Chapter 3
A few days later they appeared once more in living room of the X mansion this time with Angel in tow it was awkward silence Darwin was playing games outside with some of the children and Charles was in his study so Scot went to get Darwin and Jean called Charles so the threesome stood surrounded by strangers, Alex and Sean as they walked into the Grand foyer Angel spoke " woah this place is huge did you really grow here myst, Raven" the girl nodded before Alex spoke " yeah well if you didn't abandon us at the base you would know that by now!" the whole room tensed just as Hank entered the room "Hey enough Charles wants us to be nice Alex so be nice" the 27 year old looked at the ground as if he was a toddler who had been told off for eating cookies " sorry Angel" Hank said coming up to shake her hand she reciprocated the action before he went to Raven and threw his arms around her an action which she gladly repeated " Erik Raven, welcome back" Charles said entering the room " and Angel my dear so lovely to see you again welcome to my home and the school" he said as the small circle around the threesome partied like the Red Sea to allow Charles access Erik had said that Charles was in a wheelchair but the reality still shook Angel as she smiled at him and Raven left Hank's embrace to run to her brother's instead and Erik stood awkwardly till Hank decided to head his own advice and be kind to Erik as Charles had requested and shake his hand
"ok" Charles began as everyone gathered "Anna has the children so all to the boardroom please, Sean, summers you are excused if you wish" both the summer's boys left but Sean stayed " in fact Charles I change my mind I want to help" Charles smiled at the boy " I'm glad Sean I truly am" he turned attention to other 3 as Sean head off with the others " Raven why don't you and Angel go and join them in the boardroom give them whatever information you have" the girl looked confused " Charles I know we have lots of different rooms but a boardroom where's that" he looked at her apologetically " right it’s the Old dining room mother and James used for when they had the less important politicians or poorer friends over you know the one" she nodded " the rose dining room" he smiled " you always could remember the names, on you go we will join you soon" Erik looked confused " where are we going then Charles" he asked as the girls walked away but Charles just began to move " follow me Erik" he said as metal bender did so
they entered the study and Charles turned around his chair so he was facing the man " there was a slight metal lining in that chair" he said pointing to the chair he used when they would play chess " can you move it" he finished and Erik did so without question Charles smile and moved into place " ok old friend you made me a promise a long time ago that would finish that game when we got home it is taking longer than expected but shall we" Erik was confused but felt in no condition to argue so he sat down and let Charles make his move once they finished the game Erik stood and Charles moved congratulated Erik then instructed him to follow by the time they entered the Boardroom there was joy and some sadness but no anger Charles smiled his plan had worked he told Erik this quietly "this is why I took you to finish the game I figured without me to protect and you too well, hate my X-Men would be more welcoming to the girls" and Erik smiled and said aloud " Charles Francis Xavier you are a bloody genius" Charles smiled and the whole room looked at them