I thought of this story last year and finally decided to write it. I hope all of you will enjoy it. I'm still planning lots of it, though, so I would love to hear all of your suggestions. Remember, please read and review. Also, I will be very happy if it is criticized because it will help me become a far more better writer. Anyways, enjoy!

Disclaimer: Marvel owns everything except the storyline.

Pools of light formed on the cedar floorboard and the mahogany bureau. Scott Summers reached for his glasses and put them on. Everything turned red. All he saw was red.

"Good morning," Emma whispered. She lay next to him, her head on his bare chest. To Scott, her hair was red and so were her clothes. In reality, her hair was blonde and her clothes were white. It seemed that all she ever wore was white. Of course, her clothes were a bit… vulgar. But Scott didn't care. It only made him want her even more.

"Good morning to you, too," Scott whispered back. It had been several years since Jean's death. Scott thought it would take him eternity to get over it, but it only took him a few days. That was probably because of his affair with Emma. Scott knew everyone slightly felt hatred towards him but they knew that he did the right thing. How could he love Jean when she wasn't even Jean? The Phoenix may have been a part of her, but it still felt as if Jean was no longer there.

"We should get up," Scott said.

"We should. But we won't," Emma replied, smiling. Scott kissed her and it felt like forever before they stopped. Every moment with Emma was a moment of eternity. A knock at the door brought both of the love birds back to Earth.

"Who is it?" Emma asked.

"C'est Remy. Y'all might wanna see this.

Remy LeBeau walked down the long hallway and smiled to himself. Scott and Emma would be in for a surprise. They would probably have a fight after the welcome dinner.

"Are they coming?" Rogue asked. She was smiling as well.

"Oui. I can't wait to see their faces."

"Same here." Both of them walked out into the courtyard and joined everyone else. Scott and Emma came out after a few minutes.

"What is so important that you had to get us out of bed?" Scott angrily asked.

"Me." It was Jean.

"I can't believe your back!" Ororo said once again. It was 7 p.m., and everyone was sitting at the table for the welcome dinner. It had been put together very quickly and everyone had rushed to get ingredients and appetizers. However, everyone was not as happy and joyous. Emma usually did not hide her resentment for anyone, but she decided to hide it this time. She did it for Scott, not for anyone else.

"So how did you… you know?" Rogue asked. Jean laughed.

"I really don't know. After I had been killed, I felt the Phoenix grow within me. It told me that it had dwelled within me long enough and that I had served it long enough. After that, it told me that all of my deaths had been because of it. It promised to resurrect me one last time and after that, I was on my own. The next thing I know, I'm covered in flames and transported back here."

"Wow," everyone said all together. Scott continued to smile at Jean and she smiled back. Emma rolled her eyes and ate her spaghetti.

"How does it feel to be back?" Betsy asked.

"Ecstatic. Amazing." Remy looked around. "Oops. Sorry 'bout that." Rogue tried to hide a laugh but it came out. Everyone started laughing. Everyone except Emma. She wanted to leave but knew it was going to upset Scott. It almost seemed as if he was infatuated with her. Emma felt a shiver run up her spine. Jean was free from the Phoenix. The Phoenix was the thing that had ruined their relationship. With that out of the way, Scott and Jean could begin anew.

"Emma," Scott asked, "are you okay?"

"Um, yeah. I- I just feel a little light-headed. I think I'm going to go lie down. I'm really sorry. And Jean, welcome back." Emma quickly got up and left. Murmurs of disappointment echoed in the room but Jean dismissed them.

"Where's Logan? I thought he would be here for sure."

"He's gone out for a while. He should be back soon," the Professor said.

"I think it's time for all o' us t' go t' bed," Remy said. Everyone nodded in agreement and began to depart from the table. Only Jean, Storm, and Scott remained. While Jean helped to clear the table, Scott continued to hover around her.

"I can't believe you're back," Scott said. Jean smiled and brushed a strand of red hair behind her ear.

God, she's so beautiful, Scott thought. He suddenly realized that she was a telepath and wondered if she had heard him.

"Don't worry," she said. "My abilities were decreased when I came back."

"So you can't read my mind?"

"I can sense thoughts but I can't fully read them. Not yet, anyways. My abilities should return in a few days."

"Scott, don't you think you should go to bed. Emma must be waiting for you." Ororo gave him an evil look. She was the third person, next to Logan and Rogue, who still didn't forgive him for abandoning Jean. Scott looked away and began to walk away. As he was about to enter his room he heard Jean's voice.

"Please ignore what Ororo said. She still doesn't accept your choice. But just know that I support you. I know that we have had our differences, but Emma is your true love." Scott whirled around and wanted to yell at Jean.

"I don't care what anyone says, but I still love you! You've finally been free from the Phoenix and now you're telling me to ignore that? The Phoenix was the one thing that was keeping us apart. Now we can be together."

"Scott, I-"

"No! I don't care. You and I belong together. We need each other."

"You and Emma need each other. The Phoenix has left me, but that doesn't mean that it won't return. I am the Phoenix and the Phoenix is me. I can't risk your love and your life." Scott ran a hand through his hair. Jean was about to leave when Scott kissed her. She wanted to pull away but it felt good. It felt right. On the other side of the wall, Emma listened intently. Tears rolled down her face and she felt as if eternity had been shattered.

I know this isn't a great start but it will get better. New relationships will be formed and explored and old ones will be broken. Also, get ready to see Jean grow into something entirely else. Please read and review and I would love suggestions and criticism. Thanks!