Blood Stains On the Carpet

[PIETRO MAXIMOFF]

385 WORDS	KURT WAGNER
OUTFIT	NOTES: Sorry for the lateness

Cause I'll be by your side wherever you fall...
In the dead of night whenever you call

Being at the Hellfire Club was unnerving for the speed demon. He was on edge more than normal and the amount of people passing through the property did not sit well with him either. He had to repeat to himself that Wanda knew what she was doing and that he trusted her. Not that his faith in his sister has wavered. He simply felt she might not be seeing things clearly or at least was being deceived by these people. There had to be an ulterior motive for all of this. Trust was not Pietro Maximoff strong suit. After watching their parents being murdered, and being used by a number of people in his life, the speed demon was inclined to only trust one person. His other half and no one else. It was nothing against them, but with the ordeals the twins had been through, it was a wonder they lived in society instead of hiding away on some remote island in the middle of the ocean.

Finding those within the club unsettling, Pietro spent his time working out different escape routes in case they were in need of it. Call him paranoid but at least he could sleep if he knew that he had some ways to make a hasty exit. Given how some of the people were looking at him, especially the woman with the green hair, he was certain he’d be using the routes sooner than expected. Currently, the speedster has just done several laps around the property. He was checking the limits and how far security measures stretched out. Slowing down, he came to a stop in the forest between some trees.

With his hands stuffed into his jacket pockets, the speed demon looked at the house from his point, trying to see if there were any blind spots as well. In his head, he was listening to music, curtesy of the ipod he had stolen off of someone during his last run into the city. There had been some struggle to figure the device out, but once he turned it on, the mutant had let the device simply play. It was hard for anyone to tell he was there or taking anything thanks to his speed. Music he had not heard before blared into his ears, keeping unwanted people out of his head. Wanda mentioned his mind was hard to read, but that did not mean there wasn’t someone who might be able to. Paranoia at it’s best.

And please don't fight these hands that are holding you..
My hands are holding you

HAYANA OF CAUTION 2.0

[KURT WAGNER]

The incredible Nightcrawler was probably the only one of his teammates who enjoyed his stay here at the Hellfire Club, partly because it was better than staying in a warehouse that only could be described as being nothing less than a ruin and the Brotherhood, despite what was their past, deserved better than hiding away from the eyes of the public in a dark, filthy hole. But it wasn't that what made him feel more comfortable, Kurt was used to hide away in ruinsthat wasn't the matter. It was more the fact that he could be himself here among all those people. Granted, he wouldn't be able to walk freely among them if it hadn't been for Loki's gift to him, the bracelet. To Kurt it was the greatest gift that anyone has given him. Although some would claim that it was still a lie and not freedom. Kurt did not care, he loved his human look. But no matter how much he enjoyed staying here, there was a shadow covering his heart and mood and it involved his teammates. He knew that some did not like being here and he somewhat felt responsible for making them feel better about that place. It might have been Wanda's idea to ally themselves with the Club but it was also Kurt who told them not to worry too much. Why he said that? Because of Emma. She was but one person he did know was part of the Club but he trusted her unconditional. For someone like Kurt it should not be an easy task to trust anyone, considering his past and what he has gone through, and yet he has managed to keep his heart open and see the good in people. It would be his ruin some day, he knew that but there were plenty of people who hated and so he decided to belong to those few who still embraced love and trust. EMMA FROST had done nothing to him to give reason to distrust her; she was there when he and Piotr needed help and she did not ask anything in return. She was the one who told him the truth about his origin while others who should have done so remained quiet for way too long. No, there was no reason for Kurt to show any animosity towards her or any other member of the Club. Everyone deserved a chance to show his or her worth. Well, ST. JOHN ALLERDYCE was hard to convince or even to talk to and Kurt had to admit he postponed a meeting with the firestarter. It was not that he disliked the boy, Pyro has shown that he could be a teamplayer as well, but their last group meeting also showed that he still hadn't arrived. He still was wary of Wanda and Pietro, sometimes it even resulted in hostility. Perhaps it was Mystiques' task to take care of him and make him see reason, she seemed to get along with him very well. Yes, their relationship was that of a mother and a son even, something she was lacking with Kurt who was actual her son. Partly it was his doing that they haven't reconciled yet, Kurt could not forigve her so easily, but he tried. If Rogue had a tip for him how to handle it, he wondered. Anyway, he was actually in search of Pietro, the other male teammate of his and the brother of Wanda. They two had not much of time to get to know each other and Kurt really hated this situation. Pietro seemed even more complicated than Pyro because Pyro was easier to look through and to read while Pietro seemed like a reasonable individual but with issues and the likes of it Kurt liked to find out. But the man was harder to track down than a shadow thanks to his ability. When Kurt concentrated on him and thought he found him, Pietro had vanished and left Kurt behind, grumbling. But there! Finally! Hab dich*, he said and in a cloud of dark blue and violete he disappeared from the spot. Next to Pietro he materialized and stared with him at the house in the distance just to see what Pietro was seeing. Slowly he turned his head towards the man, wondering what exactly he was seeing. Are you still figuring out what this is all about? If so we can found a club because I can't understand why this alliance with Hydra, of all groups that are out there it's Hydra... Kurt started a conversation as if they've already talked for an hour. Or are you merely enjoying the sight of the builiding? I can assure you the sights within it are way more pleasureable a wink of his right eye followed his words and a thin cheeky grin revealed his thoughts behind the words. lyrics: ONE REPUBLIC words: 818 tagged: PIETRO MAXIMOFF outfit: here! Note: I'm so terrible sorry for the long wait! Translation: *Hab dich = Gotcha! TEMPLATE BY LITTLE BITTY PRETTY ONE @ CAUTION 2.0

[PIETRO MAXIMOFF]

385 WORDS	KURT WAGNER
OUTFIT	NOTES: Sorry for the lateness

Cause I'll be by your side wherever you fall...
In the dead of night whenever you call

The faint popping sound was not missed by the speed demon. He even managed to watch the blue skinned demon appear before him as he watched him moving in slow motion. Pietro was going at such a speed that even Nightcrawlers ability to appear out of no where was not a surprise for him. He scuffed, watching him appear out of the portal, before moving himself out of the area, changing his location to the one he was currently in. His mind raced with questions of whether or not he was seeking the speedster out, or whether he had just happened to appear in the same area.

The move was a tactical one, to discover which road he needed to take with his questioning. If it was coincidental, he would simply stay away. However, if the blue skinned demon was in search of him, his line of questions would be far different. Staring at the house, he heard the sound again, not glancing at the other to see who it was. Only an idiot couldn’t tell who had just appeared beside them. With his arms crossed he continued assessing the house and the property while waiting for some form of communication from the other.

When he finally did speak, it was a truth that both seemed to share, one of question. However, his reply was far from what was on his mind initially. ”Are you doubting Wanda’s decision to bring us here?” he questioned his stance a defensive one. Feet spread apart, arms crossed and face wiped of any emotion. With a few more years added onto his face, many might mistake him for Magneto. They were two different individuals, but according to Wanda, they shared a vast many similarities, much to his displeasure. ”Are you aware of the saying, “Keep your friends close and your enemies closer”? He asked his accent still thick despite how long he had been in America. ” Maybe there is logic to this madness.” he added making it clear he was not okay with allying himself with Hydra.

It was risky, and it was dangerous. Wanda was powerful and unstoppable, but that did not mean she would be safe in the lion’s den. At least not with that woman being alive. The thought of eliminating the woman became a reasonable one in Pietro’s mind. Kurt’s mention of the sights inside being far more enjoyable had him snorting softly in amusement. ”At least someone has been enjoying his new accommodations.” he added shaking his head slightly in amusement. ”Should you not be discussing your concerns with my sister?” He still could not understand how Wanda could trust people so easily. It was quite a trek for him to take before he could actually begin to trust someone.

And please don't fight these hands that are holding you..
My hands are holding you

HAYANA OF CAUTION 2.0

[KURT WAGNER]

Kurt was not ignorant to the body language of those he was speaking with and he saw that Pietro had his arms crossed actual a sign of defense. Now Kurt could assume that this was rather randomly if he would not know Pietro by now. Nothing the man did was done in vein. I'm not doubting her decision to bring us here, neither do I doubt her. Mine is another problem, namely why she of all people seeks to alliance us with Hydra. You have to agree that this is a rather unorthodoxe move.All he wanted was to understand what exactly Wanda was trying to archive with that. Of course, there was the saying of keeping your enemies closer that your friends, but Hydra was a different league that had a lot up their sleeves and Kurt was not thinking of destroying. Manipulation was a much more powerful instrument in the art of war. There might be logic but I also saw that you too have struggled to accept this one decision of hers that's why I was looking for you. Take it as you wish when I say we might have Wanda in common. She is your sister and you would die for her, nothing less is expected from you and I appreciat that. It's the same with me although you might not be able to understand it. But she gave me a place where I can stay. She gave me a chance and trusts me to a certain degree, although she has no reason to do so. That's why I feel bound to her. Pietro might not be interested in what he was telling him but Kurt felt the need to let Wanda's brother know that he could trust the blue demon. To you it sounds as if it is a weak excuse, a fragile one even. But to me it is not. The reason why he was explaining Pietro this was easy. He did not want bad blood between them not did he like the thought of Pietro being another one he had to keep an eye on, Pyro was already a hand full and his mother was a complete other story. Besides, Pietro deserved to know what kind of a person Kurt was and that he was not a person who gave his loyalty to everyone. Now latter was a complicated subject though. He belonged to a species who believed in the good of people even though he had seen a lot cruelty among them. However, it hadn't turned him into a cynical and bitter person like Pietro. Yes, Kurt interpreted every move and every word of Pietro being cynical and bitter and after what he had heard about the siblings' past it was understandable yet not an excuse. Kurt too had been abused to do things against his conscience and his nature. He had been hunted down because of who and what he was, he had hurt people in order to survive himself but it was on him to judge those people. It was something that made him question himself and define himself as a person and Kurt had decided to not fall for the dark side. And it only was a thin line between good and evil... However, he was surprised to see an amused look on Pietro's alltime serious facial expression. So, he was able to feel amused and show it on the surface and the blue demon was happy that it were his words that had had this effect on him. A small but for Kurt a big success. Why new? I have been here before. If you ever should have enough of this brooding behaviour of yours tell me and I can show you the most enjoyable places. It was rare moment of relaxation between them but as fast as it appeared as fast it was gone again and Kurt couldn't prevent himself from sinking to the ground in frustration. It's in the blood, isn't it he asked, looking at Pietro while playing with his own tail. Always serious, always thinking... Wanda is the same. I think the funniest moment I had with her since I joined you was the moment, when she threw a trash can at me. I'm sure she enjoyed it. Kurt grinned at him, hoping he would trigger the joyful side of Pietro again, if it even existed. For another moment he used to tip of his tail to scratch his the back of his head before he sighed designated. And what about you? Why are you keeping your concerns to yourself instead of discussing them with Wanda? It was impolite to answer a question with a question but he felt that he too had to right to ask that, the more so since Pietro was Wanda's brother and second in command. lyrics: ONE REPUBLIC words: 812 tagged: PIETRO MAXIMOFF outfit: here! notes: / TEMPLATE BY LITTLE BITTY PRETTY ONE @ CAUTION 2.0