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Jessica dodged the flying disc and threw a charge of electricity at it. The disc exploded. She jumped to avoid the laser aimed at her legs. Being fifteen had its reflex advantages. The intercom in the danger room blared to life, and Logan's voice sounded. "Lookin' good, kid. Session deactivated. Come to the control room when you've changed. Your Pop and I want a word." Logan said gruffly.

"Be there in a minute Uncle Logan." Jess replied. To herself she thought, What now?

Jess entered the observatory dressed in light purple exercise pants and a white tank top. Her usual ponytail had been redone, hanging to her shoulder blades. Her green eyes sparkled as she dashed in, brown ponytail swinging.

"He's here, isn't he?" Jess gasped. 'He' was Remy Le Beau's nephew. Remy and Rogue had gotten married not long after she was born. They had no children of their own,
since Rogue couldn't have any. Remy's nephew was also a mutant. His mom, Remy's sister, had recently died, leaving the seventeen year old in his uncle's custody.

Logan nodded. Jess's dad said, "Rogue is waiting to introduce you downstairs.
Hurry, the boy's exhausted."

Logan grinned. "An' you took long enough in the shower, jus' like your mum."

"Thanks, Logan, Daddy!" Jess ran off. She hardly ever walked anywhere. Why should she, when running took her where she wanted to go so much faster?

Rogue stood as she entered. She hadn't changed much since her teen years, her hair had just grown longer, the white streak thicker. Remy was sitting next to a well-built young man. He had thick black hair and the most curious gray eyes. A long, white, scar down his left bicep caught Jess's eye.

"Donovan, this is Jessica, or, Jess." Rogue winked at Jess. "Just make sure not to call her Jessica. That's her company name."

Remy elbowed his nephew, now identified by Rogue as Donovan. "Get up and introduce yourself."

Donovan stood and held out his left hand. "What're your powers?" He spoke with a light cajun accent. "Mine're a little freaky. I can control energy. Like lightning, or electricity."

Jess smiled and shook his hand. As she did, a jolt of electricity passed between them,
exploding them apart. "Oops, sorry. I should have realized that would happen." she stood and rubbed her rear, which she had landed on. "Mine's electrokenesis, too. But I create it."

Donovan shook his hand a few times, getting rid of the static. "It's ok, I haven't exactly been able to figure out how to stop that yet." He grinned.

Just then Ororo's voice rang out over the intercom. "Dinner's ready!" Ororo and Logan had gotten married a few years back, but you'd never be able to tell.

Jess closed her eyes and used her other power, Telepathy. Be there in a minute Auntie. Set another place, we have a guest!

I did, dear. Hurry, before your Uncle eats it all. Laughter resounded through their link. Did you know Bobby and Jubilee got back from their honeymoon? Really? I'll be there in a minute.

When Donovan and Jess entered the dining room they found the lights off. "Huh,
did the bulbs burn out?"

Jess reached out and flipped the switch. As the lights came on everyone in the room yelled, "Surprise!" Jess was so startled, she fell backwards into Donovan. He grabbed the wall to keep from falling over, then reached out to help Jess to her feet.

Scott came over holding a wrapped gift. "Happy birthday, Jessica." He hugged her.
"Your mum would be so proud of you." he whispered in her ear.

"Thanks, Daddy. I've been so busy, I forgot my own birthday!" Jess looked around the room. It was full of people. Bobby and Jubilee, Rogue and Remy, Logan and Ororo,
Amara and Pyro, Kitty and Piotr, and Kurt and Amanda. Then the younger generation.
Ambra, who was Kitty and Piotr's daughter, Nathan, who is Kurt and Amanda's son. The room was packed.

The professor wheeled forward. "Which do you want do first? Eat or presents?"

"Let's eat, I'm hungry!" Kurt and Nathan chorused. Everyone laughed.

"Presents." Jess stated firmly. She reached for a purple wrapped box and read the tag. "To Jess, From Ororo." Unwrapping it, she found a deluxe makup kit in just her colors. "Thanks, Auntie O!" Picking up the next gift, Jess pulled the card off. It was from the professor. She opened it to find a leather riding jacket, matching gloves and an deep violet helmet. Her jacket had her name embroidered in purple over her heart. "Thanks,
but what's it for?"

"You'll find out later. Open your dad's." Pr. Xavier smiled knowingly.

Jess obeyed and opened the small box. Inside, laying on a layer of crumpled velvet,
was a garnet pendant with a gold phoniex in the center of the gem. There was no chain.
"Ohh," she breathed, awed. "Thank you Daddy. Was this Mom's?"

Scott nodded. "I found it in her jewelry box. It had an envelope with it, and a note.
The note said to give it to you on your sixteenth birthday. Probably a reminder to herself."

Remy and Logan looked at each other. "Our turn," They said. "Follow us."

The two men went outside and waited on the front step. When Jess joined them,
Logan blindfolded her. "Just so's you won't peek." he told her with a broad grin.

Jess let herself be led by the hand. They suddenly stopped, causing Jess to bang into a warm body. "Sorry, whoever." she said. Remy replied jokingly that he now had a dent in his back. Logan untied the bandana from around her eyes. "Open up, kiddo."

Jess obeyed and nearly fainted from surprise. Standing before her was a shiny, new,
sparkly purple and black motorcycle. "Eeeee! Ohmigoodness!" Jess hugged them both.

Rogue, who'd followed, handed the box from the professor to Jess. "It goes wi' th'
motorcycle, darlin'. Happy Birthday."

"Thank you so much, guys! I - I can't believe you got my dad to consent." Jess hugged her aunt.

Logan put the jacket around her shoulders. "Take the baby for a ride, kid. Let me know how it rides." he grinned.
"Will do, Uncle Logan. See you groundies later!" Jess grinned, using her term for non-cyclists. They had gotten that name because to her, riding that fast felt like flying. Still grinning, she jumped on her bike and gunned it. When it answered with a roar, she whooped. Pulling back on the throttle, Jess flew forward.

Logan watched, amused. He knew that for years she had been sneaking joyrides on his bike. Jess obviously knew how to ride.

When Jess walked back into the mansion an hour later, the first thing she heard was Logan's voice. "Well?"

Jess smirked, then grinned because she couldn't help it. "Awesomely wicked. Better than your bike."

Logan snorted. "I doubt that."

Later, after they had eaten, Jess went to her room to find two small packages on her bed. Picking up the largest, she pulled off the paper. Inside the box was a complete outfit composed of a black minidress, a red satin half jacket, and gold bangles. At the bottom she found a card.

'This is the rest of your present from your dad and I. He needed help with a gift so I picked it out. If it doesn't fit tell me and I'll give you the receipt exchange it. Love you kiddo. Rogue'

Jess put the outfit in her closet and turned to the smaller present. Pulling the ribbon off the velvet box, she opened it. Jess gasped when she opened it. Inside, lying on crushed black velvet, was a light, gold chain. The note underneath it read: 'I heard you needed a chain, and I didn't know what else to give you. I hope you can use it. -Donovan'

Sighing, Jess put the chain in her jewelry box. Climbing under her covers, Jess turned off the light and fell asleep.

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