Summary:
From the Moonlighter archives: A day in the life of (what used to be) the never-ending process of reconcilliation between Crystal and Pietro. Luna learns a bad word, Crystal wants more attention, and Pietro can't get a break. Originally written to take place after the Quicksilver solo series.

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This ficlet is a loose sequel to ‘First Night’ and examines the first day of Quicksilver’s new life after discovering that he is the son of Magneto. Familial discussions with his sister the Scarlet Witch, internal struggles, and migraines commence.

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Here we have the first night shared between Crystal and Pietro after Magneto revealed that he is the biological father of Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch. Identity crises, self-doubt, and portent follow. Also something of a self-challenge to write nicely of Crystal, whose canonical indescretions against her husband confound me. At least Pietro ( Read more... )

A little ditty that is entirely outdated in its setting, alas; however, Quicksilver (an old favorite of mine) looks about geared for a 'coolness comeback' in the Marvel fandom (so does X-Factor, actually, thanks again to Peter David), and I saw a picture of Pietro recently that made my heart flutter. Thus inspired the following tale.

( This story picks right up where issue #88 of PAD's X-Factor faded to black. If it's available, I recommend reading it. To summarize: Crystal is an active Avenger and Quicksilver a member of X-Factor; (as usual) the two are estranged but attempting reconciliation. Both have taken time off for a romantic rendezvous in an isolated cabin in Maine, courtesy of Val Cooper. )