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[Demeter Caloon]

Before anyone reads this I want to add I wrote this a while back even before my book was started (which is when Demeter first took "life") and way before my RPs started. I thought it might be something to add as a fanfic since I didn't have much written and I could now add an Xmen after tone to it. I would also like to add that even though it has an Xmen tone I will not be adding characters from the RP sites, movies, books, etc. I don't want to risk damaging someone's good name with my terrible writing (lol). So in other words everything you're about to read and the characters in this story exits only in my mind. (and trust me folks its a mess up there lol) So without further delay, my story.
Thanks for reading that,
Dawn

*fell free to PM me with comment, but if you snap at me I'll snap back. Its a good warning lol* (In other words if you don't like it don't read it, no need to be mean) You can make suggestions and points without being a jerk, you know the difference.

It might depend on the comments and suggestions I get if I post more. I'm going to keep going on this story line either way, but its up to y'all if I post it.

[Demeter Caloon]

Chap. 1

Demeter took in a deep breath and slowly opened her tired eyes. Her eyes first fell upon the early morning sun that scattered into the room through the soft blue curtains; the dim light giving them a heavenly glow. It was just after dawn on the second day of her new life. The white walls made the room bright and welcoming. A rocking chair set by the window, facing the nearly perfect scene of trees and mountains just outside; it had been a gift from a friend back at the school.

Demeter sighed happily and closed her eyes to try and sleep once more. She wasn't surprised at all when just as she got comfortable enough to sleep a small whimper came from the bundle resting at the base of her left wing. She moved her right wing back and peered at the tiny baby girl nearly napping on the satin feathers.

Demeter smiled lovingly at the new born. It had only been 2 days since she, alone, had brought this little girl into the world. Most hospitals wouldn't allow her in because of the wings and the others she didn't trust. She could vaguely remember being alone in her room for nearly 6 hours, trying not to pick up the phone and call for help. She managed on her own, almost like always, and ended up with her perfect angel.

Once again Demeter smiled at her daughter and pulled her wing back over the bundled child to shield her from the bright morning light as soon as she was sure Lily wouldn't whine again. She softly brushed her finger tips over Lily's almost hand size, angelic wings. The lily color of the baby's feathers is what inspired her name.

Demeter let her wing cover Lily limply like she normally did during their naps and at night. She couldn't help but to laugh softly to herself when she, once again, was ready to doze and an interruption took sleep from her grasp. She listened carefully to make sure she hadn't imagined someone at the front door. When the knock came again she opened her eyes and started to sit up. Using her wing as a cradle she moved off the bed, holding Lily close to her.

Demeter walked down the stairs, slightly brushing her hair down with her free hand as she held Lily in the crook of her other arm. "I'm coming." She called at the person as they knocked once more. She made her way down the stairs, making sure not to jar Lily, hoping the child might sleep a little longer.

She peeked out the window next to the door by barely moving the blinds. A figure stood maybe a foot from the door. The sun was now directly behind the figure, making it impossible to see who it might be. She went to the door and started to unlock it, but something made her stop. "Who is it?" she asked as she mind went back to when she was robbed just after moving into this two-story house. When no answer came she placed her hand on the door, trying to force a vision to see who was on the other side. She only stopped then Lily started to squirm and whimper, apparently she was also getting the vision. Demeter sighed and unlocked the door; whats the worst the could happen?

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Demeter opened the door causiously, holding Lily carefully, but firmly.

"You seem suprised to see me." A man's voice drifted through the crack in the door.

Demeter sighed in relief and opened the door the rest of the way, her wing still blocking Lily from the man's view. "Well not really." she replied with a smile. "Come in." She stepped aside.

"Thanks." The man smiled. He moved into the house, removing his hat as he did so.

"How have you been, Victor?" she asked. "I haven't seen you in forever."

"About 3 months." He smiled and turned to face her. "I could be better." He said and before she could ask why he added, "and how are you? I haven't heard much on your situation."

Demeter laughed lightly. "Well, its changed a lot." She moved her wing slightly, to let him see Lily cradled in her arms.

Lily moved slightly, making the soft cotton blanket that was wrapped around her fall from her wings. She didn't whimper like she normally would have when her protective warmth was taken, instead she weakly opened her eyes and peered up at Demeter.

Demeter smiled and passed Victor a glance, almost laughing at his face. "You seemed shocked." she joked.

"Well I'll be d**ned." He laughed and stared at Lily. "Shes just like her mother." He then grinned and looked at Demeter. "Lets just hope she doesn't look like her father later on." He added, but quickly wanted to take back the words. "Demeter, I'm sor..."

"Its fine." She said quickly. She pulled the blanket back up around Lily and shifted the baby's weight in her arms carefully. "Just another thing in life right?" she asked passing Victor a small glance.

"I guess." He replied, sorrow musking his voice. "Listen, I know its been hard, but if you want to talk about it..."

"I don't want to talk about it." she said a bit gruffly. She looked at Lily, thinking of the past and of the future. "I have what I need in life, thats all that matters."

Victor nodded understandingly, but said nothing. He wouldn't have know what to say even if he had someone telling it to him word for word.

After a moment of silence Demeter cleared her throat nervously then changed the subject. "How are Gloria and the kids?" She asked him as she moved her wing to cover Lily once more.

Victor chuckled and rubbed the back of his neck calmly. "Well, they're fine. I guess." He looked at Demeter and couldn't help but to grin. "I thought a divorce would help us stop fighting, but for the past 3 years its been worse."

She gave a half hearted chuckle and shrugged. "Well maybe you need to get married once more." She joked. "I hear third times the charm."

"I've had 2 wifes and 2 kids, I'll stick with that." Victor laughed. His first wife had died in the camps, along with thousands of others; while his second couldn't care less about Victor and their kids.

Demeter laughed softly. "Well, either way, stick around for your kids, Vic." She said calmly. "You never know when they might need you."

Victor nodded. "Well, I cant stay long." He said with a bit of a smile. "I just came by to drop off this." He felt around his coat pockets for a moment then pulled out a box about the length of a pencil and about half as wide. "Conceder it a late birthday present." He smiled and held out the box to her.

Demeter smiled at him and then looked at the box. "You're an odd man, Victor Karver." she laughed. she opened her wing a little and peered at Lily. "Do you want to hold her while I take a look at that?" she asked him as she returned her gaze back to him.

"Umm, sure." He said and extended his arms to reach for the child.

Demeter laughed slightly at his hesitance then slowly passed Lily over to him. "Watch her wings." she added as she wrapped the blanket around the girl's tiny arms. She took the box as soon as she was sure Victor wasn't going to drop her.

"It belong to someone I know you loved a lot." He said as she removed the lid.

Demeter's jaw could have dropped as she looked at the gift inside the box. She looked up at Victor, who was now softly rocking Lily and smiling back at the stunned woman. She looked back at the box and ran her fingers over the one thing she had been searching for since she was a child.

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(This is the pic. inside the locket of Demeter)

Demeter slowly took the gold plated heart locket from the box and gave Victor a small, nearly tearful smile.

"Demeter?" Victor grabbed her wrist softly. "Even with this it doesn't mean you've found them." He reminded her, his voice caring and friendly.

Demeter nodded. "I know." She said, just above a whisper. She ran her thumb over the engravement on the heart. Her name was printed in bold cursive letters. "But its a step closer." She added, without knowing why.

Victor nodded and moved his hand on hers, giving it a tiny squeeze. "Just don't get your hopes up, fairy." He said and moved his hand back to hold Lily against his chest. He rocked Lily softly and smiled at Demeter. "The pictures are still in there if thats what you're wondering." He said after it seemed she hadn't blinked for a while.

Demeter barely heard him. She had been searching for this locket for years. Her mother had given it to her on her wedding day and when she was placed in the camps John and Nick took it away from her to hide everything about her past from her.

"Well open it up before I get nervous." Victor chuckled.

Demeter laughed as well and nodded slowly. She used her finger nail to pry the locket open; digging around the edges for a moment to clear away the dirt and grime form the years gone by. Her heart nearly stopped at the sound of a small click; it was as if that click unlocked everything to her past that she had searched for for so long. She looked up at Victor for a moment.

Victor gave her a not to worry smile and continued to rock and talk baby chat with Lily.

Demeter opened the locket with a quick flick; she had spent to much time being cautious in her life. She stared at the pictures; a faint smile of over whelming joy and relief curled on her lips.

The picture on the left was of her mother; Demeter was nearly identical to the woman. The picture on the right was of her father; her eyes matched his perfectly. In the center was an extra flap, holding a picture of young Demeter. She seemed to be about 5 in the dim picture; her hair falling over her shoulders similar to the way it did now.

Victor had been peering over Demeter's shoulder at the 3 pictures. He wore a faint grin as he remembered how her parents were always bragging about their daughter, wings or not. Its a shame she cant remember this. He thought to himself.

"I looked so weird." she laughed softly. She noticed how her wings folded around her because they were to big and how her eyes seemed to bright for her childish face.

"Well it could have been worse." Victor said with a grin. "It could have been a naked baby picture."

Demeter laughed and turned to give him a hug. "Thank you." She whispered as she wrapped an arm around his neck, careful not to crush Lily in his arms.

"any time, fairy." He said back and pulled away to hand Lily back to her. "I have to get going, I'm picking up Addie for a father daughter thing."

Demeter laughed and nodded. "Tell her I said hi." She said as she took Lily back into her arms. She held the locket tightly in her hand and cradled Lily in the other.

"Well do." He smiled. "Take care of her." He gave Demeter a small nod.

"you know I will." She said with a small laugh.

"I was talking to Lily." He grinned and started out the door.

"Oh, ha ha." Demeter laughed and gave him one more hug. "Thank you again." she said.

Victor nodded and closed the door as he left. It would close to the last time he would see Demeter happy and calm as she was now; holding her little girl with pride and happiness. To every light there is a darkness and hers was on the way.