´t make her magically love you. LET IT GO, elf"
Kurt can only narrow his eyes at this. " Are you...using Frozen/Disney jokes on me?"
Kitty is the image of the innocent. As usual.
"There´s no other girl, just you" Kurt promised never seeing the appeal of dating a girl to make another jealous. "I must say...your self-deprecating humor is not flattering" smirks at her expression.
"So, let me get this straight, you" points to Kurt vehemently with her pen. "could have any lady to the royal ball and for some reason, one I´m not getting, you want to go with me? What about them?" the pen now points to the pair of eyes staring at them with wide eyes.
It took a minute for Kurt to look. It took a minute for all of them to leave.
"I want to go with you....I feel you, in all your wisdom and wit, won´t let me go to an orgy party" humor is the best weapon. Case and point, Kitty smiles at this.
"Well, I would love to...but, you know, in the program X...they didn´t add in my DNA how to dance and talk to royals" Kurt pouts. Kitty smiles- one must observe, as Kurt did, how her face is perfect to smile- the answer to such line is being waited for.
"You´ll never let me forget that, will you?"
"NOPE"
"Fine, I deserve, I guess. I still think it was strange a ..." thread this line with a clear mind and common sense. "civilian, I would say civilian, manage to handle the situation with Juggernaut so calmly"
"Elf, I´m a teacher...Juggernaut is nothing compared to that" winks at him. "Ok, guess I pick you up at 19hs?"
The nerve of this woman.
Then her face gets serious. "Look, I have to ask...what happened to nurse..." Kitty and embarrassed shouldn´t walk together. She puts her hands in front of her chest to make a point. "you know, the nurse I have a big personality?"
Oh, the nerve of this woman.
"Christine...well, she won´t bother us, I hope"
"She seems ...good"
"You can say she´s not very bright, she asked me if I was German"
"Normally, I hate a man calling another woman dumb or anything like that, but...yeah, in this case...I feel you. Is she alright?"
"Finally got we´ll never happen and took a job in Chicago"
"Well, good for her"
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Emma Frost is more than used to those social events. Having her school, and her name as well, in such high regard means doors are open for her. The events that almost happen to her students have prevented only thanks to Juggernaut´s stupidity and Emma is well-aware of that.
Oh, right. Kitty and a certain Red Guard are in this equation as well. Not that Emma needs to point this one out.
Oh, speaking on the devil. Emma´s blue eyes narrow as she notices Kitty Pryde, of all people, present in the entrance gate having her arms locked with a certain Red Guard. Oh, Nightcrawler, you´re as subtle and discreet as an elephant in a china store.
Felicia Hardy is Black Cat. Felicia Hardy is a businesswoman and right now, Emma´s date. Coming closer to Emma´s ear to whisper always have double meanings. "Is that...Nightcrawler?"
Nightcrawler is really that popular.
Emma wouldn´t want to introduce herself or have to speak with Kitty Pryde. Sadly, Black Cat has other ideas.
"Oh my god, you´re Nightcrawler, sorry, that sounds stupid. You know who you are. I just want to say I´m a fan" Felicia speaks in an amicable tone and shakes hands with the azzure man.
Her eyes notice Kitty. Kitty, for her part, was too busy sending death glares to Emma. It was a mutual action.
"Oh, you must be Kitty Pryde, Emma told me a lot about you" Felicia smirks. "anyone who can make the great White Queen nervous is a powerful foe"
Kitty now is taken back by this line. "She used to parade around wearing a corset and nothing else"
"Only because you know it looks good on me...not my fault you have a problem with your body"
"Oh, Emma, don´t confuse my ability to use pants to shame over my body. And for the records, all those plastic surgeons ...and no change on your terrible personality" Kitty has a mock concern expression.
Emma won´t dare to cause a scene. Not tonight.
"Nightcrawler, careful with this one. She´s a handful" Emma decides to say only this. Felicia and Emma are holding hands and walking away.
Kurt couldn´t leave this reply without a proper answer. "Oh, God. I hope so. I hope she´s the kind of the woman my mother warned about"
Emma has no response. Felicia is cackling. Kitty is looking at her shoes- if anyone asks, she can say how she was admiring such expensive shoes. Only that- and Kurt wonders if that is the right thing to say.
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Wanda Maximoff is the Witch Queen, as most of her followers and family love to call her, and while she understands traditions and its importance...she must confess how this gathering almost didn´t happen. Wanda is as social as a person can be.
Tonight, she´s on the edge. Lorna and Pietro aren´t good actors to pretend otherwise.
"Anyone wants booze?" Lorna suggests already with some drinks in hand.
"Sure, but I can´t get drunk" Pietro confessed. "thanks to my powers"
"Wanda?" Lorna asked as Wanda is looking Cap Marvel guiding the boys around - a subtle body-guard. A powerful body-guard- her eyes snap back to Lorna as the other is offering drinks to Wanda.
"Yes, please. I´m not feeling this is a good idea...After everything, I feel we´re sitting ducks waiting to be attacked"
"Wanda...you´re not alone, ok? We´re here to protect you, and everyone else. Let´s be real, not the first time a villain wants to conquer Genosha" Lorna half-joke. No one seems to get her sense of humor.
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Kitty was admiring the view. Not Kurt, if he asks, but the people in general. Everyone is so famous and important. Hell, even Emma Frost is important. If her eyes linger on Kurt´s handsome face is only to prove how important he is.
After all, Nightcrawler is the famous Red Guard. The fact he´s here with her still seems a dream.
"Am I that handsome?" Kurt asked smiling showing a part of his fangs.
"I think you know this by now...I´m just impressed by how much important people are here" Kitty confessed. Too honest. Too raw and too afraid at the same time.
"Yeah, everyone here is important"
"I know"
"Even you"
"What?"
Kurt feels this is a small victory. Especially seeing her blushing face. A small victory.
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The Queen is not one to ignore heroes. So, once she caught the word Nightcrawler and the famous teacher Pryde are present in her ball, Wanda makes her mission to at least say hi to them.
Poor woman! if she hasn´t thought quickly...her students...
The Queen needs no introductions. Everyone knows her face. Kitty´s eyes widen and without thinking much-if she was thinking at all- she makes a bow and puts her right hand´s palm in her forehead and speaks this line.
"Enchanted to meet you, Witch Queen"
It came out so naturally. Kitty wonders if someone is controlling her movements or something because she feels too abashed to say anything else.
Kurt is at a loss for words here.
Wanda claps her hands together. "Oh, a fellow witch too?" her eyes are glowing. For once, not with her power.
"No, Your Highness. One of my students is a witch and goes to the Cackle Academy in the summer. Her parents believe in education in the magic system and in the mutant system...and I can always learn something new"
Better be honest with the Witch Queen.
Is the wise decision as Wanda nods in approval.
"Still, it's nice to see people paying respects to the Witchcraft rituals. Anyway, you´re Katherine Anne Pryde. I...just want to say how brave you were for dealing with Juggernaut until the Red Guards arrived" Wanda speaks with poison. As a real Witch Queen should.
"Well, he didn´t want to lead me any sword...I had to be creative" Kitty responds.
Wanda chuckles and nods. "You´re creative enough. Maybe next time, Nightcrawler can lean one of his swords" and adds. "still, I´m happy you and your students are unharmed and I promise you...this won´t happen again"
Kurt is really at a loss for words here.
Wanda excuse herself as she has to talk with the Queen of Wakanda. Ororo Monroe.
"Katzchen...what are you?"
"At this moment, I don´t know...Kurt, can I stay the rest of the night holding your arm?"
"Please"
"Thank you"