Here's to the Night
It was the most important time of the year. Professor Charles Xavier, leading telepath and mutant expert, had gathered up all his students, staff members and X-Men team to witness the graduation of some of the new recruits to the main team.
Some of who were Bobby Drake, also called Iceman, Rahne Sinclair, nicknamed Wolfsbane, Jubilation Lee, aka Jubilee, and also Brook Drew, also know as Night Angel. Only, only three of the four were there to accept their suits, the fourth missing was none other than--
"Sorry I'm late professor." Brook apologized as she sped in with the high flying Angel, Warren Worthington III.
"That's quite alright. But try not to make a habit of it. Now I think we may begin. It is good to see you again Warren."
"Glad to be here sir." Warren took a seat next to Jaime Maddrox on the couch.
"It is with great pride that you four should accept your roles into the X-Men team. You came here not knowing your place in the world and I hope that you leave here tonight knowing a greater purpose to help mankind--" Brook was so nervous standing up in front of everyone, especially Warren. She looked over at the veteran X-Men: Scott Summers, Jean Grey, Kitty Pryde, Rogue, Kurt Wagner, Ororo Monroe, and Logan. They all looked so serious, well, all except for Kurt. When he saw her look at him, he gave her a great big smile and waved his three fingered blue furry hand.
"--And now, without further ado, I present to you all the new addition to the X-Men team." Everyone all clapped after Charles' speech and the new X-Men recruits smiled proudly before their peers.
Afterwards, there was a little party, as it was tradition, and everyone socialized with each other.
"Well you finally made it--"
"Welcome to the team Brook."
"Thanks Scott." Brook replied, getting some punch.
"You've finally joined the big dogs, the team supreme, the--"
"I think she gets it Kurt, gosh, like don't over do it." Kitty chuckled. "Way to go."
"Thanks, I--" Brook paused as she watched Warren come over to her.
"Congratulations Brook, I'm sure you'll make one heck of an X-Man."
"Ehem, X-Woman." Kitty cleared her throat as she corrected him.
"Right, sorry. I have to go now, but I'll see you again soon."
"Uh huh. Thanks." Brook smiled from ear to ear, and even though the other probably could not tell, she was blushing bright pink.
Warren left and their group became quiet, but only for a moment. "When is the professor going to ask him to join?"
"What are you talking about Scott? He already has." Brook looked at him, now that Warren was out of sight. "He didn't accept though, he thinks it might conflict with his life, but he's accepted an alliance." She emptied her glass.
"It's better than nothing." Jean agreed.
As the night carried on, more and more of the students were heading to bed, until it was only Brook, Kurt, and Kitty left. "I'm getting sleepy, I should get to bed." Make that just Brook and Kurt. "Congratulations again Brook," were the last words she stifled out after a yawn.
"Goodnight." Brook and Kurt both said. They were alone together.
"So Brook," Kurt began nervously. "What are you doing tomorrow?"
"Well, I was hoping to get my first X-Men Danger Room training with Logan."
"Oh." He said and nothing else.
"You want to join me; I'd hate to have practice alone with him."
"Um, yeah sure. I can do that!" His face lit up, but then something made him twitch.
"What are you two still doing up?" Logan looked at the two of them.
"I was just going up to bed Mr. Logan." Brook grinned and zipped out of the room with Kurt holding the bag.
"Elf?" He gave his signature glare and it sent Kurt running up the stairs with his tail between his legs.
