franklen_four (franklen_four) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2010-03-31 00:21:00

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awesome andrea, franklin richards, inactive - lyta braddock-worthington, inactive - valeria richards, kristoff vernard, team - fantastic four

Goodnight Goodnight by Maroon 5

He was young again, as if the sands of time had recoiled into the peak of the hourglass. He sat on the floor with a teddy bear hugged tight against his chest. The fear made him tremble and pale. All he saw was the world around him fade slowly, and the void of darkness just got closer and closer. And in his youth, Franklin could do nothing to stop it.

But the mind and the body are two separate things. In reality, Franklin rested quietly in an induced coma. His mind was trapped in an unresponsive body, and it created a new reality of imagination for Franklin to journey through. But he needed help on his journey, and whether they knew it or not- the Fantastic Four had done just what Franklin needed most. They called for help.

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lytaworthington
2010-03-31 03:16 am UTC (link)

They really should've called the professor for this. Or Aunt Jean. Or Emma Frost. I don't know if I'm cut out for this, Lyta thought as she entered the room that she'd been lead too.

They needed a telepath, though. Someone to help Franklin out of his current state. Someone to help set up his mental blocks again.

Lyta pulled up a chair and sat down next to Franklin's bed. She could do this. She just needed to convince herself that she could. Lyta exhaled. Then inhaled. Then exhaled again. Her mind needed to be perfectly clear for what she was about to do.

Lyta placed her hands on Franklin's forehead. In this sort of a situation, she'd been taught that psychical contact always helped best. Lyta closed her eyes, reaching out with her telepathy into Franklin's mind. His blocks really had been shattered, as she found herself able to enter quickly.

Once she was in his mind, Lyta took the the form of a small girl around his age, with wings and pigtails, holding a Barbie doll in one hand. Seeing someone there his own age would make this a little easier, and would get a better reaction from him.

"Hi," she said to Franklin, smiling at him. Get him talking first. Calm him down. Then restore his blocks.

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	franklen_four 2010-03-31 03:26 am UTC (link)
	"H-hi?" Where did she come from? Wasn't she worried about the encroaching darkness? "W-who are y-you?" He squeezed on his teddy a little tighter. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lytaworthington 2010-03-31 03:33 am UTC (link)
	"I'm Lyta," she said with a smile, sitting down across from him. "There's nothing to be scared of. I'm like you." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	franklen_four 2010-03-31 03:36 am UTC (link)
	"W-what do you m-mean? Y-you're a girl." Not that he had anything against girls. They were just full of cooties. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lytaworthington 2010-03-31 03:39 am UTC (link)
	Lyta giggled. "I know that." She propped her elbows up on her legs, placing her chin in her hands, leaning forward. "You can hear what other people are thinking, right?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	franklen_four 2010-03-31 03:41 am UTC (link)
	Oh. So that's what she meant. "Y-yeah... C-can you do that t-too?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lytaworthington 2010-03-31 03:45 am UTC (link)
	Lyta nodded. "I can. I understand how you're feeling. It's scary at first." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	franklen_four 2010-03-31 03:47 am UTC (link)
	"I'm not s-scared of that! T-the world is going a-away!" He didn't notice it fading away more slowly than it was before. He just saw the dark void at the brim of what was left. It symbolized his fear for another power; the power that Franklin had over reality itself. But of course he didn't know that. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lytaworthington 2010-03-31 03:50 am UTC (link)
	Lyta shook her head. "No it's not. You're scared. I understand." She stood up, extending a hand. "I can help you. Take my hand." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_misc 2010-03-31 05:32 pm UTC (link)
	The 10 feet tall demonic teddy bear stood still for a moment looking at Franklin and Lyta. The bears as rips at its seams were some stuffing is poking out and razor sharp claws on its hands and seems to have some dried blood caked into its fur. The bear lets out a roar before lunging at them with speed that most would not think possible from something so big. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	franklen_four 2010-03-31 06:22 pm UTC (link)
	Franklin was surprised at first, but he quickly evaded. Once he was clear, he formed a psionic sword and shield. "This is why I don't own a teddy bear anymore." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lytaworthington 2010-03-31 06:27 pm UTC (link)
	"A smart choice." Lyta took to the air, forming a pair of psionic twin katanas. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_misc 2010-03-31 06:31 pm UTC (link)
	After getting up from it's lunge the Bear starts swiping at both of them with its razor sharp claws. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	franklen_four 2010-03-31 06:34 pm UTC (link)
	The shield raised and caught a strike from the bear. It was stronger than Franklin expected, and he stumbled back. It took him a moment to compose himself again. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lytaworthington 2010-03-31 06:40 pm UTC (link)
	One of the katanas in Lyta's hands changed into a dagger. She threw it at the bear's eye. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_misc 2010-03-31 06:45 pm UTC (link)
	As the dagger pierces the Bear’s eye it roars angrily at Lyta and starts focusing entirely on her. The partially blinded Bear takes a deep breath before vomiting something like acid towards Lyta. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	franklen_four 2010-03-31 06:49 pm UTC (link)
	That was his chance. Franklin rushes behind the bear and swipes at the back of its legs. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	franklen_four 2010-03-31 11:12 pm UTC (link)
	Crap. Crap. Double crap. "Uuuh..." Franklin knew he had to explain things to his family, but he was REALLY nervous. And terrified. He hoped somebody else messed up worse than he did, so he didn't catch too much schooling. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	discardedheir 2010-03-31 11:15 pm UTC (link)
	Kristoff had been busy with Doctor Richards examining the possible long-term effects of recent events, but made it over when Franklin was declared ready for visitors. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	awesome_andrea 2010-03-31 11:25 pm UTC (link)
	With Franklin ready for visitors, Andrea made her way over to join the others. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	invisigirl 2010-04-01 04:23 am UTC (link)
	Valeria followed Andrea and Kristoff. She had to contain her excitement. She'd barely left his side, but she was so happy that her brother was awake that she couldn't help but have a smile on her face. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	discardedheir 2010-04-01 04:37 am UTC (link)
	"Your behavior was certainly...quite rash. And something to keep in mind in terms of your usual maintenance of your blocks and highly emotionally-charged circumstances." Kristoff is his standard clinical self, but his tone is not unsympathetic. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	awesome_andrea 2010-04-01 11:40 am UTC (link)
	"I am none the worse for wear for my experiences," Andrea told Franklin. Slightly improved, if the changes in her neural net were any indication. "I managed and I am restored. Do not worry yourself further." Even if she had had to manage without the support she should have had. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	invisigirl 2010-04-01 10:14 pm UTC (link)
	"We were both going through a rough time. You reacted the way I probably would have if I had your power." She gave her brother a small smile. "I'm just glad you're awake." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)