The mansion was silent as Amara read her book. She loved the quiet, but even she was starting to feel bored. She opened her door and peered down the hall. Nothing. Where was everyone? Amara began to walk through the mansion and knock on doors. No answer. How into her book had she been? She began to feel lonely and ran to Sam's room. Out of all the x men Sam was the one who Amara always seemed to feel the safest around. She did not know why but she would ponder it later.
"Sam!" She called looking for her friend. There was still no answer. Just as Amara was about to give up she heard faint talking from the conference room. She then understood that everyone was at a meeting and she had not been informed. She quickly ran so she wouldn't miss anything else.
"And so that is why this meeting is such a grave importance. You see -," the professor was cut off by Amara embarrassedly stepping in. She hid behind Sam not wishing to draw any more attention.
"Nice of you to join us Amara. No need to worry we were barely getting started," the professor smiled. He then started a small side bar with Storm, probably planning his speech.
"Do you have any idea what's going on Sammy?" Amara asked stepping out from behind her friend.
"No idea. We all just got here. I'm real excited! Sounds like it could be somethin actiony!" Sam said brightening. Amara smiled up at him getting excited too. Maybe we'll actually get to go on a mission!
"Thank you all for coming. We have a very important matter to discuss," The Professor began. "Up in New York cerebro detected a new mutant. Unfortunately though, this mutant is very dangerous and rebellious. He is a sixteen year old with the power to control bodies and read thoughts. That's how he steals and manipulates people. He can simply make someone hand over their wedding ring or wallet."
"So some punk kid gets a kick from ripping people off? That's the big emergency Chuck?" Logan said annoyed. "We could handle this in less than an hour."
"That was only the beginning Logan. He has become worse. Breaking into single women's homes and let's just say his intention are not appropriate. He is a teenage boy after all. Not only is he powerful but he is crude, clever, lewd, and merciless," The professor stated.
Everyone in the room was now silently thinking this over. Amara and Sam exchanged glances. What was the professor planning us to do about some mutant? As if reading her mind ( or probably everyone's XD) , the professor continued.
"I need 5 of you willing to volunteer for this job. Two of you will read into this mutants history, one of you will need to arrange maps and schematics of New York, and two of you will be hands on dealing with the mutant in New York," The professor said.
"I am definitely on the maps and schematics!" Forge called running out of the room, not waiting for an answer.
"Roberto and I are great at research! This will be cake!" Rahne called out confidently next to Roberto.
"I guess jean and I can go to New York. We are the most experienced," Scott said. Amara's smile faded. She would have loved to gone on a hands on mission. No doubt Scott and jean were going, who was she kidding thinking she would go?
"Sorry Scott, but you and Jean are not the correct people for this job. Scott you will no doubt challenge this mutant out of anger and that is the last thing I want. Despite your protests he will win the battle. And Jean, you are far too rational. You would soon learn this boy is not in the least bit," the professor said.
"I'll go!" Sam and Amara cried out at the same time, a little too eagerly. They looked at each other surprised that the other volunteered. They quickly recovered and turned back to the professor. Everyone was staring at them. Then out of now where Scott chuckled loudly.
"Come on guys! Like the professor would send two younger students for something like this!" Scott continued to laugh. Amara and Sam shot him small glares. They had grown along with their powers and became very strong in the one year they had been at the institute.
"Actually it sounds like a perfect idea. Thank you for volunteering you two. Sam you are very well tempered and Amara you are very headstrong. I trust both of you with this," the professor said smiling. Sam and Amara jumped in each other's arms happily, then pulled back embarrassed. Take that Scott.
Later that evening as Amara was packing, Sam walked in. Amara looked up happily, closing her packed suitcase.
"The hotel and train tickets have been booked. Can you believe we get to do this? It's so awesome Mar!" Sam shouted happily. Amara laughed at her friend's joy.
"I know! And how bad ass could this mutant really be anyway? You and me together? This will be easy," Amara said confidently. Amara noticed a look of realization cross Sam's face. She raised an eyebrow questioningly.
"You and me together. Right, I forgot about that part," Sam said as his face turned a deep shade of scarlet. He looked at Amara dreamingly for a moment before regaining his composure and stepping out of the room, stumbling.
Amara realized what had come over him and turned an even deeper shade of red. She then whispered to herself over and over again,
"You and me together."