Mystique (formerly Raven Darkholme) (![[info]](https://www.insanejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} mutant_proud) wrote in ![[info]](https://www.insanejournal.com/img/community.gif){kind=small} silverage, |
The future was a frequent topic of conversation at the compound, with Erik making grandiose speeches about how mutants would rise to become the dominant force on the planet. The future, to Raven, was a huge concept that excited her while at the same time frightened her. Not only would she have to face whatever future Erik's plans brought about, but she had to raise a child-- a child that had very little chance of looking anywhere near "normal"-- in such a world. She could only imagine what would happen if the Brotherhood failed, and humanity's fear and hatred for mutants won out.
Raven knew her look of shock was showing on her face, but needed Kurt to understand that she wasn't afraid of him, she was afraid for herself and her unborn child. "I believe you," she said solemnly, "and I need you to answer something for me. In the future, does your world know about..." She hesitated before adding the last word, in a whisper. "...mutants?"