The Exiled Prince (HIATUS)

Chapter 8: Lives of A Panther

Third Person POV

(Xavier Institute: Week Later)

T'Zuri was laying down whilst talking to Emma Frost, one of the X-Men and telepath,

"So, after you made the deal with Bast, you received two personalities?" Emma said and T'Zuri sighed "Yes... it's my punishment for taking my father's suit without completing the Panther Trials." T'Zuri said "Your personalities...what are they like?" Emma said and T'Zuri chuckled "If you want to know, you can in my head." T'Zuri said and Emma nodded "As long as I have your permission." Emma said then closed and went into T'Zuri's head.

(2 Nights Ago: Alleyway)

A woman was getting mugged by a thug and was screaming "Help! Please!" the woman said and the thug chuckled "No one's going to save you." the thug said but heard someone land behind him, "There is no need for violence...just let her go." a voice said and he looked to see Black Panther, in a 1960s looking getup

The thug got out a knife "You got a fucking death wish? I'ma cut you open if you don't back off." the thug said and Black Panther sighed "Perhaps there is another way we can rationalize this." Black Panther said and the thug swung at Back Panther who dodged and disarmed the thug, "Please, this has no reason to go any further." Black Panther said and the thug tried to punch Black Panther who grabbed his arm and threw him over his back

Black Panther let go and the thug scoffed, "I'm not going to hurt you any further...you may leave." Black Panther said and the thug raised an eyebrow then left the alley, Black Panther looked at the woman "Would you like me to walk you home?" Black Panther said and the woman smiled "Thank you...what do I call you?" the woman asked "I'm...Solace." Solace said and started walking the woman home.

(Solace is another word for peace)

(Last Night: Bar)

A man was thrown over the counter of the bar counter, several bottles falling on him, he tried to crawl away but was grabbed by Black Panther his suit, wearing a black and white hoodie with boxing wraps

"Carlo...I have a message from your wife." Black Panther said in a British accent and started punching him repeatedly till his fists were bloodied, Carlo's nose was broken and his eye was cut open, Black Panther leaned in closely "If I ever hear from your wife telling me that you've either beaten or cheated on her...I will come back and fucking kill you...YOU GOT IT WANKER?!" Black Panther said and Carlo nodded in fear, Black Panther then stood up and grabbed a beer bottle "Jack Daniels? Oi, Good taste." Black Panther said and broke the top of the bottle and put the sharp end in Carlo's mouth, cutting his lips and force pouring it, once the bottle was empty, Black Panther took the bottle out and Carlo spit out a mixture of blood and whiskey, "Remember my name, Carlo...I'm the Rath." Rath said and stomped on Carlo's face before leaving the bar.

(Back to Reality)

Emma exited T'Zuri's mind, and was surprised at what she saw, "Your personalities don't just differ from you, but from themselves, in morality and appearance." Emma said and T'Zuri nodded "My more...pacifist half, is Shalom, Solace. My aggressive half is Aran, Rath." T'Zuri said "Do you know how to deal with them, if you think you're being overwhelmed?" Emma asked "I meditate...it allows me to block outside distractions and talk to them...I've worked out a deal with them." T'Zuri said "What kind of deal?" Emma asked "Once a night, every week, one of them takes control, as long as they don't do anything wrong." T'Zuri said and Emma smiled "That's a good arrangement...make sure you live up to that bargain...sharing a body can easy, but it's hard if you don't give the others fair treatment." Emma said and T'Zuri nodded "My father taught me to be honorable...I will live up to my bargain." T'Zuri said and Emma nodded "Should I schedule our next session?" Emma asked and T'Zuri smiled "Yes...it feels nice to talk about my situation." T'Zuri said and stood up "I'm here when you me, T'Zuri." Emma said and T'Zuri left the Institute.

(T'Zuri's Apartment)

T'Zuri was meditating and talking to Shalom and Aran, "I promise to live up to the end of my bargain...I hope you feel the same way." T'Zuri said "Hey, as long I'm not stuck in your bloody head, I'm fine with it." Aran said "Same...I want to explore the world more." Shalom said and T'Zuri chuckled "I can make that happen, you have my word." T'Zuri said then heard footsteps from his door, he opened his eyes and stood up, he walked to his door and opened it to see Faira bleeding and wounded, "Wakandan...I need your help." Faira said and she fell in T'Zuri's arms.