A/N: I've just seen X2 and have completely reworked my original- I basically deleted it and started again. This chapter isn't very long but only because it's an introductory chapter. Hope you all enjoy.

Disclaimer: I don't own anyone who appeared in the comics, cartoons or movies. So far the only person I own is Therese (who is a telepath, by the way).

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Chapter 1

"Frost speaks about the choices that one must make in their lifetime, and how, although they may seem wrong at the time, in the end they are the right ones." Professor Xavier leaned back into his wheelchair and allowed the class to reflect on his words.

"Like Jean…" Rogue said, softly.

            The class remained in silence, the pain still stinging though two years had passed since their loss.

Xavier looked towards a young red-head, her head bowed, "Therese, you are abnormally quiet. What are your thoughts?"

            Therese looked up, "I believe that everyone has a purpose, something they live to do. When the time comes, then, and only then, will you know what it is."

"That's deep…" Bobby said.

"It's beautiful…" Kitty murmured.

"Jean told me that…" Therese told them, "and I truly believe it."

            Xavier sighed, "And on that note, I think I will end this class. But I want you to spend some time on what Therese has said… I think it holds some truth."

The class began to leave. "Therese!" Xavier called out, "Can I speak with you for a moment?"

Therese waited for the rest of the class to leave and then sat in a chair in front of Xavier's desk, "Yes, professor?"

"I want to know how you are."

"Me? I'm fine."

"Rogue told me that you were having bad dreams."

"She did?" Therese shook her head, "They're nothing."

"Therese, a telepath does not have bad dreams for no reason. That is something I know. There is more behind it." Xavier leaned over, "You can tell me."

"I… I dream of Pyro… of John…" Therese bowed her head, "I can see him, standing before me… but he is in pain, and then I see Rogue and Bobby and they too are in pain. And then… then I feel a pain rip through me… and then its all over."

"Therese, I want you to promise me something."

"Yes, professor."

"The next time you have a bad dream, you tell me everything that happens. Do you understand?"

"Yes professor," Therese got up to leave and turned back, "Thank you Professor." She turned on her heel and walked out to the hall where Rogue was waiting for her.

"I'm sorry, I had to." Rogue said.

"It's okay… let's go get some lunch." Therese linked arms with her and walked towards the kitchen.