24 Chapter 24 Jean Grey

Jean Grey

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An Omega Level Mutant with Telepathic powers. If that wasn't bad enough she also happens to be the host of a very and I mean very pissed off cosmic being.

The Phoenix

Jean's gaze soon turned sharp as she began to focus on me as if something had caught her attention.

I had no time to read her expressions further or even try to understand what she was thinking at the moment because of the assault on my mind.

I knew the information on the system would be safe but that doesn't mean my mind was completely protected. From all the knowledge I've collected and future knowledge to even being from another world.

There was no way in hell I was going to let her get any of that and risk her emotions becoming chaotic, freeing that bird in the process.

The only thing keeping her out of my head so far was the NZT in my system but I knew that wouldn't last long if she pressed a little harder. It was pretty obvious that she wasn't even trying to get in my head.

Soon I began to push my brain harder than I ever had, as I tried to find a solution. I needed something simple yet useful to ward her off and I needed to do it quick!

As I was thinking I began to feel her mind press further showing that she was beginning to take interest.

Things seemed hopeless until at the very moment my brain found a solution.

I had thought of many things from turning my surface thoughts into shield while using my real thoughts within my subconscious like Batman. I also imagined using mind shields and barriers, or even just straight up fighting back. At least until I had an epiphany.

A combined idea from two of my favorite characters… Gojo Satorou the one unequaled between heaven and earth along with the Flash the not so Fastest man alive because every season there's someone faster.

There was an episode in The Flash where he had to deal with a mind reader known as Mona Taylor of the Royal Flush Gang. In order to defeat her he sped up his thoughts and only slowed down what he wanted her to hear. This was a good idea for my situation but not enough.

Mona and Jean were nowhere near the same league. Making that attempt possible but not probable.

This is where the Goat comes in, he would have so much information from the six eyes and force it into his opponent during his domain expansion incapacitating them.

So in that instant, I combined the two and sped up all my thoughts while also throwing around random information at her as I tried my best to at least annoy her.

[POV Switch Jutsu]

Midtown High… I didn't particularly want to go to a school with normal people. I had all my friends already at Xavier's but he felt that if the mutant and human race were to coexist then we needed to understand each other. The only way to do this was by getting used to one another so he said.

After hearing his reasoning I ended up agreeing to attend alongside a couple of my friends three days a week as a collaborative relationship between our two schools.

As time passed I began to realize that school was a bit more fun than I expected except for the random thoughts I'd hear from others around me. However, I pushed on and considered it as a way for me to train my powers as I tried to hear less.

At Least that's what I was trying to do until someone walked into me. Even causing me to let out an embarrassing yelp as I fell backward.

I was about to glare at him until I saw that he had some sense as he gave me his hand with an apologetic smile.

He had nice black hair and was pretty slim, skinny even. He seemed like those nerds you see in movies but he was relatively handsome at least.

Returning his smile I reached for his hand until I realized something.

I can't hear his thoughts! But how and why?

Suddenly he jumped back and continued to walk backwards as he put some distance between us with a dazed expression.

I stood up and began to follow him

How could I not? It's very rare for me to be around people I can't hear. So far the only ones I've met with this trait were the professor and Mrs Frost but that is because they have similar abilities.

Wait, similar abilities, Is he a mutant?

I wanted to know so I pressed a little further hoping to find out and his mind opened up for me but I didn't find what I expected.

What's wrong with his head?

I began to wonder if maybe he wasn't a mutant but actually a crazy person. How can someone think so fast and what are these random images that keep appearing when I try to slow them down? There's even a weird fog that I can't even get near.

I was about to try again when he suddenly grabbed my wrist

"You know it's rude to try and read someone's thoughts without their permission"

Ah I messed up

[POV Switch Jutsu]

After confronting her on the snooping she was trying on my head she quickly pulled away her probing and turned red like her hair. She seemed embarrassed about getting caught since she must not be used to confrontation when it comes to her powers.

Which is great, hopefully, she stays out of my head long after this as well because I don't think I could've lasted any longer against her. NZT may push the brain to its maximum capabilities but at the end of the day, I'm still just human.

"I didn't mean t-" she quickly paused as she saw my expression.

'Yeah didn't mean to' yet here I was fighting the mental battle of a lifetime

"I guess I did… I'm sorry I won't do it again"

She looked honest this time and even seemed regretful. I also understood why she reacted like that from the comics.

I can only imagine hearing other people's thoughts 24/7 without being able to stop them. So I must have come as a surprise to her.

Lucky me

"Alright just don't do it again alright? That was wildly uncomfortable"

She brightened up hearing this like it was trash thrown under the rug. Making me really question if she was sorry or not.

"Who are you? And why can't I read your thoughts? By chance are you…" She looked around a bit and noticed most students were still at lunch she focused back on me and asked "A mutant?"

"You know you should introduce yourself first when meeting others especially when your mind probed me"

This comment looked like it hit her right in the gut as she cringed for a moment.

"But I'm a nice guy so I'll go first. Kol Dagon Senior here in midtown. As for why you can't read my mind, that's because I am smart, and as for me being a mutant well that I don't know."

Speaking of mutants, once I get my own lab I should definitely check if I have the X gene or not. It'll determine how difficult life will be after all.

"Hey that's not really an answer" Jean complained thinking that I left out some crucial information

"Well, that's all I got. Your turn"

She eyed me narrowly, wanting me to continue before relenting as she introduced herself.

"I'm Jean Grey, a senior from Xavier's school attending as a collaboration. As for mind reading and mutants, I won't tell you since you didn't say anything either"

"Hey I was honest I really don't know if I'm a mutant and when it comes to the mind blocking it really is because I'm smart and have better control over my brain."

Wait, why am I even explaining myself? Is it because she's pretty? Man, I can't be a simp. This girl is too much trouble for that.

"Alright, I'll believe you… as for my answer earlier well that's because I'm a mutant" Her demeanor changed after saying this wondering how I would react.

There was also an invisible tension coming from her and I realized if I didn't give a good response she would most likely invade my mind again in order to erase my memory.

Jean is a kind girl who doesn't like using her powers on others but when it comes to protecting her friends she becomes quite strong.

"So that's why I could feel you in my head. Pretty great power if you ask me" I replied honestly

Jean's expression changed as she seemed confused about how she should respond to having her power complimented.

"You're not afraid? And you don't hate me?"

"Should I? Yeah you almost got in my head but you apologized and promised not to. You also haven't done anything personally to me for me to hate you."

This took her aback and she looked down for a bit as she murmured something I couldn't hear.

'Professor was right'

"You know what you are pretty weird" Jean said with a smile

Wow this is why you don't compliment girls

"Haha don't make that face it's a good weird." She said while trying to play it off

"Hehe yeah, you're pretty weird too. I never thought I'd see a ginger become the same color as her hair"

"Hey! That's not true" She said in a mad tone while smiling

Before I knew it we just stood there talking about random things. Whether they were about our friends and likes or dislikes.

I knew this could lead me down a dangerous path, one that should be avoided but let's be honest. How long can I really avoid the X men and all the mutants?

What if It turned out I did have the X gene? It would be really awkward to meet the X men then, after avoiding them and leaving a bad impression.

So I decided to take advantage of the opportunity in front of me and that was by making a good impression on Jean and in turn the X-men.

However that's all I would do, I don't plan on taking this relationship outside of school and I definitely don't plan on visiting her school any time soon. Not until I at least find a way to protect my mind.

[BRR BRR BRR]

Before we knew it the lunch bell rang sending everyone back to their classes

"Ah my friends are here" Jean said as she noticed two of her friends in the distance coming over.

One was Kitty Pryde. She had brown hair and a cheery demeanor with a lot of energy. She also appeared to be a bit mischievous from a glance

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The next girl however left me stunned

Two white streaks in her short hair and beautiful features that she tried to hide away with her goth outfit. Yet all it seemed to do was enhance her appeal.

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I automatically knew who she was… Rogue

My second favorite waifu in comics with the first place going to Raven in the DC universe.

"Hey Jean, who's this?" Kitty asked the moment she arrived as she wiggled her eyebrows

"Just a friend I met right now and it's not what you are thinking"

Kitty didn't seem to believe and gave me a judging look as she walked around a bit.

Leaning close to me she said "Hmm I'd give you a 7/10 you could be an 8 but you're on the skinny side. No offense"

What does she mean no offense and was her personality always like this or is she just testing me?

"Offense Taken" I said resolutely. Just wait till I become a super soldier. Argh I can't wait to get myself a lab.

This response caused her to giggle a bit

"Haha ok, my bad as an apology I'll give you a word of advice. Watch out for her boyfriend. He can get a little crazy when he's jealous.

"Hey!" Jean suddenly exclaimed "he's not my boyfriend we're just friends"

"Tell him that"

Scott Huh I wonder how he'll be in this universe. I generally don't like the guy no matter what version he is. Some of the fanfics I read in my last life were even depicted as much worse than he actually was so I hope that's not the case.

Rogue just laughed on the side at their banter like it wasn't her problem until she faced me.

"I don't think we introduced ourselves. I'm Rogue and that's Kitty. We go to Xavier's school along with Jean."

"Rogue huh unique name and Xavier's school must be quite the place if those two are anything to go by"

She just gave that comment a smirk

"Well my name is not really Rogue it's actually Anna I just prefer Rogue and as for our school… we'll you'd be surprised"

"I bet and I'm Kol Dagon by the way"

Before our conversation could continue both Kitty and Jean returned having ended their small disagreement.

"Huh, well look at you too. Are you going after my other friend now because Jean has someone? Should I also be worried?" Kitty asked teasingly but we all knew she was just joking and meant nothing by it.

As we talked I began to realize that these girls had pretty good social skills. Honestly, I had expected them to be a lot more reserved due to their status as mutants. Especially rogue due to how her powers affect people.

This ended up not being the case at least not completely. I could tell that Rogue was still afraid by how she kept her distance while remaining vigilant of her surroundings.

She must be worried about accidentally touching someone. I wonder if there is something I could do to help her. Ah, I'll think about it in the future.

"Kol we gotta get going. We need to get to class before time runs out." Jean said regretfully

"Ah alright no problem I gotta go as well anyways" I replied

Jean suddenly began rummaging through her purse as she took out her cell phone. The other two seeing this did the same.

I got the memo and took out my phone and brought it to the contacts section.

"We'll call you to come hang out with us next time" Jean said after we exchanged phone numbers and with that, the trio left.

Well that wasn't so bad I thought

[+10 Points Meeting Jean Grey]

[+10 Points Meeting Kitty Pryde]

[+10 Points Meeting Rogue]