First Kill

The X-Jet landed outside of a house that had nearly 20 police officers aiming their guns at it. There were several large slash marks around that house, exposing the interior to the outside. And in the center of it all, was a single teenager holding his hands above his head while his entire body shook in fear.

"Thanks, officers. We will take it from here," Cyclops tried to gain control of the situation. Most of the police officers seemed tense. And tense police with a mutant that had just awakened their powers was never a good combination.

The lieutenant on the scene seemed to agree with Cyclops because she ordered her men to pull back.

"Fine with me. I'd be careful though. The kid cut his father into several pieces and did all that to the house before we even got here. When we told him to raise his hands, he sent out several slashes that nearly killed a few of my officers and almost got himself shot."

Cyclops nodded and thanked the woman before his team moved in on the house while the officers pulled back. The entire time, the by inside the house didn't make a move or sound. When they got to the house, Wolverine gave the kid a heads-up before they went inside.

"Kid. We're coming in. Try not to slice my balls off!"

The other X-Men shot glances at Wolverine before shaking their heads and walking inside. The team quickly assessed the situation inside the house and could tell what happened easily.

Most of the house was actually intact. Next to the teen was the kitchen table which was cut into several pieces. 10 cuts for 10 fingers.

The dad's dead body was right next to the table and seemed to have been cut 5 times. As if the boy had only used a single hand.

The rest of the damage to the house was random cuts that ranged from 1-5 slashes, each of varying sizes.

{So the kid was having breakfast with dad, power randomly activates, he panics, Dad tries to calm him down, dad ends up getting killed while the kid is still panicking, and dead dad causes the kid to panic even more and the kid does more damage.}

{Hmm. He most likely creates energy blades from his fingers. Extremely sharp ones at that with how smooth the cuts are.}

{So it was all an accident. And the boy is also traumatized since he not only activated his powers but also killed his father. Never a good combination. Emma...}

{On it, Ororo.}

Emma walked in front of the boy while Wolverine and Cyclops circled him. Even if they wanted to believe it was all an accident, they still rather be safe than sorry.

"Hello, child. My name is Emma Frost. What's yours?"

The boy looked up and saw the calm smile on Emma's face. It was one that made someone want to trust her.

"Aaaa-Asher. Asher Edwards."

Emma smiled when she heard his name.

"Asher. A very nice name for a young man like yourself.

Asher, we are here because your mutant power has awakened suddenly and unexpectedly. And I know something terrible has happened because of that but you need to know that it was an accident. A terrible accident, yes but it was an accident. You did not mean to do it and nothing could change what has happened.

But we can change what happens in the future. We can make sure that accidents like this never happen again.

There is a school for children like. Those with gifts that they don't know how to control or those that others fear and they need a place of peace. If you come with us, we can give you that peace. Come with us, Asher. Let us give you a place where you belong."

Emma stretched out her hand to Asher, immediately causing Cyclops and Wolverine to get ready to attack the kid. But to their surprise, Asher was able to grab Emma's hand without any issue. And they were not the only ones shocked. So were Storm and Asher himself.

"I've put in a mental block so you can't use your powers for now. But this is only temporary. You need to learn to control your powers and not let them or anyone else control you. Understand?"

Asher looked at Emma and couldn't reply. It was all so much to take in. She wasn't just offering him a place to be safe and to learn. She was offering him a second chance at life.

"Thank you, Ms. Frost," Asher choked out, barely able to say anything as he cried his heart out. Emma brought him in for a hug and embraced the teen.

"It's alright, Asher. We're gonna get you through this."