Disclaimer: Huzzah! ...Uhhhh...Sorry nope this wench doesn't own the Xmen. My lord Marvel does... mayhap a rebellion?

The X-Men were planning a vacation. They had been working and training even harder these last few months. First Magneto, then an anti-mutant society, and as the topper, a sentinel attack. They were truly worn out, broken down, tired. No matter how you put it, tempers were getting short and performance was slipping and a vacation was needed. They were sprawled around the commons room when someone brought up the idea of trying the "simple" life for a while.

Amazingly, the first suggestion was going to a few Renaissance fairs. They voted. The idea won over camping.

An hour later:

Gambit sighed and stretched.

"What is a Renaissance fair, mon Ami?"

Scott just shrugged, but Logan spoke up.

"A bunch of people dressed like the times of the Renaissance. Basically play actin'. Nice dresses on the ladies though."

While Logan and Remy "discussed"the dresses, another discussion was going on in the female teachers' lounge.

"So Lady Grey,"

Storm teased,

"Tell us what exactly we're getting into."

"Brave steeds, knights in shining armor, princes and lords and ladies. One of the most romantic times in history. The revival of art and literature after the Dark Ages."

Jean Grey had a glint of humor in her shining green eyes. She laughed and flipped on the computer. She looked up the Renaissance period clothing.

"Can you imagine Logan in that?"

They laughed as Jean projected the image from her head into her best friend's mind.

"Ohhhh Gladiator Summers to the rescue."

Storm just shook her head.

"Look at that dress.Isn't it just gorgeous?"

Meanwhile:

The others had their own opinions of this trip. Jubilation waved at Kitty Pride walking to the dorm building.

"Hey, Kitty?"

Shadowcat turned and Lockheed flew in and landed on the ground near her foot.

"Yeah."

Jubilee jumped in with barely a moment's pause.

"What do you think about this Renaissance thing?"

"It's supposed to be really cool period in time. Maybe we should ask the Professor more about it."

The girls ran up the walk and into the huge, stunningly intricate mansion.

Over the next few days almost every conversation centered on the upcoming trip. History lessons, passed notes, you name it. When finally the day came up Charles led them to 2 large busses painted with horses and carriages.

"Lords and Ladies, your carriage awaits.."