Title: Moonlight Children
Author: IceAngel8 (email me at: pinkangelwingz14@yahoo.com)
Disclaimer: I don't own any of the X-Men characters.
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Author's Note: Sorry for the long delay on chapter two. I was suffering from a huge case of writer's block.

Chapter Two: Here for Fun

Jean steered Scott's convertible around the curve in the road, clenching the wheel tightly. She hated driving on terrible roads, especially ones with many curves and sharp bends. You never knew what was going to happen next, Jean thought frightfully as she again turned the car, avoiding collision with the mountain's wall.
"Take the next exit, okay? It's supposed to be Route 18." Kitty informed Jean helpfully from her seat beside the older girl. She leaned over and showed her friend the directions on the map. Jean nodded in thanks absently, not daring to take her eyes away from the road.
Jean and Rogue had spent their entire Friday night planning their all-girls vacation and had chosen to spend the weekend at a holiday inn located in the woods. Jean had browsed through the resort's brochure in the morning before they left, checking everything that sounded interesting. So far her list included ice-skating, horseback riding and a hiking expedition.
While her fellow X-Men had been busy planning their activities, Rogue had taken the job of gathering a group of girls for the trip. By the time breakfast ended, everything was settled. Along with Jean and Rogue, there were three other girls coming: Kitty, Amora and Tabitha. It had taken a lot of persuading and pleading for Jean to let Tabitha come with them. But finally Jean had relented, although she had pulled the Brotherhood member aside for a little chat before they had left.
"What's the hotel's name, Kitty?" Tabitha asked, leaning back comfortably in her seat. The noise of the water churning right below the cliff gave Tabitha an excited thrill. The free-spirited Brotherhood member enjoyed anything that was risky and dangerous.
"It doesn't really matter what the holiday inn is called. We came here to get away from the Institute. I am really glad that I don't have to spend my entire weekend getting yelled at in the Danger Room. I've had enough of Logan." Rogue muttered. She took a deep breath of fresh air.
Tabitha chuckled. "I won't dare say a word about Mr. Tough. But seriously, Rogue, you don't have to put up with them if you don't want. I'm having a blast living with Lance and the others. Nobody tells you when to wake up, what time breakfast, lunch and dinner are. You decide all those things yourself." Tabitha whispered quietly, making sure Jean couldn't overhear her.
Rogue didn't answer. She really didn't know what to say. Sometimes it seemed like living at the Institute was the greatest thing ever, and at other times it seemed like a chore. Rogue could never really decide between the two. But deep down in her heart, Rogue knew that living with the Brotherhood at their grimy, falling apart mansion would really do herself no good.
"Well, you can keep living at the Brotherhood mansion all you like, Tabitha. I'm just going to stay where I belong, even though sometimes I get horrible cravings to ditch the place." Rogue said, staring straight forwardly at the wiry blond haired girl. "It's my home. And it's a good, safe home."
Tabitha chuckled. "Hey, memory stealing girl has got it going! I never expected it to come from you, Roguey. I thought it was redhead over there always defending the X-Men." She joked. Rogue didn't return her goofy smile.
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About a half hour later, they had arrived at the Lakefront Holiday Inn. It was a very beautiful place; the green grass was lush and thick and the huge bluish lake vibrated gently. The resort was made up of four beige colored brick houses with five-floors each. The first two were the activity buildings and included the indoor ice-skating rink and pool. The other too was where the guests stayed.
Jean quickly headed her group over to the front desk and signed them in. Professor Xavier had funded for their all-girls' outing and had gotten them a large, comfortable suite. Everyone was shocked but absolutely thrilled. Their suite consisted of two bedrooms surrounding a nice kitchenette and living room. Pretty soon, they had all settled themselves in and were unpacking their belongings.
Amora and Kitty shared the smaller bedroom while Jean, Rogue and Tabitha occupied the master bedroom, which easily fit the three of them.
"Hey, I've got an idea!" Tabitha hollered from where she was sitting on the living room couch. She had already unpacked her small stash of clothes and make-up. "Let's go swimming and then eat lunch in this really cute restaurant I saw by the tennis courts."
Jean came out of her bedroom, holding her sleek black bikini. "I think that's an awesome idea. I need to really let my energy out. Driving those horrible roads really got me scared."
"Great! I'm going get my bathing suit and we're outta here!" Tabitha yelled and raced after Jean into their room.
Fifteen minutes later, they were in the pool locker rooms, changing into their swimsuits. Tabitha and Jean were both in bikinis while Rogue and Kitty had decided on wearing tank-top and shorts two-piece swimsuits and Amora was the only outfitted in a very pretty yellow one-piece suit.
They quickly grabbed the plain white towels that were provided for them and left the locker area. The pool was a stunning baby blue color and its size was extremely big. The pool started out with two feet and then went all the way to twelve.
Luckily, the pool and deck were empty. Since nobody was there, Tabitha had decided that she was going to have some major fun. She dived into the pool.
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