Disclaimer: Unfortunately I do not own X Men, the Avengers, Black Panther, or any characters you may recognize from Marvel and any mistakes found in any of the chapters are my own.
I'm picturing Emilie as Amandla Stenberg.
L'amour Vrai is French for true love.
A/N: Emie and T'challa meet in this chapter! I'm so excited!
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*Emilie's Pov*
I sighed as I looked out of the window of the backseat of the SUV. We were on our way to the revision of the Sokovia Accords and not a single one of us was happy about it. I felt a large hand settle on mine in an effort to comfort me and I turned to the sweet blue German man next to me with a small smile. Kurt has become surrogate big brother to me since he arrived at the mansion and I often go to him when I need guidance.
"It will be alright kleine schwester." Kurt said softly with a smile giving my hand a comforting squeeze.
"Thanks Kurt." I gave him a quick kiss on the cheek and a smile before looking back out the window.
I quietly groaned as we pulled up outside of the United Nations Headquarters and banged my head against the window.
"Careful sweetie wouldn't want you to hurt yourself." My mom called back to me from the front seat with a teasing grin on her face.
"Just think of it this way; the faster we get in there and and shake a few hands, the faster we can leave." Kitty said from the other side of Kurt with a small grin trying to stay positive. We all made our way out of the truck and met up with the others that were in the cars behind us.
"Now I want you all to be on your best behavior while we're here," the professor stated mostly looking at me, my dad, and Logan making all three of us snort quietly, "and at least try to stay positive." The last part was directed toward the rest of the group making us all reluctantly nod our heads.
"All right let's get this over with." I murmured smoothing out my light blue lace skater dress with cap sleeves.
Rogue and Kitty both snorted as they came on either side of looping their arms with mine as Bobby and Warren settled on my right with Rogue, and Piotr and Kurt settled on my left with Kitty. In front of us my parents, Aunt Jean, Uncle Scott, and Logan flanked on both sides of the professor. All together we looked like a united front as the large crowds of people parted letting us pass.
As we walked further into the building I started to feel pressure build up in my chest making me halt my step. I had heard of people experiencing this feeling before, which caused a wave of panic to set in. I was with Rogue the first time she experienced it, which was only minutes before her and Bobby said each others words.
This was it. It was finally happening. My soulmate was somewhere in this building and I can't decide whether I should be excited or terrified.
The girls noticed my tensed state and turned to me concerned.
"Are you alright Emie?" Kitty asked with a worried look on her face.
"They're here." I said softly looking down at my mark which seemed darker than usual.
They both looked at me wide eyed before leaning closer.
"Are you sure?" Rogue whispered making no one else could hear her. She had waved the boys away who had looked back at us concerned.
I couldn't seem to find my voice and all I could do is nod my head as I raised a hand to my chest feeling another burst of pressure. They both looked at me with understanding expressions considering they both have already dealt with the wave of emotions that sets in before meeting your soulmate, first Kitty with Piotr and of course Rogue with Bobby.
"Don't worry we'll be by your side all day, ok." Kitty gave my hand a comforting squeeze making me nod greatfully before we started walking again. They both knew how terrifed I am of meeting my soulmate so I'm greatful that I'll have them here with me in case things go south.
Hopefully I won't have to worry about that.
*T'challa's Pov*
I gazed out of the window sitting in the backseat of my Audi while my driver navigated through traffic toward the United Nations Headquarters. Today is the day of revision of the Sokovia Accords, hopefully this will help bring about the start of a better world. That is all I could ask for, this all my father ever wanted.
After the events that occured over the past couple of weeks, and with me taking up the mantle of both warrior and king I can only hope that the happenings of today lead to peace.
"We are here your highness." Okoye, one of my top Dora Milaje spoke from the passenger seat breaking me out of my musings making me nod.
I made my way into the building with Okoye flanking my right side. I quickly shook hands with the many other world leaders that I passed on the way up to the observatory deck. Once I arrived I was greeted by the sight of the Captain, James Barnes, Tony Stark, Col. Rhodes, Ms. Romanoff, Mr. Barton, the Falcon, Dr. Banner, Ms. Maximoff, and the Vision. We made peace after realizing who was really behind the bombing that killed my father and I can honestly that I consider them allies.
"Your highness it's nice to see you again." The Captain greeted, making the others attention turn toward me.
"It is nice to see you as well." I gave him a small smile shaking his hand as well as the others.
We made idle conversation before I felt a small burst of pressure appear in my chest making me halt, but I quickly covered up my pause by clearing my throat. I suddenly felt the swell in my chest again making a surge of emotion run through me. I had heard my father speak of this before, prior to meeting my mother he said he felt a rush of emotion minutes before they spoke each others words.
That can only mean one thing. The one that I have been waiting for is finally here. The love of my life is somewhere in this building. I've waited so long for this day, I remember the day the beautiful handwriting appeared on my skin. I was 15 years old and by then I had given up hope that I would ever get my mark, but the second I showed my mother the bold black handwriting on my left forearm she and my father both cried tears of joy knowing that my true love was out there somewhere. And now 19 years later I am finally going to be able to meet them.
"Ah your highness there you are!" I booming voice broke me out of my daze and I turned toward the source.
I gave a small smile to the large blue man walking toward me as he guided a bald man in a wheelchair, a slim redheaded woman who was holding hands with a brunette man in sunglasses, a slim brown skin woman with white hair who was holding hands with a shaggy haired tall brunette man with balck and red eyes, and a tall muscular man who looked as if he would rather be anywhere but here.
"Hello Dr. McCoy, it is wonderful to see you again." I said shaking his hand. Dr. Hank McCoy, the US Ambassador to the United Nations and the Secretary of Mutant Relations, is someone that I have gained a great respect for. Not only is he a avid mutant rights activist, but he is also one of the most brillant minds in the world.
"Same to you your highness," he started with a smile before turning toward the group behind him, "I would like to introduce you to some dear friends and former colleagues of mine; Professor Charles Xavier, the founder of the X Men and the Xavier Institute for Gifted Youngsters, a home and sanctuary for young mutants, Dr. Jean Grey-Summers, her husband Scott Summers, Remy and Ororo Lebeau, and Logan Howlett; who are all teachers at the school." He pointed them each out one by one.
They all gave me polite smiles except for the one named Logan, but their smiles turned into more of a grimace once they saw the group standing beside me.
"Weather Witch and Cajun nice to see you again." Stark said with a smirk to the couple making them both roll their eyes at him clearly used to his personality.
"Afraid we can't say the same Stark." Ororo said in an annoyed tone at the billionare. It was as clear as day that none of them were very fond of them Avengers.
"It is an honor to meet you your highness. Your advocation for mutant rights has not gone unnoticed in our community, and for that we are greatful." The professor said to me with a smile hoping to difuse the situation before it even became one.
"Of course, it is only right that the mutant community is given the same basic rights allotted to every other human being, why should we punish or condemn someone for something they were born with, something that they didn't ask for."
As I finished speaking I noticed his group, including Mr. Howlett, look at me with small fond smiles. The professor gave a small light hearted chuckle before shaking my hand.
"You know it seems as though you have a similar way of thinking as someone very dear to us." He said with a warm smile.
*Emilie's Pov*
Me and the girls caught up to the guys and we all slowly made our way up to the Observatory Deck where we were supposed to meet with Uncle Hank.
"Are you sure you're okay Emie?" Bobby asked concerned. I made the girls swear not to say anything to them until I'm able to gather my thoughts because I really don't want to deal with the barrage of questions in know would follow.
"Bobby I promise I'm fine." I tried to smile, but I know it turned out to be more of a grimace.
He gave me a look that said, 'Do you really expect me to believe that.'
"Bobby really I promise I'm fine." I gave him a small smile which he returned before he caught up with the guys and I fell back with the girls.
The pressure in my chest seemed to get stronger as we got closer to the Observatory Deck making my panic set in again and I could feel small electric sparks on the edge of my finger tips. The girls looked down at my hands worried and blocked them from the view of the people around us.
"Em take deep breaths and calm down. We don't need your powers actin' up in here." Rogue whispered softly as I closed eyes and repeated my mother's mantra in my head.
I control my powers, they don't control me
I control my powers, they don't control me
I control my powers, they don't control me
I could feel the sparks slowly die out and my emotions start to level out as I opened my eyes.
"You good?" Kitty asked worried.
"I'm good." I smiled at them saying thanks before we walked closer to the Observatory Deck.
We saw the guys talking to the adults and Uncle Hank and smiled, but all let out a collective groan once we saw who they were near.
The f'ing Avengers. Just great, just what we needed; trigger happy, holier than thou, SHIELD puppets who think they can do whatever they want. We've worked with them multiple times, and I can honestly say that our utter dislike toward them wasn't a secret. They were always butting in where they weren't needed or wanted, and thought they knew what was best for everyone. When in reality they had no idea what was best for us or our kind. They're were only a few of their little group that any of us could really stand to be around without wanting to pull our hair out, and that was Thor, Sam Wilson, Wanda Maximoff, Vision, and sometimes the Captain depending on the day.
"Look when we get over there I want you both to be on your best behavior, alright? The last thing we need is a fight breaking out at the UN." Kitty said sternly to both me and Rogue knowing that we could be real smartasses whenever we were around the Avengers.
"Fine, but if the old drunk starts somethin', you best believe I'm gonna finish it." Rogue huffed referring to a certain billionaire who seemed to make it his life's mission to push people buttons.
Kitty rolled her eyes before pulling us both over in that direction. The guys and the adults seemed to be finish with they're conversation with Uncle Hank and walked over to us. We could clearly see the annoyed look on Logan's face making us laugh a little as we got closer to them.
"Who was it this time bub?" I asked him smiling.
"Who do you think?" Aunt Jean said smirking a little. I gave a knowing smile back knowing, that Stark is one of the few people who really knows how to get under Wolverine's skin.
"Girls I want you to be on your best behavior once you get over to Hank and the Avengers. The King of Wakanda is with them, so please do not cause any trouble." The professor said getting our attention.
The King? Of course I've heard about the new young King of the secretive African country. He was an avid supporter of Mutant rights and was an extremely intelligent scientist. He was revealed to be the Black Panther during the hunt for James Barnes, so not only is he extremely intelligent, he is also a very skilled fighter.
"Of course professor I'll make sure they're on their best behavior." Kitty said smiling at him breaking me out of my thoughts making me, Rogue, and the guys all snort before we walked toward Uncle Hank.
I felt a shiver down my spine as we got closer, a forewarning that my soulmate was near. I grabbed the girls hands squeezing them giving them a meaningful look. They gave me an understanding one back squeezing my hands as we got closer.
"Ah baby Cajun! There you are I was wondering when I would see you!" Stark's loud voice rang out making the group turn to us as I rolled my eyes.
"Stark." I deadpanned. I turned to Sam, Wanda, and Vision giving them small smiles which they returned before me and the girls launched ourselves into Uncle Hanks waiting arms making him chuckle.
"Hello my dears." He gave us all kisses on our foreheads.
"Hi Uncle Hank." We said in unison making him chuckle again. Since the girls were pretty much disowned by their families they've come to look at mine as their own.
"Girls I would like to introduce you to King T'Challa of Wakanda," He started moving over the side gesturing to the man that was behind him. I looked up and gasped at the sight of the handsome man in front of me.
He was about as tall as Logan with broad shoulders and strong arms that filled out his expensive looking designer navy blue suit. His beautiful chocolate brown skin looked smooth to the touch. I looked into his deep brown eyes and felt a heat take over my body. His plump lips lifted into a small breath taking smile as his eyes roamed my body making my heart hammer against my chest. His action didn't go unnoticed by the girls as they both nudged me smirking making me look down sheepishly trying to making the heat leave my cheeks.
Uncle Hank, bless his heart, was completely obviously to the moment and continued talking.
"Your Highness I would like to introduce you to former students at the Xavier Institute, and some of the youngest members of the X Men, this is Kitty Pride." He said pointing to her first.
"It's nice to meet you your Highness." Kitty gave him a small smile.
"You as well Ms. Pride."
I could honestly say that my knees almost buckled at the sound of his deep, hypnotizing voice. His enchanting accent completely bewitched me.
"And this is Anna Marie Howlett." Rogue chose to changed her last name to Logan's not too long ago and I could have sworn I almost saw tears in his eyes.
"Your Highness." Rogue grinned at him.
"Ms. Howlett." He smiled back.
"And last, but not least. This lovely young lady is Emilie Lebeau."
His enchanting dark eyes turned to me making me swoon a bit before I finally found my voice.
"It's a pleasure to meet you your highness, I just wish it was under better circumstances." I said with a small smile.
His entire demeanor seemed to change, and he gazed at me with disbelief and awe confusing me. He came closer to me gently grabbing my hand making me gasp as an extreme wave of emotions seemed to hit me all at once. He lifted my hand to his lips and laid a gentle kiss to my knuckles with his eyes still locked on mine making my breath hitch.
"So you're the one destined to be my queen."
My body froze and I heard Rogue and Kitty let out startled gasps next to me as the young King uttered the words that have been branded on my skin since the day I was born.
A/N:
kleine schwester: German for Little Sister