#blakealternateheadcanon

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...in the doppelganger universe, Blake is legitimately an enemy of the X-men. That’s kinda terrifying 😨

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Headcanon: Blake (doppelganger)

Doppelganger/Dark!Blake is more confident than his prime counterpart. Because he was raised by his mother, he has full control of his powers and then some. He’s also shaggier and more muscular.

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Headcanon: Blake

For both versions

Madelyn Prior is Blake’s mother...

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Halloween Headcanons:

Thought it might be fun to share how my muses feel about Halloween!

Prime Universe:

James Xavier - James loves holidays but Halloween is one of his favorites. He fully supports indulging in both the imagination and candy for a night. Mutant children (and new parents) deserve a break from the world. He has a lot of fond memories dressing up and playing “space captain,” although in those days the Manor’s population was much smaller. James helps kickstart the yearly Halloween party and decorations and sorts through suitable material (he’s not a fan of the gruesome side of Halloween for various reasons and you won’t see those kinds of decorations.) If some of the older students want to watch those movies that’s fine with him as long as they’re discreet. 

Vivian Lehnsherr (the Ice Queen) - Vivian doesn’t celebrate Halloween. She never did as a child and therefore never developed the habit. The only Holidays on her radar are Christmas and Hanukkah/ traditions related to her father’s heritage.  

Charles Xavier – Charles doesn’t like Halloween. It makes him nervous. There’s a lot going on and half if not most of the students dress up. While some of them are still recognizable some are not and without his powers to reaffirm who they are he ends up anxious. That and that gruesome side of Halloween scares the hell out of him; it’s for him that James keeps a tight lid on that. Charles’ only saving grace during Halloween are the occasional treats he’ll put together/bake. In the not so distant future he’ll enjoy watching his young grandchildren partake in the festivities. 

Professor X – Professor X doesn’t care for holidays either, especially any that might trigger Charles. While he hasn’t made an appearance in sometimes he will still knock on that door in the back of Charles’ mind…just to let him know he’s there if anyone or anything scares him too badly. This of course only adds to Charles’ anxiety. 

David Xavier – As a child David loves Halloween. His parents are very enthusiastic about holidays, to the point they sometimes embarrass him. As the adult Time Lord Victorious Halloween gets lost along with many of David’s human memories. He knows of holidays from an outsider’s perspective but celebrating himself doesn’t register.

Blake Summers – Blake doesn’t much like Holidays. He wants to but he’s always held back from celebrating the way he wants to. Anxiety and fear influence most of his decisions—not like Charles but enough he still keeps a safe distance. He doesn’t want to hurt anyone or burn anything by mistake. 

Doppelganger Universe:

James Darkholme – Just like his Prime Universe counterpart James loves holidays and Halloween is no different. That said he’s more embarrassed about voicing his enthusiasm for it, especially around his coworkers. James has a certain image of himself he wants to maintain and tends to get stuck in that mindset. He still sees himself as a kid who has to prove he’s serious and that can get in the way of having fun.

Vivian Lehnsherr – Vivian doesn’t hold much of an opinion about Halloween unless she’s on a mission. It’s harder to identify mutants from humans when everyone’s in costume and it’s really annoying. Like the Ice Queen this version of Vivian never celebrated smaller holidays growing up so she never developed an affinity for them.

Charles Xavier – This version of Charles hates Halloween, possibly more than his Prime Universe counterpart. Too many people out and about in costume, too many awful movies and images everywhere – it causes severe anxiety. If he’s in or nearby a shelter there may be a low-key party with low-key decorations and that’s not so bad…but any violent imagery digs deep into his brain and he’ll usually end up drinking heavily alone/at home. The candy’s not so bad though.

Blake Summers – so this version of Blake doesn’t mind Halloween. He doesn’t celebrate but it’s easier to blend in during covert missions for the Morlocks. He understands Vivian’s frustrations but why not make it work for them?

Will (Wyl) Darkholme – I’m still getting to know Wyl as a character but I think she loves Halloween as a child. Her shapeshifting powers mean her “costumes” are of the best quality. In her teenage years she loses some of that enthusiasm due to her powers (and also being a teenager): what’s the point of dressing up once a year? She can shapeshift any time she wants.

I think seeing alien costumes bother her a little too as she gets older. They were fun and silly as a kid but why don’t people consider aliens really exist??? That’s not very considerate.

Second Chances:

Charles Xavier/Lehnsherr– Halloween still makes this version of Charles nervous. That said he’s found a way to enjoy the holiday for the first time in years. It’s a lot of fun to watch his youngest child get excited about it and how his eldest encourages this enthusiasm. He regrets the childhood she didn’t have; helping her younger sister in turn helps her experience things she hasn’t before. He’ll take lots of pictures that he’ll either frame or put into photo albums.

Charles doesn’t trick-or-treat and he doesn’t answer the door; he’ll leave that to Erik and sometimes X. What he will do is throw himself into baking so by the time his children return their house smells of cinnamon, pumpkin spice and chocolate. Charles adores baking and holiday treats are especially fun.

X – X doesn’t love Halloween for similar reasons Charles’ doesn’t. His apprehensions primarily revolve around Charles actually although the gruesome and violent side make him anxious as well. He also cares less for people than Charles and Erik and after a point is barred from answering the door.

He learns to appreciate Halloween after Gwen is born. She so enjoys it and watching her light up warms his heart. She’s his baby girl and he’ll do anything for her…except trick-or-treat. He leaves that to her siblings.

Vivian Lehnsherr– Like X Vivian learns to appreciate Halloween through her youngest sister. As stated before her guarded childhood didn’t allow for certain holiday celebrations. Gwen doesn’t have such restrictions and Vivian isn’t about to share her disinterest in the holiday. In fact, she often finds herself dressing up along with Gwen, often in matching or complimentary costumes. It brings her little sister such joy, she just can’t take that away.

Plus, Vivian sees herself as a role-model and example for her other sisters: they’ve had such a hard childhood, why not take a break for a night and have fun? (She won’t admit to this but that’s besides the point.)

Guinevere Xavier/Lehnsherr – Guinevere/Gwen loves Halloween. She’s the only member of the Xavier/Lehnsherr family who hasn’t experienced childhood hardship. Like most children she looks forward to dressing up and trick-or-treating every year, especially if big sister Vivian goes with her. After a point she expects Vivian to dress up as well- it’s what they do! They’re sisters after all.

Gwen does sometimes wish her dads would trick-or-treat with them but Papa Charles always has something delicious waiting when they come back so it’s okay.

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Blake Summers: character info so far

//I still have no idea if he’ll be a reoccurring muse but I like him so far. I’m gonna put his info here for now before I make anymore changes to my blog. So anyone interested in Blake, here’s what you need to know!

Keep in mind, headcanons may be subject to change as time goes on

Blake Summers was born sometime between 1975-1976. I haven’t entirely decided on a date. As an infant he was warm to the touch and constantly ran fevers, although rarely seemed affected by them. When he was six years old his mother died of cancer. For the next four years his father Alex raised him alone. 

Blake never outgrew his unusual health readings and after a point Alex stopped bringing him to traditional doctors. He suspected these might be the early signs of a mutation; sure enough, when Blake was ten years old his powers surfaced.

Blake as a child:

Unlike his father and uncle, Blake’s abilities involve UV light and radiation. He is unable to touch any organism for long without essentially giving them a sunburn: the longer he holds on the more serious it will be. Alex is unaffected (and for a time unaware) of this due to his own mutation. For whatever reason, the kinetic energy absorbs Blake’s power, protecting him. 

Apart from burning individuals Blake’s abilities also affect plantlife: drying them out/killing them and in serious situations setting them aflame. They can also boil or evaporate water. While the latter isn’t as serious Blake was a little afraid of his abilities and Alex found that despite his best efforts he couldn’t teach his son the control he needed. For his own safety he decided to bring Blake to the one place he knew might be able to help. 

Below you will find a summary of Blake’s history in the Prime Universe:

Blake spent his teenage years at the School for gifted youngsters. His father visited him from time to time but the young Summers resented him a little for leaving him. He became resentful in general, harder on no one more than himself. He started wondering if maybe he was the reason his mother died to begin with: if somehow his abilities triggered cancer in her, given how dangerous the sun can be. 

He did manage to learn some control and even found a tangible way to channel and his abilities like a weapon. If he concentrates enough Blake’s powers emerge in a blinding and somewhat unstable purple-white light. He never learned how to prevent himself from burning others. Overtime, Blake fell into a general state of discouraged dissatisfaction and at age eighteen left the School on short notice. 

He lives on his own now, disinterested in engaging mutant progression on either side. He stole one of Logan’s motorcycles and it remains his primary means of transportation. From ages 18-22 he bounced from town to town and job to job living out of B&Bs and motels. He isn’t sure what he’s looking for, or if he’s looking for anything at all but it’s easier to search for the unknown than to drown in what you’re familiar with. 

Blake hasn’t cut his father out of his life completely but he isn’t going out of his way to keep in touch. He knows his father always did the best he could but just like searching, it’s easier to run away than grow up and embrace your regrets. 

Similarly to Rogue Blake always wears long-sleeves, pants and gloves. He doesn’t want to hurt anyone, nor does he want to make them sick...because at the back of his head, he’ll remain haunted by his mother’s death and the not-knowing that came with the cause.

In the alternate (doppelganger) universe it’s possible Alex tried to raise Blake on his own. He remembered the school/haven with more stress than fond memories; the one time he brought his brother there he noticed slivers of that stress remained. Everyone seemed to work well enough together but there was definitely an absence of the familial warmth he’d hoped for. Hell, Raven’s own son had runaway to England: what did that say about this place? 

I’m not sure if Alex’s attempts to raise Blake end successfully or if their relationship also blows up...if it does I wonder if Blake, driven by a want of acceptance and to distance himself from his family might fall in with the wrong crowd...

(i.e. I haven’t worked out all the details following Vivian’s escape so I’ve no idea what happens to the Brotherhood past 1980 XD;  Getting closer but not yet.)