Title: Headlong Toward the Starry Sea 6/?
by Meredith Bronwen Mallory (garnettrees)
Rating: PG-13 (for now)
Disclaimer: X-Men, all associated characters and imagery are all property of Marvel Comics. I make no money by writing this, and intend no disrespect.
Trigger Warnings: Dubious ethics regarding the creation/owning of androids, futuristic bigotry and ableism that in no way reflect the feelings of the author. Underage (16+)
Additional Warnings: AU, robot!Erik, adorkable!Charles, robo-Erik-will-Hulk-smash-if-you-look-at-his-little-telepath-wrong. Tongue-in-cheek speculation about the future. The author read too many space-operas and pulp sci-fi magazines as an impressionable child. ^_~
Summary: In response to
this prompt on xmen-firstkink. Prometheus-inspired AU. Having recently lost his wife, renowned geneticist Brian Xavier signs a five-year mission contract with Weyland Industries-- and brings along his brilliant fourteen year-old son, Charles. The Nephthys is a deep space research vessel, complete with cryo facilities and a David 8 model Ship's Assistant.
131-7-142119YRK-- otherwise known as Erik-- doesn't stand a chance.
HEADLONG TOWARD THE STARRY SEA 6/? @ AO3 .