A/N: Uhm…Its been a while since I've written anything... I really don't have time to write anymore, so to forwarn you I wont be updating much. I'm shocked I am writing this today. Anyways, I'm not sure if we have to do this still, but…I do not own X-Men: Evolution, Marvel does, nor do I own the title The Heart of Darkness, written by Joesph Conrad (PS: DON'T READ IT! ITS EVIL!)Oh, the plot of The Heart of Darkness has nothing to do with this fic. Anyways…Now that my spiel is done, I hope you enjoy the story.

X-Men: Evolution

The Heart of Darkness

Chapter I

Power Shift

She twirled her finger in a lock of precious white hair. A hard sigh left her lips, the warm air turning to frost visible to her team mates. Scott came up and wrapped a thick wool blanket around Rogue. "Thanks" she muttered. Scott walked around back to his spot around the fire and sat down.

"Look you guys, that last fight of ours wasn't fair to Logan, Storm, Dr. McCoy, and even the professor. It's why were here in this forest. Were being forced to work together with what little we have." Scott continued on with what the rest of the students at the mansion already knew. Bobby, wearing short shorts and a tank, laid himself down on the cold hard earth. "Bobby! Sit up! You of all people should be listen-"

"Oh put a sock in it Cyclops!" Bobby shot up onto his feet. "Every one here knows that I have a history of messing with the girls. And everyone knows what the girls reactions are! I did nothing but a harmless-"

"Harmless? You nearly killed me!" Kitty then too shot up in argument. "Bobby! You froze the pipes causing them to burst! I could have had a lead pipe in my chest if I didn't have my powers! You've gone too far this time Bobby!"

"Oh like you have never messed wi' anyone?" Rogue followed in pattern. "You're lucky your still alive kit-kat! Living wi' meh and all!"

"No one can live with you Rouge!" By now most of the young mutants were fighting with each other.

"Guys…" The arguing continued. "Guys!"..."Guys!" The fiery red head shot into the sky hovering above the rest. Stuned, Jean slowly came back down to earth. "I've never done that before." All the arguing ceased and all eyes gazed on Jean. "Lets just go to sleep…Will talk about this tomorrow."

"Where's Bobby?" Multiple asked.

"Shit." Scott murmured. "Okay guys listen up. Lets put our differences aside. Lets split up in groups and spread out." The group dispersed into smaller groups and spread out in opposite directions.

Storm walked along the empty halls of the mansion. She sighed as looked into the recreation room hoping to see the kids messing around and throwing pillows at each other. She sighed again when the image was not there. "Their just kids…"

"Yes they are…But I'm not doing this to punish them, well not entirely." Startled, Storm turned to see Charles there. "I'm sorry, I did not mean to startle you.

"Its okay professor, but I don't understand you sometimes. Yes I agree they do need to learn a lesson, but this? I think this is too harsh, its been nearly three days." Storm stated in protest.

"Hear me out Storm. They need to work together, its something they all lack in. Yes, they all get along well, but as a team, they let their emotions get the best of them. I hope this will teach them." Charles looked up to see Logan joining them. "Hello Logan."

"Eve'n. Professor, I'm all for punishment and all…But just how long do you intend to keep 'em there? Hell, know'n Rouge, if one of those guys piss her off she could just kill 'em and know one is there to stop 'er" Logan gruffed.

"It will not be much longer" The professor paused. "It may not be longer then we think."

"What is wrong?" Storm inquired.

"Its Bobby…and Jean." The professor turned his head and looked out the window. "Storm, please go check on them, but be quiet."

"Yes. I'll make haste." Storm turned and began to leave the mansion. Upon leaving the mansion a easterly wind picked up and with it Storm.

"Bobby!" "Bobby?"

"Bobby?" "Bobby?"

"Bobby?"

"Bobby?"

"Bobby!" "Bobby!"

"Bobby?" Bobby?"

"Vere is that retarded butt?" Kurt said kicking a branch out of the way.

"I think you mean dumb ass, Kurt." Sam replied.

"Go and hit a vall cannonhead!" Kurt replied. "Vance I get my hands on Bobby-"

"Take a number furball!" Kitty replied. "Ugh! I swear we have been here before!"

"Your just seeing things Ki-" Sam was interrupted by a shriek from further in the woods."

"Bobby!"

Bobby stood frozen as the mountain lion stalked in his direction. His feet were literally frozen to the ground. He couldn't move. He was helpless. "Bobby! Unfreeze it!"

Kitty said as she ran up to him.

"I can't!" Others began to arrive.

"Move!" Scott stepped forward and blasted the ice from Bobby's feet.

"Hey! Watch it!" Bobby quickly shook the shattered ice off his feet. He ran into Jeans arms in fear of the lion. Scott blasted his optic blast near the lion. The crimson light scared the creature off into the forest.

"Thanks…"

"Why couldn't you move your foot?" Jean questioned as the group returned to the fire.

"I don't know. My powers have been off recently." After that no one spoke. The young mutants returned to the fire to see Storm sitting there.

"Well its nice to see you guys getting along."

"We ain't." Rogue replied. "Ah'm sorry Storm, but this ain't fair at all! The professor just can't kick us out of our home."

"I know…Lets get you guys home." With that, the fire was put out and the group began making their way back to the mansion. Everything was quiet…

The next morning Jean and Bobby were talking to the professor in his office.

"Professor, what's happening? I've never been able to fly before, and now I can, or at least I think I can."

"Jean, it is just your powers growing. Like you, your powers grow with you."

"So your saying our powers are going through puberty?" Bobby piped up in a huff.

"Well, you could say that." The professor smirked. "Just keep focusing on your powers and you two will be fine."

"Professor, if Jean can fly now, does that mean my new ability is to freeze to the ground and loose all control of my powers?"

"I don't know what your powers potential is. But I wouldn't be too worried and neither should you." With that Jean and Bobby got up out of their chairs and began heading to the door. Before the two young mutants reached the door, the doors flew open. The room suddenly became cold. No one was there. Bobby and Jean turned around to see a ghostly form of Kitty."

"Professor, help!" Kitty's voice was faint and spread out. It was literally as if she was a ghost.

"Bobby, Jean, leave, and go get Dr. McCoy." With that, the two young mutants left shutting the doors behind them. The both looked at each other.

"What the hell is going on here Jean?"

"I don't know, but this scares me a little. All of our powers couldn't be doing this at once, could they?"

Okay…end of chapter...soooo tell me if you like and I'll try to find time to write. I know I still have other stories to complete….but this has been sitting on my laptop since like 2002…so like 4 years….anyways….yeah….review please…