Friendship Part 1
Title : Friendship Part 1
Fandom : Young Avengers
Characters : Wanda Maximoff, The Vision, Anelle, Captain Mar-vell, Theodore, William, Thomas
Word Count: 1433
Universe : My own weird universe
Sumary : In my universe, Teddy and Billy met when they were 10 years-old and became friends. It would be nice if it had happened this way wouldn’t it?
WARNINGS: This is my universe so, be prepared for SWEET things.
Also, Wanda's speech is in Red, The vision's is in Brown, Mar-vell's is in blue,Anelle's is in green.
It was a nice day... the sunny weather, although not too hot. Tommy went to ride his new bike while Billy was reading a book on the square. The little dark-haired boy was sitting there all alone. He didn’t notice when the older kids came from behind… he could only feel the heavy ball hitting his head. He fell on the ground, losing his book. He saw many feet and was scared they were laughing at him. Dirty shoes on his white T-shirt. His mother gave him that T-shirt. He tried to protect his face once more… he never liked that neighborhood… the other kids didn’t like him… and he was only a 10 year-old boy.
-STOP IT!
Billy didn’t know the golden-haired boy who came running but he wasn’t scared anymore…that boy wasn’t coming to hit him… he was coming… to save him…he closed his eyes. He could hear the boys screaming but couldn’t look. In his young mind he thought that the new boy was being trashed… just like the others always did to himself… and only because he was… different.
-Don’t you dare doing anything else OK?
He opened his eyes. There was blood on the ground near him. It wasn’t his blood. He stood up and the blond boy was looking at him, offering his hand.
-Are you OK? Did they hurt you?
-I’m… fine... thanks…
-Are you sure you’re not hurt?
Billy looked at the blond boy’s face. Big blue eyes and golden hair. A small mouth… and blood on it…blood? So… that blood belonged to this boy…
-Sorry… you’re hurt…
-Don’t worry… it’ll heal. I’m Teddy.
-William…
-William is BO-RING… may I call you Billy?
-Ah…
-I just moved to that apartment over there, on the other side of the street and dad told me to make new friends.
-To… make friends….?
-Let’s be friends.
-Why… why me? I’m…
-I like you. You seem like a nice boy. Do you wanna be my friend?
-My book!
Billy rushed for his book some pages were torn apart. His eyes were full of tears.
-Big boys don’t cry Billy. Was it an adventure book?
-Sort of… Huckleberry Finn …
-Never heard of it.
-Really?
-I’m not the book kind of boy… although mom always gives me lots of them…
-Mom loves when I read her books… and… my brother never does things to please her.
-Do you have a brother? Really? An old brother…?
-My twin…Thomas.
-Thomas is BO-RING too… Tommy is easier. Just like mine. Say it!
-Teddy…
“It is nice to say his name like this” Billy thought. He had a real friend. Someone who cared about him.
-How old are you Billy?
-I’m 10… why?
-I’m 10 too… but soon it’ll be my birthday. Will you come if we have a party?
People never invited Billy to parties… sometimes they would invite Tommy…but Billy was always locked on his room waiting for his mother to call him for dinner.
-Are you serious? Are you really inviting me?
-Why wouldn’t I invite… you’re my friend.
A single tear fell from Billy’s dark eyes and he remembered Teddy’s voice “Big boys don’t cry”… but he felt he was still little… he still needed someone to care about him…
-Are you really OK? Does it hurt?
-I’m… fine… it’ll be fine soon…
-Here… sit with me.
Teddy pulled him by his hand gently, sitting next to him.
-Why were they hitting you?
-I’m different from them.
-That’s not a reason.
-I’m a mutant.
-So…?
-Aren’t you afraid?
-Not at all. I’m a mutant too…
-Really?
-Dad and mom have powers… so... as their only child… I… inhe…
-Inherited.
-Yes! I inherited their powers.
-You probably know my mom…Her name is Wanda.
-Not a clue.
-Scarlet Witch.
-REALLY? Dad’s Captain Mar-vell. They worked together a long time ago!
A big smile escaped from Billy’s face…they were in the same situation, although Teddy seemed so strong and brave…
-Billy… I have to go home… it’s getting late… should I walk you home first?
-No… thanks… Tommy is going to come and pick me up.
-Ah… OK…
Teddy looked down… he seemed sad. Tommy had his bike… he could go home by himself.
-Teddy… I’ve changed my mind…let me show you were I live.
-Let’s go!
Teddy offered his hand again and this time Billy accepted it. They walked slowly talking about small things… it seemed like they had known each other since they were born.
-It’s here. 603.
-So high…
-Dad likes it…
-Do you wanna play tomorrow? Show me the place?
-I’d be glad to…
-I’ll be here… let’s say… at 3?
-For me it’s fine.
-So… bye Billy! See you tomorrow!
-Bye!
Wanda was horrified to see Billy dirty and asked what happened. Billy told parts of the facts, like he always did. He forgot to use his powers and clean his clothes before dinner.
-Thomas! You should have protected your brother!
-He’s old enough to take care of himself mom.
-This is not a suitable way to talk to your mother son.
-Stop it you too! I was playing with my friends OK? Riding my bike… and we saw Billy talking with another boy.
-William… is that true?
-Yes mom… Teddy said his father worked with you… his name is Captain Mar-vell.
-Oh… is this true? Did you hear darling? Mar-vell has just moved t our neighborhood… and his child is now William’s friend! I’m so happy! Now you’ll stop locking yourself in your room. This is also for you Thomas… you should be… what’s his name again?
-Teddy mom.
-Yes… you should be Teddy’s friend.
-I don’t wanna have new freak friends. If he gets along with Billy he’s also a loser.
-Stop talking like this Thomas.
-Sorry dad.
It was a normal dinner at Billy’s home.
-And there were those bad boys hitting him and I trashed them all and now I’m Billy’s friend.
-It’s nice of you to help others… even though this “Billy” is a human…
-Anelle…
-Billy’s a mutant too… his mother is called the Crimson Witch!
-Scarlet Witch. We worked together for some time…I didn’t know she lived around here.
-Yep… she lives right on the other street. I walked Billy home. Maybe those boys could appear again.
-It’s good to have friends Theodore…. but don’t forget he’s still a human... and someday… you’ll be the heir of the Skrull empire…
-I don’t wanna be an heir. I want to stay here with my friends and have a birthday party.
-You could also be the Kree heir and rule above all universe…
-I wanna stay here! I wanna a birthday party!
-But Theodore…
-I’m tired of moving… I’m tired of this being-an-heir stuff… I wanna play basketball on the street and ride a bike… an I wanna a birthday party with lots of friends and a cake…and I wanna blow the candles and make a wish and give Billy the first piece of cake because he’s the first real friend I made.
-Oh Theodore…
-TEDDY… I want to be called Teddy!
Teddy rushed to his room. He was really angry at his parents with all that stuff about being an heir. He opened the window and jumped to the street, focusing his mind to create big wings. He flew to Billy’s apartment. He was lying on his bed, lost in a book. A knock in the window. He jumped. Teddy laughed. The wings were back to his normal self.
-Teddy? What are you doing here? And… this high? Come in….
-Sorry to bother… I just… got angry at home and came to chat… but if I’m disturbing you I can go back…
-Of course not… come in… it’s a complete mess…. but it’s my room… you’re welcome here.
Teddy jumped to the carpet. It was nice inside. He looked to the other bed. He could see clothes all around. It came to his mind that Billy had a twin brother… and twins weren’t the same.
-Here’s my bed. Sit down… do you want something?
-No… thanks… I just want to talk…
-By the way… how did you get so high? Can you fly…?
-Yes… If I make my wings grow…
-You have wings…that’s nice…
-I’m a shape-shifter. I can change my body at will.
-Really? And...how do I know this is your true form?
-Because you’re my friend and I don’t have to wear a mask for you.
-Is this a promise?
-Do I have to make a promise?
-No… we’re just fine this way… as your friend… I believe in you.