1992-New York Metropolitan Hospital

"Momma?"

"Everything's gonna be alright, angel."

The young girl looked at her mother tearily."Please...Don't... "

Even in her weakness, Jean smiled at her baby. "No matter what happens, I'll be with you. You'll never be alone." Her breathing began to slow. "I love you, Angie..." She looked at her best friend. "Tony... Take care of her for me. I love you, little brother..."

"I will, I promise. Love you too..." Tears streaming down his face.

Her eyes began to droop as she slowly passed.

"Momma? Momma, noooo," wailed the girl, crying into her uncle's shoulder.

"Shhh, it's gonna be okay kiddo. I gotcha." He turned his gaze to his friend as he left. "Goodbye, Jean."

~•~

Jan 2009- Xavier School

"And that wraps up today's lesson. Any questions on tomorrow's assignment? None? Okay y'all are free to go!"

My kids began to scurry to their next class, giving their goodbyes.

I slouch into my chair, closing my eyes for the few moments of solace.

"I'm on a highway to hell... Highway to hell..." Screams my phone.

"Hello?" I say sleepily.

"Angie? It's Pepper. You need to get here as fast as you can."

My brow furrows in confusion. "Pepper, you're scaring me. What's going on?"

"It's Tony. He's missing. Haven't you watched the news?"

"All I saw was he was doing a weapons demo for the army. I..." My voice trembled. He couldn't be gone. He promised me.

"Sweetheart, it's gonna be okay. Me and Rhodes will catch you up on everything. Just get here."

"Alright, I'll be their as soon as I can. Bye, Pep." I say as I hang up. Hearing a knock on the dpoor, I look up.

"Hey, everything okay, kid? It didn't sound to good." Said Logan as he walked through the door.

"I really don't know, not this time." looking at him tearily. "I gotta leave tonight, could you cover for me until I get back?"

"Go ahead and go now. I know what your lessons are. It's not like I can't improvise something." grinning widely.

I looked at him warily, questioning him. He was my greatest friend, I couldn't just dump all this on him.

He must of caught on because before I said a word, he put his hand up. " Go be with your family."

Finally, I gave in, grabbing my things. "Thank you, Loge. Just-"

"Go, Ange. Don't keep 'em waiting." Shooing me out the door.

~•~

After packing my belongings, I walked to the Professor's office to say my goodbyes. As I went to knock, he called me in. Damn those telepaths.

"I'm sorry, my dear. But I could hear your thoughts all the way from your room." He said as I walked in."

"I guess I don't have to tell you I'm leaving for a while." Setting my bag down.

"Take as much time as you need. Your class will still be here when you return." He said chucklimg , realizing my other worries. "I'm sure Logan will not torture them too much."

"Are you sure about that? Remember what happened last time?" I said raising my eyebrows.

"I'm certainly positive." He said chuckling again.

"Thank you. Goodbye, Chuck." I said as I began leaving.

"I think Logan is rubbing off on you too much. Goodbye, Anja." He said waving me off.

~•~

HI guys, Sera here. This is my first written fanfiction ever, so, just bear with me. PM me if you see any issues in continuity. Thanks!