Like Father Like Son

[Erik Lehnsherr]

Magneto was currently in the city, something that he did not do too often unless it was strictly business. He was after all, one of the most wanted men in the world, so the less he exposed himself, the better. It wasn't that he feared humans killing him -- for his arrogance assured him that he could handle the threat of humans. It was the fact that he did not wish to get apprehended and that was something that humans were shockingly capable of. Besides, it would serve no purpose if he were to be contained in a cell once again, for the Brotherhood needed it's leader. And Magneto planned to remain with them for as long as he lived. So his trip out here now wasn't for pleasure. It was late at night and he was gathering supplies to take back to headquarters. He had just started and mentally had a list of all things he required from here. He was clad in his regular attire -- not in his Magneto uniform -- taking pride in his appearance. And accompanied with it, he wore sunglasses and a hat. Though it was dark outside, these accessories were just extra precaution to ensure no one immediately recognized him, and thus far, it was working. It also helped that it was dark out and there were less people on the street.

As he was passing, he saw a gathering of a couple of police vehicles. Magneto did not change his gait nor his demeanor. He was far away from them enough that they did not even notice his presence. They seemed to be too focused on someone else. Someone who looked strikingly familiar. And someone who was not difficult to recognize. Not that attire, but it was especially the hair that made him distinguishable. And it was enough to make Magneto stop and watch the scene that was unfolding before him. For with the police, was none other, than Peter. The very boy who had managed to break Magneto out of the Pentagon. A mutant who had an exceptional gift and showed incredible control and strength with his powers. What were the chances that he was here now? Whatever fate had in store for him, Magneto did not plan to let the opportunity by. Instead, he watched, planning to intervene if necessary though the boy did prove he could handle things quite well on his own. Still. What kind of mutant would he be if he did not support a fellow mutant brother?

Tag Quicksilver

[buddykinnz]

Of course the police would catch him on Wanda's birthday and all the way in New York City,he tried not to steal from his home town besides this town had the best toy stores,it was just that Maximoff luck that ran in his family.He looked forlornly at the bag full of gifts for her,it had everything she asked for in there dolls,candy,costumes,and the other girly stuff she listed he didn't even swipe anything for himself.Never will he do that again he tries for once to be a good person and not steal for himself and it blows up in his face,he shakes his head,"Hey what're ya shaken ya head at speedy?",the cop chided.Did this guy think he was being smart?Please,step aside mister,"Nothing officer I was just marveling at the fact that you can still fit in to your car,I mean it looks like your trying to get a blimp into a clown car",he said as innocently as he could.The cop glared at Peter,"Didn't anyone ever tell you it isn't smart to mouth off to a cop?",the cop sneered,"Didn't anyone ever tell you to lay off the donuts?",Peter snapped back.The cop immediately shoved Peter down against the hood of the car,"Alright wise guy wanna be a smartass this is what you get for being a smartass.",he said as he cuffed Peter and began to read him his rights.This may be the right time to try his escape, but he was coming up blank he couldn't just vibrate because the chain wouldn't break and he just ran he'd never get the cuffs off.Shoulda ran away when you had the chance he thought bitterly to himself.

[Erik Lehnsherr]

Magneto was out of ear shot of the conversation, so while he could not hear what was being said, he could quite easily witness it. And they were currently hand cuffing Peter. Erik now felt the need to intervene. He could have easily removed the metal bands which would allow to make a quick get away -- quick being an understatement -- but part of Magneto wanted to speak to the boy. Besides, using his power from a distance like that may imply he was a coward, afraid to confront the humans which was not at all the case. So he quite confidently and calmly walked toward the situation, until he was close enough to get the attention of the two cops. They looked at him, though did not seem to recognize him. "Can we help you, Sir?" Sir. A term they would use only when they believed he was a human and not a mutant. The instance his race was revealed, he would be called other terms like 'freak' or something along those lines. For it was how most humans treated their kind.

"I came to liberate the boy from his arrest." Magneto was completely composed and it was evident in the way he stood and spoke. The cops snickered, clearly amused by what they appeared to deem as ridiculous. "Right. Well we're taking him in for theft. Nothing you can do about it. Try the station tomorrow." Well now, that just wouldn't do. Magneto kept his gaze on the officers, giving a slight smile. "I fear I lack the patience to wait that long." And with that, without so much as a flinch, he used his powers to unlock the metal that was bound around Peter's wrists, giving him his freedom. The police, having heard the click of the metal unlocking, looked to Peter and then back to Magneto. They immediately drew their weapons, and it was quite evident how their guards immediately raised. "We know what you are!" What he was. Not who he was. Interesting choice of words.

"Excellent.. I would hate to waste time on such trivialities as introductions." Now, at last, they recognized him, for not many in the world held his power. As if the police did not proof to be idiotic enough, they fired their guns at Magneto. Shame. He had been rather hoping they could have done this quickly. Magneto raised his hand, causing the bullets to stop right in front of him, and he returned the favor, firing them back at the cops which caused them to fall to the ground. Magneto was unsure whether they were alive or dead, nor did he care. He then approached Peter, now able to focus on the boy's presence; something that Magneto still felt was a coincidence. But a pleasant one, he had to admit. "Peter, it is good to see you again," Magneto stated honestly. Now that they weren't meeting right after Magneto was being freed from a decade of imprisonment, he felt better able to talk to the boy and not seem so confused and disoriented about what was happening around him.

[buddykinnz]

While Peter was vainly trying to plan his escape when he heard someone walk up,"Can we help you, Sir?",the cops asked.The "someone" was a guy then,well what crazy person would willing walk up to cops while they're making an arrest,"I came to liberate the boy from his arrest.",this guy would."Right. Well we're taking him in for theft. Nothing you can do about it. Try the station tomorrow.",yeah ,he agreed silently,unless you have some magic powers then you are no help,"I fear I lack the patience to wait that long.", and just like that the cuffs unlocked.Peter's first instinct was to run away,but he wanted to catch a glimpse of his savior.Once he turned to see he stopped dead,Erik,well what are the chances he would be in town while he was getting arrested,"We know what you are!"Ouch,getting called a "What" must sting,at least they called him a no-good delinquent.
"Excellent.. I would hate to waste time on such trivialities as introductions.",if it stung at all Erik was sure good at crying on the inside because they started shooting at him.As soon as the first gunshot rang out Peter ran for cover be hide one of the cop cars.Apparently he didn't have to wait long he only heard four till the shots stopped.Confused,he poked his head out from be hide the car,the cops were on the ground one was groaning the other two weren't moving.He blinked and looked up at Erik, "Peter, it is good to see you again,",he said as if he hadn't just shot three people,"Yeah good to see you too",Peter said astonished,"So do you usually come to New York just to shoot cops and save teenagers from getting arrested?",he joked trying to lighten the mood.In all honesty he was pretty scared,this was the man that killed the president and dropped a whole stadium on the white house,whose to say he wouldn't kill him? 

[Erik Lehnsherr]

Peter spoke of how it was good to see him as well, and Magneto could not tell if the boy was just saying it to be polite, or whether it was genuine. Either did not matter he supposed. He then asked him a question that brought a slight smile to Magneto's lips. "I would have to say that it is a first doing so with these exact circumstances," he told him. Meaning, being here, in New York, helping a teenage mutant from three police officers. Magneto had saved others -- and failed in saving some, Kennedy being a prime example -- but he did not do it with the assumption that it would be reciprocated. He did it, because they were mutants; and he fought for mutant rights. "Though it is the least I could do," he told him. He may not expect anything in return from others, but that did not mean Magneto was blind to how Peter had helped him break out of the Pentagon.

A beyond dangerous and risky mission that he had done so quite effortless and faultlessly. "We best leave this scene before more officers show up," he told him as he turned to walk another direction, though paused to see if Peter would accompany him. It wasn't that he feared more police officers, but it was just a nuisance having to deal with them."Do you live far from here?" He questioned. Peter obviously had the ability to move at incredible speeds, and so he was unsure whether he had done so to get here, or if he relied on more traditional means of transportation: a car. Either way, Magneto felt the responsibility to ensure that the boy returned home, safe and void of any more trouble from the human authorities.

[buddykinnz]

"I would have to say that it is a first doing so with these exact circumstances,",Erik said snapping Peter outta his thoughts of Erik skinning him alive.He looked Erik up and down and while he did just shoot people he didn't look like he would hurt Peter he did just save him from getting arrested "Though it is the least I could do,",he said.Oh yeah,he did break him outta prison that was fun,he laughed out loud at the thought of the guards punching each other in the face. "We best leave this scene before more officers show up,",Erik said as he signaled Peter to follow him.He started after him,but then he remembered,"Wanda's gifts!",he shouted and ran back to the cop cars he barley caught Erik's,"Do you live far from here?"Peter went back to the spot where he last saw the bag only to find it missing,"Ugh could this day get any worse?",he asked exaperated as he put his hands up towards the sky.

[Erik Lehnsherr]

Peter had been coming with him, up until he seemed to remember something, run back, and then grow frustrated. Who was Wanda? Magneto had absolutely no clue, but whoever she was, and whatever missing gifts Peter had gotten for her, was clearly upsetting him. Is that what he had stolen? He recalled Charles making a comment about returning the car, and well, considering Peter had broken into the Pentagon . . . perhaps theft was a common act for the teenager. "What did you have for her?" Magneto asked. That was the more relevant question, rather than asking who she was. Perhaps it was too soon to make such a personal inquiry.

"I can help you regather them if need be. Perhaps this time without getting caught," he teased, the same small smile on his lips so that Peter would not grow offended with his jesting remark. He was of course, only saying it in good humor. Though he was speaking the truth when he offered to assist Peter in getting what he needed if he could not find the bag. He had intended to ensure that the boy returned home, and all this meant was that they would have to make a quick stop along the way. Though he also did not fail to notice that Peter did not state where he lived. Maybe that too was too personal for Peter to reveal. Magneto would not at all blame him for that as his reasons for possibly doing so were entirely understandable. Still. He would offer his company should Peter wish to take Magneto up on his offer.