AN: Revision

Disclaimer: I don't own the X-Men or Gargoyles, plot and Brook are however, mine

Chapter 1-This Body of Water

Brook was sitting in the library reading a book on England's myths and legends. There were many other students in the room also, although they were studying, or doing their homework. Once finished with the book she stood up as so she could return it to its shelf, when she stumbled, literally, onto a large old, tattered book. It looked a good years old. She didn't recognize it though, most the books in the library she had read once through. This one was different.

She walked over to the group of her fellow New Mutants, "Hey guys, do you know who's this is?" Ray and Sam weren't looking at it, but replied no. "Then where's Mr. McCoy? Maybe he might know."

"He's in the back." Sam replied, as he scribbled some math problems onto his nearly blank paper.

"Yeah, try there. We're busy right now, so don't distract us." Ray copied the same problem as Sam. Brook looked down at the two papers and also a third one. Jubilation Lee was written in the top right hand corner. Brook rolled her eyes at them and walked off.

She rounded the corner into the classic literature section. She stroked the spine of A Midsummer Night Dream, when Mr. McCoy came behind her. "Have you read that one yet?" He took the book out and skimmed the pages.

"Not yet. I will soon though." She smiled gleefully, completely forgetting the book under her arm. It felt as though a great weight had been lifted from her, but it was just Mr. McCoy taking the large tattered book from her. "Oh, yeah, I found that on the ground, but I've never seen it before."

Mr. McCoy dusted off the first reading the cover. "The Grimorum Arcranorum," he said softly. Brook looked at his a bit curious.

"What's the Grimorum Arcranorum?" Mr. McCoy opened the book to read its contents. Brook leaned in closer to him and read down the page. "A Magic book?"

"Spell book, to be more exact. But how did this come here, a book like this would be stored in some museum. The spells," he read on to the pages after, "they have great power." Mr. McCoy closed the book, and ushered Brook to follow him.

He lead her all the way to Professor Xavier's office, though he was having a meeting with Logan so they waited by the door. "Alright Chuck, I'll see how it goes." Logan turned around and made his way for the door.

"Yes Hank, what can I do for you?"

They both walked to his desk and sat in the chairs provided. "Now, what's this?"

Charles looked at the book that was placed on his desk. He began to turn the pages and view the words inscribed on it written in Latin. "Very fascinating. I have never seen this here before," Charles looked at Hank. "How did it get here?"

"Well, actually it was Brook who found it." Brook straightened up in her chair when her name was called.

Brook went through her explanation of her discovery again. Not knowing what else to do with the book, Charles put it in Hank's hands for observations to make sure it didn't pose any threat. Through the night Brook grew curious about the writing on the book. Latin, she remembered. She read a book in Latin with it's translation in English.

"That's it!" Brook sat up smiling.

On the next day, bright and early Brook got out of bed and headed down to the library. "Hey Brook," Kurt yawned. "Why so up early." Brook thought for about a millisecond then pulled on Kurt's arm, taking him with her. "What's all this about? I just went to the bathroom, I'm too tired," he yawned again. "To study anymore." He watched her pull a book from the shelf, then another, and another. His head fell on the table as his eyes closed, and he began to lightly snore.

"Kurt, wake up. Come on fuzzy elf," Brook shook him on his shoulder and he grumbled. "I need you to get something for me."

For once, Hank turned in early so it was easy for Kurt to get the book. "I'm going back to bed," Kurt teleported out of the room, leaving Brook all alone.

"Okay, so that word could mean 'ship.' That one is definitely 'shores.' That should be it, I guess." Brook looked down at her paper, the translation seemed odd. What did it mean?

"Brook." She got startled, she only though to hide the piece of paper. "I thought I'd find you . . . " Hank looked down at the Grimorum. "Brook, how could you. We don't know how dangerous this could be."

"But it isn't Mr. McCoy."

"I'll need a clear translation to confirm that. Now you go back to your dorm, I'll put this back where it belongs." Brook sulked as she walked out of the library. She put her hand in her pocket, feeling the piece of paper.

That afternoon, all of the students were piled into the pool. School had finally ended and they were embracing what would be their summer vacation. With all of the excitement going on however, no one really noticed how withdrawn Brook was behaving. Despite her goals of doing good in school, she always took time out to have fun, that's the reason she enjoyed hanging around with Kurt.

While everyone went inside for the buffet, Brook was relaxed in the pool. Deep in thought, Brook went over the Latin spell wondering what it meant, repeating it over and over again in her head.

"Vocate venti fortunate ex rege Oberonis--"

"Hey Scott, have you seen Brook?" Kurt asked as he filled his glass at the punch bowl.

"Et hic navis fluctum regate ad orae--"

"I think she still may be outside."

"Avalonis." As Brook said this last word, she brushed back a strand of her hair behind her ear.

Kurt peered outside and indeed saw Brook wading in a raft. "Brook!" Kurt stepped outside.

All of a sudden, the air grew cold and waves were forming in the stillness of the water. Inside Ororo felt a strange sensation to the change in the abrupt weather pattern. When she looked outside, the pool was engulfed in a dense fog. "That's strange." Hank had just walked past her as she said this.

"What is?"

She looked over at him. "I hadn't sensed any weather change today. Something is very wrong."

"You ain't the only one with a bad feeling," Logan grumbled. "Say, have any of you seen Brook?"

"HELP!" The scream was heard from inside as Kurt ran inside as quick as he could.

"Brook needs our help!"

The three of teachers dropped their cups and took immediate action. After everyone else realized the emergency, they also ran outside. "Help please!" Brook screamed louder.

"The . . . it won't clear." Ororo released herself in defeat.

"You get her now!" Logan screamed at Kurt.

"I can't. I can't see where she is."

"Calm down everyone," Charles said in his reassuring voice, as he wheeled through the crowd. Brook, what has happened? He spoke to her telepathically.

I don't know. I was just sitting here. Brook tried to stay as calm as she could.

Don't worry now, I'm going to try to help you. Can you swim back out?

No. I can't. I can't, the water, its pulling me. Its. . . Her thought transmission was cut off.

"She's gone," said Charles. "I can't sense her anymore." Around him, everyone's faces turned pale and fear stricken, but he was not about to give up. He went back inside to the Cerebro room.